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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-09-11 Council minutes• . MINUTES OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 31, 1973 4:00 P.M. The City Council met in special session on the 31st day Of August, 1973 at 4:00 P.m. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Council members present: Brandt, Hickerson, Czarnecki. Absent: White, Connell. Others present: Wells, Honohan, Councilman Elect Butherus, Kraft, Pugh, Klaus,"Strabala, Stolfus. Mayor Brandt presiding. The Call for the Special meeting was read by the ,City Clerk, Abbie Stolfus. It was ,moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Submittingjthe Proposed Home Rule Charter of the City of Iowa City, for Election, publications to be September 9th through 18th. Upon roll call Czarnecki', Hickerson, Brandt voted 'aye'; White and,Connell absent. Motioncarried. The Mayor announced the date of November 15th for the election. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution approving Class B Deer Liquor Sunday Sales permit application for East Moline Pizza Hut, 1921 Keokuk Street. 'Upon roll call Hickerson, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye', White and Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Mayor to Execute General Rev- enue Sharing Actual Use Report for funds received through June 30th, 1973 and a Planned Use Report for or En e July 1, 1973 through June 30, 1974. Upon roll call Brandt,4 Czarnecki, Hickerson voted 'aye', White and Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that ..he minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of August 23, 1973 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat for the Braverman Center as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon roll call, Brandt, Czarnecki, Hickerson voted aye', White and Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt • the Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat for the Washington Street Addition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, Brandt voted 'aye', White and Connell absent. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. �J MINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1973 4,00 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in regular session on the 4th day of September, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Mayor Brandt presiding. Members present: Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White. Absent: none. The invocation was a moment of silent prayer. It was moved by white and seconded by Hickerson to consider the amount read to be a full reading and to approve the minutes of the regular Council meetings of August 21, and August 28, 1973, subject to correction. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that, the bills, in the amount of $546,,094.61, be approved subject',to audit. Motion carried. The minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of August 23, 1973 were adopted at a Special August 31, 1973' meeting. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the minutes of the Iowa City Housing Commission of August 1, 19,73 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution to approve Class B Beer and Liquor Sunday Sales application for the Highlander, RR #2. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt, Butherus voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Item 6B was adopted at a Special meeting on August 31, 1973. It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus to adopt the Resolution to approve Class B Beer License application for Dennis Jones dba/The Sanctuary, 405 South Gilbert St. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Butherus and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. There had been a change in owner- ship, the State office would not approve a renewal application sent last week. it was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution to approve Class C Beer and Liquor License application for the Robin Hood Room, Mall Shopping Center. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson voted e'aye'. Motion carried. Page 2 Council Minutes September 4, 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resoiution Approving. Dancing Permit application for the Boulevard Room, 325 E. Market. Upon roll call Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and 'seconded by White that the letter cancelling the Beer License for the 'Hulk, ,532 North Dodge be received and filed.Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerscn and seconded by White to adopt , the Resolution to approve Class B Beer license application for KSC Food Systems, dba/W.C.'s, 830, First Ave. Upon roll call Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus to adopt the Resolution to approve Class B Beer Sunday Sales application for K&C Food Systems, dba/W.C.'s, 830 First Ave.' Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt and Butherus voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and, seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution to approve Class C Liquor Control License application for the Vine, 119 South Clinton. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt' the Resolution to issue a Cigarette Permit to Bell's Standard, 2315 Muscatine Ave. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Butherus and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution to approve Class B Sunday Sales permit application for the Taco Vendor, Ltd., 107 E. Burlington. