Minutes-6 /13/1990

Motion Bartels second Slaymaker to instruct Engineer Hart to pursue grant with Johnson County for filling abandoned wells in Tiffin. Engineer Hart reported that IDOT sent preliminary plans for work on Highway No. 6 next summer. Hart will negotiate for widening, curb and gutter and storm sewer. Engineer Hart reported that the trash pump at the sewer plant can be paid for with a $100.00 deduction from the bill for damages and not to pay freight costs. Council instructed Clerk to contact Hawkeye Foods to ask their truck drivers not to back off the edge of the new asphalt on Grant Street when delivering to The Lark. Mayor reported that Perry Becker asked about building a storage building east of his shop and wanted the council to put a culvert on the west side of Summerhays Street. Council consensus that if it is on private property, the city cannot pay for the culvert. Council will inspect the site before the July 11 meeting. Council consensus to instruct Bartels to contact Mike Walker about cutting off edge of culverts which are smashed and prevent proper drainage. Clerk presented letter from Suzette Murphy who contends that Iowa City Cleanup and Transfer took her garbage can and has the understanding that Mayor Potter told her to buy a new can and the city would pay for it. Council consensus to reimburse Suzette Murphy for the cost of a new garbage can. Motion Stoner second Slaymaker to approve clerk-treasurer's reports. Carried unanimously. Motion Bartels second Slaymaker to approve bills and accept receipts and to pay L.L. Pelling for street work if bill comes in before June 30th. Carried unanimously. Motion Stoner second Bartels to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Carried unanimously. [Signature] GLEN R. POTTER, MAYOR [Signature] ADELIA S. KERN, CLERK-TREASURER