Bjornsen Zoning Clash Rouses Cedar Rapids Planning Board
The Cedar Rapids city council will decide on rezoning ten acres east of First and Cottage Grove for a Fountain Square project a $10 million 195 unit condominium. The planning commission split 8 to 5 to back the petition after debates including a tabling attempt by Norman Dake.
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Dake questions ethics in Bjornsen rezoning clash
Dake faced scrutiny over his public appearance at a council hearing on the Bjornsen rezoning. He urged rules to avoid conflicts of interest and suggested lobby contact should go through the full commission. The dispute prompts discussion of new ethics guidelines and policy changes.
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