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P.O. Box 2358
Iowa City, Iowa 52244
319-337-9637
Mayor Susan Horowitz
1129 Kirkwood Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mayor Horowitz,
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, at its October 27, 1994
meeting, formally adopted the attached position with regard to the Near Southside
Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan.
As you know, this action was taken based on the recommendations to us from our
Downtown Association Expansion Task Force. Our opposition to the closing of Dubuque
Street was based upon our uncertainty as to the particulars of the plan and severe
reservations as to how the closure would enhance achievement of the commercial
development objectives.
Our opposition to the parking impact fee stems from our belief that such a fee would
actually inhibit development. We also question whether or not such a fee is within the
currently applied fiscal policies of the City.
In light of these concerns, we believe that the expenditure of public funds for a design
consultant is premature.
We thank you for the opportunity to give input and urge you to amend the plan to
address our concerns.
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NEAR SOUTHSIDE URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN
POSITION STATEMENT
October 27, 1994
On October 27, 1994 the Board of Directors approved the following position in regard to
the Near Southside Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan:
V We support the basic objective of the plan in attempting to expand increased
commercial development south of Burlington Street.
V We support the conceptual division of the target area into residential and
commercial areas.
V We support the use of tax abatement as an incentive for commercial
development.
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parking system is self-supporting through user fees; and
b) The fee could actually deter rather than promote, commercial
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V We oppose the closing of Dubuque Street because:
a) Traffic exiting the Dubuque Street ramp would be unfavorably affected.
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c) Access to new businesses in the target area would be unfavorably
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V We oppose the proposed expenditure on a design consultant.
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RECEIVED OCT ? 5 1994
358 Magowan
Iowa City IA 52246
18 October 1994
Iowa City City Council
410 East Washington
Iowa City IA 52240
Au: Representative Throgmorton
Honorable Representative Throgmorton:
I am writing this to you since you have a reputation as a reasonable man, However,
please feel free to share it as needed with the rest of the council.
Please take action to alleviate the problem of speeding cars in the Manville Heights
neighborhood. The speed limit is 25 mph, but some cars go at least 50 mph. These tend to
be commuters, not the occasional student. Streets involved are River, Magowan, and
Ferson. Several times I have seen commuters pass other cars, at times with burning mbber.
Solutions could involve more stop signs, speed humps, speed traps, or blocking
Magowan and Ferson Avenues to through traffic.
Since the City Council has favored many new suburbs on the edge of the city, the
Council is fully responsible should a child be killed or crippled by uncontrolled reckless
driving generated by these suburbs.
I recognize there is a tendency to continue past policies which favor the automobile
driving, but please keep in mind that such policies have succeeded in destroying Los
Angeles and other places as livable cities.
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October 17, 1994
The Honorable Susan Horowitz
Mayor, Iowa City
Civic Center 410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Dear Mayor Horowitz:
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Thank you for contacting me concerning your views regarding the
Galloway Report. I have received the petition that you signed as
a participant at the "Community Land policy and River Flooding:
The Great Floods of 1993" conference. I certainly appreciate
knowing your views on the subject and I will keep them in mind as
debate on the issue continues. I certainly agree with many of
the proposals made in the Galloway report, however, there are
others that I find troubling.
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At the end of this Congress, Senator Baucus introduced
legislation that addressed the issue of flood plain management.
His legislation included some provisions that I do not feel were
clearly in the best interest of Iowa. I look forward to working
with all, the interested parties to develop appropriate
legislation to address the issue in the next Congress.
I certainly concur that it is important to develop a process in
which all levels of government play an. active role in the
important issue of flood plain management. Thank you again for
contacting me by petition and I encourage you to call on my
office whenever you have a concern with a federal matter.
