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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-03-27 Council minutesCJ MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 1973 The City Council met in regular session on the 20th day of March, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White. Absent: None. Mayor Brandt presiding. The invocation was given by Rev. Robert Welsh, First Christian Church. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the amount read be considered a full reading and to approve the minutes of the regular Council Meetings of March 6 and March 13, 1973 subject to correction. Motion carried. Public Discussion: Candance Horn, 828 E. Washington St. appeared regarding a proposal for stopping for school and city buses. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the proposal be received, filed and referred to the City Manager and Citv Attorney for subsee_uent discussion by the Counci. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the minutes for the Plumbing Board and Board of Appeals meeting 3-13-73; CATV Committee meeting 2-26-73; Charter Committee meetings2-22, 3-6, 3-7-73 and Planning & Zoning Commission meeting 3-14-73, be received and filed. 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 Max J. Neppel dba/Nep's be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Resolution to Issue Cigarette License to Canteen Food and Vending dba/American College Testing Program, Inc. be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution to Refund Cigarette License for Iowa Vending dba/American College Testing Program be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. i -2 COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 20, 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from William G. Clark, 3111 Alpine Court, concerning painting of street traffic lane dividing lines be received and filed. Motion carried. Director of Public Works Ralph Speer commented that new signs to designate center as separate left turn lanes will be erected. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Howard Robertson, 825 N. Dodge St., requesting paving of alley south of Bowery between S. Dodge and Lucas St. be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from Ann Thompson suggesting a stop sign be installed at Clinton & Prentiss Streets be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back. Motion carried. Council- man Czarnecki inquired as to signage for Court after widening. Public Works Director Speer answered that the function of Court will not be changed, except when Burlington Street is being constructed. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the letter from M.J. Knutson, Iowa Concrete Paving Association, concerning Iowa City nomination for award by Iowa Concrete Paving Association be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from Lyle Fisher, Johnson Co. Health Department, requesting expanded sewer services on Sand Road in Iowa City be received, filed, referred to the City Manager for report back. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from Johnson Co. Commission on Environmental Quality requesting strict enforcement of littering, especially on access roads to and from the new landfill be received, filed and referred to the City Manager. Motion carried. Councilman Hickerson suggested that enforcement be tightened up. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Harold W. Nichols, 801 Second Avenue, concerning enforcement of Animal Control Ordinance be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back to the Council. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from George Mather requesting the Mayor to serve as one of official marshals at the Bike Marathon on April 29, 1973 be 40 received and filed & the Mayor answer appropriately. Motion carried. E -3- COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 20, 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Wayne Walter, Johnson Co. Civil Defense, concerning possible elimination of State Organization of Civil Defense be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for review and report back to the Council. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the letter from Richard Emerson, Kirkwood Community College, offer- ing services of the College for speakers for programs or for tours of the campus be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the 3rd reading of the Ordinance Amending 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', 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 Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the 3rd reading of the Ordinance Rezoning Courtcrest, Inc. Property on Muscatine Ave., directly North of Intersection of Dover Street, from R1B to R2 Zone be deferred one week so the Council can discuss this at a joint meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Ordinance Adopting the 1970 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code with Amendments be amended by the addition of the joint recommendationsfrom the Board of Appeals and the Plumbers Exam- ining Board. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the 1st & 2nd reading of the Ordinance as amended be given by title only. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 1st & 2nd readings given. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the rules be suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance Amend- ing the Code, Establishing Size & Material Requirements for Water Service Pipes, and Repealing Section 9.62.4 be given by title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hick- erson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried, 2nd reading given. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance Amending Municipal Code, Repealing Section 3.18.3, Establishing • Rates for Temporary Water Service and Regulating Supply of Water Service be given by title only. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye', motion carried, 2nd reading given. -4- COUNCIL MINUTES • MARCH 20, 1973 It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Approving Contract & Bond for Repairs to Recreation Center Roof, Cedar Rapids Roofing, be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution Approving Contract Amendment for Business Reloca- tion Mall, Park Fair, Inc. be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'ate', Brandt voted 'nay'. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced discussion on Proposed Design Stand- ards for Design and Construction of Improvements Within Iowa City. Bruce Glasgow, a developer, asked for a delay on adoption of standards and inquired if Johnson Co. Regional Planning Commission had any imput on the standards. Mayor Brandt commented on the need for imput from developers. Lester Bigalk, Pres. Iowa City Homebuilders Assoc. asked that the standards be tabled until meeting with the Council and Staff can be arranged. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that any Council action be deferred pending recommendations from contractors and other interested groups and the item to appear on the agenda four meetings from this meeting (April 24). Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that Design Stan- dards Report be referred to Planning & Zoning for recommendation and to report back to the Council. Motion carried. Bert Frantz requested that the City Manager set a specific time for the meeting. Mayor Brandt explained that a public hearing would be held on proposed changes later. Mayor Brandt appointed Dee Norton, 522 Ginter, to a 3 year term to Project Green and C. E. Peterson, 107 Post Road to a G year term on the Airport Commission. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Mayor's appointments be approved. Motion carried. Councilman Czarnecki questioned why the deferred item concerning the Civic Plaza had not been placed on the agenda. Director of Public Works Ralph Speed responded that the problem had not yet been resolved. The City Manager reported on the conference in Denver called by Dept. of Housing and Urban Development attended by City staff, concerning portions of new federalism as it applies to munici- palities. He stated that specifically new federalism will take shape as it applies to community development concepts, in two acts of Congress, namely: The Responsive Government Act and the 0 -5- COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 20, 1973 • Better Communities Act. He commented that the biggest impact on local communities is that the Federal government has declared a moratorium on present funding projects and by July 1974 broad comprehensive planning must take place, and that one of the most significant charges local government has ever received, is that the Council will be charged with only not the physical planning but the economic, social and political planning. Pre- sentations were made by Director of Urban Renewal Jack Klaus on the impact of the new law on Urban Renewal, by Director of Community Development Dennis Kraft and by Director of Finance Joe Pugh. Mr. Klaus indicated that there would be no cutback on R-14 funds. Mr. Kraft advised that the complete comprehen- sive planning in the several areas affected -land use plans, capitol improvement plans, social services, housing, education, health, code enforcement, streets,sewer, recreational facilities, street lighting -could not be completed by July of 1974. Mr. Pugh stated that responsibility of the use of funds received is the key for availability in the future. After Council discussion, the City Manager advised that in the future he would have a written synopsis and that a Council representative should attend future conferences. Mr. Klaus stated that the National League Of Cities would he sending a summary of the maatingto nartiringntg, George Dasovitch appeared requesting accelerated R-14 Program. The Mayor commented that the League of Women Voters had endorsed the general developer concept for the R-14 Urban Renewal Project. The City Attorney requested that the City vs. Blakely suit be discussed at the executive session. He reported bn the Court decision at Burlington, and its impact on Iowa City, con- cerning the Ordinance adopting present form of government as being a change in government, and no further change allowed for six years. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adjourn to executive session for discussion of acquisition and disposition of Urban Renewal property and for discussion of the Blakely court case. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Executive session was held, after which the Council recon- vened in regular session, all Councilmen present. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Fair Market Value for Acquisition of Urban Renewal parcels 84/1 Aaron Braverman, 84/2 Kent Braverman 84/13 Georgia T. Marlas. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czar- necki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that • the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.