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MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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The City 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
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 f'1'd
Councilman Czarnecki requested e 1 1 e . Motion carried.
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and budget increase mentioned inXLibraryoBoardSalary minutes.of 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
Linnell dba/Hide-A-Way,, 1012 S. Gilbert Street. Upon roll
call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted,
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
drawn. Motion carried. Councilman White suggested that it
could be discussed with members of the legislature at the
Saturday morning meeting at the Library.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the
letter from Carleton Beh, Jr., concerning a proposed bill
to amend the Industrial Revenue Bond Act, asking for review
and comments, be received and referred to the City Manager
for review 5 report back to the Council Motion carried.
The City Attorney requested that more time be allowed
for Staff imput on the ordinance Establishing Noise Level
Regulations, and for informal discussion with the Council.
He also informed the Council that a public hearing would
need 'to'be set later. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded
by Connell that the City Manager and the, City Attorney be
requested to prepare a proposed draft of a noise level regu-
lation ordinance for the Council's consideration at, the
earliest possible date. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to
suspend the rules and give the first reading of the ordinance"
Establishing and Describing Voting Precincts #4 and #7`, and
Amending Ordinance No. 7272623, by title only. ,Upon roll
call Connell, Czarnecki; Hickerson, White and Brandt voted
'aye'. Motion carried, lst reading given.
The Staff reported on the request by Jack Young to con
struct a sidewalk vault at 1 and 3 South Dubuque, and recom
mended approval subject to Engineering Dept. approval of plans
and oncondition that the Council can direct removal of the
'` ex ense Motion carried..
vault at any time at the owner s p
It was moved by White and'iseconded by Connell to adopt
the 12 point policy proposal of user charges for Parks and
Recreation Department facilities and programs as submitted
by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion carried.
Councilman Czarnecki proposed further exploration by the
Parks & Recreation Commission of educational service as men-
tioned in Robert Lee's first page of the report on why we
require fees, and commented on several other points.
It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adopt
the Resolution Authorizing Force Account Work in the Urban
Renewal Areas, 1973 work being on Court St. widening, resur-
facing, water and sewer lines. Upon roll 'call Czarnecki,
Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion
carried.
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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 Zinn Street/Maiden Lane/GilbertStreet 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 Shims, 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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• Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution'of
Necessity., Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell,_ Czarnecki
and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by
Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Direct-
ing Engineer to Prepare Plans, etc. Upon roll call Brandt,
Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion
carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to
adopt the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Plans, etc.'
2-20-73 and receipt of Bids on 2-22-73. Upon roll call Connell,
Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted ,'aye'. Motion
carried. It was moved by 'White and seconded by Czarnecki
that in view of the discussion, that the Cityl',Manger and the
City Attorney be requested to review and report back with
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 ,set for pub-
lic hearing on the'Resolution of Necessity]„for the 1973 Sanitary
Sewer Improvement Project n1 on Saint Ann Drive and Tangle-
wood Street.. Acting City Engr. George Bonnett outlined the
Project. Those appearing were: Ken & Jan!Kulas,;,846 St.
Ann Dr favoring the project; Atty. John Hayek representing
the Ray Slezaks, objecting to cost; Bernard Alberhasky, 1820
N. Dubuque St. objecting. The City Attorney advised the
Council that because 75% of affected property!owners had 'ob-
jected, a unanimous vote would be needed. It was moved by
Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the oral objections
and the written remonstance, and written objections of the
Ray Slezaks be 'received and filed. Motion carried: After
discussion of proper procedure, it was 'moved by Hickerson
and seconded by white to adopt the Resolution of Necessity.
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 Directing the
Engineerto Prepare Plans, etc. Upon roll call Hickerson;
White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion
carried.!, It was moved by White, and seconded by Hickerson to
adopt the ResolutionSetting Public Hearing on Plans, etc.
