Doolin Resigns as Cedar Rapids Rights Chief Amid Ordinance Move
Mark Doolin, executive secretary of Cedar Rapids Human Rights Commission for eight years, resigns effective Nov 14 to become affirmative action administrator at Rockwell Collins. The city council passes a new civil rights ordinance renaming the commission to Civil Rights and expanding coverage to handicaps and age discrimination.
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Two speakers at Cedar Rapids housing code hearing
Two members of the citizens committee spoke on Cedar Rapids proposed minimum housing code during a public hearing. Dick Rehman urged a 10 year inspection cycle and funding from the general fund, while Floyd Bergen and Mayor Don Canney argued for an inspection fee and fair tax treatment. Scott Olson backed a five year plan as reasonable and fundable, noting most rental housing would meet the code and local control over housing issues. Council action on the ordinance is expected soon with state law requiring a code by January 1.
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Cedar Lake Park Master Plan Wins City Council Approval
Cedar Rapids approves the Cedar Lake Park Master Plan drawn by Hansen Lind Meyer for a northeast Cedar Rapids lake behind St. Luke's Hospital owned by Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. The plan advocates a nature area, trails, fishing, non motorized boating, a 22 acre pond, and property purchases. Boat club members oppose motorized craft and a dike, urging retention of river access. Council will seek Iowa Electric agreements and funding.
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Iowa Electric
Iowa City weighs ending free Sunday parking downtown
The City Council may drop free Sunday parking at two new downtown ramps in favor of expanding gate use or staffing and charging the 25 cent hourly rate. A Sunday policy shift follows gates to be installed with the opening of the 450 stall Burlington ramp.
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Locksley trial set to begin Monday in Cedar Rapids suit
The multi million dollar case involves neurosurgeon Herbert B. Locksley versus 14 Cedar Rapids anesthesiologists and two hospitals. Linn District Judge Thomas Horan postponed the trial after Iowa Supreme Court declined to review a pretrial issue about hospital duty to staff with surgeons. Attorneys for the hospitals say the ruling could remove them from the trial, while Locksley’s side argues other disputed matters keep the hospitals in. The anesthesiologists claim Locksley was negligent and incompetent in managing numerous surgeries.
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Linn County negotiators offer wage and benefits terms
The 430 Linn County employees received a two year contract offer based on budget limits and program responsibilities. AFSCME Local 231 representatives heard that overtime would be paid after 40 hours and no rise in insurance premiums is planned next year. The union seeks broader health coverage and a sick leave payback plan, with a next closed session set for November 12.
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