HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-22 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL'ACTIVITIES
JI May 22, 1984
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 5/22/84, 7:30 PM, at the Civic Center. Mayor
McDonald presiding. Counciimembers present: Ambrisco, Baker, Dickson,
McDonald. Absent: Erdahl, Strait, Zuber. Staffinembers present: Berlin,
Melling, Jansen, Vitosh, Parrott, Kriz. Council minutes tape recorded on Tape
84-C43, Side 1, 210 -END and Side 2, 1-127.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-105, Bk. 82, p. 387,
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR CHARLES FULTON, in recognition of 21 years of 800
City service. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Mayor McDonald proclaimed May 27 -June 2, 1984, as Tourism Week; May 23,15 /
1984, as Thuy Pham Day; May 20, 1984, as National Public Works Week.
The Mayor announced an award from the Historic Preservation Commission, to
Fred W. Kent, as the recipient of the first Preservation Week award to acknowl-
edge Mr. Kent's efforts to photographically document historic structures within
the community. The Mayor noted the award is one that is very well deserved.
The Mayor announced the addition of one item to the Consent Calendar:
transfer of a beer permit for Bob's University Shell and two items to thevs,
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j Planning & Zoning Matters: resolution approving the preliminary plat of
( Highlander Development and a resolution approving the final plat of the
i Highlander Development, First Addition. Moved by Dickson, seconded byf"
Ambrisco, that the following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar
be received, or approved, and/or adopted as amended:
Approval of Official Council actions of the reg. mtg., 5/8/84, as
published, subject to correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Design Review Comm. - 5/9/84;5
Committee on Community Needs - 5/10/84; Mayor's Youth Employment Bd
-4/25/84; Housing Appeals Bd. - 4/9/84; Sr. Center Comm. - 4/11/84, qo
Historic Preservation Conn. - 4/12/84 and 4/19/84; Planning and Zonin
Conn. -4/19/84 and 5/3/84. y
Permit Motions and Resolutions: Approving Class A Liquor & Sunday
Sales for V.F.W., LeRoy E. Weekes Post #3949 dba V.F.W., LeRoy E. Weekes:V
Post 03949, 609 Hwy. #6 Bypass, E. Approving Class C Liquor for Spayer &rz:
Co., Ltd., dba The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton. Approving Class C Liquor &
Sunday Sales for Pershell Corporation dba Colonial Lanes, 2253 Hwy. 218 S.95?(.
Approving Class C Liquor License for Gary M. Fitzpatrick dba Fitzpatrick's, g97
525 S. Gilbert. Approving Class C Beer & Sunday Sales for Knox Corporation
dba Knox Kerr-McGee Station, 2229 Muscatine Avenue. Approving Class C Beer
& Sunday Sales for M. Dean Jones dba Michael's Cheese & Gourmet, Ltd., 201 99
S. Clinton Street. RES. 84-106, Bk. 82, p. 388, ISSUING CIGARETTE PERMIT. 0O
Approving application for transfer of beer permit for Bob's University o�
Shell, 323 E. Burlington to 1910 S. Gilbert.
Motions: Approving disbursements in the amount of $1,799,752.41 for
the period of April 1 thru April 30, 1984, as recommended by the Finance o -z
Director, subject to audit.
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May 22, 1984
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Resolutions: RES. 84-107, Bk. 82, p. 389, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE o3
LINN STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. RES. 84-108, Bk. 82, p. 390, ACCEPTING go s{
THE WORK FOR THE ROCKY SHORE BIKEWAY PROJECT. RES. 84-109, Bk. 82, pp. -
391 -392, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS AND_90s
ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC PRIMARY—
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. RES. 84-110, Bk. 82, p. 393, APPROVING THE AMENDED
BYLAWS OF THE RESOURCES CONSERVATION COMMISSION. e 1
Correspondence: Human Rights Commission thanking the Council for its
open-minded approach to the proposed changes in the Human Rights Ordinance.
