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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-04-24 Council minutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING • APRIL 17, 1973 The Iowa City Council met in regular session on the 17th day of April, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Members present: Brandt, Connell, Hickerson, White. Czarnecki arrived at 4:30 P.M. Mayor Brandt presiding. The invocation was given by Rev. Roy Wingate, Gloria Dei Lutheran 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 regular meeting of April 17, 1973 subject to correction. Motion carried. Public Discussion: Ed Rate representing Eureka Lodge, appeared asking that public hearing be set for rezoning, denied by Planning & Zoning, of area near Bethany Baptist Church, 819 B Street. Eugene Radig, representing Bethany Baptist Church also appeared. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the public hearing be set for May 8th at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Motion carried. Atty. Al Leff appeared asking Council consideration of application for Class C Beer & Liquor Permit for Boulevard Room Ltd., 325 E. Market Street. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution of Approval of Application be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye', Czarnecki absent. Motion carried 4/0. Ernie Stoppelmoor appeared asking for Council consideration of application for Class B Beer for The Links, 1011 Arthur St. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolu- tion of Approval of Application be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, & Connell voted 'aye', Czarnecki absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the disbursements in the amount of $449,854.57 be approved, subject to audit. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of 3-15; Charter Committee meetings of 4-4 and 4-5 and the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of 4-12-73 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution to Issue Dancing Permit to Highlander, I80 and Hwy. 1 be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell and Hickerson voted 'aye', Czarnecki absent. Motion carried. • -2- • CONCIL MINUTES APRIL 17 1973 It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that • the letter from Roman S. Gribbs, Mayor of Detroit, concerning invitation to join Intl Union of Local Authorities be re- ceived and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the letter from Rev. Roy Wingate concerning parking in the 400 block of Van Buren Street be received, filed and referred to Planning & Zoning. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from Larry Wilhelm requesting permission to hold Government Day for Boy Scouts on 4-25-73 be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for action. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution approving Braverman -West Large Scale Residential Development Preliminary Plan be deferred until later in the Council meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Prohibiting Parking on the North Side of Newton Road for a distance of 50' west of both intersections of Valley and Lincoln be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Hickerson and White voted ''aye', Czarnecki absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution Awarding Contract for 1973 Sidewalk Program to Wolf Construction, Iowa City, $46,508.29 as recommended by the Staff, be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye', Czarnecki absent. Motion carried. Public Works Director Speer reported on the bids received for One 27,500 GVW Truck Chassis with Dump Body and Front Mounted Loader and the variance from budgeted amount. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Awarding Contract to Cline Truck & Equip. Co., Iowa City, $14,300. be adopted as recommended by the Staff. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye', Czar- necki absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the application from Iowa -Illinois Gas & Elec. Co. for construction on Highway ROW at entrance of Heinz Warehouse on Bypass 6 be approved. Motion carried, Czarnecki absent. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Prohibiting Parking on West side of Clinton St. between Benton. & Lafayette be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt and Hickerson voted 'aye', Connell abstained and Czarnecki • absent. Motion carried 3/0. -3- • CWCIL MINUTES APRIL 17, 1973 Finance Director Joe Pugh explained the bids for the 12 • automobiles and the variance from the amount budgeted and recommended the low bid of Hartwig Motors, Inc, at $35,722.00 It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Awarding the Contract to Hartwig Motors, Inc. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Hickerson and White voted 'aye', Czarnecki absent. City Attorney Jay Honohan advised that he had been nego- tiating with several agencies concerning the agreement for use of the Sanitary Landfill, and had had replies from Tiffin, Riverside, Lone Tree, Keokuk County and North Liberty accept- ing the agreement, but Oxford had declined. He requested permission to notify the other agencies that the privilege of signing the agreement for use of the Iowa City Landfill will be discontinued on April 30th. (Councilman Czarnecki arrived, 4:30 P.M.) It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to authorize the City Attorney to contract with the agencies as mentioned and to adopt the Resolution Approving the Use of the Iowa City Landfill by Other Municipalities. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the City Attorney be authorized to notify the other agencies that the privilege of using the Iowa City Landfill will be discontinued at the end of April. Motion carried. Director of Public works Ralph Speer reported on approving the parking on Sunday morning from 6 AM to 1 PM on Gilbert and Jefferson Streets near St. Paul Lutheran Chapel. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Approving Parking on Sunday morning on Gilbert Street and Jefferson Street as noted. Upon roll call Czar- necki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Transit Supt. John Pappas reported on the request for bus service to the Wardway Shopping Center and other expansion plans, outlining 4 alternatives in his memo. He recommended alternative #4 which would add one bus in addition to the 2 spares needed for maintenance and one route to the system,and would serve Wardway and the Mark IV complex on a 40 minute headway with $19,900 projected deficit and the addition of 1 1/2 full-time personnel positions. The Council concurred that they would discuss the report further at their discussion of the Capital Improvements Program, possibly the first week in May. The City Attorney reported on the proposea amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance and stated that the option of 1 year or 3 year licenses could be handled by the Clerk's . office, but recommended against 3 year licenses with refund provisions. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to instruct the City Attorney to amend the pet ordinance with the option for one year or 3 year license period. Motion carried. -q. • ACIL MINUTES APRIL 17, 1973 The Mayor asked what the Council could do to resolve the • problems of dog control. The City Manager stated that operat- ing procedure had been changed to allow disposal of animals, under contract with veterinarians, and he wanted to see what impact this would have in freeing time for employees. He stated the need for citizen cooperation in not allowing dogs to run loose and the need for a new animal shelter. City Attorney Jay Honohan reported on the status of the acquisition of the Kelley Cleaners property. The owner has filed a rezoning petition with Planning & Zoning for Central Business District zone, as the City had refused their counter proposal for $60,000 on the grounds that the property was probably erroneously appraised on CBD instead of C2 zone. The Attorney recommended proceeding with condemnation proc- edures. It was moved by white and seconded by Czarnecki that the City Attorney initiate condemnation proceedings on the Kelley property on Gilbert Street. Motion carried. Director of Community Development Dennis Kraft reported that the Planning & Zoning Commission could meet with the Council on the Braverman -West LSRD as requested. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that action be deferred one week on the Resolution approving the Large Scale Residen- tial Development for Braverman -West pending the meeting with Planning & Zoning Commission, Monday, April 23 at 7AM. Motion carried. Councilman white reported that the Council Legislative Committee had met to discuss two items, the Airport Fuel Tax Bill and the Anderson amendment to the -Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973. They asked for more time to discuss the Airport Fuel Tax Bill and requested the Airport Commission make a recommendation on it at their meeting on Thursday. The Committee recommended that the Council indicate its support of the Anderson amendment. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the Council indicate its support of the Anderson amendment to the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973; and authorized the Mayor and City Manager to communicate this support to our Congressman and two Senators. Motion carried. Councilman Hickerson reported on the Council Rules Committee consideration of the CBIC letter of April 3rd concerning Statement of Procedures. He stated that there is a need to clarify the responsibilities assigned by the Council to its own staff and commissions, to tighten up procedures, including timetables for reviews,and that they would have a proposal next week for Council consideration and they were asking for an estimate from each Board & Commission of what they lack by way of definition in these same general areas, for further discussions. -5- 0 COLCIL MINUTES APRIL 7, 1973 Councilman White stated that he wanted the City Attorney to initiate ga judicial action concerning the policy of pro4 ram. not releasin names of participants in Leased Housing The City Attorney said he would report on this later in the meeting. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Burton Frantz requesting delay of action on the proposed design stanndeards for publiformed, be ce ived orksand andfilso re- questing a study group Motion carried. The Mayor appointed Helen McGreevy, 212 South Clinton to the Urban Renewal Area Committee and William Hines, 12 Hawthorne, to a 3 year term on the Riverfront Commission, it was moved by expiring December 1975. roved. Motionconded by Hickerson that the appointments be app carried. the week of May 7th thru 12th Mayor Brandt proclaimed as Iowa City Hospital Week. City Manager Ray Wells explained that the Public Safety Department had been asked for a report on theLaw Enforce en t Center general concept for Johnson County.The studies without Policy is not to comment to State agencies on specific Council approval. He requested authorization to inform Mr. -Orr that we are in support of the general concept of joint law enforcement center in Johnson County, and we urge the funding of the study thru the Regional Planning Commission. