HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-08 Council minutesMINRES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MING
• MAY 11 1973
'1'hc 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.
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
be received and filed. Motion carried.
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.
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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 thatthe
rules be suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance Amend-
ing Section 4.21.2 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.
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MAY 1, 1973
• It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that
the Resolution Approving Contract & Bond for Wolf Construction,
Inc., 1973 Sidewalk Project, be adopted. Upon roll call Connell,
Czarnecki., Iiickerson, white and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion
Carrio,l.
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
be adopted. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Iiickerson, 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,
Iiickerson 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, Iiickerson, 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 Plans & Specifications be adopted.
Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt & Connell
voted 'aye'. Motion carried.
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MAY 1, 1973
Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for
public hearing on Rezoning of Plum Grove Acres property on
Ilwy. 41, 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 Flonohan reported that legal action would
not be needed on the First Avenue Realignment Project.
Councilman }lickerson 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 1st 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.
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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. fie requested that the executive
session include discussion of a lawsuit between Hughes and the
City on a paving assessment. He reported that the City of
Coralville today had requested additional time for entering
into the Sanitary Landfill agreement. The Council concurred
that the City Attorney contact the Mayor of Coralville for
explanation.
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. After discussion, it was
moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to authorize
a $500. maximum for the Charter Committee to fulfill this
need for legal review and that additional research which may
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 a letter of appreciation for Bob Stumme'swork on
the Cable Television committee would be appropriate, and
noted the CATV meeting this evening. It was moved by
Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the minutes record
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 moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that
the meeting be adjourned to Executive Session to discuss the
acquisition and disposition of property in the Urban Renewal
Project R-14, including fair market values for Parcels 92/11
and 101/6; discussion of the Hughes lawsuit; and for appoint-
ments to Boards and Commissions. Upon roll call Hickerson,
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'.
Motion carried.
It was moven by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki
that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION
MAY 8, 1973
12:30 P.M.
The Iowa City City Council met in informal session on
May 8th, 1973 at 12:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the
Civic Center. Councilmen present were Brandt, Connell, Czar-
necki, Hickerson and White. Others present were: Bonnett,
Pugh, Hess, Klaus, Chubb, Wollmershauser, Kraft, Stolfus.
The topic for discussion was the remodeling of the Civic
Center. Bill Nowysz presented the plan for remodeling and
cost estimates for administrative, finance, public works and
planning departments in the Civic Center including removing
partitions, lowering ceilings, adding new partitions, counters,
cabinets and shelving,, replacing;,l light shad�nc devices,
carpeting and tile, new overhead door for niy:.L ase,; revision
of mechanical system (heating, air-conditioning) and revision
of the electrical system -- cost $135,992.
City Manager Ray Wells explained theetwo divisions --
1)-heat, light, noise and functional use of space, and 2)
cosmetic, exterior trim to be same for municipal complex.
Council discussed ramp access for wheelchairs. Arrange-
ment to assure handicapped having services of City Hall avail-
able was also discussed, with Council concurrence to stay
with plan as.presented.
Mr. Nowysz and Mr. Wells explained the solar shields for
the Civic Center exterior, and the new steps and planting
area in front of Civic Center.
Council discussed fascia placement and weight; mechanical
system; re -use of present light fixtures.
Bill Gauger explained the zoning concept for air -handling
and that the present chiller would be retained.
Mr. Wells discussed the Fiscal Policy, noting that the
Fiscal Policy is the governor of the Capital Improvements
Program, and could be re-evaluated and re -adjusted, and if.
approved, resource parameters should be set, and agreed that
the Fiscal Policy would be discussed with the Capital Improve-
ments Program at the public meeting. Mr. Pugh explained self -
supported loans as those which produce adequate income to pay
principal and interest on a self liquidating basis. He stated
that each Capital Expenditure will undergo a project analysis
to support or define what the financing will be. Council
discussion disclosed that the ceiling on debt service would
not exceed 258 of the total levy for all purposes; that the
borrowing reserve should not exceed 808 of the potential in-
debtedness.. That concerning page 3 and Item 9, the City Mgr.
explained that in effect that revenue from outside may in any
given year, have the effect of diminishing the tax levy, but
that you not apply it directly, and Mr. Pugh added that it was
an assumption and not part of the policy; that $5 on Page 4
was also an assumption, the maximum maturity was 20 yr., and it
was assumed that they would be paid off in 10 yrs.; that Item
6, Pay, As You Go Financing, includes current revenue generated
by taxation, and also state aid & federal aid, such as revenue
sharing. He also discussed the 2 1/2 mill levy. The Staff
discussed the statement that tax supported loans shall not exceed
one million dollars in any year of Capital Improvement Program,
and advised that there are no -prepayment provisions on out-
standing'C%O.bonds listed in the financial report.
Mr. Wells announced 2 future meetings to discuss the finan-
cial report and annual administrative reports.
The City Manager asked Mr. Pugh to comment on the new court
system as it affects our parking system. Mr. Pugh stated that
recent legislation had established the Magistrate Court, and the
follow-up of parking violations and filing of charges which
have been handled by the City Finance Dept., may be retained by
the City or turned over to the County Clerk of Court. He requested
direction from the Council, as an ordinance would have to be
adopted to 'opt -out'. Mr. Wells cited two 'things, 1) whether
to physically remove the parking department to the County or to
transfer the authority, and, 2) If we opt-out,how do we mechani-
cally link the, processes.