Lee Sprague regarding the proposed 1% city electrical franchise fee,9oA
referred to the City Mgr, for reply. Fair Rent Coalition regarding
industrial revenue bonds. Philip Leff representing Frantz Construction
Company regarding the expiration date of the construction moratorium on the 9/m
east side of Iowa City, referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Hawkeye
Cablevision regarding the cable television franchise, to be officially-,?//'
received and placed on file. Roberta Patrick regarding the ban on con-
struction on Iowa City's east side, to be officially received and placed ons
file. Chamber of Commerce supporting construction of a foot -bridge across ?/-7
the river during the reconstruction of the Iowa Avenue bridge. Walter J. -
Foley regarding Scott Blvd., referred to the City Mgr. for reply. Herbert
M. Lyman regarding Scott Blvd., referred to the City Mgr, for reply. 9/5
Memoranda from the Traffic Engineer regarding: Parking prohibitiononn �5"�
Commercial Court; Parking prohibition on Frontage Road between Lakeside 9i 7
Apartments and Highway 6; Parking prohibition on the south side of Whiting
Avenue; Parking prohibition on Ridge Road regarding NO PARKING sign; 9/f
Parking prohibition on Ridge Road regarding NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER sign; ZQ
Parking prohibition on the south side of Whiting Avenue. Memo from the ?-2/
Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following positions: Maintenance Worker II/Streets and Sanitation Divi- �
sion; Senior Building Inspector/Housing and Inspection Services; AM
Operations Supervisor/Transit Division; PM Operations Supervisor/Transit
Division; Maintenance Worker III/Landfill Division; Construction Inspecto,
II/Engineering Division; Police Desk Clerk/Police Department.
Application for the Use of City Plaza: University of Iowa Foundation
to telecast in front of the Fieldhouse on 6/3/84, as part of a networkq_n 9
telethon to benefit the Iowa Children's Health Care Center, approved.
Applications for the Use of Streets and Public Grounds: University of 0o
Iowa Homecoming Parade on 9/28/84, .approved. Third Annual McDonald's 9.31
Mother's Day Run on 5/13/84, approved. Iowa City Striders to have the
Strider's Hospice Marathon on 10/14/84, approved. 32
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Conn. to forward no recommen-
dation to the City of Coralville regarding the preliminary and final plat of 933
Reeve's First Subdivision in Johnson County, located north of I-80 and west of
I-380, noted.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-111, Bk. 82, pp.,
394-395, CONSENTING TO THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF THE PLAT OF STURGIS CORNER
ADDITION, PART I1. Affirmative roll call unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to defer items 6c and 6d, until
6/5/84, an ordinance to rezone 3.52 acres of First Avenue extended from ID -R 3r
to RS -5, and a resolution approving the preliminary plat of First and Rochester 936
Addition, Part Two. The Mayor declared the motion to defer carried unani-
mously, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT SPECIALIZED PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE RM -12 ZONE UNDER
CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND TO PERMIT THE WAIVER OF ZONING REQUIREMENTS IN THE -3 y
DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES IN THE RM -12 ZONE, be given second vote for
passage. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-112, Bk. 82, p.
396, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND LARGE SCALE 93d'
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS 2-8, AND THE
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND LARGE SCALE RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVISION, PARTS 2 AND 3, JOHNSON COUNTY,
IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that ORD. 84-3184, Bk. 23, pp.
121-123, APPROVING THE FINAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PLAN OF HUNTER'S RUN SUBDIVI- 9.3 9
SION, PARTS 2 AND 3, be passed and adopted. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-113, Bk. 82, p.
397, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT LOCATED IN THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 1 AND I-80. Affirmative roll 9f0
call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-114, Bk. 82, pp.
398-400, APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF THE HIGHLANDER DEVELOPMENT, FIRST ADDI-
TION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent.
The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on Iowa City Transit's FY85 Application for Iowa y�z
DOT State Transit Assistance in the amount of $207,841. No one appeared.
A public hearing was held on Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and
Cost Estimate for the FY85 Asphalt Resurfacing Program. No one appeared. 9Ji3
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-115, Bk. 82, p.
401, ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE COST FOR THE
FY85 ASPHALT RESURFACING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING BIDS TO BE RECEIVED JUNE 12,2/2!�L
1984, AT 10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held on FY84 Operating Budget Amendment. No one f#
appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-116, Bk. 82, pp.
402-403, AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1984
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The
Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on FY84 Proposed Capital Projects Fund Budget -IE
No one appeared.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-117, Bk. 83, pp.
404-411, ADOPTING THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 1984. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait,
Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
The Mayor announced one vacancy on the Human Rights Commission for an
unexpired term ending 1/1/87, appointment to be made at the 7/3/84 City Councilfl/`L j
meeting.
Councilmember Baker asked what Iowa City does to monitor the nitrate level
in our water, what the current level is and do we have any potential problems SO
with that. The City Manager stated that the water is regularly monitored and
that staff will prepare a report for Council. Councilmember Ambrisco thanked
Professor Thomas Carlton for the tour of the Plum Grove Farm last Saturday. He S/
acknowledged the work of the Iowa Conservation Commission, the State Historic
Preservation Office and Department of Anthropology of the University of Iowa.
