HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-08-27 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
August 27, 1985
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 8/27/85, at 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor McDonald presiding. Councilmembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson,
Erdahl, McDonald, Strait, Zuber. Absent: None. Staffinembers present:
Berlin, Melling, Timmins, Karr, Milkman, Farmer, Fosse, Vitosh, Moen.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 85-C61, Side 1, 478 -End and Side 2,
1 -End; 85-C64, Sides 1&2; 85-C65, Side 1, 1-176.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or
adopted, as presented:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the reg. mtg., 8/13/85, as
published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.3 3
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Airport Comm. - 7/11/85;.Urban
Environment Ad Hoc Conn. - 6/4/85, 8/13/85; Civil Service Cam. - 7/20, ita6
22, 23, 24 & 25/85; Resources Conservation Comm. - 7/15/85; PER Comm.
-8/14/85; P&Z Conn. - 8/15/85; Historic Preservation Conn. - 8/14/85.
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class C Liquor License for
Micky's of Iowa City, Ltd. dba Micky's, 11 S. Dubuque. Approving Class C LSNo
Beer -Wine License and Sunday Sales for Bushnell's Turtle dba Bushnell's
Turtle, 127 E. College. Approving Class B Liquor License and Sunday
Sales for Highlander Inc. dba The Highlander Inn & Supper Club, 2525 N. /Sys i
Dodge Street. Approving Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for
Pleasant Valley Orchards & Nursery, Inc. dba Pleasant Valley Orchards &
Nursery, Inc., 1301 S. Gilbert Street. Approving Class B Wine Permit for
Drug Fair, Inc. dba Peoples Drug 65276, 2425 Muscatine Avenue. Approving:
Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Doc's Standard Inc. dba.Doc's ;x
Standard Inc., 801 S. Riverside Drive. RES. 85-260, Bk. 87, p. 702,
ISSUING DANCING PERMIT to The Highlander Inn & Supper Club, 2525 N.
Dodge. RES. 85-261, Bk. 87, p. 703, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT to Campus . 141Z
Standard Service, 102 E. Burlington. Approving Class B Wine Permit for
Claret & Friends, Inc, dba Claret & Friends, 323 E. Market Street. 9
Approving Class C Liquor License for Linda Rea Fellers dba My Sisters' 1�y9
Place, 928 Maiden Lane. Approving Class E Beer Permit for New Pioneer
Cooperative Society dba New Pioneer Co-op, 22 S. Van Buren Street. —
Approving Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales for Cardan, Inc. dba
Joe's Place, 115 Iowa Avenue. Approving Class B Wine Permit for Inc.
Limited dba The Sanctuary Restaurant and Pub, 405 South Gilbert.
Setting public hearings: RES. 85-262, Bk. 87, pp. 704-707, TO SET A
PUBLIC HEARING ON 9/10/85 FOR ISSUANCE OF $4,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION �3_^
BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, capital
improvement projects.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $2,895,298.38 for
the period of 7/1 thru 7/31/85, as recommended by the Finance Director,
subject to audit.
Correspondence: J.C. Hickman regarding the alley which runs behind L
the Press -Citizen building, City Mgr. will reply. Southgate Development
regarding the leasing from the City of the U -Smash -Em Building, City Mgr. r
to reply. Edward I. Koch, Mayor of New York, requesting that Iowa City Al 7
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August 27, 1985
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join in supporting an end to the commercial and diplomatic relationships
with the South African government. Mrs. Teresa S. Lara regarding /.454
cottonwood trees, City Mgr. will reply, Dave Steve concerning possible
purchase of property adjacent to Ralston Creek, City Mgr, will reply. /459
Memo from the Traffic Engr, regarding: East northbound lane ofFirst /stn
Avenue at Bradford Street; Parking prohibitions in the 500 block of South /sr./
Maiden Lane; Gross weight limits on the bridge over Ralston Creek at 1941
Brookside Drive; Parking on South Clinton Street between Wright Street /.46 3
and the railroad right-of-way; Parking prohibition on the west side of 1,5Fp
the 600 block of South Madison Street; Parking prohibition on north side 1-<65
of Willow Creek Court. Memo from the Civil Service Commission submitting /S;'
certified lists of applicants for the following positions: ''Shop Supervi-
sor/Equipment Division; Administrative Clerk Typist/Fire Department.
'Assistant Treatment Plant Operator/Pollution Control;'Clerk Typist/Police
Records;51(2) Mass Transit Operator/Transit•,Maintenance Worker I/Refuse; �!
'Maintanence Worker II/Transit; elMaintenance Worker III/Pollution Control;.,Js]5_
"Maintenance Worker III /Transit;•1Senior Clerk Typist/Recreation;'/Mainte-etLt
mance Worker II/Streets;"'Maintenance Worker III/Streets; gi'olice Dis-ml,r,2
patcher-Rotating/Police;"Associate Planner/Planning and Program Develop -a,2 1.5,7j
ment;`�dministrative Secretary/Police.
