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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-01 Minutes numberedMOTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL TING MAY 1, 1973 The City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular session on the 1st day of May, 1973 at 4:00 P.M, in the Council Cham- bers of the Civic Center. Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White. Mayor Brandt presiding. The invocation was given by Monsignor Cletus Madsen, Pastor of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the amount read be considered a full reading and to approve the Council minutes of April 24, 1973 subject to correction. Motion carried. Public Discussion: Galen Carlson, 721 Seventh Avenue, appeared concerning the petition which had been received and filed on April 10th concerning reinstatement of Parking on Seventh Avenue. The Council requested that he present written alternatives. Pat Hanrahan, Director of Iowa City Volunteer Service Bureau appeared and introduced Julie Burns, student at Regina; Laurie Davies, student at West High and Jim St. Johns, student at City High, who asked the Mayor to declare the week of May 6-12 as Youth Recruitment Week in Iowa City. Mayor Brandt presented a Resolution of Commendation to Herman Good for his 21 years of dedicated service in the Cemetery Div. of Parks & Recreation Dept. of the City. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. 4�r'; It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the minutes of the Charter Committee meeting 4-18; CATV Committee meeting of 4-16; Housing Commission meetings of 3-28, 4-4, 4-12 and 4-18; and Parks & Recreation Comm, meeting of 4-11-73 �E4 be received and filed. Motion carried. �r It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the petition for suspension of taxes for Rose Zetek be granted. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from James V. Roegiers, Chmn. of Parks & Recreation Commission, concerning the Capital Improvements Proq. be received filed and the matter to be discussed further with long range capital improvements program. Motion carried. -2- • OUNCIL MINUTES MAY 1, 1973 It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from James Stier, Chmn. of Housing Commission, concerning recommendations for the proposed Tenant -Landlord Ordinance be received and that the Commission be informed that the Council will within the next thirty days, set a date for a joint meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from Gordon Webster concerning the proposed Landlord - Tenant Ordinance be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Dr. Gary K. Phelps, Newton Road, concerning parking on Newton Rd. be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back and scheduled for discussion with the Council at the next discussion on parking systems and adjustments. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from the Civil Service Commission with certifica- tions of eligibility of Steven A. Heath, Charlene A. Beebe, Ernest Baty, Jr., David G. Arkovich, William A. Kidwell, Dale R. Nelson, Mark W. Dixon, Leo D. Eastwood, Allan L. Young, Cynthia Hull for Police Officer in the Police Dept. be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the rules be suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance Amend- ing Section 9.21.2 of the City Code, establishing one year license period for dogs be given by title only. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye', 2nd reading given. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Approving Contract Amendment for U. R. Business Relocation Mall be approved. Leonard Greenwood, Park Fair, Inc. appeared discussing the disagreement. George Bonnett, City Engineer & Ralph Speer, Dir. of Public Works commented. The first motion was withdrawn. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the request for additional extension for contract be referred to the City Manager, City Attorney and U. R. attorney for report at the next meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution Accepting the Work for U. R. Business Relocation Mall, Park Fair, Inc. be deferred one week. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Electing to Act Under Home Rule Act Section 1 and 2 of Division VII dealing with taxes, funds,budgeting and accounting for Municipal Government be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. r,I=. -3- OUNCIL MINUTES MAY 1, 1973 It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that li the Resolution Approving Contract & Bond for Wolf Construction, Inc., 1973 Sidewalk Project, 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 Accepting the Work by Wolf Construction, on 1970 Sidewalk Project and Directing Engineer to Prepare Levy S j� 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 Adopting & Levying the Final Schedule of Assess- ments and Providing Payment for 1970 Sidewalk Improvement Project be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for public hearing on amendments to U. R. Project R-14. Urban Renewal Director Jack Klaus outlined previous actions and the . proposed amendments including deletion of 25 parcels. There being no interested persons present to speak for or against the Project, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Amending U. R. Plan R-14 and!Authorizing City Manager to Make Modifications be adopted. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution ('Approving Amended Urban Renewal Plan and Feasibility of Reloca- tion be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public hearing on Plans & Specifications for 1973 Court Street Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. Public Works Director 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 White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Approving Plans & Specifications 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 public hearing on Plans & Specifications for 1973 Court Street Paving Improvement Project. There being no interested persons present to speak for or against the Project, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Resolution Approving Pans & Specifications be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt & Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. �r19 -4- 0 0 COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 1, 1973 Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for public hearing on Rezoning of Plum Grove Acres property on Hwy. #1, adjoining Westinghouse Learning Corp. Dennis Kraft, Dir. of Community Development reported on the previous action. Bruce Glasgow representing Plum Grove Acres appeared speaking for the rezoning. Atty. Phil Leff representing Westinghouse Learning Corp. appeared opposing the rezoning. There being no other interested persons present, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. City Manager Wells reported 2 alternatives for John Wilson's request for sidewalk construction thru Civic Plaza Parking area and discussed 1) maintenance, 2) esthetics, 3) added value. Other Staff commenting were Parks & Recreation { Director Chubb and Director of Public Works Speer. John Wilson appeared stating he would do whatever necessary to assure feasibility for the City. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the request be referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for negotiation with Mr. Wilson to the end that an appropriate agreement be reached for pres- entation to the Council. Motion carried. City Attorney Honohan reported that legal action would not be needed on the First Avenue Realignment Project. Councilman Hickerson submitted the Rules Committee report on the CBIC communication of April 3 involving Boards and Commissions. They recommended that the Council undertake development of a policy which recognizes the complex nature of responsibilities shared by the Council with its Boards, Commissions, committee & Staff and establishes clearer pro- cedures and time tables in meeting these responsibilities, and suggested 2 initial steps to be initiated, these reports to be submitted by July 1, 1973 to the Council for further consideration by the Council. Mayor Brandt proclaimed the day of May 3rd as Women's Day in Iowa City and the month of May as American Business Women's Association Month. Councilman Hickerson also noted " that this was the lst anniversary of City Manager Wells tenure in Iowa City. City Manager Wells announced the distribution of the Annual Reports of the Administrative Staff and Boards and Commissions, and announced the date of the annual meeting with the Borads and Commissions on May 14th at 4:00 P.M. -5- ONCIL MINUTES MAY 1, 1973 City Attorney Honohan presented a memorandum to the Coun- cil concerning the Sign Ordinance and requested setting a schedule for the proposed ordinance back a week also setting the public hearing next week. He requested the session include discussion of a lawsuitbetweentHughes xandtthe City on a paving assessment. He reported that the City of Coralville today had requested additional time for entering that the into the Sanitary Landfill agreement. The Council concurred explanationty Attorney contact the Mayor of Coralville for Mayor Brandt reported that the Chairman of the Charter Committee had requested legal counsel to basically review the draft of the Charter, a ceiling limit of $500., and for additional research assistance. Sg<� moved by Hickerson and seconded byf za discussion, it was a $500. maximum for the Charter CommitteeCzarnecki to authorize need for legal review and that addional research lwhich smay be needed at the legal staff level be arranged thru the City Manager. Motion carried, White voting no,. Rev. Robert Welsh appeared asking for copies of the sign ordinance proposal given by the Atty. to the Council. Concerning the Rules Committee Procedures Report, he noted CBIC's offer to sponsor a joint meeting on June 4th. He suggested Cable Television fcommitteetwouldobeBap ropri appropriate, an on theIs noted the CATV meeting this evenin It pas moved and 1 Hickerson and seconded by Connell that theminutes record x the Council's appreciation for the citizen activities and \(} contributions of Mr. Stumme, and the fact of this action taken formally by the Council be communicated to Mrs. Stumme. Motion carried. It was bHicn and ed on the meeting bevadjournedktosExecutivecondeSessionytoodiscusshthe acquisition and disposition of property in the Urban Renewal Project R-14, including fair market values for Parcels 92/11 Q and 101/6; discussion of the Hughes lawsuit; and for appoint- ments �� to Boards and Commissions. Upon roll call Hickeon White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Executive session was held, after which the regular meeting was reconvened. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Approving Fair Market Value for Parcels 92/11, Swails and 101/6, Peet be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. M Motion carried. •v It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the meeti g be adjourned. Mot on ca ried. dna IX ��/_7 �� .� CC ' ' �! `•.0 % (. 4'. V t.. X -)It