HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-12-12 Minutes NumberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
December 12, 1989
Iowa City Council, reg, mtg., 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor McDonald presiding.
Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Balmer, Courtney, Horowitz, Kubby, Larson, McDonald.
Absent: None. Councilmember Elect Novick. Staftmembers present: Atkins, Helling, Timmins,
Karr, Schmeiser, O'Neil, Winkelhake, O'Malley. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 89-
67, Side 2, 368-1; 89.69, Side 1, 1 -END and Side 2, END -1.
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Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-276, Bk. 102, p. 276,
NAMING IRVING B. WEBER THE OFFICIAL HISTORIAN OF IOWA CITY. Affirmative roll call vote o 3
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the following items and recommenda-
tions in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of 11/14/89 and the
special meeting of 11/21/89. ao94Z
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm.- 10/17/89; P8Z Comm.
11/16/89; Mayor's Youth Employment Program 0d. of Directors -9/19/89; 10/24/89; 0 f 7
Design Review, Comm. - 11/13/89; Human Rights Comm 10/23/89; Ed. of Libraryaa9R
Trustees'- 11/16/89; Sr. Center Comm. -10/16/89; Historic Preservation Comm.;-da99
1118/89. 106
I' Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving a Beer refund for Berntsen ai o z
Berntsen; Sayre; Bernie, Dick & Edwin dba Duds 'n Suds, 5 Sturgis Drive. `Approvinga/03
a Class E Beer Permit for B.J. Enterprises dba Expresstop, 2545 N. Dodge. Approving a/o q -
a Class C Liquor License for Gabe's Inc, dba Gabes, 330 E. Washington. Approvinga/o
a Class C liquor License for Yen Ching Restaurant, Inc, dba Yen Ching, 1803 Boyrum
Street. Approving a Class C Beer Permit for Krause Gentle Corporation dba Kum &a/o 6
Go #890, 2315 Muscatine. RES. 89-277, Bk. 102, p. 277, ISSUE DANCING PERMfLa/o 7
RES. 89.278, Bk.102, p. 278, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS./o g
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Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $4,631,252.55 for the period a/ 0 9
of 10/1 thru 10/31/89, as recommended by the Finance Director, subject to audit.
Resolutions Bk. 102: RES. 89-279, p. 279, ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NUMBERd//o
42 TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF IOWA CiTY, IOWA. RES. 89-
280, p. 280, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE PAVING, STORM SEWER, AN%!///
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR TY'N CAE SUBDIVISION, PART 5. RES. 89- 9
281, p. 281, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS07 /°Z
FOR WALDEN WOOD, PART 2 -
Applications
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Latin American Human Rights Advocacy 2LI / 3 Y
Center to set up a table on City Plaza from which to distribute literature and offer crafts
for donations during the period 12/4-20/89, approved.
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Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: Women's Resource and x//54
Action Center for a WORLD AIDS DAY Candle Light Walk to be held on 12/1/89,
approved. Mercy Hospital Foundation to put lights on three City -owned trees In thee 7115
park area In front of the hospital and to have the lights turned on during the period of
to picket at To89 thru wncrest approved,
12/11 9, denied, Bifenders for Ufa cyclistsssion for of Iowa City to hto 5o ave the
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Old Capitol Criterium Bike Race on 4/22!90, approved. -21
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
motion carried.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-282, Bk. 102, P. 282,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF OAKBROOKE PLACE, A SUBDIVISION OF IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Larson, to accept the letter from Joan Lara distributed at
Council's informal session. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. Kubby stated there was no legal reason to not accept this
subdivision but noted she was uncomfortable continually voting on developments that are in -
sensitive areas. Horowitz noted her frustrations that no environmental regulations were in place
and developers have no guidelines. However, she felt less concerned after walking through
the terrain with the developer and observing where the road was going to be and where the
houses would be placed. She commend that all efforts were being made to maintain the ^ K I
back parts of each of the lots as close to the natural state as possible. Balmer stated it will /'b'ya' i
help once' environmental regulations are in effect but stated the City wants the best
development for the area and wants to encourage in -rill development. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Planning andZoning Commission regarding legal assists ce and questi nedThe Mor noted that the next Item on the aenda was a recodCtouncil ction
on the matter. PPD Director Schmeiser stated the Commission was Interested in Council
designating this as a high priority' item for research by the legal staff and subsequent drafting
of an ordinance by the Planning Department. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to
approve the request from the Planning and Zoning Commission for staff assistance regarding a// 9
the use of a Planned Development Overlay Zone as a mechanism for addressing environmental
Issues and, If that opinion is in the affirmative, that the Planning and Program Development and
legal staffs be available to develop the requisite zone for adoption by the Commission. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Leonard Yeggy, 840 St. Anne's Drive, appeared regarding young people not being able �1ao
to afford housing. The Mayor stated Council is aware of the problem of affordable housing
and it is a priority for Council
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A public hearing was held to receive citizen comments on the extension of the Rental
Rehabllitatton Program Target Area to Include the Summit/Norih Dodge Street Neighborhood. al of /
No one appeared.
