(CCI)
Also see: Smart, Mike]]> Citizens' group eyes community improvement. April 23, 1978
Cure sought for redlining by CCI September 1, 1978
CCI Community Congress Oct. 13, 1979
'Congress' will celebrate CCI maturity; To remain in community. October 7, 1979
CCI Congress to be in mall. October 8, 1979
Small crowd at CCI Congress. October 14, 1979
Refunds available to some renters. January 8, 1980
Neighborhood groups are changing city's face; A grass roots power base. April 27, 1980
C.B. group gets grant. September 18, 1980
Wind generator grant given. October 1, 1980
CCI gets day with legislator. March 1, 1981
Local group gets grant to fight child sex abuse. July 7, 1981
CB group: InterNorth protest was a success. April 14, 1982
Protest at Segnar residence. July 16, 1982
Segnar wants police guard; CCI denies it is violent. July 26, 1982
CCI protesters deny threatening Segnar. July 27, 1982
'Sutbstitute senator'. August 24, 1982
Vocal protest at Peoples. November 6, 1982
CCI faces 'foe'; Buys its stock. January 8, 1983
CCI: more money is needed. January 13, 1983
Ministers, CCI 'good beginning'. January 21, 1983
CCI again raps InterNorth, ICC. March 9, 1983
CCI group strikes out in council appearance. March 29, 1983
Legislators hear CCI concerns. January 5, 1984
Rate hike blasted by CCI group. February 24, 1984
CCI preparing for city-wide goals seminar. March 17, 1984
CCI names task forces; Emphasis on 'key issues'. April 1, 1984
Priest heads CCI walk for more votes. June 23, 1984
CCI announces July 4 activities. July 1, 1984
CCI questions costs of Louisa plant repairs. August 2, 1984
Utility rates topic of CCI meet. December 12, 1984
CCI planning on turning up the heat. December 24, 1984
Senior citizens voice objections to firing of meal-site manager. January 16, 1985
Citizens taking complaints of release to Des Moines. January 25, 1985
CCI sets meeting with judges and legislators. January 30, 1985
Child protection topic of CCI meeting. February 3, 1985
Citizens quiz city officials on budget issues. March 2, 1985
Gronstal, Hester awarded by CCI. May 3, 1985
CCI says door-to-door canvass to be completed by month's end. August 16, 1985
Petition seeks city government change. October 2, 1985
CCI discusses phone rates. October 4, 1985
Group adding up petition signatures. October 4, 1985
City salaries rapped at CCI meet. March 9, 1985
Residents file papers seeking 'strong' mayor. October 5, 1985
Candidates forum set for Friday. October 10, 1985
Bluffs activists protest in D.C. May 6, 1986
Free book covers lack school approval. September 18, 1986
Protesters seeks to restore gas service. September 18, 1986
Group still soliciting book-cover money. January 16, 1987
CCI: Helping people help themselves. January 14, 1990
6 CCI executives will resign, cite internal problems. June 18, 1990
Anti-drug focus, power struggle prompted six CCI resignations. June 19, 1990
CCI targets billboards near schools. June 21, 1990
CCI seeks drug-program grant. September 28, 1990
CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 9, 1991
Moore re-elected CCI president. May 17, 1991
900 sign CCI's petition seeking council changes. July 5, 1991
Wardites 'expected' opposition by CBBA. July 24, 1991
Candidate pulls out of election; forum still on. August 15, 1991
Suspension of CCI head is sought. August 15, 1991
]]> 3/22/1956
4/2/1958
4/29/1959
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(6/12/60 -- Clipping "City Pay is Below State Average")
1961 -- City report was in form of films slides/strip
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1962
1971 (Sept. 12) Supplement to Nonpareil "Toward a Better Place to Live"
1959]]> Council Bluffs, Ia. 1957 Annual Report; City Manager Form of Government. April 2, 1958
Council Bluffs, Iowa. 1958 Annual Report. April 29, 1959
City Pay is Below The State Average; With Few Exceptions. June 12, 1960
Council Bluffs Report; Report for the calendar year of 1961. April 15, 1962
Toward A Better Place To Live; A Report To The People Of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 1970-1971. September 12, 1971]]> C-In4]]> File #1
t end of 1984
Includes 1964 Bond sale (st. improvement)
See also: Taxes, city and county]]> City Would Spend $268,195 More In 1964, But Cut Taxes; Proposed Appropriations Total $5, 111, 413. July 14, 1963
Pleasant Surprise For C.B. Taxpayer: No Hike In Mill Levy; Estimated Figures Indicate. August 18, 1963
Good News For Bluffs Taxpaper; Slight Dip In Mill Levy. November 5, 1963
'Outside' Revenue Goes Long Way Toward Operating City; Taxes To Provide Third Of 1964 Budget. December 15, 1963
1963 Overall Tax Levy Is Down In Council Bluffs, Sioux City; Most Iowa Cities Increase. January 19, 1964
Much Work--Littel Guessing--Goes Into City Budget; It's A Detailed Year-Round Job. July 12, 1964
City Would Spend $62,120 More In 1965, But Cut Taxes; Levy Rises Only 1.6 Mills In 12 Years. July 19, 1964
City Council Amends Budget; Park Board Will Get $8,000 Less. July 20, 1964
Assessor's Proposed Budget Up $3,550 Over Last Year; Public Hearing Is July 30. July 9, 1964
Assessed Valuation Of Personal Property Up $132,218 In Bluffs; Totals $4,149,790. July 20, 1964
city Council Amends Budget; Park Board Will Get $8,000 Less. July 20, 1964
Real Estate, Personal Property Assessments Are Up $1,235,983; In Council Bluffs. July 21, 1964
Assessed Valuation In County Up $1,502,732; 1964 Total Of $111,002,880. July 26, 1964
Assessor Cuts Budget Asking; City Board Okays One Mill Tax Levy. August 4, 1964
Council Adopts New Budget, Calling For .301-Mil Tax Cut; Overruling Two Objections. August 4, 1964
Council Bluffs Taxes Are Up 8.42 Mills; Most To Schools; $126.82 Per 1,000 Assessed V aluation. November 8, 1964
City Eyes Budget Hike; A 1.8 -Mill Tax Increase; Record Proposal Of $5,788,853. July 2, 1965
City Council Adopts Record $5,788,853 Budget For 1966; Protests Overruled At Public Hearing. July 20, 1965
$5,734,885 Increase In Assessed Valuation; Total $55,554,740 For 1965 In C.B. July 27, 1965
6.363-Mill Reduction In The C.B. Tax Levy; $8 Million Hike Assessments. January 26, 1966
Mill Levies Rise In Seven Towns; Carter Lake Up Most; Bluffs Lower. January 26, 1966
City Eyes $305,742 Budget Hike; A 4.68-Mill Tax Boost; Council Holds Unannounced Meet. July 15, 1966
Seats And Stairs Filled By Citizens At Budget Meeting; 'Biggest Crowd Since Flood Of 1952'. August 2, 1966
Council Adopts 1967 Budget Of $6,087,465; One Mill Trimmed From Asking. August 2, 1966
8.46-Mill Boost In C.B. Tax Levy; Assessments Up $1,218,168. November 30, 1966
Increase In Tax Mill Levy For 9 Pottawattamie Towns; Crescent Has Biggest Boost. December 4, 1966
City Eyes $318,993 Budget Hike; A 2.89-Mill Tax Boost; Employes [sic] To Get 5 Per Cent More Pay. [$318,993 crossed out and 235,043 inserted in pencil]. July 16, 1967
Council Gets 1968 Budget: $6,458,026; Public Hearing Aug. 7. July 18, 1967
Council Adopts new Budget--After One Man Asks Question; Calls For Increase Of $235,043. August 8, 1967
8.859-Mill Drop In C.B. Tax Levy; Tanks To More School Aid. February 14, 1968
Tax Millage Levies Raised In 10 Pottawattamie Towns. February 18, 1968
Council men Reveal 3-Mill Budget Boost; For 1969 Spending...July 15, 1968
City Plans $621,067 Budget Hike; 2.97-Mill Tax Boost; Much To Go For Pay Increases. July 16, 1968
1968 Assessments In Bluffs Show Gain Of $5,915,847. August 22, 1968
.333 Mill Tax Drop Is Eyed By City Council; '70 Budget Up $1,300,375. July 9, 1969
Police, Fire Wage Requests Would Hike Budget $136,536. July 12, 1969
New Wage Requests Could Increase 1970 City Budget. July 13, 1969
Bluffs' Budget Of $8,385,124 Represents 1.003-Mill Decline; Mill's Value Is $78,000. July 25, 1969
Council Bluffs' Tax Levy Increases By 4.848 Mills; Schools Lead Increase List. December 28, 1969
Assessments Increased $2.5 Million. June 25, 1970.
