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CITY OF IOWA CITY
To: Douglas W. Boothroy, Director of Housing &
Inspection Services
From: Gary Klinefelter, Senior Housing Inspector &
Andrew J. Rocca, Iowa City Fire Marshal
Re: Amendments to the Iowa City Housing Code
The proposed amendments to the, Housing Code are an attempt to elevate the level of FIRE
SAFETY for rental housing in Iowa City. The following text includes the revisions to the Iowa
City Housing Code proposed by Housing Inspection and Fire Department staff with input from
the Iowa City Housing Commission. These amendments to the Iowa City Housing Code were
approved by vote of the Housing Commission December 8, 1992. New text Is In bold.
17-2. Fraternity/sorority house shall mean a building used as a residence by a chapter of a
, fraternal or sororal non-profit organization recognized by the University of Iowa. For purposes
of this code a fraternity/sorority house shall be considered a rooming house. Occupancy
classification for State of Iowa Fire Code Is "dormitory".
17-5.(i).(1 ).(c) Multiple dwellings and rooming houses with an occupant load of ten or more
shall have access to two (2) separate exits.
Section 17-6.(c) FIRE EXTINGUISHERS Fire extinguishers which are approved by the Fire
Marshal shall be provided within every single-family dwelling, dwelling unit within a duplex,
and dwelling unit within a multiple dwelling. Multiple dwellings shall have fire extinguishers
located within each laundry room and central mechanical room, except where these rooms
are contiguous they may be served by one fire extinguisher. Laundry rooms and central
mechenlcal rooms which are equipped with an automatic sprinkler system are exempt. The
minimum size fire extinguisher Is a 2A 10BC. Fire extinguishers must be properly mounted
and In an area of easy access. Fire extinguishers with a classification less than 2A 10BC or
lack,lng an ABC rating shall be replaced with a 2A 10BC or larger unit by July 31, 1994.
Rooming houses are required to have a 2A 1 OBC rated fire extinguisher supplied on each floor
level Including habitable basement areas and In each kitchen. Fire extinguishers supplied In
areas of public access shall be contained within an approved tamper-proof cabinet.
Section 17-6.(d) EARLY WARNING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM All dwelling units, and
rooming units shall be provided with smoke detectors as approved by the Fire Marshal.
Smoke detectors shall be Installed In accordance with the manufacturer's Instructions.
Dwelling units shall have smoke detectors located on each floor level, Including basements.
Multl-famliy and rooming houses shall have smoke detectors In each dwelling unit or rooming
unit and In common corridors and stairways. Smoke detectors shall be operable et all times
and when actuated, the detector shall provide an alarm for the dwelling unit(s) or rooming
unit(s). An owner or owner's agent of a multiple unit residential building, rooming house,
duplex or single family dwelling shall supply light-emitting smoke detectors, upon requast, for
a tenant with e hearing Impairment. New construction and remodeling shall be In accordance
with the Uniform Building Code.
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17-7.(q) FIRE PROTECTION All fire extinguishing devices and all early warning fire protection
systems shall be maintained in good working condition at ell times. All fire protection
equipment and early warning equipment shall be maintained in compliance with the Uniform
Fire Code, the State of Iowa Fire Code, the Iowa City Fire Code, and Sections 17-6. (c) & (d)
of the Iowa City Housing Code. Buildings which are required to have an automatic fire alarm
system shall have that alarm system tested annuelly by a qualified alarm technician to certify
that the alarm system Is in compliance with the current standard of N.F.P.A. Standard 72E.
Buildings which are required to have an automatic sprinkling system shall have that system
tested biennially by a qualified sprinkler system technician to certify that the system is in
compliance with the current standard of N.F.P.A. Chapter 13R.
17-7.(g) EXITING Every means of egress shall be maintained in good condition and shall be
free of obstruction at all times. Fire escapes, exit corridors, exit stairways, and escape and
rescue windows, and any other means of egress shell be maintained in a good state of repair
at all times. Exit signs, emergency lighting, early warning systems and sprinkler systems shall
be maintained in good condition Dt all times. Required fire doors shall be maintained self-
closing and self-latching. Fire doors for stairway enclosures may be self-closing as provided
for In section 3309(c) of the Uniform Building Code.
