Minutes-4 /14/1976

Community Forum Robert and Shirley Thompson requested that their applications for Liquor-Beer and Cigarette sales permits be approved. Richard Sheridan, 310 Main St. requested a garage building permit at his residence. Sheridan also requested that Council consider the possibility of fluoridation of the City water supply. He believes that added fluoridation is beneficial to the public for better dental health. Roger Formanek requested a garage building permit at his residence on Third St. Regular Council Meeting A report was given by the Clerk-Treas. from the Iowa Municipal Finance Officers training meeting at Des Moines on April 8th. A question has been raised on the subject of the City's need for a sales tax permit. Tom Wittman will obtain more information for the Council on this matter. Tom Morgan will supervise the installation of needed traffic control signs at various locations in the community, particularly at Grant and Main Sts. intersections. Mayor Brotherton gave a report on the parking problem on the south side of Hwy. #6, Marengo Rd. The Sheriff's office has been advised that parking is prohibited where signs have been posted. The Sheriff's office did not respond to requests for ticketing illegal parking violators. Formanek reiterated that Tiffin needs good local law enforcement, specifically, a town marshal. Tom Wittman reported that the Johnson Co. Small Towns street repair and construction bills have gone out. He submitted an itemized list for street repairs and their locations this year. Stratton announced that a Kite Flying contest will be held tentatively, April 24th in the High School area, if possible. Advertisement in the Clear Creek Leader and door-to-door flyers will announce the actual date, time and place. Stratton will continue to negotiate a property purchase for the City to consider. There was discussion about the possibility of a Federal grant for help with such a purchase. Formanek stated that Council should make serious efforts to correct problems that exist in the community. The Mayor appointed a committee to formulate guidelines and duties for a town marshal, in order to propose the creation of such a position. Chaired by Janssen, the committee members are; Stratton, Formanek and Morgan. Janssen asked that the Mayor contact the Coralville Mayor to update law enforcement information. Janssen will check on costs for fluoridation of the water supply. No response has been received from Hawkeye Engineering Co. concerning their reply to the D.B.O. Letters received from: Clinton Johnson concerning barking dogs and obnoxious odors caused by dogs at the Clear Creek Apts., Summerhays St. Iowa City Mayor Mary Neuheuser, inviting the community to Bicentennial events in Iowa City. The Mayor reported on progress in the purchase of a fire siren. No purchase possibilities as yet.