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Applications for Use of Streets and Public Grounds: League of Women
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Voters for the use of the Civic Center lobby to serve refreshments on X581
9/19/85, approved. Regina High School to have the Iowa City Fall Fun l t'1
Festival Run
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Minipark todisplay l/ material and sell �kcrafts ytoobenefit r the sLatin e of BAmerican
Human Rights Advocacy Center on 8/28-31/85, approved. Jean Villhauer to 11 �'I
have the Diabetic Association 10 and 5 kilometer road races on 9/8/85, IS 91
approved. Michael Connel to have Diabetes Bike Ride and Stride on
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9/29/85, approved. Ray Davies for the use of Regal Lane for a neighbor 5
hood party on 8/24/85, approved. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kennedy for the use 149 7 i
of a portion of Normandy Drive for a neighborhood party on 9/2/85,
approved. Kathleen Kamerick for the use of Biackhawk Minipark for a bake . 1518
sale to benefit Amnesty International on 9/14/85, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending the
Large Scale Residential Development Regulations setting an expiration date 1597
for plans, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending the
Zoning Ordinance regarding the Planned Development Housing Overlay Zone
Procedures for approval of development plans, be given first vote for 96
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Councilmember Strait inquired if the readings could be waived on the
ordinance regarding high-rise and low-rise buildings. The City Atty, stated
he felt an ordinance should be given two considerations prior to passage.
Moved by Strait to waive first consideration and give the ordinance second
consideration at this time. The Mayor declared the motion dead for lack of a
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August 27, 1985
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second. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ordinance amending
the Zoning Ordinance regarding the definition of high-rise and low-rise
buildings, be given first vote for passage. Affirmative roll call vote r L
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the motion
for first consideration carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ordinance amending the
Sign Regulations in the Zoning Ordinance regarding development signs, be
given second vote for passage. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1, �59a
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: McDonald, Strait,
Zuber, Ambrisco, Dickson, Erdahl. Nays: Baker.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Zuber, that ORD. 85-3250, Bk. 26, pp.
334-336 AMENDING THE SIGN REGULATIONS TO PERMIT FACIA SIGNS TO COVER UP 15% 15,7-7
OF THE BUILDING WALL, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
The Mayor noted the next item, a motion to reconsider an ordinance
(rezoning portions of Lots 7 and 8, Braverman Center for the Pepperwood Place
Shopping Center), had been reviewed by the City Attorney and the motion
should be to "renew" the motion to consider the rezoning rather than to
"reconsider." City Atty. Timmins stated he had reviewed Roberts Rules of
Order and that reconsideration of the ordinance was not appropria a in is
case but the proper method was for a motion to renew first consideration of
the ordinance. The motion to renew could be made by any Councilmembers and
need not be made by a member of the prevailing side as with a motion to
reconsider. Councilmember Erdahl questioned if there had been a formal vote
to refer the matter back to Planning and Zoning in which case the motion to
renew could not be considered until Planning and Zoning had met with Council.
The City Atty. and City Clerk read the minutes of the previous meeting and no
such motion was recorded. Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to renew
the motion to give first consideration to an ordinance to rezone portions of
Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Braverman Center from R14-12 to CC -2. The following
people appeared: Jim Spratt, 2119 Davis; David Stone, 831 Sandusky; Rebekka
Trippet, 1034 Sandusky; Anna Buss, 2125 Broadway. Planning and Zoning
Chairperson Tom Scott appeared to respond to Council concerns. Staffinember
Milkman present for discussion. Erdahl and Dickson reiterated their concerns
about traffic circulation in the area. The Mayor declared the motion to
renew first consideration carried, 4/2/1, with the following division of roll
call vote: Ayes: Ambrisco, Baker, McDonald, Strait. Nays: Dickson,
Erdahl. Abstaining: Zuber.
Recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to Coralville
indicating approval and noting the deficiencies and discrepancies found in
preliminary and final plat for Lot 2, Dave's First Subdivision (City of
Coralville, Courtesy Review), noted.
