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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-07-16 Correspondencei CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 16, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Item Number: 8.a. Bob Oppliger: A sweep Angie Jordan - Iowa City & Johnson County First Responders - present and building community Kellie Fruehling From: bob oppliger <boboppliger@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2019 12:17 PM To: John Grier, Jody Matherly; Marcia Bollinger; Juli Seydell Johnson; Brad Barker; fjohnson@cojohnson.ia.us Cc: James Throgmorton; Council; Geoff Fruin Subject: A sweep Chiefs Greier, Matherly, Director Johnson et al. Thursday evening was a double header sweep for the South Side Neighborhood and Iowa City Community Outreach, First, I'd like to thank police, emergency responders and our southside firefighters for their presence and active participation in our bike rodeo. Upwards of 50 kids participated, some as young as 3, and many with parents in -tow. If that's possible, we had the luxury of having "too" many volunteers. The engagement by city personnel added to the fun and excitement. The event significantly exceeded my expectations especially considering the weather We were the under card for the Weatherby Party in the Park which was ramping up as I was leaving. A crowd was already forming, the band tuning up, and the parking lot was full. There was a minor "traffic jam" at the Taylor & Burns intersection, with cars lining the streets in both directions. I'm sure the event was a success. While it might not have the glitter of the upcoming Jazz Festival, the evening certainly reflects well on our community and the work of city staff. In addition to our attributes about Literature and the Arts, events like this make Iowa City a great place to live for everyone. Thanks, Bob Oppliger Education & Advocacy Coordinator Bicyclists of Iowa City & Member, Board of Directors League of American Bicyclists PS BIC & the South District Neighborhood (the neighborhood that rides) will be co -hosting a Thursday Leisure Ride leaving from Grant Wood School July 18 at 6. 1 Kellie Fruehling From: AJ <fivecaloriebanjo@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2019 1:32 AM To: John Grier; Jody Matherly; fjohnson@co johnson.ia.us; Council Cc: *Community Relations; Adam Schmerbach; Denise Brotherton; Sadie McDowell; Matthew Farrey; christian-penick@iowa-city.org; Greg Tinnes; Brad Barker; RaQuishia Harrington; sups@cojohnson.ia.us; gensup@cojohnson.ia.us Subject: RE: Iowa City & Johnson County First Responders: present and building community Dear City Council Members, It's technically the next day, but I'm still NOT done being SO filled by the success of our South District Neighborhood Association's first summer bike rodeo, and I have to give thanks! ! ! After the spring school bike rodeos at Alexander and Wood Elementary schools it was clear that we had a large number of youth and families to continue to reach out to and offer bicycling education and fund. We are lucky to have Bob Oppliger, Bicyclists of Iowa City, The Bike Library, University of Iowa Head Trauma, Bike World and the many other partners Bob has brought together over the years of building his bike education events. This event was a coordinated effort of the South District Neighborhood Association, the ICPL bookmobile and the IC sponsored Party in the Park. The goal was to offer families and youth an event in the area who were unable to attend school rodeos and/or wanted more practice with bike safety in a safe, familiar space within their neighborhood. We also wanted to provide access to the biking world to youth who do not have a bike or helmet. Table to Table provided healthy food options that many kids and families tried and took along with them, the SD Neighborhood Association was able to promote monthly meetings along with the Bike to Book: A Little Free Library Adventure summer event (to promote active living, increased literacy during the summer months, and exploration of the South District). PLUS, this event partnered with the IC Rec department and the Iowa Children's Museum to gift participants free swim and museum passes. Finally, we wanted to increase awareness of Party in the Park and the Book Mobile to residents in the community. I could go on and on about the partnerships and collaborations that made this event possible and successful, but an incredibly important one I REALLY want to highlight and share with you all was that with the Johnson County Ambulance Service, Iowa City Police Department and the Iowa City Fire Department. With so much going on this spring and summer regarding the shootings, I personally feel it's even MORE important to provide positive opportunities to youth and families, get out and not only know you neighbors, but also those that serve us all! At the summer bike rodeo event: the JCAS on duty arrived at the event ready to engage and be a very positive presence throughout the event. They were fantastically patient and helpful at their given bike station especially with the children. The ICPD's Neighborhood Response/Resource Officer was kind and helpful passing out snacks and chatting with folks at the food station. The ICPD's Community Engagement officer was helpful at the hand -signal station on the bike obstacle course and mingled with the folks at the event too. The Iowa City Fire Department, who attended some of the school rodeos, showed up as always ready to be hands on helpers whether that was tying shoes, passing out prizes, or being a big help with the take-down of the event when all the volunteers were very tired and needed an infusion of energy. The ICFD, especially this particular crew at station #3, I wanted to share, has had many positive comments from resident volunteers and families after the events. People have been very pleased with how attentive and engaging they are especially to the children. All of the responders on these shifts were so helpful in different ways, and I HAVE to say they were all very PRESENT at this event. This means a lot to me as a resident, and also as someone who doesn't always know how many volunteers or participants will attend events (especially these new ones in the neighborhood). Their support really lifts my spirits and inspires me to continue serving my neighborhood. They serve every time their on shift, I can serve here and there too! It makes me wonder too, what was it about THIS event, THIS group of first responders that seemed. SO engaging? I don't have an answer, but whatever it is I hope ALL first responders have a chance to be around and learn some of their techniques, skills, and engaging ways. Maybe this already happens? The families and the youth that came to this event unaccompanied by adults had a chance to be around these hard working first responders in a non -emergency situation where they were all together working on empowering our youth and building a positive, supportive environment where kids could be brave and try out some difficult obstacles. I hope that the first responders were able to witness and realize the effect they had on all the residents who volunteered, families who attended this event and the Party in the Park event directly afterwards, along with the youth who kept asking when the next bike rodeo would be!!! I also hope they were aware of how precious these kiddos are to us adults in the neighborhood. I want the kids to feel like they're part of a neighborhood while also doing the same for the families and adults in the South District. I hope the first responders felt like they too got to know adults and children so that when they see them at a different more stressful time they can recall this positive interaction too. I can only imagine what it's like during emergency calls for all involved, and I believe