Horowitz noted the Press -Citizen article regarding local artist Constance Roberts ands/_.a
stated she was also featured hnuary Issue of Country Living. Horowitz asked that -7 /a3
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Council seek public Input at their 12/19 meeting on the solid waste management plan for the
six county area. She stated copies of the plan are on file in the Public Library. Council
agreed to schedule the Item for the next meeting. Ambrisco reported that JCCOG had passed
a resolution at their last meeting requesting that staff proceed with a study regarding the
feasibility for the consolidation of our various transit services. He also said JCCOG had
supported the Avenue of the Saints, a direct highway link between the Twin Cities and St.
Louis, proposing to utilize existing #218 and #380. Horowitz stated she and members of the
local Chamber of Commerce had shown their support of the Avenue of the Saints by attending
a meeting In Denver, Iowa, with legislators. Balmer commented that the School District hada/d5
recently hired an Individual to do a demographic study and wondered what City Interests might
be. The City Manager stated he had been contacted and sent a scope of work, and that the
City would be involved. Balmer inquired as to the status of the EPA grants for the Wastewater,?/-? 6
Treatment Facility. The City Manager said generally speaking, everything seems to be going
well and that the City will be able to secure $3,7 million through EPA and DNR to utilize.
Balmer noted a law in Congress entitled the Americans with Disabilities Act and urged staff toara 7
be aware of the proposed law as it may have significant financial Impact on the community.
Balmer noted this would be his last Council meeting with Councilmembers Courtney anda/.?P
Ambrisco and thanked them for the privilege. Larson clarified his quote in the Press-Citizen,714
dealing with the lowest price bid always getting the award. He stated the City's policy is to
award to the lowest bid, however, the City tries to give preference and encourages women and
minority businesses in other ways. Kubby noted the recent killings of 14 women in Montreal'A /30
and questioned the availability of a street map for review of all city street lights. Council noted
that a study was done some years ago on this matter. McDonald said an extensive review did
occur in the Inner City and Council acted upon the study. Kubby asked for an update. Kubby a/31
noted the 102nd birthday of Edward Allen, founder of the Iowa Civil Liberties Union. She also
Inquired as to Council discussion of the yard waste program in regards to the budget. The
City Manager stated that would be Incorporated Into upcoming budget discussion after the first
of the year.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Comm. to assign a staff person to develop Viz
a comprehensive plan for the Summit Street Historic District to address the Issues of 1) traffic,
2) period lighting, 3) plantings In the parkways, 4) restoration of brick paving, and 5) the
undergrounding of utility lines. The City Manager stated that the PPD department was currently
short staffed due to the recent departure of one member. He stated it was his undertanding
that Summit Street neighbors have indicated a desire to develop a specific plan unique to their
neighborhood, and this was something above and beyond what we traditionally do. Staff will
prepare an outline of the Issues and potential for public Investment and keep Council
appraised. with a summary of activities. Connie Champion, resident of the neighborhood
appeared. Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Larson, to accept the recommendation. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to accept recommendation of the Senior
Center Commission that the Commission bylaws be amended and refer them to the Rules -,?/33
Committee. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, to adopt RES. 89-283, Bk. 102, p. 283,
DIRECTING SALE OF $2,960,000 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE GENERAL OBLIGATION a/3�
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BONDS, to Harris Trust and Savings Bank at the NIR of 6.0337% and the NIC of $1,082,455.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Balmer, to adopt RES. 89-284, Bk. 102, p. 284,
AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $2 960,000 ESSENTIAL CORPORATE a/3S
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY SAID BONDS. Wayne
Burggraaff, representing Evanson Dodge, Inc., reported on the bond sale. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councllmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Horowitz, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-285, Bk. 102, p. 285,