A public hearing was held on the Nuclear Weapons Free Iowa City Ordinance
presented under Initiative Procedures of the Iowa City Charter. The follow-
ing people appeared: Susie Kocher, 802 Bowery; Crockett Grabbe; Barbara
Ruth, 3316 Shamrock Drive; Bill Bywater, 2501 Potomac, representing the
Chamber of Commerce; Phil Roeder, 410 S. Summit; R. Palmer Howard, 919 Rider;
Thomas Moor, 507 Iowa Ave.; Rev. Bob Welsh, 2526 Mayfield; John Keenan, 802
Bowery; James Balmer, 235 Ferson Ave.; David Elick, 530 N. Clinton; Jean
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August 27, 1985
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Robinson; Michael Lafontant, 702 Iowa Ave.; Paul Pomrehn, 1610 Morningside;
Bill Sinnard; and Karen Kubby, 914 S. Dubuque. Council will consider this
ordinance at the meeting of 9/10. Moved by Dickson, seconded by Erdahl, to
accept the correspondence from Barbara Ruth; R. Palmer Howard; and Bill
Bywater, Chamber of Commerce. The Mayor declared the motion carried unani-
mously, 7/O, all Councilmembers present.
ing was held on
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estimatebofccost rfor the constrructionsofsthe �Creekside,Neighborhoodficationsfrm of tSidewalk
Project. The following people appeared: J. Paul Swartzendruber, 1231 First
Ave. and Jeanne Tack, 2009 G Street. City Engr. Frank Farmer and Civil Engr.
Fosse present for discussion. Moved by Strait, seconded by Baker, to accept
the correspondence from Robert Humphrey; petition submitted by Jeanne Tack;
Lyn Griffin; Doug Griffin; John and Blanche Knox; Mrs. Don Benjamin; Mrs.
Edgar Vassar; Twila and Richard Hobbs; William Wonick; Eve Casserly and
Bridget Baschnagel; Leland McCormick; and memo re Mrs. Edward Hogan. The
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-263, Bk. 87, p.
708, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST
FOR THE NCON OF HCEKSIDE 5EIGCtHOOD SlCitEgr_I�9QAUTHRIZINGBIDS TOBE RECIEDON9/17/8iyEngrFarmer, i n.Fss
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tionethentimeaspentad PlnnerMby Coen CN ren resntreview ing uneighbor neighborhood hconcerns. for dscssion. Erdal noted �tAffrmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost for the Spruce Street Drainage Project. Sharon Shapcot
1105 Spruce and Charley Parrott, 1128 Spruce appeared in support of thte, /.499 '
project. City Engr. Farmer stated bids were scheduled for three weeks and
construction this fall. The City Mgr. noted the project requires the City
obtain an easement from the railroad and the agreement would be coming before
Council at a later date.
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Moved by Strait, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-264 Bk. 87
, APPROVING OF
ATE OF-COSPT.
FOR THECONSTRUCTION � OF THE ISPRUCE SSTREET DRAINAGEAPROJECTCT AND EANDM AUTHORIZING 1460
BIDS TO BE RECEIVED ON 9/17/85. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Jim Spratt, 2119 Davis, appeared re traffic circulation around the _14O1
proposed Pepperwood Shopping Center.
The Mayor announced the following vacancies: Riverfront Conn. - one 160-L i
vacancy for a three-year term ending 12/1/88; Resources Conservation Comm. 1&91 i
-one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 1/1/88. These appointments will be
made at the 10/8/85 meeting of the City Council.
Moved
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Sunset, to the Design ReviewComiteefor an definiteermandto /60¢ r
re -advertise an appointment to the Housing Commission for an unexpired term /60 6
ending 5/1/87.
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Councilmember Strait noted previous informal Council discussion regarding
a request from Mayor Koch to write a letter to the President of the United
States supporting an end to the commercial and diplomatic relationships with
the South African government. Staff will prepare a letter. Erdahl commented
on the number of Board and Commission vacancies and encouraged citizens to
apply. Strait requested the Rules Committee meet to discuss a spouse policy
for boards and commissions. Ambrisco reiterated his desire for Council to
hold pre -budget sessions prior to formal budget proposals in January.
Dickson requested Council schedule an update re economic development. Zuber
questioned whether Council had decided to put in the sidewalk on the east
side of Pleasant Street only and not interfere with the large spruce tree on
the west side. The Mayor reviewed informal discussion of the previous
evening and the majority of Council agreed to sidewalks on one side of the
street.
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Councilmember Strait requested monthly report on transit ridership since /6/?
the fare increase and a memo re local option tax. The City Manager stated 16/3
both would be coming shortly to Council.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Comnission: The Historic
Preservation Commission requests Council authorization to cooperate with the
Johnson County Historical Society and the Friends of Old Brick in sponsoring
a tour of local historic homes and to solicit funds from private sources to
finance this event. The Commission also requests that $300 be allocated
toward the project for tour publicity expenses and for purchasing preserva-
tion T-shirts.
Recommendations from the Urban Environment Ad Hoc Committee on regulation
of land disturbing activities and requirements for site development plans to
implement the City's policy for preservation of and protection of environmen-
tally sensitive lands. Councilmembers Baker and Strait requested this matter
be scheduled for informal Council discussion at the next meeting. The City
Manager will review pending matters and schedule this item before September
17th.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 85-265, 8k. 87, pp.