having many different positive interactions with folks helps increase empathy for those in the emergency situation and those responding to it. I am grateful that I live in Iowa City where community engagement is a priority, and I look forward to more events where we work together to wrap our positive energy around our first responders, our neighbors, and especially around our youth! On another, somewhat related note, it has been a challenge to myself this summer to do a ride -along with all the first responders in our town to gain perspective, build rapport, and encourage OTHER residents to ride -along and get a first hand experience of the jobs done by JCAS, ICPD and ICFD. I think the awareness I've been gaining through these experiences has made me a more informed resident, a more educated person, and even more committed to community building at a neighborhood level. Each ride -along has been a very humbling experience, AND a great opportunity for me to ask my MILLIONS of questions (for those who know me, y'all KNOW I have a ton). I am grateful for their time and insight into jobs I know very little. I appreciate their patience and guidance too! I want to also thank these departments for continuing and building the summer youth program to bring our community youth closer to these jobs and people in the line of work that serves the community. The quality of the programming and also seeing the departments collaborate really is something I as a resident (and many others) are very proud of going on in our town. It's incredible what can be done together! ! ! I'm personally very curious about other efforts of community engagement our first responders do that I'm not aware of, any efforts they want any type of resident input or neighborhood assistance to continue, promote and grow efforts (example: Fired Up About Reading, Safety Village), or anything they might want folks from the community to know about or share! The two examples mentioned have been very well received by many parents over the years who appreciate the attention to detail like creating more access for youth with specific challenges/barriers. If there are more ideas or chances for idea sharing on increasing accessibility in events/programs I, along with others, want to help create bridges and opportunity too!!! In closing, it really made me feel like our summer bike rodeo neighborhood event was important when there was SO much support from City and County departments. We will continue inviting them to our neighborhood events, and we also want to be supportive and knowledgeable to things the City departments have going on that they want to share with the South District neighborhood or things you all want to collaborate to create or continue. Thank you City Council Members for your time and for supporting these City Departments especially these particular men and women who were working this shift! Is there opportunity to increase community engagement??? Perhaps this is already going on? If not, it'd be AWESOME to increase quality experiences like this recent summer bike rodeo neighborhood event as it touches so many lives directly neighbors and city employees alike! Grateful to call Iowa City my home, Angie Jordan South District Resident Item Number: 8.b. i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 16, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Anne Duggan - Bike Accommodations at College and Gilbert streets Kellie Fruehling From: Think Bicycles Johnson County <thinkbicycles@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2019 12:59 PM To: Jim Throgmorton; John Thomas; Pauline Taylor; Bruce Teague; Mazahir Salih; Susan Mims; Rockne Cole; Council Cc: Geoff Fruin Subject: Bike Accommodations at College and Gilbert streets Mayor Throgmorton, City Councilors, It has recently come to our attention that replacement and expansion of the bike rack at the corner of College and Gilbert streets have been planned to take space currently part of the Edible Garden running along the north side and west corner of the Robert A Lee Rec Center. I have been told that the expansion of the space is to accommodate the original rack plus bikeshare bikes. While adding additional spaces and seeking to make space for additional bicycle traffic is both commendable and forward -thinking, I want to urge a different solution. Bicyclists and urban garden supporters are allies in the movement to make Iowa City a more livable community. Backyard Abundance has done a wonderful job turning an unused and, frankly, ugly, side of the building into a wonderland of food and flowers. We urge you to reconsider this. At the same time, bicycle accommodations are sorely needed at that corner, especially with the opening of The Chauncey and the businesses that will be resident in the building. Luckily, there are other options, including but not limited to the following: ° Covered parking in the adjacent ramp (where the former bike impound area was located); ° Turning an on -street parking space or two into bike corrals that would accommodate up to 12 bikes apiece; ° Bring the parklet that had previously resided on Dubuque Street to College Street. The parklet, with its whimsical "Play" shape, would fit in with both the Rec Center and the businesses that will be located there. In short, there are a range of options that would accommodate even more bicycles. I urge you to consider one of them instead of the limited space that encroaches on an important addition to the downtown community. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Anne Duggan Past President Think Bicycles of Johnson County Together, we can make a difference! Individual memberships of Think Bicycles of Johnson County cost only $10 a year. Sponsoring businesses and organizations are $25 a year. Find out more at thinkbicvcles.org. Facebook: Think Bicycles of Johnson County Twitter: @thinkbicycles Instagram: Think Bicycles i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 16, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description John Balmer: mccollister blvd Item Number: 8.c. Kellie Fruehling From: John Balmer <john@pscia.com> Sent: Monday, July 01, 2019 3:49 PM To: Council Subject: mccolister blvd. Honorable Mayor and Council Members. It has come to my attention that a majority of the City Council has determined that McColister Blvd. which is an arterial street is to be given one of your infamous road diets.This is to occur from South Gilbert going east when it will eventually be connected to Sycamore.Why may I ask is this being done in light of the number of vehicles that potentially will be utilizing this ever expanding residential area?? I also have heard that not only will the road be narrowed but there will be parking allowed on at least one side and maybe both?? What is the reasoning behind this particular decision?? While there may be sentiment from some council members to reduce automobile traffic for whatever reason this is not the time to be experimenting especially when this area of the community has continued to expand and develop a mix of more reasonable cost housing.This would be quite short sighted to suddenly change this street that currently is serving as an arterial and now to downgrade it to almost a collector. If I am incorrect in what I have just stated than I surely would like to know. However if what I have been told is true than I object most strongly to this proposal. Thank you. John Balmer t- PSC oisTaieurioH JOHN BALMER CEO PH: 319-338-3601 FAX: 319-337-7937 www.oscia.com AW1I Q- CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 16, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Matthew Deforest: I C Pet Stores Item Number: 8.d. Kellie Fruehling From: Matthew Deforest <matthew.def@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2019 8:47 PM To: Council; Bruce Teague; Jim Throgmorton; John