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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1982
Page
8
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved higher residential garbage pickup rates and expanded landfill charges effective Monday. Monthly rates rise from 3 to 4.25 dollars, with seniors at 2.125 under certain limits. New fees apply for personally hauled waste and for non residents. Additional tiered rates set for cars, trailers, vans, and commercial haulers.
The council set hearings for March 17 on issuing 11.5 million in airport bonds for a new terminal and runway work and 120,000 in industrial development bonds for Climate Engineers Inc. A March 10 hearing will consider adopting a new city electrical code. The council approved a Burlington Trailways lease for 792 square feet at 5702 a year for five years with a five year renewal option.
United Way directors reviewed the current year budget for the United Cerebral Palsy Center after a windfall loss of federal funds. The $26 096 grant faces scrutiny to verify expenditures and potential service changes amid agency allocations and upcoming appeals from Salvation Army and Red Cross.
A 20 year old report notes President Kennedy appeared to outlast attendees at multiple social events, lingering through gatherings and leaving after long evenings with hosts and guests.
Linn County will continue under its 1971 master plan for Squaw Creek despite critics of the revised plan. Conservation Board members Jeanne Andrea and Roger Dochterman approved the revision which included a larger wildlife area and a lakeside drive, while Tom Neenan and Dave Lyon opposed it. Board member Mike Gibney has resigned, new member not yet named. Neenan said the lake could be built eventually if funded, but he doubts it will happen soon and worries erosion from the roadway.
A 17 year old Cedar Rapids boy was charged with second degree burglary after his case was waived to adult court. Gary L. Clouse of 1305 B Ave NE was detained at the Lester Klouda residence at 411 17th St SE during a Feb 13 break in and held in the Linn County Jail on a 7500 bond.
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