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE 1994 CAMBRIDGE CONFERENCE
ENTITLED "COMMUNITY LAND POLlCY AND RIVER FLOODING: THE GREAT FLOODS OF
'93" GATHERED AT THE LINCOLN INSTITUTE OF LAND POLICY ON THIS 26TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER, DO HEREBY GO ON RECORD AS STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE CONCEPTS SET
FORTH IN THE INTERAGENCY FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE'S REPORT,
"SHARING THE CHALLENGE: FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT INTO THE 21sT CENTURY [THE
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WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NO ONE MUNICIPALITY, COUNTY, OR STATE CAN POSSIBLY
CARRY OUT EFFECTIVE PLANNING OR IMPLEMENTATION ALONE, COORDINATION
AND COLLABORATION ON A REGIONAL WATERSHED BASIS REQUIRES FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL COMMITMENT,
IN THIS SPIRIT WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
ISSUE AN EXECUTIVE ORDER THAT WILL INSTRUCT FEDERAL AGENCIES TO DEVELOP A
CLOSE AND COLLEGIAL WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT
(LOCAL, REGIONAL, TRIBAL, AND STATE) TO ACCOMPLISH THIS END.
WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT MUST COMMIT RESOURCES TO
ACHIEVE THE GOALS OF THE "GALLOWAY REPORT." As LOCAL OFFICIALS WE
COMMIT OURSELVES TO WORK TOW ARDS THIS END.
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RECEIVED OCT 3 1 1994
Richard L. Ferguson
President
October 28, 1994
Mayor and Members of the
City Council
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council:
ACT will officially acknowledge the construction of its new Distribution/Warehouse Facility with
a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, November 9. I am pleased to extend this invitation for
you to join ACT staff and invited guests as we celebrate the first of several local construction projects
ACT anticipates in the coming years.
The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of Highway 6 and Scott Boulevard in the BDI
Industrial Park. I hope you can join us.
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President
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American Coliege Testing
2201 N. Dodge 51., P.O. Box 168
Iowa Clly, Iowa 52243
(319) 337.1079 FAX (319) 337.1059
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City Council Members
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Iowa City, IA 52240
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On behalf of the residents of Walnut Ridge, we would like to express our
sincere appreciation for the City's fin6ncial backing and your time in
facilitating the tempomy walkwtlY from Walnut Ridge and Galway Hills to
West High School.
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We see the walkway being used daily by children, joggers, and people just
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Dear Mayor Horowitz, city Council Members and Mr. Atkins:
Thank you for your planning and financial support of the pathway
for the Galway Hills and Walnut Ridge neighborhoods. We are
enjoying the access the path gives us to West High School and the
rest of the Iowa city community. Many others are also enjoying
it for recreational pleasure.
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Residents of Galway Hills
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Jerry L. Arganbright, Principal
Ann Feldmann, Associate Principal
Reese Morgan, Dean of Students
Marv Reiland, Athletic Director
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Dear Mayor Horowitz:
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On behalf of all of us at West High, we extend our sincere appreciation to
you and the City of Iowa City Council for your supportive response
concerning our school entranceway intersection. We will work
aggressively to make certain our students and parents recognize the value
of your support, and the fact the temporary light may not be a perfect
solution to the traffic problem. The light will, however, hopefully provide
a more safe route for individuals traveling to and from West High.
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know you will work to have the light installed as expeditiously as
possible. Please feel free to contact us if there is any additional feedback
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NIl'S, Marlys Breese \L
40 N, 7th Ave.
Iowa City. IA 52245,3300
us pay an additional fee for a new arrange.l1ent.
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Dear Counsel Members
We want to thank you for considering the bus route on First Ave.
We do understand that the policy needs to be reviewed and this
will take some time. However the Lakeside bus route is already
at capacity now, and on bad weather days It Is standing room
only during the peak hours. My husband rides this bus at 6:00 AM
and 4:00 PM, about half of the bus Is high school students.
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Ave bus started this year 1994, or at least before the winter is
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325 E W ASBINGTON STREET
POBOX 3396
IOWA CIT\', IA 52244-3396
351-5333
November 4,1994
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City ofIowa City
410 E Washington Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Honorable Mayor and Council Members:
On October 26, the Home Builders Association ofIowa City submitted comments on the
proposed neighborhood open space ordinances from the National Association ofHome Builders,
Copies were sent to council, the city attorney, and the planning and community development
department. It had been our intent to work with the city staff to provide council with additional
information prior to the next council meeting,
I met with Karin Franklin on Monday, It had been hoped to further discuss the issue after
conversations with City Attorney Gentry and City Manager Atkins. Their input would be
provided to the board of directors ofHBA ofIC, which met last evening, Unfortunately, Ms.