Thomas; Mazahir Salih; Pauline Taylor; Rockne Cole; Susan Mims Subject: Please see my letter to the council attached. Attachments: IC_Council_Pet_Stores.pdf Sent from my Wad July 1, 2019 Dear Iowa City City Council, I'm writing to implore you to look into a ban on the retail sale of companion animals (dogs, cats, rabbits). There is overwhelming evidence that the pets sold in "pet stores" come from both backyard breeders and large facilities where animals are kept in deplorable conditions. There simply is no need for pet stores: individuals and families can buy dogs and cats directly from responsible, conscientious breeders who invite people to their farms and homes to meet their dogs and cats before purchasing. Please put a stop to the system of factory breeding where the animals are sold wholesale to pet stores. There is no oversight in this system, the USDA cannot keep the cruelty away, and thus the profits are put over animal welfare. want to call your attention to a recent investigation into several Petland stores in Florida, Michigan, and Texas. While these stores are not local to Iowa or Iowa City, they show the systematic abuses that take place at retail pet stores, and specifically in those affiliated with the Petland brand. Please see the article below for more information, and please consider passing a ban on the retail sale of animals in Iowa City. We can join the other progressive regions in the country doing the same thing, and be at the forefront of this humane movement. https:Hblog.humanesociety.org/2019/05/hsus-u ndercover-investipation-reveals-more-sick- dead-puppies-at-petland-stores. html Thank you for your time, Matthew J. DeForest Iowa City, IA i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 16, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Jeffery Ford: Fair and equitable city Item Number: 8.e. Kellie Fruehlin From: Sent: To: Subject: Council members, Jeffery Ford <jlford36@me.com> Wednesday, July 03, 2019 2:28 PM Council Fair and equitable city I want the emphasize my thoughts related to the budget survey for 2021 and beyond. It is critical that In its pursuit of a fair and equitable city, that the council wrestles with the impact of its property taxes and therefore city budget, on the affordability of housing within the city. A sustainable and healthy city budget is essential to the foundation of an equitable and fair environment to all members of the community. No city is sustainable if a segment of its population is priced out of the market. Our property taxes are currently among the highest in the nation. This impacts the affordability of housing for people at all income levels. Fair housing policy requires sustainable cost for entry-level service people, trades people, nurses, bankers, tellers, etc. we also want to be able to attract individuals with higher incomes and their ability to contribute to the community. The first step to a fair and equitable community is affordability across a wide spectrum of incomes. Thank you, Jeffery The cure ... is the quiet riot of the wild, nearby. Timothy Egan Item Number: 8.f. i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 16, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Betsy Potter: Selection Committee for Alley RFP Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Fellow Council members, Jim Throgmorton Sunday, July 07, 2019 1:22 PM Council betsy@downtowniowacity.com FW: Selection Committee for Alley RFP All of us have received Betsy Potter's July 5 email (see below). At our July 16 work session, please be prepared to discuss (1) whether you think we should assign a council member to the consultant selection committee and (2) who to appoint if the answer is yes. Mayor Jim Throgmorton Iowa City City Council, At -Large From: Betsy Potter [betsy@downtowniowacity.com] Sent: Friday, July 5, 2019 1:31 PM To: John Thomas; Rockne Cole; Susan Mims; Pauline Taylor; Jim Throgmorton; Mazahir Salih; Bruce Teague Subject: Selection Committee for Alley RFP Rockne, Susan, Pauline, John, Jim, Mazahir, and Bruce, On May 1st, the ICDD released an RFP to our downtown architectural firms, for the alley space between Linn St & Dubuque St. The RFP was seeking designs, recommendations, scope and costs for improvements for the space that can be done in partnership with property owners and the ICDD to improve the safety and cleanliness of the identified alley space. The hope is for the design, research, analysis and recommendations for this alley has the potential to contribute to future updates on a larger scale downtown. We are pleased to report that we are expecting to receive 5 proposals on July 15th from downtown firms. We would like to invite a City of Iowa City Council member to represent the committee and join us to discuss and help select the winning proposal. Attached is the RFP for your review. The selection committee will consist of property owners, business owners, ICDD staff, City of Iowa City staff and ICDD board members. The committee will meet on July 18th from 2-5Pm at the ICDD office at 103 E College St suite 200. Please let me know if you are able to name a representative and if they are able to join us. Thank you! Betsy Potter she, her, hers Director of Operations www.downtowniowacity.com<https: //protect - us. mimecast.com/s/AKTbC73MKqu92R9tBAibN?domain=downtowniowacity.com> betsy@ downtowniowacity. com <mailto:betsy@ downtowniowacity. com> 103 E College St. Suite 200 319-354-0863 extension 500 Cell: 319-331-9557 [https: //docs.google.com/a/downtowniowacity.com/uc?id=oB_r- x3I_ig_1TFF5RiFYMoltbEo&export=download] [https://drive-thirdparLy.googleusercontent.com/16/type/application/vnd.google-apps.document] RFP - Downtown Alley Renovation Pilot Program< https: //protect- us.mimecast. com/s/7MNhC68MJptx7Wxf6o 8SY?domain=docs.google. com> P- Downtown Alley Renovation Pilot Program - Google Docs Downtown Alley Revitalization Request for Proposals (RFP) Issued by the Iowa City Downtown District May 1, 2019 1. Project Introduction and Services Requested The Iowa City Downtown District(ICDD) is requesting proposals from qualified firms to analyze existing conditions and provide recommendations, scope and costs for alley revitalization for the alley between Linn St & Dubuque St near Sports Column and Yacht Club. With the alley acting as the primary entrance for at least two businesses currently, it is an ideal candidate for improvements and activation. During continued community outreach and current strategic planning for the ICDD, board members, community members and business owners have prioritized alley activation, cleanliness and safety as a primary issue for downtown. While the alleyways currently are seen as areas for waste collection, parking, short cuts or backdoor entrances, the ICDD is committed to helping reinvent these spaces to improve cleanliness and safety for all of downtown. Many times a forgotten space in downtown, alleys within the district hold great potential for retail entrances, outdoor seating and activation. The project design should lead with the vision to provide better walkability, opportunities for green infrastructure, support local businesses, create unique space for cultural events and activities, local art opportunities and provide intimate comfortable spaces within the proposed alley. The alley is a combination of private and right of way space. Buildings are under private ownership. The alley surface and ROW is under the jurisdiction and control of the City of Iowa City. This proposal could include recommendations for the ROW within the alley but the primary bulk of design should rely on partnerships with private buildings and spaces with support from the Iowa City Downtown District. (The 20141owa City Downtown and Streetscape and Pedestrian Mall Streetscape P/an Update should be referenced for possible future City ROW plans in this alley.) The