Churches regather stray 'sheep'. May 3, 1986
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Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI)
Citizens for Community Improvement (CCI) Also see: Smart, Mike
Neighbors discuss ways to prevent area crime. July 29, 1977 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
Citizens' Choice Is Hoden, Re-Elect Franksen, Jensen - Shockey On Park Board
City Annual Reports 3/22/1956 4/2/1958 4/29/1959 5/60 (6/12/60 -- Clipping "City Pay is Below State Average") 1961 -- City report was in form of films slides/strip 4/15/1962 1962 1971 (Sept. 12) Supplement to Nonpareil "Toward a Better Place to Live" 1959
Record Growth Here in 1955. March 22, 1956 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
Four photographs of the Council Bluffs City Auditorium at Bryant and Washington.
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A photograph of a fire truck testing a ladder at the Council Bluffs Auditorium.
City Buget File #1 t end of 1984 Includes 1964 Bond sale (st. improvement) See also: Taxes, city and county
Inflation Sends Taxes 'Rocketing' Into Space. July 27, 1958 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
City Budget File #2 1/1/85-- See also: Tax--Local option sales 3 Taxes--City and County 3
Fire captain says cuts would hurt protection. February 12, 1985 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
Postcard of Council Bluffs City and Police building
City Council candidates answer questions; Focusing on Council Bluffs issues
Keeping An Eye On Election Day...are the four candidates for two open seats on the Council Bluffs City Council. From left are David Christiansen, Nancy Anderson, Dorothy Strohbehn and Selma W. Adams. The polls will open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
City Council File #1 thru 11/19/84 See also: Animal Ordinance Urban Renewal Downtown Redevelopment
Much Work, Little Pay For The City 'Board Of Directors'; Group Reorganizes Tuesday Noon. December 31, 1961 '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
Sewer-rate increases revived by council. July 11, 1989 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
Sewer-rate increases revived by council. July 11, 1989 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
Photo of Mayor Tom Hanafan and City Council-elect: Stan Grote, Charlie Gross, Philip Meyer, Sam Irwin, Dave Tobias. [on back of photo: Council Bluffs Mayor & City Council-elect Nov. 3, 1987
City Council/Mayor 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 seeks city government change. October 2, 1985 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
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
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