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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1979
Page
10
Marion City Council moved ahead on adopting a new fire code to align with national standards. Officials say the ordinance will not close businesses or impose fines. permits may be issued for select hazardous operations with annual inspections.
Marion property owner Frank Lochner withdrew his rezoning petition for 2387 10th Ave after neighbors voiced strong opposition to plans for two eight or twelve unit buildings. The council had denied earlier requests and Lochner left open the possibility of returning with new plans, while critics warned of ongoing costs and traffic concerns.
Marion City Manager Larry Asaro said Cedar Rapids agreed to set Marion’s portion of the bus subsidy at 26000 dollars. Cedar Rapids had sought 28000 dollars to continue service, up from last year’s 24000 dollar subsidy.
A public hearing is scheduled for May 3 at 7 30 p m in Marion City Hall on issuing 600000 in industrial development revenue bonds for Hill and Williams trucking expansion. The bonds would not cost Marion taxpayers. the city acts only as conduit for the funds.
The Marion Building Department approved multiple permits. Welsh and Welsh Construction slated a fourplex at 4961 Tama Street costing 83,923. Jim Sramek plans a four plex at 3260 Ninth Street for 82,576. LeMoyne Warner seeks a new dwelling at 3100 26th Avenue for 81,906. Don Holsinger files for a detached garage at 325 South 15th Street for 3,168. Robert Orend requests a room addition at 865 South Seventh Street for 5,186.
Terry Chew submitted his resignation to the Marion City Council effective April 30, ending his tenure as city engineer since 1973. He will become manager of the Marion office of Anderson Consultants, Inc., a Des Moines firm. Chew joined Marion in 1971 after graduating from Iowa State University. City Manager Larry Asaro will form a committee to hire a replacement with help from national engineering publications.
Marion City Council gave preliminary approval Thursday for Dry Creek Estates a 30 acre project by Tom Vesey west of Linnwood Knolls between 10th and 14th avenues. The plan includes 19 large lots with homes priced from 70 000 to over 100 000 and aims to keep the natural setting while triggering debates over flood plain erosion and road ownership.
Local column notes an invasion by bunnies in Marion area as a light item. Includes ads for Danish Maid Bakery and community events with dates and contact numbers.
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