City Considers $2,033,642 Hike For 1971 Budget; 4.17 Mill Increase. July 14, 1970
$107,000 Slashed From City Budget. July 24, 1970
Harmon Hopes For State Help. May 21, 9171
$1,399,737 Hike Requested By City; For 1972 Budget'72 Budgets Are Approved. July 16, 1971. July 8, 1971
Some Facts About City Spending. September 12, 1971
Slight Increase In Taxes Despite Decrease In Levy; Drop Of .331 Mills. January 6, 1972
Good News! No Mill Hike In City's Budget; Eyed At $11,436,958. September 24, 1972
Taxable Value Of Property May Go Up By $7 Million. June 26, 1973
City Budget Will Switch To Fiscal. July 13, 1973
City's New Budget Up, Levy Is Down. September 16, 1973
Bluffs Residents To Pay Less Taxes. February 8, 1974
Tax Levy to Be Down For Majority In Bluffs. February 8, 1974
All But 2 Levies Drop In County. February 10, 1974
utility Assessments Increases $393,460. September 23, 1974
Where Does City Obtain Its Money? March 13, 1975
City Okays Budget Despite Objections. March 14, 1975
City Proposes Budget Increase Of 7.5 Per Cent; Inflation, Higher Costs Have Impact. February 20, 1975
Council to get first look at $11,179,404 budget; 'Most difficult' to prepare. February 17, 1976
Tax hike is assured in city plan. December 19, 1976
Budget cut trims 12 from city. February 10, 1077
Where does the city get its money? February 20, 1977
Proposed expenditures increase despite cuts; Future vs. current city spending. February 23, 1977
City budget shows deficit. August 8, 1977
City budget waits on legislature. November 7, 1977
City to suffer new fund cuts. December 2, 1977
Need priority before budget cut: Harmon. December 6, 1977
City fears arbitrator. February 8, 1978
Council ups city tax rate. March 14, 1978
City budget includes first tax hike in 2 years. February 19, 1978
Council reviews general fund budget, up 4.3%. January 31, 1979
Though levy up, taxes down. February 6, 1979
Court decision cuts city tax rate. February 27, 1979
Safety pays off for city. March 12, 1979
Operating budget for city eyed for 7.63% hike; Council still may make more changes. March 11, 1979
Meat-ax approach cut from city budget plan. March 18, 1979
City will study sick leave rates. March 22, 1979
Cities battling possible loss of revenue sharing. January 13, 1980
City staff hammering budget; Using 'team management'. January 27, 1980
City budget is carefully eyed; As expected revenue drops. February 6, 1980
Proposed city budget to climb by 7.3% next year. February 11, 1980
City to pay $1.14 million in interest. February 8, 1980
Inflation hitting Bluffs. March 2, 1980
Property taxes account for more of budget; But your tax bill may not go up. March 3, 1980
City budget depends on local taxes; For much of its funding. March 4, 1980
Public Works will see the biggest cuts in funding' In city's 1980-81 budget. March 5, 1980
Negative answers given to city budget requests. March 11, 1980
$3.8 million surplus in city budget. September 24, 1980
Alternate budget offered by police. February 26, 1985
Budget topic on TV nets 99 calls. March 5, 1985
Councilman Smith proposes wage freeze for city workers. February 6, 1985
Last stand Monday in budget battle. March 10, 1985]]> File #2
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See also: Tax--Local option sales 3
Taxes--City and County 3]]> They city budget: 'The money just isn't there'. March 3, 1985
Councilmen say some changes expected in final city budget. March 11, 1985
City budget OK'd; layoffs stay. March 12, 1985
Property tax but in city budget. February 23, 1986
Budget filing deadline passes for county, city. March 22, 1986
Council OKs '87 budget. April 10, 1986
City budget sees surplus. January 13, 1987
Council cuts $500,000 from 87-88 city budget. February 24, 1987
C.B. healthy financially, auditor says. August 5, 1987
City registers record $1.9M in carryovers. August 12, 1987
C.B. mayor asks cut in city taxes. February 4, 1988
Parks, public works pact calls for 4% pay increase. February 5, 1988
Council grills police chief's budget rise. February 17, 1988
Public works budget up 10 pct. February 19, 1988
...while city will study budget cuts. February 24, 1985
'Bare-bones' fire budget defended by C.B. chief. February 18, 1988
Cuts could force C.B. park closings. February 18, 1988
$1.47 million city budget eyed. February 27, 1988
Council gives no direction on budget cuts. March 3, 1988
Irwin suggests parking lot sale. March 8, 1988
Assessor's budget down by 8 percent. March 10, 1988
Budget cuts called only tip of iceberg. March 14, 1988
Parks department budget draws attack from Tobias. March 15, 1988
C.B. council OKs budget on split vote. March 15, 1988
City budget asks 2.6% rise in property taxes. February 6, 1989
Councilmen say budget leaves unmet problems. February 7, 1989
]]> File #1
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See also: Animal Ordinance
Urban Renewal
Downtown Redevelopment]]> 'Dangerous' Street Crossing Poses Problem For The City; Drivers Don't Stop For Mid-Block Walk. March 22, 1964
Crosswalks Are Aired By Council; Mid-Block Lanes Urged By Katelman. April 7, 1964
One Pedestrian Mishap In April; Jaywalk Crackdown Cutting The Toll. May 5, 1964
Jensen, Kiger, Hathaway Are Elected To City Council; Caniglia To Municipal Bench. November 3, 1965
Drive Set For Waard Vote System. November 1, 1968
Five Seek City Councilmen Jobs In Tuesday's Election; Park Board Term Contested. November 2, 1969
Council Accepts Bond Issues Bids. July 2, 1970
City Council Plans To Remodel Chamber. December 9, 1970
New Council Chambers. January 4, 1971
$1,399,737 Hike Requested By City; For 1972 Budget. July 8, 1971
Budget Cut May Come Saturday. July 16, 1971
Council Asks Cut In Budget. July 18, 1971
'72 Budget Priorities Include Better Fire, Police Protection. July 18, 1971
Public Hearing Set For $80,000 Paving Program. July20, 1971
Council Delays Action On Site Of Fire Station. July 20, 1971
Bids Favorable For Four Sewer, Water Projects. July 20, 1971
Council Conflicts Over Budget; Heated Discussion Over Further Cuts. Jly 21, 1971
Council Pushes For Additional Cuts In Budget. July 23, 1971
Council Is Active. September 12, 1971
Two Councilmen Will Take Seats Here On January 1. November 3, 1971
City Council Had Its Start Back In 1853. November 7, 1971
City-County Complex Is Eyed. January 2, 1973
Council Changes Meeting Times. April 8, 1975
Council Seeks 1976 Salary Hike; From $25 to $300 A Month
Council Pay To Be $75 If Approved. April 17, 1975
Council's Pay Raise Moves A Step Closer. June 4, 1975
Politics blocks probe of council's spending. February 26, 1976
Three mills trimmed but budget is higher. March 9, 1976
Parking fees will be raised. January 11, 1975
Auditor: City must say 'no.' August 9, 1977
Few vote as council hopefuls trimmed to six. October 19, 1977
City Council forum Thursday. October 3, 1977
Don't miss council forum. November 2, 1977
Don't forget council forum. November 3, 1977
Forum covers many issues; Council candidates explain positions. November 4, 1977
Six city council candidates answer questions; General election showdown on Tuesday. November 4, 1977
Only 7,000 expected to cast votes; City council election Tuesday. November 6, 1977
Unofficial returns. November 9, 1977
Voting slow in council election. November 8, 1977
New faces for council; Anderson dumped by 16 votes. November 9, 1977
Election outcome unchanged. November 14, 1977
Despite size C.B. is among poorest. December 6, 1977
New leadership for city, county; Cleveland, Smith to posts. January 3, 1978
Election losers evaluate council. April 2, 1978
Council to host mayors. May 8, 1978
Salaries set in city chief shifts. May 9, 1978
Area mayors to push for central waste center. May 11, 1978
Council doubles city's insurance. August 8, 1978
Two new businesses in adult art complex. August 13, 1978
Retail sales down 4th quarter '77; Decrease called insignificant. August 13, 1978
Few promises on city sewer backup. September 22, 1978
Retail sales up in C.B. September 24, 1978
Tree removal trimmed in C.B. September 24, 1978
Mayor wants public input. October 3, 1978
Administrative pay lower here. October 17, 1978
Pay hike likely for city brass. October 18, 1978
Pay hike for city chiefs; Council approval on 3-2 vote. October 24, 1978
Got a beef? Take it to a council study session; More time for discussion at informal meetings. November 12, 1978
Chamber to from economic group. November 14, 1978
City to enforce code requiring smoke alarms. November 14, 1978
City, unions gear up for labor fight. November 14, 1978
Mediator sought for city contracts. November 15, 1978
Need paving? Call city now. November 15, 1978
Parking leases upset Strohbehn. November 17, 1978
Mayor miffed over long hair. November 28, 1978
Most workers are not hippies: Mayor. December 2, 1978
City ends 11-year pact; new form can 'tow' mark. December 12, 1978
City golf bash to tee off again. march 6, 1979
Pay hike for police but not firefighters. April 4, 1979
City attorney pick delayed. May 30, 1979
Improvements for city unveiled. June 5, 1979
Council makes $13,796 payment for new pool; After withholding funds. June 6, 1979
Council approves housing rezoning. June 17, 1979
Three file for council. September 20, 1979
Council allocates block fund grants. September 25, 1979
Four file for council positions. September 26, 1979
Cleveland wants strong mayor; Most of council says no. September 30, 1979
Lack of industry a council issue; As primary draws near. October 5, 1979
Unofficial returns. October 17, 1979
Council candidate field narrowed to four; Vote turnout is low. October 17, 1979
District City Council election proposal surfaces at forum. October 24, 1979
No ad blitz for council election. November 2, 1979
City Council candidates answer questions; Focusing on Council Bluffs issues. November 4, 1979
New and familiar faces on CB council. November 7, 1979
Auto bid process may be changed. December 31, 1979
City Council to get new face at Wednesday meet. December 31, 1979
Pyper, Butler selected heads of city, county. January 2, 1980
Council concerns varying; For the future of Council Bluffs. January 6, 1980
Wage settlements will cost $300,000. January 15, 1980
Bluffs sued for cutting power to house in winter. May 7, 1980
Council approves extension; For federal revenue sharing. April 15, 1980
Papers ready for council candidates. July 27, 1981
City sued over airplane fatality. July 28, 1981
Council splits in plat approval. September 29, 1981
Candidates cite problems; Solutions suggested. October 21, 198
Unofficial returns. November 4, 1981
Staff impresses new councilmen. November 27, 1981
The budget: City facing tough choices. Febraury 15, 1982
City budget, tax rate challenged. March 23, 1982
City finds its junk car law has teeth, after all. May 21, 1982
Council list is pared, water board expanded. October 19, 1983
Candidates agree on downtown; wide range of issues at forum. November 3, 1983
Kinney, Venard elected to council. November 9,, 1983
Grand tour for Kinney and Venard. December 1, 1983
C.B. City Council ignores planners' recommendations. February 15, 1984
Council delays road hearing. February 28, 1984
City, FOP arbitration hearing set. March 9, 1984
City, police pact goes to arbitrator. March 10, 1984
Citizens oppose stair assessment. March 13, 1984
City becomes good neighbor. March 27, 1984
Indian Hills Road project on hold. March 27, 1984
Property inspections revived; Rental real estate involved. April 1, 1984
Street, sewer projects OKed; Council gives preliminary approval. April 10, 1984
Video board reactivated. April 10, 1984
Table topics ease city-county relations. May 9, 1984
Health service change. May 15, 1984
Swimmers at indoor pool dive deeper into pockets. June 28, 1984
City Council accepts Theater Block advice. June 12, 1984
Heithoff retained. July 10, 1984
City Council studies urban renewal appraisals. July 24, 1984
Council wants look at neighborhood's zoning. August 29, 1984
City spends over $300,000 in engineering fees. October 7, 1984
City engineering fees come under scrutiny. October 7, 1984
City engineering fees under scrutiny. October 8, 1984
Sewer repair bids exceed estimates. October 10, 1984
Plumbing code issue tabled. November 6, 1984
City attorney cited in employee award. November 25, 1986
City branches out to clear diseased trees. January 28, 1978
Council agenda features Madison School, sewers. August 23, 1987
Council work said to create 3,000 jobs, $100 million in construction. August 19, 1988
C.B. councilman raps threat of patrol paving. August 23, 1988
City will pay $8,083 for apartment walks. August 23, 1988
Council won't change sidewalk-repair plan. July 21, 1989
Sidewalk ordinance gets review. August 16, 1989
Sidewalk changes up for C.B. OK. October 9, 1989]]> 6/1/93-->93
#5]]> Sewer repair arguments back before City Council. August 6, 1989
New sewer fee hikes focus on winter usage. August 8, 1989
