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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-11-20 Council minutes0 • 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 Brandt introduced Councilwoman Carol deProsse taking office today and Penny Davidson, taking office January 1, 1.974.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 concerning the proposal received frau Old Capital on Urban`'Renewal•It was moved by White and 'seconded by deProsse that the letter be received and filed. Motion carried. Mrs. William Moore, 324 Governor appeared concerning parking for loading of persons. It 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. George Knorr, 330 Kimball Road 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, APL -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 presenting the results of their public opinion survey taken on October 29th, the questions concerning the proposed Charter.' He also presented the letter written to Maurice Baringer concerning an inaccuracy contained in their petition to appeal 1974.operating budget for Iowa City, and suggested formation 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. 1 0 • Page 2 Council Minutes November 13, 1973 Motion carried. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by deProsse to schedule discussion at an informal session soon concerning getting information to the citizens. Motion carried. William Meardon appeared clarifying statements made concerning 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 Program and presented a statement. Councilman White pointed out previous action taken to qualify for Environmental Protection Agency assistance. City Manager, Ray Wells, noted the rapid changes taking place con- cerning recycling. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hickerson that the statement be received, filed and referred to the City Manager. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki that the disbursements in the amount of ',$1,388,924.55 be approved subject to audit. Motion carried. It was moved by White and 'seconded by Hickerson that the minutes of the meetings of'the 'Housing Commission, 10/25/73, Planning and Zoning Commission', of 11/8/73, Iowa City Airport 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 Approving Class B Beer Sunday Sales permit application for Ernest Stoppelmoor dba/the Links, 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 adopt the Resolution Approving Class C Beer & Liquor Control License application for BMF, Inc. dba/C.O.D.'Steam Laundry, 211 Iowa Avenue. Upon roll call Czarnecki, deProsse, Ilickerson, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried, White abstaining. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Refunding Cigarette 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 petition from residents of Kathlin Drive to change the name of Mair Avenue to'Kathlin Drive be received and filed and referred to Planning and Zoning for report back to Council.. Motion 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 Orchard and Nursery, Inc. requesting a sewer connection be're- ceived and filed and referred to the City Manager to so advise applicant of Council's disapproval of the connection. Motion carried, White abstaining. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Mrs. Leland Nagle, 714 McLean Street, objecting to closing of either end of Lexington Avenue be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that, the letter from James A. Kutz, Jr., l Lt., MSc, Iowa ARNG concerning a briefing at the regularly scheduled training session at the National Guard Armory, in Iowa City on December 9, 1973 be 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,requesting a stop, sign at the intersection of North Governor extension and Kimball Road be received and filed and referred to the City Manager for report back as soon as possible. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by deProsse that the letter from Ernest Lehman, President, City Center Association, concerning use of, the vacant lot on the corner of Washington and Dubuque Streets during the holiday season be received and filed and request be authorized subject to clearances by the 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 Development 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 Establishing the Points of Collection for Garbage by the Sani- tation Service and Amending the Code, by Repealing Section 3.42.3D be given by title only. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, 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- verting Utility Billing to Electronic Data Processing System be given by title only. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried and first reading given by title only. I Page 4 Council Minutes November 13, 1973 It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract for two '71000 GVW Truck Chassis with Utility Bodies for the Street Division and the Traffic Engineering Division and Setting Date for Receiving Bids on December 13, 1973. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson; White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Form of Contract for a Two -Ton Flat Bed Truck for the Equip meat Pool of the ,Department of Public Works and Setting 'Date for Receiving bids on December 13, 1973. 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 approximatelyl20 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 4, 1973. Upon roll call deProsse, Hickerson, White, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded, by White to adopt 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 6, 1973 at 10:00 A.M. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Accepting the Work done by Gjellefald Constructors, Inc., on the 1973 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project No. 1 on St. Ann Drive and Bjaysville Lane. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson, White voted aye'. 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 Preliminary Subdivision Plat Page 5 Council Minutes November 13, 1973 for Hollywood 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.mstarting the first meeting of 1974; and further discussion including Rules Committee report on Boards and Commissions, input from other new council member, reduction of energy and requirement for one month lead time; it was moved by deProsse and seconded by Czarnecki. that furtherdiscussion be scheduled for next Tuesday's informal meeting, if time permits. Motion carried, Hickerson and Brandt voting 'no' It was moved by deProsse ',that the City provide file cabinets for members of the City Council. The motion died 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 theIWSUI call-in pro- gram on December 6th, concerning the urban renewal redevelopment proposal. After discussion, it was moved by deProsse and seconded by Hickerson that WSUI be notified of the Council's desire to have this program aired. Motion carried. Councilman White noted that the City has 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. n and io After discuss input from Davidson and deProsse, it was moved by discussion White a seconded by Czarnecki that Carol deProsseand be appointed as the carried. City's elected member to the Regional Planning Commission. Motion The Mayor reminded the Council of the funerals of Donald Wehmeyer and Thomas Villhauer tomorrow. He also noted the urban renewal discussion meeting at Horace Mann school tonite. City Attorney Jay Honohan presented a letter from Lyle Miller requesting vacation of a portion of existing park area platted in MacBride Addition Part I, to relocate a portion of MacBride Page 6 Council Minutes November 13, 1973' Road in Part I, to develop final plat for Part II as and recommended that it be sent to Plat fPlanning and Recreation"Commissions for re Pr°Posed, and Zoning and Parks and seconded b Ports. It was moved b and.referred Czarneckhite i that the letter be received and filed 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 Methodist Church for division of sewer assessment with Pat Moore. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by deProsse that the City Attorney be authorized to bring to the Council next week detail on division of assessment for St. Marks Methodist Church. Motion carried. the Mr. tionohan also explained that Councilwoman deProsse had taken the oath of office, and all was in order. Jack Esbin appeared commenting of some suggestions made at the neighborhoodMayormeetingslonitheation urban renewal proposal electricity on He also suggested not allowing use of 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.