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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-06-19 Council minutesThe City Council, of Iowa City, Iowa, met in regular session on the 12th day of June, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White. Absent: None. Mayor Brandt presiding. Theinvocationwas given by Rev. 'msg. 'Cletus Madsen, St. Wenseslaus Catholic Church. James Roegiers, Chmn. of Parks & Recreation Commission appeared asking that Item 12, discussion of the ,proposed Pro- gram from Parks & Rec. Commission be taken up out 'of'order. Council concurred with the request Mr.!Roegiers`asked for funding to establish a program for obtaining public feedback to,the Commission. After further discussion it was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki to allocate a'maximum of $1,000 to Parks & Recreation Commission, with the source of the funds ,'left to the discretion of the CityManager. carried. ger.' biotion. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the minutes of the.CATV Committee meeting of 5-29-73; Housing Commission'meeting of 5-15-73,• Charter Committee meetings of 5-23, 5-26; 5-29, 5-30'and .6-2-73; Planning '& Zoning Commission special meeting of 6-4-73; Parks & Recreation, Commission meet- ing''of 5-9-73 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Clyde Ackerman, 814 Newton Road, concerning parking on Newton Road be received, filed and dealt with later in the meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and 'seconded by Connell that the letter from Administrative Assistant Jane McCurdy, Board of Supervisors, requesting appointment to County's Land Use Technical Committee', be referred to the City Manager',to dis- cuss with Ms. McCurdy the appropriateness of the appoint- ment. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from John T. O'Leary, Chief Counselor, Alcoholism Center, concerning workshops to be held 6-25 thru 29th be received and filed. Motion carried. • It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by ,Connell that the letter from Stephen S. Fox, Johnson Co. Committee on Drug Abuserequesting time to discuss this with the Council, be received, filed and Professor .Fox and his co-chairman be in- vited to attend a'Council meeting. 'Motion carried. I• -2- • COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 12, 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from Claude Gillam, Veterans Adm. thanking the officials of the City for their assistance in setting up the National Assistance to Veterans van be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Robert Downer, Pres. of Library Board, con- cerning needed improvements of, the Library building in connect- ion with proposed Capital Improvements Program be received and filed. Motion carried: It was moved by Hickerson and seconded, by Connell that the letter from George Nagle,, suggesting changes in the zoning ordinance concerning high rise apartments or apartment hotels and relating to minimum distances from other zones,' be received, A riled and referred ,to Planning,&:Zoning for report an a copy of the letter sent',to the University of Iowa. Motion carried.'. Jerry Hilgenberg also appeared. It was moved,by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Susan Paradise, 221 Melrose, concerning develop- ment of an Iowa City Daycare Commission be received, filed and ;copies of the letter referred to the City Manager, City Attorney and to the appropriate Johnson Co.' Regional Planning Agency, and the City Manager to schedule for exploration by the Council at the earliest possible 'informal meeting. Motion carried. Carol Fracasini appeared discussing the 'need 'for' ' the Commission also. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from William R. Osebold', 1015 Oakcrest St., concerning proposed sign ordinance be, received, filed and made part of the hearing later in the meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Chuck Hippee, Hippee Oil Co., requesting repair of roadway on west extension of Prentiss Street be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the, rules be suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance Rezoning Plum Grove Acres property on Court Street, from R1A to R1B, be given by title only. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czar- necki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye', 2nd reading given. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the 2nd reading of the Ordinance Rezon- ing Richardson property at Sixth Ave. & H Street, be given by title only. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson,', White and Brandt voted 'aye', 2nd reading given. -3- COUNCIL MINUTES • JUNE 12, 1973 It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the rules be suspended and the 1st reading of the Ordinance Rezon- ing Kelley Cleaners property, 120 S. Gilbert St., from C2 to CII zone, be given by title only. Upon roll call Czarnecki,, Hickerson, White, Brandt ,and Connell voted 'aye', lst reading given. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Approving Agreement for Joint Use of Facilities s between the City ,of Iowa City and the 'Iowa City Community School District be adopted, as discussed at the 5-22-73 meeting., Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt opened discussion of the removal of park- ing on Newton Road. After discussion; it was moved by Hick- erson,and seconded by Czarnecki that the proposed resolution be amended to only restrict:parking on the 800 and 1000 blocks of Newton Road. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution as Amended be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Connell and'Czar- necki voted 'aye', Brandt voted 'nay'. Motion carried 4/l.' Mayor Brandt stated that the Staff needed time to analyze alternatives and recommendations by the citizen imput group concerning proposed design standards. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson, that the report be deferred 30 days. Motion carried. The Staff report on,the denial of the request for use of a vacant lot.at 333 S. Lucas St, as a basketball court was noted on the,agenda narrative. After discussion it was moved by White and seconded by, Czarnecki to refer to Parks & Recrea- tion for report. Mayor Brandt stated that this was the time for public hearing on Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance Establishing, Standards for Signs. Dennis Kraft, Community Development Dir. gave the Staff report on the proposed ordinance. Those appear- ing were: Jim Maynard, Co-chairman Project Green, 1606 Highland; Richard Burger, Pres. Chamber of Commerce; Robert Welsh, 2526. Mayfield Road, Chmn. CBIC; Faith Knowler, Pres. League of Women Voters; Irving Heller, Supr. Central States Theaters with Atty. Wm. Sueppel, 100 S. Linn and John Neff, 605 Brook - land Park Dr. After further discussion by the Staff and Council, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The Council discussed City Attorney Honohan's recommenda- tions concerning selection of his', successor. After discussion, it was moved b Hickerson Y and seconded Brandt that the • Y City Attorney advise the Johnson Co. Bar Assoc. or any other Bar Assoc. of the position open ,as a first step. Motion carried with White voting 'nay'. -4 - COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 12, 1973 Councilman Hickerson asked for Staff report of alterna- tives for the drainage problem on Potomac Drive near Washington Park, at an informal meeting. Councilman White mentioned that the Registration Legis- lative Bill would be scheduled for discussion on June 13th at 9:00 A.M. The Mayor noted that each Councilman could call their legislator. City Manager, Wells advised the Council of a request from the City of Coralville for assistance in Police activities during their Centennial Days. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the City Manager be authorized to aid Coralville with law enforcement personnel during Centennial Days. HCity Mgr. Wells suggested the joint meeting with the ousing Commission concerning, the Tenant -Landlord Ordinance be set for a', July informal session. Mayor Brandt requested that the meeting be set for 'July 10th informal meeting. City Mgr. Wells asked that the Council adjourn to exec. session to discuss disposition and acquisition of Urban Renewal property. City Atty. Honohan reported that no satisfactory communi- cation from the Rock Island Railroad had been received and the ,case has been assigned for August 13th. City Atty. Honohan'announced the appointment of Richard Braun, to assume Asst.City Attorney duties June 25th. Public Discussion: Robert Welsh appeared asking that the requested moratorium be set on erection of all signs. The City Attorney requested that the Council defer action until the matter has been researched. It was moved by Nickerson and seconded by Connell that the written communications received earlier during the dis- cussion of the proposed sign ordinance be received and filed and made part of the public hearing. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the meeting be adjourned to executive session to discuss dis- Position and acquisition of Urban Renewal property. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye',. Motion carried. The lnwa City City Council met in informal session aL 12:30 P.M. on • the 1901 day of Juice, 1973 in the Conference Room at the Civic Center Councilmen present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Nickerson, White. Absent: None. Others present: Wells, Honollan, Kraft, Chubb, Speer, Maune, Rosenstein, Klaus, Pugh, Stolfus.' REVENUE SHARING Discussion of Revenue Sharing items included category of 'aged and poor' as listed on the report, explained by Finance Director Joe Pugh; ,the Johnson Co. Commission on Environmental Quality pilot program for recycling, City Manager Ray Wells explained that funds in the Capitol Improvement Program are for projects and that trucks will be from the operating budget. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The City Manager noted that the ,staff had hit a snarl in reallocating costs, so that the study could not be presented and suggested ',a meeting Friday for further discussion. 'Councilman Czarnecki objected to allocation of the $1,500,000 for capital improve- ment projects ,and `favored keeping some in reserve for general revenue '. items such as environmental projects, housing, & other social activities. Councilman Hickerson ',questioned ''the timing for construction of the Lower Park Road,as a '74 project. Council set further discussion for 4PM on Friday, .lune 22nd, and Mr. Wells noted the CIP would be ready then. CLINTON STREET MALL GRAND OPENING The City Manager suggested a grand opening be set for the Clinton Street Mall on July, 12th, and outlined tentative plans. The Mayor proposed that the City Manager and Staff send the necessary invitations and make the plans for the July 12th date., There were no Council objections. RICHARDSON REZONING Councilman White suggested that before voting on the Ordinance rezoning the Richardson property, the 'Council meet with the Planning and ZoningCommission for discussion. It was the concensus of the Council to defer the 3rd reading and those Councilmen who can, meet, with P&7. on Thursday at 5 PM, then give 3rd reading at the adjourned meeting on Friday. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Manager requested an executive session Lo discuss the disposition of Urban Renewal properties. It was moved by 1lickerson and seconded by Connell that the Council adjourn to executive session to discuss the disposition of Urban Renewal, parcels. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. 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UNIFORM TRIAL BILL: City Attorney Honohan recommended the Council consider an Ordinance retaining jurisdiction, citing that it would be easier, more economical, would have more flexibility', in'setting 'size of 'fine and could be handled more expeditiously if the City retained basically the present' structure.of summons. Finance Director Joe Pugh explained the uniform citation and requirement', for signature. He suggested, parking' meter` violation fine of $2.00, with no penalty' provided if not paid within 24 hours and stated that each ticket would be subject to fine and court costs on each charge filed with the Magistrate's Court. He also recommended use of 'the Denver Boot still be permissible. Johnson_' County Clerk of Court Jack Wombacher cited his reason for not wanting to take the procedure as: l) no office space and 2) no revenue and increased costs. The County cannot charge court costs on 'overtime parking tickets.' The Mayor requested that the City Attorney prepare the Ordinance for Council's consideration: REVENUE SHARING EXPENDITURES: The City Manager presented a narrative description o each of the expenditures' being proposed. Council discussed each item proposed for the 1st entitlement' period 1-72 to 6-72, and also the leasing of buses. The City Manager noted that the Council should decide on what they want for a bus system first, and stated that the City did not have in-house capability for Ralston Creek Study. Entitlement Period #2, 7/72 - 12/72, Civic Center Remodeling was questioned. Entitlement Period #3, 1/73 - 6/73, Bob Downer', of the Library Board noted the request from the Library Board to use $33,000 listed for bookmobile in other areas. The Staff commented on the proposed exits needed for the 3rd floor and auditorium, $14,000. • The Mayor noted the general approval of the suggestions for general revenue sharing as presented and requested preparation of a revised Capital Improvements Program for next week's informal meeting discussion.