Sales tax pushed to pay for sewers. August 11, 1989
CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 19, 1991
Boards, commissions, committees serve Council Bluffs. March 18, 1991
Interstate asks city to finance crossing repairs. April 5, 1991
Council seeks expanded budget role. April 5, 1991
Plan would replace signals at five C.B. intersections. April 6, 1991
Repairs won't delay opening for Wilson pool. April 9, 1991
Irwin asks for more discussion of casino, trails center needs. April 9, 1991
City Council remains undecided on contractor license proposal. April 19, 1991
Iowa preference bid delays sidewalk pact. April 23, 1991
1991 street resurfacing will top $1 million mark. April 23, 1991
City will pay for construction of 2 recycling-center buildings. May 7, 1991
SPM can't find backing for C.B. recycle center. June 8, 1991
Council hears appeal on colorful building. June 9, 1991
Council to issue two checks for '87 storm claims. June 10, 1991
Family of five caught in middle of progress. June 11, 1991
Owners glad they fought city hall. June 11, 1991
Residents objecting to tower. June 25, 1991
City raises trash fees. June 25, 1991
Ranger: Higher course fees would send golfers to Omaha. June 25, 1991
Task force studying city recycling center. June 25, 1991
Primary election is likely. June 13, 1991
Hansen circulating petitions to run for Bluffs council post. July 5, 1991
City moves for collection of delinquent sewer bills. July 9, 1991
Public hearing set on landfill, opponents say 'find other site.' July 9, 1991
'Adult' labeling removed from massage therapy. June 9, 1991
Three join City council race. July 10, 1991
New law requires vote on CCI petition. July 10, 1991
Special election to cost taxpayers 25¢ to 50¢ each. July 11, 1991
Two more consider council bid. July 20, 1991
Ward-system cost grows. July 22, 1991
City paving way for valley growth. July 23, 1991
Irwin says areas left out of city's new precincts. July 23, 1991
City sets election on ward proposal. July 23, 1991
Public hearing set Monday on sewer improvements. August 10, 1991
Tattoo regulations face council test. Augustu 12, 1991
Wade's petition request questioned. August 13, 1991
Income raised for trash-fee discount. August 14, 1991
Ballot would stagger council terms. August 19, 1991
MAPA set to start mapping ward boundaries. August 19, 1991
Vote to decide council structure. August 19, 1991
At-large winds big; voters reject wards. August 21, 1991
Vandernoot pulls out of City Council race. August 22, 1991
Nichols takes out papers to join City Council race. August 23, 1991
Contractor licensing compromise fails. August 27, 1991
Trezona to campaign for council. September 4, 1991
City works on plan to redevelop 500 block of West Broadway. September 7, 1991
Shortfall reduced by about 98%. September 8, 1991
City OKs $161,577 bid for new traffic signals. September 10, 1991
Bob Jordan withdraws from City Council race. September 10, 1991
2nd Avenue raffic sparks complaints. September 10, 1991
Connector street plan draws fire; City may take land back. September 10, 1991
Trezona files for City Council. September 1991
Trucks prompt 2nd invitation to councilmen. October 8, 1991
Mechanical problems prompt city to order a third ambulance. October 9, 1991
Tax abatement hearing tops agenda. October 19, 1991
Late city sewer, trash fees to be added to tax bills. October 22, 1991
Taxes, public safety top points at council forum. October 23, 1991
Bond sale hearing scheduled. October 27, 1991
Cleveland defends affirmative-action comment at forum. October 30, 1991
Health board will decide pig's fate. November 5, 1991
New ordinance would give dark-window fines to city. November 5, 1991
Iowa law lists rules for landfill developers. November 6, 1991
City sets landfill hearing rules. November 6, 1991
City plans to buy four new trucks. November 9, 1991
Menards received preliminary approval. November 10, 1991
State to assess landfill risks; City to follow rules for site approval. November 13, 1991
Landfill presents its case; Opponents speak tonight. November 13, 1991
Opponents: Dump would hurt city. November 14, 1991
Bond issue hearing set Monday. November 17, 1991
City drops recycling-plant bonds. November 19, 1991
City to pay 6.15% interest on bond sale. November 22, 1991
Septic-tank cleaners get bargain. November 24, 1991
Budget crunch clouds prospects of old fire barn. November 25, 1991
Couple is told city can't stop W. Broadway G-string display. November 26, 1991
Public hearing on bond issue heads council agenda Monday. November 3, 1991
City to hold public hearing on rules for tattoo-parlors. December 11, 1991
Five men apply for council post. December 12, 1991
Nine Bluffs men interested in vacancy on City Council. December 13, 1991
City to consider new trail proposal. December 14, 1991
City election cost $1.36 per voter. December 15, 1991
Northside street project hearing set. December 17, 1991
Government fleet center gets 3-year tax abatement. December 18, 1991
New twists are added to Bluffs landfill issue. December 29, 1991
Council ready to fill vacancy left by Gross. December 30, 1991
Vacancy to be filled by ISD head. December 31, 1991
City asks for applicants to fill council vacancy. December 3, 1991
Griffis may appeal council landfill vote. December 31, 1991
Four new members join City Council. January 2, 1991
Interpreter assigned to council sessions. January 3, 1992
Irwin proposes combining city votes. January 3, 1992
City rejects blani\k-check street sale. January 14, 1992
Some City Hall regulars have eye on council post. January 15, 1992
City eyes porn-shop regulations. April 2, 1992
Candidates say boosting tax base tops Bluffs' agenda. April 10, 1992
Waste burner proposal gets cool reception. April 10, 1992
City gets tough on porn shops. April 16, 1992
Council to consider changes in bus routes. April 18, 1992
Council delays action on new dog ordinance. April 21, 1992
Council studies new 2nd Avenue bridge tonight. May 4, 1992
Council to act on Manawa center. May 4, 1992
City residents pay $18,229 for 2 elections. May 4, 1992
Six streets in line for repairs; May 18 hearing set on repaving and sewer projects. may 5, 1992
City proposes licenses for go-go dancers. May 5, 1992
City opens way for $25M mall. May 5, 1992
Ordinance would restrict adult-entertainment firms. May 11, 1992
Licenses not required for bars' go-go dancers. May 11, 1992
Students get inside look at city government. May 14, 1992
Kennel issue dogs council. July 26, 1992
Hearing is tonight on power center funds. July 27, 1992
City opens doors on porn booths. July 28, 1992
City Council eyes license for more than four animals. July 28, 1992
Pressure growing for city annexation. July 28, 1992
City rejects wiring work. August 21, 1992
Two candidates say campaigns cost too much. November 7, 1992
Price has doubled to complete sewer project started in 1970s
Fox Run plan draws fire from landlord, neighbors. November 10, 1992
Council gives initial approval. November 10, 1992
Nine hearings slated for council on Monday. April 10, 1993
Council agrees to agree. April 20, 1993
Bluffs official wants end to sand going down drain. May 16, 1993
Houses moved for new. May 25, 1993
Ramp hearing tops agenda for Council. June 14, 1993
Two more eye council seat; Lapsely, McGlade take out nomination papers for council race. July 8, 1993
Council eyes trash-fee refund; Surplus in trash-collection fund may be returned to residents. July 11, 1995
City eyes shift in tax use. July 12, 1993
Council advances tax use proposal. July 13, 1993
Higher ambulance fees proposed. July 14, 1993
Bluffs eyes own compost operation. July 14, 1993
Council candidate list grows to nine with the addition of Brandenburg; Little interest being shown in upcoming mayoral election. July 19, 1993
Amdor joins race; 11 seek council. July 29, 1993
Three more seek a seat on council. July 31, 1993
Tobias won't seek re-election. August 3, 1993
Hanafan to seek a third term. August 6, 1993
Council likely to act on loan agreement. August 23, 1993
Council OKs I-20 connector contract. August 24, 1993
City Council to consider Riverside Park transfer. September 7, 1993
City Council approves eight new speed limits. September 28, 1993
Bluffs turnout low; Incumbent Hanafan to face newcomer Noecker in November mayor's race. October 6, 1993
Recount likely in mayor's race. October 9, 1993
Amdor, Trezone want downtown design standards. October 19, 1993
City Council approves proposal to sell bonds; Impact on residents not likely to be known until January. November 16, 1993
Infrastructure repairs will run $10.7 million; City will spend about $200 per resident during upcoming construction season. January 17, 1994
No tax increase in Bluffs budget. January 22, 1994
Council agrees to stabilize soil. March 15, 1994
Council approves hike in gold rates. April 12, 1994
Apartment plan hits roadblock. April 19, 1994
City allocates grant funds; Council awards nearly $330,000. May 25, 1994
Council postpones action on sewer fee; Amendment would have allowed use of city funds for extensions. August 16, 1994
Amendment could end stalemates; Charter change would give mayor tie-breaking vote. August 16, 1994
Council approves amended land-use plan. August 23, 1994
Charter change tabled. August 23, 1994
City Council to remodel chambers. September 28, 1994
Council awaits plan for renovation project; Recommendations on chambers expected in two to four weeks. October 4, 1994
City Council disagrees on landfill wells; Irwin's request for fencing, tests at closed sites questioned. October 12, 1994
City seeks $4.6 million bond issue; Funds would be used for beautification, sewer plant. October 18, 1994
Long, Irwin raise fire safety issue. October 18, 1994
Council approves cleanup, fencing at old dump sites. October 25, 1994
Adult business banned from tourist areas. November 15, 1994
Annexation OK'd for subdivision. November 15, 1994
Council OKs bond sale for improvements; Revenue to be used for sewage plant, West Broadway project. November 15, 1994
Stricter city hauling ordinance fails. November 15, 1994
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#5]]> Sewer repair arguments back before City Council. August 6, 1989
New sewer fee hikes focus on winter usage. August 8, 1989
Sales tax pushed to pay for sewers. August 11, 1989
CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 19, 1991
Boards, commissions, committees serve Council Bluffs. March 18, 1991
Council seeks expanded budget role. April 5, 1991
Interstate asks city to finance crossing repairs. April 5, 1991
Plan would replace signals at five C.B. intersections. April 6, 1991
Repairs won't delay opening for Wilson pool. April 9, 1991
Irwin asks for more discussion of casino, trails center needs. April 9, 1991
City Council remains undecided on contractor license proposal. April 19, 1991
Iowa preference bid delays sidewalk pact. April 23, 1991
1991 street resurfacing will top $1 million mark. April 23, 1991
City will pay for construction of 2 recycling-center buildings. May 7, 1991
SPM can't find backing for C.B. recycle center. June 8, 1991
Council hears appeal on colorful building. June 9, 1991
Council to issue two checks for '87 storm claims. June 10, 1991
Family of five caught in middle of progress. June 11, 1991
Owners glad they fought city hall. June 11, 1991
Residents objecting to tower. June 25, 1991
City raises trash fees. June 25, 1991
Ranger: Higher course fees would send golfers to Omaha. June 25, 1991
Task force studying city recycling center. June 25, 1991
Hansen circulating petitions to run for Bluffs council post. July 5, 1991
City moves for collection of delinquent sewer bills. July 9, 1991
Public hearing set on landfill, opponents say 'find other site.' July 9, 1991
'Adult' labeling removed from massage therapy. July 9, 1991
Three join City Council race. July 10, 1991
New law requires vote on CCI petition. July 10, 1991
Special election to cost taxpayers 25¢ to 50¢ each. June 11, 1991
Primary election is likely. July 13, 1991
Two more consider council bid. July 20, 1991
Ward-system cost grows. July 22, 1991
City sets election on ward proposal. July 23, 1991
Irwin says areas left out of city's new precincts. July 23, 1991
City paving way for valley growth. July 23, 1991
Public hearing set Monday on sewer improvements. August 10, 1991
Tattoo regulations face council test. August 12, 1991
Wade's petition request questioned. August 13, 991
Income raised for trash-fee discount. August 14, 1991
Ballot would stagger council terms. August 19, 1991
Vote to decide council structure. August 19, 1991
MAPA set to start mapping ward boundaries. August 19, 1991
At-large wins big; Voters reject wards. August 21, 1991
Vandernoot pulls out of City Council race. August 22, 1991
Nichols takes out papers to join City Council race. August 23, 1991
Contractor licensing compromise fails. August 27, 1991
Trezona to campaign for council. September 4, 1991
