HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-09 Minutes numberdCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
September 9, 1980
Iowa City Council, reg., mtg., 9/9/80, 7:30 P.M., at the Civic
Center. Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl
Staffinembershpesent: Berlin,
l netHayek, HellRoberts,
ing, C iat,Farmer a,Absent:
Stolfus,
Karr. Council minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-19, Side 1, 630-1366.
Mayor Balmer proclaimed Iowa City Community Theatre Week, September
9-16, 1980. Penny Hall and G. Arnold Johnson appeared, thanking the
Recreation Center for their cooperation.
Mayor Balmer announced the addition of a Special Class C Beer -Wine
license for Bushnell's Turtle to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Roberts,
seconded by Neuhauser, that the following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved and/or adopted as amended:
roval Of
subjectpto correction, Tasarec recommended by he City ClCouncilerkmtg
. ' 8/26/80,
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: 'Housing Appeals Bd.-
7/10/80;-'Human Rights Comm.-8/25/80;Resources Conservation Comm.-
7/29/80; %roadband Telecommunications Comm. -7/15/80 ?Airport Comm.-
8/14/80; `Planning & Zoning Comm. -8/7/80, 8/21/80; 'Senior Center
Comm.-8/7/80;BCommittee on Community Needs -8/6/80.
Permit Resolutions, Book 63: RES. 384, P. 957, APPROVING CLASS
B BEER PERMIT AND RES. 385, p. 958, SUNDAY SALES FOR KEN'S PIZZA
PARLORS, INC. Cha KEN'S PIZZA, 1950 Lower Muscatine, RES. 386, p.
959, rc
CLASS ISSUING
SBEER-WINE RLI LICENSEETTE FORBUMIT S
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APPROVING SPECIAL
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Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $3,172,585.69
for the period of June 1 through June 30, 1980, as recommended by the
Finance Director, subject to audit.
Correspondence: Jen Madsen re ERA posters on buses, referred to
the City Manager for reply.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Dance Studios I and II
for a performance on 8/23/80, approved. Michael Lewis for a
Political rally on 9/5/80, approved. Johnson County Republican
Headquarters for 9/6 and 9/7/80, approved. Joseph Teeling for an
ambulatory vending permit to sell bagels, approved.
for
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PioneerpCo-opltos have ah streetodanceeonsVandPublc Burenlnearothesclosed
intersection with Washington Street on 9/13/80, approved. Iowa
Abortion Rights Action League for use of Blackhawk Minipark on 9/11,
9/12, 9/13/80, approved. Mobilization for Survival for use of Civic
Center parking lot for a dance 9/6/80, denied for lack of insurance.
Lamda Chi Alpha Fraternity for use of alley near the fraternity's
Parking lot on 8/28/80, approved.
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Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to set a public hearing for
9/30/80, 7:30 P.M., to rezone Jack I. Young's property from RIA to R3A.
Motion carried unanimously, 5/0, Erdahl and Perret absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera; to recommend denial of the
-" Spring Valley Subdivision, Part 1, to Coralville City Council, for the 1f�
reasons stated when the Iowa City City Council previously d
Preliminary Plat. Motion carried unanimously. enied the
Moved by Roberts, seconded by Vevera, that the ORDINANCE OPENING
MELROSE COURT TO MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FROM ONLY GREENWOOD DRIVE, be
considered and given first vote for passage. City Atty. Hayek stated that?
Councilman Lynch had no conflict of interest, and stated his views
regarding the allegation. Individual Councilmembers expressed their
views re the opening of Melrose Court. Councilmember Perret present, 7:50
P.M. Motion to consider carried, 4/.2, Neuhauser and Perret voting 'no'
and Erdahl absent. Roll call vote on first vote for passage, 4/2,' s
Neuhauser and Perret voting 'no', Erdahl absent.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the rule requiring that
ordinances must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended, that the second consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD.