design, research, analysis, and recommendations for this alley have the potential to contribute to the future ROW updates downtown. Ideas and inspirations created in this project may continue to inspire the city to imagine new possibilities for alleyways citywide. The following are the goals of the project: • Authentic / Dynamic: Establish an exciting project that addresses current challenges with creative solutions while offering opportunities for activation of the designated alley. o Create an identity for the alley with naming, emphasis on the entrances, and incorporating locally driven art • Clean & Safe: The project should specifically address opportunities for clean and safe concerns as identified by key stakeholders. o Addition of lighting to make the alley feel more inviting and safe o Urban agriculture, rain gardens, hardy landscaping Page 1 o ps://docs.google.com/document/d/1-8bt6dAanloeEowYK96cC7IOROt3 co WIxFsoJJBnYxw/edit 7/9/20 P- Downtown Alley Renovation Pilot Program - Google Docs • Encourage Private Use and Investment: Overall project should focus on the private space while broadly identifying key opportunities for ROW enhancements. o Outdoor furniture, canopies and seating areas o Adding and enhancing alley business entrances Designated Alley The designated alley for this initial renovation is between Dubuque and Linn St. The alley is currently used on a number of levels for waste containers, service trucks for restaurant deliveries, personal vehicle access to residential parking garage, pedestrian walking access and two businesses that have main entrances along the alley (see map). Concepts proposed will consider these restrictions and ROW requirements from the City of Iowa City. 2. Project Scope & Budget This project is intended to transform the designated alley into a safer, retail -orientated and pedestrian -friendly place by implementing the strategies from the conceptual design through phases as determined by budget. The selected firm will create conceptual designs and work with any necessary sub -consultants (engineering, lighting etc.) to ensure baseline feasibility of the proposal. The work is to be done in the 2019/20 fiscal year budget. The project budget is 530,000 and is intended to cover design, work with sub -consultants, draft concepts and phase 1 of improvements. Estimates for the following phases and improvements should be included in the proposal. Page 2 o ps:Hdocs.google.com/document/d/1-8bt6dAanIoeEowYK96cC7IOROt3coWIxFsoJJBnYxw/edit 7/9/20 P- Downtown Alley Renovation Pilot Program - Google Docs 3. Project Schedule The following is the timeline of the project: • May 1st RFP is released • July 15th deadline to submit RFPs • July 20th winning proposals are selected 4. Submittal Requirements and Due Date Submittal Requirements Proposers shall, at a minimum, include the following information: • Provide an original, signed cover letter identifying firm's legal name and address of the proposing entity and a statement on the proposed team's desire to work on this project for ICDD. • Primary contact person and contact information. • A list of similar or innovative projects your firm has completed with they key personnel proposed for the project. Please provide at least (3) references with contact information. • Provide sample concept plans as an indication of creativity and work product that includes approach to designing the alley renovations, challenges, and opportunities in design and what measures will need to be implemented to address them. • Fee structure with estimated cost of services with a not to exceed total, including a proposed payment schedule with associated milestones. • limit the total length of project proposal to a maximum of 10 pages Delivery and Due Date Proposals are to be delivered by email in a pdf document by Monday, July 15th. Please send directly to Betsy Potter at betsvC@downtowniowacitv.com. Selection Process ICDD staff will evaluate each proposal individually and in the context of all other proposals. Proposals must be fully responsive to the requirements described in the RFP. The criteria against which each proposal will be considered may include the following: • Compliance with stated goals • Compliance with Submittal Requirements • Qualification of firm, project team, and consultants (not to exceed one page) • Ability to perform work, and deliver completed project by September 21st. • Fee structure and estimated cost of services including a proposed payment schedule with associated milestones 5. Contacts for Questions Betsy Potter Iowa City Downtown District Email: betsy0downtowniowacitv.com Cell: 319-331-9551 Nancy Bird Iowa City Downtown District Email: nancvC?downtowniowacitv.com Phone: 319-354-0863 Page 3 o ps:Hdocs.google.com/document/d/l -8bt6dAanIoeEowYK96cC7lOROt3coWIxFsoJJBnYxw/edit 7/9/20 i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 16, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Item Number: 8.g. Description Megan Alter: results of survey - what should go into Lucky's space [Staff response included] Kellie Fruehling From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Monday, July 08, 2019 2:25 PM To: 'Megan Alter'; Council Subject: RE: results of survey: what should go into Lucky's space Hi Megan, Thank you for sharing this information. I know the City Council was appreciative of your presentation and I will make sure the mall ownership receives this as well. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Again, thanks for compiling the information. Geoff From: Megan Alter [ma iIto: Mega n.Alter@act.org] Sent: Monday, July 8, 2019 1:41 PM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org> Subject: results of survey: what should go into Lucky's space Good afternoon, Thank you for the opportunity to present public input regarding future use of the space occupied by Lucky's in the IC Marketplace. I have attached both the slide deck I presented during public comments of July 2's meeting and the full Survey Monkey results of the social media advertised survey I created. The responses to the open-ended questions are not included in the pdf, but are summarized in the slide deck. While I know that Council is not solely responsible for deciding on the next tenants of IC Marketplace, no doubt Council wants the feedback from IC residents to better inform discussions with the mall owners, which could influence terms and/or services in that space for it to be more successful. Thank you, Megan Alter 936 Aspen Court IC 52240 . W u LL V) V) i- u PJ V# o r 0 V) " r 0 1- W 0 V W t Z (00000) 0 L 11 a0� flT W {) M Q- W W _U) U J 0 U) 4-j CU Lol I C`• Ca 0 Q co E -0 4-0 0 0- E V'J 0 r CU El x C + C G Ch Ic f V d L f0 6° D 0 0 Li- C4 L M vJ L6 M L C14 cn LO CQ- N. 