HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-17 Minutes numberedCOMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JUNE 17, 1980
Iowa City Council, reg. mtg., 6/17/80, 7:30 P.M. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Balmer presiding. Councilmembers present: Balmer, Erdahl (7:50),
Lynch, Neuhauser, Perret, Roberts, Vevera. Absent: None. Staffinembers
present: Berlin, Helling, Jones, Farmer, Meisel, Stolfus, Karr. Council
minutes tape-recorded on Tape 80-12, Side 2, 1375-2240.
Mayor Balmer added consideration of a liquor license for the Bread Line
to the Consent Calendar. Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, that the
following items and recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or
approved and/or adopted as amended:
i Approval of Official Actions, reg. Council mtg., 6/3/80, subject to
correction, as recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Board and Commissions: ,Design Review Comm. -5/22/80;
-- 'Planning & Zoning Comm. -5/1/80 and 6/5/80;3Committee on Community Needs -
6/4/80; 'Riverfront Comm. -6/4/80; 'Broadband Telecommunications Comm. -
5/13/80; 'Resources Conservation Comm. -5/20/80; 'Human Rights Comm.-
5/28/80;fHousing Comm. -5/16/80 and 6/4/80;YParks & Rec.-5/14/80;*Bd. of
Library Trustees -5/22/80 and G/5/80.
Permit Resolutions, Book 61: RES. 80-205, p. 339, APPROVING CLASS C
LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-206, p. 340, DANCING PERMIT FOR IOWA CITY
AERIE #695 OF THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES, 225 Hw. 1 SW, Box 507. RES.
80-207, p. 341, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ROY L. CHOPEK POST
#17 dba�AMERICAN LEGION, 301G American Legion Rd. RES. 80-208, p. 342,
APPROVING CLASS C BEER PERMIT AND RES. 80-209, p. 343, SUNDAY SALES FOR
WALGREEN CO. dba 3WALGREEN'S, 1646 Sycamore. RES. 80-210, p. 344,
APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-211, p. 345, DANCING PERMIT
FOR EECH, INC. dba 'GAGE 'N' WALKERS, 330 E. Washington. RES. 80-212, p.
346, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE AND RES. 80-213, p. 347, SUNDAY
SALES FOR KEITH W. DEMPSTER dba"THE MILL RESTAURANT, 120 E. Burlington.
RES. 80-214, p. 348, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR DAVID L.
ALBERHASKY dba`DAVE'S FOXHEAD TAVERN, 402 E. Market. RES. 80-215, p.
349, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR COPPER DOLLAR OF IOWA CITY,
INC. dba COPPER DOLLAR AND THE LOFT, 211 Iowa Avenue. RES. 80-216, p.
350, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BREADBASKET CORP. 00 BREAD
LINE, 325 E. Washington St. RES. 80-217 p. 351, APPROVING CLASS B LIQUOR
LICENSE AND RES. 80-218, p. 352, SUNDAY SALES FOR HOWARD JOHNSON COMPANY
AND MCLEAN ENTERPRISES, INC. dba'Howard Johnson's Restaurant & Motor
Lodge, North Dodge Street. RES. 80-219, p. 353,`APPROVING REFUNDING A
PORTION OF A BEER PERMIT. RES. 80-220, p. 354, 'ISSUING CIGARETTE
PERMITS. RES, 80-221, p. 355, APPROVING CLASS C LIQUOR LICENSE TO
LAWRENCE A. MCNERTNEY dba Sycamore Eating & Drinking Co., Mall Shoppinc;
Center.
Motion to approve disbursements in the amount of $2,200,835.25 for
the period of 4/1/80 through 4/30/80, as recommended by the Finance
Director, subject to audit.
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RES. 80-222, Bk. 61, p. 356, SETTING PUBLIC NEARING ON 7/1/80 ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOWER CIT( PARK BIKE TRAIL-FY81.
Correspondence referred to the City Mgr. for reply: Wm. L. Meardon,
attorney fora client who was charged with making an improper left turn
in o%-,, from Benton Street to Clinton Street N/ E. Norman Bailey, requesting
(1 rescission of an urban renewal contract between the City and North Bay
'{XoE r�r Construction, Inc., for the development of Parcel 82-1b.
Applications for use of Streets and Public Grounds: Cindy Parsons,
for use of Blackhawk Minipark to distribute information on the ERA and to
encourage registration of voters on 7/3, approved. Iowa City Jaycees, to
locate a carnival on the Penney's Municipal Parking Lot 6/8 through 6/15,
approved.