City works on plan to redevelop 500 block of West Broadway. September 7, 1991
Shortfall reduced by about 98%. September 8, 1991
City OKs $161,577 bid for new traffic signals. September 10, 1991
Bob Jordan withdraws from City Council race. September 10, 1991
2nd Avenue traffic sparks complaints. September 10, 1991
Connector street plan draws fire; City may take land back. September 10, 1991
Trezona files for City Council. September 15, 1991
Trucks prompt 2nd invitation to councilmen. October 8, 1991
Mechanical problems prompt city to order a third ambulance. October 9, 1991
Tax abatement hearing tops agenda. October 19, 1991
Late city sewer, trash bills to be added to tax bills. Octo er 22, 1991
Taxes, public safety top points at council forum. October 23, 1991
Bond sale hearing scheduled. October 27, 1991
Cleveland defends affirmative-action comment at forum. October 30, 1991
New ordinance would give dark-window fines to city. November 5, 1991
Health board will decide pig's fate. November 5, 1991
City sets landfill hearing rules. November 6, 1991
Iowa law lists rules for landfill developers. November 6, 1991
City plans to buy four new trucks. November 9, 1991
Menards receives preliminary approval. November 10, 1991
Landfill presents its case; opponents speak tonight. November 13, 1991
State to assess landfill risks; City to follow rules for site approval. November 13, 1991
Opponents: Dump would hurt city. November 14, 1991
Bond issue hearing set Monday. November 17, 1991
City drops recycling-plant bonds. November 19, 1991
City to pay 6.15% interest on bond sale. November 22, 1991
Septic-tank cleaners get bargain. November 24, 1991
Budget crunch clouds prospects of old fire barn. November 25, 1991
Couple is told city can't stop W. Broadway G-string display. November 26, 1991
Public hearing on bond issue heads council agenda Monday. November 3, 1991
City to hold public hearing on rules for tattoo-parlors. December 11, 1991
Five men apply for council post. December 12, 1991
Nine Bluffs men interested in vacancy on City Council. December 13, 1991
City to consider new trail proposal. December 14, 1991
Northside street project hearing set. December 17, 1991
City election cost $1.36 per voter. December 15, 1991
Government fleet center gets 3-year tax abatement. December 18, 1991
New twists are added to Bluffs landfill issue. December 29, 1991
Council ready to fill vacancy left by Gross. December 30, 1991
City asks for applicants to fill council vacancy. December 3, 1991
Vacancy to be filled by ISD head. December 31, 1991
Griffis may appeal council landfill vote. December 3, 1991
Four new members join City Council. January 2, 1991
Interpreter assigned to council sessions. January 3, 1992
Irwin proposes combining city votes. January 3, 1992
City rejects blank-check street sale. January 14, 1992
Some City Hall regulars have eye on council post. January 15, 1992
City eyes porn-shop regulations. April 2, 1992
Candidates say boosting tax base tops Bluffs' agenda. April 10, 1992
Waste burner proposal gets cool reception. April 10, 1992
City gets tough on porn shops. April 16, 1992
Council to consider changes in bus routes. April 18, 1992
Council delays action on new dog ordinance. April 21, 1992
Council studies new 2nd Avenue bridge tonight. May 4, 1992
Council to act on Manawa center. May 4, 1992
City residents pay $18, 229 for 2 elections. May 4, 1992
Six streets in line for repairs; May 18 hearing set on repaving and sewer projects. May 5, 1992
City proposes licenses for go-go dancers. May 5, 1992
City opens way for $35M mall. May 5, 1992
Ordinance would restrict adult-entertainment firms. May 11, 1992
Students get inside look at city government. May 14, 1992
Kennel issue dogs council. July 26, 1992
Hearing is tonight on power center funds. July 27, 1992
City opens doors on porn booths. July 21, 1992
City Council eyes license for more than four animals. July 28, 1992
Pressure growing for city annexation. July 28, 1992
City rejects wiring work. August 21, 1992
Two candidates say campaigns too much. November 7, 1992
Price has doubled to complete sewer project started in 1970s. November 10, 1992
Fox Run plan draws fire from landlord, neighbors. November 10, 1992
Council gives initial approval. November 10, 1992
Nine hearings slated for council on Monday. April 10, 1992
Council agrees to agree. April 20, 1993
Bluffs official wants end to sand going down drain. August 16, 1993
Houses moved for new street to be 'recycled.' May 25, 1993
Ramps hearing tops agenda for Council. June 14, 1993
Two more eye council seat; Lapsely, McGlade take out nomination papers for council race. July 8, 1993
Council eyes trash-fee refund; Surplus in trash-collection fund may be returned to residents. July 11, 1993
City eyes shift in tax use. July 12, 1993
Council advances tax use proposal. July 13, 1993
Higher ambulance fees proposed. July 14, 1993
Bluffs eyes own compost operation. July 14, 1992
Council candidate list grows to nine with the addition of Brandenburg. July 19, 1993
Amdor joins race; 11 seek council. July 29, 1993
Three more seek a seat on council. July 3, 1993
Tobias won't seek re-election. August 3, 1993
Hanafan to seek a third term. August 6, 1993
Council likely to act on loan agreement. August 23, 1993
Council OKs I-29 connector contract. August 24, 1993
City Council to consider Riverside Park transfer. September 9, 1993
City Council approves eight new speed limits. September 28, 1993
Realtors avoid law violation. September 28, 1993
Bluffs turnout low; Incumbent Hanafan to face newcomer Noecker in November mayor's race. October 6, 1993
Recount likely in mayor's race. October 9, 1993
Amdor, Trezona want downtown design standards. October 19, 1993
City Council approves proposal to sell bonds. November 16, 1993
Infrastructure repairs till run $10.7 million. January 17, 1994
No tax increase in Bluffs budget. January 22, 1994
Council agrees to stabilize soil. March 19, 1994
Council approves hike in golf rates. April 12, 1994
Apartment plan hits roadblock. April 19, 1994
City allocates grant funds; Council awards nearly $330,000. May 25, 1994
Council postpones action on sewer fee; Amendment would have allowed use of city funds for extensions. July 16, 1994
Amendment could end stalemates; Charter change would give mayor tie-breaking vote. August 16, 1994
Council approves amended land-use plan. August 23, 1994
Charter change tabled. August 23, 1994
City Council to remodel chambers. September 28, 1994
Council awaits plan for renovation project.; Recommendations on chambers expected in two to four weeks. October 4, 1994
City Council disagrees on landfill wells; Irwin's request for fencing, tests at closed sites questioned. October 12, 1994
City seeks $4.6 million bond issues; Funds would be used for beautification, sewer plant. October 18, 1994
Long, Irwin raise fire safety issue. October 18, 1994
Council approves cleanup, fencing at old dump sites. October 25, 1994
Adult businesses banned from tourist areas. November 15, 1994
Annexation OK'd for subdivision. November 15, 1994
Council OKs bond sale for improvements; Revenue to be used for sewage plant, West Broadway project. November 15, 1994
Stricter city hauling ordinance fails. November 19, 1994
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Council Bluffs
Mayor & City Council-elect
Nov. 3, 1987]]> File #3
11/85-1988
12/3/85 Change vote in--back to Mayor/Council form
See also City Manager plan
Mayors--former C.B.]]> Petition results may take awhile. October 3, 1985
Residents file papers seeking 'strong' mayor. October 5, 1985
Candidate backs change in form of government. October 7, 1985
Candidates comment on mayor change. October 8, 1985
Mayor to reveal election date. October 8, 1985
Vote on city's government set for Dec. 3. October 11, 1985
Manager-mayor fight renewed for 4th time. November 10, 1985
Mayor-council question stirs up interest. November 11, 1985
'Mayor' backers handing out fliers. November 29, 1985
7 ex-mayors say 'don't change'. November 22, 1985
Mayor-cahnge backer wants accessible official. November 25, 1985
Mayor issue to be decided Tuesday. December 1, 1985
Election Tuesday; City Council men side with mayors. December 2, 1985
KNOW The Right Answer!! [ad] December 2, 1985
Voter turnout lights, more than expected. December 3, 1985
Miller blames poor economy for result. December 4, 1985
1986 election could decide mayor's term. December 4, 1985
State wants campaign disclosure. January 3, 1986
State commission drops fund probe. January 9, 1986
Mayor: Tobias to head panel on government. February 26, 1986
Tobias wants student on government panel. February 27, 1986
Council to consider names of advisory panel Tuesday. May 21, 1986
Three added to government panel. May 28, 1986
Kinney and Tobias trade words over letter in newspaper. June 21, 1986
City panel begins new mayor study. June 23, 1986
Council structure first goal of panel. June 27, 1986
Opinion says no to ward system for City Council. July 2, 1986
panel begins defining mayoral powers. July 11, 1986
Committee favors strong mayor plan for Council Bluffs. July 14, 1986
Government panel ponders authority of new City Council. August 6, 1986
Panel firm on strong mayor. August 8, 1986
New government proposal puts police under control of mayor. August 17, 1986
Panel considers draft. August 20, 1986
Panel reviews mayoral power, passes on salary. August 22, 1986
Mayoral panel sets hearings. September 5, 1986
Line-item veto powers for mayor proposed by new-government panel. September 12, 1986
Doubling of council salaries recommended by committee. September 19, 1986
Government panel to discuss salary for new CB mayor. September 24, 1986
Mayor's salary could become highest in Iowa. September 26, 1986
Panel to consider length of terms for city officials. October 2, 1986
Panel sets term length for mayor. October 3, 1986
Proposed mayor's salary near lightest ever paid in the state. October 12, 1986
City manager post rests in charter panel's hands. October 14, 1986
Charter will define powers of city offices. October 24, 1986
City panel votes hiring interim manager. October 24, 1986
Hearings set on proposed city charter. October 31, 1986
Citizens asked for input to outline mayoral power. November 7, 1986
Business group favors paying mayor $50,000. November 13, 1986
City charter on view at hearings this week. November 16, 1986
Proposed city charter. November 16, 1986
Queries jam lines at city's call-in. November 18, 1986
Small turnout at charter hearings. November 19, 1986
Panel to reconsider mayor, council pay. November 20, 1986
Panel plans more revisions in city charter. November 21, 1986
Tempers flare over mayoral power, politics. December 5, 1986
Bluffs eyes recall plan. December 5, 1986
Bluffs charter could include provision for recall of mayor. December 4, 1986
Proposed salary for mayor is reduced by charter panel. December 5, 1986
Who will run for mayor; three men mentioned as the most likely candidates. December 20, 1986
New mayor may face 'impossible task. January 11, 1987
Mayor may get $40,000. January 20, 1987
City files papers setting new charter. January 22, 1987
City charter switch to cost about $10,000. January 23, 1987
Council plans first reading of new charter. January 25, 1987
Charter gains first approval. January 27, 1987
Recall provision retained in proposed city charter. February 10, 1987
City charter set for final action Monday. February 22, 1987
Council approves city charter. February 24, 1987
Ordinance No. 4739: an ordinance amending the City Charter by repealing the existing Charter in its entirety and adopting a new City Charter for the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa. March 13, 1987
Chance questions city manager's role. June 24, 1987
Venard bid catches most by surprise. September 18, 1987
Mayoral forum set for Sunday. September 25, 1987
Wide choices in C.B. mayor race. October 5, 1987
Council Bluffs primary vote totals. October 6, 1987
Mayor lends helping hand on flat tire. August 12, 1988
C.B. tree dump bulges poses disposal problem. September 23, 1988
Council delays vote on park coordinator. September 27, 1988
Council seeks to block action by zoning board. September 27, 1988
Hanafan asks funds from feds. October 19, 1988
Mayor, C of C head renew trail lobby. October 28, 1988
Hanafan D.C. trip may yield C.B. aid. October 29, 1988
Contract is called into question after fire burns damaged trees. November 7, 1988
Rooming house law to get new definition. November 8, 1988
Council OKs tree contracts. November 8, 1988
City discussing tree-burning pact. November 10, 1988
'Rooming house' definition draws from council. November 18, 1988
Mayor trimming back on free parking permits. November 19, 1988
C.B. OKs a five-year project. November 22, 1988
City rooming house change is advanced. November 22, 1988
City Council will review street survey. December 10, 1988
