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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-12-18 Council minutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1973 4:00 P. M. The Iowa City City Council met in regular session on the 4th day of December,; 1973 at 4:00 P.m.' at the Civic Center! in the Council Chambers Members 'Present: Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson, White. Absent: none. Mayor Brandt presiding. iThe invocation was given by Father ',Walter Helms, St.'Wenceslausl'Church. j It was moved by, Hickerson and seconded by White to consider`. the amount, read to be a full reading and to ',approve the minutes of the Council meetings of November 20th and November 27,-1973 subject to correction. Motion carried. Abby Schwarz appeared ,questioning1 when the Council Rules Committee report concerning recommendations for publicizing vacancies on Boards and Commissions would be ready.;, Councilman Hickerson indicated that it might be delivered to the Council next week. I CarolineBmbree,appeared requesting scheduling of public hearings of Council meeting at the beginnings, of the meetings. The Mayor explained that the hearings were purposely scheduled there for the benefit of citizens who cannot attend at 4:00 P.M., and noted that there was also public discussion at the beginning of each: meeting for this ,purpose. Mrs. Embree then stated that concerning the Burlington' Street' Project, all previous objections apply at the adjourned public hearing, and requested that each Council member state the reason behind his or her decision. It was by Hickerson and seconded by de'Prosse that the minutes of the Iowa City Human Relations Commission meeting of November 19, 1973 be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by deProsse and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution refunding cigarette permit for Leo's Cafe, 1.27 Iowa Avenue. Upon roll call Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson, White, Brandt voted ''aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution approving Class C Beer 'Permit ,Application for Randall's Discount Foods, Mall Shopping Center. Upon roll call deProsse, Hickerson, White, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. J Page 2 Council Minutes • December 4,, 1973' It was moved by White and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Resolution Approving Class B Beer Permit Application for Big Ten Inns and Hamburg Inns, Inc., 119IowaAve. Upon roll call Hicker- son, White, Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse voted 'aye'.Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Resolution Approving Class B Sunday Sales Beer Permit Application for,Big Ten Inns and Hamburg Inns, Inc., 119 Iowa Ave. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson voted ',aye'.' motion carried. It, was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Approving' Class C Liquor License Application for, First Avenue Lounge, 819, 1st Ave. Upon, roll call' Brandt, Czarnecki,,, deProsse, Hickerson, White voted 'aye'. Motion: carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the Canvass', for the Charter Election of November 15, 1973, from Johnson County Commissioner' of Elections, Dolores Rogers, be received and filed. Motion carried. The proposition to change the form of the municipal government of the. City, of Iowa City to the Home Rule Ch'arter,'as submitted to the voterswas:adopted'. It wa, moved by White and seconded by deProsse that the letter from Jackson: Phillips, V.P. and'Director, Municipal Bond Research Division, Moodys'' Investors Service, Inc., concerning thc,assignment of the rating of Aaa (bonds of the best quality) for, the $600,000 Iowa City', Iowa General Obligation Bonds scheduled for sale on December 6, 1973'',be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki that the letter from Thomas P. Gilroy, Associate Professor and Program Director, College of Business Administration, Center for Labor and Management, concerning a one -day briefing conference in Iowa City on January 9, 1974, dealing with a Public Employment Relations Act, be received and filed. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by deProsse that the Setter from Elliott Full, President,,KXIC AM -FM, concerning broadcast of City Council meetings be received and filed and re- ferred to the City Manager for conference with Mr. Full in connection with any technical problems, and report back to Council. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by deProsse that the letter from William Saunders, 711 Third Ave., Iowa City, concerning downtown urban planning be received, and filed. Motion carried. • • Page 3 Council Minutes December 4, 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from,Donald Dolezal, President and Patrick Akers, Secre- tary, Iowa City ProfessionalFire Fighters Loca1I610 AFL-CIO concerning recognition Of Local 610 and negotiating agent for the personnel of the Iowa City Fire Department be received and filed and referred to the City Manager who is:the City's official responsible for labor relations, consistent with our Council Manager form of government. Motion carried. lIt was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the etter from Ernest Lehman, President, City Center Association, Iowa City, concerning the Associa'tion's unanimous endorsement of the concept of Urban Renewal as proposed by the old Capitol Development Corporation be received and filed. Motion carried. It:was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the letter from W. G. Jaques Company 'concerning ,the 1973 Slabj'acking,' Program be received, and filed, bids received' later' in the meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White that the letter from Bruce R. Glasgow, 834'N. Johnson Street, Iowa City, concerning extension of sewer ser,vice'on North Dodge Street Court be received and filed', and referred to the City Manager and Staff for report back to Council.' Motion ',carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hil'ckerson that the Ordinance Requiring Drivers of Motor Vehicles, to stop when Approaching a Stopped School Bus and Regulating the Use of Passenger Vehicles Used as School Buses, belamended in Section 4, paragraphs A & B, by deletion of the 'first `six words in each paragraph, and insertion of the words, "Vehicles other than school. buses ,operated regularly for transportation of children to and from school Motion carriea'. It was moved by White and seconded by deProsse that the rules be suspended and the first reading of the Ordinance be given by title ',only, aslamended. Upon roll call Czarnecki,` deProsse, Hickerson, White, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried and first reading given by title only. It was moved by White and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Resolution Awarding Contract to W. G. Jaques, Company of Des Moines, Iowa for the 1973 Slabiacking Program. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse voted 'aye'. Motion ,carried. • It ias roved by White and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Resolution Award- ing Contract to Pennetryn Systen,',Inc. of Rockford,. Illinois for the 1973 Sanitary' Sewer, Repair Project. Upon' roll call deProsse, Hickerson; thiite, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. • Page 4 Council Minutes December 4, 1973 It was moved by White and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Resolution Establishing Time and Place of Meetings of the City Council, changing time to 7:30 P.M., each Tuesday of the month excluding holidays, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Upon roll call White, deProsse, Czarnecki voted 'aye', Brandt voted 'no', Hickerson abstaining. Motion carried. The committee noted they had taken into consideration the conflict with the School Board Meeting. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by deProsse that the Resolution Approving a Service Agreement with Elbert & Associates, Inc., for Electronic Data Processing Services be deferred for one week. Motion carried. It was moved by ,Hickerson and seconded by Brandt to adopt the: Resolution Setting the Date for a Public Hearing at 4:00 P.M.,' December 21, 1973, to amend the 1973 Budget. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson, White voted 'aye'. Motion carried. After meeting with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors,' the'City Manager recommended leaving the parking meters in front of the Courthouse and 'removing them on Harrison Street. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Res- olution Approving Parking Changes in the Area Immediately Adjacent to the Johnson County Courthouse. Upon roll call Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson, Write, Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. The Manager also requested removal of two spaces on the north side of Washington Street immediately west of Clinton. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to so amend the Resolution. Upon roll call deProsse, Hickerson, White, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. It was moved by White and; seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Accepting Street Improvements in the Oakwoods VI Addition on Amhurst, between Lake Forest and south boundary of Addition by Metro Pavers. Upon roll call deProsse, Hickerson, White, Brandt, Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. it was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Establishing Stop Signs at the Intersections of Rochester and Amhurst Street and at the intersection of Amhurst Street and Lower West Brmnch Road. Upon roll call Ilickerson, White, Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse voted 