Applications for City Plaza Use Permits: Station KXIC, to park a
car filled with golf balls on the Plaza on 6/11 through 6/14 as a
promotion for the Amana Golf Tournament, approved.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent. Mayor Balmer
repeated the public hearing as set.
A public hearing was held to consider vacating an alley running east and
west in Block 2 of Cook, Sargent, Downey's Addition (west of Gilbert Street
and south of Kirkwood for Ily-Vee Stores). No one appeared.
Public hearing was continued from June 3, to consider an amendment to
Section 8.10.23C3(b) of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa
(established yard regulations). No one appeared. 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 finally passed be suspended, that the second consideration and vote be
waived, and that the ORDINANCE 80-2997, Bk. 17, pp. 31-32, AMENDING SECTION
8.10.23C3(b) of the Code of Ordinances of Iowa City, Iowa (established yard
regulations), 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 above ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission to approve the
preliminary and final plat of the resubdivision of Braverman Center Part 1 and
2, noted.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to set a public hearing for
7/15/80 to consider amending Sections 8.10.3A.8, .47 and 8.10,8.1E, and adding
Sections 8.10.3A.64C and 8.10.8.4 to Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances
(i.e., providing a definition of roaming house and regulating its permitted
use). Motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Erdahl absent.
Jim hall, Chairperson of the Ralston Creek Committee, appeared and
thanked Council and everyone involved for their support in trying to correct
the Ralston Creek problem. Mayor Balmer thanked Mr. Nall for his
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contribution. Richard Blum, President of the Iowa City Aviation Assn.,
appeared re the need for funding for additional traffic control officers forel
their July 4th fireworks at the Airport. Council agreed to fund for necessary
police assistance for this year only, requesting that the Jaycees plan for
this expenditure in future budgets. Councilmember Erdahl arrived, 7:50 P.M.
John Suchomel, 330h N. Lucas, appeared re the carnival.
A public hearing was held on amending the fiscal ,year 1980 budget ending
June 30, 1980. No one appeared. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, to
adopt RES. 80-223, Bk. 61, pp. 357-359, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1980 BUDGET
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ENDING JUNE 30, 1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0.
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-, A public hearing was held on plans, specifications, form of contract, and!
estimate for the FY81 Asphalt Resurfacing Project. No one appeared. Moved by
Roberts, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-224, Bk. 61, pp. 360-361,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE FOR THE FY81
ASPHALTIC RESURFACING PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE BIDS TO BE RECEIVED 7/8/80 AT
10:00 A.M. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
present.
Mayor Balmer announced the following vacancies on Boards and
Commissions: one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 12/31/82 on Bd. of
Appeals; one vacancy for an unexpired term ending 4/15/83 on Mayor's Youth
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Employment Bd. These appointments will be made at the 7/29/80 meeting of the
City'Council.
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Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to confirm the recommendations of
Johnson County Bch. of Supervisors for appointments to Mayor's Youth Employment
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Bd. of Margaret McElroy, P. 0. Box 333, Hills, and Royal Benjamin, 720 -8th
Ave.,'Coralville. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to appoint Margaret Clover, 3042
Muscatine Avenue, to the Senior Center Commission for an unexpired term ending
12/31/81. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to appoint Loren Horton, 515 E.
Jefferson, to the Planning and Zoning Commission for an unexpired term ending
5/1/82. Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Roberts, that the Council formally convey
to the Jaycees their decision not to have the carnival in the downtown area
next year, not to close streets for such events, and to encourage the Johnson
County Fair Board to look favorably on accommodating the Jaycees' carnival.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Mayor Balmer
stated that the Council would work with the Jaycees to seek an alternate site.
Mayor Balmer informed the Council that he had called I00T re the timetable for
FWY 518 and was told that land acquisition would be started this year but the
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starting date for construction would be 1906. Councilmembers expressed
concern re Cit y projects (Highway 1/Riverside and Benton/Riverside
intersections) that would be affected if construction were delayed until 1986.
City Atty. Hayek pointed out that the agreement with West Side Co. had a five
year limit. Perrot questioned the schedule for improvements to the
Byington/Grand intersection and requested hiring an Engineer to provide staff—'
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assistance on the project. The project will be discussed further at the
by Neuhauser,
informal Council meeting of the 30th.