C.B. Council to open bids for $5 million bond sale. December 7, 1988
Bonds sold for C.B. '89-'90 fixup projects. December 8, 1988
No change in vote canvass. December 9, 1988
Council nixes street study, approves contract for sewers. December 13, 1988
Action delayed in split over personnel director. December 13, 1988
City to replace two bus shelters. December 30, 1988
City, union meet to discuss contracts. January 25, 1989
Site selection looms for C.B. recycle plant. Jun3, 13 1989
Public hearing set July 10. June 27, 1989Council delays Malmore vote for two weeks. June 27, 1989
Garage repair study approved. July 11, 1989
Planner urges caution on C.B. redevelopment. July 25, 1989
Council asks fresh figures for Malmore. August 25, 1989
Federal funding proposed to remove Iowa 375 bridge. August 28, 1989
City Council supports $160,000 plan to improve its siren system. August 29, 1989
Council OKS tourism funds with much deliberation. August 30, 1989
Council set to sign recycling plant lease. September 6, 1989
Council OKs land swap. September 12, 1989
Council, supervisors take no action after 2-hour closed meeting on suit. November 10, 1989
City, county meeting urged. November 14, 1989
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#4]]> Council to vote on $5 million in bonds. November 20, 1988
Personnel director pay level sparks councilmen's ire. December 9, 1988 C.B. adds half million dollars to fixup list. December 13, 1988
City negotiations proposed to buy Chautauqua park. December 14, 1988 Computer to aid city attorneys. December 18, 1988
The year ahead; Improvements to streets, sewers rate high on '89 C.B. agenda. January 1, 1989
Dodge trust board set to slice the pie. January 2, 1989
Bids on leased backhoe stir council complaints. January 6, 1989
One precent raise offered to workers. January 7, 1989
C.B. adds $1 million for '89 city repairs. January 10, 1989
Appointments to city posts. January 14, 1989
Sidewalk assessments approved in split vote. January 24, 1989
Bluffs council gives nod to trash pact negotiations. February 10, 1989 Council hears residents rap B'way project. February 14, 1989
Council seeks 'bottom line.' February 16, 1989
Tobias jabs council for budget inaction. February 17, 1989
Hearing Feb. 27 on asbestos removal. February 18. 1989
Private golf course operations proposed. February 16, 1989
City may go in real estate business. February 24, 1989
C.B. council ready to take ax to budget. February 24, 1989
Disposal of rubble policy to be drafted. February 25, 1989
No more prayers for City Council. February 27, 1989
City housing plan draws objections. February 28, 1989
Council OKs budget after move to cut it. February 28, 1989
B'way protest under way. March 2, 1989
Council will eye possible budget cuts. March 5, 1989
Council cuts $206,000 from Hanafan budget. March 7, 1989
C.B. candidates slow. March 9, 1989
Mayor assesses response to council's budget cuts. March 9, 1989
Council races clock on cuts. March 13, 1989
City, water budgets draw fire. March 14, 1989
Hanafan sees red on cuts. March 14, 1989
Irwin calls for city ordinance to outlaw assault weapon sales. March 14, 1989
Kerns against city law banning assault rifles. March 17, 1989
Sidewalk petition may force installation assessment plan. March 19, 1989 Irwin, Tobias take street fight inside C.B., council chambers. March 24, 1989
City's role in pavilion questioned. March 24, 1989
Residents to fight planned convenience store. March 24, 1989
Council advances setback changes. March 28, 1989
City to acquire licensed dumps. March 28, 1989
Owner will withdraw request for rezoning. March 28, 1989
Councilman raps C.B.'s 'arrest quota.' March 29, 1989
Merchants fighting setbacks. April 3, 1989
Report on Griffis complaints is given to councilmen Monday. April 11, 1989
Council kills setbacks, new Broadway plan seen. April 11, 1989
No decision by city staff on Broadway setback plan. April 12, 1989 Council members set Monday sewer-use fees study session. April 30, 1989
Council, city panel to consider grant for Malmore water lines. April 17, 1989
New proposal to council for therapeutic massages. April 17, 1989 Reduced fees available for refuse collection. April 21, 1989
C.B. council sets May 1 meeting to discuss increasing sewer fees. April 21, 1989
Irwin, Tobias criticize state action on C.B. site. April 25, 1989
Massage definition discussion delayed. April 25, 1989
Hasty meeting adjournment irks two council members. April 25, 1989 Council fixing trash ordinance. April 25, 1989
Council OKs $9,500 fence at city police firing range. May 9, 1989 Two fear City Hall power play. May 9, 1989 S
ewer improvement plans OK'd by council. May 9, 1989
Latinos will continue battle over therapeutic massages. May 25, 1989 1,100 signatures still are needed for tax election. May 25, 1989 Councilman Meyer questions compost part of recycling plan. June 9, 1989 City may 'unvacate' disputed alley. June 23, 1989
Council will review sidewalk repair plan. July 11, 1989
Residents hope Council OKs old house demolition. July 23, 1989 Malmore plan would subsidize residents' costs. August 24, 1989
Council, water board discuss requests for water main extensions outside city. September 7, 1989
Promotion of 911 vote questioned. September 8, 1989
Council to hear waste ordinance. September 11, 1989
Irwin challenges sidewalk rules. September 26, 1989
Council speeds up Hite razing. October 12, 1989
Citizens' group forum to feature candidates. October 23, 1989
C.B. OKs bond issue for a recycling plant. October 24, 1989
Candidates clash before small forum crowd. November 3, 1989
City Council will decide on improvements program. December 9, 1989 Sewer study funding sought. December 10, 1989
'Spot patching' proposed for parking garage. December 15, 1989
Council OKs license for fence on city land. December 9, 1989
Malmore water project plugged into city plan. December 19, 1989
Mayor invokes veto power for first time. December 29, 1989
Irwin fears 'direction' of council. January 2, 1990
Public Works recommends parking garage demolition. January 5, 1990 Tax writeoffs requested; Foundation wants incentives. January 5, 1990 Hanafan appoints Meyer mayor pro tem for 1990. January 9, 1990
City opens new push for Broadway setbacks. January 9, 1990
Industrial Foundation gains first step for tax incentives. January 9, 1990 Council OKIs first sewer projects to be funded with local sales tax. January 10, 1990
City may lift false-alarm fines. January 10. 1990 City may seeks sewer lateral assessments. January 11, 1990 Council sets goals for '90s. January 12, 1990
City Council to hear study about new library. January 18, 1990
Irwin warns council again on setbacks. January 19, 1990
No 'pockets of resistance' to library, council is told. January 19, 1990
C.B. council to vote on park garage's fate. January 22, 1990
Parking garage to come tumbling down. January 23, 1990
'Lone Range' Irwin protests hidden agenda. January 23, 1990
Mayor seeks lower budget using more property taxes. February 6, 1990
Council tours 18 junk yards. February 6, 1990
MAPA plans chemical collections. February 7, 1990
Contractor proposes plan to save garage. February 7, 1990
Omaha robot firm seeks move to C.B. February 9, 1990
Big hike due on trash fees. February 9, 1990
Irwin hot item is left off agenda. February 9, 1990
Delay is sought in garage demolishing. February 10, 1990
No budget funds for city human relations. February 11, 1990
Crackdown seen on unlicensed salvage yards. February 12, 1990
C.B. council to act on sirens. February 12, 1990
Council paves way for robot-firm loans. February 13, 1990
Garbage fee hike passes first round. February 13, 1990
Mayor outlines $43.3 million budget; 'Lean' proposal 'best bang for buck.' February 16, 1990
W. Broadway setbacks draw fore from Irwin. February 23, 1990
Personnel, civil rights director cuts questioned. February 23, 1990
Council sets cap on budget. February 27, 1990
Deadline set for downtown garage plan. February 27, 1990
C.B. setback plan clears first hurdle. February 27, 1990
Council refuses CCI plea for delay in trash-fee hike. February 27, 1990
Council OKs talks for field. February 27, 1990
Recycling plant gets more time to raise funds. March 13, 1990
Knudson buying Fifth Street garage. March 13, 1990
Fees to rise 58.5 percent on C.B. trash. March 13, 1990
C.B. council approves revised $43.3 million budget. March 13, 1990
Council approves tax breaks for 23rd Avenue revitalization. March 14, 1990
Council may alter trash fee-break scale. March 22, 1990
Neola asks tax 'favor' from C.B. March 25, 1990
Council OKs fee increase. March 26, 1991
Contract will give city workers 7-percent raises over two years. March 23, 1990
City council alters funds from grants. March 27, 1990
Council votes to adjust trash rates. March 27, 1990
Mobile home community to get water improvements. March 27, 1990
Council OKs setbacks along W. Broadway. March 27, 1990
Councilmen balk at school request to vacate Kirn street right of way. April 20, 1990 Neola seeks help for option tax referendum. April 21, 1990
C.B. eyes plumbing changes. April 24, 1990
'Fair price' asked for Kirn streets. April 24, 1990
C.B. won't aid Neola tax vote. April 24, 1990
City raises income limit for reduced trash fees. April 24, 1990
City Council seems to agree not to take position on casino. May 4, 1990
Grant to cover downtown deficit; May cut low-income programs. May 8, 1990
Irwin 'puts on ritz' in opposing project. May 8, 1990
Move to vacate Kirn streets advances at second city hearing. May 8, 1990
City to oil lead dust in alley. May 8, 1990
Dangerous building regulations spark debate by council. May 18, 1990
Council hears SPM extension need. May 18, 1990
Hanafan told to set city's price for unused streets in Krin field. May 22, 1990
Building ordinance passes first reading. May 22, 1990
C.B. backs an extension for recyclers. May 22, 1990
City seeks grants for new signals. May 24, 1990
Recycler secures financing for C.B. facility. June 8, 1990
3.5% raises OK'd for attorney, clerk. June 12, 1990
Recycling plant financing pact nears completion. June 12, 1990
No estimate yet on seat-belt use fines. June 16, 1990
Council skeptical of 'power mall.' June 22, 1990
City to get 'refined' plan for new mall. June 20, 1990
Bar volleyball pit draws fire from Irwin. June 22, 1990
City asked for tax financing to build mall. June 22, 1990
Some fear city role when funds run out. June 26, 1990
Council changes front and back garage setbacks. June 26, 1990
W. Broadway bid OK'd in 3-1 vote. June 26, 1990
C.B. Council delays two weeks decision to help shopping mall. June 26, 1990
Mechanical tradesman licensing plan before Council. July 8, 1990
Meyer warns against license plan; Home handymen would be 'criminals.' July 10, 1990 Payback clash could doom I-80 power mall. July 10, 1990
Third extension granted for SPM. July 24, 1990
City pursues volleyball court appeal. July 24, 1990
Licensure code delayed by city, contractors split. July 24, 1990
C.B. stands pat on capital improvements. July 31, 1990
Bond sale set for $5 million in city projects. August 14, 1990
W. Broadway project expanded. August 14, 1990
Council OKs bid for sewer work. August 14, 1990
Council considers C.B. casino on Sept. 6 Malmore water contract OK'd. August 14, 1990
Council says 'excuse me' to billboard-fee request. August 15, 1990
City sells $5 million in bonds. August 22, 1990
City 'elated' by bid for bonds. August 23, 1990
Planner defends rezoning denial. August 24, 1990
Towing contract extension may draw city complaints. August 24, 1990
C.B. pays $16.63 ton for street salt. August 28, 1990
Owners want chance to bid on city's towing contract. August 18, 1990
Council goes slow on tire shop zoning. August 28, 1990
City delays action on annexation. August 28, 1990
Council OKs $102,080 in tourism grants. August 28, 1990
Lyle's granted zoning change. September 12, 1990
Council opens casino talks. September 7, 1990
Street project may spur action on city's sewer-hookup policy. September 7, 1990
Council OKs Franklin Ave. annexation. September 11, 1990
Computer model would help city plan street work. September 20, 1990
C.B. developers question need for building-permit fee hikes. September 21, 1990
City OKs delay for McMartin's loan repayment. September 25, 1990
Council to hold hearing on W. Broadway signals. September 25, 1990
City junk-vehicle ordinance draws fire from truck owner. September 25, 1990
C.B. bureau cites funding crisis. October 5, 1990
Recycler given 30 more days; 3rd financing extension OK'd. October 9, 1990
Council won't delay casino vote. October 19, 1990
City OKs rezoning for Glenn Electric. October 23, 1990
Council sets hearing on rezoning. October 21, 1990
Council agrees to help pay for Bingo King plan. October 23, 1990
C.B. eyes future riverfront development. October 26, 1990
C.B. eyes surcharge on trash. October 28, 1990