He encouraged everybody to take advantage of the archaeological discovery. j
Mayor McDonald concurred. Councilmember Dickson questioned the current parking
restrictions on Westwinds Drive. Staff will report. Councilmember Dickson 5-2=
reported on her attendance to a CPR class held at the fire station, very
professionally done and well attended.
City Mgr. announced that Doug Boothroy will be appointed the new Director
of Housing and Inspection Services, effective 5/29/84. -Z' 3
Recommendations of the Design Review Conm. noted as follows: (1) The
Design Review Committee recommends approval of the replacement awning for 114
E. College St. (Jackson's Gifts and China) on City Plaza: The Committee would
also look forward to reviewing plans for the future restoration of the building 95�1
because of the importance of the building to City Plaza. (2) The Design Review
Committee recommends the concept of permanent building extensions on the City
Plaza is not desirable because of the negative functional and aesthetic impacts
upon the City Plaza. The Committee recommends seasonal and other temporary
uses. It was noted the Historic Preservation Commission might have some
concerns with extensions added onto older buildings.
Recommendations of the Committee on Community Needs noted as follows: In
light of a recent request for IRB's for elderly housing, CCN recommends that
the City Council issue no IRB's for housing until the new IRB policy has been
established. CCN has concerns regarding this project but does not currently
have enough information. The concerns are as follows: (1) Is this the most
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May 22, 1984
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appropriate place to build housing for middle-income elderly? (2) The reported
rents seem high. (3) There appears to be a greater need for low-income housing
for the elderly. (4) Could the percent of required units for low-income
persons be more than 20%. CCN wishes to alert the Council to its concerns,
prior to a decision on the request for IRB's for the elderly housing project.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-118, Bk. 82, pp.
412-416, MAKING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE HIGHWAY Al/INTERSTATE 80 SEWAGE
PUMPING FACILITIES PROJECT TO SULZBERGER EXCAVATING, INC. OF MUSCATINE, IOWA,
for $251,664. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-119, Bk. 83, pp.
417-422, ORDERING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (ROCHESTER AVENUE
RESERVOIR AND PUMPING STATION) AND FIXING JUNE 5, 1984, AS THE DATE FOR PUBLIC,?57
HEARING THEREON AND TAKING OF BIDS THEREOF. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolu-
tion adopted.
Moved by Dickson, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-120, Bk. 82, P.
423, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY OF IOWA CITY'S UMTA SECTION 3
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE TRANSIT COACHES. Affirmative `%E.?
roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, to adopt RES. 84-121, Bk. 82, pp.
424-425, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A SECTION 3 GRANT WITH THE URBAN MASS
TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES %5 %%
OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT TO PURCHASE TRANSIT EQUIPMENT. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
The Mayor acknowledged the gift from Eagle Club Aries 695, of a fire
hydrant robot, "A.L.E.R.T. ROBOT FIRE," to the Iowa City Fire Department.
Firefighter Richard Craig gave a short demonstration and presented representa-
tives of the Eagles Club with an award from the Professional Firefighters
Association. A contest to name the robot will be held in October.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, to adopt RES. 84-122, Bk. 82, pp.
426-427, AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND POLICY FOR THE CITY OF
IOWA CITY, IOWA, ENLARGING THE CHAPTER 403 AREA ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR INDUS -_04/
TRIAL REVENUE BONDS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl,
Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Baker, seconded by Ambrisco, to adopt RES. 84-123, Bk. 82, pp.
428-440, REGARDING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $900,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCI-
PAL AMOUNT OF COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (JACKSON SQUARE, ASSOCIATES
PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF %(0.2
INTENTION TO ISSUE, CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ISSUE SAID
BONDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. Karen Kubby and
Atty. Joe Holland appeared. Councilmember Baker asked if the first reading
will be voted on at the 6/19/84 public hearing. City Atty. explained that the
hearing would require no other action. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by 441, ENGAGING AUDITOR oFOReTHE dYEAR ed yENDING
oJUNE o30ao1984E MCGLADREYt RS. 84-124� HBk. 82
ENDRICKSON
& PULLEN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuberi
absent. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
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Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Dickson, that the ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE II OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES
(THE
BUILDING CODE), RELATING TO DRAFT STOPS AND TO ALLOW PERMANENT COVERINGS OVER 9/,
for the PUBLIC WALKWAYS, be given first vote for passage. The Mayor stated the reason
over the walkwa.
