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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-20 Council minutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING • MARCH 6, 1973 The City Council met in regular session on the 6th day of March, 1973 at 4:00 o'clock 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 John Morrissey, St. Mary's Catholic Church. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to con- sider the amount read to be a full reading and to approve the minutes of the regular Council meetings of February 20th and 27th, 1973, subject to correction. Motion carried. Janet Trimble, Taft Speedway, appeared concerning criteria used in determining application of rock. The Mayor explained the Council policy. Kenneth Amada also appeared and read communication from Postmaster Coen, The Council discussed methods of payment for the rock, sewer program, emergency access and paving. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hicker- son that the City Staff be instructed to furnish the labor and equipment, and the abutting property owners paying for the rock for Taft Speedway. Motion carried, White opposed. Beverly Moore, Taft Speedway appeared requesting paving instead of rock. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Staff plan the inclusion of Taft Speedway in an appropriate early paving program. Motion carried. Frieda Hieronymus, Executive Director of Old Capitol Business Center Company appeared stating the goals of the group concerning their proposal to take on the major responsibility for the development of the downtown urban renewal area. The Mayor declared his appreciation for their response to his call for help from the citizens of Iowa City. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the bills, in the amount of $575,025.56, be approved, subject to audit. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the minutes of the Housing Commission meeting of February 7, 1973, the Human Relations Commission meeting of February 19, 1973, the CATV Committee meeting of February 19, 1973 and the Charter Committee meetings of February 14, 15 & 19, 1973, be received and filed. Motion carried. n U -2- COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 1973 • It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution to Refund the Cigarette Permit for Canteen Food & Vending dba/Texaco Service, 301 Kirkwood Avenue. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the letter from Atty. Alan Leff requesting passage of a resolution restricting parking to one hour time limit on west side of Maiden Lane be received and the Police Chief be authorized to post one hour parking on the west side of Maiden Lane from Court Street to Harrison Street. Motion carried, Czarnecki voting 'nay'. Atty. Leff was present representing Brenneman Seed Store. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from Arlis Swartzendruber, 331 South Lucas Street, re- questing use of vacant lot at 333 South Lucas Street for recreation purposes be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell LhaL L•he letter from Ms. Martha Wells concerning recycling program be received, filed and a copy referred to the City Manager and the Johnson County Commission on Environmental Quality. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Hess, 2112 F Street, con- cerning parking be received and discussed specifically with the overall parking policy. Motion carried. Councilman Czar- necki inquired what the next step was, as the bus tour had been taken. The Council concurred that it should be an agenda item for informal discussion. The Mayor referred to the letters received from Guy J. Birch, HUD Area Office concerning the status of the R-18 Urban Renewal Project and the status of the proposed parking facility in connection with the R-14 Urban Renewal Project, which had been discussed at the noon informal meeting. He announced that it was the consensus of the Council that the Staff notify Mr. Birch that the Council cannot meet the March 12th deadline,and that the Mayor and Staff will meet with him in Omaha. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letters be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the letter from Cecil Miller, Donald Brogla and Charles Walden, requesting installation of sanitary sewer in 2100, 2200 blocks • of South Riverside Drive, be received and referred to the City Manager for report back. Motion carried. i -3- COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 1973 • It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from senator Harold Hughes, requesting informa- tion on federal funds for local programs, be received and filed, the Mayor instructed to respond to the questionnaire. Motion carried. Councilman Czarnecki advised that Senator Clark would be making a similar request. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the letter from Marianne Milkman, Chairman of Project GREEN Bikeways Committee, proposing a bicycle and hiking path from the Mayflower Apartments to the Coralville Dam Road be received and referred to the City Manager for report back next week. Motion carried. The Mayor announced discussion of the proposed Tenant - Landlord Code. Linda Dole, representing the League of Women Voters, appeared concerning the manner in which the proposal of this ordinance by a citizen's group had been received, suggesting that the Council might wish to employ a consultant to examine this problem and stated that their group is primarily concerned with encouraging rather than frustrating constructive citizen imput into the local governmental process. Jim Ryan, PAT Coordinator, appeared. His letter stated that a number of questions need to be answered pertaining to enactment of an ordinance and that an in-depth study should be made. He suggested a local body to arbitrate disputes in this Ordinance. Atty. Jay Oehler, representative of Bar Assn. Committee stated that as requested by the Council, they will study and report in approximately 90 days. The Mayor suggested that Mr. Ryan meet with Attorneys Honohan and Oehler. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that Mr. Ryan's letter be received, filed and referred to the City Attorney. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the 3rd reading of the Ordinance Establishing Method of Zoning Classification of Lands Annexed to the City, be given by title only. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye', motion carried and 3rd reading given'by title only. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the rules be suspended and the 1st reading of the Ordinance Amending Zoning Code, 8.10.16C, Concerning Bulk Storage of Oils, Petroleum and Similar Inflammable Liquids & Chemicals be given by title only. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, • Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 1st reading given. • • AN -4- COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 1973 It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the 3rd reading of the Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property from M1 to M2 Requested by Capitol Propane Gas Co. in BDI Industrial Park be given by title only. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye', 3rd reading given. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Ordinance be 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 rules be suspended and the 1st reading of the Ordinance Rezoning Courtcrest, Inc., Property on Muscatine Avenue Directly North of the Intersection of Dover Street, from R1B to R2 Zone, be given by title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czar- necki and Hickerson voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion car- ried, 1st reading given. Janet Trimble requested clarification of what was going to be done on Taft Speedway concerning the rock application, and after the motion was repeated by the Mayor, stated that the residents did not accept that solution to the problem. After further discussion, the City Manager suggested that the Department of Public Works would make one spreader pass down the road making a center road access, 7' wide, any other rock at owner's expense. The Council did not withdraw the motion made at the beginning of the meeting. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for March 27, 1973 on Business Relocation Mall Planting Pro- ject, City -University Project Iowa R-14, be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Directing Engineer to Prepare Plans and Specifications 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 Setting Public Hearing on Plans, Spec. and Form of Contract on March 27 and Receiving Bids on March 29, 1973 be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Public Works Director explained the 1973 Court Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Setting Public [fearing on Resolution of Necessity for March 27, 1973 on 1973 Court Street Sanitary Sewer Impr. Project be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Resolution Directing Engineer to Prepare Plans and Specifications be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Plans, Specifications and Form of Contract on March 27 and Receiving Bids on March 29, 1973 at 10:00 A.M. be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Public Works Director Ralph Speer explained the 1973 Court Street Paving Improvement Project. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for March 27, 1973 on Court Street Paving Project be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson; White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Directing Engineer to Prepare Plans and Specifications be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution.Setting Public Hearing on Plans; Spec. & Form of Contract for March 27 and Receiving Bids on March 29, 1973 at 10:00 A.M. be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, arandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Public Works Director Ralph Speer reported on the Demoli- tion and Site Clearance Contract No. 2 for City -University Project, Iowa R-14 involving 14 parcels. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Resolution of Necessity for March 27, 1973 be adopted. Upon roil call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Directing Engineer to Prepare Plans and Specifications be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Plans, Specifications and Form of Contract for March 27, Receiving Bids on March 29, 1973 at 10:00 A.M. be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Accepting Work on Civic Plaza Parking Area Division II be deferred to next week. Motion carried. City Manager Ray Wells recommended that the City enter • into contract with Mainstem Inc. for Equipment Management System for all central equipment. Ralph Speer, Dir. of Public Works explained that the contract was for one year Wit h an initial charge of $5,880.00. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Authorizing Agreement with Mainstem, Inc. for Equipment Management System be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for the public hearing on Adoption of 1970 Edition of Uniform Plumbing Code with amendments. Community Development Director Dennis Kraft explained the Building Code Board of Appeals and the Plumber Examining Board recommendations. Joe Connell, Chmn. of Plumbing Examiner's Board and Telford Larew appeared. The Council concurred that the disagreements between the Board of Appeals and the Plumbers Board should be resolved by the time all three readings of the Ordinance are given. Mr. Connell stated that the Plumbers Examining Board did not approve of plastic pipe as had been reported in the Press Citizen. The Mayor then declared the hearing closed. Councilman Czarnecki asked what material would be pre- sented at the public meeting concerning the Summit Street area. Director of Community Development Dennis Kraft reported that there was none to present and discussion would include parking, street lighting, etc. in addition to rezoning. Council- man Czarnecki also requested a report on the number of accidents on Lexington. The Council held a short discussion on Ralston Creek. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to authorize preparation of the design contract with William Nowysz & Assoc. for the remodeling of the Civic Center. Motion carried, Czarnecki abstaining. Dorothy Douglas stated that the Charter Committee had discussed the remodeling. City Manager Ray Wells advised the Council of the bids received for refinancing of the Urban Renewal Bonds with award to Continental Illinois at 4.4 He also read the ��.r0`, communication to be sent to each employee with their next paycheck concerning fair employment practices, as recommended by the Human Relations Commission. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the recommendation be received and referred to the City Manager to forward to all City Employees. Motion carried, The Council concurred that discussion of Design Stan- dards be put on the agenda for formal meeting of March 13, 1973, for public imput. City Attorney Jay Honohan reported on the suit filed by the Iowa Civil Rights Commission against the City for alleged -7 - COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 6, 1973 discriminatory acts and requested authorization to respond with information and denials. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the City Attorney be authorized to respond. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to adjourn to executive session to discuss staff appraisal re- views for parcels 84/8, 83/11 and 93/19 in Urban Renewal Project R-14. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Con- nell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Executive session was held, after which the Council reconvened in regular ression, all Councilmen present. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Establishing Fair Market Value Acquisi- tion for parcels 83/11 -West; 84/8 -Johnson Co. Realty; and 93/19 -Roth. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czar- necki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. 0 . .. y, 7, •ii RAN Z�f .��'. '.i 'Y9,i �1i�b ut .ji��' �� r iL 1°.•��};.Ci. '11 ��.... ' ,'l' ', �'Z", • • MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 13, 1973 The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular ses- sion on the 13th day of March, 1973 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 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 of Board of Appeals meeting 3-6-73; Charter Committee meetings of 2-28 & 3-1-73; Parks & Recreation Commission meet- ing of 2-14-73; Johnson County Commission on Environmental Quality meeting of 3-1-73; Housing Commission mtg. of 2-21-73; Riverfront Commission meeting of 2-15-73 be received and filed. Motion carried. was moved e and agendatitem Numberb15�vbettaken upcouteofborderkeronassthethat next item of business. Motion carried. City Manager Wells explained this item, the request from Project Green Bikeways Committee for $5,000 share in cost for a bicycle path from Mayflower Apts. to Coralville Dam Road, and stated that the funds could be made available from the Park budget. Mrs. Marianne 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 Resolution of Approval of Class Application for Robert Hanrahan Upon roll call Brandt, Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. seconded by Hickerson that the C Beer & Liquor Control License dba/Depot Lunch be adopted. Czarnecki, Hickerson & White 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_ • ONCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 1973 Taco Vendor, Ltd. be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt & Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. 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 for Aleka Hardware, Inc. dba/Maid Rite Corner be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. 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 Captain: Wayne A. Fjelstad, Ray E. Wombacher, Raymond M. Hess, Thomas L. Hansen, Leslie D. Nicola, Ronald G. Whittaker, Malvin L. 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 Quality of public hearing on April 25, 1973 on procedures modifying certain 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 Marathon on April 29, 1973 be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for action in accordance with existing ordinance. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Marianne Milkman, Chmn. Project Green Bike- ways Committee, suggesting use of certain streets as bike routes be received, filed and discussed further when parking limitations are again discussed. Motion carried. • -3- COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 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 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 advised that 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 Dick Clark 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 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 the letter from Richard W. Johnson, 1906 Winston Dr., con- cerning status of Block 101 Urban Renewal Project R-19 and expressing desire to acquire property at 306 S. Capitol be received, filed and referred to the City Manager and Urban Renewal Director for recommendation 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 of crossings 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- ing Zoning Code 8.10.16C Concerning Bulk Storage of Oils, Petroleum and Similar Inflammable Liquids and Chemicals be given by title 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 RlB to R2 Zone, by title only. Upon roll call Hickerson, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried 4/0 2nd reading given. i -4- COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 1973 It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the 1st reading of the Ordinance 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', 1st reading given. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the rules be suspended and the lst reading of the Ordinance Amending the Code, Establishing Size & Material Requirements for Water Service Pipes, Repealing Section 9.62.4 be given by title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye', 1st reading given. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the rules be suspended and the 1st reading of the Ordinance 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', lst reading given.. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Restricting Parking to One Hour on West Side of 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 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- reation 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 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 Shore Drive. • The Staff report on Project Green request for funds for Bicycle Path was given at the beginning of the meeting. COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 1973 The Mayor announced that this was the time set for dis- cussion of the proposed design standards for design and con- struction of improvements in Iowa City. Rev. Welsh mentioned the goals previously submitted by the Citizens for Better Iowa City 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 right turn after stop. that or randt ated mneed to be ade toytheBAirporttCommissionaand lto ProjectuGreen. He also commented on the proclamation of congratulations to the City High School Basketball team and coaches for 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 discussion by the Council, it was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Council urge, by sending a copy Of our urging to the Chairman of the Committee in both House and Senate, that the bill be brought to debate before both houses. Motion carried. Councilman Czarnecki requested an explanation of the response to the HUD letters in the March 6th meeting. 