'aye'. Motion carried. • 1' ■' Page 5 Council Minutes December 4, 1973 Mayor Brandt announced that this was the time set for the Public Hearing on the Resolution of Necessity for the 1974 Burling- ton Street Improvement Project. Gary Goldstein appeared for ISPIRG. After discussion, each council member stated the reasons behind his or her decision. Councilman White asked for consider- ation of more time between the public hearing on the plans before bids are taken and for consideration of reforestation on Burling- ton. Councilman Czarnecki requested a breakdown of the $369,000 cost figure. The City Manager stated that he would have the infor- et week It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by matronne. Brandt White to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call White, Czarnecki, Hickerson voted 'aye', deProsse ,voted 'no'. Motion carried, 4/1. The Mayor announced, that`, this was also the time to Set a Date for, Public Hearing on Plans and Specifications. It was the concensus of 'the Council to delay bids until the 17th', of January, and, the Resolution was so amended. It was moved by Hicker- son and seconded by White to adopt ,the Resolution Setting Public Hearing on 'Plans and Specifications and Form of Contract for January 8, 1974 at 7:30 P.M. and Receive Bids on January 17, 1974 at 10:00 A.M. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, ilickerson, White voted 'aye', deProsse voted 'no'. Motion carried 4/1. Mayor Brandt announced this was the time set for the Public Hearing on the Resolution of Necessity, for the Demolition and Site Clearance, City -University Project, Iowa R-14 Contract No. III. David Goodwin, for the Board of Directors of the citizensfor Environmental Action, appeared concerning issuance of final Environmental Impact Statement before action is taken. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Brandt that the letter be received and filed. Motion carried. Urban Renewal Attorney John Hayek stated that in his judgement, the Federal Court would not enjoin the City from acquisition or demolition. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Brandt to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, White, Brandt voted Faye', deProsse abstaining. Motion carried. The Mayor announced that this was also the time set for the Public Hearing on Plans and specifications for the Demolition and Site Clearance Project.. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call Czarnecki, Hickerson, "White, Brandt voted 'aye', deProsse abstained. Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by Hickerson that the letter from CEA be referred to Attorney Hayek for report back'. Motion carried. r Page 6 Council Minutes December 9, 1973 Councilman Hickerson noted that the Rules Committee would bring their report to the Coum,:il next week. Councilman Czarnecki requested scheduling of discussion on the. Bus System on the informal agenda after the first of the year. City Manager Wells advised that he would be discussing problems concerning the leased buses with the Council soon. Councilman White announced that the Legislative Liason Pro- grams would be held on the first and third Saturdays of each month, starting January 9, 1979 at '9:30 A.M. fie also noted a right-of-way problem for traffic on Rochester/Union Place/ Bloomington Street intersection, and requested that the City Manager investigate and report recommendations. Councilman White asked the Council if they were interested in hosting the annual meeting of the League of Municipalities in 1975. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by deProsse that the League office be contacted for all information relative to numbers, dates, etc., looking ahead to a formal invitation. Motion carried. Mayor Brandt announced a meeting of the Johnson County Commission on Environmental Quality on December 12, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. Council then discussed the call-in program for Thursday evening on WSUI, and decided on Council and staff to be at the studio. City Manager Ray Wells requested approval for the firm of McGladrey-Hansen-Dunn to conduct the yearly 'audit. It was moved by white and seconded by deProsse that McGladrey-Hansen-Dunn firm be engaged to conduct the 1973 audit. Motion carried, Brandt abstaining. The City Manager called to the attention of the Council and the public, as noted in a letter received from Moody's Investors Service, the triple AAA bond rating assigned to the $600,000 General Obligation Bonds sold today. This rating, given for excellence in finance, will also result in several thousand dollars savings. He also noted the Labor Conference, and asked if any Councilmember planned to attend, to notify him; and announced that the Human Relations meeting set for Sunday noon had been cancelled. • City Attorney Jay Honohan explained the indication from the