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(1=most important 10=least important) Answered: 231 Skipped:3 clothing grocery foodhub/hall laundromat anchor store one-stop (Target) affordable indoor... restaurants muni -use child care other 1/10 TOTAL S 176 189 182 169 189 215 187 189 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 clothing 1.70% 11.23%u 17.05% 3.82% 16.48% 15.91% 9.09% 6.82% 7.39% 3.98% 2.84`70 3 21 30 12 29 28 16 12 13 7 5 grocery 12.17% 22.75%0 10.58% 10.58% 10.58% 9.52% 6.35% 6.88% 3.70% 4.76% 2.12% 23 43 20 20 20 18 12 13 7 9 4 foodhub/hall 3.30% 9.39'io 1,3.741ro 15.38`0 12.09% 17.58% 13.74% 6.04% 2.75% 4:40% 1.10% 6 i8 25 23 22 32 25 11 5 8 2 laundromat 0.59% 2.37% 0.59% 2.9G% 2.37% 6.51% 8.88% 12.43% 23.67% 28.40% 11.24% 1 4 1 5 4 11 15 21 40 48 19 anchor 4.7,3% 21.16% 12.70°I0 15.34% 12.70% 10.05 % 6.88% 7.41% 3.70% 4.23% 1.06% store 9 40 24 29 24 19 13 14 7 8 2 one-stop C37.13% 11.57% 5.56% 2.78% 4.17% 3.24% 1.85% 0.46% 0.46% 0.93% 1.85% (Target) 145 25 12 6 9 7 4 1 1 2 4 affordable 3.21% 16.04% 14.44% 12.83% 1123% 6.42% 17.11% 8.02% 4.28% 4.28% 2.14% indoor 6 30 27 24 21 12 32 15 8 8 4 recreation space restaurants 8.99% 8.47% 11.64% 15.87% 11AI% 1C.05% 10.56% 13.76% 5.82% 2.12% 1.59% 17 16 22 30 21 19 20 26 11 4 3 1/10 TOTAL S 176 189 182 169 189 215 187 189 What should go in Lucky's old space? SurveyMonkey multi -use 1.09% 2.17% 12.50% 13.59% 9.24% 7.61% 11.96% 16.30% 16.85% 5.98% 2.72% 2 4 23 25 17 14 22 30 31 11 5 184 child care 2.25% 2.81% 4.49% 2.81% 5.06% 6.18% 5.06% 9.55% 22.47% 33.15% 6.18% 4 5 8 5 9 11 9 17 40 59 11 178 other 5.76% 0.72% 1.44% 4.32% 3.60% 0.00% 1.44% 7.19% 6.47% 7.91% 61.15% 8 1 2 6 5 0 2 10 9 1 85 139 WAII7 What should go in Lucky's old space? SurveyMonkey Q2 If you selected other, please provide a brief explanation. Answered: 81 Skipped: 153 3/10 What should go in Lucky's old space? SurveyMonkey Q3 How useful would this new service/business be to the South end of town? Answered: 216 Skipped: 18 Extremely useful Very useful Somewhat useful Not so useful Not at all useful 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% So% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Extremely useful 67.59% Very useful 25.46% Somewhat useful 6.02% Not so useful 0.46% Not at all useful 0.46% TOTAL 4/10 146 55 13 1 1 216 What should go in Lucky's old space? SurveyMonkey Q4 How likely would you use or shop at your highest ranked selection? Answered: 233 Skipped.1 Definitely would Probably would m Probably would not Definitely would not 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Definitely would 85.84% Probably would 13.30% Probably would not 0.43% Definitely would not 0.43% Total Respondents: 233 5/10 200 31 1 i What should go in Lucky's old space? Q5 How often would you use your highest ranked selection? Answered: 234 Skipped:0 Every day' A few times a week About once a week Afew times a '•♦ month Once a month Less than once a month SurveyMonkey 0% 10% ?0 % 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Every day 2.66% G A few times a week 33.76% 79 About once a week 43.16% 101 A few tir,;�s a month 16.24% 38 Once a month 4.70% 11 Less than once a month 1.28`;/0 3 Total Respondents: 234 6/10 What should go in Lucky's old space? SurveyMonkey Q6 What are other suggestions for improvement do you have for Sycamore Mall and its retail neighborhood? Answered: 106 Skipped: 128 7/10 What should go in Lucky's old space? Q7 Do you live in the South District? Answered: 221 Skipped: 13 Yes No r% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes 69.68% No 30.32% TOTAL 8/10 5urveyMonkey 154 67 221 What should go in Lucky's old space? SurveyMonkey Q8 Please let us know about yourself (if comfortable doing so) Answered: 88 Skipped: 146 ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Name 68.18% Company 0.00% Address 79.55% Address 2 4.55% City/Town 79.55% State/Province 0.00% ZIP/Postal Code 85.23% Country 54.55% Email Address 63.64% Phone Number 35.23% 4711N7 60 0 70 4 70 0 75 48 56 31 What should go in Lucky's old space? SurveyMonkey Q9 Are you interested in getting information about the South District Neighborhood Association? If yes, please make sure email is provided above. Answered 127 Skipped: 107 Yes No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Yes 30,71% N0 39.29% TOTAL 10/10 39 88 12r Item Number: 8.h. ®I CITY OF IOWA CITY u► IM �� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 16, 2019 Establishment of a parking prohibition on one side of Guildford Court. Prepared By: Sarah Walz; Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner Danielle Sitzman; Acting Director, Neighborhood & Development Services Fiscal Impact: No impact Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: Executive Summary: As directed by Title 9; Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10); Install "No Parking Any Time" signs on the south side of Guildford Court and the outside of the cul-de-sac. Background /Analysis: This action is being taken to ensure that vehicles can safely access Guildford Court. This street has a pavement width of 22 feet. A recommendation to prohibit parking on the outside of the cul- de-sac was based on input from neighborhood residents as well as the Fire Department. Item Number: 8.i. IM CITY OF IOWA CITY �'�COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 16, 2019 Establishment of Sunday parking between the hours of 6:00 am and 1:00 pm on the west side of Gilbert Street between Washington Street and College Street. Prepared By: Frank Waisath, Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston, Transportation Planner Danielle Sitzman; Acting Director, Neighborhood & Development Services Fiscal Impact: No impact. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: None Executive Summary: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10); Establish "No Parking Except 6AM to 1 PM Sundays" on the west side of Gilbert Street between Washington Street and College Street. Background /Analysis: Per an agreement between the City of Iowa City and Trinity Episcopal Church, parking will be permitted on Sundays between the hours of 6:00 am and 1:00 pm on the west side of Gilbert Street between Washington Street and College Street. Item Number: 8.j. I �, CITY OF IOWA CITY �'�COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 16, 2019 Install (1) "Stop" sign on the southeast corner of the intersection of Lower West Branch Road and Danielle Street and Install (1) "Stop" sign on the southeast corner of the intersection of Lower West Branch Road and Kenneth Drive. Prepared By: Frank Waisath, Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston, Transportation Planner Danielle Sitzman; Acting Director, Neighborhood & Development Services Fiscal Impact: No impact. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: None Executive Summary: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (5); Install (1) "Stop" sign on the southeast corner of the intersection of Lower West Branch Road and Danielle Street for northbound motorists. Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (5); Install (1) "Stop" sign on the southeast corner of the intersection of Lower West Branch Road and Kenneth Drive for northbound motorists. Background /Analysis: This action is being taken to establish traffic control and assign right-of-way at these newly constructed intersections. Item Number: 8.k. ®I CITY OF IOWA CITY u► IM �� COUNCIL ACTION REPORT July 16, 2019 Install (2) "Yield" signs on the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection of Olivia Court and Danielle Street. Prepared By: Frank Waisath, Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston, Transportation Planner Danielle Sitzman; Acting Director, Neighborhood & Development Services Fiscal Impact: No impact. Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: None Executive Summary: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (5); Install (2) "Yield" signs on the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection of Olivia Court and Danielle Street for eastbound and westbound motorists. Background /Analysis: This action is being taken to establish traffic control at this newly constructed intersection and designate a through street. Item Number: 8.1. i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 16, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Laurie Lyckholm: Letter to city Council regarding Deer Killing Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: June 9, 2019 Laurie Lyckholm <Ijlyckholm@gmail.com> Wednesday, July 10, 2019 10:45 AM Council Letter to City Council regarding Deer Killing June 9 Iowa City Council Deer. lyckholm.docx Dear Honorable Mayor Throgmorton and City Council Members, am writing as a citizen of Iowa City. I am a physician at the University of Iowa and live in Manville Heights. I attended the City Council meeting on April 23, 2019, where the idea of killing deer in the Iowa City area was discussed, as well as various methods, including bow hunting and sharpshooting. I am stunned that a city that prides itself on being progressive and enlightened, a city of ideas and forward thinking, would even consider this plan. The plan to kill animals in people's neighborhoods and yards, based on the opinions of a few outspoken people concerned about their landscaping, is unconscionable to me. There are so many other non-violent and successful ways to keep the deer population down, which have been proposed by experts and scientists who are also citizens of Iowa City. I am disappointed that those methods have not first been attempted before taking violent and dangerous measures in this otherwise safe and peaceful community. Are we going to identify ourselves as the sort of community that considers killing before taking non-violent measures as an approach to a "nuisance?" The "punishment" just doesn't fit the "crime." I cannot reconcile to the idea of a bowhunter or sharpshooter coming into my yard to kill an animal. It must be within my right to refuse that happening on my property. I would think that would be considered trespassing, and extremely dangerous to others, including humans and pets. I can't abide by that; my conscience and fear for safety of people and pets cannot allow that. I cannot imagine that anyone would want their children or others to see these horrifying acts of violence, or see deer injured, with arrows or bullets stuck in their faces or other parts of their bodies, walking around the community, slowly dying agonizing deaths. That is the stuff of PTSD. Is this really what the people of Iowa City are about? We are better than that. There are both smaller and larger municipalities that embrace their wildlife and find ways to celebrate them rather than kill them, while still reducing or keeping their population at bay with non-violent methods. Why do we not consider following their examples? Please reconsider this important decision, which I believe has not been thoroughly vetted by the citizens of Iowa City. I am also requesting that if you do go forward, that you respect those people whose consciences do not allow for this to happen on or near their property. I do not understand property and trespassing laws, but there must be some way to keep the sharpshooters and bowhunters off a person's property, if they do not wish them to be there. Please think about our values as citizens of Iowa City, and how the willful killing of animals does not fit with the philosophy and identity we espouse. Please also think about public safety and the effect on our children and others of witnessing killing and maiming. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely yours, Laurel Lyckholm MD 228 Lexington Avenue Iowa City, IA 52246 319-333-9745 lilyckholm(a)-gmail.com i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 16, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Susannah Neal: East Iowa City Item Number: 8.m. F % I Kellie Fruehling IMMENSENESS From: Sent: To: Subject: Wendy Ford Friday, July 12, 2019 9:50 AM susannahgkneal@gmail.com; Council RE: East Iowa City Late Handouts Distributed (Date) Dear Ms. Neal, Thank you for your note about the vacant Lucky's Market space at the Iowa City Marketplace. We agree, there are opportunities for all areas of town and we are working to ensure that good things happen throughout Iowa City, including Iowa City Marketplace. We are in communication with commercial realtors as they work to find the right tenant for the space. We have also recently engaged a retail recruiting consultant for the Iowa City Area. The City's interest in the Iowa City Marketplace is strong: we committed TIF financing in 2000 and again in 2014, to help ensure this important commercial area remain viable. The 2014 TIF agreement is still active and requires the owner meet certain obligations. While we are working to support the owners, they are ultimately responsible for attracting businesses to the mall. The City is requiring that the business be an anchor -type business with a strong draw for customer traffic and the owner likely requires that the lease they execute be economically feasible. These two requirements could be at odds with the kinds of operations you cite below. The owner does know this kind of operation is appealing to some residents, however. We continue to work with the owners, real estate professionals and our retail recruiters with a common goal in mind — attracting a strong destination -type operation that will be a win for the Iowa City and mall owners alike. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Sincerely, Wendy Ford ® IOWA CITY • UMrf[O [IIr Or uTrurwr Wendy Ford Economic Development Coordinator office: 319-356-5248 410 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240 WWW ICGOV.ORG 00 00 From: Susannah Neal [mailto:susannahgkneal@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2019 10:02 AM To: Council <Council(a�iowa-citv.org> Subject: East Iowa City Dear City Council As a homeowner in the Village Green neighborhood I am sad and disappointed by the closure of the Lucky's Market. I see this marketplace that now is mostly empty as a great opportunity for the city council to reinvision an exciting commercial area. The changes that are being made downtown are extremely exciting, do not misunderstand me, and I am very excited about the new Film Scene, hotels, and condos and undertand fully that your vision will lead to a vibrant city center, hopefully with a film festival someday!! Nonetheless, those of us on the east side of town would love to be included in the exciting transformation that is occuring in Coralville and downtown Iowa City. The space at the marketplace where Lucky's once was could make a fantastic location for a Chicago -style food hall with performance space or something like NewBo Market in Cedar Rapids. As downtown grows, folks will be looking for new places to explore and I hope that the Iowa River Landing does not get all the attention. Please, do not forget that many people live on the east side and we would like to see something new and exciting on our part of town. Thank you, Susannah Neal Item Number: 8.n. AW1I Q- CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 16, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Donald Baxter: Curb cuts and ramps in the new Gateway Park � 8.n Kellie Fruehlina From: Donald Baxter <donald.baxter@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2019 12:02 PM Late Handouts Distributed To: Geoff Fruin Cc: Council; Sarah Walz; Anne Duggan (annem.duggan@gmail.com) Subject: Re: Curb cuts and ramps in the new Gateway Park —I _ I _ 1 CI (Date) Dear Mr Fruin, In the meantime before this can be fixed --there should be a "bump" sign warning cyclists of this hazard. Thank you, Donald Baxter On Fri, Jul 12, 2019 at 11:22 AM Geoff Fruin <Geoff- Fru in@iowa-citv.org> wrote: Mr. Baxter, Thank you for your email and for your initial concern expressed through our mobile app. You are correct that modifications need to be made this portion of the park entrance. The construction of the park is still ongoing and the 4th phase of the project is projected to commence later this summer. That phase covers much of the park entrance and we plan to take that opportunity to make modifications that will improve this connection. Thank you again for expressing your concern. We will address it in the coming months as construction continues in this area. Sincerely, Geoff Fruin City Manager From: Donald Baxter [mailto:donald.baxter@Rmail.comj Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 10:45 AM To: Council <Council@iowa-citv.org>; Geoff Fruin <Geoff-Fruin@iowa-citv.org> Cc: Sarah Walz <Sarah-Walz@iowa-city.org>; Anne Duggan (annem.duggan@gmail.com) <annem.duggan@gmail.com> Subject: Curb cuts and ramps in the new Gateway Park Dear Iowa City Council