710-711, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY
CLERK TO ATTEST A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FY86 ALLEY PAVING /Mz j
ASSESSMENT PROJECT TO METRO PAVERS, INC. OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, for $43,271.76.
Baker requested the removal and placement of grass be handled in the proper
manner. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved
712,APPROVING THE IOFFICIAL FINANCIAL , seconded by kREPORT oFOR CITYRSTREETS 2AND AND AND
THE OFFICIAL STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM PROJECT STATUS REPORT FOR THE FISCAL �1e12
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1985. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Erdahl, to adopt RES. 85-267, Bk. 87, pp.
713-714, CERTIFYING UNPAID REFUSE CHARGES TO COUNTY AUDITOR FOR COLLECTION IN &44'
THE SAME MANNER AS A PROPERTY TAX. Finance Director Vitosh present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
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present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted. Moved by Baker,
seconded by Ambrisco, to accept the letter from Bruce Glasgow. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Zuber, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-268, Bk. 87, pp.
715, NAMING DEPOSITORIES, for public funds and the pledging of approved 14(_''
collateral securities for bank deposits. Finance Director Vitosh present for
discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Strait, to adopt RES. 85-269, Bk. 87, pp.
716-718, AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT
AND THE DEPOSITORY FEES AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPOSITORIES AUTHORIZED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 85-270, Bk. 87, pp.
719-734, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISED ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CON-
TRACT, HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM PROJECT IA05-VO22-001. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, that ORD. 85-3251, Bk. 26, pp.
337-339, TO AMEND CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 26 RELATING TO PEDDLERS AND _LIZ$
SOLICITORS TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL OF DENIAL OR REVOCATION OF SUCH
PERMITS, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Councilmembers present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Strait, seconded by Dickson, to adjourn at 10:35 P.M. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
JOHN MCOONALD, MAYOR
MARIAN K. KARR, CITY LERK
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 16, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding FAUS funding. _j
Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding Iowa -Illinois Electric and
Gas Franchises.
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding FY 86 Budget Award. _
Memoranda from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services regarding:
a. Status of Congregate Housing Development _
b. Recent Housing Case - Undeclared Income _
c. Work at 103 N. Dubuque Street - Sigma Chi _
Excerpt from Community Development Diciest regarding HUD - Small Business
Administration Technics Assistance.
istance. —
Minutes of Staff Meeting of August 14, 1985. _
Marketing Feasibility Study - Johnson County Elderly Housing/Services.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 16, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding FAUS funding. _j
Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding Iowa -Illinois Electric and
Gas Franchises.
Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding FY 86 Budget Award. _
Memoranda from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services regarding:
a. Status of Congregate Housing Development _
b. Recent Housing Case - Undeclared Income _
c. Work at 103 N. Dubuque Street - Sigma Chi _
Excerpt from Community Development Diciest regarding HUD - Small Business
Administration Technics Assistance.
istance. —
Minutes of Staff Meeting of August 14, 1985. _
Marketing Feasibility Study - Johnson County Elderly Housing/Services.
City of Iowa City '
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 23, 1985
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Dubuque Street Parking Ramp Expansion
b. Municipal Lease
c. Civic Center Expansion and Remodeling
Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding Vevera lawsuit.
Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding:
a. Painting of Gilbert Street/U.S. Highway H6
b. Pedestrian Phase at Benton Street/Riverside Drive
c. Phasing for the Signalization of Clinton Street/Iowa Avenue
Memorandum from the Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission re
street names which allude to historical themes.
Memoranda from the Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. 1986 Community Development Block Grant Funds
b. Process for notification and meetings with neighbors on
applications for LSRDs, LSNRDs and Rezonings
c. Vista Park Village
Memoranda from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services:
a. Congregate Housing Development Funding
b. Potential Fraud - Robert Gustoff
Publicity regarding the Airport Breakfast, August 25, 1985.
News Release regarding Asphalt Resurfacing Project.
Legislative Bulletin, August 15, 1985.
City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 16, 1985
TO: City Council ! -i
FROM: City Manager
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RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding FAUS funding. i
Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding Iowa -Illinois Electric and JG'�
Gas Franchises. i
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Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding FY 86 Budget Award.
Memoranda from the Department of Housing and Inspection Services regarding: I
a. Status of Congregate Housing Development
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1`' b. Recent Housing Case - Undeclared Income
t. Mork at 103 N. Dubuque Street - Sigma Chime
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Excerpt from Community Devel_ ailment Digest regarding HUD - Small Business
Administration Technical Assistance.
Minutes of Staff Meeting of August 14, 1985. —� I
Marketing Feasibility Study - Johnson County Elderly Housing/Services. 1F3/ 4' "
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