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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-04-03 Council minutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 1973 The Iowa City Council met in regular session on the 27th 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,as written by Rev. Fred Penny, Bethel African Methodist Church was given by the Mayor. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to consider the amount read to be a full reading and to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 1973, subject to correction. Motion carried. Public Discussion: John Wilson appeared requesting access from his business (John Wilson Sporting Goods, 408 E. College) to the City Parking Lot. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the request be referred to the City Manager for report. Motion carried. Manager Cal Northam, Montgomery Ward, appeared requesting bus service to Wardway Plaza on S. Riverside Dr. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the request be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back in two weeks. Motion carried. Keith Kafer, Chamber of Commerce, appeared stating the Chamber approval for bus service to Wardway Plaza. Fie mentioned that this was the only shopping center not served by bus. Councilman White asked the status of the Ride and Shop Plan. Mr. Kafer replied that this was under discussion in the Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee. Herbert Gartzke appeared concerning city demolition and state historic preservation program and Urban Renewal. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the clippings from Mr. Gartzke be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of March 14, 1973 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Resolution of Approval of Class B Beer Permit Application to Taco Grande, 331 E. Market Street, be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer Permit Application for Buck's Trading Post, 2120 S. Riverside Dr. be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. -2 - COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 1973 It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution of Approval for Cigarette Permits be deferred until papers are in order. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Senator Dick Clark, concerning operation of state field offices be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Rev. W. E. Eckhardt, St. Paul Lutheran Chapel, requesting parking on Jefferson St. east of Gilbert for Sun- day church services, be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back. Motion carried. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by White that the letter from Richard Bartholomew, Bart's Place, concerning parking in the 800 block of S. Clinton Street be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back to the Council. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Mrs. Johnnie C. Shaffer, 901 E. Bloomington St. concerning dog license requirements be received, filed and a copy sent to the City Mgr. for report back when further dis- cussion of the present ordinance is discussed. Motion carried. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Connell that the letter from Mrs. Helen Hamer, Housing Commission member, announcing a public meeting to be held by the Housing Comm. on March 28th to discuss the tenant -landlord ordinance be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Allen J. Wolfe, Coralville Salvage Co., re- giesting urban renewal acquisition of his property be rec'd, filed & referred to the City Manager and to Urban Renewal Director for recommendation at upcoming discussion. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the notice from Richard Gibson, Office of Facilities Planning & Utilization at the University, of traffic planning presen- tation to City Council on April 2, 1973 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from City Clerk Lloyd Knowler, University Heights, requesting that their officials be advised of any major improvement for Melrose Avenue,be received, filed and referred to the City Manager and Director of Public Works,and that the Town of University Heights be kept informed of any Council actions. Motion carried. 0 -3- COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 1973 It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Tom Wegman, concerning possible development of a motorcycle riding trail be received, filed and referred to the Park & Recreation Commission for recommendations. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from Jim Ryan, PAT Coordinator, concerning release of names of tenants in Leased Housing Program be received, filed and referred to the City Attorney and Housing Commis- sion for report. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the 3rd reading of the Ordinance Rezoning Courtcrest, Inc. Property on Muscatine Ave., from RIB to R2 Zone, denied by P&Z, be given by title only. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried and 3rd reading given. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried 4/0. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the rules be suspended and the 3rd 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'. Motion carried and 3rd reading given. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the 3rd reading of the Ordinance Amend- ing the Code, Establishing Size & Material Requirements for Water Service Pipes and Repealing Section 9.62.4 of the Code, be given by title only. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye', 3rd reading given. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the rules be suspended and the 3rd reading of the Ordinance Amending Municipal Code, Repealing Section 3.18.3, Establish- ing Rates for Temporary Water Service and Regulating Supply of Water Service, be given by title only. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye', 3rd reading given. