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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-01 Council minutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING . APRIL 24, 1973 The Iowa City Council met in regular session on the 24th day of April, 1973, at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, White. Hickerson arrived at 4:50 P.M. Mayor Brandt presiding. The invocation was given by Rev. Ed. Heininger, Pastor of Congregational United Church of Christ. It was moved by White 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: Skip Laitner, 422 Brown Street, Chmn. Johnson County Commission on Environmental Quality appeared discussing the fuel and energy crisis. tie proposed that the City Council establish this as a priority of the Council and to refer it to the Jo. Co. Commission on Environmental Quality for study and also proposed that the Council support the resolu- tion in the State Legislature which would establish a committee to formulate a Statewide policy with cooperation with local government. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution be referred to the Council Legislative Committee for report at the next meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that Johnson Co. Comm. on Environmental Quality make recommendations as far as the energy crisis is concerned. Motion carried. Steve Wilder appeared concerning the need to reintroduce rail traffic to Iowa City. To shift the Chicago -Omaha routing back to the Rock Island Railroad needs Council's support. Mayor Brandt agreed that the Council would again offer support, as they did before. Bill Ackerman, 614 Newton Road appeared regarding the petition asking that parking be prohibited on Newton Rd. that had been submitted previously. Fie stated that the 50' prohibition was unacceptable. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Connell that the letter be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back to the Council. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the minutes of the Planning & Zoninq meeting of. 4-17-73; CATV Committee meeting of 4-2-73 and Charter Committee meetings of 4-11 and 4-12-73 be received and filed. Motion carried. Councilman Czarnecki questioned where the minutes of the (lousing Comm. were regarding the last public meeting held • and asked the City Manager to report. -2 • ACIL MINUTES APRIL 24, 1973 It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the . Resolution to Approve Class B Beer Permit Application for Bushnell's Turtle, Clinton Street Mall be approved. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki- voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried 4/0. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer & Liquor Control License Application for. Ambrose, Inc., dba/Moody Blue, South Gilbert St. be approved. Upon roll call White abstained, Hick- erson absent, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried 3/0. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from Rev. Robert Welsh, Chmn. CBIC, including a list of suggested named of persons interested in serving on three Commissions be received, filed and referred to the Mayor and Council appointment committee. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the letter. from Robert L. Hess, 1515 S. Dodge Street, concerning enforcement of the animal control ordinance be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Graham W. Watt, Dir. of. Office of Revenue Sharing, concerning data on Iowa City's portion of revenue sharing and increase in allocation for Iowa City, be received and failed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Senator Hughes, inviting comments on various federally funded programs be received, filed and the City Mgr. asked to respond to the letter. Motion carried. The City Manager requested remarks from the Council for the response. It was moved by White & seconded by Connell that the request from Roy Chopek, Amer. Legion Auxiliary for permission for sale of Poppies 5/14/73, be received, filed & referred to the City Mgr. for processing. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced receipt of request from Atty. Mul- lin for Braverman -West for deferral of action. fie suggested that the City Mgr., City Atty. and City Engr., Dir.. of Comm. Development make recommendations concerning the proposal to Planning & Zoning Commission. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution be deferred until the Staff and Planning & Zoning can report back,and that the re- quest be referred back to Planning & Zoning Commission for additional consideration. Motion carried. 0 -3- • CIL MINUTES APRIL 24, 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the . Resolution Accepting Work for Urban Renewal Business Reloca- tion Mall, Project R-1.4 be deferred one week, as requested by Staff. Motion carried. City Atty. Honohan and Gene Chubb, Parks & Recreation Dir. reported on the resolution establishing rates for swimming Pools. After discussion, .it was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by White that the Resolution Establishing Rates for Swimming Pools be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt voted 'nay', Connell, Czarnecki and White voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried 3/1. Mayor Brandt explained that he would have liked to have had time to analyze the resolution. Councilman Hickerson arrived at 4:50 P.M. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the recommendation from Planning & Zoning Commission approving Project R-14 Urban Renewal Plan Modifications, be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the request from Super Cab for taxicab stand at southwest corner of Washington & Dubuque Street intersection be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Motion carried. City Manager Wells recommended that the request from John Wilson for sidewalk construction through the Civic Plaza Parking Lot be deferred. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the report be deferred one week. Motion carried. Councilman Nickerson reported that the State Finance Comm. had retained the firm which has been very active in program performance budgeting in Iowa to begin the analysis of the new procedures, forms and guidelines which will be involved in the Home Rule Bill in City Financing. Councilman Czarnecki reported that in Arkansas a planner was to be hired with HUD funds to do planning for revenue sharing and suggested this as an alternate source of revenue. Mayor Brandt proclaimed the week of April 25-29 & the day of April 27th as Arbor Week and Arbor Day respectively, and proclaimed the week of May 1-7 as Respect for Law Week. City Manager Wells reported on the request from Mr. Bob Rogers for rental of land at the landfill for grazing purposes, and outlined the agreement. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki. that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a monthly agreement. Motion carried. 0 -4- • *CIL MINUTES APRIL 24, 1973 City Manager Wells commented on the timetable for the • proposed sign ordinance that had been given to the Council at the informal meeting earlier. Councilman White suggested an additional week, for Council study and discussion. City Atty. ffonohan reported on the proposed ordinance to amend 4.21.2 of Municipal Code, by issuing dog tags either for a year or three years, depending on the applicant's preference. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the rules be suspended and the 1st reading of the Ordinance be given. by title only. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye' and lst reading given. It was moved by ffickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Atty. Meardon representing property owners Alberhasky, Jeter, Shay and Selzer on First Avenue concerning proposed grade separated railroad crossing, stating they're relying on contracts as previously written, be received and filed. Motion carried. City Attorney Honohan submitted his letter of resignation from the City effective December 31, 1973 due to the conflict for time between his private practice, his family and the work for the City. Mayor Brandt stated that the resignation would be accepted with a great deal of reluctance. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter be received and filed, and that their personal appreciation for his services to the City would be given later. Motion carried. Public Discussion: Rev. Robert Welsh spoke in apprecia- tion for the timetable for the proposed sign ordinance and asked if the Rules Committee report on CBIC suggestions for Council procedures was ready. Councilman Hickerson responded that the report had been prepared and would be submitted next week. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Council adjourn to executive session to discuss the Blakely Lawsuit. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Executive session was held, the Council reconvened in regular session. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution of Approval of Class B Beer Permit Application for The Best Steak House, S. Dubuque Street, be approved. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. 9 w 0 COUNCIL DISCUSSION APRIL 24, L973 12:30 P.M. The Iuwa City City Council met for informal discussion at 12:30 P.M. on the 24th day of April, 1973 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 15th, 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 rover 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 llwy. 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. I.AMCKA MU. tvi A:-O(v wvn 1161% COUNCIL DISCUSSION MAY 1, 1973 12:30 PM The Iowa city City Council met for informal discussion on the 1st day of'May,,1973 at 12:30 PM in the, Conference Room at the civic ,Center. Council- men present were: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki,"Hickerson, and White. Absent: None. Others present: Speer,, Bonnett, Klaus; Palmer, Chubb,KKraft, Honohan Wells, Stolfus, Pugh, Strabala & Wormershauser. Mayor Brandt announced the discussion on Capital Improvements Program and Revenue Sharing Funds. Councilman Hickersonrequested a descriptive rationale for the suggested " 73 projects and why they are priority items. Council discussed additional personnel for staff or hiring`of consultants or reliance on Regional Planning. Councilman White reported that at multi - county meetings, all concurred.that they do not want to create an additional. Level of planning. The City Manage commented that both personnel and consultants could be used along with changes in procedure, such as electron- • is radio equipment, _.Project 10-1. Discussion included 19-25 Low Income Housing, 100 units, the planning or legal fees, soil surveys and options on land; 10 money to be used f -3, Urban Redevelopment Program, need for 50,000 population,' consider another census7; 10-4, Ralston`Creek Planning„ $30,000,_Total $14,000,000 for acquisition and construction of facilities; 10-5, Street Lighting Plan, concern for area around central business district; 10-6 Base Mapping Program, need for personnel, aerial mapping of city. Further discussion included 20-1, Property Acquisition, includes Kelley ivic Center; 20-2, Parking Cleaners and residence North of CConstruction mprovement at Civic Center, Program, temporary surface at Kelley, permanent i permanent surface under bridge, and resurfacing Iowa Ave lot., The question was raised where! -ext egsion S, of's;P1aza ,lot would; be included. , rMr Wells dis cussed the possibility for the Law Enforcement Facility where present Post Office Annex is located. Mr. Honohan noted that we own the land but will be negotiatingion the building. Councilman Czarnecki suggested an amount be put in the CIP for additional building site purchases, long range d concerning cooperation with schools on projections, discussion followe parks and schools, improvement for entrances to the City, decisions later relating to Urban Renewal. The City Manager reminded the Council that con- relatinrning facilities to accommodate volumes of traffic downtown,.the,City is, committed to expenditures in"the Urban Renewal area and committed to a long- and mentioned consideration of University policies. term=parking policy, Mr. Pugh commented on the project started 2 years ago including the purchase of Land for Willow Creek and Oak Grove parks, '73 program includes completion of acquisition and development; also, on litigation on acquisition of park property on North Dubuque, probably $23,000 to complete; these would finish up the $200,000 Park Bond Issue.