2-20-73 and Receipt of Bids on 2-22-73. Upon roll call White,
Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion
carried.' It was moved by White and seconded by Connell ,that
the City 'Manager & the City Atty. be requested to review &
report back evaluation of benefits for properties proposed
to be assessed, specific reference to Slezak &'Alberhasky
properties. Motion carried. The Mayor declared the hearing
closed.
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Councilman White discussed the proposed formation of
two committees by the Regional Planning Executive Board;
the Regional Land Use Committee composed of,in addition to
members of the Regional Planning Comm., one member from the
Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission, one member of the
Coralville Planning & Zoning Commission, and one member from
the JohnsonCounty Planning & Zoning Commission; and the
Regional Parks, Recreation and Open Space Committee composed
of,in addition to members of the Regional Planning Comm., one
member from Iowa City Parks ,& Recreation Commission, one
member from Corilville 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
Environmental Impact Statement,as Johnson Co. Planning, Comm.
has asked for a',15',day extension'. Council concurred that if
that extension wasgranted for the Planning. Commission', it
would ,include Iowa', City.
City'Atty. Honohan requested authorization to purchase
the KelleyCleaners property for the appraisal price of $42,600.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the
City Atty.' be authorized to purchase Kelley Cleaners for the
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
Dr, to operate an auto recycling operation. Council discussed
the actual process and disposal, the site; terms of lease,
and abandoned auto problem. It was moved by White and seconded
by Hickerson that, the proposal be referred to the City Manager
to report back. Motion carried, Brandt voting 'nay'.
The City Attorney explained that the Press Citizen had
mislaid four legal notices, and they could not be published in
time for the, hearings that had been set and would have to be
re -set. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White' to re-
set the public hearings on 1) rezoning of Courtcrest:Property
on Muscatine Ave. requested by James Fisher, 2) disposal of
a portion of Burlington St. to the University of Iowa,' 3) the
amendment to the Zoning ordinance concerning bulk storage of
inflamable liquids, and 4) on rezoning of Capital Propane
Gas Co, property in BDI Industrial Park from Ml 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
Range 28. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell
that the salary range be corrected. Motion carried.',
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• It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to
adjourn to executive session to di, -cuss 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
regularsession.
It was; moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to
submit the fair market values ofparcels 84/6, 93/7, 93/2, -
93/11 and 93/14 to HUD for concurrence-, Motion carried.
It was moved by, Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to
adjournthe meeting. .Motion carried.
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INFORMAL COUNCIL DISCUSSION
FEBRUARY 13, 1973'
The _Iowa City Council met in informalsession at, 12:30 PM on
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esday, February;l3, 1973 in the Wnference Room at the'Civic Center. '
Councilmen present were: "Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and
White. Absent: None. Others present: Honohan,+ Pugh, K1aus,.Palmer,
Stolfus,"'Speer, SBonnett,;Kraft,l'Wells.
The Mayor announced discussion of removal of parking on certain
streets. The City Manager stated that Mr. Speer would first cover the
criteria `used for determination for removal of parking. Mr. Speer
then"outlined the criteria as 'follows:'
Arterial Streets'-No Parking Anytime
"Bus Routes Q. Streets less than'30', no parking anytime.
2) Streets 3V-38 no parking one side.
Streets greater than 38'; parking both sides.
Collector:and Residential Streets
1)-1ess"than`;22' wide; no parking anytime.'
'2) Streets"23'-35',.',no parking one side.
3) Streets greater than 35' „parking;, both sides.
He stated that minimum widths of'streets'will, 'be changed to 28'.I' The
summary showed a total of 19,488.parking, spaces, now available city-wide,
and by use of Che above criteria, 8, 621,'spaces ,would be.'removed,'' 44%,of .total;
":30:9 %yof 'the 447 being removed°.from collector or residential streets: .He
then asked for Council reaction,
Council,.:discussion then"included: ;:Planning & Zoning Commission study
on.parkin'g requirements; arguments presented for Lee Street, could be used
for:all streets;'like sidewalks,,; have ;to' come up with a pattern that is
'defensible; concern for bus routes and fire trucks ;,I. primary (:purpose of
street; one-way streets,. downtown no parking policy; 2AM to 6AM.; con-
sideration of time of day; parking for new construction & developments;
85% of residential streets carry less than 1500 cars a, day, residential
streets provide access, not movement of traffic;;Lee,St.' objections.
