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AGENDA
DUBUQUE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M., MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2000
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION
PROCLAMATIONS
Homeownership Week (June 3-10, 2000)
Dollars Against Diabetes Day (June 10, 2000)
Rising Stars/lndependent League Days (June 10-11, 2000)
CONSENT ITEMS (SEE PAGES 8-12)
The consent items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and all consent
items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a
particular item. If you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the
microphone and be recognized by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed
from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council to express their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission: Kenneth C. Kringle (Cathedral District); Jim Gibbs,
Alfred S. Smemo, Joseph Ungs (At-Large)
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission: Chris Curfman, Dr. Mary Lynn Neumeister,
Rick Stein
Park and Recreation Commission: Kim Daykin, Chuck Duggan, Gary Harjehausen, Robert
C. Timmerman
Zoning Advisory Commission: Stephen F. Hardie, Ferd Nesler, Robert W. Nagle, Michael F.
Portzen
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Rezoning Request for 3030 Brunskill Road (Tabled from 5/15/00)
Motion on the Floor: Michalski moved final consideration and passage of the
Ordinance; second by Nicholson. No vote taken on motion. Michalski removed her
motion for adoption of the Ordinance and then moved that the public hearing be
tabled until 6/5/00; second by Nicholson; motion carried 7-0.
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ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 3030 Brunskill Road from AG
Agricultural to PUD Planned Unit Development District and a PR Planned Residential
District Designation and adopting a Conceptual Development Plan, with Conditions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion" A" (First and
second readings on 5/1/00)
2. Herrig/Siegert Rezoning
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning 223 acres of
property between English Mill Road and Highway 20 from County A-1 Agricultural
District to City C-3 General Commercial District, R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family
Residential District, and R-1 Single-Family Residential District in conjunction with
annexation.
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ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at
11515 English Mill Road from Dubuque County A-1 Agricultural District to City of
Dubuque C-3 General Commercial District, R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family
Residential District and R-1 Single-Family Residential District. with conditions,
concurrent with annexation. (First and second readings on 5/15/00)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication; Motion "A"
3. Siegert Annexation
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request to annex land east of
the Landfill between Highway 20 and English Mill Road,
City Manager recommending approval of a request to annex 222 acres of
agricultural land directly east of the Landfill between Highway 20 and English Mill
Road.
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RESOLUTION Annexing Certain Property.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication; Adopt Resolution
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4. Giese Sheet Metal Easement
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider disposing of City's interest in
real property adjacent to the North End Neighborhood Bike/Hike Trail to Giese Sheet
Metal.
City Manager recommending approval of an ingress/egress easement to Giese
Company and to approve disposal of the City's interest in the property.
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RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in real property by granting an ingress/egress
easement to a certain property owner adjacent to the North End Neighborhood
Bike/Hike Tail from 22nd Street to 32nd Street, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication; Adopt Resolution
5. Ice Harbor Urban Renewal Plan
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider an amended and restated
Urban Renewal Plan for the Ice Harbor Urban Renewal District.
City Manager recommending adoption of the Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Ice Harbor Urban Renewal District.
Communication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission advising that
the proposed Urban Renewal District conforms with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
Communication from Brian J. Kane, Counsel for The Fischer Companies, objecting
to the inclusion of his client's property as part of the Urban Renewal District.
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RESOLUTION Approving the amended and restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Ice
Harbor Urban Renewal District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication and Communications;
Adopt Resolution
6. Dubuque County Historical Society Lease
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a lease to the Dubuque County
Historical Society for the America's River Museum.
City Manager recommending approval of the lease to the Dubuque County
Historical Society for the America's River Museum.
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RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in real property by lease with the Dubuque
County Historical Society.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication; Adopt Resolution
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7. Five Flags Skate Tile
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specs and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids for the Five Flags Center Skate Tile Replacement Project and
City Manager recommending to award contract for project.
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RESOLUTION Adopting Plans and Specs for project.
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RESOLUTION Awarding contract for project to The Floorshow Companies in the
amount of $55,879.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proofs of Publication and Communication;
Adopt Resolutions
8. Olympic Heights/U.S. 52/Jackson Street Drainage Improvements
Proofs of publication on notice of Hearing, on plans and specs and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids for the Olympic Heights/U.S. 52/Jackson Street Drainage
Improvements - Phase II (Flexsteel Pump Station Augmentation) and City Manager
recommending to award contract for project.
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RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specs for project.
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RESOLUTION Awarding contract for project to CDI Excavating in the amount of
$43,514.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proof of Publication and Communication;
Adopt Resolutions
9. Sheridan Road Storm Sewer
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans and specs and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids for Reconstruction of the Sheridan Road Storm Sewer and
City Manager recommending to award contract for project.