Members and Iowa City City Manager Fruin, I have reported this issue twice on the City's smart phone app (Go Request) and have yet to get a a satisfactory response. There is a multi-purpose trail facility crossing where the vehicle access to parking at Gateway Park that is marked with a crosswalk and where no ramp is provided. I was first told when I reported this on the Go Request app that the City was not obligated to provide a ramp (ADA Access) for wheelchair use. The person who replied also didn't seem to think it was a safety problem for cyclists. I disagree. Anyone who rides a bicycle would disagree. Anyone who uses a wheelchair would disagree. The City provides ramps wherever else a crosswalk is provided and should be providing one here. And for cyclists --this unexpected bump (not quite a sharp curb but definitely not a bike -friendly ramp) could cause a real safety issue if approached at anything beyond walk speed. In Des Moines, this has cost the City almost $2M in damage settlements --where the expectation of access was not met causing accidents for cyclists. While the facility isn't exactly the same the risk is certainly there. This should be addressed immediately: https://www.d esmo i nes repiste r. com/sto rv/news/2019/05/19/des-moi nes-bi ke-tra i Is -safety -w h e re-to-ride-accide nts- lawsuit-curb-crash-cycling-street-collective/3696342002/ Sincerely, Donald Baxter Donald Baxter 316 Ridgeview Avenue University Heights, Iowa 52246 319/337-0494 Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Donald Baxter 316 Ridgeview Avenue University Heights, Iowa 52246 319/337-0494 Item Number: 8.0. i CITY OE IOWA CITY www.icgov.org July 16, 2019 ATTACHMENTS: Description Mary Gravitt: Iowa City Public Library Complaint .0• Kellie Fruehling From: Elsworth Carman <Elsworth-Carman@icpl.org> Late Handouts Distributed Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2019 4:53 PM To: gravittmary@gmail.com Cc: Council; Geoff Fruin�A Subject: RE: IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY COMPLAINT -7 (Date) Hello Ms. Gravitt: Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns about ICPL's orientation procedures for the Digital Media Lab (DML). I am sorry that you had a negative experience at the library and would like to share some additional information with you. As you probably know, a staff -facilitated orientation is a requirement before patrons can access the DML independently. Since the DML was first opened, this orientation has included staff taking a photograph of each patron who is ready to use the lab. This serves two primary purposes. First, the DML houses some of the most expensive equipment in the library. We employ multiple techniques to ensure these hard -to -replace items are protected, including having staff stationed near the entrance to the DML and using a zoom -enabled security camera within the space. Patron photos are another way we can easily stay abreast of who is using the space and ensure they are approved to be there in case of any issues of theft or damage. Second, staff periodically check to make sure users in the DML are oriented and have been approved to be in the space without a staff member. The photographs are used during these checks in lieu of having to disrupt each patron's work to verify their ID. I can understand why it would feel surprising to be asked to stand for a photo as part of access to a specific library resource since we take such a strong, public stance on protecting patron privacy and access. I can assure you that these photographs are only used by the staff involved in monitoring the DML and are not shared elsewhere. Coincidentally, access and orientation practices for the DML are being discussed by staff groups right now. We are considering making a number of changes related to accessing the DML, including how we orient and supervise users. Comments like yours help up improve the way we serve and engage all patrons, and I am truly appreciative that you took steps to address a situation that did not feel right to you. I welcome the continuation of this conversation; if you would like to speak in more depth about your experience or hear more about our practices, please let me know. Thank you, Elsworth Carman Director, Iowa City Public Library elsworth-carman@icpl.org Office Phone: 319.356.5241 Cell Phone/Text: 319.383.1269 www.icpl.org Iowa City is a UNESCO City of Literature From: Mary Gravitt (mailto:sravittmary@amail.com) Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 3:50 PM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.ora> Subject: IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY COMPLAINT Since when do you have to have your picture taken to used library equipment? Have Iowa City Public Library become a branch of the Federal Government? Next will they require that a list of all reading materials be filtered back to the FBI? I as a citizen feel insulted that a photo ID is required to use the Digital Lab at Iowa City Public Library. I want some inquiries made as a citizen and a library patron. This has never happened to me nor have I ever been so angry at how I was treated today. Fascism can only exist if citizens do not know their rights and if they do not complain about being abused. Mary Gravitt 2714 Wayne Avenue #6 Iowa City, IA 52240 319.341.6230 Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Kellie From: Mary Gravitt <gravittmary@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2019 2:24 PM q To: Council Subject: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY OF PATRONS IN ICPL DIGITAL LA (Date) I have received an answer from the Head of ICPL stating in so many words that digital pictures of patron using the Digital Lab is to prevent thief of its valuable electronic equipment. This I think is specious. I say the picture taking is part of class warfare in that the average library patron is poor but not criminal. I have spoken to several ICPL patrons and was told they, like myself, did not like having their pictures taken in order to use the Digital Lab, but felt they could do nothing about it. If patron thievery is a problem, why not hire a full-time monitor for the Lab? As well as have surveillance cameras installed. I think the Director has confused Iowa City with New York City because now we are a city of skyscrapers. Most patrons using the 2nd floor of ICPL come to use the desktop computers, the internet, study, and to socialize and are not interested in the Digital Lab. The Lab itself is a dark alienating place --not a friendly place and is only opened limited hours. I Furthermore, ICPL has more physical problems that the Director should be concerned which includes the 2nd floor bathrooms. Since I have only used the Ladies Room, I can state that of the five sinks, only one soap dispenser dispenses soap. And only two sinks have running water. On several occasions I have had to inform library personnel to have Maintenance pour water down the floor drains to keep the stink of methane from coming up from them—a situation due to dry -mopping. This has gone on overlooked for several years. Mary Gravitt 2714 Wayne Avenue #6 Iowa City, IA 52240 319.341.6230 9 Ashley Platz From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning Christina, Jennifer Jordan Tuesday, July 16, 2019 7:07 AM 'christinasturtevant@gmail.com' Council; Geoff Fruin; Ron Knoche RE: Peninsula Neighborhood Late HaWoum WftibutW -7- ice- Int (D*) Thank you for your email regarding the curbside collection. We are reviewing the issue and will hold off on delivering carts as planned. I will be meeting with the HOA President and the Town Planner to further discuss the matter. Jen Jennifer Jordan Resource Management Superintendent City of Iowa City 319-887-6160 jenn iter-iordan(a)iowa-citv.org Never miss an update or schedule change! Sign up for service notices at