Minutes-08/08/1976

Clerk's notes from September 9, 1976 regular Council meeting. During the open forum there was discussion about whether the City or the garbage contract hauler would be responsible for the Iowa City landfill charges. Later, during the regular meeting, Council decided that the landfill charges would be the responsibility of the contract hauler. The Council rejected the bids received from Ralph Schuur, Powell Trucking and Tim Wolfe, Iowa City Cleanup and Transfer because this question had not been clarified for them before they submitted their bids. The Mayor reported that the obstructing weed growth on the Clear Creek Apt. property had been removed. It was suggested that the Mayor make a similar request of the owners of the McCrabb building site with respect to the construction debris. The cave-in near Third and College has been filled in, although the source of the damage was not determined. It was reported that the Clear Creek School board has considered installing a chain barrier across Third St. at the entry to the school parking lot to stop use of the parking lot as a throughway at times other than school hours or during school functions. Council has no objections. The fire dept. has emergency equipment in the event they need to main access. James Morehead, dba The Corral requested a Sunday Liquor sales permit from October 1, 1976 until December 1, 1976 when the regular license expires. He advised Council of his personal and business background, the status of his business, presently; and he presented figures in support of the requirement that a business show that liquor and beer sales be less than 50% of the gross sales. Council will review the license again in November. Stratton reported that Mrs. Bryant does not want the $150.00 memorial donation used for installation of the used merry-go-round. That piece of equipment is at City Park ready to be installed on a base pad. Stratton will proceed with the construction of the base pad location. Plans to move the City garage to the leased R.R. property will not be furthered. The lease with the Railroad did not include buildings other than a small building to house the well equipment. Morgan will work with Janssen concerning the plans to reactivate the well. After the tests have been made, a request for a permit to continue the project will be made to the State. The Council was advised of recent re-zoning requests in the area. Anyone wishing more information concerning these requests were advised to attend the public hearing held by the Johnson Co. Bd. of Supervisors on September 13th at 7:30 p.m., at the Johnson Co. annex (Courthouse). Hittman presented the City with a map of Tiffin with the adjoining area. The Mayor requested that he see if a larger map of Tiffin can be obtained. Formanek was appointed as chairman for the coming Junk Jamboree. The tentative dates of October 9th or 16th were suggested. Morgan has the details from last year. Potter will seek further information on prices for a sump pump for the Sewer plant, approx. cost suggested was $695.00 for a 3 inch, similar to equipment on the fire truck.