Developer has paid out $250,000 on C.B. project. October 31, 1990
City Council set to take up waste issues Monday. November 4, 1990
Time running out for recycler financing. November 6, 1990
Casino talks include library funding. November 16, 1990
Council renews Jay B & Son towing contract with city. November 6, 1990
City Council nears garbage surcharge. November 10, 1990
Vote pleases supporters of casino. November 15, 1990
Bingo King seeks aid on tax abatement. November 24, 1990
City to rebid recycling pact; Lack of funds kills 'dream.' November 27, 1990
Council gives homeowners more time to fix sidewalks. November 27, 1990
Golf cart leases rev future plans. December 1, 1990
Business funding placed on hold. December 2, 1990
Track revives old Kirn field questions. December 14, 1990
Increase in Council size faces 1st test. December 15, 1990
6 firms eye C.B. recycling plant. December 16, 1990
Kirn track restriction axed by city. December 18, 1990
Turn-down of ward system draws fire. December 18, 1990
Holiday action delays city order to raze house. December 20, 1990
Builder asks changes in city fire code for basement rooms. January 11, 1991
Broadway yields a revenue cache. January 11, 1991
Grant may spur $9 million industrial growth. January 15, 1991
Council approves expansion of West Broadway project. January 15, 1991
Council votes for improvements. January 19, 1991
Man appeals home wiring permit denial. January 25, 1991
C.B. considering upscale housing. January 29, 1991
City hopes grant will 'pave way' for businesses. January 29, 1991
Councilmen want more information about subdivision. February 8, 1991
Budget calls for a 79-cent tax increase. February 8, 1991
City gets 10 bids for trash recycling. February 11, 1991
Grote bashes 'political debt' in C.B. budget. February 12, 1991
Neighbors protest development plan. February 12, 1991
City officials considering changes in electric permits. February 3, 1991
CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 19, 1991
Yard-waste separation ordinance passes second City Council reading. February 14, 1991
State not told of C.B. change in government. February 21, 1991
Bluffs council size could become Iowa legal matter. February 21, 1991
Shipper protests trash-transfer fees. February 22, 1991
Grote stands firm against tax boost. March 8, 1991
Despite 79-cent tax boost, C.B. budget could be higher. March 8, 1991
Government form has deep roots. March 18, 1991
Compromise by council raises Arts Council grant. March 26, 1991
Council OKs fee increase. March 26, 1991
Bluffs Council votes 5-0 not to axe forestry group. March 26, 1991
Goodrich rezoning clears first reading. March 27, 1991
Mechanical contractor ordinance tabled again. April 10, 1991
Council to consider restructuring loan. April 21, 1991
City near second recycling pact. April 21, 1991
Council OKs Goodrich rezoning. April 23, 1991
Funds fall short of paying Redland loan. April 23, 1991
Rezoning for handicapped housing denied. May 7, 1991
C.B. council defers raise for city clerk. May 7, 1991
Grote says change would cost city more than $10,000. July 12, 1991
No state permit for Griffis' dump. August 13, 1991
Mayor describes rough year ahead for Bluffs budget. January 22, 1992 City OT totals $430,000. January 27, 1992
Council raises price in hospital land deal. January 28, 1992
Tire-shredding license OK'd for Griffis site. January 28, 1992
City to pay $152,082 For new fire truck. January 28, 1992
Brandenburg joins race for city post. February 7, 1992
City offered 'deal' on new cruisers. February 9, 1992
Railroad wants street closing. February 10, 1992
Council debates hotel-tax hike; Split expected on 1-cent or 2-cent increase. February 20, 1992
Johnson files as council candidate. February 24, 1992
Mayor's budget to cut 7 cents from tax levy. February 24, 1992
2nd Ave. bridge will be replaced. February 25, 1992
File may throw hat into ring a seventh time. February 27, 1992
City contract includes dental coverage. February 27, 1992
Petition delays rezoning vote; Johnson leaves meeting to attend daughter's concert. February 25, 1992
Council caps city tax levy at $16.25; No council sessions planned for changes in mayor's budget proposal. February 25, 1992
City to demolish 2 houses. February 25, 1992
Ruesch seeks council control for hotel taxes. March 10, 1992
Irwin: Council has 'lot to talk about' before budget vote. March 10, 1992
Budget eliminates 3 city jobs. March 12, 1992
Bluffs Council votes 5-0 not to axe forestry group. March 21, 1991
City eyes new one-time fee for owners of mobile homes. March 24, 1992
Council rejects Irwin's landfill-cleanup plan. March 24, 1992
New phones will save city $2,000 yearly. March 25, 1992
City to pay $165,000 to raze Hite Center. March 24, 1992
Hearing proposed on downtown property deal. March 31, 1992
Candidates field may city issues. April 8, 1992
Irwin suggests city takeover of mall property. May 19, 1992
Council refuses request to vacate part of Avenue A. May 20, 1992
Residents to pay more in city fees. May 25, 1993
Bluffs plans $41.6M in projects. September 19, 1993
Bluffs to lein [sic] on trash-fee delinquents. October 17, 1993
Law ties council's hands. February 6, 1994
City OKs contracts. February 15, 1994
City revenue plan runs into a snag; Joran: City 'premature' in spending slot earnings. May 10, 1994
City OKs apartment complex rezoning. October 11, 1994
Outlook healthy for City Halls' medical costs. October 9, 1994
Sewer fee increase passes first test. December 13, 1994
Council scales back remodeling project. December 13, 1994]]> to 11/20/84-11/85
See also:
Animal Ordinance and Pit Bulls
Urban Renewal
Downtown Redevelopment]]> City Council monitors urban renewal debate. March 27, 1984
Council to discuss street, sewer work; Bids to be sought for medical clinic. April 8, 1984
C.B. eyes mass transit. November 20, 1984
Payments authorized. November 20, 1984
Plumbers will not sign an indemnity clause. November 21, 1984
Council goal: Election on option tax by fall. January 22, 1985
City to drop 23 jobs to stay within budget. January 27, 1985
Council to review job cut proposal. January 28, 1985
Reagan budget proposal more bad news for Bluffs. February 5, 1985
Councilmen criticize Venard for not speaking at meetings. February 14, 1985
Hanafan puts information policy to use with apology. February 26, 1985
Mayor: changes may be made. February 27, 1985
Hearing set on Bayliss sidewalk improvements. March 12, 1985
City Council: Hearing on mall scheduled; MAPA dues approved; Equipment costs $62,986; City pays public defender; Golf pros reappointed, Board reappointments. March 26, 1985
Sewer repairs cost $100,000. April 9, 1985
City Council: Swimming fees raised 50 cents. April 28, 1985
Sidewalk, parking lot projects approved. May 14, 1985
City: No funding of grant projects. May 14, 1985
Bulk waste collection contract on agenda for the City Council. May 12, 1985
Hot dot! Vendors get OK for carts. June 4, 1985
Tougher bull dog law possible. June 23, 1985
Steakhouse condemned. June 25, 1985
Council approves fee increase. June 25, 1985
Venard has poorest attendance record. June 25, 1985
Council regulates pit bull dogs. June 25, 1985
Acting city attorney names. June 26, 1985
Council hears grant complaints. July 3, 1985
Owners bullish on dog, vets favor restrictions. July 10, 1985
Lengthy meeting may be a record. July 23, 1985
Attorney's salary set. July 24, 1985
Mayor appointments OK'd by council. July 24, 1985
Council to get housing, business study. August 18, 1985
Hearings on bond sales set. September 15, 1985
Council kills free golfing privileges. September 23, 1985
Venard says he's ignored by Council. September 27, 1985
City Council: Block to get diagonal parking; Contract awarded for track lot; Nine named to grant committee; Assistant attorney is Kilnoski; Thomas, Christo named to posts; Hearing set on park improvements; Siren to be installed near Kreft; Mercy bond issue hearing set. October 28, 1985
Pogge seeks 'working majority.' October 30, 1985
Councilmen won't begin cold turkey; Homework includes, reading, meetings. November 7, 1985
That false alarm may cost you. November 13, 1985
New year to be busy one for Council. December 16, 1985
Venard attendance record poorest in '85. December 20, 1985
Three leaving council say city made progress. December 22, 1985
New Council members sworn in. December 23, 1985
Vote on department head handed to new Council. December 31, 1985
New council elects Venard as mayor. January 3, 1986
City Manager Miller resigns; effective April 1. January 11, 1986
Council members mulling over possible successors to Miller. January 15, 1986
City-council 'social' meeting called off. January 18, 1986
City Council: $1.9 million in track roads OK'd; Advice sought on new manager; Venard makes two appointments; Homecoming boards to be erected. January 28, 1986
City Council: Human relations spot still vacant. February 11, 1986
Pavich bill allows council-by-districts. February 17, 1986
Council reverses, names human relations head. February 25, 1986
Venard freezes hiring until budget passed. March 18, 1986
The department, six jobs may be cut from budget. March 19, 1986
Council OK's agreement on water service. October 28, 1986
Bluffs minorities ask Council to spare fair housing center. March 28, 1986
Proposal would curtail media, public access to city officials. April 8, 1986
Two oppose Venard press policy. April 10, 1986
Press won't get Council agenda packets. April 11, 1986
Packets to be given to press; media access issue on tap. April 14, 1986
Caparelli newest trustee. April 15, 1986
Council knocks press but fails to act on policy. April 15, 1986
Council meetings on the rise; Tobias has perfect attendance. June 25, 1986
Bond program may offer city 4 percent rates. July 19, 1986
Council seeks state funding to assist Silvey. July 29, 1986 Mayor reports conflict, says vote inadvertent. July 29, 1986
Deaf interpreter for City Council meetings on hold. August 27, 1986
Judge, council differ on rezoning. August 26, 1986
Council wants to hire manager soon. September 16, 1986
Council OK's raise for city attorney. September 24, 1986
Bond issue sought for store addition. September 24, 1986
Business group requests curbing media coverage. September 30, 1986
Council votes to build new Dodge Park garage. October 15, 1986
City Council delays search for professional manager. November 4, 1986
City Council to discuss bus service to Mall of the Bluffs shopping center. November 9, 1986
Council eyes Runte plan for City Hall. November 23, 1986
Council kills proposal to reorganize the city. November 25, 1986
Eight stores lose licenses for alcohol. November 25, 1986
City Council to get proposed charter. December 21, 1986
New city government moving in Monday. January 3, 1987
New council opening night: Sewer rates and street work. January 10, 1987
Council seeks accounting on law-center operation. January 13, 1987
Ordinance would waive fees to allow video lottery games. January 13, 1987
Survey of council action shows 79 split decisions. January 16, 1987
Supervisors seek meeting with council on law center. January 11, 1987
City property-tax levy lowered. February 10, 1987
Kinney, Chance to leave council; others undecided. February 26, 1987
May clean-up gets go-ahead. March 10, 1987
Council OKs contracts for police, public works. March 10, 1987
Council tables 4% pay hike. March 24, 1987
Enforcement changes proposed in city code. April 14, 1987
City eyes street, sewer plans. April 14, 1987
Council nixes bids on water project. June 30, 1987
Council eyes $50,000 loan for company. July 26, 1987
Council eliminates supervisor job. July 28, 1987
Council rejects repeal of nepotism ordinance. July 28, 1987
Council OKs discussions with recycling business. July 28, 1978
Hearing set on beer-garden proposal. July 29, 1987
Emergencies, beer gardens discussed by city council. August 12, 1987
Irwin: Omaha tax idea would hurt efforts. August 19, 1987
Council Bluffs sells $5 million bonds for street, sewer repairs. September 24, 1987
C.B. council approves $499,828 bid to clean up Indian Creek channel. October 13, 1987
Most newly elected officials at meeting. November 10, 1987
Newly elected C.B. officials get together. November 11, 1987
Council bets on development, picks costly Twin City plan. November 24, 1987
N. 29th Street residents object to cost of paving. November 24, 1987
Official oath. January 4, 1988
Sewer costs exceed fees, study sought. January 12, 1988
Tobias blasts official's trip. January 12, 1988
C.B. tax breaks attacked. January 26, 1988
C.B. council cool to subdivision plan. March 11, 1988
'27th payday,' VODEC plans on City Council agenda. March 13, 1988
Bluffs council eyes 'rubble dump' law. April 22, 1988
C.B. council to act on loan for ATTI. May 9, 1988
Council splits on funding to recruit egg-carton plant. May 25, 1988
Computer legal library sought. June 12, 1988
City clerk, attorney to get 4% pay raises.