80-3006, Bk. 17, pp. 91-93, REZONING APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FOUR ACRES
FROM COUNTY RS TO CITY RIA LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 6 EAST (OPPOSITE HEINZ
MANUFACTURING/WATERS PROPERTY), be voted upon for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Moved by
Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, that the ordinance be finally adopted at a
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Jim Barfuss, 302 Melrose Avenue, objected to a statement allegedly
made by the City Treasurer regarding students. Berlin stated that if the 3
quote was correct, it was not the view of Cit Lj
y government.
Neuhauser called attention to the narrow curbs on River Street.;
Berlin explained that an asphalt overlay program will take up about one- &47--I
half of the height of a curb, but the staff would investigate. Mayor
Balmer suggested writing a letter to the Chamber of Commerce and
specifically to Keith Kafer commending him for the actions taken to get specifically
service back in the community. Councilmembers agreed. Balmer called
attention to Coralville's decision to not put the hotel -motel tax on 1(fz
ballot which would give citizens the opportunity to vote on the questithe
Councilmember Erdahl presen
noting his concern over diminishing revenues for city governmenton,,
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t, 8:10 P.M. Vevera called attention to the
memo from Transit Manager Mose re the transit system and asked that it be
given to the news media. Berlin advised that all information and memos
were provided to the news media. i
A public hearing was held on disposal of property -vacated College .. , L
Street. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to
adopt RES. 80-388, Bk. 63, pp. 961-962, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AND THE CLERK TO ATTEST A QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING VACATED COLLEGE STREET 1/,4 i
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BLOCK TO STATE OF IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
A wascontract anpublic d c staestgimate fortthenc construction of the court and cothe plans speciications,orridoof
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for the Downtown Parking Facility -Ramp A. No one appeared. Moved by
seconded to S
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE964 FOR le G9
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING
FACILITY -RAMP A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present.
Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies for unexpired terms ending
1/1/82 on the Resources Conservation Commission and urged Councilmembers
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to recruit eligible applicants. The appointments will be made at the
10/14/80 Council meeting.
Mayor Balmer announced that the two vacancies on the Board of Appeals 11,71
for unexpired terms ending 12/31/82 would be re -advertised.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Janet Lown, 417
Garden Street, to fill an unexpired term ending 4/15/83 on the Mayor's
Youth Employment Board. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the Public Works
Director to sign an application to construct an entrance from private
Property (new Davis Heating and Air Conditioning) to primary road
extension of the IDOT (Highway 1 West).
Lynch abstaining. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the Public Works
Director to sign a request to IDOT for the establishment of a special
public road connection, the realignment of Scott Blvd. at Highway 6.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-390, Bk. 63, p.
965, APPROVING ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL
GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. Perret called attention to hard work of the
Committee, City staff, and Johnson County Regional Planning Commission in
this area.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-391, Bk. 63,
P. 966, ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP IN THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL
GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to approve the following
Representa-
tives:
Councnts il embersthe hnson Balmer, ErdahlcilLyn Governments:,retandRoberts,Alternates: Councilmembers Neuhauser and VeveraD
of Parks & Rec.; and 2 ennis Showalter, Dir.
Planning & ; Zoning Commission members (to be
announced at a later time). Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council -
members present.
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BLOCK TO STATE OF IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
A wascontract anpublic d c staestgimate fortthenc construction of the court and cothe plans speciications,orridoof
r lXdgf
for the Downtown Parking Facility -Ramp A. No one appeared. Moved by
seconded to S
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND COST ESTIMATE964 FOR le G9
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COURT AND CORRIDOR FOR THE DOWNTOWN PARKING
FACILITY -RAMP A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council -
members present.
Mayor Balmer announced two vacancies for unexpired terms ending
1/1/82 on the Resources Conservation Commission and urged Councilmembers
1,4 70
to recruit eligible applicants. The appointments will be made at the
10/14/80 Council meeting.
Mayor Balmer announced that the two vacancies on the Board of Appeals 11,71
for unexpired terms ending 12/31/82 would be re -advertised.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Janet Lown, 417
Garden Street, to fill an unexpired term ending 4/15/83 on the Mayor's
Youth Employment Board. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the Public Works
Director to sign an application to construct an entrance from private
Property (new Davis Heating and Air Conditioning) to primary road
extension of the IDOT (Highway 1 West).