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Butherus and seconded by White that the letter from interested citizens concerning Glasgow offer to the City'of a windmill for Court Hill Park be received and filed and referred to the City Manager for report br:ck to the Council.' Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the petition for a pedestrian crosswalk at the corner of Kimball Road and Governor Street be received and filed and referred to the City Manager and Joint Crossing Guard Committee for report back to the Council. Motion carried. Page 3 Council Minutes • September 4, 1973 It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Setting a Date for Public Hearing for Plan Modifications to the R-14 Urban Renewal Projectson September 25,'1973. This will allow residential re -use as primary land use in Project Area South of Burlington Street. Upon roll call Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Butherus to adopt the Resolution Amending # 73-180, which authorized the Filing of an Application for the Loan and 'Grant Contract for Project Iowa R-14.': Upon roll call Butherus, Czarnecki, Hicker- son, White, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Amending Resolution # 72-266 which Established a, Fair Market Value for Parcel 65/16, Urban Renewal Project Iowa R-14. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt, Butherus voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by 'Hickerson and seconded by White that the rules be suspended and the First reading of the ordinance vacating a walk -way in Oakwoods Addition, Part 6 be given by title ,only. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandi., Butherus and 'Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried and 'rfirst,reading given by title only. It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus that the rules be suspended and the first reading of the Ordinance vacating Portions of Alleys in Pleasant Place, Second Addition, Block 5, be given by title only. Upon 'roll call White, Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried and first reading given by title only. Item 13,and 14 Resolutions were adopted at a Special August 31, 1973 meeting. The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public hearing on the plans, specifications and form of contract for the 1973 Street ImprovementProject. The City Attorney presented a letter ofobjection from Attorney Hess for John and ,Oscar Smith. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Butherus that the objection be received and made part of the public hearing. Motion carried, White abstaining. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by,'Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, etc. Upon roll call Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, and Hickerson voted 'aye', White abstained. Motion carried.' The Mayor 'then declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Awarding the Contract to the Metro Pavers, Inc., in the amount of $292,507.74. Upon roll call Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted Page 4 Council Minutes September 4, 1973 • 'aye: Motion carried. The Engineer noted that a work -order will be issued eliminating the requirement to maintain two-way traffic on Rochester Avenue with corresponding deduction of $13,000.00 from the contract. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution ApprovingContract and Bond for Metro Pavers, Inc., for the 1973 Street Improvement Project. Upon roll call Butherus, Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt voted 'aye'.' Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Accepting the Work and Ordering Preparation of Plan and Schedule of Assessments for the William White Blvd. Storm Sewer Assessment Project as completed by. Sulzberger Excavating Company of Muscatine, Iowa. ,Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt,' Butherus voted ''aye'. Motion carried. It was move&. by White and'seconded by Hickerson to set a Public Hearing on October 21 1973 at 4:00 P.M. on Vacation of Alley in Block 4, County Seat, Addition (Block, Bounded by Court, Harrison, Madison and Front Streets) as requested by the University. Motion carried. The City Attorney reported that Councilman Butherus had been sworn in by the Clerk at the noon meeting.' It was moved by White and seconded by Butherus that Councilman Hickerson be named as Mayor Pro tem, term expring on January 11 1974. Motion carried. City Manager Wells reminded the Council of the _7:30 meeting on September 6th in the Conference Room for budget discussion, meetings having been set with the Library Board and the Johnson County Board of Health. He also requested permission to extend the demolition contract on an Urban Renewal building, (Old Deadwood) by $5,000.00. This would secure the area pending demolition. .It was moved by Butherus and seconded by White to authorize the work order. 'Motion carried. The City Manager advised that no executive session was necessary. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Butherus that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. 