APPROVING, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND COVENANT WiTH MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF IOWA CITY, -7136
IOWA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF A LOT ADJACENT TO RENO PARK Larson
stated that a sentence of the agreement and covenant referred to the property being retained
as a park and he felt it would not be correct to bind future councils. Moved by Larson,
seconded by Balmer, to delete the first sentence of item #12, page 2. The Mayor declared
the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Affirmative roll call
tote on the amended resolution carried unanimously, 7/0,'all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the amended resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Larson, to approve Montessori School's proposed
location of a fence on the school's half of the parcel being jointly acquired by Montessori a/37
School and the City, as shown on the location map accompanying the November 27th letter
from Montessori School Executive Director Pat Hanick. Larson clarified that this motion allowed
the school to build a fence around their playground. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Balmer, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 89-286, Bk. 102, P. 286,
AUTHORIZING THE CiTY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT NATURAL RESOURCES FOR AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMA/M
MATCHING GRANT. The Asst. City Manager stated that DNR had requested the change of
the minimum equipment purchase price from $500 to $300. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Horowitz, that the ordinance amending Chapter 4 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, entitled •Airports and Aviation," by2/39
cting in lieu thereof Article V,
repealing Article V thereof, entitled "Airport Zoning,` and by one
"Airport Zoning; as amended, which amendments provide for the rearrangement and
renumbering of sections, provide for a revised Airport Zoning Map, provide for provisional
modification of height and use limitations, and clarifies the provision requiring notification to the
Federal Aviation Administration of proposed development, be given first vote for passage.
Kubby noted the 11/28 letter from E.K Jones regarding concurrence on the proposed changes
from FAA. Airport Commissioner Richard Blum stated the FAA had reviewed the airport layout
plan with the new runway configurations. E.K Jones appeared and urged FAA approval in
writing. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
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Moved by Courtney, seconded by Ambrisco,
to adjourn to executive session to discuss
strategy with, counsel in matters that
are presently in litigation or where Iitigatton Is imminent
where Its disclosure
would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the; position the
of
governmental body in that litigation. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Council -
members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried
9:01 p.m. and adjourned to executive session
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
TO: Memo for Record
FROM: City Manager
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DA,T E : December 1, 1989
Memoranda from the City Manager:
b. City Sponsored Business PM
C. United Way =
d. Agricultural Setbacks
e. Pending Development Issues Q
f. Rental Housing Handbook
Copy of letter from City Manager to Iowa State Bank and Trust Company
regarding the purchase of property adjoining Reno Street Park and the
Montessori School.
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding small buses. 6
Letter of resignation from Lyle Seydel.
Letter from Michael Hodge regarding 925 Kirkwood. „2
Letter
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E. K. Jones regarding the proposed clear zone amendment.
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Letter
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T. Gerald Oydgard regarding a parking violation ticket.
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Letter
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Drew Shaffer to Heritage Cablevision.
Letter
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the School District regarding appointments.
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Letter
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Janet Blimling complimenting Police Officer Lippold.
Letter
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to area residents regarding the waste water treatment plant
construction.
Letter'from Heritage Cablevision regarding rate adjustments.
Free Lunch Program Newsletter.