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RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specs for project.
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RESOLUTION Awarding contract for project to Tschiggfrie Excavating in the
amount of $122,841.95.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Proofs of Publication and Communication;
Adopt Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULE LIMITING DISCUSSION TO COUNCIL
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ACTION ITEMS
1. GDDC Board ot Directors
Appointment of the Mayor, City Manager and two City Council Members (currently
Council Members Nicholson and Cline) to the GDDC Board of Directors.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Appoint
2. Appointment to REAP Committee
Request of the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors for appointment of a Council
Member (currently Council Member Robbins) to the Resources Enhancement and
Protection Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Appoint
3. July 3, 2000 City Council Meeting
Ordinance amending Section 2-22 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
providing for the regular meetings of the City Council by changing the meeting
dates for July, 2000.
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Suggested Disposition: Motion "B"; Motion "A"
4. Right-ot-Way Encroachment - 180 Main Street
Communication of City Manager recommending approval of a projecting sign in the
public right-of-way at 180 Main Street (The Busted Lift).
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ORDINANCE Authorizing John Finn to construct projecting sign.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion "B"; Motion "A"
5. Construction Ordinance - Bluff Street Planters
City Manager recommending approval ot a construction ordinance to allow the Bluff
Street Neighborhood Association to construct and maintain planters in the public
right-of-way.
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ORDINANCE Authorizing Bluff Street Neighborhood Association to construct planter
placement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Motion "B"; Motion "A"
6. City ot Dubuque Position on Area Code 319 Changes
City Manager recommending that the City submit written comments to the Iowa
Utilities Board advocating a "geographic split" relief plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Concur
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7. Fiscal Year 2001 Community Partnership Program Recommendation
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2001 Community
Partnership Program funding awards.
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RESOLUTION Authorizing the award of Community Partnership Program (cp2)
funds for Fiscal Year 2001.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1 . Five Flags Center Arena Seat Replacement
City Manager submitting documents providing for initiation of the bidding process
for the Five Flags Center Arena Seat Replacement Project.
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RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs for project in estimated
amount of $350,000.
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RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specs for July 5, 2000.
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RESOLUTION Ordering bids and directing Clerk to advertise.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
2. Vacating Petition - Monroe Avenue
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 19, 2000 to
consider a petition to vacate Monroe Avenue.
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RESOLUTION Of Intent to dispose of City interest in Lots C, D, E, and F of Maple
Leaf Addition No.2, Dubuque, Iowa.
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RESOLUTION Approving plat of proposed vacated Monroe Avenue (a/k/a Louise
Lane).
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ORDINANCE Vacating Monroe Avenue (a/k/a Louise Lane).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions; Motion
"B"; Motion "A"; Public Hearing June 19, 2000
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3. City Hall Interior Work
City Manager submitting documents providing for initiation of the bidding process
for the City Hall Interior Work Project.
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RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs for project in estimated
amount of $190,272.
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RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specs for July 5, 2000.
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RESOLUTION Ordering bids and directing Clerk to advertise.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions; Public
Hearing July 5, 2000
4. City Hall Exterior Work
City Manager submitting documents providing for initiation of the bidding process
for the City Hall Exterior Work Project.
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RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs for project in estimated
amount of $192,692.
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RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specs for July 5, 2000.
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RESOLUTION Ordering bids and directing Clerk to advertise.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions; Public
Hearing July 5, 2000
5. Parking Lot at Third and Main Streets
City Manager submitting documents providing for initiation of the bidding process
for the construction of a parking lot at Third and Main Streets.
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RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs for project in estimated
amount of $50,134.57.
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RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specs for July 5, 2000.
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RESOLUTION Ordering bids and directing Clerk to advertise.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions; Public
Hearing July 5, 2000
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CONSENT ITEMS
1. Minutes
Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 5/17; Cable Community Teleprogramming
Commission of 5/9; Civil Service Commission of 5/3; Five Flags Commission of
3/20; Historic Preservation Commission of 5/4; Human Rights Commission of 4/1 0;
Park and Recreation Commission of 5/9; Transit Board of 3/2. Proof of Publication
of Council Proceedings of 5/1/00
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Thomas Buelow in estimated amount of $137.18 for property damage; Linda M.
Federonich in undetermined amount for personal injuries; Jonathan S. Meyers in
estimated amount of $562.65 for vehicle damage; Rhonda Switzer in estimated
amount of $335.25 for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to legal Dept for Investigation
Corporation Counsel advising the following claim has been referred to Public Entity
Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Allen
Mohr for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the vehicle damage claim of Mark
W. Becker in the amount of $445.84.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Finance Director to Issue Check
Corporation Counsel recommending denial of the towing expense reimbursement
claim of Michaell. Hansen.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
3. Citizen Communication
Communications from Tara Winger, 1145 Cleveland Avenue, Dubuque, IA.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. Barge Fleeting
Communication of David W. leifker, Dubuque County Conservation Society, in
opposition to the City's proposal to relocate barge fleeting to City Island.