0 i COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 6, 1973 7:30 P.M, The Iowa City City Council met in informal session on the 6th day of September at 7:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. mayor Brandt presiding. Councilmen present: Brandt, Butherus, Czarnecki, Hicker- son, White. Absent: None. -Others present: Wells, Pugh, Strabala, Zelenka, Maune, Stolfus; Jim'Shive „ Lyle Fisher, Frank Kilpatrick and Myrtle Adelyotte representing the Board of Health. The Mayor announced that the first part of the meeting would be a discussion with the members present of ,the Johnson County Board of Health concerning their reaction to the proposed elimination of their $45,000 from the 1974 Budget for the City. Jim Shive commentedthat this would be 258 of their budget, .other sources of funds being the County and the. State, none from other municipalities, and that no County Revenue Sharing money had been allocated to ,them. Mr. Wellslstated that the Iowa City population is included in computation of County revenue sharing funds. Further discussion involved explanation of the County Board of Health budget. The Mayor then announced discussion of the budget for the Library Board.' Members present were Dr. Arthur Canter, Robert Downer, Ron Farber,' Linda Bywater, Vivian Buchan and Jack Hurkett. City Manager Ray Wells explained that the Library had been allocated 28.78 of 1974 Budget, and noted that they would re- ceive $35,000 of revenue sharing money. Robert Downer explained the impact of the phase-out of the Seven Rivers System on the Library. The effect of the Griffen- hagen-Kroeger study concerning personnel and salaries was noted. New Seven Region System was explained, participation mandated by the Legislature. Contracts with other agencies were pointed out. Mr. Downer noted that the cost of books had increased 488, and the services necessary to get book on the shelf had risen from 35C to 90C per volume. He cited several statistics which compare Iowa City to other municipal libraries in Iowa. Mr. Wells pointed out the 30 day vacation policy for library employees, and its effect on staffing. Also, he mentioned that fines receipts go in the general revenue fund of the City. Mayor Brandt announced discussion of Mass Transit Budget for Monday night at 7:00 P.M., with Attorney Honohan to be pre- sent, and suggested that the Council focus attention on the workload in Community Development and on Landfill. The City Page 2 Council Discussion September 6 Manager distributed two new sheets for the budget, Summary by Fund and Program Comparison, explaining that $88,500 had been overlooked in the expenditures for Transportation (Mass Transit - two new buses), changing 278 as percentage of Transportation dollars going to Mass Transit. This changed the total on Page 36 to $441,862, then requested the addition of $18,000 of lia- bility insurance and $17,316 of Employee Benefits to this, totaling $477,178. He noted that this does seduce the balance to carry over to 1975 to $411,000, and stated that he felt that $500,000 was the absolute minimum for carry-over. He mentioned concern over the receipts for Highway 218 land transaction, the culvert on Muscatine and some DOT funds. The City Manager presented a communication from the Human Relations Commission requesting $4,400 funding for 1974, and noted that we have $5,400 budgeted for Boards and Commissions. He commented on his request for an administrative assistant to serve as staffing for boards and commissions. COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 10, 1973 7:00 P.M, The Iowa City City,Council met in informal session on the 10th day of September at 7:00 P.M, in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Brandt presiding. Councilmen present: Brandt, Butherus, Hickerson, White Absent: Czarnecki. Others present: Wells, Honohan, Pugh, Strabala, Stolfus, Maune. The Mayor announced that the discussion concerned the budget and policy for the Mass Transit System, and City Manager Ray Wells presented, in response to the Council'srequest' for analysis for various proposals, an Com- parison and explained various commentsEandnditure assumptions listed concerning Expenditure Comparison He noted that the anticipated difference in the revenue between the 15C fare and the ,250 fare was $60,000.00. Finance Director Joe Pugh explained the Expansion Alternatives, noting that these were the four alternatives as seen most mean- ingful, taking into consideration the tax levy and limitations on equipment. Councilman Hickerson` suggested keeping the 150 fare and finding out how much is possible for extras 'using 'the 2 -mill levy, and stated he was in, favor of levying ,the mills, noting we would need ,Federal resources next year. The City Manager noted that with the present system, keeping the 150 fare and 20, minute headways would require the 2 mill levy. Mayor Brandt stated he could not support the 2 mill'' increase. Councilman Butherus agreed, as we are not serving all the people, and it would be a double tax on property owners. There was further discussion on the availability of Highway Funds. Councilman Hickerson' noted that all citizens do not equally benefit from each tax dollar. Councilman Butherus commented that he would rather charge for refuse and put the money in transit. Mr. Pugh advised that the Department of Transportation money was in the beginning balance for 1979. The City Attorney noted that you do not have to be at 30 mills to levy the 2 mills for transit, and discussed the legality of Home Rule. Mr. Pugh stated he would plan our own 18 month levy, (actually 3 mills for transit). Mayor Brandt commented that evidently all the Councilmen wanted to keep the same level of service retained. Councilman White stated that he wanted to expand service to include Mark IV and Bon Aire. Ken Duecker reported that their study on Mass Transit was just starting, noting that Federal funding