Council to seek consultant to design city 911 center. July 12, 1988
Wiring work at city hall rejected, 3-2, by council. July 12, 1988
Massage therapy businesses slowly near Council action. July 31, 1988
Bluffs council still divided on 911 center funding split. August 5, 1988
Funding still 911 barrier. August 2, 1988
Money matters split county, city on 911. August 3, 1988
Canadian firm picks Omaha site over C.B. August 24, 1988
City Hall unearths old Council record. September 25, 1988
C.B. council due to table tree item. October 7, 1988
Council told price tag for sewer $53 million. October 21, 1988
City OKs contract to burn trees. October 25, 1988
Tree contractor claims city gave others his bid. October 26, 1988
Ex-mayor raps C.B. leaders. July 25, 1989
Tax ordinance on council agenda. September 11, 1989
Traffic analysis on Council agenda. September 22, 1989
New operator approved for C.B. airport. November 14, 1989
Trash-recycling contracts tabled, costs questioned. April 23, 1989
City's action delayed for video store. June 13, 1989
City asking suggestions for downtown. July 21, 1989
Council OKs a recycling facility. August 29, 1989
Officials counter contract proposal. November 21, 1989
Site rezoned to handicapped housing. November 28, 1989
R.R. crossing repairs will cost $63,000. November 28, 1989
Council to set pay for clerk, attorney. December 18, 1989
Interpreter assists Bluffs councilman. January 20, 1992
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#4]]> Council to vote on $5 million in bonds. November 20, 1988
Personnel director pay level sparks councilmen's ire. December 9, 1988
C.B. adds half million dollars to fixup list. December 13, 1988
City regulations proposed to buy Chautauqua park. December 14, 1988
Computer to aid city attorneys. December 8, 1988
The year ahead; Improvements to streets, sewers rate high on '89 C.B. agenda. January 1, 1989
Dodge trust board set to slice the pie. January 2, 1989
Bids on leased backhoe stir council complaints. January 6, 1989
One percent raise offered to workers. January 7, 1989
C.B. adds $1 million for '89 city repairs. January 10, 1989
Appointments to city posts. January 14, 1989
Sidewalk assessments approved in split vote. January 24, 1989
Bluffs council gives nod to trash pact negotiations. February 10, 1989
Council hears residents rap B'way project. February 14, 1989
Council seeks 'bottom line'. February 16, 1989
Tobias jabs council for budget inaction. February 17, 1989
Hearing Feb. 27 on asbestos removal. February 18, 1989
Private golf course operations proposed. February 16, 1989
C.B. council ready to take ax to budget. February 24, 1989
Disposal of rubble policy to be drafted. February 25, 1989
City may go in real estate business. February 26, 1989
No more prayers for City Council. February 27, 1989
City housing plan draws objections. February 28, 1989
Council OKs budget after move to cut it. February 28, 1989
B'way protest under way. March 2, 1989
Council will eye possible budget cuts. March 5, 1989
Council cuts $206,000 from Hanafan budget. March 7, 1989
C.B. candidates slow getting out of gate. march 9, 1989
Mayor assesses response to council's budget cuts. March 9, 1989
Council races clock on cuts. March 13, 1989
City, water budgets draw fire. March 14, 1989
Hanafan sees red on cuts. March 14, 1989
Irwin calls for city ordinance to outlaw assault weapons ales. March 14, 1989
Kerns against city law banning assault rifles. March 17, 1989
Sidewalk petition my force installation assessment plan. March 19, 1989
irwin, Tobias take street fight inside C.B. council chambers. March 24, 1989
City's role in pavilion questioned. March 24, 1989
Residents to fight planned convenience store. March 25, 1989
Council advances setback changes; Despite protests from residents. March 28, 1989
City to require licensed dumps. March 28, 1989
Owner will withdraw request for rezoning. March 28, 1989
Councilman raps C.B.'s 'arrest quota'. March 29, 1989
Merchants fighting setbacks. April 3, 1989
Report on Griffis complaints is given to councilmen Monday. April 11, 1989
Council kills setbacks, new Broadway plan seen. April 11, 1989
Council may ask review of Griffis' board status. April 12, 1989
No decision by city staff on Broadway setback plan. April 12, 1989
Council members set Monday sewer-use fees study session. April 13, 1989
Council, city panel to consider grant for Malmore water lines. April 17, 1989
New proposal to council for therapeutic massages. April 17, 1989
Reduced fees available for refuse collection. April 21, 1989
C.B. council sets May 1 meeting to discuss increasing sewer fees. April 21, 1989
Irwin, Tobias criticize state action on C.B. site. April 25, 1989
Massage definition discussion delayed. April 25, 1989
Hasty meeting adjournment irks two council members. April 25, 1989
Council fixing trash ordinance. April 28, 1989
Council OKs $9,500 fence at city police firing range. May 9, 1989
Two fear City Hall power play. May 9, 1989
Sewer improvement plans OK'd by council. May 9, 1989
Latino will continue battle over therapeutic massages. May 28, 1989
1,100 signatures still are needed for tax election. May 25, 1989
Councilman Meyer questions compost part of recycling plan. June 9, 1989
City may 'unvacated' disputed alley. June 23, 1989
Council will review sidewalk repair plan. July 11, 1989
Residents hope Council OKs old house demolition. July 23, 1989
Malmore plan would subsidize residents' costs. August 24, 1989
Council, water board discuss requests for water main extensions outside city. September 7, 1989
Promotion of 911 vote questioned. September 8, 1989
Council to hear waste ordinance. September 11, 1989
Irwin challenges sidewalk rules. September 26, 1989
Council speeds up Hite razing. October 12, 1989
Citizens' group forum to feature candidates. October 23, 1989
C.B. OKs bond issue for a recycling plant. October 24, 1989
Candidates clash before small forum crowd. November 3, 1989
City Council will decide on improvements program. December 9, 1989
Sewer study funding sought. December 10, 1989
'Spot patching' proposed for parking garage. December 15, 1989
Malmore wate project plugged into city plan. December 19, 1989
Council OKs license for fence on city land. December 9, 1989
Mayor invokes veto power for first time. December 29, 1989
Irwin fears 'direction' of council. January 2, 1990
Public Works recommends parking garage demolition. January 5, 1990
Tax writeoffs requested; Foundation wants incentives. January 5, 1990
Hanafan appoints Meyer mayor pro tem for 1990. January 9, 1990
City opens new push for Broadway setbacks. January 9, 1990
Industrial Foundation gains first step for tax incentives. January 9, 1990
Council OKs first sewer projects to be funded with local sales tax. January 10, 1990
City may lift false-alarm fines. January 10, 1990
City may seek sewer lateral assessments. January 11, 1990
Council sets goals for '90s. January 12, 1990
City Council to hear study about new library. January 18, 1990
Irwin warns council again on setbacks. January 19, 1990
No 'pockets of resistance' to library, council is told. January 19, 1990
C.B. council to vote on park garage's fate. January 22, 1990
Parking garage to come tumbling down. January 23, 1990
'Lone Ranger' Irwin protests hidden agenda. January 23, 1990
Mayor seeks lower budget using more property taxes. February 6, 1990
Council tours 18 junk yards. February 6, 1990
MAPA plans chemical collections. February 7, 1990
Contractor proposes plan to save garage. February 7, 1990
Omaha robot firm seeks move to C. B. February 9, 1990
Big hike due on trash fees. February 9, 1990
Irwin hot item is left off agenda. February 9, 1990
Delay is sought in garage demolishing. February 10, 1990
No budget funds for city human relations. February 11, 1990
Crackdown seen on unlicensed salvage yards. February 12, 1990
C.B. council to act on sirens. February 12, 1990
Council paves way for robot-firm loans. February 13, 1990
Garbage fee hike passes first round. February 13, 1990
Mayor outlines $43.3 million budget; 'Lean' proposal 'best bang for the buck'. February 16, 1990
W. Broadway setbacks draw fire from Irwin. February 23, 1990
Personnel, civil rights director cuts questioned. February 23, 1990
Council sets cap on budget. February 27, 1990
Deadline set for downtown garage plan. February 27, 1990
C.B. setback plan clears first hurdle. February 27, 1990
Council refuses CCI plea for delay in trash-fee hike. February 27, 1990
Council OKs talks for field. February 27, 1990
Recycling plant gets more time to raise funds. March 13, 1990
Knudson buying Fifth Street garage. March 13, 1990
Fees to rise 58.5 percent on C.B. trash. March 13, 1990
C.B. council approves revised $43.3 million budget. March 13, 1990
Council approves tax breaks for 23rd Avenue revitalization. March 14, 1990
Council may later trash fee-break scale. March 22, 1990
Contract will give city workers 7-percent raises over two years. March 23, 1990
Neola asks tax 'favor' from C.B. March 25, 1990
City council alters funds from grants. March 27, 1990
Council votes to adjust trash rates. March 27, 1990
Mobile home community to get water improvements. March 27, 1990
Council OKs setbacks along W. Broadway. March 27, 1990
Councilmen balk at school request to vacate Kirn street right of way. April 20, 1990
Neola seeks help for option tax referendum. April 21, 1990
C.B. eyes plumbing changes. April 24, 1990
'Fair price' asked for Kirn streets. April 14, 1990
C.B. won't aid Neola tax vote. April 24, 1990
City raises income limit for reduced trash fees. April 24, 1990
City Council seems to agree not to take position on casino. May 4, 1990
Grant to cover downtown deficit; May cut low-income programs. May 8, 1990
Irwin 'puts on ritz' in opposing project. May 8, 1990
Move to vacate old Kirn streets advances at second city hearing. May 8, 1990
City to oil lead dust in alley. May 8, 1990
Dangerous building regulations spark debate by council. May 18, 1990
Council hears SPM extension need. May 18, 1990
Hanafan told to set city's price for unused streets in Kirn field. May 22, 1990
Building ordinance passes first reading. May 22, 1990
C.B. backs an extension for recyclers. May 22, 1990
City seeks grants for new signals. May 24, 1990
Recycler secures financing for C.B. facility. June 8, 1990
3.5% raises OK'd for attorney, clerk. June 12, 1990
Recycling plant financing pact nears completion. June 12, 1990
No estimate yet on seat-belt use fines. June 16, 1990
Council skeptical of 'power mall'. June 22, 1990
City to get 'refined' plan for new mall. June 20, 1990
Bar volleyball draws fire from Irwin. June 22, 1990
City asked for tax financing to build mall. June 22, 1990
Some fear city role when funds run out. June 26, 1990
Council changes front and back garage setbacks. June 26, 1990
W. Broadway bid OK'd in 3-1 vote. June 26, 1990
C.B. Council delays two weeks decision to help shopping mall. June 26, 1990
Mechanical tradesman licensing plan before Council. July 8, 1990
Mayer wants against license plan; Home handymen would be 'criminals'. July 10, 1990
Payback clash could doom I-80 power mall. July 10, 1990
Third extension granted for SPM. July 24, 1990
City pursues volleyball court appeal. July 24, 1990
Licensure code delayed by city, contractors split. July 24, 1990
C.B. stands pat on capital improvements. July 31, 1990
Bond sale set for $5 million in city projects. August 14, 1990
W. Broadway project expanded. August 14, 1990
Council OKs bid for sewer work. August 14, 1990
Council considers C.B. casino on Sept. 6. August 14, 1990
Malmore water contract OK'd. August 14, 1990
Council says 'excuse me' to billboard-fee request. August 15, 1990
City sells $5 million in bonds. August 22, 1990
City 'elated' by bid for bonds. August 23, 1990
Planner defends rezoning denial. August 24, 1990
Towing contract extension may draw city complaints. August 24, 1990
C.B. pays $16.63 ton for street salt. August 28, 1990
Owners want chance to bid on city's towing contract. August 18, 1990
Council goes slow on tire shop zoning. August 28, 1990
City delays action on annexation. August 28, 1990
Council OKs $102,080 in tourism grants. August 28, 1990
Lyle's granted zoning change. September 12, 1990
Council opens casino talks. September 7, 1990
Street project may spur action on city's sewer-hookup policy. September 7, 1990
Council OKIs Franklin Ave. annexation. September 11, 1990
Computer model would help city plan street work. September 9, 1990
C.B. developers question need for building-permit fee hikes. September 21, 1990
City OKs delay for McMartin's loan repayment. September 25, 1990
Council to hold hearing on W. Broadway signals. September 25, 1990
City junk-vehicle ordinance draws fire from truck owner. September 25, 1990
C.B. bureau cites funding crisis. October 5, 1990
Recycler given 30 more days. October 9, 1990
Council won't delay casino vote. October 19, 1990
Council sets hearing on rezoning. October 21, 1990