Roberts, to
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-225, Bk. 61, pp.
the mayor to
362-363, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
with Johnson
AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE MUTUAL RESCISSION OF AN URBAN RENEWAL CONTRACT
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BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND NORTH BAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. (URBAN RENEWAL
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PARCEL 82-1b). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers
for additional
present.
Motion carried
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Roberts, to adopt RES. 80-226, Bk. 61, pp.
364-369, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN
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AGREEMENT WITH BRUCE R. AND FLORENCE E. GLASGOW OF IOWA CITY, IOWA FOR CITY
PAYMENT OF FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE COST OF THE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH DODGE STREET COURT SEWER. Resolution adopted, 6/1,
Perret voting "no".
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Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-227, Bk. 61, p.
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370, AWARDING CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO
ATTEST CONTRACT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD SITE IMPROVEMENTS - CURB RAMP AND
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SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM (HIGHLAND NEIGHBORHOOD) TO WOLF CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF
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IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-228, Bk. 61, pp.
371-376, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AGREEMENTS
WHEREBY THE CITY WILL ACQUIRE CERTAIN FARM TENANCY RIGHTS (HIERONYMUS
PROPERTY) HELD BY RAY LACINA IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTH BRANCH RALSTON CREEK
STORMWATER DETENTION PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote. unanimous, 6/0/1,
Lynch abstaining.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-229, Bk. 61, pp.
377-401, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE URBAN
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MASS TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL GRANT CONTRACT, PROJECT NO. IA -03-0032.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Vevera, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 90-230, Bk. 61, pp.
402-412, AMENDING THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE 1979 BDI SECOND ADDITION
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IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND APPROVING AMENDED PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Balmer announced the change in title of item 19 on the agenda and
the consideration of an amended resolution. Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by
Vevera, to adopt RES. 80-231, Bk. 61, pp. 413-414, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT, INC. (BDI), PROVIDING FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT TO BDI OF ANY EXCESS
FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE CITY FROM THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR THE 1979 BOI
SECOND ADDITION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous,
7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved
by Neuhauser,
seconded by
Roberts, to
authorizing
the mayor to
sign a lease
with Johnson
Association
for rental of
storage space
for equipment
Fairgrounds,
for additional
information.
Motion carried
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defer a resolution
County Agricultural
at the Johnson County
unanimously, 7/0.
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Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perrot, to defer until the next meeting a
resolution approving Capital Improvements Program for the City of Iowa City, //e /
Iowa, for the fiscal years 1981 through 1985. Motion carried unanimously,
7/0.
Moved by Perret, seconded by Neuhauser, to adopt RES. 80-232, Bk. 61, p.
415, ENGAGING MCGLADREY-HENDRICKSON & CO. AS AUDITOR FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 31,
1980. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present.
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-233, Bk. 61, pp.
416-418, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST TO A
CONTRACT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY ELDERLY SERVICES AGENCY. Affirmative roll call //F 6
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Councilmembers present. Senior Center Coordinator
Meisel present for discussion.
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Moved by Erdahl, seconded by Perret, to adopt RES. 80-234, Bk. 61, pp.
419-433, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST AN {
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE IOWA CITY POLICE PATROLMEN'S /. ;
ASSOCIATION, TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1980 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1981. Individual
Councilmembers expressed concerns regarding the agreement. Resolution
adopted, 6/1, Vevera voting "no".
Moved by Neuhauser, seconded by Perret, to adjourn the meeting 8:30 P.M.
Motion carried unanimously, 7/0.
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MEMORANDUM -
DATE: June 6, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Manager Evaluation (Council Only)
b. Revenue Sharing Complaint —
Copy of correspondence from the Mayor to:
a. Mr. Richard Plastino
b. Local Legislators —
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding bus charter service. _
Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding northside lighting project
evaluation.
Memorandum from Senior Center Program Specialist regarding Older Americans Fa
Police Department report for the month of May 1980. _
Copy of letter from City Attorney to Mr. Philip Leff regarding Highlander
sewer extension.
Minutes of Staff Meeting of May 28, 1980.
Article: "Cities curtail services to pay for pensions"
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MEMORANDUM -
DATE: June 6, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Manager Evaluation (Council Only)
b. Revenue Sharing Complaint —
Copy of correspondence from the Mayor to:
a. Mr. Richard Plastino
b. Local Legislators —
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding bus charter service. _
Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding northside lighting project
evaluation.