Lynch abstaining. Motion carried unanimously, 6/0,
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, authorizing the Public Works
Director to sign a request to IDOT for the establishment of a special
public road connection, the realignment of Scott Blvd. at Highway 6.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-390, Bk. 63, p.
965, APPROVING ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL
GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present. Perret called attention to hard work of the
Committee, City staff, and Johnson County Regional Planning Commission in
this area.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-391, Bk. 63,
P. 966, ESTABLISHING MEMBERSHIP IN THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL
GOVERNMENTS. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to approve the following
Representa-
tives:
Councnts il embersthe hnson Balmer, ErdahlcilLyn Governments:,retandRoberts,Alternates: Councilmembers Neuhauser and VeveraD
of Parks & Rec.; and 2 ennis Showalter, Dir.
Planning & ; Zoning Commission members (to be
announced at a later time). Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council -
members present.
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Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-392, Bk.
63, pp. 967-972, APPROVING THE OFFICIAL FY80 STREET FINANCE REPORT. 117P
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-393, Bk. 63,
pp. 973-975, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH A BETTER CAB COMPANY FOR TAXI SERVICE/4 7 9
SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE SEATS PROGRAM. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present. !
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuahuser, to adopt RES. 80-394, Bk. 63,
pp. 976-977, REGARDING THE REQUEST BY HAWKEYE CABLEVISION, INC. FOR AN
EXTENSION OF THE APRIL 18, 1980, DEADLINE FOR 25 PERCENT AVAILABILITY OF
SERVICE, extending contract to July 11, 1980. Resolution adopted, 6/1,
Roberts voting 'no'.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-395, Bk. 63,
pp. 978-981, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HILLS,
IOWA, CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. Resolution.
adopted, 6/1, Neuhauser voting 'no'.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-396, Bk. 63,
pp. 982-1008, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO
PURCHASE LAND FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT, Parcel 82-1b. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, that the resolution
authorizing the sale in Block Two of Cook, Sargent, Downey's Addition
(west of Gilbert Street and south of Kirkwood Avenue), be deferred two
weeks. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Lynch, to adopt RES. 80-397, Bk. 63,
P. 1009, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS
PURCHASES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET AND TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WHEN THE TOTAL COST OF SUCH PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS DOES NOT EXCEED THE SUM OF $25,000. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
It was mvoed by Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adjourn to
executive session under Sec. 20.17.3 Negotiating Sessions, strategy
meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediation and the
deliberative process of arbitration shall be exempt from the provisions of //��
Chapte 28A. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present. Time: 8:30 P.M., Conference Room at the Civic Center. Mayor
John Balmer presiding. Staffinembers present: Berlin, Stolfus, Scholten,
Vitosh, Eggers, Helling, Karr, Gritsch and Consultant Steve Rynecki.
Tape-recorded on Reel N19, Side 1, 970-2087. Moved by Perret, seconded by
Neuhauser, to adjourn, 9:50 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
ABBIE STOLFUS, CITY CLERK
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 29, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Material from the City Manager's Office:
a. Memorandum regarding minority business enterprise policy
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b. Copy of letter from the University of Iowa regarding use of
University stationery
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c. Copy of letter from Mark Hamer regarding Ecumenical Housing
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 29, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Material from the City Manager's Office:
a. Memorandum regarding minority business enterprise policy
b. Copy of letter from the University of Iowa regarding use of
University stationery
c. Copy of letter from Mark Hamer regarding Ecumenical Housing
Corporation
d. Memorandum from Assistant City Manager regarding Johnson County
Peace Officers Meeting
Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding assistant city attorney pay
increases.
Copy of letter from the CDBG Program Coordinator regarding the Sturgis
Ferry
Park boat ramp site.
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Memorandum from Acting Director of Planning and Program Development regarding
property on St. Ann's Drive.
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River Corridor Sewers Weekly Progress Summary, No. 6.
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Minutes of Housing Code Task Force meeting of August 20, 1980.
141,
Letter from J. Patrick White regarding Articles of Agreement of JCCOG.
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Minutes of the August 14 meeting of the Steering Committee on Planning
Reorgani-
zation.