The City Manager mentioned an in-house review by the staff,of Public Works
design ' , , g,wi der 'streets; sewers';°6 alleys'; �Istorm,( sewers, ;aide'wa lks
criteria, Yncludin
water distribution,."trafficgsignals;�+stree tt1ightingi- to>belpresen ted%to
the,CounU1itlater. The Councilteoncurredithatrthe.policy' as!apresented` 'F
couldl'bd;:uaedtin'jnew',de'velopmenfs!ior' in `redevelopment, `but decided to "
tour the affected `bus route streets before actually giving the+staff any
direction; & requested.,th'at people,lie'ina8e"aware`thatith"e 'arki' "
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v p ng�pol'icies
are under review' so Council would get"the reactions. The bus tour was
set for Tuesday,,February 20th from 12:30 PM'to 4:00 PM::
The City Manager requested Council direction as to the priorities for
discussion of the following:
1) Capital'Improvements, not presented yet because of 'Balston Creek A
project,: will be 30-45,days,..,before,a j Ore liminary.review, -deciding
on type,';'of financial commitment that seems reasonable.'
2) Annexation, specifically south and west, 3-4 weeks before ready for,
presentation.
3) Service Center; ,might possibly ';recommend a"referendum,in late spring,
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p y p Part of'Capitgl Improvements.
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4) Parking meter report in'2 weeks.
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5) E.E 0 C.,;need toassess recent developments:'
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6) NoiseOrdinance, City has run some tests`on"city>'equipment. The
City Attorney has; discussed several,pointsiwith:D'r.. Morris, and'.;..
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will now, prepare a draft,`ordinanc'e The charge that the; proposal
',}„violates,the�Environmentalr.ProtectioncAgencyastapdards.is,being[c....
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7)"Council should have discussion on the Protective Association Tenants
Ordinance.
8) Street!Ughting Policy, also affects capital improvements program.
9) Revenue Sharing, hold off until we see what programs are being
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eliminated.
10) Development Standards, might be ready next week.
The Council added the''following:- Another urban renewal discussion`
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hoped for.by the'end.of Feb.; Ordinances on Flood Plain,, Building Code
and Sign-Ord. (Flood Plain Ord.'awaiting decision on Ralston Creek.)
Councilman Czarnecki indicated that he would like to discuss,thegportions
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of the Capital Improvements 1 ch�are ready to go, like street lighting and
the Service Center; impuE'from"Parks &`Recreation Comm:;:or Transportation;
by'having'a planning schedule to discuss individual items, and decide on
priorities Later.
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The City Manager announced a Community;Development Conference developed
by the U.S. Mayor's Conference and National League of, Cities, and requested
at least one councilman to attend with staff, March 14th. Ile noted that
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HACAP had been terminated and also that the Council will probably be
approached by various community interests with"imput for priorities.
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Councilman White questioned if the City had been notified of the
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freeze of $925,000 HUD'project. Dir. of Public `Works 'Ralph Speer advised
that he'ha d not, that it: was the-East/west Trunk Sewer, applied for in 1969.
Councilman' Czarnecki asked if there was a timetable for the study',
of the Summit Street area. Dir. of Community; Development Dennis Kraft
said they .were not ready. Ile also commented, in answe,r'to the question
raised, that they-would>'discuss''the Plumbing :Board recommendation on
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plastic pipe ,at the public hearing, said hearing to be set at the formal
meeting eoday.for. March ;6th.. He'would-also have recommendations concern-
ing ani-0rdinance on the Housing Appeal Board also to cover Building.
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