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by rCtonindicate Iowa ell that the aCityrsza- tion be granted to the City Motion carried. interest in exploring this joint facility. The City Manager reported on the meeting with the Home - builders and developers concerning the design standards. lie although requested that no staff member s be ebroughtd oneuptudit9roupwas they could reply to technical questions moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the tCity the Manager be authorized to contact Mr. Frantz asking study group not include the staff and that Council encouraged the study with report back in 60 dayportOwas ufollowedssion due onrecommen- concerning when Planning 6 Zoning dations concerning elements thatwtake amendoet offficiathe Code, and whether, as the study group eared. The Council should give direction.Rev.l and HickersonWelsh p It was moved motion was withdrawn by Manager by Hickerson and seconded by Connell tthatt e Council wishes be authorized to 1) notify Mr. them to proceed with the appointment of the committee who is to report within 60 days, 2) that the Council has referred the necessary review to Planning 6 Zoningle at for back within days, and 3) esttoftthe committees. Motionff expertise is bcarried, both leve ls at the requ Czarnecki voting 'no'. I +it • &CIL MINUTES -6- APRIL 7,1973 The City Manager commented on the Park and Recreation recommendation concerning swimming pool rates for 1973 being amended to allow two 10C days per pool per week. Director of Parks and Recreation Gene Chubb noted the recommendation for free swimming instruction to children receiving welfare or the hot -lunch reduced rate. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to authorize the City Attorney to draw up a Resolution with these Park and Recreation recommendations. Motion carried. City Attorney Jay Honchan reported that charges had been filed against Lyle Seydel, Housing Coordinator for not disclos- ing names of tenants in Leased Housing to two groups. He recommended seeking injunctive action against the individuals involved pursuant to the chapter on the public records law. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the City Attorney seek injunctive action to prevent these records from being made open for examination. Motion carried, Czarnecki voting 'no'. The City Attorney reported receiving the official notice from the Equal Employment opportunity Commission on the com- plaint accusing the City of discrimination on basis of ace, sex, color,natural origin in the categories of wages, promo- tions, job classification, exclusion, terms of conditions, unspecified and other by Clara Oleson, Elizabeth Diecke and 2 City Library employees, Lauretta Eggers and Carol Spaziani. The City Attorney also requested authorization to condemn an easement to repair a storm sewer on Brookside Drive and obtain continuing easement, as altho Mr. Duncan had agreed, Ms.Krummenoehl had refused, and there is a possibility of damage to the Duncan house. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the City Attorney be instructed to proceed with condemnation for the easement. Motion carried. City Attorney Jay Honohan stated that the Chairman of the Charter Committee had requested permission to retain Mr. Martinoff of the Law College as counsel for their committee at $40 an hour rate. The Council concurred that the Attorney should report to Mr. Meardon that they needed a firmer package to put before Council for consideration. Reverend Robert Welsh appeared representing the Citizens for a Better Iowa City requesting a public hearing be set on May 22nd for consideration of the Sign Ordinance. After woulddiscussion an indicationlbyrthe sStaffaynthereext week foratime-tablefor early action. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 24, 1973 12:30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met for informal discussion at L2:30 P.M. on the 24th day of April, L973 in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Councilmen present were: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, White. Absent: Hickerson. Others present: Wells, Honohan, Pugh, Kraft, Bonnett, Klaus, Stolfus. Mayor Brandt announced discussion on adoption of Division VII of the Home Rule Bill. City Manager Ray Wells commented that previously the financial section had been excluded from discussion and asked Finance Director Joe Pugh to explain the recommendation to adopt Division VII, Parts I and II at this time. Mr. Pugh stated that the reasons were that we were considering a capitol improvements program, a fiscal policy and an 18 month budget. This would set the tax certification date up to October LSth, and would not include the sections on bonding. lie noted that there was no reason not to adopt the Resolution. City Attorney Jay Honohan advised that basically it would not affect work that the Charter Committee is doing. Mr. Pugh commented that the 23 funds we have now would be reduced to 7 funds; one a new General Fund consisting of 7 programs, such as Transportation, Administration and Environmental Protection & others; there would still be the 30 mill limit on the new General Fund, it would encompass the 7 programs and generally would cover the seven functional funds we have now. The other six funds would include Debt Service; Trust & Agency, all special accounts including urban renewal; Enterprise Fund, including sewer and water and parking. Budget preparation usually starting May 1, would be delayed to July 1 for Dept. Heads, and from July to September deliberation by Council. Mr. Wells noted that the Resolution would be on the agenda next week. The City Manager distributed the timetable requested for con- sideration of the Sign Ordinance. The Mayor requested some background for Pepperidge Farm Building discussion to take place at the Joint Meeting with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. The City Manager responded that one of the subjects suggested for discussion was the impending relocation of some of the County services to the Pepperidge Farm building south on Hwy. 218. He noted that the City is facing a critical need for warehouse space and maintenance space to handle over 250 pieces of rolling stock that the City owns. The Pepperidge Farm building is adjacent to City property, has loading docks, & could be an interim solution. The County also had needs for space for social services, so after discussion with Supervisor Burns, a cooperative lease agreement was investigated. Mayor Brandt asked why the City had dropped out of the negotiations. The City Manager noted that legally the City would need a referendum, and after a more critical look at the possible utilization, decided that the building does not Lend itself to a total maintenance facility.