Fire drills shall be conducted once per academic semester for all fraternities and sororities as
approved by the Fire Department.
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and therefore it is much shorter for them to take that short cut. Another good
reason to take the short cut is during winter when it is not pleasant to walk
an extra four or five minutes.
The problem lies here. The slope ie rather steep and in many occasione
becomes slippery (imagine rain or snow). It is not very easy to climb up the
slope but it is a risk to climb down II
The solution to this safety and convenience problem is rather simple. I
propose that your respected council orders a construction of a simple stair
way (wood, stone, or concrete). It does not even have to have a handrail (ifit
is wide enough).
Shlcerely . ()
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Os~lm!jErw1keil
329 EIlis Ave. #1
Iowa City, IA 52246
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2313 Tudor Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
(319) 337-2450
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Councilwoman Naomi Novick
City of Iowa City
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Dear Naomi:
I intended to attend the cable television hearing last night but was unable to,
and instead watched it on television. Several times I caught a glimpse of you
in the audience, which encourages me to write on the matter.
Most of the participants seemed to be primarily interested in local access or
expanded programming. We all, of course, have our favorite programs. In my
view these are peripheral issues and not of primary concern to the large majority
who are cablevision subscribers.
The primary issue to me is the fact that the franchise holder is an unregulated
public utility monopoly. In our free enterprise competitive system that is a
"no-no" and invariably results in predictable abuses. That's the fault of Con-
gress, not the Iowa City officials who granted the franchise originally. Congress
has taken steps to correct their error and we, too, will have another opportunity
with the franchise renewal. One person in the meeting last night said fifteen
years is too long, and I agree. My experience in industry has been with license
agreements of ten years.
Now we come to the important point: Regulated public utilities are ordinarily
regulated with respect to service provided and return on investment. If the return
by prevailing standards is inadequate, application is made for a rate increase.
Rates or other commercial conditions cannot be changed unilaterally.
I don't see anything wrong in applying that time-proven principle to the cable tele-
vision monopoly in Iowa City. AND, if we did, I would make every effort to ex-
clude whatever they have in their asset base as an intangible resulting from their
purchase of the franchise from the original holder, from which the seller no doubt
made a 1arge capital gain attributable not to entrepreneurial genius, but rather
to having the franchise.
In negotiations TCI now has the City at a disadvantage because they are present,
could not be forced to sell, and a change to another. supplier would result in a
disruption and loud complaint by viewers. Nevertheless, in such a case I would
advocate consideration of a publicly owned system. I suspect the City fathers
(and mothers) are not eager to get into running a business but they do a great
job now in the Department of Public Works with water, sewer, streets, trash,
etc. By comparison, operating a cable system might even be easier.
Fi na lly, for heaven"s sake, 1 et I s get ri d of the farce that is the franchi se
tax on our monthly cable statement. Was it the original intent of the City that
this tax should be paid directly by the cable subscriber? I doubt it.
If you wish, please pass this letter on to other Council members.
Regards,
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RECEIVED NOV 25 1992
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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Charles D. Duffy
Stephen P. Lacina
Patricia A. Meade
Richard E. Myers
Betty Ockenfels
November 24, 1992
Darrell Courtney
Mayor
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Courtney:
The public wanted the Board of Supervisors to take position on the relocation' of the Iowa City
Airport. Enclosed is the resolution approved by the Board of Supervisors during the formal
meeting of November 24, 1992.
If you have any questions, please call me at 356-6000.