Communication of Gary Newt, Newt Marine Service, regarding barge fleeting on
City Island.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
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5. Request to Vacate City Alley
Communication of Mark Laird and Wayne Reicher to vacate an alley running
westerly off South Algona Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
6. Amendment to ORA CIP Schedule for the Year 2000
City Manager recommending approval of a request from the Dubuque Racing
Association to amend the 2000 DRA CIP Schedule to allow for the purchase of a
hot water heater ($11,690.13) and external defibrillator ($6,500).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Issuance of $2,750,000 General Obligation Bonds
City Manager recommending the issuance of $2,750,00 General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2000B.
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RESOLUTION Appointing Wells Fargo Bank Iowa, National Association of Des
Moines, Iowa, to Serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent,
Approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and
Authorizing the Execution of the Agreement.
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RESOLUTION Authorizing and Providing for the Issuance of $2,750,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2000B, and Levying a Tax to Pay Said Bonds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
8. Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant
Communication of the Community Development Advisory Commission regarding
allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Lead Based Paint
Hazard Reduction Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Close-Out/Final Payment - Merchants Hotel Demolition
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Merchant Hotel Demolition and Site
Clearance Project and approval of the final payment to Tschiggfrie Excavating CO.
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RESOLUTION Approving final payment to Tschiggfrie Excavating for the completion
of the Merchant Hotel (304-326 Main Street) Demolition and Site Clearance
Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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10. Demolition Permit
City Manager recommending approval of a request from St. Luke's United
Methodist Church, 1199 Main Street, to demolish a garage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Final Plat of Furuseth's Fifth Subdivision
Communication of City Manager recommending approval of the Final Plat of Lots 1
through 22 Furuseth's Fifth Subdivision in Dubuque County, Iowa.
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RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Lots 1 through 22 Furuseth's Fifth
Subdivision, in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
12. Four Mounds Nomination to National Register of Historic Places
Historic Preservation Commission submitting the nomination of Four Mounds to the
National Register of Historic Places for Council review.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
13. Peru Road Reconstruction - City/County Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a joint agreement between the Dubuque
County Board of Supervisors and the City of Dubuque for the asphalt reconstruction
of Peru Road from Tanzanite Drive to the City limits.
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RESOLUTION Approving joint agreement between Dubuque County and the City of
Dubuque for the reconstruction of Peru Road from Tanzanite Drive to the City
limits.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolution
14. Usha Park Grading - Final Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the contract for the Usha Park Grading
Project.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project.
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $96,611.73.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
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15. Pennsylvania/Northwest Arterial - Final Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the contract for the Pennsylvania/
Northwest Arterial Project.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project.
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $80,055.12.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
16. Dell and Chestnut Storm Sewer - Final Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the contract for the Dell and Chestnut
Street Storm Sewer Project.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project.
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $28,314.10.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
17. Sarah and Maryville Storm Sewer Project - Final Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the contract for the Sarah and Maryville
Storm Sewer Project.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project.
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $53,854.18.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
18. Granger Creek Lift Station - Final Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the contract for the Granger Creek Lift
Station Project.
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RESOLUTION Accepting improvement for project.
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RESOLUTION Approving final estimate in amount of $63,378.67.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Adopt Resolutions
19. Cops in Schools Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of a Cops in Schools Grant application.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Approve
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20. Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant
City Manager recommending that the City waive its Juvenile Accountability
Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) allocation of $12,630 and allow the funding to go to
the Dubuque Decat project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication; Approve
21. Resignation - Library Board of Trustees
Communication of Thomas G. Goodman submitting his resignation from the Library
Board of Trustees, effective immediately.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Communication
22. Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette Papers
to 49 Businesses.l3l\1-()C)
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RESOLUTION Granting Issuance of a Class "B" (Special Event) Beer Permit to
Donna Ginter (Catfish Festival); and Class "B" (6 Month) Beer Permit to Dubuque
Jaycees.
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RESOLUTION Granting Issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Dubuque
Lanes and B'z Dart Inn.
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which
are of concern to that person and which are not an agenda item. Please take your place
at the microphone and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your
comments; however, no formal or official action may be taken at this time on your
comments because of the notice requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
CLOSED SESSION
Purchase of Real Estate (Iowa Code ~21.5(1 )(j)
Jeanne F. Schneider
1 :00 p.m.
June 1, 2000
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