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call white, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. -4- COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 1973 It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Approving Contract and Bond for Gjellefald Constructors, Inc. for 1973 Sanitary Sewer Impr. Project 01, 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 Approving Spec. & Form of Contract and Setting Date for Receiving Bids on 4-16-73, for one 27,500 GVW Truck Chassis with Dump Body and Front Mounted Loader 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 Approving Contract Amendment #2 for Civic Plaza Parking Area, Division II, be adopted, as recommended by the Staff. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried 4/0. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution Accepting Work for Civic Plaza Parking Area, Division II, Pleasant Valley Nursery, as recommended by the Staff, be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried 4/0. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution to Approve Agreement with E. Norman Bailey for Appraisal Reviews for Property in Urban Renewal R-14 Project Area be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czar- necki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt read the list of parking changes on arterial and arterial -bus streets. It was moved by White to change the side of the street from which parking would be removed by amending the Resolution by prohibiting parking on the North side of Caroline Ave. and on the West side of Whiting Avenue Ct. instead of as listed. There was no second to the motion. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolu- tion be amended by deleting Clinton Street South pending report of the Staff. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution as amended be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution Approving Spec. and Form of Contract, Setting Date for Receiving Bids on 4-13-73 for Automobiles for Public Works and Park & Recreation, & Transportation Depts. be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. i -5 COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 1973 City Attorney Jay Honohan reported on landfill agree- ments with other cities and counties. Those communities involved were Solon, Lone Tree, Riverside, Hills, North Liberty, Keokuk County and Johnson County. North Liberty wanted a limitation on costs. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the City Attorney be authorized to enter into these agreements, fees to be 10% and cost as the standard with no exceptions. Motion carried. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Connell that the procedure for operation of City -School Safety Advisory Committee, as recommended by the PTA Safety Committee and Staff, be adopted. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the rules be suspended and all 3 readings of the Ordinance Establishing Sidewalk Grades be given by title only. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye', all 3 readings given. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Ordinance 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 the Resolution of Necessity for 1973 Sidewalk Assessment Program. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter of objection from Atty. Leff for Petsel property be received, filed and made part of the public hearing. Motion carried. The Staff explained the purpose for deleting Sheridan Ave. from the Project. Ben Summerwill appeared opposing the Project. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Connell that the Resolution be Amended by deletion of Johnson St. from College to Washington Streets. Upon roll call Brandt, Hickerson and White voted 'nay', Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion not adopted. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution be Amended by deletion of Sheridan Ave. from the Project. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Amending Resolution of Necessity 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 Adopting Resolution of Necessity 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 Directing Engr. to Prepare Plans and Spec. and Notice to Bidders be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hick- erson that the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Plans, Spec. and Form of Contract for 4-10-73 and Receiving Bids on 4-12-73 be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared the hearing closed. The Mayor announced that this was the time set for the public hearings on the Resolution of Necessity and the Plans, Spec, and Form of Contract for Business Relocation Mall Plant- ing Project, U. R. R-14. The Staff explained the Project. There being no interested persons present to speak for or against the project or the plans, spec,etc., the Mayor declared the hearings closed. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Adopting Resolution of Necessity 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 Approving Plans, Spec. and Form of Contract be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. The Mayor announced that this was the time set for the public hearings on the Resolution of Necessity and the Plans, Spec. and Form of Contract for Urban Renewal R-14 Demolition and Site Clearance Contract f2. There being no interested persons present to speak for or against the project or the plans etc. the Mayor declared the hearings closed. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Adopting Resolution of Necessity 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 Approving Plans, Spec.and Form of Contract be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for the public hearings on Resolution of Necessity and the Plans, Spec. and Form of Contract for 1973 Court Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. There being no interested persons present to speak for or against the project, or the plans etc. the Mayor declared the hearings closed. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Adopting Resolu- tion of Necessity be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Resolu- tion Approving Plans, Spec, and Form of Contract be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. The Mayor announced that this was the time set for the public hearings on Resolution of Necessity and the Plans, Spec and Form of Contract for 1973 Court Street Paving Improvement Project. There being no interested persons present to speak for or against the project or the plans, etc., the Mayor declared the hearingsclosed. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Adopting Resolution of Necessity be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Approving Plans, Spec, and Form of Contract be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. 9 -7- lJ COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 1973 Mayor Brandt outlined the three recommendations from the Parks & Recreation Commission from their meeting of March 14 as follows: 1) Two 10C swim days at each pool this summer on a rotating basis, except for Sundays. 2) Free instructions for youth receiving welfare or reduced rate school lunches. 3) A stop sign be installed on Bradford Drive at Dover Street. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the recom- mendations be received and filed and referred to the City Manager to schedule for discussion with the Council and repre- sentatives from the Parks & Recreation Commission. Motion carried. Mrs. Mary Neuhauser, Chairman of the Iowa City Riverfront Commission appeared concerning their recommendation to increase their membership from five to seven members, and explained their reasoning. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the City Attorney draft a resolution to amend the present resolution to allow a seven member board. Motion carried. Councilman Hickerson reported that he had attended the Joint Johnson County Health Board and Board of Supervisors meeting on Friday for the discussion of the Joint University - County Health Department proposal. The Board of Health will report at their May meeting on the priorities for health needs of the area, as they see them. A member of the Supervisors suggested City Council representation on the Health Board, by appointment of a member of the Council to the Board. Fie stated he had also attended the City Finance Committee meeting in Des Moines and announced that hopefully by the April 5th meeting, they would have the preliminary budget report forms and preliminary guidelines. Councilmen White and Czarnecki attended the Cedar Rapids meeting with Senator Clark. A short summary included the con- clusion of everyone there, that something had to be done about the interim period before July, 1974; that some cities have the mistaken idea that Revenue Sharing would cut red tape; the National League of Cities gave an informative report about budget cuts; and Senator Clark had asked if those attending had received their money directly, how they would spend it differently than if gotten from the Federal Government in categorical grants. Mayor Brandt reported that he and the Staff had attended a meeting with HUD in Omaha, and had received the information that the Urban Renewal R-18 Project for Iowa City had been terminated. He discussed the bill in the State Legislature concerning the budget limitation on the League of Municipalities. The Mayor suggested requesting our legislators to vote in favor of removing that ceiling. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Mayor be authorized by the Council to draft a letter to Senator Doderer, Representative Hargrave and Representative Small in solid support of this action in both House and Senate. Motion carried. -B_ COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 1973 The City Manager requested Council approval of a change in personnel by deleting the position of Assistant Police Chief and adding positions for 2 clerks in the Police Dept. in Range 11, as requested and recommended by Dir. of Public Safety. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to delete the position of Assistant Police Chief and transfer that budgeted money to Range 11 for the Police Department. Motion carried. City Attorney Jay Honohan advised that the executive session listed on the agenda will not be necessary. He asked for permission from the Council to jointly with Johnson County authorities, have authorization to go to the District Court asking for a remedy against the Towncrest Mobile Home Court on Muscatine Avenue for a variety of problems; no State permit, no City permit, City not allowed to check sewer and water work done, expansion without permit, health hazards from dumping in the area, involvement with Natural Resources Council over in- fringement of Ralston Creek. In past years, the City was reluctant to pursue this action because there was no place for the residents of the court to go, now there are alternative sites. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the City Attorney be authorized to seek court action to resolve the problem. Motion carried. The City Attorney also reported the discussion by the City and County representatives concerning joint ordinance standards for mobile homes in both city and county, so if courts were eventually annexed they would be in compliance. The Mayor advised Mr. Honohan to work with the County Attorney on this. There were no objections from the Council. William Burbridge, 922 20th Ave. Place, Coralville appeared and announced that he had started a private detective agency and was licensed by the State and bonded, k proposed to relieve the Police Dept. of the burden of escorting money shipments from the banks. After discussion, the Mayor directed Mr. Burbridge to contact the City Manager and the Director of Public Safety. The City Attorney presented the Resolution Approving the Street Report for 1972. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adjourn to executive session for continued discussion of the acquisition and disposition of Urban Renewal property including specific parcels, on Thursday, March 29, 1973 at 4 PM in the Conference Room with possible action being taken at a following open meeting. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. MINUTES OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 1973 12:30 PM The City Council met in special session on the 27th day of March, 1973 at 12:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Council members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White. Absent: None. Mayor Brandt presiding. The Mayor noted the Call of the Special Meeting for the discussion of acquisition and disposition of Urban Renewal property, and requested an executive session. Councilman Hickerson inquired if there would be any dis- cussion after the executive session of revenue sharing. The Mayor replied that there would be no discussion. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adjourn to executive session to discuss the acquisition and disposition of Urban Renewal R-14 property. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Executive session was held. • COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 3, 1973 12:30 PM The Iowa City Council met in informal session at 12:30 P.M. on the 3rd day of April, 1973 in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Councilmen present were: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, White. Absent: Hickerson. Others present: Wells, Chubb, Kraft, Stolfus. The topic for discussion was General Revenue Sharing. City Mana- ger Ray Wells presented his memo, General Revenue Sharing Fund Allocation which summarized what revenue sharing funds can be used for; factors to be considered in determining priorities as 1) Future financial integrity, planning submitted thru 1976, 2) Lack of other available resources, 3) Crisis avoidance, 4) Visibility, see tangible results, 5) Public Priorities, proper public input into priorities is up to Council, as only report on how funds were actually spent is required to be published, 6) Impact on a problem, 7) Legal or policy imperatives, 8) Generates or causes savings of revenue, such as Public Transit, 9) Buy into other programs, such as joint law-enforcement, and 10) Speed of imple- mentation, use of funds within 24 months from date of receipt of check. Finance Director Joe Pugh advised that he had asked for changes in calculation of our appropriation, which would work in the City's favor. The possible expenditures were categorized in certain areas. I) Public Safety, Police & Fire; modernization of communications and record equipment, additional manpower $70,000 a year for 5 years, and people and equipment for code enforcement including mobile equipment for dispatching. II) Environmental Protection including solid waste programs, recycling and personnel. III) Public Transportation; addi- tional buses to maintain 90% utility and need for building for mainte- nance, a subsidy to maintain present deficit, $170,000 each year and upgrading for street lighting, some sidewalks and traffic signaliza- tion. IV) Area Social Services including health, public housing, man- power and social service programs, $120,000 a year possibly divided $30,000 to social services, $45,000 to public health and $45,000 to public housing, some used for planning. V) Recreation; fee subsidy, would allow bulk of program on non -fee basis, as indicated by the Parks & Recreation Commission. This type of program is what the President has in mind when he talks about innovation at the local level, change of delivery of services. $50,000 for swimming. VI) Libraries; mobile equipment. VII) Financial Administration; cen- tral purchasing and data processing, and central warehousing. New sanitary landfill will create 500 entries a day, phasing into a service bureau, or processing out own accounting system. Utility billing every two months creates problems with our transient population. VIII) Capital Improvements: Civic Center remodeling and floodproofing; Park Acquisition, East Iowa City; Animal Shelter, pet population ex- plosion, humane treatment; Public Safety Facility, Joint City -County or Metropolitan area (records retention and communications); Central Equipment Facility; park shops and water shops, all equipment serviced by one facility, some money used for planning; and East-West Trunk Sewers, relieves whole core of city. Council discussion included use of revenue sharing money for the R-18 Urban Renewal program; public health money being a replacement for what is done now instead of an addition; Ralston Creek program to be discussed next week, a general approach involving other governmental agencies and funding; if bus deficit was eliminated, what happens to the money now used to pay the deficit, answered by the City Manager that the fiscal policy to be presented next Tuesday would clarify that; method of financing needing to be locked -in, as only certain amount of resources is available; impact of cable TV and future revenue was not considered; Council to determine priorities in the community, needing a current and long range planning commitment; no money can be used for planning directly; location for animal shelter not at Landfill; not firm on where Central Equipment Facility will be located, probably not at the Landfill; sale of bus facility building not included, certain percentage would go back to Federal Government anyway; increased property valuation because of urban renewal, only 5% per year growth rate in tax base was used; Revenue Sharing plan needing to be filed by June 9th; need additional lengthy discussion and should chairperson from each Board 6 Commission sit in; for citizen input, there will be a public hearing on the Capital Improvements Program; staff wanted no commitments from the Council until after the Capital Improvements Program and Fiscal Policy are presented.