Memorandum from Senior Center Program Specialist regarding Older Americans Fa
Police Department report for the month of May 1980. _
Copy of letter from City Attorney to Mr. Philip Leff regarding Highlander
sewer extension.
Minutes of Staff Meeting of May 28, 1980.
Article: "Cities curtail services to pay for pensions"
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 13, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Copy of letter from Mayor Balmer to Iowa legislators regarding Davis -Bacon Act
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Affirmative Action Program
b. Economic Development
c. 'Performance Measurement 1
d. Annual Report
Copy of letter from Mr. Philip Leff regarding use of downtown area for carniva
Memoranda from Assistant City Manager:
a. FY 82 Budget Goal Setting Session
b. Lincoln School Civil Defense Siren
Copy of letter from Mayor Kattchee regarding meeting with Iowa City City Cou
Memoranda from Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. Sewage Disposal Plant Site - Future Use
b. Criteria for Deferral of Compliance with Stormwater Management Ordi
Functional costs by agency. J1
Progress Report from The College Plaza Development Company. //1
Memorandum from Transit Manager regarding bus patronage along Denbigh Drive and
Sunset Street. 1G:
Memorandum from Energy Coordinator regarding results of Recreation Center ene
audit. ,
Minutes of Melrose Corridor Committee meetings of April 24 and May 22, 1980 // 9
Minutes of staff meeting of June 4, 1980.
Decision of Hearing Board regarding Woodfield's
Memorandum from Finance Department regarding 1980 G.O. Bond issue.
Memo from Housing Coordinator re vacated "F" Street between Muscatine
and Third Avenue.
Memo from Parks & Rec. Director re bus service to West Overlook on
week -ends and holidays.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 6, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Manager Evaluation (Council Only)
b. Revenue Sharing Complaint
Copy of correspondence from the Mayor to:
a. Mr:'Richard Plastino
b. Local Legislators 1L
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding bus charter service. Ile
Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding northside lighting project
evaluation. 1170
Memorandum from Senior Center Program Specialist regarding Older Americans Fair.
Police Department report for the month of May 1980.
Copy of letter from City Attorney to Mr. Philip Leff regarding Highlander
sewer extension.
Minutes of Staff Meeting of May 28, 1980. //
Article: "Cities curtail services to pay for pensions" i/ 7
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 6, 1980
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Manager Evaluation (Council Only)
b. Revenue Sharing Complaint
Copy of correspondence from the Mayor to:
a. Mr:'Richard Plastino
b. Local Legislators 1L
Memorandum from the Transit Manager regarding bus charter service. Ile
Memorandum from the Police Chief regarding northside lighting project
evaluation. 1170
Memorandum from Senior Center Program Specialist regarding Older Americans Fair.
Police Department report for the month of May 1980.
Copy of letter from City Attorney to Mr. Philip Leff regarding Highlander
sewer extension.
Minutes of Staff Meeting of May 28, 1980. //
Article: "Cities curtail services to pay for pensions" i/ 7
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 13, 1980
To: City Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Material in Friday's Packet
Copy of letter from Mayor Balmer to Iowa legislators regarding Davis -Bacon Ac
Memoranda from the City Manager:
a. Affirmative Action Program —�
b. Economic Development
c. 'Performance Measurement �
d. 'Annual Report
Copy of letter from Mr. Philip Leff regarding use of downtown area for carniva
Memoranda from Assistant City Manager:
a. FY 82 Budget Goal Setting Session
b. Lincoln School Civil Defense Siren
Copy of letter from Mayor Kattchee regarding meeting with Iowa City City Counc
Memoranda from Department of Planning and Program Development:
a. Sewage Disposal Plant Site - Future Use =
b. Criteria for Deferral of Compliance wiLh Stormwater Management Ordina
Functional costs by agency.
Progress•Report from The College Plaza Development Company.
Memorandum from Transit Manager regarding bus patronage along Denbigh Drive and
Sunset Street. Ild
Memorandum from Energy Coordinator regarding results of Recreation Center on
audit.
Minutes of Melrose Corridor Committee meetings of April 24 and May 22, 1980.
Minutes of staff meeting of June 4, 1980.
Decision of [fearing Board regarding Woodfield's
Memorandum from Finance Department regarding 1980 G.O. Bond issue.
Memo from Housing Coordinator re vacated "F" Street between Muscatine 1195
and Third Avenue.
Memo from Parks & Rec. Director re bus service to West Overlook on
week -ends and holidays
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