Sincerely,
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Supervisor
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Enclosure
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. P.O. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-1350
TEL: (319) 356.6000
PAX: (319) 356.6086
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RESOLUTION 11-24.92.01
OPPOSING THE PROPOSED RELOCATION
OF THE lOW A CITY AffiPORT
Whereas, the City of Iowa City and Johnson County are under a property tax
freeze; and
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Whereas, the Airport Relocation Feasibility Study survey sent to 93 registered
aircraft owners and 88 major employers in Iowa City and Johnson County showed 94.5
percent of respondents indicated the present runway lengths do not restrict their use,
and 100 percent of respondents of transient aircraft indicated present runway lengths do
not restrict their use; and
Whereas, the needs for tax dollars for children and human needs exceed our present
resources; and
Whereas, the use of federal money for the project is part of the federal deficit and
the projected $17 to $20 million relocation cost is our tax dollars; and
Whereas, we already have excellent airport facilitie,s in Iowa City and Cedar
Rapids; and
Whereas, the FAA has had funds removed and placed in the state General Fund and
funds are not guaranteed; and
Whereas, there are some residents of Johnson County who would have to travel
farther to a new airport location than they do to the current Iowa City ,and Cedar
Rapids airports; and
Whereas, a need to relocate has not been clearly demonstrated, with 50 percent of
surveyed respondents indicating in the "Miscellaneous Comments" section they wished
to see the airport left in its present location;
Therefore, be it resolved that the Johnson County Board of Supervisors opposes
relocation of the Iowa City airport.
Motion by Lacina, second by Ockenfels, to approve Resolution 11-24-92.01.
Roll Call
Myers
aye
Lacina
aye
Duffy
aye
Meade
absent
Ockenfels
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By. ( ~\\tQ- SdLtJ;;VJ) DJlflJ-a
On the 19 Y- day of n(l\4.,I>>>I(, 1992
[publishing Schedule]
Iowa City Press-Citizen: December 7, 1992
Solon Economist and The Leader: December 9, 1992
Lone Tree Reporter: December 10, 1992
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Rr:r.i=IVED NOV ? 5 1992 Deborah Klemp
GMU Box #239
1220 1st Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
November 18, 1992
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Mr, Darcel Courtney, Mayor
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mayor Courtney:
I am writing to express my opposition to relocating the Iowa City Airport. I urge you to not support the
expansion of the Iowa City Airport. Several reasons for supporting my statement will be listed below.
The sites that have been chosen for the construction of the airport are all located on PRIME farmland.
With only 22 % of the earth's land surface suitable for modern agriculture this airport would further reduce
the small amount of farmland available. Although there are currently food surpluses, in the near future
this PRIME farmland will be considered one of the earth's most precious natural resources. The world's
population is growing exponentially and someone in the near future will have to provide for the more than
5.4 billion people that will inhabit the earth.
By concreting and paving over this beautiful land, there will be a reduction of the natural habitat in which
animals live. The trees that reduce soil erosion, including an old walnut grove and several pine trees on
site 2, will have to be chopped down. More traffic will travel out to this once beautiful country and
farmstead, further polluting the air we all breathe. The noise of the airplanes engine will destroy the
serenity and peacefiilness of the countryside. These changes will have significant effects not only on
humans but on wildlife as well.
There are obvious options to prevent all of this from happening. The Cedar Rapids Airport already
services larger jets and turbo-prop aircraft used by businesses in the Iowa City area. In Chicago people
drive easily for 30 minutes to reach O'Hare. Is Cedar Rapids that far away that we must destroy rich
farmland?
And doesn't it seem silly to even consider this project when the cllrrent user survey conducted showed that
94% of all respondents said the airport runway did not need to be lengthened? Onlv 2% said a new
location was desirable.
If a new airport must be constructed why not consider a site other than the earth's greatest natural
resource, our PRIME farmland.
The decision is in YOllr hands and those of your fellow council members. Please consider tile potential
destruction of people's livelihoods, rich farmland, and the environment before making your decision.
