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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-06-26 Council minutes.r • • MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL NEETIA G JUNE 19, 1973 The Iowa City Council met in regular session on the 19th day of June, _:1973'at 4:00 P.M. in rhe Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Members present: Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White.Absent: None. Mayor. Brandt presiding. The invocation was given by Rev. Edward Stoltzfus, First Menonite Church. It was moved', by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the amount read be considered'a full ,reading `and''to approve the minutes of the Council meeting held June 12, 1973, sub- ject to correction.':Motion :carried. It was,movedlby Connell and seconded by White that the disbursements in the amount of $668,836.64 be approved,,sub- ject to 'audit:. Motion carried. It was moved'bv White and seconded by Connell that the minutes of the Riverfront Commission meeting of 5-16; Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of 6-14; Airport Commission meet- ing of 5717 and CATV Committee meeting 'of'June '5,: 1973 be received and 1. filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the Resolution of Approval Of Class B Beer '& Liquor Control License to:Howard Johnson's, N. Dodge Street, be approved. Upon roll call White; Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and: Hickerson voted ''.aye'.. Motion carried.. It was moved "by Connell and seconded by White that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer & Liquor Control License to Eoxhead Tavern, 402 E. Market Street, be approved. Upon roll call Brandt? Connell, Czarnecki, 'Hickerson 'and White voted 'aye' Motion carried It was; moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Resolution of Approval of, Class C Beer & Liquor Control License to Dennis J. Langenberg dba/Waterfront Lounge, 21 W. Benton St., be approved.;, Upon roll; call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White', and Brandt voted aye'. Motion carried: It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that: the Resolution of Approval: of Class C Beer & Liquor Control License to Eagles, Hwy. 1'I:SW.', be approved. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connelllvoted 'aye'. Notion carried. � -2- COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 19,, 1973' It was moved by.Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution of Approval of Class C Beer Permit to A&P, 700 S. Clinton St., be approved. Upon roll call Hickerson,White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted ,'aye'., Notion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by, Connell that the Resolution to Issue Class C Beer &Liquor Control License to Keith, W. Dempster dba/The Mill Restaurant, 120 E. Burlington, be approved. Upon', roll call White, Brandt, Connell' Czarnecki, Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution to Issue Dancing Permit to Eagles, Hwy: 1, SW, be approved'! Upon roll call Brandt,,Connell, Czarnecki, Hick - Verson and White voted 'aye' Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Resolution to Issue Class C Beer Permit to Whiteway Super Market, 212 S. Clinton St., beiapproved. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki,'Hickerson,IWhite and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was, moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter; from David H. Pedersen,ISanitarian,'Johnson'Co. Health Dept., requesting policy'oma i` prior approval by Health Dept., for any establishment seeking a beer.permit,from the Council, be received, filed and, referred to the City Manager, City Atty.,, and City Clerk for report back to the Council. Motion carried. 'It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the �. list of certifications for Battalion Chief -L' Nicola, T. Hansen; Captain -R. Edwards, L. Nicola, T. Hansen,,J. Giesking, R. Whit- taker, W. Fjelstad, D. Crow, J.rDelsing; Lieutenant -R. Edwards, J. Giesking, M.,Heinsius, D. CrOW, P. Akers, L. Schaapveld, R. j Craig for the Fire 'Department, from the'Civil Service Commission, be received, filed and approved. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the notice of protest from home owners in Hollywood Manor-Addn., Fair. Meadows;Addn., and Mt. Prospect Addn. concerning rezoning request of General Growth property near intersection of Sycamore & Hwy, 6 Bypass be received, filed and made a record of public hearing to beheld later in the meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded,by Connell that the ,letter from Richard F. Houston, Means Agency,, for R. L. Richardson, concerning request for rezoning near intersection ' of Sixth Ave. & H Street, be received and 'filed. Motion carried. It was moved' by, Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the petition from several Oakland Ave. residents requesting Oakland Ave. be included 'in southeast bus 'route be received, filed and referred to the ,City Manager and Transit Supt. for consideration' when discussing routes. Motion carried. II 1UNE 19, 1973 " It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the letter from Stephen G. White, David J. Fleischmann & Laura M. Fleischmann, Michael Rohret requesting temporary parking permits for metered street zone on South Linn, between Burli- ngton,& Court St.', be received, filed and referred to the City Manager for report back to the Council. <Motion carried. It was moved',by Hickerson and seconded by White that the rules be suspended and the 3rd reading of the Ordinance Rezoning Plum Grove Acres property, Court Street, from R1A to',R1B Zone, be given by title only. Upon roll -call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and ' Brandt voted 'aye', 3rd 'reading given. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Ordinance 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 Ordinance Rezoning property at Southeast corner of Intersection of 6th Ave: & H`Street, from R1B'to R2 Zone, be deferred to the adjourned meeting of June 22nd at 4:00'P.M. in the Confer- ence Room at the Civic Center., Motion carried. f It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the 2nd & 3rd reading of the Ordinance Rezoning Kelley Cleaners property at 120 S. Gilbert St.,, from C2 to CB Zone, be given by title only. Upon roll call Czarnecki,: Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted -'aye', 2nd & 3rd readings given.It was moved by White andseconded by Connell that'', the Ordinance be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson', White,, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'nay'.,'' Ordinance not adopted 0/5. I It was moved'by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the lst reading of the Ord. Establishing Standards and Requirements for Signs, be given by title only. Upon roll call White voted 'nay', Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, ' &r Hickerson voted 'aye', 1st reading given. The City Attornev reported on: court cases mentioned last week. Council discussed amortization, tization, review board, Board of Adjustment.and the moratorium i suggested last week. They requested informal discussion be set i for next Tuesday noon. t It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Approving Preliminary &'Final Plan for Oakcrest Apts., Large Scale' Residential Development, be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson & White voted 'aye' Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by, Connell 1 that thequestion 'of Open Space provision be referred to the i CitylMgn and P&Z Comm. for 'review, and report. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded' by Connell that a public hearing on rezoning of Lot 7, Block 5, East Iowa City,` requested by Tisingers, ;from R1A to R2 zone, be set for July 10th at 4:00 P.M.'Motion 'carried. It was movedby White and seconded by Connell that a pub- lic hearing be set for July 10th at ,4:00 P.M. on rezoning of lots 5,6 &S, Block 5, East Iowa City, from'R1B to R2 zone. Motion carried. i. -4- COUNCIL MINUTES INUTES JUNE 19, 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by Ifickerson that the Resolution'Authorizing -the Mayor to Execute the First Planned Use Report for General Revenue Sharing be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson,White and Brandt voted.. Jaye'." Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the City ;Manager be authorized to expend funds as allocated in the memo of June 12th for periods l and 2. Motion carried Czarnecki' voting 'nav'. Joe Pugh, Finance Director explained the Resolution' Approving Execution of a'First Amendment to Grant Agreement for Project No. 9-13-041-0503 Relating to Federal Aid in the Development of Iowa City ',Municipal Airport. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution be adopted. Upon roll call. Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, and Brandt voted 'aye' Motion carried. It was moved by White and 'seconded by Hickerson that the Resolution Approving the Continuation of 'a Metro'politan'Intelli- gence Unit for Iowa City '& Authorizing Matching Funds, be adopted. Upon °roll call' Czarnecki, Hickerson,'_ White,. Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Police' Chief, Emmett Evans reported on the Metropolitan Intelligence Unit in Iowa City and nine other cities under the':supervision of the State Planning Agency of the Iowa Crime Commission, their purpose and previous' history. It was moved by Hickerson: and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Amending Res. #70-446, ,Policies & Procedures for Urban Renewal Land Acquisition,', be adopted. Upon roll call' Hickerson', White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki_ voted !aye'. n Motion carried. Professor Stephen Fox was present to discuss the activities of the Johnson Co. Committee on Drug Abuse' and their need for funds for a full time staff member to study alternatives to incarceration for some drug offenders. It was 'moved by White and seconded by 'Connell that Professor Fox's request be received, filed and referred to the City Manager, Dept. of Social Services and 'Johnson Co. Human Relations Committee of the Regional Plan- ning Comm. for report back to''the 'Council. ' Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for public hearing on Rezoning from RIA to PC by Frantz Const., & General Growth Properties, vicinity of. Sycamore St. & Hwy. 6 Bypass. Dennis Kraft, Community Development Director pre- sented Staff comments regarding the rezoning. Those appear- ing were: ppear-ingwere: Atty. Philip Leff representing General Growth, Atty._ Jim Hayes representing Fair Meadows, Mount Prospect & Hollywood Manor`Addn. homeowners objecting, Alvin Logan representing Fair Meadows',property''„owners objecting'„ Don'Fett representing Hollywood Manor Addn.'