City OKs rezoning for Glenn Electric. October 23, 1990
Council agrees to help pay for Bingo King plan. October 23, 1990
C.B. eyes future riverfront development. October 26, 1990
C.B. eyes surcharge on trash. October 28, 1990
Developer has paid out $250,000 on C.B. project. October 31, 1990
City Council set to take up waste issues Monday. November 4, 1990
Time running out for recycler financing. November 6, 1990
Casino talks include library funding. November 6, 1990
City Council nears garbage surcharge. November 10, 1990
Vote pleases supporters of casino. November 15, 1990
Bingo King seeks aid on tax abatement. November 24, 1990
City to rebid recycling pact; Lack of funds kills 'dream'. November 27, 1990
Council gives homeowners more time to fix sidewalks. November 27, 1990
Golf cart leases rev future plans. December 1, 1990
Business funding placed on hold. December 2, 1990
Track revives old Kirn field questions. December 14, 1990
Increase in Council size faces 1st test. December 15, 1990
6 firms eye C.B. recycling plant. December 16, 1990
Kirn track restriction axed by city. December 18, 1990
Turn-down of ward system draws fire. December 18, 1990
Holiday action delays city order to raze house. December 20, 1990
Builder asks change in city fire code for basement rooms. January 11, 1991
Broadway yields a revenue cache. January 11, 1991
Grant may spur $9 million industrial growth. January 15, 1991
Council approves expansion of West Broadway project. January 15, 1991
Council votes for improvements. January 19, 1991
Mom appeals home wiring permit denial. January 25, 1991
C.B. considering upscale housing. January 29, 1991
Irwin questions yard-waste separation requirement. January 29, 1991
City hopes grant will 'pave way' for businesses. January 29, 1991
City officials are considering changes in electric permits. February 3, 1991
Councilmen want more information about subdivision. February 8, 1991
Budget calls for a 79-cent tax increase. February 8, 1991
City gets 10 bids for trash recycling. February 11, 1991
Grote bashes 'political debt' in C.B. budget. February 12, 1991
neighbors protest development plan. February 12, 1991
CCI proposes wards, 7 council members. February 19, 1991
Yard-waste separation ordinance passes second City Council reading. February 14, 1991
State not told of C.B. change in government. February 21, 1991
Bluffs council size could become Iowa legal matter. February 21, 1991
Shipper protests trash-transfer fees. February 22, 1991
Despite 79-cent tax boost, C.B. budget could be higher. March 8, 1991
Grote stands firm against tax boost. March 8, 1991
Government form has deep roots. March 18, 1991
Compromise by council raises Arts Council grant. March 26, 1991
Council OKs fee increase. March 26, 1991
Bluffs Council votes 5-0 not to axe forestry group. March 26, 1991
Goodrich rezoning clears first reading. March 27, 1991
Mechanical contractor ordinance tabled again. April 10, 1991
Council to consider restructuring loan. April 21, 1991
City near second recycling pact. April 21, 1991
Council OKs Goodrich rezoning. April 23, 1991
Funds fall short of paying Redland loan. April 23, 1991
Rezoning for handicapped housing denied. May 7, 1991
C.B. council defers raise for city clerk. May 7, 1991
Grote says change would cost city more than $10,000. July 12, 1990
No state permit for Griffis' dump. August 13, 1991
Mayor describes rough year ahead for Bluffs budget. January 22, 1992
City OT totals $430,000. January 27, 1992
Council raises price in hospital land deal. January 28, 1992
Tire-shredding license OK'd for Griffis site. January 28, 1992
City to pay $152,082 for new fire truck. January 28, 1992
Brandenburg joins race for city post. February 7, 1992
City offered 'deal' on new cruisers. February 9, 1992
Railroad wants street closing. February 10, 1992
Council debates hotel-tax hike; Split expected on 1-cent or 2-cent increase. February 20, 1992
Johnson files as council candidate. February 24, 1992
Mayor's budget to cut 7 cents from tax levy. February 24, 1992
File may throw hat into ring a seventh time. February 27, 1992
City contract includes dental coverage. February 27, 1992
Petition delays rezoning vote; Johnson leaves meeting to attend daughter's concert. February 25, 1992
City to demolish 2 houses. February 25, 1992
Ruesch seeks council control for hotel taxes. March 10, 1992
Irwin: Council has 'lot to talk about' before budget vote. March 10, 1992
Budget eliminates 3 city jobs. March 12, 1992
Irwin warns more spending cuts needed. March 12, 1992
City eyes new one-time fee for owners of mobile homes. March 24, 1992
Council rejects Irwin's landfill-cleanup plan. March 24, 1992
Council caps city tax levy at $16.25; No council sessions planned for changes in mayor's budget proposal. March 25, 1992
New phones will save city $2,000 yearly. March 25, 1992
City to pay $165,000 to raze Hite center. March 27, 1992
Hearing proposed on downtown property deal. March 31, 1992
Candidates field many city issues. April 8, 1992
Irwin suggests city takeover of mall property. May 19, 1992
Council refuses request to vacate part of Avenue A. May 20, 1992
2nd Ave. bridge will be replaced. February 25, 1993
Residents to pay more in city fees. May 25, 1993
Bluffs plans $41.6 M in projects. September 19, 1993
Bluffs to lein [sic] on trash-fee delinquents. October 17, 1993
Law ties council's hands. February 6, 1994
City OKs contracts. February 15, 1994
City revenue plan runs into a snag; Jodan: City 'premature' in spending slot earnings. May 10, 1994
City OKs apartment complex rezoning. October 11, 1994
Outlook healthy for City Hall's medical costs. October 9, 1994
Sewer fee increase passes first test. December 13, 1994
Council scales back remodeling project. December 13, 1994

]]> City Employes Seek Hearing Before Council. November 21, 1969
Neutral Party Selected For Negotiations. November 29, 1969
Former C.B. Mayor Is Named Mediator. December 1, 1969
95 of 109 Members Association Members. December 4, 1969
Employes Win Raise From City. February 3, 1970
Jensen Declares Emergency State Due To Walkout. Jun 18, 1970
Strike Meeting Tentatively Set. June 19, 1970
County, Workmen Begin Round Of Negotiations. June 20, 1970
City's Men Will Work. June 20, 1970
Emergency Over; Men Air Troubles. June 23, 1970
Public Works Paychecks Are A Little Smaller Wednesday; Two Meetings Held. July 1, 1970
City Councilman Denies Report About Dismissal. July 2, 1970
Wage Offer To County Employes; Controversy At Supervisors Meeting. July 2, 1970
County Employes Get Pay Increase. July 6, 1970
Mills Reassigned To City Programs. July 8, 1970
Mills Takes Manager Job In Florida. July 20, 1970
Adult Named City Workers New Leader. October 6, 1970
Deputies Eye Job Security. November 6, 1970
Grievances Make 85 City Employes 'Sick;' Will Meet With City Officials. November 25, 1969
Water Works Negotiations Rules Signed. December 16, 1970
Workers Shut Down Council Bluffs Services; Want $85 Per Month Pay Increase. June 10, 1971
City Hall On Picket Patrol; Threats Charged. June 11, 1971
July 1 Negotiation Meet Scheduled; Workers End Strike. Jun3 15, 1971
County workers Offered $25 Raise, Other Benefits. June 15, 1971
Public Works Pay Negotiations Begin. July 1, 1971
Second city union seeks mediator. January 11, 1987
City workers vote to join labor union. July 15, 1987
Tobias challenges nepotism rules. July 15, 1987
City clerical workers mum about meeting. July 21, 1987
Contract talks to begin with city's newest union. September 11, 1987
New union seeks wage hikes of 10 and 5 pct. in pact talks. September 17, 1987
Bluffs offers 3 percent raise in union talks. October 9, 1987
City relaxes rules on hiring relatives. October 14, 1987
Clerical employees. October 21, 1987
City proposes 1% raise for ambulance workers. November 11, 1987
Union seeks 10-percent pay raise, city offers 1 percent for 1988-89. November 13, 1987
Contract mediators sought by two Bluffs city unions. December 11, 1987
C.B. city, union negotiations for 1988-89 contracts stalled. January 29, 1988
'Extra' city payday stirs union protest. March 10, 1988
City, unions negotiating 27th payday. March 15, 1988
Contract talks continuing with new city union. March 17, 1988
Two C.B. city contracts give workers 4% raises. April 12, 1988
No non-union city workers left to get proposed raise. April 22, 1988
Workers want out of new city union. May 18, 1988
Ruling expected in month on city union membership. May 19, 1988
4% raises proposed for city employees. May 20, 1988
4 pct. raises approved for city workers. May 24, 1988
C.B. workers file complaint over uniforms. September 8, 1988
Uniform grievances denied in date mixup. October 13, 1988
City workers seek 10% raise. November 15, 1988
City clerical workers delay contract talks. November 21, 1988
City's 1% raise offer draws fire from union. November 30, 1988
Clerical workers seek 8% raises. December 16, 1988
City m ay hire new personnel director to fill vacant post. December 7, 1988
Raises, bonuses OK'd for Wade and Arrelano. December 13, 1988
C.B. Water workers ask 8% raises. December 22, 1988
Fact-finder called on contract dispute. February 18, 1989
Clerical workers to get 3% raises under city pact. March 23, 1989
City to OK AFSCME pact for 3% raise. March 24, 1989]]> City Council OKs Grievance Rules. December 10, 1969
City Employes Seek Hearing Before Council. November 21, 1969
Neutral Party Selected For Negotiations. January 29, 1969
Grievances Make 85 City Employes 'Sick'; Will Meet With City Officials. November 25, 1969
Former C.B. Mayor Is Named Mediator. December 1, 1969
95 of 109 Members Association members. December 4, 1969
Employes Win Raise From City. February 3, 1970
Communications Gap Blamed For 'Sick-In'. June 17, 1970
Jensen Declares Emergency State Due To Walkout. June 18, 1970
Strike Meeting Tentatively Set. June 19, 1970
County, Workmen Begin Round Of Negotiations. June 20, 1970
City's Men Will Work. June 20, 1970
Emergency Over; Men Air Troubles. June 23, 1970
Public Works Paychecks Are A Little Smaller Wednesday; Two Meetings Held. July 1, 1970
City Councilman Denies Report About Dismissal, July 2, 1970
Wage Offer To County Employes; Controversy At Supervisors Meeting. July 2, 1970
County Employes Get Pay Increase. July 6, 1979
Mills Reassigned To City Programs. July 8, 1970
Mills Takes Manager Job In Florida. July 20, 1970
Ault Named City Workers New Leader. October 6, 1970
Deputies Eye Job Security. November 6, 1970
Water Works Negotiations Rules Signed. December 16, 1970
Workers Shut Down Council Bluffs Services; Want $85 Per Month Pay Increase. Jun 10, 1971
City Hall On Picket Patrol; Threats Charged. June 11, 1971
July 1 Negotiation Meet Scheduled; Workers End Strike. June 15, 1971
County Workers Offered $25 Raise, Other Benefits. June 15, 1971
Public Works Pay Negotiations Begin. July 1, 1971
Second city union seeks mediator. January 11, 1987
City workers vote to join labor union. July 15, 1987
Tobias challenges. July 15, 1987
City clerical workers mum about meeting. July 20, 1987
Contract talks to begin with city's newest union. September 11, 1987
New union seeks wage hikes of 10 and 5 pct. in pact talks. September 17, 1981
Bluffs offers 3 percent raise in union talks. October 9, 1987
City relaxes rules on hiring relatives. October 14, 1987
Clerical employees sue C.B.. October 21, 1987
City proposes 1% raise for ambulance workers. November 11, 1987
\Union seeks 10-percent pay raise, city offers 1 percent for 1988-89. November 13, 1987
Contract mediators sought by two Bluffs city unions. December 11, 1987
C.B. city, union negotiations for 1988-89 contracts stalled. January 29, 1988
'Extra' city payday stirs union protest. March 10, 1988
City, unions negotiating 27th payday. March 15, 1988
Contract talks continuing with new city union. March 17, 1988
Two C.B. city contracts give workers 4% raises. April 12, 1988
No non-union city workers left to get proposed raise. April 22, 1988
Workers want out of new city union. May 18, 1988
Ruling expected in month on city union membership. May 19, 1988
4 pct. raises approved for city workers. May 24, 1988
C.B. workers file complaint over uniforms. September 8, 1988
4% raises proposed for city employees. May 20, 1988
Uniform grievances denied in state mixup. October 13, 1988
City workers seek 10% raise. November 15, 1988
City clerical workers delay contract talks. November 21, 1988
City's 15 raise offer draws fire from union. November 30, 1988
Clerical workers seek 8% raises. December 16, 1988
City may hire new personnel director to fill vacant post. December 7, 1988
Raises, bonuses OK'd for Wade and Arrelano. December 13, 1988
C.B. Water workers ask 85 raises. December 22, 1988
Fact-finder called on contract dispute. February 18, 1989
Clerical workers to get 3% raises under city pact. March 23, 1989
City to OK AFSCME pact for 3% raise. March 24, 1989
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