Sincerely,
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Deborah L. Klemp
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RECEIVED W'\,! ? 5 1992
Johnson Coullty
HI Fairgrounds
4265 Oak CreS! Hill Road SE
Iowa Ci'y, Iowa 52246'5881
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01: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Cooperative Extension
November 23, 1992
To: Board of Supervisors, Iowa City City Council, and Soil Dislrict Commissioners
From: Dale Shires, County Extension Education Director
TIle proposcd annexation oflarge blocks of land now zoned for agriculture, and the consideration
of relocating tile airport have reminded me of the efforts a few years ago to preserve farm land,
Illustrating a concern for the loss of prime farmland, in 1982 the Iowa Legislature passed Senate
File 2218. Among other tilings, it mandated the creation ofa Land Preservation and Use
Commission in each county with the responsibility of inventorying land use including conversions
from agricultural uses since 1960 and for recommending to the Board of Supervisors methods for
preserving agricultural land and wildlife habitat while meeting other needs, That report was
presentcd to the Board of Supervisors in July 1984, It showed a conversion of 6,253 acres (about
2%) from agricultural use from 1963-1980.
TIlere is no "sunset" provision for the Land Preservation and Use Commission, but commissioners
must be current members of the bodies they represent. The law calls for a member from the Board
of Supervisors, it member from the Iowa City City Council, a member appointed by and from a
convention of mayors ~dcouncils of the othe~citieswithintlie count}', two members appointed by
the District Soil Commissioners, and one member from the Extension Council. '
Just as Iowa City is concerned about the preservation of historic districts, some county residents
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arc concerned about the preservation of "Century" farms and of our limited resource of prime
farmland, An active Land Preservation and Use Commission could help uphold the consideratons
encouraged by the State Legislature.
Some of the portrayals in the "Iowa City Airport Relocation Fcasibility Study" arc of conccm,
TIle study quickly dismisses the utility of the Cedar Rapids airport for tilose flights for which the
Iowa City Airport currently is inadequate by:
I) only considering the implication offull relocntion there of the general aviation activity, follo\\1ng
a review of an option "To simply close the (Iowa City) airport..."
2) implying 30 minutes travel time to the Cedar Rapids Airport puts Iowa City at a comparative
disadvantage, as "the only major community without airport facilitics timt can fully accomodate
business jets." How can the authors suggest the "Central Busincss District" of Council Bluffs is
better served by Eppley or Urbandale by Des Moines t1lan Iowa City by Cedar R.'pids?
High-quality, current farnlland can be discounted up to 10 points on a 100 point scale as prime
agricultural land, while 30 points can be added because, almost by definition, it scores high in
property acquisition, social impacts, and noise/compatible land use. Is this adcquate consideration
of the preservation of prime agricultural land? '
Where is the potential impact on the Lone Tree Community School District addresscd?
Should you determine that the Johnson County Land Preservation and Use Commission should be
actively reviewing land conversions, please notify me so tile Extension Council can name a
membcr.
Iowa Slale UnIVCTSII)' and U.S, Department or Agriculture cooperatlng
Extension programs arc available 10 all wIthout regard 10 rm, colof, nadonal origIn, religion, sex, age or handIcap.
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FESTIVAL
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Mayor Darrel G, Courtney and the City Council
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mr. Mayor and Council:
We are writing to request that the City of Iowa City allocate a portion of the recently
increased hotel/motel tax funds to the Iowa Festival. Having delighted and enriched
increasingly large audiences since 1989, the Iowa Festival Is beginning to gain recognition
as an important Midwest arts event. With continued growth we believe the Iowa Festival has
the potential to attract a large number of tourists to the area, further building hotel
business and contributing to economic development by reinforcing the Iowa Clty's reputation
as major cultural center. The city's investment in the Iowa Festival now would be an
Investment In Its own future.
325 E, Washington
P,O. Box 235B
low. City, low. 52244
319-117,9637
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Created In 1988 by the Arts Committee of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, the
Iowa Festival Is a two week celebration of Iowa City's cultural vitality featuring a broad
array of performances, exhibillons and events produced by local arts groups. The Iowa
Festival coordinates these activities, produces a number of events to highlight and unify the
series and has recently taken over the responsibility of funding and organizing two other
local festivals, the downtown ArtsFest and the Public Library's Storytelling Festival. Iowa
Festival activities are promoted throughout the region with advertisements, brochures and
regular press releases In a growing marketing campaign geared to attract out-of.town
visitors and and draw national attention to Iowa City's cultural resources.
