Urban Renewal plan debated in Muscatine 1970s case
A Muscatine Iowa urban renewal project led by Stanley Consultants proposed a tax freezing financing plan. The city council referred it to the Plan and Zoning Commission, then approved after conformance findings. Bonding and legal challenges followed through 1975, culminating in a Supreme Court ruling sustaining most aspects. The council eyed legal counsel retention and appraisal firms for the district.
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Stanley Consultants Inc
SCI
Muscatine City
W. Third Street
Iowa Avenue
Alley No. 2
Plan and Zoning Commission
Harvey H. Uhlenhopp
Supreme Court
Stohr
Uhlenhopp
Charles W. Coates
Patrick Ryan
City bond plan tests capacity as project resumes
The resumed project would push bonding beyond the city cap though bonds pledge credit rather than create direct city liability. City officials argue capacity remains sufficient after adjustments, with $1.05 million available for the Iowa law project and costs covered by bond proceeds and developer arrangements. Presence of key city and future officials noted. some members absent.
How the Iowa law Urban Renewal works
Under the Iowa urban renewal statute the developer pays taxes at current rates. The portion equal to the Jan 1 1974 valuation of 7 331 is sent to school district city and county as normal property tax. The remaining taxes totaling 60 498 fund bond retirement for acquisition relocation demolition and related costs. The 1974 valuation is frozen for 20 years so tax revenue to the three bodies is fixed while mill rates may vary. The project budget covers planning appraisals legal costs demolition relocation and immovable fixtures with a net project cost of 693 939 financed by 800 000 in urban renewal bonds.
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Ryan
Robert Hermick
Des Moines
Herrick, Langdon, Belin, Harris, Langdon and Helmick
Helmick
Iowa
Coates
Towa Law
Locust Street
Coates and Ryan
Ronald Hansen
Patrick Hopewell
John Duncan
Sth
Larry Kemp
Wayne Garrett
Richard Waltman
A.M
Buster’ Thornton
Evelyn Schauland
Robert McFadden
William Angell
Harold H. Vischer Sr
Harold Peters
Tsalesis Co
Genesee
Arrests and thefts reported in Muscatine incidents
Police reported multiple offenses including larceny over $20 for a coat theft from the Elms restaurant tied to Paulette Oeltjen, marijuana possession for Marion E. Hinkhouse, and thefts of snow tires and car batteries. Two accidents were recorded, one on Oregon Street and Grain Processing Drive, another on Isett Avenue near Scott Street, with Gladys Johnson sustaining a head injury.
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Muscatine
Paulette Oeltjen
Lamar
Nancy Stigers
Elms
Park Avenue
Marion E. Hinkhouse
Rt. 2
Paul Terry
Houser St
Dorothy H. Langan
Rt. 6
Kenneth L. Sly
Hubbard
Isett Avenue
Scott Street
Gladys M. Johnson
Rt. 4
Isett
Johnson
Muscatine General Hospital
Fire damages home in Muscatine on Evans Street
Fire fighters extinguished a blaze at Linda Littrel’s home 408 Evans Street. About 11:35 a.m. a four year old boy playing with matches in an upstairs closet started the fire. Heavy fire and smoke damaged the closet and second story. Journal photos by Tom Korte.
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Muscatine City
Linda Littrel
Evans St
Joe Fry
Bill Carter
Littrel
YMCA Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Set
The monthly YMCA Men’s Fellowship Breakfast runs 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. Friday at the YMCA. Bill Piecuch leads the program and Rich Severson presents a book report. No reservations required. Open to all men. Call 263-4813 for details.
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YMCA
Bill Piecuch
Rich Severson
Miss Your Paper Delivery Help Now Available
If your carrier fails to deliver, contact the Journal circulation department at 262.233 between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and Saturdays from 3 to 4 p.m. Jeil Lee Rice supervisor.
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Journal
Muscatine Journal Delivery Rates and Hours
Muscatine Journal announces daily publication hours Monday through Friday from 8am to noon on Saturdays. Rates listed for city carriers 32.60 month, 3.00 year. other carriers 29.5 month, 26 per year. mail editions vary by distance, servicemen and students have special rates.
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Muscatine Journal
Lee Enterprises, Inc
Ford St
Muscatine
Iowa
Entech
Associated Press
AP News
City of Muscatine
Garrier
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Iowa Law Urban Renewal History
Robert K. Stohr
7Th Judicial District
Iowa Supreme Court
Tom Korte
Joe Beckey
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By Bob Lamb
Isaiah Bowman
America
Bowman
Fairbanks
Dial
W. 4Th St
Der
YM Men’s Fellowship
Jeil Lee Rice
Super
Parates
Blackbelt Academy
Heiskey & Mair
Pat’s Repair Service
Bush Street
Clyde F. Wakefield
P.E
Plaza Theatres
al Pacino
Bobby
Needle Park
Rooster Gogburn
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