Coralville City Council that they would like to enter into an agreement for use of our landfill. It was moved by White and seconded by Czarnecki to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Agreement with the `City of Coralville for the Use of Landfill. Upcn roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt, Czarnecki and deProsse voted aye' Motion carried. • Page 7 Council Minutes December 4, 1973 The City Attorney also reported on the proposed contract for the First Avenue, Crossing Project, with the Chicago, Rock Island' and Pacific Railroad, and noted the division of costs, and that the date of commencement of the project was not stated in the contract.He recommended Council approval of this 'agreement and noted that he would contact Mr. Weller concerning the time -table for the project. It was moved by Czarnecki and seconded by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Agreement. Upon roll call White, Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse and Hickerson voted 'aye'. Motion carried. The City Attorney reported on his recommendation concerning the security, deposit in the Landlord Tenant Ordinance, noting that there is no authority in this area, and that he is concerned about whether or not, due to the fact ,that there has been legis- lation introduced in this area, that a court might feel that under the Home Rule statute, that this is a'matter of State jurisdiction. He advised that it was the recommendation of the Legal Department that the Councilwould have to determine that therewouldbe some compelling public interest that would outweigh the prohibition against the using of police power, to invade contractural rights, and also recommended that the matter be deferred until such time as legislation pending is settled. Council concurred that they would defer for discussion with landlord tenant relationships as they relate to City ordinances. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by Czarnecki to adjourn to a Council meeting scheduled for December 6, 1973 at 1:00 o'clock P.M. in the Council Chambers for the sale of $600,000 bonds. 1 MINUTES OF ADJOURNED COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 1973 1;00 P.M. The Iowa City City Council met in adjourned session on the 6th day of December, 1973 at 1:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center. Members present: Brandt, Czarnecki (1:10), deProsse, Hicker- son, White. Absent: None. Mayor Brandt presiding. The Mayor announced that this was the time set for public hearing on the Issuance of $150,000 Bridge Bonds and $450,000 Street Construction Bonds. There being no written or oral objections to the issuance of the bonds, the Moyor declared the hearing closed. Mayor Brandt called for all sealed bids. These were held unopened', and oral bids were called for. There being no oral bids, Ron Norene, representative of Paul Speer '& Associates, and Joe Pugh, Finance Director, opened the bids. Mr.''Norene noted the new triple A rating on the bonds. The bids were as follows: $150,000 Bridge Bonds Ia. Des Moines Nat'l, Bank & Becker & Cownie, Inc. 4.220 R. C. Dickenson & Co. 4.17346 Shearson, Hammill & Co.,Inc.' 4.2633, . Cont'. Ill. Nat'l. Bank & Tr.' Co. of Chicago 4.247833 The Northern Trust Company 4.21633 Harris Trust & Savings Bank 4.2666 Kirchner, Moore & Company 4.429167 Dain, Kalman & Quail, Inc. &'Shaw, McDermott & Co. 4.18333 LaSalle National Bank 4.2245 First National Bank of Chicago 4.15516 Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids, Iowa 4.10 Carleton D. Beh Co. 4.120 $450,000 Street Construction Bonds Ia. Des Moines Nat'l. Bank & Becker & Cownie, .Inc. 4.22865 R. C. Dickenson & Co. 4,24267 Shearson, Hammill & Co., Inc. 4.2384 Cont. Ill. Nat'l. Bank & Tr. Co. of Chicago 4.171269 Northern Trust Company 4.20376 Harris Trust & Savings Bank 4.2196 Kirchner, Moore & Company 4.39738 Dain, Kalman & Quail, Inc. & Shaw, McDermott & Co. 4.15769 • LaSalle National Bank 4.183115 First ,National Bank of Chicago 4.1.7626 Merchants Nat'l. Bank of Cedar Rapids, Iowa' 4.10 Carleton D. Beh Co. 4.1434 0 Page 2 Adjourned Meeting December 6, 1973 The Mayor announced a ten r1inute recess for the tabulation of the bids. The meeting reconvened with Mr. Norene announcing that the bids of Merchants National Bank of Cedar, Rapids, Iowa, at 4.108 for both bond issues were correct, and he recommended acceptance of the bids. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution Directing the Sale of $150,000 Bridge Bonds and $450,000 Street Construction Bonds to Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at 4.108. Upon roll call Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson and White voted 'aye'. 