Though only Its fifth year, the Iowa Festival has been remarkably successful. It is estimated
that 50,000 people attended in 1992, 10,000 more than in 1991, and 99% of the people
who responded to our questionnaire said that they plan to attend again In 1993. Tourist
Inquiries are rapidly increasing; In 1992 the Iowa Department of Economic Development's
Division of Tourism received 5000 requests for information about the Iowa Festival in
response to an ad placed in their brochure. This constitutes a 62% Increase over the
number of requests received In 1991. The Division of Tourism estimates that 65% of the
people who request informalion make at least one trip to the area.
The Iowa Festival Is gaining more and more recognition for Its efforts. Press coverage has
been exceptional; the 1992 Iowa Festival was featured in newspapers, radio stations and
television stations statewide and a number of reporters have already expressed Interest in
doing special features on 1993 festival activities. People in the tourism Industry have also
begun to take nolice of the feslival. The Iowa Festival has been nominated for the American
Bus Association's 1993 Top 100 Events In North America list and has been named the
winner of the Iowa Travel Council's 1992 Tourism and the Arts Award, a new award created
to recognize excellence in markeling and promotion, service and support to the tourism
Industry and overall benefll to the community.
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The Iowa Festival will continue 10 coordinate and produce quality evenls In 1993 and hopes
10 greatly expand Its marketing etrorts--If we can raise the necessary funds. Funding from
the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce has been assured through 1993, but funding
beyond that date is uncertain. We have profited from the advice and support of the Iowa
City/Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau and expect to continue our close relations with
them. For the past three years the CVB has awarded the festival a small grant ($1,000 in
1991, $500 in 1992 and $550 for 1993) and has helped pay for some print advertising
but this support is not likely to increase. While we are continuing to build partnerships
with the business community and appeal to local residents for funds, we must seek support
from every possible source.
We are asking the City of Iowa City to invest 2,5% of Its annual hotel/motel tax earnings in
the Iowa Festival. This amount is comparable to the amounts of hotel/motel tax money the
City of Cedar Rapids gives to Its Freedom Fest and the City of Dubuque gives Its Land of
Festivals organization, The Iowa Festival has already demonstrated a strong tourist appeal.
With stable funding It can further build Its reputation and has the potential to contribute
substantially to Iowa City's future tourism earnings.
W. Richard Summerwlll, President and CEO of the Iowa Slate Bank and Trust Company, told
us: "The Iowa Festival Is a wonderful community event which has tremendous potential for
furthering economic development in this area. We're proud to support It.' We hope you
will agree.
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RECEIVED DEe 4 - 1992
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
December 3, 1992
Mayor Darrel Courtney and Council Members
Ci ty Council
City ofIowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City IA 52240
Dear Mayor Courtney and Council Members:
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Iowa City/Coralville Convention
and Visitors Bureau, I urge your continued financial support of the Johnson
County Heritage Museum.
The Museum is a key educational and tourism organization in the Iowa
City area, and one of our most valuable assets. Growing at a rapid rate, and
offering more programs and exhibits, the Museum is fast becoming a first-,
rate tourist attraction while continuing as the community's historical
resource center.
As its programs continue to thrive, its budget needs also grow. Whether
your support comes from the hote!/moteltax, or from another fund, the
expenditure will be aninvestment in our community's future. Providing
much needed financial support of our local attractions shows a
commitment to that future which will be repaid with additional tourist
dollars. '
Thank you for your considetation and support.
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President
Iowa City /Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau
Oln" of Unlverslly Relallo.s 5 Old Capllol
Iowa Clly, Iowa 52242,1000 319/335,0557 FAX 319/335,0558
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RECEIVED DEe II - 1991
JAMES E eLA YTON 304 RENO ST. IOWA CITY I IA 52240
December 3, 1992
Dear Council Person:
I am enclosing a copy of a recent article that appeared in the local papers.
As a member of the Iowa City Astronomy Club I can attest to the loss of our night
sky viewing owing to light pollution. Our club has the use of land south of town for
observing sessions but at that site the northern stars are completely obscured by
the sky glow of Iowa City. Viewing the Milky Way is virtually impossible with a
telescope or powerful binoculars.