„homeowners objecting, Conrad Novak rcpre- senting.Mount Prospect Addn.'homeowners 'objecting,,John Laitner, -5- COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 19, 1973' representing Citizens Environmental Action objecting, Martin Bucksbaum, General Growth Developer,; Joe 2ajicek,&Ted Ritten meyer. It was; moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the petition from property owners be received, filed and made part of the 'public hearing. 'The 'Mayor 'then declared the 'hear- ing closed. Mayor Brandt announced that this was,the time for'pub- lic hearing on Resolution of Necessity for Old Landfill',Lift Station Replacement Project. Ralph,Sneer ,IDirector of Public Works, spokeoutlining: the project. There being no interested Persons present 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 of Necessity be adopted. 'Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki & Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion, carried! The Mayor announced that this was the time set for pub- lic, hearing on Plans, Spec. and Form o_m ofContract for Old Land-' fill .Lift Station Replacement ',Project. There being no interested persons present to speak for or against the project, the Mayor dyclared Connellhthatthe Resolution be was raovedlby"White and seconded b hearing be adopted. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced that this was :the time set for P ublic hearing on Resolution of Necessity for Civic Center Remodeling Project. Skip Laitner appeared.. Councilman Czarnecki questioned the expenditure'. It was moved by Hick- erson and,seconded by Connell that the Resolution of Necessity be adopted. Upon roll call Connell, Hickerson, While, Brandt voted 'aye',ICzarnecki voted 'nay'. 'Motion carried 4/1. The Mayor declared the hearing closed. Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for public hearing on Resolution Approving Plans;, Spec. & Form of Contract:for :Civic CenterRemodeling Project. Architect Bill Nowysz discussed ramp for handicapped. It was moved by Hick- erson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution` Approving Plans, Spec. & Form of Contract' be adopted.` Upon roll call Czarnecki voted 'nay', Hickerson, White; Brandt and Connell voted 'aye,. y Notion ca Mayor , carried. The ,.ayo_ declared the hearing closed. Councilman_ White requested the status of the Noise Ord. City Attorney Honohan responded and John Laitner advised that the work on definitions had beenforyiarded to' -he City Atty Mayor Brandt proclaimed the week 'of June 24th to 30th as Neighborhood Activities Week and June 28th as Brookwood Dr. & Spruce St. Volleyball Day. i -6- 0 C U\CI L MINUTES ' JUNE '19, 1973' City Manager Wells introduced Kay N,aune, new administra- tive aide who will assist Boards, Committees and Commissions. City Attorney Honohan reported that as the appraisals for, Gilbert -Linn Street property were not ready, bids would need to be re -set. Itwasmoved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the bids be readvertised for sale on July 10th.' Motion carried. City'Atty. Honohan presented a letter from Atty. Nolan representing the Mollerings' concerning purchase of vacated property on Ronalds Street, The Council concurred in not changing the present plan of vacati City Attorney. on as recommended by the City Attorney fionohan presented the contract for Crandic, Railroad concerning installation of 48" storm sewer-as,,approved' by the Public works Department.' It tras roved by Hickerson and ' seconded by White that a'Resolution Authorizing Execution of Contract between City of Iowa City and Crandic Railroad be adopted. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt Connell and Czarnecki voted ''aye':. Motion carried. City Attorney Honohan announced hiring the second asst. attorney, sirs. Nancy Vollertsen. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson that the Council adjourn to executive session to discuss fair:market value for three parcels. ,Upon roll call White, Brandt'; Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'.'. Motion carried. Executive session was held, Council reconvened in regular session. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the Resolution Establishing Fair Market Value for Acquisition of Parcels'102/10 Rand Inc., 102/11 Delbert Black, 102/12 Mabel B. Fitqarrald be adopted: 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 ad5ourned to Friday, June 22nd at 4:00 P.6,. in the Conference Room. Motion', carried. i -4_ COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 26, 1973 It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Approving Contract and Bond for Barker, Inc. for the 1973 Sanitary Landfill Excavation Contract. Upon roll. call Ilickcrson absent, White, Brandt, Connell. and Czarnecki voted .'aye'. Motion carried. 