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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-04-17 Council minutes0 MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 101 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 minutes 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 carried. Lane Mashaw member of Board of Directors of the Iowa Chapter American Public Works Association presented a certifi- cate in appreciation of Public Works Director 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; CATV Committee meeting of 3-26; Charter Committee meetings of 3-21, 28, 29 and Traffic Board meeting of 4-9-73 be received and 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, Inc. 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 6 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. -2 - 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 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 1 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. Jim Ryan, 440 Wales, PAT Coordinator appeared discussing items listed in his letter concerning the proposed tenant - landlord ordinance ,and request for names of persons participa- 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 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 Housing 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. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Rev. Cletus Madsen, Pastor of St. Wenceslaus Church, requesting alley between Dodge & 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 of fallen 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 Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Sisten Mary Venarda, Administrator Mercy Hosp. concerning National Hospital Week, be received, filed and that the City Manager will notify them who will be attending. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by 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 Hickerson 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 Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Increasing Membership on the Iowa City Riverfront -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 moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to approve Mayor Brandt's appointment of Barbara Nicknish, 832 Kirkwood, term expiring December, 1974 on the Commission. Motion carried. 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 Resolution Setting 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. lie 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 201. 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. He 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. lie 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 by Connell that the alley between Dodge & Lucas St., south of Bowery St. be included in the next paving program. Motion carried. -s - 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 Road. He reported that the cost was too high to be feasible at this time. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hick- erson that the City Manager be instructed to notify Johnson Co. Health Dept. concerning the matter and that the sewer would be included in the Capitol Improvements Program in 1976. Motion carried. Public Works Director Speer reported on the request from property owners for sanitary sewer service in the 2100 and 2200 Blocks of South Riverside Dr. and outlined alternatives. An informal meeting with the property owners will be held, with further report forthcoming. City Attorney Honohan presented the draft of the ordin- ance amending the Pet Ordinance. Mayor Brandt stated that this was not what he had intended. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the proposed ordinance amendment be deferred one week. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the report on bus service to Wardway Shopping Center be deferred one week. Motion carried. Finance Director Joe Pugh reported on the request from Wm. Gilpin for additional one hour meters in Market Street Lot. He stated that there were 20 one hour meters in the vicinity and there was only 33 1/3% of utilization of meters in the lot, these meters accepting any coin combination. He recommended no change as the area is adequately controlled at this time. It was moved by Connell 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 public hearing on Plans, Spec. & Form of Contract for 1973 Sidewalk Assessment Program. Public Works Dir. Speer reported on the Project. There being no other interested persons pre- sent to speak for or against the Project, the Mayor declared 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 could discuss it at the Tuesday informal meeting on April 17th. -6- COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 1973 Mayor Brandt announced the appointment of John William- son as Student Representative to the Project Area Committee. 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 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 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, 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.