Mayor's office being spruced up. December 10, 1987 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
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City Council--File #2 to 11/20/84-11/85 See also: Animal Ordinance and Pit Bulls Urban Renewal Downtown Redevelopment
4 percent salary hike topic for city council. March 23, 1983 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
Mayor's office being spruced up. December 10, 1987 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
5 Pct. Pay Increase To Water Employes; Trustees Vote... January 16, 1968 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
5 Pct. Pay Increase To Water Employes; Trustees Vote. January 16, 1968 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
Photograph of Greg Reeder, City Engineer of Council Bluffs from the files of the Daily Nonpareil.
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Photograph of City Engineer Greg Reeder from the files of the Daily Nonpareil.
Photography of Gregory Reeder standing by the interstate. From the files of the Daily Nonpareil, featured in the attached article.
Photography of Greg Reeder from the files of the Daily Nonpareil. Photo featured in the attached article.
City Eyes New Site For West Side Fire Station
Fire Station . . . at Twenty-seventh Street and Broadway will be replaced by another facility on another site. At left is toy car racing establishment, formerly eyed as fire station expansion site.
Photo looking down on City Hall construction site, looking south; walls are beginning to be build on north side. On back of photo: New City Hall May 2 - 1939 9653A
aerial view of the city hall construction site, workers working on 3rd floor framing. Label on back of photo: Iowa Works Projects Administration Date Taken: 10/9/1939 Project No: 3779 County: Pottawattamie; City: Council Bluffs Title: City Hall construction: Under construction 9653A
elevate view of city hall construction site; workers framing third floor. Label on back of photo: Iowa Work Projects Administration Date Taken: 10/9/1939 Project No: 3779 County : Pottawattamie City: Council Bluffs Title: City Hall construction: Under construction 9653A
Photo of east side of City Hall. On back of photo: City Building, July 30, 1947 CB City Hall Art work H-2
Photo of west side (and part of the north side) of City Hall
elevated view of the west side of City Hall
Yes, John Q., We Could Use a New One. November 12, 1937 Here's How Council Bluffs' New City Hall Will Look. July 3, 1938 City Hall Work Ordered Begun; Footing Excavation to Start Monday. January 6, 1939 Work Starts on New City Hall; Forty Men Assigned by WPA Officials. January 9, 1939 City Officers Sit Tight on City Hall; WPA Keeps on With Work of Driving Piles--No Statements. January 18, 1939 Confer on City Hall. January 19, 1939 Pile Penetration Bearing Better; Being Driven More Deeply Into Ground. January 20, 1939 Claims City Hall Piles Are Split. Testing Laboratories File Report. February 3, 1939 Pile Driver Is Ordered Out; WPA Acts for Safety Interest. February 12, 1939 Pour Concrete in Another Week; Half of Piling on City Hall is in. February 23, 1939 Pour City Hall Footings. February 27, 1939 Hold Up Pay for Testing Laboratories; Architect Fails to Approve Bill for Work Already Done. March 16, 1939 Build Forms for City Hall Walls; But No Concrete to Be Poured Now. March 15, 1939 Jensen Still Opposes Pay for Testing; But Records Show No Objections at Time of Contract. March 17, 1939 WPA Building Forms For City Hall. March 19, 1939 Last City Hall Pile. March 28, 1939 Place Steel For City Hall Work. March 29, 1939 Pour Concrete At City Hall. April 16, 1939 Urges Mayor Not to Sign for Steel; Perkins Says Legal Reasons Should Bar Signing of Contract. May 4, 1939 Buy Boilers for New City Hall; Contract Awarded at Short Session. June 7, 1939 Setting Forms for New Floor. June 8, 1939 City Hall to Be Ready Oct. 1; Accident to Aldermen Causes Some Delay. June 23, 1939 Working On Second Floor. September 1, 1939 Start on Third Floor. October 1, 1939 Brickwork Rises On City Hall. October 19, 1939 Lays First Brick on City Hall. October 15, 1939 Brickwork Up to Second Story. November 1, 1939 City Hall Exterior About Completed. January 7, 1940 Complete City Hall in July. February 18, 1940 Install Jail Equipment. February 22, 1940 Old City Hall Site for Parking. April 30, 1940 City Hall Exterior About Completed. June 29, 1940 New Flusher in Action. September 15, 1940 All Work Will Be Completed Soon; WPA Expects to Complete Work Soon. October 19, 1940 Formal Dedication Set For Wednesday. January 21, 1941 Council to View City Hall Cracks; Inside Walls Being Damaged by Water. November 18, 1950 Joint Committee May Revise Planning Guide For C.B. Area; Picture Has Changed Since Hare Report. December 8, 1957 City Hall Gets New Telephone System; Talking Business. July 24, 1966 Step At A Time. September 27, 1968 Recalls City Hall Project 30 Years Ago. March 5, 1969 Crane Activity. August 1, 1969 Bomb Threat To City Hall. April 6, 1971 Problems? These People Can Help You. September 12, 1971 City Hall Gets Elevator From Omaha Company. January 18, 1972 Braille Buttons On City's Patriotic New Elevator. October 3, 1972 New conference room almost done. November 9, 1977 Breaking out the city safe. June 19, 1978 Citizens in wheelchairs get a lift at City Hall. September 20, 1970 Efficiency cited as reason for move. April 3, 1985 Lot gets new look. June 18, 1985 Is there a hiring freeze? Venard says it's partial. April 1, 1986 First city employee award to be announced this week. August 19, 1986 New press polity at City Hall won't limit reporters' access. August 19, 1986 Silver City man accepts job offer as city engineer. October 28, 1986 City plan cuts jobs, pressure. October 30, 1986 Runte proposes modifications in plan to reorganize city hall. November 12, 1986 Mayor names members of city commissions. January 27, 1987 Students battle 'nerds', fees in city. May 14, 1987City hall asbestos plan nixed for Omaha firm. January 26, 1988 City Hall a tad late removing snow. February 21, 1989 City Hall has look of season. December 15, 1990 City Hall replaced old hay barn. March 18, 1991 City Hall contractors still unpaid. May 18, 1993
Postcard depicting City Hall and Police Station.
Council Bluffs Public Library Special Collectons