Jim Hess noted that illegal parking fine would be the
uniform citation of $2. plus $5. court costs, total $7. Mr. Pugh
stated he had discussed procedures with the Co. Clerk, Mr. Wom-
bacher; and that the City might gain financially by elimination
of police court and parking ticket girls; and the City would
still get the $2 fines.
The City Attorney indicated that we probably would be pro-
viding office space for at least 2 part time magistrates and
that possibly the $5 court costs might be eliminated, and cited
his concern that it is the follow-up procedures on the violations
that makes people feed the meters. He noted that Mr. Pugh, had
created an excellent system for collection of overtime violations.
Mr. Wells mentioned another problem, serving of the warrant.
The Mayor stated that unless the Council takes some decisive
action, it automatically goes to the Courthouse. He suggested
a further report by the Staff and legal counsel as soon as possible.
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COUNCIL DISCUSSION
MAY 8, 1973
12:30 P.M.
The Iowa City City Council metininformal session on
May 8th, 1973 at 12,:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the
Civic Center.Councilmen present were Brandt, Connell, Czar-
necki, Hickerson and. White. ,Others present were: Bonnett,
Pugh, Hess, Klaus, Chubb, Wollmershauser,.Kraft, ',Stolfus.'
The :topic for discussion was the remodeling of the Civic'
Center. Bill Nowysz presented` the plan for remodeling and
cost 'estimates for administrative, finance, public works and
planning departments in the Civic Center including removing
partitions, lowering ceilings,j,adding new partitions, counters,
cabinets and shelving, replacing light shading devices,
carpeting and tile, new overhead door for night use, revision
of mechanical system (heating,,�air-;conditioning) and 'revision
of the electrical system -- cost $135,992:
City Manager Ray Wells explained the two divisions -
1) heat, light, noise and functional use of space, and 2),'
cosmetic, exterior trim to be same for municipal complex.,'
Council discussed ramp access for wheelchairs. Arrange-
ment to assure handicapped having services of City Hall avail-
able was also discussed,' with Council concurrence
with plan as presented. to stay'
Mr, Nowysz and Mr. Wells explained the solar c>hieldslfor-
the Civic Center exterior, and the •iew steps and planting'
area in front of Civic Center:
Council discussed fascia' placement and weight; mechanical
system; re -use of present light fixtures.
Bill Gauger explained the zoning concept for air -handling
and that the ,present chiller would be retained.
Mr. Wells discussed the Fiscal Policy, noting that the
Fiscal Policy is the governor of ,the Capital Improvements
Program, and could be re-evaluated and re -adjusted, and if
approved,' resource parameters should be set, and agreed that
the'Fiscal Policy wculd be discussed with the Capital Improve-
ments'Program at the, public' meeting'. Mr. Pugh explained self
supported loans as those which produce adequate income to pay
principal and interest on a self liquidating basis. He stated
that each Capital Expenditure will undergo a project analysis
to support or define what the financing will be. Council
discussion disclosed that the ceiling on debt service would
S not exceed 258 of the total levy for all purposes; that the
borrowing reserve should not exceed 80% of the potential in-
debtedness.
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explained that in effect that revenue from outside may in any
given year, have the effect of diminishing the tax _levy, but
that you not apply it directly, and Mr. Pugh, added that it was
an assumption and not part of the policy; that #5 on Page 9
was also an assumption, the maximum: maturity was 20 yr:, and it
was assumed that they would be paid off in 10 yrs2 that Item
6, PaY- As You, Go Financing, includes current Yr
by by taxation, and also state aid & federal aid, such as revenue'
sharing. Ele also discussed the 2 1/2 mill
levy. The Staff
discussed the statement that tax supported loans shall not exceed
one million dollars in any year of, apital Improvement Program,'
and advised that there are no prepayment' provisions on out-
standing ,CO.bonds listed in the financial report.
htr. Wells announced 2 future meetings to discuss the Finan-
cial report and annual adminisrative`'reports.
The City Manager asked Mr. Pugh
system as it affects our to comment on the new court
parking system. Mr. Pugh stated that
recent legislationlhad established the Magistrate Court, and ;the
follow-up of parking violations and filing, of charges which
have been handled by the City Finance De
pt.,_may be retained by
the City or turned over to the County Clerk of Court. He requested
direction from the 'Council, as an Jrdinance would have He be
adopted to 'opt -out', Mr, Wells cited twu things'',1') whether
to -physically remove the parking department to the',ICounty or toy
transfer the authority, and, 2)
callylink theprocessesIf we opt-out,how do we mechani-
''.
Jim 'Hess noted that 'illegal parking fine would be the
uniform citation of $2. plus 5.
stated $ sour C
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a ted he had _osts, total
discussed procedures'wi'th the Co. Clerk, Mr. Womugh
basher; and that the Cit m'
of ,• Y fight gain financially n
Police court and Parking ticket by elimination
Still get the $2 fines. 4ir1s; and the City would
The City Attorney indicated that we probably would be'pro-
viding office space for at least 2 part time magistrates and
that possibly the $5 court costs might be eliminated, and cited
his concern that it is the follow-up procedures on the violations
that makes people feed"the meters. He noted that Mr. Pugh had
created an excellent system for collection of overtime violations,
Mr. Wells mentioned another problem, serving of tLe warrant.
The Mayor stated that unless the Council takes some decisive
action, it automatically goes to the Courthouse. He suggested
a further report by the Staff and legal counsel as, soon as possible.