Affirmative nroll tcall vote was the tunanimous,e4/0 Erdahl,ye of covrineededtStrait�,tZuber absent. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Ambrisco, seconded by Baker, that ORD. 84-3185, Bk. 23
124-148, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE IOWA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES (HUMAN
RIGHTS), be passed and adopted. Councilmembers noted the work and effort of the 96S
many people in finalizing this ordinance. Affirmative roll call vote unani
mous, 4/0, Erdahl, Strait, Zuber absent. The Mayor declared the ordinance
f adopted.
declared Moved
edthe mmotion carried unanimo slDickson seconded y, 4/0, Erdahl,oStrait, Z ber ab entMayor
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
OAnI May 11, 1984
TO: City Council
FIRM City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Informal agendas and meeting schedule. G G
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Rapid Creek Farm
b. Meeting of Charter Review Commission 9G
Memoramda from the Assistant City Manager:
a. Sidewalk Cafes/Outdoor Service Areas
b. Sidewalk Cafes/Revised Version of Criteria g �p
c. Regulations for Outdoor Service Areas with Liquor Licenses
Memoranda from the City Attorney:
a. Hours of Sale of Beer or Liquor at Sidewalk -Cafes
b. .Plaza Extension Lease Changes 973
Memorandum from Andrea Hauer regarding Design Review Committee comments
regarding City Plaza permanent building extensions. 97�1
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding summer meeting schedulv?s
and vacations.
Copy of letter to members of ad hoc committee which reviewed proposed
amendments to the Iowa City Human Rights ordinance. 9 76
Memoranda from Lyle Seydel:
a. Congregate Housing
b. Housing Rehabilitation
c. Junk pile near Noel's Tire Service
Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding Shamrock and Arbor storm
sewer project.
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding absence from the City.
Correspondence from:
a. Student Senate regarding proposed footbridge
b. Hawkeye CableVision regarding the cable system
c. Roberta Patrick regarding ban on construction on east side
Minutes of staff meetings of May 2 and 9, 1984.
Memo from Drew Shaffer regarding IIR4103 and status of Cable Plant
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City of lows City
MEMORANDUM
OAfl: May 18, 1984
TO: City Council
FIM. City Manager
W Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding City Manager evaluation. 9P7
Copy of letter from the Assistant City Manager regarding discrimination in
private clubs. 9PP
Memorandum from the Chairperson of Broadband Telecommunications Commission 989
regarding management and operation of public access channel 26.
Notice of meeting regarding congregate housing and memorandum regarding
update on congregate housing development activities in Iowa City. 990
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding beer/liquor Sunday sales/ 99/
conditional approval.
Memorandum from*the Senior Center Coordinator regarding Senior Center 99.2
evaluation.
Notice of meeting of Southeast Iowa Municipal League. 993
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City of Iowa City
- MEMORANDUM -
DA111 May 11, 1984
TO: City Council
FIQMs City Manager
R!s Material in Friday's Packet
Informal agendas and meeting schedule. G
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Rapid Creek Farm
b. Meeting of Charter. Review Commission 9G�
Memoramda from the Assistant City Manager:
a. Sidewalk Cafes/Outdoor Service Areas
b. Sidewalk Cafes/Revised Version of Criteria 9710
c. Regulations for Outdoor Service Areas with Liquor Licenses ATL
Memoranda from the City Attorney:
a. Hours of Sale of Beer or Liquor at Sidewalk. Cafes 9 7-Z
b. Plaza Extension Lease Changes ?Z-3
Memorandum from Andrea Hauer regarding Design Review Committee comments
regarding City Plaza permanent building extensions. 97`f
Memorandum from the Assistant City Manager regarding summer meeting schedulV7S
and vacations.
Copy of letter to members of ad hoc committee which reviewed proposed 9 76
amendments to the Iowa City Human Rights ordinance.
Memoranda from Lyle Seydel:
a. Congregate Housing 7777
b. Housing Rehabilitation
c. Junk pile near Noel's Tire Service
Memorandum from the City Engineer regarding Shamrock and Arbor 'storm Po
sewer project.
Memorandum from the City Clerk regarding absence from the City. 991/
Correspondence from:
a. Student Senate regarding proposed footbridge 8'Z
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b. Hawkeye CableVision regarding the cable system
c. Roberta Patrick regarding ban on construction on east side
Minutes of staff meetings of May 2 and 9, 1984. !
Memo from Drew Shaffer regarding 1024103 and status of Cable Plant 86