The lighting at College Green Park is a perfect example of lighting the sky when we
really want to light the ground. The last two paragraphs of the article offer specific
means to eliminate this problem. Perhaps this information could be reviewed'
when we design future projects.
Thanks for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Copy: Terry Trueblood
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RECEIVED DEe 7 - 1992
Jaroslaw & Christina Pelenski
306 Lee Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
December 4, 1992
City Council
Civic Center
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
RE: Hazardous ice and snow conditions for Lincoln School children
walking on Lee Street downhill toward River ,Street.
To the City Council, Iowa City:
We, the rccidonte of 306 Lee Street wish to bring to your
attention the dangerous ice and snow conditions on the sidewalk
of Lee Street in the wintertime. We are particularly concerned
about the elementary school children who walk on Lee Street' to
and from Lincoln School.
Although our property is located on the corner of Lee and
River Streets, we feel that the sidewalk on Lee Street running
along our property shoulQ be maintained fully or at leaat partial-
ly in the wintertime either by the City or the Lincoln School
Administration, or both, for the following reasons:
1. The entrance to our property is on River Street and we
seldomly use the sidewslk on Lee Streat.
2. The, sidewalk on tee Street is used primarily by elementary
school children who wslk from the Park Road area and Highwood
Street to and from Lincoln School.
3. Lee Street is a very nerrow street.
4. 'rhere is a sidewalk on one side of Lee Street only, which
is also very narrow with no additional grass space between the
sidewalk and the curb on the street.
5. In snowy weather the city snow removal trucks move all
the snow from Lee, Street to this lone snd narrow sidewalk makin~
it virtually impsssable for the children walkin~ to and from
Lincoln School. For us this creates excessive hardship to rem ore
all that snow from the sidewalk.
6. Becsuse'Lee Street runs downhill to River Street, the side-
wSlk, even when clesned, gets wet from the snow that malts around
it during the dsy. During the night the wet sidewslk freezes,
creating hazardous icy conditions in the morning, when elementary
school children walk downhill to Lincoln School.
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our property to River Street requires practically dally mainten-
ance in the wintertime. Most importantly, it has to be maintained
early in the morning before children walK to Lincoln School. Due
to health problems, we are unable to maintain it so efficiently,
and no commercial snow removing company would do it so early in
the morning.
After watching children going to and from Lincoln school
under these hazardous conditions in the wintertime, we hope that
action will be taken to ensure safer conditions on the narrow side-
walk on Lee Street sloping downhill to River Street in order to
prevent a serious accident for which we do not wish to be respon-
sible.
Sincerely yours,
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Christina Pelenski
Copies to:
Street Se~ice, Public Works Department, Iowa City
Engineering, Public Works Department, Iowa City
Principal, Lincoln School
President, Lincoln School PTA
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RECEIVED DEe 7 - 1992
JAfd.8Clslehll9owCl COIl1ll1UIIIly
JAe~taQ CJJeaQth Ce~teh
505 E. College
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
318-338-7884
December 4, 1992
Darrel Courtney
Mayor city of Iowa city
civic Center
410 East Washington street
Iowa city, IA 52240
Dear Darrel:
At this time of year I'm reminded of the many reasons the Mental
Health Center has to be grateful for our broad based community
support.
I want to again thank you and the city council for approving
Community Block Grant monies for the Mental Health Center. In July
we were able to purchase the house that borders our present
location. The assistance we received from the city housing staff,
the Iowa city committee on community Needs and, ultimately, the
city council was most helpful.
In addition ,to the strong support we received through the Board of
Supervisors, others in the community have also shown support. Most
notably, John Moreland of Superior concrete, Inc., donated a
significant amount of concrete work, materials and labor, that
needed to be done in order for us to meet city standards.
The space we were able to acquire has been much needed. We will
put it to good use in serving the community mental health needs of
the citizens of Iowa city and Johnson County.
Thank you again!
sincerely , '~
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Robert A. Ja, kson, M.S.W., L.S.W.