www.icgov.org/subscribe. From: Christina Sturtevant <christinasturtevant@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 15, 2019 5:05 PM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org>; Rockne Cole <Rockne-Cole@iowa-city.org>; Susan Mims <Susan-Mims@iowa- cit .or >; Mazahir Salih <Mazahir-Salih@iowa-city.org>; Pauline Taylor <Pauline-Taylor@iowa-citv.org>; Bruce Teague <Bruce-Teague@iowa-city.org>; John Thomas <John-Thomas@iowa-citv.org>; Jim Throgmorton <Jim- Throgmorton@iowa-city.org>; Ron Knoche <Ron-Knoche@iowa-city.org> Subject: Peninsula Neighborhood Hello, I am writing to voice my concern and disapproval of the recent letter I received from the city in regards to no longer picking up trash and recycling in our alley. I have lived in the Peninsula Neighborhood for nearly 8 years and moved to this beautiful neighborhood because it is unique. I understand that the city played a big role in the design and development of our neighborhood and part of that was having garages located in the back of houses with alleyways. The idea that trash and recycling needs to be picked up in front of our houses isjust not a feasible option for our neighborhood. I currently have to pull my trash 9 steps from my garage to the end of my driveway. With the new curbside pickup, I will need to pull it 143 steps. This is nearly 3 blocks (partly uphill). This decision is totally unreasonable. Is there anywhere else in the city that they expect people to drag their trash that far? The letter states one of the reasons being on-the-job injuries. I understand this risk .... and now the city is essentially asking me to risk injury to myself by pulling a 50-75 pound trash can nearly 2.5-3 blocks (partly uphill). This will be impossible in the snow and ice. I have two young children and honestly have no clue how I will be able to do this myself. I can't leave them unsupervised for the possible 15-20 minutes that it could take me to haul things 2-3 blocks in the snow and ice. And then have to do it 2 or 3 times if you include the recycling and organic carts. We pay enough in city taxes and HOA fees that we should not need to do this. There needs to be a different solution. It is unacceptable. I am very disappointed and upset with the lack of thought and concern about the people of the neighborhood. Christina Sturtevant 1270 Swisher Street Sent from my iPhone 8-P Ashley Platz From: Jennifer Jordan Sent: Monday, July 15, 2019 4:09 PM We Hniouts Uimbamed To: 'tgofkw@aol.com' Cc: Council; Geoff Fruin; Ron Knoche p� Subject: RE: Foster Road Area (ate) Hello, Thank you for your email regarding the curbside collection. We are reviewing the issues and will hold off on delivering carts as planned. I will be reaching out to the HOA President and the Town Planner to further discuss the matter. Jen Jennifer Jordan Resource Management Superintendent City of Iowa City 319-887-6160 iennifer-iordan(cNowa-city.ora Never miss an update or schedule change! Sign up for service notices at www.icoov.orc/subscribe. From: "Timothy Gaffney/ Vacationdeoot.com" <taofkw@aol.com> Date: July 13, 2019 at 12:11:44 PM CDT To: Council iowa-citv.org Subject: RE: Foster Road Area Please Distribute this email to the entire City Council: Hi, This situation needs to be rectified immediately. Our neighborhood has gone to great lengths to make it different and more forward thinking than most. This is a step backward. This is not acceptable. Cordially, 1 Tim Timothy Gaffney, President VacationDepot.com 760-636-8775 Dear PNA Members, As the elected HOA President of the Peninsula Neighborhood Association, I would like to follow up on a recent issue that is come to our attention. Recently on July 1, 2019; a letter was distributed from the City Refuse Department stating that starting in August, 105 residents would have to haul their trash to the front of their residence for street pick-up. The Board was surprised by the City's decision to go with curbside pick-up of refuse because we thought in prior conversations it was understood that is not viable because of the design of our neighborhood. As a Board, we have received dozens of livid responses from residences. This change in procedure will create a number of unintended burdens and problems for residents which may not be immediately apparent to persons living outside the neighborhood. Due to our form - based code, fences surround an entire block requiring some residences to move their trash cans, as for example the resident of 610 Walker Circle, as far as 646 feet to the front of their home including up a steep hill. The effect of this change would be very disadvantageous to the 105 residents who were served the letter. It also effects the function and cosmetic appearance of our strictly regulated and the uniformity of the neighborhood—becoming a problem for all our residences. The neighborhood HOA completely disagrees with the City Refuse Department's resolution and its functional components. Many believe this change from 21 years of practice is not legal. Simply, the resolution proposed by the RefuseDepartment is not right. Ashley Platz From: Sent: To: Subject: Lori Kendrick <kendricklori@gmail.com> Monday, July 15, 2019 2:59 PM Council July 11th NRC Meeting QDear Honorable Mayor Throgmorton, and Council Members, Late Handouts Distributed 1 -IS -11 (Date) The July 11 NRC meeting confirmed my understanding of the level of exertion used by NRC commissioners to coerce Iowa City's leadership to accept the NRC's urban archery agenda. Accolades are due to Mayor Throgmorton for his persistence in defending Iowa City's majority belief that urban archery hunting does not represent the progressive mindset of Iowa Citians. The NRC is responsible for providing a service to stakeholders involved with urban deer management program implementation. It's unfortunate that our NRC commissioners damaged their professional credibility by acting as citizen advocates for their personal viewpoints as bow hunters. The commission's complaint that Iowa falls short of having enough hunting land for bow hunters is not the fault of Iowa Citians; nor is it the responsibility of Iowa City Council and staff to cater to one subset of the entire state's population. To label Iowa City residents uneducated based on their refusal to buy into urban archery hunts shows the commission's bigoted mindset. Amatuer bow hunting is less proficient than professional sharpshooting. An arrow impacts the deer at 50-60lbs.of kinetic energy, while a bullet impacts at 1000 lbs. There's no "knock down" impact with an arrow. It works by simply cutting like a knife. A bullet's hydrostatic shockwave causes quicker death, as opposed to the slicing wound of an arrow. An arrow wounded deertravels further on average than a bullet shot deer; hence, is more likely to get lost while tracking, ultimately ending up in the yard of a resident that abhors bow hunting. Bow hunters' wounding rate of 51% is proof of the gross lack of proficiency of the barbaric "sport." It's not surprising that the NRC Commissioners quickly turned Iowa City's deer management into a free for all sportsmen's paradise for amateur bow hunters. Deer management is not a sport. The city's motive is to minimize deer related complaints through decreasing the herd. Hiring a professional sharpshooter aligns with Iowa City's deer management goals. Sportsmen, who kill for pleasure and trophy status, will turn Iowa City into a battleground, pitting deer stalking enthutiasts vying for territorial rights against nature respecting landowners. All major religions of the world teach compassion and love of all living creatures. Nearly all religions recognise the inherent value of animal life and the need to avoid animal suffering. Historically, legal recourse was required to uphold the ruling to sharpshoot. It appears it's time to revisit that process. Sincerely, Lori Kendrick