Minutes-06/08/1977

Clerk's notes from June 8, 1977 regular Council meeting: During open community forum Clint Johnson made a request to hook onto City water service outside the City limits. Don Davis asked that the City fix a rough spot in the street in the 100 block of Grant. Barb Murray from Johnson County Regional Planning office presented information on human resources and left a copy for City files of the land use bill. The Mayor directed Morgan to check into the street problem in front of the Don Davis residence. Morgan will contact the County regarding their position on repairing this place. The Mayor directed Morgan to contact Felling to come and give Council the price to repair the street in front of the fire station. Stratton is to contact Ralph Brown to get sand at the playground area. Stratton is to get people together to pour cement for Merry-go-round platform, and also check into damaged picnic tables at City park. Duane McMenomy requested that Council stop billing on sewer for the Earl Clements residence since it is no longer occupied. Council advised Mr. McMenomy that sewer charges are an on-going charge regardless of vacancy. Atty. Neuzil reported on the Sales tax appeal that he attended on June 2nd in Des Moines. He also reported on the progress of the nuisances concerning the Kosmos property on Main St. Discussion will continue on these subjects at next meeting. Mayor Brotherton advised Formanek to check with the Coralville Library about access to that library by Mifflin residents. The Clerk is to check on the lease between the Rock Island R.R. and the City to see if lease is due for renewal.