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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-04-10 Minutes numbered1 � / MINUTES OF A REGULAR. COUNCIL MEETING i' APRIL 10, 1973 , The Iowa City Council met in regular session on the 10th day of; April',, 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 Father Charles Gannon, St. Patrick's Catholic Church.`" It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the amount read be considered a full reading and to approve the'nu mi tes of the 'Council" meeting of April 3, 1973, subject,. to correction. Motion carried. Public "Discussion: Timothy Cline, 700 Block Seventh Ave., presented a petition asking for reinstatement of parking to one side of Seventh Avenue. It was moved .by.Connell,and seconded by Czarnecki that•the petition "be received and filed.Motion L`r,r carried. Lane.Mashaw member of Board -of°Directors "'of the Iowa Chapter American Public Works Association presented a certifi- cate in appreciation of Piiblic";WorksrDirector Ralph Speer's valuable services `as President:.of said organization. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the minutes of the Housing Commission,meeting of 3-21; CATVu, Committee meeting of 3-26; Charter Committee meetings of 3-21, .28, 29 and Traffic Board meeting'of 4-9-73 be received and 5 filed. Motion carried. •It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the application from Super Cab, Inc. for 5 taxi cab licenses` -be approved. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution to Issue Dancing Permit to BMF, Inca dba/COD Steam Laundry, 211 Iowa; Avenue_be.adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell,`Czarnecki'and Hickerson voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer & Liquor Control License Application for Marquette Club, Knights of Columbus Bldg. Assoc., Inc., 328 E. Washington Street, be adopted: Upon " roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer Permit Application to Drug Fair, Inc., 112 S. Clinton Street, 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 letter from students and Staff of Kirkwood Career Center, 409 S.'Gilbert Street, concerning parking situation in their area be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back. Motion carried. - L{ Jim Ryan, 440 Wales,.,PAT Coordinator.appeared discussing items listed in his letter concerning the proposed tenant- landlordordinance and request for names of persons :,part icipa- ,ting in the Leased 23 Housing.Program.! The Council advised that they had not received the minutes of the Housing Comm. meeting in .question, and the Ordinance was still being reviewed by the;, committee from the ,Johnson County Bar Association. The Mayor suggested that housing recipients be allowed to opt -in to Ryan's program, not opt -out, ;and offered to have, the y�5 questionnaire; sent out by the Housing_ Commission. He advised that the Council, as Leased'Housing Agency was the final authority. City Attorney Jay Honohan explained that not releasing names was the policy of the Low Rent IIousing Comm. in their by-laws, ,&` in the best interest of the tenants, and when polled,tenants agreed with the Commission. HUD agreed this was a good idea. Marc Harding appeared representing the Welfare Rights Organization. They also want the list of names and had been refused._ He reported that they had received the list of recipients of Old Age and Aid to Dependent Child- ren from Johnson County. The Mayor polled the Council on giving, out the list of names of participants in Leased 23 Housing. All voted 'nay'. except Councilman Czarnecki who voted 'aye'. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road commented that participants could sign waiver allowing release of name and requested that if names were to be released, the participants be allowed to drop out of the program, as they were told that their names wouldn't be released. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Connell that the letter from Roy Jameson, Iowa Airport Exec. Association, requesting support of proposed legislation relating to taxation of motor fuel used in aircraft be received, filed and referred to the Council Legislative Committee and the Airport Commission. Motion carried. -72 - 2 COUNCIL.MINUTES COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10„ 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution to Issue Cigarette Permit to Drug 'Fair, Inc. be i �3 adopted. ,Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. City Attorney Jay Honohan reported that there was no time limit on appealing a denial by Planning & Zoning concern- ing rezoning. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that a public hearing be set on May 1, 1973 concerning rezoning of tract of land west of Highway l and contiguous with.Westinghouse Learning Corp, requested by Plum',Grove Acres, Inc. Motion carried, White abstaining. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from students and Staff of Kirkwood Career Center, 409 S.'Gilbert Street, concerning parking situation in their area be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back. Motion carried. - L{ Jim Ryan, 440 Wales,.,PAT Coordinator.appeared discussing items listed in his letter concerning the proposed tenant- landlordordinance and request for names of persons :,part icipa- ,ting in the Leased 23 Housing.Program.! The Council advised that they had not received the minutes of the Housing Comm. meeting in .question, and the Ordinance was still being reviewed by the;, committee from the ,Johnson County Bar Association. The Mayor suggested that housing recipients be allowed to opt -in to Ryan's program, not opt -out, ;and offered to have, the y�5 questionnaire; sent out by the Housing_ Commission. He advised that the Council, as Leased'Housing Agency was the final authority. City Attorney Jay Honohan explained that not releasing names was the policy of the Low Rent IIousing Comm. in their by-laws, ,&` in the best interest of the tenants, and when polled,tenants agreed with the Commission. HUD agreed this was a good idea. Marc Harding appeared representing the Welfare Rights Organization. They also want the list of names and had been refused._ He reported that they had received the list of recipients of Old Age and Aid to Dependent Child- ren from Johnson County. The Mayor polled the Council on giving, out the list of names of participants in Leased 23 Housing. All voted 'nay'. except Councilman Czarnecki who voted 'aye'. Robert Welsh, 2526 Mayfield Road commented that participants could sign waiver allowing release of name and requested that if names were to be released, the participants be allowed to drop out of the program, as they were told that their names wouldn't be released. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Connell that the letter from Roy Jameson, Iowa Airport Exec. Association, requesting support of proposed legislation relating to taxation of motor fuel used in aircraft be received, filed and referred to the Council Legislative Committee and the Airport Commission. Motion carried. 1 COUNCIL MINUTES',., APRIL 10, 1973 It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that I',- -, the letter from Rev. Cletus' I Mad . s6r I E Pastor of St. Wenceslaus Church, requesting alley betwieefi`6 4e7& North Market Square be paved, be received, filed and referred to the City,Manager and Director of Public Works for inclusion in the next possible paving program. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from Mrs. Lena Abarr, 305 Westminster Street, requesting repair oflallen section of drainage tile be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report. Motion carried. It was moved by Czarnecki.and seconded by Connell that the letter from Congressmen requesting support of Anderson Amendment relating to use of funds from the Highway Trust Fund for bus or rail programs, be received, filed and referred to the,Council Legislative Comm. for next weeks Council meeting. Motion carried. It, was moved by Hickersonand seconded.by,Czarnecki that .1 1 theletterfrom S'isten Mary Ve I n : arda A . dministrator Mercy I Hosp. li'l concerning National Hospital Week, be received, filed and that o the City Managerwill notifythem.who will be attending. Motion carried. lt;was moved.by.Connell and secondedby Hickerson that the letter from Ralph Oxford, Super Cab, Inc., requesting taxi- cab stall at Jefferson Building,,be received,,filed and referred to the City Manager for appropriate action. Motion carried. City Manager Wells reported that the communication from Braverman -West concerning their preliminary plan had not been received. It was moved by Hickers6n and seconded by Connell that the Resolution approving large scale residential develop- ment preliminary plan be deferred one week. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Authorizing Abandoned Bicycle Sale for May 5, 1973 be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hick- erson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Setting Public Hearing for May 1, 1973 on Proposed Plan Modifications to Urban Renewal R-14 be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by ConnelL7.and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Increasing Membership on the Iowa City Riverfront 1 4 - COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1973 Commission from 5 to 7 be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'.Motion carried. it was moved6,by Connell and seconded by . Hickerson to approve Mayor Brandt's,,,appointment of Barbara Nicknish, 832 Kirkwood '?Zxtermr�!expir ing+>Decembdr;­-97,4'ton.t:.thb'-�'�-c6mmi§s-i6hr,, Motion carried'. p ­ It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Setting Date for Public Hearing on Plans & Spec. for 1973 Court St. San. Sewer Improvement Project on May 1 and advertising for bids May 3, 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 ReSOlUtionSetting Date for Public Hearing on Plans & Spec. for 1973 court St. Paving Project on May 1 and advertising for bids on May 3 be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson.voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Director of Public Works Ralph Speer reported on the' re- quest for removal of parking on the north side of Newton Rd. He stated that,the existing,parking on Newton should be left as it is, but parking should be removed on the west side of Lincoln and Valley an additional 20'. ..It was moved by Hick- ,erson. and seconded by.Connell that the Staff make adjustments on Lincoln & Valley Avenues for sight clearances. Motion carried 4/1, Czarnecki voting 'nay'. Director of Public Works Ralph Speer reported on the re- quest from St. Paul Lutheran Chapel for parking on Jefferson Street east of Gilbert during Sunday church services. lie stated that:parking is allowed on Sunday on arterials,adjacent to churches'from 6 AM to 1 PM and is also allowed in the bicycle lanes on Sunday during that time period. The Council agreed that parking could be allowed, a resolution for next meeting. Dir. of Public Works Speer reported on the removal of parking in the 800 block of South Clinton Street. He reported that if parking were removed on the east side 4 spaces will be lost and if parking is removed on the west side 7 spaces will be lost. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the City Manager be instructed to contact Bart's Place and a resolution be drafted for one side or the other. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded bycConnell that the alley between Dodge & Lucas St., south of Bowery St. be included in the next paving program. Motion carried. COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL :10, 1973 Dir. of Public Works Speer reported on the request from Johnson Co. Health Dept. to extend sewer service on Sand too high to be feasible Road. He reported that the cost was was moved by Connell and seconded by Hick- at this time. It -that the City Manager be instructed to notify Johnson erson Co. Health Dept. concerning the matter and that the sewer in 1976. would be included in the Capitol Improvements Program Motion carried. Public Works Director Speer reported on.the request from property owners for sanitary sewer service in the 2100 and Dr. outlined alternatives. 4S 2200 Blocks of South Riverside and be held, An informal meeting with the property owners will with further report forthcoming. City Attorney .Honohan'presented the draft of the ordin- t3? ance amending the Pet Ordinance. Mayor Brandt stated that by Hickerson this was not what he had intended. It was moved by Connell that the proposed ordinance amendment and seconded be_ deferred one ,week. Motion carried. It'was moved by Connell and ,seconded by Hickerson that be deferred the report on bus service to Wardway Shopping Center one week. Motioncarried. Finance.Director Joe ugh reported on the request from P Wm. Gilpin for additional one hour meters in Market Street; Lot. in the vicinity He stated,that there were 20 one hour meters in the lot, y and there was only 33"1%3% of utilization of meters :He recommended these meters accepting any coin combination. the is adequately controlled`at this time. no:change as area It was moved by Con nell.and seconded by White that the City Manager be instructed.to inform,Mr. Gilpin of, the Finance Director's report and that ,the Council concurred with the report. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for 1973 public hearing on Plans, Spec. & Form of Contract for; reported Sidewalk Assessment Program. Public Works Dir. Speer being no other interested persons pre- on the Project. There; to speak for or against the Project, the Mayor declared sent the hearing closed. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Approving Plans, Spec. & Form of Contract be adopted. Upon roll 'call Brandt, Connell, Czar- necki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye', Motion carried. Councilman White questioned when the Council would discuss land use package. Mayor Brandt replied that they informal meeting on April 17th. could discuss it at the Tuesday -6- COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1973: Mayor Brandt announced the appointment of John William - son.as Student Representative to the Project Area Committee. a It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Mayor's appointment be approved. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt proclaimed, the week of April 28 to May 5th as Iowa City Clean -Up, Paint -Up Week. City Manager Wells asked the Council what they wanted to do concerning the realignment of First Avenue and grade separation as discussed in informal session.It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to defer the project for 30,days 'pending a specific report of alternatives, cost of alternatives for possible grade separation at the Rock Island Railroad.Crossing on First Avenue. Motion 'carried 4/1 Connell voting 'nay'. City Attorney Jay Honohan reported on the proposed ordin- ance relating to stopping for school buses in the City limits. He stated that when a bus is in a 35 mph zone or less,,motorists were not required to stop: -'Carded or`signed'school buses Ej�o carrying less than 9; passengers are not covered. He asked; the Council their feelings in including this in the ordinance. Mayor 'Brandt requested that the City Attorney' draft` an ordinance that -the.City;would conform, with!the standard State Regulation, and to contact the school administration in connection with inclusion of the less than 9 passenger buses.' It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Council adjourn to executive, session to discuss fair market y81 value for parcel 84-7. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Executive session was held then the 'regular meeting re- convened with Councilman Hickerson absent. It was moved by Connell.and seconded by,Czarnecki that the Resolution Establishing' Fair Market Value for Parcel 84-7, `'o' Jackson's Inc., be adopted.; Upon roll call Czarnecki, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. ■