would not be for operating expenditures and would provide 80% funding for capital expenditures. Page 2 Council Discussion September 10, 1973 Councilman White stated he would not support any increase in fare, but would support 2 mills if necessary. He commented on the absence of Chamber of Commerce support for the ride and shop plan. Mayor Brandt noted that he had ridden several buses to talk to passengers and reported their comments. Councilman Butherus questioned if 200 fare and 1 mill levy would support the system. Mr. Wells reminded the Council of, the meeting with the University representatives on Monday, September 17th at 4:00 P.M. Councilman White asked if the budget included any funds for a pilot recycling, Mr. Wells noted that there was a packer truck in the budget. • COUNCIL DISCUSSION SEPTEMBER 11, 1973 12:30 PJM, The Iowa City City Council met in informal session on September 11th, 1973 at 12:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Brandt presiding. Councilmen present: Brandt, Butherus, Hickerson, White. Absent: Czarnecki. Others present:Wells, Honohan, Pugh, Strabala, Klaus, Kraft, Stolfus, Maune, Zelenka. The Mayor announced discussion of the comments to the Urban Renewal Draft Environmental Impact Statement.' Director of Urban Renewal, Jack Klaus outlined Councilman Czarnecki's comments including figures on page 1, use of word 'primary' on page '2 and use of figures on Page 4, Sec. D. Councilman White stated he thought the Environmental Impact Statement was not a very good job and pointed out his concerns, including their not dealing with any substance on the impact of the parking ramp on environment; the City having no control over the Univ- ersity power plant; available energy; and space given to Historic Building. Mayor Brandt advised that a University official would. be writing to HUD about the power plant, and reminded Mr. Klaus about the documentation. Councilman Hickerson questioned if the State was bound by our ordinances, the City Attorney stated that they were not. The Council discussed when the letter should be on the agenda, the City Manager advising that it was to be in to HUD by Sept- ember 13th. It was the general consensus that it should be placed on tonight's agenda. (11th) Mayor Brandt then announced discussion of Library and Health Services. Robert Downer from the Library Board was pre- sent. Councilman Hickerson explained the position of the Coun- cil. After discussion, and Mr. Pugh's explanation of how the amount was reached, the Mayor announced that it was the con - census of the Council that the Library be allowed no funds other than the $360,000 for 1974. Councilman White noted that the Council cannot justify a different vacation policy for any department. Council discussion included: First claim on any additional monies would be used to bring carry-over balance to $500,000; Federal wage and hour bill effective on July 1, 1974, City would have to comply no matter if it was not in the budget; 2 mill levy for transit is not a salvation for another fund; need to • set policy on bus fare, need to set policy on retention of peak service; alternatives if Council stays with 15C fare --less $60,000 in fares, $88,500 down in fund balance (bus purchase left out), and $17,000 in headways, total $165,000. ■ 0 Page 2 Council Discussion September 11, 1973 It was the general concurrence of the Council not to con- sider using the $181,0.00 anticipated 52 employee salary re- serve, and one Councilman agreed with the City Manager that we could have fewer personnel, but maintain adequate pay schedules and increases. The City Manager stated that the budget had been reduced by three persons. Further Council discussion included consideration of adopting the budget like it is and levying transit mills in the middle of the year, and the City Attorney advised that transit mills could not be levyed then, that the public hearing on the budget could be set with the 2 mills added and after the hearing, the budget could be reduced. Councilman White noted that he had put high priority on the health programs that were cut back, also a pilot recycling program. He said that after studying the capital items repeatedly, he didn't see any real alternative except the additional millage. In Federal assist- ance, the only potential was in Parks, Bureau of Outdoor Rec- reation money, but funding, for the Capitol Improvement'' pro- gram is using federal revenue sharing money which forcloses Bureau of Outdoor Recreation assistance, and he would be will- ing to alter how we fund 'those programs, put more of a contin- gency on it, and in turn reallocate some revenue sharing dollars to another capital item in the budget. Mayor Brandt pointed out the importance taxwise of getting the downtown redevelopment going. Council then discussed Road Use Tax, Mr. Pugh advising that no property tax is spent for street maintenance, and explained money management for contractor estimates on projects. The City Manager suggested looking at utilities, including transit, for financial analysis, and var- ious approaches to spreading costs to users, within the next few months, and pointed out the lack of 'growth of the supporting tax base, noting that in Iowa City we run the community on 508 of the property paying the bill. He also stated that when you're getting a tax structure growth of 3, 4 or 5%, and you're getting an operating expense growth out of the economy of 7 or 8%, it's just a matter of time until your balances are gone, and that's what happened this year.