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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-09-04 Council minutes1 1 0 0 0 MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 21, 1973 4;00 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in regular session on the 21st day of August, 1973, at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor Brandt presiding. Members present: Brandt, Connell,Czarnecki, Hickerson and White. Absent: none. The invocation was given by Rev. Robert Welsh, First Christian Church. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to ove consider the amount read to be a' -full reading and to app the minutes of the regular Council meeting of August 14, 1973, subject to correction. Bruce Glasgow, developer for Plum Grove Acres, appeared offering a windmill to the City for Court Hill Park for historic preservation, as citizens had asked that it not be destroyed. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to receive and file the offer and refer it to the City Manager for report back to the Council. Motion' carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki that the bills, in the amount of $906,066.61, be approved subject to audit. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the minutes of the meetings of the Iowa City Airport Commiss- ion, 7/19/73 and the Library Board of Trustees, 7/19/73 and 7/25/73, be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution to approve the Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit application for the Sanctuary, 405 N. Gilbert. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution to approve the Class B Beer Permit application for Lums, 1250 Highway #6 West. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution to approve Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit application for Bushnell's Turtle, Clinton Street Mall. Upon • roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution to approve the Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit Page 2 Council Minutes Auqust 21, 1973 • application for Lums, 1250 Highway #6 West. Upon roll call Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution to approve cigarette permits. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by, Hickerson that the letter from Della Grizel, 1530 Sheridan Ave., concerning bus route for Muscatine Avenue be received and filed and discussed, at the budget hearings on Mass Transit. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter and petition, from Nancy Wombacher, 1816 Muscatine Ave., concerning bus service on Muscatine between 4th Avenue and Rundell be received and filed and discussed at the budget hearings on Mass Transit. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the letter from Elizabeth Diecke'for the Coordinating Committee, Johnson County Council on the Status of Women, concerning the appointment of a new Councilman, be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to suspend the rules and give the second reading of the ordinance Amend- ing the Zoning Ordinance Establishing Standards and Requirements for Signs, by title only. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye', and a second read- ing of the Ordinance was given by title only. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell that the rules be suspended and the third reading of the ordinance Changing the Name of Certain Platted Streets in the City of Iowa City (parts of Sand Road and Linn Street to Gilbert Street and part of Gilbert Street to Gilbert Court), be given by title only. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye', and third reading of the Ordinance was given by title only. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to adopt the Ordinance. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. The Mayor requested that the City Manager inform the people affected. It was moved by White and seconded by Connell to defer • the Resolution Approving and Providing for Execution of First Amendatory Contract, Amending Loan and Capital Grant Contract Iowa R-14. Motion carried. • 0 Page 3 0 Council Minutos Auryunt 11 , 1'17'1 It was moved by Connell and seconded by white to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Contract for Sale of Urban Renewal Parcel 95/1 to the University of Iowa. Upon roll call Connell, White and Brandt voted 'aye', Hickerson and Czarnecki abstained, 3/0. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Accepting the Work on Gilbert Street Bridge Project by Schmidt Construction Co. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Connell voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to adopt the Resolution Awarding Contract for Two 51 Passenger Transit Coaches to General Motors Corporation, Truck and Coach Division for $84,474.50, (without spare engine and transmission). Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Connell and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. The. City Manager, Ray Wells, recommended that the Resolution Awarding the Contract for the 1973 Paving Improvement Program be deferred, as the bonding attorney had recommended re -setting the public hearing on the plans, etc. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to defer the resolution. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Plans, etc., for the 1973 Street Improvement Program on September 4, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Plans, etc., for Transit Building Modification Project on September 11th and setting date for receipt of Bids on September 13, 1973. Upon roll call Brandt, Connell, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye. Motion carried. City Manager Ray Wells reported on the need for upgrading the street lighting system. Director of Public Works Ralph Speer outlined the proposed test areas on Washington Street, Linn St., Clinton Street, Melrose Avenue and Van Buren Street, with an evaluation period of six months. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell that the City Manager be instructed to proceed with the street lighting in the test areas as per memo to the Council. Motion carried. The City Manager also reported on the offer from the Iowa City Alarm Company for maintenance for the Alarm System Facilities, . and recommended acceptance of the offer as it most adequately serves the existing problem. It was moved by Nickerson and seconded by Connell that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up a contract incorporating the terms in the memo. Motion carried. 1 Page 4 Council Minutes August 21, 1973 • The Mayor announced the appointment of Orrin Marx, 1417 Buresh Avenue to fill the unexpired term on the Parks and Recreation Commission, expiring on January 1, 1975. it was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Connell to approve the appointment. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White to approve the appointment of Barbara Taylor, 1021 Walnut Street as Deputy City Clerk. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the Council appoint Lee Butherus, 209 Linden Road, to fill the vacated Council seat of Robert Connell, effective September lst, 1973, and expiring after the canvass votes of the November 6th election. Motion carried unanimously, Connell abstaining. Mayor Brandt noted the article in the Chamber of Commerce Newsletter and presented 'Doc' Connell with a placque recognizing his 5 1/2 years of service ,to the community, the other Councilmen also commenting on, the loss of a colleague and friend. The City Attorney reported on the date for Charter Election and recommended the week of November 12th through 17th, with publication of the notice on September 4th and 18th, as set by resolution at the next meeting. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the City Attorney prepare the Res- olution setting publication dates of September 4th and 18th. Motion carried. It was moved by Connell and seconded by White that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. 11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 281 1973 4:00 P,M, The Iowa City City Council met in regular session on the 28th day of August, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor Brandt presiding. Members present: Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White. Absent: Connell. The Mayor welcomed Lee Butherus as the Councilman who will be filling the vacancy left by the resig- nation of Councilman Connell, effective September 1, 1973. Freda Hieronymus, Executive Directorof old Capitol Business Center Company, presented the list of members of their group. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution to issue Cigarette Permits. Upon roll call Connell absent, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki to defer the Resolution approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales Permit appli- cation for the Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk Street to next week, to allow presentation of statement on sales. Motion carried. It was moved by ,White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Approving Class C Beer and Liquor Control License application for Plamor Bowling, Inc., 2130 First Avenue. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution approving Class C Beer & Liquor Sunday Sales License application' for Plamor Bowling, Inc. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution approving Class B Hotel -Motel Beer and Liquor License application for the Highlander. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki to defer the Resolution approving Class B Beer and Liquor Sunday Sales License application for the highlander to next week, to allow presentation of statement on sales. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt rite Resolution approviApplication ng Class C Liquor Control License' for Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Avenue. Upon rollcall lrabsent. Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye', Motion carried. Page 2 Council Minutes August 28, 1973 • It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Approving Class C Beer and Liquor Sunday Sales License application for Joe's Place. Upon roll call Connell absent, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Approving Class C Beer Permit Application for Peoples Grocery, 701 Davenport Street. 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 letter from Mrs. Judy Goodwin and Mrs. Karen Kinsman, Serendipity Preschool, concerning prohibition of parking at 421 South Lucas, be received and filed and referred to the City Manager for report back to the Council. Motion carried. It was moved, by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Senator Harold Hughes, concerning the reason why other towns received funds recently reallocated by HUD for Urban Renewalprojects, be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the ,letter from George Shultz, U.S. Department of Treasury to the President of the United States Conference of Mayors, concerning Phase IV Economic Policy, be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Skip Laitner, Chairman of Johnson County Com- mission on Environmental Quality requesting a temporary Council appointment to their Commission, be received and filed and the Mayor to inform the writer that our Ordinances do not allow for interim appointments. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the letter from a citizen, signature unreadable, concerning a re- cycling project for Iowa City, be received and filed. Motion carried. The City Manager advised that the Public Works Depart- ment report would be ready soon. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the letter from Martha Wells concerning a recycling project for Iowa City, be received and filed. Motion carried. After discussion of amendments and proper procedure, two motions withdrawn, it was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance Establishing Standards and Requirements for Signs, be amended with all the • changes discussed and previously adopted by the Council. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki Page 3 Council Minutes August 28, 1973 • that the rules be suspended and the Ordinance as amended be given all three readings by title only. Upon roll call Ilickerson, White, Brandt and Czarnecki voted 'aye',Connell absent. Motion carried and all three readings given by title only. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Ordi- nance. Upon roll call White voted 'no', Brandt, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted hye', Connell absent. Motion carried 3/1. Councilman White noted that he supported the bulk of the Ordinance, but objected to sections concerning political signs and amortizat- ion. Robert Welsh appeared representing the Citizens for a Better Iowa City, noting appreciation for the Ordinance and the recognition of work of the Staff. The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public hearing on the vacation of a walk -way in Oakwoods Addition, Part 6, approved by Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff. Director of Community Development Dennis Kraft explained the request. There being no interested persons present to speak for or against the vacation of the walk -way, and after Council discussion, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. - The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public hearing on the vacation of portion of alley in Pleasant Place, Second Addition, approved by Planning and 'Zoning and Staff. Director of Community Development Dennis Kraft explained the request. Those appearing were: Karl Klaus, 416 Reno; James Manary, 419 Pleasant Street; Paul Ipson, 410 Reno; Jane Smith, Ainsworth for Mrs. Lawrence Chervinka, 1222 E. Davenport; Sarah Fox, 432 Reno; John Kaspar, 406 Reno. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hickerson that Mr. Ipson's letter be received and made part of the public hearing. Motion carried. The Mayor then declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the letter of resignation from the Human Relations Commission received from A. C. Walker, be received with regret, and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from Emma Jean Williams, Chairman of Mayor's Youth Employment Committee concerning funding be received and filed and referred to the City Manager. City Manager. Ray Wells reported that he and Mrs. Marsolias of Social Services recommended funding the request for $988.20 from the General Fund, and subtracting that amount from the grant to Social Services which will be funded by federal revenue sharing money, and requested author- ization to make the changes. Previous motion was then withdrawn. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hickerson that the letter be received, filed and the City Manager to incorporate the first phase of the funding provisions as included in the letter. Motion carried. • Page 4 Council Minutes August 28, 1973 Councilman Czarnecki requested the status of the Landlord/ Tenant: Ordinance review by the Housing Commission and the City Manager replied thaL iL would be ready next week. Councilman Czarnecki also requested the status of the E[LOC: suit. CiLy Attorney Honohan reported on the meeting with Raymond Clay of the Kansas City EEOC office. Councilman White requested the status of the Noise Ordinance, and the City Attorney stated he would have it by September 1st. Councilman White also questioned the status of the process of selection of a City Attorney. City Attorney Honohan reported several conferences and communications, and is now requesting formal applications from those interested, noting it should be finalized by September lst. Mayor Brandt inquired as to the plans for traffic control during the University football season. City Manager Wells re- ported that the Highway Patrol will continue to help Iowa City and Coralville facilitate the movement of traffic in and out of the cities, probably concentrating on the after the game traffic. There is 'agreement on the streets, the Liaison Com- mittee met with Captain Dickenson and University Security, and everything will be under control. Mayor Brandt noted that with sincere regret he was presenting Ralph Speer, Public Works Director attending his last official meeting', a plaque commemorating six and one-half years of sincere dedication and hard work for the City of Iowa City; the other Councilmen seconding the Mayor's comments, underscored many times, and wishing him good luck in the future. The City Manager requested authorization to communicate an invitation through Superintendent of Schools to the Iowa City Community School Board to participate in possible joint use of a service facility planned in the Capitol Improvements Pro- gram for Iowa City, anticipating future referendum. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the City Manager be in- structed to convey the Council's wish to participate with the School Board in a joint service facility. Motion carried. City Manager Wells also requested facilitating traffic movement in the alley by St. Patrick's Catholic School by making it a one-way alley, traffic moving in a northerly direction. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Establishing one -Way Traffic in Alley, Block 1, County Seat Addition. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, Hick- erson and White voted 'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried. The City Manager suggested that to alleviate a turning problem • into this alley, parking should be prohibited on the north side of Harrison from the alley west to Dubuque. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Prohibiting Parking on a Portion of Harrison Street. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye, Connell absent. Motion carried. 0 Page 5 E E Council Minutes August 28, 1973 City Attorney Jay Honohan requested that the executive session include discussion of purchase of property 1c,1 -Os!; Cllr alley from the fire Department and the me -To(., Huildi.nkl plcolwl1� Faith Knowler, President of League of Women Voters, noted congratulations for Council passage of the Sign Ordinance, commenting that it would be a step in producing a better en- vironment for Iowa City. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adjourn to executive session to discuss acquisition of pro- perties in Urban Renewal Area and Fair Market Value; acquisition of properties next to the Civic Center; and to discuss a con- demnation case. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried. The Council met in executive session', then adjourned to regular session with all members but Connell present. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Establishing Fair Market Value for Acquisition of Parcels 93/2, Miller; 93/23, Miller; 101/4, Ipsen, 101/12, Edwards in Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye', Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Establishing Fair Market Value for Acquisition of Parcels 101/9, Carlton; 101/11, Greenland in Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14. Upon roll call Connell absent, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the City Attorney be authorized to negotiate for the Kunik porperty next to the Fire Station at the appraised value. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to authorize the Urban Renewal Attorney John Hayek to appeal the O'Brien case, Parcel 84/16, to District Court. Motion carried. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by White to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. LJ I COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 12;30 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in informal session on the 4th day of September at 12:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Davis Building. Mayor Brandt presiding. Councilmen present: Brandt, Butherus, Hickerson, Czarnecki and White. Others present: Wells, Pugh, Strabala, Maune, Kraft, Klaus and Stolfus. The Mayor announced discussion of the proposed 1974 Budget. Councilman Hickerson suggested that the Council come to policy decisions quickly concerning the following: 1), Role of Mass Transit, how financed and consideration of proposed fare increase, 2) Reduction of $45,000.00 to Board of Health, 3) Refuse, analysis of refLse`collection, ''consideration of fees, environmental funds. He indicated that he was prepared to go to the mill levy for city owned transit system. Councilman Czarnecki seconded the suggestions Councilman Hickerson had made, suggesting discussion of alternatives on Mass Transit and stating that he was not for the increase to 25C'bus fare. He suggested some re -allocation in relation to revenue sharing. Councilman Butherus noted appreciation for the new methods and categories, making the budget easier to understand. He suggested reallocating resources. City Manager Ray Wells pointed out several alternatives concerning refuse collection and stated that a study would take several months, and discussed the cut for Johnson County Board of Health. Council then discussed aid to agencies and Boards and Commissions, and equipment repair. In answer to a question raised concerning assessed value of property, Mr. Pugh responded that in the 15 year projection, he had assumed a 58 growth rate, last year one mill produced $80,000, this year it would be $84,500, and advised that the General Services Administration would own the new Government Building. The City Manager reminded the Council of the deadline of September 18th to publish the budget. After discussion, the Mayor announced a two hour budget session for Thursday, September 6th at 7:30 P.M., with the Johnson County Board of Health and the Library Board. The Staff was directed to assemble infor- mation on Transit: cost of increasing services, expansion of two routes, 15C vs 25C fare, percentage of ridership to pop- ulation, free system, 2 mill levy, and Federal assistance. Page 2 Council Discussion Council and Staff discussed east entrance to the Recreation Center as primary entrance, disposition of building and lot; minimum wage applicable to Firemen effective July, 1974; re- cycling report; on page 66 -not Burlington -Muscatine- but Muscatine east of First Ave. Mayor Brandt then announced discussion of the Environmental Impact Statement. The City Manager asked Urban Renewal Director Jack Klaus to discuss the comments of the Staff on the Draft. Mr. Klaus then explained each comment. The Council suggested a few additions. Mayor Brandt requested retyping with comments.