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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1996
Page
9
The Gazette invites profiles of people born outside the United States who now live in Eastern Iowa. Share life journeys and name groups aiding integration. Include contact details and submit by April 15 to Neighbors, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, or call Elizabeth Kutter at 319 398 8272.
Former Monticello Police Chief Burt Walters seeks to return as a sergeant after his dismissal. Walters' attorney Doug Herman warned of potential litigation if the city does not respond within a month. The council heard the appeal but took no action, noting the mayor dismissed Walters to prevent future problems.
Southgate Development Co received initial approval to build a 48 unit condo complex plus five 10 unit apartments at Fairview Lane and Highway 965 and sold 36 units. the site will need rezoning from commercial to residential. Lee Brothers Construction 48 unit condo on Penn Street was defeated over inadequate access to Penn Street amid single family zoning. The council will seek recommendations from Johnson County Council of Governments on improving access.
University Hospitals aims to save 65.5 million by cutting jobs and cutting spending over five years. About 90 to 100 employees may be affected by June 30 with furloughs and potential reassignments at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
About 35 residents and business owners met at Wihli's Barber Shop to oppose a city proposal to add a turn lane and widen Mount Vernon Road SE between 26th and 38th streets and East Post Road. They fear loss of homes and businesses and urged alternatives while noting costs to underground utilities and trees.
Several hundred neighbors oppose developer John Rinderknecht's rezoning for a 20 acre mixed use site at C Avenue and Boyson Road NE. The City Planning Commission refused to recommend the rezoning, while the City Council may act soon. Opponents fear traffic and impact on Bowman Woods Elementary and nearby residential areas.
The Cedar Rapids City Council will approve a scaled down maintenance building for the new police station after bids exceeded the $550 000 estimate. Kinderknecht Associates remains the main contractor with a adjusted bid of 528 686 dollars for metal panel clad design. The project funded by a 14 million bond is set to open in February 1997.
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