HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-05-29 Council minutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 22 1973
The Iowa City Council met in regular session on the 22nd
day of May, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the,
Civic;Center.
Members present: Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White.
Absent: Connell. Mayor Brandt presiding.
The invocation was given by Rev. Robert Welsh, First
Christian Church.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki..*.hat
the amount read be considered a full reading and to approve
the minutes of the regular Council meeting held May 15,'1973,
subject to correction. (Motion carried.,
It was moved by White and 'seconded by 'Hickerson that the
disbursements in the amount of ,$655,256.39,be approvedlsubject
to audit. Motion' carried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the,
minutes of the Regional Planning Commission meeting 4 -18:, -
Charter Committee meeting 5-8 and 5-9; and Planning '
Commission meeting 5-10-73 be received and filed: & Zoning
Motion carried.
It;was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the
Resolution to Issue Cigarette Permits be adopted. Upon roll
call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and ,Brandt voted 'aye', Connell
absent.; Motion carried.'
It;was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the
Resolution to Approve Class C'Beer Permit Application to Sav
Mor Gas; 1104 S. Linn Street be adopted. Upon roll 'call Czar-
necki, Hickerson,White and Brandt vd 'aye' Connell absent:
Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czar-
necki that the standard letter of protest, allowing 'sale of beer
by service stations, be enclosed with the Beer Application sent
to the State.', Motion carried, White voting 'nay'.
It was moved by ,White and seconded by Hickerson that the
Resolution to Approve Class C Beer & Liquor Control Application
for the Airliner, South Clinton Street, be adopted. Upon roll
call Hickerson, White, Brandt and Czarnecki voted 'aye', Connell
absent., Motion carried".
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that
the Resolution to Refund Class C Beer & Liquor Control License
to Max J. Neppel dba/Nep's, 208 N. Linn Street be adopted.
Upon roll call white, Brandt, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted
,aye', Connell absent.
-2- COUNCIL MINUTES
• MAY 22, 1973
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the
letter from Della A. Grizel, Sheridan Avenue, concerning pur-
chcse of additional buses and routing be received and filed.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded',by White that the
letters from Jim Ryan, PAT Coordinator, concerning ,May 15th`
Council meeting be received and filed. Motioncarried.
It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the
Civil Service Certification of Eligibility for Firefighters for
Terry Keely, Elmer L. Beckler, Rodney',Waldschmidt, Melvin' Stah
mer,'Donald Michel, Willard Miller and Glenn Johnson be approved.
Motion carried.
It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hickerson that
the Annual Administrative. Report and the Annual Reports of
Boards and Commissions be received., Motion carried. It was
announced that the Annual Department Head meeting will be held
at 2:00 P.M.',on May 30, 3973.
It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by'Hickerson;that
the letter from Dean Borg, Dir. of Hospital. Information Services,
with information regarding hospitals in Iowa 'City 'be received
and filed.: Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that
the letter from Leslie Moore, Chamber Parking Committee, con-
cerning parking fines and enforcement effective July 1, 1973,
be received and filed. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that
the notice of revisions to gas tariff schedule from Iowa -Ill.'
Gas '& Electric Co. be received and filed'. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the
letter from 0. R. Hibbeler, Goodwill Industries, concerning_
First Avenue relocation be received and filed. 'Motion carried.
It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hickerson that
the letter from Richard W. Burger; Pres. Chamber of :Commerce,
concerning new parking fines under court reform 'system be re-
ceived and filed. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that
the letter from Larry J. Boyd, Standard oil Co. concerning
allocation of gasoline supplies be received and filed. Motion
carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that
the 3rd reading of the Ordinance Rezoning Plum Grove Acres
property on Hwy. l adjoining Westinghouse. Learning Corp, be
deferred untill all 'Councilmen:are present to vote on the
ordinance. Motion carried'.
iIt was moved by, Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that
the rules be suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance
Rezoning Bethany Baptist Church property at 1839 B Street, be
given by title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, Hick-
erson and White voted 'aye', Connell absent: 2nd reading given.
Atty. Wm. Meardon,Chairman of the Charter Committee
appeared presenting a draft of the Commission's report on duties
of the Council and the 'City Manager and asked' for their' suggest
tions and comments: Councilman Hickerson commended the Charter
Committee for their seriousness' and purpose of meeting. Also
that the minutes were invaluable.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that
a public hearing be set for 4:00 P.M. on dune 12th on'amen'd-
ing the Zoning Ordinance and Establishing a Sign 'Ordinance.
Motion carried, White voting 'nay'.
It was moved by Hickerson s ,seconded by Czarnecki that
the Resolution Accepting the Work on Street Tree Planting,l
approved by the Staff, be adopted. Upon roll,call Hickerson,
Brandt and Czarnecki voted 'aye', Connell absent'andl,White
abstaining. Motion carried 3/0. Mayor Brandt stated that the
innovation of,a follow up letter' notifying the property owners
of tree plantings and care for was very, good.
it It was moved by White and 'seconded by Czarnecki' that the
Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat for
Court Hill, Scott
Blvd. Addn., Part I be deferred until the rezoning matter is
resolved. Motion carried.
City Atty. Honohan reported on the status of special use
provisions. He reported that this is not legal under Iowa law.
There were two alternatives' the Council could take: (•1)` set-
ting standards for automatic issuance of conditional use per-
mits, turning the process over to the Board of Adjustment or.
(2) amend the zoning ordinance allowing specific uses in specif:
zones under certain circumstances. 'Mayor Brandt asked for note:
from the City Atty. and Dir. of Community Development concerninc
recommendations. After further discussion, it was moved by
Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the Council refer'
the Staff recommendations to Planning 5 Zoning for review and
recommendation. Motion carried,
City Manager Wells presented a, form of agreement between tt
City and the Iowa City Board of Education for joint use of faci-
lities and asked for Council's approval. After discussion it
was the consensus of the Council that tentative approval of the
agreement be given.
City Manager Wells presented the Annual Fiscal Report.
It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by White that the Report
be received and filed.Motion carried.
It was the consensus of the Council that the joint'meet-
ing with the Housing Commission would be scheduled as soon as
the Commission is re-organized.
City Attorney. Honohan commented on the 'executed and 'signed
agreement that EEOC had sent to the City. City Manager Wells
added that the City would :provide technical assistance`:
It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the
Bar Assoc. Report and the Reportsubmittedby the City Atty.
and Assit. City Attorney, concerning the 'proposed Tenant-Land-
"lord Ordinance be received and,filed. Motion carried.
City Attorney Honohan presented a resolution amending a
prior resolution agreeing to match in-kind funds for a feasi-
bility study for joint law enforcement facility. It was moved
by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Resolution 'Amending
Prior Resolution for In-Kind Funds be adopted. Upon roll call
Czarnecki,' Hickerson, White, Brandt',voted ''aye'. Connell
absent. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that
the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.