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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-02-20 Council minutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING • FEBRUARY 13, 1973 The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular session on the 13th day of fr_bruary, 1773 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council. Chambers of the Civic Center. Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White. Absent: None. Mayor Brandt presiding. The invocation was given by Dr. Jack 2erwas, First Presbyterian Church. Public Discussion: John Bakas appeared requesting a study be made concerning the conforming of the modules on Clinton Street to the Fire Codes, The Mayor explained that this had been done and that it had been submitted to the Fire Underwriters and the Fire Marshal, conforming under temporary buildings. Mr. Bakas wanted to discuss the offer to buy & the condemnation of his property at 115 S. Clinton St. The Council and Staff concurred that it was improper to discuss this, as Bakas has a suit in court against the City. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that Mr. Bakas inquiry about the status of his property at 115 S. Clinton be referred to the City Manager and the Urban Renewal counsel for report back to the Council. Motion carried 4/1 Brandt opposed. Atty. Al Leff appeared for Leland Yoder, Brenneman Seed Store on Gilbert Street, concerning the need for parking spaces. It was moved, by Connell and seconded by White that the letter be received and referred to the City Manager and Staff for report back as soon as possible. Motion carried. George Dasovitch appeared concerning the proposal for contributions from business- men for a parking ramp downtown. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the letter be received and filed, copies sent to the Chamber of Commerce and the City Manager. Motion carried. It was moved by white and seconded by Connell that the minutes of the Housing Commission mtg. of 1-17-73; Charter Committee mtg. of 1-24 and 1-31-73; CATV Committee meeting of 1-15-73 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from Margery E. & Richard A. Hoppin, 426 Lee Street, concerning removal of parking on Lee Street be received and filed. Motion carried. After discussion by the Council, it was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Chmn. Donald Hoy, Iowa City Human Relations Commission, requesting separate legal counsel for the Commission regarding a case in U. S. District • 0 -2- COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, 1973 Court, be received, filed and referred to the City Manager & City Attorney for recommendation to the Council. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the letter from Mr. & Mrs. Claude Tomlinson, 1510 E. College St., concerning Wm. 'White Blvd. Storm Sewer Project be received and filed. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt commented that the Staff will report later concerning benefit to assessed property. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Jerry E. Kemp, Aetna Life & Casualty Co., con- cerning employee benefit program resulting from passage of Senate File 470 be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for appropriate action. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from D. R. Sticknoth, Iowa -Illinois Gas & Electric Co. concerning revisions to gas schedule be received and filed Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from Wm. & Lorraine Fischer, 2650 S. Riverside Dr., con- cerning site for proposed automobile recycling operation be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance Estab- lishing & Describing Voting Precincts r4 and p7 and Amending Ordinance No. 72-2623 be given by title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye', 2nd reading given. Council discussed timing for election. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Adoption of Uniform Plbg. Code, 1970 Edition, for March 6, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Amending Res. 72-526 Concerning Salary Range for Build- ing Official be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Dir. of Parks & Rec. Gene Chubb reported on the bids received for planting of 650 street trees. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Making Award of Contract for 650 Street Trees: Chris Peterson, Iowa City, 75 Trees, $1,987.50; Davey's Tree Service, Bettendorf, 50 Trees, $1,518.75; Green Thumb Nursery, Cedar Rapids, 100 • Trees, $2,512.50; Pleasant Valley Nursery, Iowa City, 425 Trees, -3 - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, 1973 • $11,626.25, as recommended by the Staff, be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried 4/0. Dir. of Parks & Rec. Gene Chubb explained the bids for trimming of 600 street trees. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Making Award of Con- tract for the Trimming of 600 Street Trees, American Way, $5,318.08, as recommended by the Staff, be adopted. Upon roll call white, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt explained that the Parking Survey conducted on all Streets in the City, inadvertently was put on the forma]. agenda and was only to be discussed at the informal meeting. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for the public hearing on Disposal of Alley Between Holt Avenue and Templin Road, Black's Park Addn,, as recommended by the P&Z Commission. City Atty. Honohan reported on the disposal. There being no other interested persons present to speak for or against the hearing, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for the public hearing on proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance providing for zoning of annexed lands, as recommended by P&Z Commission. There being no persons present to speak for or against the hearing, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. Mayor Brandt proclaimed the week of Feb. 18-24 as National Engineers Week. City Manager Ray Wells reported on the Staff review of the land requirements for Paul Poulsen's proposal for auto re- cycling at the former landfill site. This use is compatible with the site zoning of heavy industry. This land is to be developed as a park in the future. However, the City does have a critical abandoned auto disposal problem and the City Manager requested authorization to negotiate a one year lease with Mr. Poulsen. The Council then discussed salvage, traffic, Mr. Poulsen's procedure in processing, storage, separate lease and agreement on City cars or advantage of a package, competi- tive proposals, screening,and stripping of cars. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the City Manager and City Atty. be authorized to negotiate a lease which protects the best interests of the City for the landfill site for the auto crushing business. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czar- necki and Hickerson voted 'aye', White voted 'nay'. Motion • carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson _q- COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, 1973 • that the letters from Mrs. Vernie Schuchert, Mr. & Mrs. Bart Schuchert, Mr. & Mrs. Gene Schuchert; Mr. & Mrs. Joe Rogers; Edith & Lore Maher be received and filed. Motion carried. City Atty. Honohan explained the quit claim deed for a street- dedication in Buena Vista Addn., Part 2. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Accepting Street Dedication be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Charles Alberhasky appeared requesting permission to install his portion of 1973 San. Sewer Project 011. Dir. of Public Works Ralph Speer commented that this was already in- cluded in the assessment project. Dep. Dir. of Public Works George Bonnett stated that State Dept. of Health requirements have to be met and plans drawn by registered engineer so that would rule out construction by Mr. Alberhasky. The Council concurred that they have already directed a report on evalua- tion of benefits for properties proposed to be assessed with specific reference to Mr. Alberhasky's property. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. • INFORiML COUNCIL DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 20, 1973 The Iowa City Council met in informal session at 12:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 20th, 1973 at the Civic Center for the bus tour of the streets used by the buses where the parking will be removed from both sides of the street. Councilmen present were: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, and White. Others present: Wells, Pappas, Speer, Kraft, Bonnett and Stolfus. Streets toured were Rochester, Mt. Vernon Drive, Court, Friendship, Upland, Morningside, College, Rundell, Sheridan, Seventh Ave., F Street, Muscatine, Village Green, Village Road, Wayne, First Avenue, Sycamore, Lower Muscatine, Keokuk, Kirkwood, Summit, Bowery, Clinton, Keokuk, Hollywood Blvd., California, West Benton, Greenwood, Highland Drive, River, Lee, Park Road, Riverside Drive, Grove, Governor, Kimball, Prairie du Chien, Caroline and Whiting. Other discussion involved the paving on Rochester and opposition to four lanes; taking parking off one side of every new street; if buses are late because of parked cars on routes, answered by Mr. Pappas that usually it is because of the number of loading and unload- ing stops; cut for corner at Morningside; bus stop on Muscatine blocking traffic behind it; approximately 5500 passengers each day; 20 transfers • exchanged with Coralville each day; parking at Miller Exec. building; Bypass 6 connection on Broadway or Taylor, applicant should go to Highway Commission, but Highway Commission asks for City approval; parking, University Heights, send them our policy; Foster not in '73 Paving because of E/W trunk sewer. •