Articles: 50 Waste Disposal Plans Help and Hinder Project
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Memorandum -from -the City Clerk regarding update on 1990 Census Committee. a/6/
} Copy of letter from Thomas J. Malcom to Heritage Cablevision regarding
rate increase.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 5, 1989
TO: Memo for Record
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FROM: City Manager
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Memoranda from the City Manager:
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Copy of letter from the City Manager, to Opal Allen regarding inspection
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Memorandum -from -the City Clerk regarding update on 1990 Census Committee. a/6/
} Copy of letter from Thomas J. Malcom to Heritage Cablevision regarding
rate increase.
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Copy of letter from Youth Homes, Inc. to the Iowa City Police Department �l 6
Snow Plowing, Questions and Answers, from PW Dept.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 8, 1989
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TO : City. Council
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Memoranda from the City Manager:
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a. Solid Waste Management Report
b. City Recycling Program -Update/C3
Copies of letters from the City Manager to:
a. Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding painting of
Senior Center kitchen`
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b. City High Principal regarding articles in "Little Hawk"'
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c. Mayors, Board of Supervisors and Major Haulers regarding
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disposal of Christmas
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in Johnson County
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Memorandum from the Housing Commission regarding review of housing
rehabilitation project applications.170
Memorandum from the City Attorney and City Clerk regarding City Code
and readoption project. e update
Newsletter from the Broadway'Street .Center.
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Letter from W.S. Elliott, President of Development International Associates,
rfD9tfre�nity complex (distributed 12/12)
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Memorandum from the City Manager regarding exterior maintenance of the
Senior Center.
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Copies of letters from Council Member Kubby to Mayor Gould of McGehee,
Arkansas and to David Mis f
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SO o Tule Lake, California. o?/7S
Copy of letter from Youth Homes, Inc. to the Iowa City Police Department �l 6
Snow Plowing, Questions and Answers, from PW Dept.
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Memoranda from the City Manager:
b. City Sponsored Business PM
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C. United Way
d. Agricultural Setbacks
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e. Pending Development Issues
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Rental Housing Handbook
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regarding letterCopy of from t to Iowa nTrust
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Montessori'Schooi.
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding small buses.
Letter of resignation from Lyle Seydel.
Letter from Michael Hodge regarding 925 Kirkwood.,
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Letter from E.,K- Jones regarding the proposed clear zone amendment.
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Letter from T. Gerald Oydgard regarding a parking violation ticket.
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Letter from Drew Shaffer to Heritage Cablevision:
Letter from the School District regarding appointments.
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Letter from Janet Blimling complimenting Police Officer Lippold.
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Letter sent to area residents regarding the waste water treatment plant
construction.
Letter'from Heritage Cablevision regarding rate adjustments.
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Free Lunch Program Newsletter.
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Articles: 50 Waste Disposal Plans Help and Hinder Project
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Buried Alive
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
OA•T E : December 8, 1989
TO : City Council
FROM : City Manager
R E Material in Information Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Solid Waste Management Report
b. City Recycling Program - Update
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Copies of letters from the City Manager to:
a. Johnson County Board of Supervisors regarding painting of
Senior Center kitchen
b. City High Principal regarding articles in "Little Hawk"
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c. Mayors, Board of Supervisors and Major Haulers ng regardi
yard waste
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d. Mayors, Board of Supervisors and Major Haulers regardi
disposal of Christmas ng
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e. Board of Supervisors regarding funding conservation projects
in Johnson
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County
Memorandum from the Housing Commission regarding review of housing
rehabilitation
project applications.
Memorandum from the City Attorney and City Clerk regarding City
and readoption project. Code update
Newsletter from the Broadway Street Center.
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Letter from W.S. Elliott, President of Development International Associates
pity complex (distributed 12/12)
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Memorandum from the City Manager regarding exterior maintenance of the
Senior Center.
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Copies of letters from Council Member Kubby to Mayor Gould of McGehee,
Arkansas, and to David Misso
of Tule Lake, California.
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Copy of letter from Youth Homes, Inc. to the Iowa City Police Department.?/ 6
Snow Plowing, Questions and Answers, from PW Dept.