Executive Director
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SERVING CEDAR, IOWA, AND JOHNSON COUNTIES
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I(ECElvro DEe 7 - '1992
Decernl:er 4, 1992
Mr. JJarrel Courtney, Mayor of Iowa City
and M:mirers of the Iowa City City Council
Civic Center
410 Fast Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor Courtney and Councilors:
I am writing to voice my support for ffir:! Wilcox's request
that the City post Deer Crossing signs on North Dubuque Street.
One hundred fifty dollars seems little to spend to warn drivers
and .to possible prevent a serious accident or death of an
aninal or person. Please reconsider this decision.
Thank you.
Karen Thieman
505 Fast College Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
DC: 'Pmy l'Jilcox
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Dear Council Nembers,
As president of the Iron Peaasus Notorcycle Tourina Club of Iowa
City and a veteran rider for 32 year.s, I would like to advocate
the importance of permanent deer crossing sians on North uubuque
Street, as well as other hiah risk deer crossina areas. I personally
have had six serious encounters with deer, consequntly 1 choose
not to trave 1 after dark. In addit ion, I am a me chanic at uon I s
Honda here in Iowa City and have first-hand experience in repairing
motorcycles that have come into contact with deer.
Notorcyc!ists stand a greater chance of personal injury. They are
in general very attentive to this type of signage and because deer
cross roads throughout the year, these signs need to be permanent.
I would also like to point out that Dubuque Street is heavily populated
by University students who frequently travel on motorcycle, the north
part of town in which Ns. Wilcox has erected signs.
I recommend permanent deer crossing signs.
Sincere ly,
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Thomas Neder
President, Iron Peaasus
10 Zeller Ct. ,
North Liberty, Iowa 52317
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City Council Member of Iowa city, Iowa:
This is a petition to the city of Iowa city to place
deer crossing signs on both the northbound and southbound
lanes of North Dubuque street, just south of Interstate
80. Deer cross heavily in this area. Police are well
aware of the frequent accidents involving deer.
Daily there are screeching of tires, honking of
horns and the occasional "thud" of a deer being hit by a
car. An area resident witnessed the gutting of a deer
carcass in the early a.m. by an individual, who left the
entrails on the road. I personally have found a deer leg
along the roadside. I have to wonder if there are more
deer being killed than the number being reported. Ialso
have to wonder why the city of Iowa city will not put
deer signs up.
On November 12th, my husband and I witnessed a car-
deer accident at Foster Road and North Dubuque street,
northbound. I witnessed the pain and suffering of both
human and animal. I realize that signs alone are not the
answer, but I feel the people need to be warned. I feel
the city of Iowa city is liable to do at least this.
I have taken it upon myself to post signs in this
area. I will continue to do so until the city posts
signs. I have also submitted a copy of this petition to
the Iowa city Press citizen.
Thank you,
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Amy L. Wilcox
2000 N. Dubuque street
Iowa City, IA 52245
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dcccmber 11,1992
To:
Darrcl Courtncy, Mayor
William Ambrisco
Susan Horowitz
Karcn Kubby
Randy Larson
John McDonald
Naomi Novick
Dcar Council Mcmbcrs,
Wc wish to rcgistcr our disagrccmcnt with thc city's position on posting "Dccr Crossing",
signs in thc arcns of North Dubuquc Strect. Thc provcrbial ouncc of prevention being worth a
pound of cure, surely the minimal expenditure of posting tile signs would be more timn offset by
the potential benefits. TIle point of a traffic safety sign is to keep drivers jnformcd of all
pertinenlinformation along a particular stretch of roadway. If either of us were to obscrve a
street sign informing of a potential hazard, surely we would not ignore it.
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It is the responsibility of drivers to be attentive at all times to potential hazards, but it is also
the responsibility of tile local government to keep tile driving public informed of potential
hazards that may develop at any timc.
