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Home My WebLink About1973-03-13 Minutes numberedIt was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer '& Liquor Control License Application for Robert Hanrahan dba/Depot Lunch be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson & White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It'was moved ,by White & seconded by Connell that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer & Liquor Control License Application for BPO Elks #590' be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye', Czarnecki voted 'nay'. Motion carried 4/1. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution of Approval of Class B Beer Permit Application for MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13'',.1973': City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular ses- fThe , Sion on the.l3t1i da of March,, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Memberspresent: Brandt,, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White.' Absent None. Mayor Brandt presiding. The invocation was given by Rev. Roy Wingate, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: ' Public Discussion: _Jim Elshoff,-228 Brown Street appeared concerning Ordinance 2311, regarding street storage. The -Council 'stated that they were discussing and considering revisions to the Ordinance. it was moved by White and seconded by Connell ,that the minutes 'Appeals ar64 of Board of meeting 3`-6-73,.,Charter Committee ati: meetings of 2-28 & 3-1-73; Parks '& Recreation' Commission meet- 4S5A ing of 2-14-73; Johnson County Commission_, on Environmental Quality meeting of 3-1-73; Housing Commission mtg.;of ;2-21-73; River ront Commission meeting of 2-15-73 be received and filed. - Motion' carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that agenda: -item Number 15 be, taken u` order as the next' p item of business. Motion carried. City Manager ,Wells explained , this item, the re nest from Project Green Bikeways Committee for $5,000 share ign..cost,for a.bi cycle...path from Mayflower Apts. to Coralville Dam Road, and stated that.the'funds could 10 be made available from the Park budget. Mrs'.`Maffanne Milkman appeared.and said.,that the.application_to the Bureau of Out- door Recreation would be made by Johnson County and the Con- servation Commission. It -:was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell. that the City share' -in the cost, not to exceed $5,000 subject to the requirement that the City Manager and Parks &, Recreation ,Commission continue to participate in the Planning of..the project, the Commission in.terms of where -it goes and the total policy and the City Manager and Staff in terms of specific,design criteria and specific construction process:;,.Motion carried.. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer '& Liquor Control License Application for Robert Hanrahan dba/Depot Lunch be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson & White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It'was moved ,by White & seconded by Connell that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer & Liquor Control License Application for BPO Elks #590' be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye', Czarnecki voted 'nay'. Motion carried 4/1. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution of Approval of Class B Beer Permit Application for _2_ • :' C�CIL MINUTES MARCH'13,.,1973 �«�, Taco"Vendor, Ltd. be adopted. Upon roll call�;Czarnecki;� Connell voted a e - Moti.on ,carried. Hickerson, White, Brandt & Y It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that. the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer Permit Applica- tion :for Eagle Store':#220 (Wardway),be adopted., Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted ,aye,. Motion carried. It was moved by, White and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer Permit Application �� ..for May's Drug #198 be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer Permit' Application for Eagle Store #157-'(N. Dodge) be adopted., Upon roll call Brandt;'. Connell;, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution of Approval of Class,B Beer Permit Application a�t1 for Aleka'Hardware, 'Inc. -dba/Maid Rite,Corner;be adopted.,- Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson,,, White and Brandt voted ';aye'. 't Motion carried: It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by White that ,. the list of certifications for eligibility for Battalion Chief: ' Kenneth R. Irving, 'Arthur C. Kloos,-Thomas L. Hansen and aeB!- Captain: Wayne A. Fjelstad, Ray,E. Wombacher, Raymond M. Hess; ,Thomas L. Hansen; Leslie D:,`Nicola, Ronald G.,,Whittaker,,. Malvin I'. Heinsius.from the Civil -Service Commission, be approved. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the notice from Iowa Dept. of Environmental Qu'al'ity of public hearing on April 25, 1973 on procedures modifying certain aqn emission standards be received, filed and referred to the Johnson County Comm. on Environmental Quality for report back. ''Motion carried.' It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from George Mather concerning Bikeways committee Bike 300 Marathon on April 29; 1973be received, filed andreferred 'existing to the City Manager for action in accordance ,with ordinance. 'Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from MarianneMilkman, Chmn. Project Green Bike- 301 ways Committee, suggesting use of certain streets as bike routes be received,_ filed and discussed further when parking limitations are againsdiscussed. Motion carried. I - -3 COUNCIL.MINUTES MARCH 13f,:1973 - It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Jim Ryan, PAT Coordinator, concerning rezon- ing request for Courtcrest, Inc. property be received and D filed..Motion carried.` Councilman Czarnecki's motion that 'Human Relations Commission be instructed to'look'into the area of fraternal_organizations as it relates to discrimina- tion policies; of, the City, was not seconded: It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the notice from Iowa-Illinois Gas & Electric.Co. concerning "revisions to; gas rules and regulations be received and filed. Motion carried. The City, Attorney` advisedthat he would ask for a more complete explanation of these notices in the future. It,was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that -the letter .from Senator DickjClark concerning; conference in Cedar Rapids on March 23 to discuss urban problems, be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for whatever data can 3o y be compiled for use by the ,Council representatives. _`Motion carried: Mayor-. Brandt stated that Councilmen' Czarnecki and White would attend the meeting.". It was moved:by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that e the letter_ from. Richard W. Johnson,.1906,WinstonDr., con-.,, cerning status of Block 101 Urban Renewal Project R-14 and 303 expressing desire to acquire property it 306 S. Capitol,be received, filed and referred to.the,City Manager and Urban 'Renewal Director for;recomm6ndation to the Council. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from W. D. Cramer, Chicago -Rock Island and Pacific Railroad concerning improving railroad procedures to minimize blockage crossings apo .' of 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 Amend- mend-ing.Zoning,Code,S,10,.16C ing. Zoning CodA,-,A,. 1A. 16CConcerning Bulk Storage, of oils, Petroleum and Similar Inflammable Liquids and Chemicals be 3Ol givenbytitle only. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'., 2nd reading given. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the rules be suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance Rezoning Courtcrest, Inc. Property on Muscatine Ave. North of Intersection of Dover Street, from P,1B to R2 Zone, by 302 - title only. Upon roll call Hickerson, Brandt,` Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried 4/0 2nd reading given. i COUNCIL MINUTES." MARCH 13,x1973 ., It was moved by; Hickerson and seconded by Connell that therules be suspended and 'the 1st reading of the ordinance 30� Adopting 1970 Edition of Uniform Plumbing,Code,with Amend- ments be given by title only. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye', lst reading _ given. It was moved .byrConnell and seconded by, White that the rules be suspended and the lst reading of the Ordinance 310 Amending the'Code;IEstablishing,Size & Material Requirements for Water Service Pipes, -Repealing Section 9.62.4 be given yoy. p Connell, Czarnecki, " Hickerson and whitenvoted 'aye'., lsttreading given: It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the rules be suspended and the 1st reading of the Ordinance 311 Amending Municipal Code, Repealing Section 3.18.3 Establish- ing Rates for Temporary Water Service and ;Regulate Supply of Water, Service, be given_by title only. Upon roll call- Connell, Czarnecki,' Hickerson; White and Brandt voted 'aye', - 1st --reading; given. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Restricting Parking -to One Hour on West Side of. 31� Maiden Lane,from..Court to Harrison St. be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt and 'Connell voted 'aye', Czar- necki voted 'nay'. .Motion carried 4/1. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Resolution Accepting Dedication for New St. John's Alley be 31� adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and :Czarnecki voted 'aye'.. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Approving Contract & Bond for Repairs to Rec- 3(q, xeation Center Roof be deferred to the next meeting. Motion '.carried, It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Approving Contract & Bond for Sulzberger. Exca- vating Co., Muscatine,, Iowa, on Wm. White Boulevard Storm v 5 Sewer Project be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Con- nell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted ''aye''. Motion. carried. Director of Public Works Ralph Speer reported on the analysis of accidents in Park Road area. He stated that the problem was not serious and most accidents occur at the inter- section of Park Road and Rocky Shorc Drive. The Staff report on Project Green request for funds for Bicycle Path was given at the beginning of the meeting. R 31'i V • 1 COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH13,,1973 The Mayor announced that this was the time set for dis- cussion of the proposed design, standards for struction;of improvements idesign and con- the n Iowa City. 'W' Rev mentioned goals previously submitted by the Citizens for Iowa,City Better a and use of conduit for cable television. Nancy Seiberling suggested consideration of. proper design ' for street lights. Jim Elshoff commented on use of a policy for turn after stop. right Mayor Brandt stated that appointments would need to be made to the Airport Commission and to Project Green. He also. commented on the proclamation; of congratulations to the City High School Basketball team and coaches for �tq their achieve- ment in reaching the 1973 State Basketball. Tournament. The Mayor asked for Council direction concerning the Fiscal Year Bill. 'After, comments from the City Manager and by it was moved Hickerson and seconded by Connell thatl etheuCht,,the Council--ur e b e, ,. Urge, Y sending a copy ofSoursurnln to g t airman of the Committee in>both House and Senate,;;that.,the bi11,,;ba brought to debate before both houses'. Motion.carried. _ Councilman Czarnecki. 'requested an''explanation of the .:.response to the HUD, letters in �thehMhich ;6tkiiimee"ting. ti:%The " City Manager `replied. Councilman Czarnecki noted that at. the Des Moines League,of'Municipalities meeting, the leader- ship and competency, of the Omaha office of HUD was discussed. then questioned Sal tHe what the plans were for the annual meet- ng with the boards ,and commission. The hat'aIl thCity Manager advised that reports had not been,turned in. The Mayor then read the letter written to Mr. Birch by the City Manager: Councilman White advised that the Citizens Advisory Committee organizational meeting at the First Christian Churchtommorow night. 3a Q. City Manager Ray Wells presented a rough: draft of the resolution and agreement authorizing a mutual aid agreement with the City of Coralville and the County of Johnson, which would functionally consolidate areas of law enforcement such as communications and records. Councilman Hickerson ques- tioned the use 'of the word ,'aid', suggesting :'co-operation' preferable to aid'. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Staff be authorized �✓� ^,r to work on a mutual agreement with Coralville and Johnson County and report back to Council with a resoluti on. Councilman White suggested a change in the motion, so'it was withdrawn. It was then moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that it is the sense of the Council that we are in favor of functional law en - forcement cooperation,coordination and assistance, are requesting and we the City Manager to convey this sense to the Coralville City Council and the'Board of Supervisors of