'Motion carried. It was moved by White and seconded by deProsse to return the bid checks to the unsuccessful bidders.Motion carried. The Mayor requested that the meeting be moved into the Conference Room. The Mayor announced that this was the time set for Public Hearing on the Estimate 'of;Levy for Bridge Bond Tax for the City of Icwa City. Finance Director Joe Pugh advised that the tax 'levy for 1975 would be $90,375 and for 1976, $78,075. There being no persons present to speak for or against the _stimate of levy, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Hickerson and seconded by deProsse to adopt the Resolution Providing for Issuance of $150,000 of Bridge Bonds, and Levying a Tax to Pay Said Bonds. Upon roll call Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson, White and Brandt voted 'aye'. Motion carried. The Mayor announced that this was the time set for Public Hearing on the Estimate of Levy for Street Construction Bond Tax for the City of Iowa City. Finance Director Joe Pugh advised that the tax levy for 1975 was $121,125; 1976,$90,375; 1977, $162,300 and 1978, $156,150. There being no persons present to speak for or against the estimate of levy, the Mayo' -- declared the hearing closed. It was moved by White and secon.led by Hickerson to adopt the Resolution Providing for the Issuance of $450,000 Street Construction Bonds and Levying a Tax to Pay Said Bonds. Upon roll call deProsse, Hickerson, White, Br.ndt and Czarnecki voted 'aye'. Motion carried. City Manager Ray Wells explained the necessity for the adoption of the Resolution Accepting the 1974 Official Street • Budget. Deputy Director of Public works, George Bonnett, Page 3 Adjourned Meeting December 6, 1973 explained the changing of the budgetary year by the State, resulting in deletion of the year 1975. It was moved by Hickerson, and seconded by White to adopt the Resolution. Upon roll call Hickerson, White, Brandt and Czarnecki voted 'aye', deProsse voted 'no'. Motion carried 4/1. The Council decided to hear the preliminary report on the Urban Renewal, proposal during informal session. It was moved by;deProsse and seconded by Hickerson that the meeting adjourn to informal session. Motion carried. i COUNCIL DISCUSSION DECEMBER 17, 1973 6,00 r, M, The Iowa City City Council met in informal session on the 17th day of December, 1973 at 6:00 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Brandt presiding. Councilpersons present: Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson and white. Other personspresent: Wells, Davidsen, Klaus, Hayek, Kraft, Honohan, Bonnett, Pugh,`Stolfus. The Mayor noted that the meeting was set for discussion of the staff report on the Old Capitol proposal for the Urban Renewal Project. Council requested that copies of the report be, distributed as follows: 15 to the Public Library, 15 at the Civic Center and l for each organization identified with citizens groups.' City Manager Ray Wells then explained the interim report, dividing the analysis, of the offer into three secitons; offer to purchase, specifications and information in support of the proposal He noted that the bid check'wouldbe deposited, with interest returned to the developer. Council''discussion involved the take-down schedule; timetable on Environmental Impact Statement; air -rights discussion later;simultaneous construction of Mall and ramp; Land Use consideration 1) bus depot, 2) Mass transit facility; not closing Madison Street. The City Manager noted the very thorough market data presented by the developer. Council then set a further meeting at 12:00 noon, December 18, at the Davis Building Conference Room. The Iowa City City Council met in informal session on the 18th day ;of December, 1973 at 12:30 P.M. in the Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor Brandt presiding. Councilpersons present:Brandt, Czarnecki, deProsse, Hickerson and White. Other persons present: Wells, Honohan, Hayek, Pugh, Wollmershauser, Klaus, Davidsen, Kraft, Gillett, Braun, Bonnett, Maune, 2elenka,,Stolfus The Mayor announced discussion of miscellaneous items. City Manager Ray Wells presented a special memo on amending) the budget. He recommended a 58 salary increase for employees and the continuance of;Blue Cross-Blue'Shield benefits, a total Of $165,000; 5% amounting to $156,000 and Blue Cross -Blue Shield, $39,000. He asked approval for the extra $30,000. The Council concurred and directed the City Manager to move ahead. Mayor Brandt questioned the legality of the Resolution Concerning Urban Renewal Development Proposal. Attorney.Hayek advised that it did not bind the City to a contract, was'only saying that the proposal was ,generally acceptable. Council' then discussed the content and wording of the Resolution, changing B to read 'evaluation' of; adding to 3rd Whereas, land desires to enter into negotiations leading,to a'final contract.', and reversed 'G' with 'H'. Freda Hieronymus appeared during discussion on 'whereas'. Rev. Welsh advised that Citizens for a Better Iowa City Steering Committee was in favor of the Resolution'.