1t was moved by White and seconded by Connell to defer the Resolution Accepting the Work for the Court Street Sanitary Sewer ProJect by Lincoln Development Co. Motion Carried. The following resolutions were considered for initiation of the 1973 Paving Assessment Program. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Designating Engineer. Upon roll, call White,';Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by,Czarnecki to adopt the Preliminary Resolution for Street Construction.' Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki,land White voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried. It 'was moved by'Connell and seconded by: White, to adopt` the 'Resolution Fixing Value of Lots. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki,.White and Brandt voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried. It was moved by, Connell and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Adopting the Preliminary Assessment Plat and 'Schedule. Upon roll call Czarnecki;, White,' Brandt and Connell voted 'aye', Hickerson, absent. Motion carried. It was moved by; Connell and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution setting Public Hearing on the Resolution of Necessity for July 17, 1973. Upon roll call Hickerson absent, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion', carried. Housing Coordinator Lyle Seydel explained the changes in the amendment to the annual contributions contract with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Leased Housing program,as they affect Iowa City. It was moved by, Czarnecki and:seconded by White to adopt the Resolu- tion Adopting the Amendment. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Czarnecki and Connell voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White, as recom- mended by the Planning and, zoning Commission, to adopt the Resolution Approving the preliminary plat for Court Hills- Scott Boulevard Addition, Part S. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, and White,l,voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried. It; was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki to I,dQpt the ReS_Q]nr;nn Adootina the 973-19_Z4__Cap.ital Improve - _.mnn a Budgetand-the-1923--1974 rapital Improvements Program. Upon roll call Brandt,LConnell and White 'voted 'aye, Czar- necki voted 'nay,', Hickerson absent., Motion carried 3/1. Councilmen Czarnecki and White noted opposition to the -5- COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 26, 1973 $210,000 Federal Aid (revenue sharing) being used for the 1973 Paving Assessment Program. City Engineer George Bonnett reported on the request from the Hippee Oil Co. for the repair of Prentiss Street west of'Madison and recommended the writer be advised of present city policy. Freda Hieronymus appeared concerning condition of Lafayette St. It was moved by, Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that, the City; Manager inform Mr. Hippee that concerning his request„ the City will adhere to the present policy. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the staff consider the paving of the west end of Prentiss Street for possible inclusion in the 1974 paving program. Motion carried. The Mayor' announced that this was the time set ',for public hearing on the Resolutionof Necessity for the First Avenue Realignment' Project: Public Works Director Ralph Speer «reported on the project which starts at Bradford Drive and goes; to the'Highway.',6 Bypass. He noted traffic signals at the intersection with the Bypass', with a separate left -turn lane; Interested persons appearing were: Marshall O'Hara, 1225 First Avenue; Marion Neeley'Attorney for Victor Metals, presenting written objection; ,Bob Fellows, Plant,Manager for Victor Metals;' and Jim ,Lenz, 23 Bedford Court.' It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the appearances and objections be received and made part:of the public hearing. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to 'adopt the Resolution Adopting the Resolution of Necessity,.' Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, White and Brandt voted aye', Hickerson absent.' Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Directing the Engineer to Prepare Plans and Specifications and Notice to Bidders. Upon roll call Czarnecki, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye', Hickerson absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution setting public hearing on Plans and Specifications and Form f r receipt of bids for Jul 10 and Advertising o p of Contract 4 Y on July 12, 1973. Upon roll call Nickerson absent, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voting 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by White to 'request that the City Manager and the ,City Attorney look into the possibility of elimination of thru truck traffic on First Avenue. Motion carried. Councilman White announced the organizational meeting for the Multi -County Organization, now called the East Central Iowa Association of Regional Planning Commissions,' on June 28, 1973 at the 'Memorial Union, and that the approval of the Law Enforcement Feasibility Study by the executive committee of the State Crime Commission will be on the July 10, 1973 agenda.