Carriage Hills zoning compromise approved by council
Marion City Council unanimously OK'd a deal between Carriage Hills residents and developers Eugene Dunn and Carl Vasey. The plan zones land north of Carriage Hills to R-2 for single family homes with a buffer, while allowing duplexes and limited multi-family areas further north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carriage Hills
Marion City
Eugene Dunn
Carl Vasey
Dunn
Vasey
44Th Street
Marion approves limited R-3A housing and rezoning plan
Marion officials report developers agree only two three and four family homes in the R-3A zone while Carriage Hills residents withdraw opposition. Midwest Development Co and Dunn Vasey land rezoning to A-3A proceed with a development plan and two more readings required. Other actions include second reading for a drive in bank C-1 zoning request and traffic and fee recovery measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Schott
Marion
Alan Buck
Lantern Court
Carriage Hills
44Th Street
Dunn and Vasey
Paving on Third Street may be dropped after public hearing
Marion City Council weighs canceling the Third Street paving project after residents on 10th to Central avenues objected. A petition signed by 66 percent of property owners cited financial hardship and potential traffic increases. The council will vote February 15 on dropping the project while moving ahead with sewer work and other ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Third Street
Joann Anderson
Third St
Carl Foster
Eddie Begley
10Th Avenue
Central Avenue
Fourth Avenue
20Th Street
22Nd Street
Eighth and
10Th Avenues
26Th Street
Marion Man Complains Of Residential Car Repair Operation
Bob Holecek of 1255 Eighth St. complains about a repair business at 1225 Eighth St. causing street parking and nuisance. City officials say they cannot obtain testimony to build a case. owner claims to repair cars as a hobby. Occupant at the site is listed as Dick Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Bob Holecek
Eighth St
Larry Asaro
Asaro
Charles Kraut
Holecek
Dick Clark
Marion voters review 1.5 million school project plan
Marion Independent School District residents gathered to discuss a proposed 1.5 million dollar addition and renovation at the high school aimed at a 460 seat auditorium and improved facilities for girls athletics art home economics and industrial arts. The steering committee and district officials outlined how the project would enhance education and attract future engineers from Collins with local community funding methods contrasted with neighboring district methods.
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Marion Independent School District
Robert Poole
Poole
Barry Norris
P.E
Iris Taylor
Marion
Lincoln
Cedar Rapids
Five Seasons
C. Robert Bennett
Collins
Les Dollinger
Linn-Mar
Unions weigh Chile boycott as rights pledged
North and South American union leaders delay a trade boycott after Chile’s military government promises to restore trade union rights. The stance remains undecided as the plan faces political and economic questions across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chile
Ambulance ordinance speeds through Marion Council
Marion City Council approved a new ambulance ordinance on first reading and waived final readings. The update requires EMT trained attendants, defines vehicle size and equipment, raises fees from 10 to 25 dollars, and places the fire chief in charge of inspections. Burrows application referred for staff study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
David P. Burrows
Charles Kraut
Jim Ford
The
Gazette
Fire Department
Eddie Begley
Burrows
Marion Briefs Silver Replating Sale Ad
February sale notice from Ray's Jewelry advertising silver replating during February. Includes thanks to friends for cards and calls from Er nest Sproston.
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Ray
Ernest Sproston
Adv
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