Press release regarding the transit system.
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Citizen input survey questionnaire data for June 1980.
Quarterly reports
Calendar for September 1980
111
Article: "Tenants get increasingly militant as rental units become scarcer."
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MEMORANDUM
GATE: September 5, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding proposal for solid waste conversion
feasibility study.
Copy of letter to Mayor Balmer from Richard Zimmermann, attorney for a group
of Melrose Court residents.
Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Woito regarding ban on political
advertising on city transit.
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Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. Political Advertising in Buses
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b. Compressed Natural Gas as an Alternative Motor Fuel
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Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding financial status, June 30,
1980 - Enterprise Funds.
Memorandum from Lyle Seydel regarding claims for damage and process for
identifying and excluding tenants who have
caused damage.
Memo from the League of Iowa Municipalities regarding informational material
on State Constitutional Convention.
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Copy of news release regarding grants awarded to the Senior Center.
River Corridor Sewers Weekly Progress Surimary, No. 7.
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Minutes of Affirmative Action Task Force meetings of August 19 and September
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Minutes of Staff,Meeting, August 13, 1980.
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Ltr. from Chamber of Commerce President re re -opening of Melrose Court
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Ltr. from Jane Huit re continued closure of Melrose Court
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Ltr. from Ahlers, Cooney, Dorweiler, Haynie & Smith to Jay Oehler re
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 29, 1980
TO; City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Material from the City Manager's Office:
a. Memorandum regarding minority business enterprise policy
b. Copy of letter from the University
of Iowa regarding use of
University stationery
c. Copy of letter from Mark flamer regarding Ecumenical Housing
Corporation
d. Memorandum from Assistant City Manager regarding Johnson County
Peace Officers Meeting
Memorandum from the City Attorney regarding assistant city attorney pay
increases.
Copy of letter from the CD8G Program Coordinator regarding the Sturgis Ferry
Park boat ramp site.
Memorandum from Acting Director of Planning and Program Development regarding
property on St. Ann's Drive.
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River Corridor Sewers Weekly Progress Summary, No. 6.
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Minutes of Housing Code Task Force meeting of August 20, 1980.
Letter from J. Patrick White regarding Articles of Agreement of JCCOG.
Minutes of the August 14 meeting of the Steering Committee on Planning Reorgani-
zation.
Press release regarding the transit system.
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Citizen input survey questionnaire data for June 1980.
Quarterly reports
Calendar for September 1980
Article: "Tenants get increasingly militant as rental units become
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scarcer,"
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feasibility study.
Copy of letter to Mayor Balmer from Richard Zimmermann, attorney for a group
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DATE: September 5, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding proposal for solid waste conversion
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feasibility study.
Copy of letter to Mayor Balmer from Richard Zimmermann, attorney for a group
of Melrose Court residents.
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Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Woito regarding ban on political
advertising on city transit.
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
DATE: September 5, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memorandum from the City Manager regarding proposal for solid waste conversion
feasibility study.
Copy of letter to Mayor Balmer from Richard Zimmermann, attorney for a group
of Melrose Court residents.
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Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Woito regarding ban on political
advertising on city transit.
Memoranda from the Department of Public Works:
a. Political Advertising in Buses
b. Compressed Natural Gas as an Alternative Motor Fuel
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Memorandum from the Finance Director regarding financial status, June 30,
1980 - Enterprise Funds.
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memorandum from Lyle Seydel regarding claims for damage and process for
identifying and excluding tenants who have caused damage.
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Memo from the League of Iowa Municipalities regarding informational material
on State Constitutional .Convention.
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Copy of news release regarding grants awarded to the Senior Center.
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River Corridor Sewers ",leekly Progress Surunary, No. 7.
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Minutes of Affirmative Action Task Force meetings of August 19 and September
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Minutes of Staff - Meeting, August 13, 1980.
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Ltr, from Chamber of Commerce President re re -opening of Melrose Court
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Ltr. from Jane Huit re continued closure of Melrose Court
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Ltr. from Ahlers, Cooney, Dorweiler, Haynie & Smith to Jay Oehler re
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Iowa City Department Store - Hotel projects
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