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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-11-13 Minutes numbered6 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1973 4;00 P. M, The, Iowa City City Council met in regular session on the 13th day of November, 1973 at 4:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center. Members Present: Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson, White. Mayor Brandtintrnaured Co m ' 1c om-n Carnl HpProqsp Laking office today and Penny Davidson, taking office January -'2 .i, 1974. Mayor Brandt presiding., The invocation was given by Rev. Paul Akin, First United Methodist Church. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the amount read be considered a full reading and to approve the minutes of the Council meeting of November 6, 1973, subject to correction.Motion carried. Glen Epstein, President of Iowa City Clinton Street Tenant's_ Association, presented a letter with their input concernin e _proposa received fran Old Capital Urban Renewal :7 on Itwas movthed by White and seconded by deProsse that the letter be received' and filed. Motion carried. Mrs. William Moore 324 Governor. appeared concerning parking for loadingof persons. St was moved by white and seconded by Hickerson that the problem be referred to the City Manager for investigation and report back to Council. Motion carried. Klaus Nuki, 1313 Grissel Place, appeared requesting resumption of City practice of keeping a._� compost pile at the Service Building. It was moved by White' and seconded by, deProsse that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report back to Council. Motion carried. Don Anderson, AFSCME, AFL-CIO representative appeared presenting a letter stat- ing that the City employees had formed a chartered union and re= questing the Council to appoint a committee to meet and act upon - issues brought before the committee by the employees _ After discussion, it was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the letter be received and filed and referred to the City Manager and City Attorney for review and report at an informal meeting, at the earliest possible date, the report to include docking of employees, as discussed. Motion carried. Skip Laitner, ISPIRG,'appeared presentinq the results of theirublic opinion -survey taken_on—October-_.29th.,_.:-the questions concerning' the __au�.gesLep rormation of a Citizens Advocate Committee and an annual report by the ..Mayor. It was moved by, Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that his two communications be received and filed. �I I 0 0 Page 2 Council Minutes November 6, 1973 Motion carried. It was moved by Czarne ec=dQd_by- deProsse to schedule discussion at an inforIDdJ.—e-S.Sion_soon concerning getting_information to the citizens_ Motion carried. i 111 am Me-ardon_�p�ese1�J fy�n9-�tse�s Daae concern Wing_ amendment of the proposed Charter. Mayor Brandt stated that the Council recommended that the voters vote 'yes'for either of the two proposals. - Jim Murphy, 555 Hawkeye Court, for ISPIRG appeared concerning the Municipal Recycling Pram ana d presented a \_^ isLament. Councilman White poinced out previous action taken to qualify for Environmental Protection Agency assistance. City Manages Ray Wel lo,_rioted the rapid_changestaking_.place con- ^� corning recycling. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by , Hickerson that the statement be received', filed and referred to the City Manager. Motion carried. h t the It was moved by. White and seconded by Czarnecki t a i disbursements in the 'amount of $1� 388 924. 55_be_approved subject _tom sudit. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the 10/25/73. Planning and zoning Commission oL " o -- Commission of 10/18 73'and Iowa City CATV Committee of 10/9/73 ; and 10 15/73 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution A proving Class B Beer Sunday Sales germ• application for Ernest Stoppel�g4r ftPAhe._I�Aks.,. 1011 Arthur _ Street. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson, White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. After discussion of complaints and appearance of Rev. Welsh who advised of the mess in the E/W alley behind the First Christian Church on Sunday mornings, it was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to dopt the Resolution Approving Class_.0 Beer& Liquor,. 1 , Pns ani4n�4� kh]F Inc. dba%C•0•D Steam CO Laundry 211 Iowa Avenue, Upon roll call Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried, White abstaining. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt / the Resolut n Refunding Ci ret e Permit for Leo's Cafe 127-__ Iowa Avenue. Upon roll call deprosse, Hickerson,' White, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the ion from residents of Kathlin Drive�2�hdnge-l>e-n.ame�f Avenue -to dents Drive be received^annd,inr�la aMotion carried Page 3 Council Minutes November 13, 1973 After explanation by Dennis Kraft, Director, Department of Community Development, and recommendation that the request not be granted, it was 'moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Arie Q. Kroeze, Pleasant Valley nrnti�r.7 anAY}.711rCGry Tnn' Yprt11pC}'1T,1 n Cpwpr rnnnection be re- ceived and riied and reserrea to the spiry Manager su -, auvi- applicant of Council's disapproval of the connections 'Motion carried, White abstaining., It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Mrs Leland Nagle 714 McLean Street, obiecti filed. Motion carried. It was moved 'by White and seconded by Hickerson that the National Guard Armory in Iowa City on Der mP_hAr q, 197A he re- ceived and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from A B Preacher M D 28 Caroline Court reauestin a stop sign at the intersection of North Governor extension an Kimball Road be received and filed and referred to the City Manager for report back as soon as vossible, Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by deProsse that the letter from Ernest Lehman President, City Center_Associationj concerning use of the vacant lot on the corner of Washington filed and request be authorized subiect to clearances ov__V.Lt_ City Manager._ Motion carried, Czarnecki voting 'no'. It was moved by Hickerson, and seconded by deProsse that the letter from.Dick Clark U.S. Senator, concerning Community Deve3opment legislation be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by. White that the rules be suspended and the second reading of the Ordinance aatahlichinn the Points of Collection for Garbage by the Sani- be given by title only,_,_ - roll call Hickerson, White, Bra Czarnecki, deProsse voted 'aye'. Motion carried and second reading given by title only. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the rules be suspended and the first reading of the Ordinance Con i verting utility be given by title only. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried and first reading given by title only. 4 Council Minutes Page November 13, 1973 It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to ado t the Resolution A rovin Plans and Specifications, Form _ o Contract or two 7 OOO GVW Truck Chassis with Utility_ Bodies for the Street Division and the Traffic Engineering Division and Setting Date for Receiving Bids on _December 131 1973, Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson, i-' White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Resolution Ap rovin Plans and S ecifications and for the Eguip- Form o Contract or a Two -Ton Flat Bed Truck ment Pool of the Department of Public Works and Setting Date for'Receiving bids on December 13191 3. Upon roll call .` Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson, White, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. George Bonnett, Deputy Director of Public Works, explained the project, after which the following resolutions initiating the Demolition and Site Clearance of approximately 20 parcels in the City -University Project; Iowa R-14 Contract #3 were adopted. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on the Resolution of Necessity for December 41 1973.' Upon roll call .deProsse,. Ifickerson, White, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by white to �- ado t the Resolution' Directing Engineer to Prepare Plans and. /✓ . Specifications. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on Plans and Specifications and Form_of__ ^, Contract for December 4 1973 and Receive Bids on December 61- Czarnecki, 1973 at 10:00 A.M. Upon roll call White, Brandt, __ deProsse, Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. Ib was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Accepting the Work done by Giellefald _ Constructors, Inc., on the 1973 Sanitary Sewer Improvements. Project No 1 on St Ann Drive and Biaysvillg Lane_,. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson, White voted laye'. Motion carried. After discussion of petitions received last week, and explanation by Director of Community Development, Dennis Kraft of previous action, it was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the Resolution Approving the Preliminarv'Subdivision Plat 1 0 Page 5 0 Council Minutes November 13, 1973 for Ilollywood_Manor� Part V,__be_deferred for one week, and the staff requested to add to the agenda next week a report on the matter of a park, including the relationship with the Cpaitol Improvements Program. Motion carried. After withdrawal of a motion by deProsse and second by Czarnecki to change Council meeting time to 7:30 P.M. starting.__ the first meeting of 1974L -and further discussion including Rules Committee report` on Boards and Commissions,_ input from other new council member,reduction of energy and K uirement for one month lead time; it was moved by deProsse and seconded by Czarnecki that further discussion be scheduled for next Tuesday's informal meeting., if time_permts. Motion carried, Hickerson and Brandt voting 'no'. It was moved by deProsse that the C tY�oroY-idef�?e_G_ahinexa. for members of the. City_ Council.- The_motion.d,ied...for lack -of a second. Councilman Czarnecki asked how the staff intended to respond to the questions on the urban renewal proposal presented-by__Rev, Welsh and Councilwoman deprosse_and questions and concerns raised at the neighborhood meetings. The Mayor noted that the staff should get information to the Council first for their discussions. Councilwoman deProsse commented on Community Relations Director, Julie Zelenka's memo concerning the WSUI call-in pro- gram on December 6th concerning_ the urban renewal redeY�lQpLnent. proposal. After discussion, it was moved by deProsse and seconded by Hickerson that WRTIT hP not i f; Pd of the C`o unci l' s desire -to_have_ his program aired. Motion carried. Councilman White noted .that the City_ha_s,.,_two vacancies on the Regional Planning Commission, and that the next meeting was tomorrow, Wednesday the 14th, and requested filling the vacancies with the two new elected Councilmembers. After discussion and input from Davidson and deProsse, it was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that Carol deProsse be appointed as the Cry's el€czed member to the Rey ional Planning Commission._ Motion carried. The Mayor reminded the Council of the_j­une_rals of_Donald_ Wehmeyer and Thomas Villhauer tomorrow.. He also noted the urban 1S renewal discussion meeting at Horace Mann school tonite. City Attorney Jay Honohanpresented a letter from Lyle_Miller requesting vacation of a portion of existing_park_r aea__platted in MacBride, Addition Part I,_ to relocate a.pgrtion_of MacBride 0 0 Page 6 Council Minutes November 13, 1973 R_oadin Part I,_ to develop._ final plat_for_Part II ased, s_propoF and recommended that it be sent to Planning and Zoning and Parks. and Recreation Commissions for reports. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter be received and filed and referred to the Planning and Zoning commission for recommen- dation and report. Motion carried. The City_.Attorney_explained a request from St. Mark's United hint-1,nriist.Church' for division of sewer assessment with Pat_ Moore, 1S_ VLC_L ulvvcu uy u _� _- _-. _ ___._-__.-_ _ Attnrney be aUthsx..iz_ed bring to the Council next week, the detail on divisio_n of assessment_for�St._Marks. Methodist Church. Motion carried. Mr. Honohanalso_ explained; that Councilwoman de taken had --- — _ ...- --.. - – 1 was in .order. taken the oath of office ., and al Jack Esbin _red app _comnting;.on_.the.,.Mayor,'.s'..clarificatio ea _me of, some _suggestions. .;_made. _at the,neighborhood__meetings on_the_- _urban renewal_,proposal._,He also suggested not allowing use of electricity on the lot at the corner of Washington and Dubuque. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by deProsse that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.