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James D. Herd
(bAteitU J. fjptr/itVMJ
Patricia J. Lohmann
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Iowa city city council Members
Dear city council Members,
We are writing to convey our support and encouragement for the
increased law enforcement presence in the downtown area and
pedestrian plaza. We are a group of downtown business people,
Downtown Association members, Chamber of Commerce members, police,
social service folks, Library staff, Iowa city Recreation
Department staff and other concerned citizens.
We began meeting last summer because we shared common concerns
about activities that were happening in the downtown area which
impact on youth, families and area businesses.
Our group has identified three strategies to focus on: 1)
increasing alternative activities for youth; 2) increasing
activities and events for families and the general population on
the pedestrian plaza; and 3) enhancing'law enforcement efforts in
the area. Our overall goal is to help make the downtown area feel
safe, comfortable and exciting for all of our diverse citizens.
This fall we have begun to make progress on each of these
strategies. We helped organize a downtown concert for all ages on
Labor Day Weekend, as well as a dance at the Recreation Center. We
have been pleased that foot patrols in the pedestrian plaza have
been more frequent. We are continuing to meet and plan activities
for the winter, spring, and summer of 1993 for both general
audiences and youth.
,One of our goals is to support continuous police presence in the
downtown area. We recognize that the number of police must be
increased within the I.C.P.D in order to increase the availability
for foot patrols. We are asking you to give this strong
consideration as you review the Iowa city budget.
Please call on us if you have any questions about our efforts to
encourage diversity in downtown Iowa city. We would be happy to
meet with you to elaborate on our work or our request for expanded
police patrols. Thank you.
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December 8, 1992
City Council
c/o Civic Center
410 E. Washington street
Iowa city, IA 52240
Dear Council Members:
We are writing to support the construction of a Pedestrian Cross-
walk/Bridge over Hwy. 6. As residents, who live on the south side
of Hwy. 6, we have seen and experienced first hand how difficult it
can be to cross this highway. We have two children, ages 14 and 8.
As parents, our greatest fear during the two years our daughter
attended southeast Junior High School, was her walk to and from
school. We strongly encouraged her to use the crosswalk off
Sycamore Street, but we know that on some days, she took a short cut
and crossed the highway where 1st Avenue empties onto Hwy. 6.
Fortunately for us, our daughter was never involved in any close
calls, but we have an 8 year old son who will be attending Southeast
one day. Also, many youngsters in our neighborhood walk to the
Sycamore Mallon weekends and this poses a threat to their safety
crossing the highway.
We've noticed whenever we do walk across Hwy. 6 at the pedestrian
crosswalk at Sycamore, that the walk light flashes to "do not walk"
when we are only half way across the highway. We have seen elderly
and handicapped individuals unable to cross the entire distance by
the time the light changes. Consequently, these individuals stand
in the median and wait until the light changes green again.
It is not uncommon to see a vehicle run a red light on Hwy. 6. On
many occasions, semi-trailer trucks will not stop on a yellow and
consequently run a red light. During the past eight years+ we have
resided on Hollywood Blvd., we have lost count of the times our car
just missed being hit by someone running a red light on this
highway.
For the safety of the individuals living on the south side of Hwy.
6, we strongly encourage you to consider the construction of a
pedestrian bridge over Hwy. 6. Due to the expansion and growth of
this area, we feel it would be most prudent of the city council to
strongly consider this bridge. Thank you for your consideration of
this matter.
sincerely,
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1813 Hollywood Boulevard
Iowa city, IA 52240
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and the city council
RE: civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker
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We, the undersigned members of the civil Service commission of Iowa
city, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named person(s) in the
order of their standing as eligible for the position of Maintenance
Worker III - Water.
craig Meacham Hired: 11/23/92
CIVIL SERVICE
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and the city Council
RE: civil Service Entrance Examination - Treatment Plant
Operator - Pollution Control
We, the undersigned members of the civil Service commission of Iowa
city, Iowa, do hereby certify the following namedperson(s) in the
order of their standing as eligible for the position of Treatment
Plant Operator - Pollution Control.
Ron Benner
Hired: 11/13/92
ATTEST:
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410 EAST WASIIINOTON STREET' IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240.1126. Il19) "6.$000' FAX Il19) 3$6.$009
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