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. He then questioned what the plans were for the annual meet- ing with the boards and commission. The City Manager advised that all the 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 Church tommorow night. 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 to work on a mutual agreement with Coralville and Johnson County and report back to Council with a resolution. Councilman White suggested change movedby White eand t1wwithdrawn.as secondedbyHickersonhat it issthe esense • of the Council that we are in favor of functional law en- forcement cooperation, coordination and assistance, and we are requesting the City Manager to convey this sense to the Coralville City Council and the Board of Supervisors of _6 COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 13, 1973 Johnson County and authorizing him to work with them in developing a specific implementation draft. Motion carried. Linda Dole, representing the League of Women Voters commended the Council on this resolution and stated she hoped it would serve as a basis for further cooperation in other areas. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. COUNCIL DISCUSSION • MARCH 20, 1973 The Iowa City Council met in informal session at 12:30 P.M. on Tuesday March 20, 1973 in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Councilmen present: Brandt, Connell, Czar- necki, Hickerson, White. Absent: None. Others present: Honohan, Speer, Bonnett, Stolfus, Wells, Linda Dole, Della Grizel. The meeting had been set for discussion of parking policy for arterial streets and bus routes. Director of Public Works Ralph Speer commented on the criteria used and presented his report on removal of parking in three categories, bus routes, arterials and bus route -arterials, which would eliminate 868 spaces, parking being taken off the south or east side of affected streets. He stated that for arterials and arterial -bus routes, we would require two lanes of moving traffic, so on any street under 31' wide, a change was made. For bus routes, parking was removed from one side unless the street was over 36' wide. Councilman Hickerson commented that it was much easier to look at with the the report. Councilman White asked if Wayne Street could be changed from South to North so as to have the side where there is no parking the side where the bus is running. Mr. Speer indicated no particular problems as set up. Council- man Czarnecki questioned the maximum limit to have parking on both sides. Mr. Speer answered that it would be 38' but even if it were 36' now,parking would be allowed. There were no objections to the Mayor's'request to have a resolution for the next meeting. City Manager Ray Wells announced that the street lighting tour had been set up in the Quad Cities for March 29th and men- tioned if the Council was to embark on a program, money would have to be allowed in the budget. The Council decided to leave from the Civic Center at 5:30 P.M. The City Manager then presented a written report of Hirings by City of Iowa City following adoption of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Program, from August 1, 1972 thru December 31, 1972 prepared for the Iowa City Human Relations Commission. He also announced a meeting with the Board of Health and Johnson Co. Supervisors on March 23rd at 8:30 at Board of Health Office concerning the Joint County -University Health Dept. proposal. The Mayor advised that he would be in Omaha and Councilmen Czarnecki and White would be meeting with Senator Clark in Cedar Rapids, and that he would attend the Governor's Breakfast on March 28th. I • Council Discussiv -2- March 20, 1973 • The City Manager requested the Council's preference as to subjects for the discussion sessions stating that General Revenue Sharing would be discussed on March 27th with suggested projects and programs, and Capitol Improvement Program for April 10th. He announced he would have a collective list of deferred items; the Noise Ordinance is still being discussed with Dr. Morris, the Landlord -Tenant Ordinance is waiting for a committee report, and the Floodplain Ordinance is waiting for Ralston Creek Study. The Mayor suggested working on the Sign Ordinance before Mr. Royce leaves the Community Develop- ment Department. • Mr. Wells said he needed to get an idea from Council on how much emphasis to place on capital improvements as opposed to ongoing programs in revenue sharing, which then dovetails into capital improvement program, and mentioned the new rules and regulations on revenue sharing, such as the Davis -Bacon Act as it applies to any contract, and the Better Community Act and the Responsive Government Act. Councilman White announced that in four to six weeks the Council should have their own discussion on the Land Use Plan. The City Manager noted a meeting with Boards and Commis- sions soon. The Mayor reminded the Council of the joint meeting with University representatives on their traffic plan, and suggested a joint meeting with Planning & Zoning Commission concerning rezoning for Courtcrest property, on March 26 at 8:00 A.M. The Council agreed to delay the third reading of the Ordinance at today's regular meeting to the joint meeting with Planning & Zoning. Councilman White advised that he would abstain on voting on the Ordinance, and that the Council should exchange views with Planning & Zoning if there was any inclination to overrule P&Z's vote. Councilman Czarnecki questioned if the same format was going to be used in the meetings with Boards and Commissions for annual reports, because of the length of the first three or four presentations. -Mayor Brandt explained that if the reports were divided into two sessions, the chairmen would not get to hear what the other Boards and Commissions are doing Councilman White explained that the Council had tried last year to set up meetings on a regular basis with the Boards and Commissions and Coralville & University Heights Councils and the School Board,but it just didn't work out. The Council decided to meet with a Board or Commission and to let them pick the date they are ready. Councilman Czarnecki asked the status of Recycling and • the City Manager advised that we were waiting for a formal report from the Commission. ■ Council Discussile -3- • March 20, 1973 • Councilman White asked for the timetable for paving of Rochester. Mr. Speer advised it would be May. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki to adjourn to executive session to discuss appointments to the Airport Commission and to Project Green. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Executive session was held. 1J 0