Franklin and I spoke just prior to the board meeting and I was told she had been unsuccessful in
meeting with the other city departments. Therefore, the Home Builders Association of Iowa City
Board ofDirectors is uncertain of the City ofIowa City's position after reviewing the information
supplied by the National Association of Home Builders,
I again respectfully request council put aside consideration of the neighborhood open space
ordinances until the city's response is received by HBA ofIC and it has an opportunity to review
and comment. I recognize this proposed legislation has been pending for a significant period of
time; however, as was stated during the October 25 council meeting, most developers have
worked successfully with the city to provide green space, Therefore, there should not be an
urgency to finalize such legislation without dialogue between the city and this organization.
I look forward to working with you and will be available to attend the council's working session
on Monday, November 7, to respond to any questions council might have.
Sincerely,
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Carol Godi en
Executive 0 eel'
cc: HBA ofIe Board ofDirectors
Linda Gentry
Karin Franklin
Steve Atkins
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I am a resident of Ecumenical Towers at 320 East Washington
st. in Iowa City. I have lived here almost two years. I
am appalled at the noise on the streets at night, anytime
from 11 :30 p.m. till 4:30-5:: a.m.! One might reason that
the Towers is unfortunately located in an area of "fun spots";
bars with bands and drinking entice the young and the
no't-so-young. The revelers move from bar to bar, and there
are MANY up and down Iowa Ave., Gilbert st., Dubuque, College,
Clinton; there is no scarcity of "watering holes"! 'l'here
is, though, a great lack of respect for other citizens and
for properties along the way. I observed, one late evening
(or was it early morning?) a male person urinating in a corner
by the old Press Citizen building; broken bottles litter
the Senior Citizen parking and early morning walks through
the Old Capitol pedestrian mall reveal litter, piles of vomit,
and other unidentifiable, unpleasant evidence of 'the night
before'. Recently I was awakened at 2 a.m. by the booming
of an extremely loud sound system in one of five automobiles
parked in the emergency/loading/unloading zone directly in
front of the Towers. Doors of cars were flung open and eight
or ten young people were noisily congregating.
An article in the Tues. Sept. 27 issue of the D.I. was like
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a missing link/verification I'd made that Tuesday nights
were the most disturbing of all! It described "Ashcroft
and, Davis' Hip Hop Dance Party" where 'D.J.s from Chicago
and elsewhere' play 'some Gangsta Rap'. According to some
regular patrons, "pretty much anything goes"!
Usually when I call the police to 'complain about the noise'
I am courteous ,and patient but I am becoming increasinqi!JY
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put up with this? I ask it NOW! Can nothing be dOrf~;bo;at.!!
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November 4, 1994
As a rural member of Johnson County, I feel that I have a vested
interest in the proposed amendments to the Near Southside
Commercial Urban Revitalization Plan.
My dander tends to get a bit "ruffled" when certain members wish
to close Dubuque Street. Why? Traffic existing the Dubuque
Street ramp would be affected--unfavorably. Access to existing
businesses would be most inconvenient. Most citizens are on a
time restriction, therefore, convenience is of the utmost
importance. I, for one, will not use the ramp to park my
vehicle, walk downtown to access Dubuque Street, and then carry
my purchases back to the vehicle. I want convenience and I do
not want to pay an arm and leg for this convenience! What about
our elderly citizens? Handicap citizens?
I will, and do, travel to Cedar Rapids to access this
convenience. Free parking, accessibility to the businesses I
wish to patronize, fair prices and most of all -- less hassle.
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I feel that many citizens will deter from using the downtown
businesses if such ridiculous restrictions are put on our area
patrons. parking is now tight when a function exists in Iowa
City. Ramp space is very limited, parking meters are full. Why
limit that parking even further???
I, for one, find myself going to restaurants out of the way of
downtown, even traveling to Cedar Rapids, because of the hassles
that now exist. Why not put our emphasis on the necessity to
build our current businesses and promote more business growth in
the downtown area. Not constricting the small business owner...
Develop further parking for vehicles, not restrict it.
My opposition to the imposition of a parking impact fee is:
It is fiscally unnecessary. The parking system is self-efficient
through user fees.
The fee would deter rather than promote commercial development.
I would like to know where the public funds are coming from to
support a design consultant. The budget is tight now... I
strongly oppose this move.
Please, please, please reconsider your current position on the
above issues. Not everyone is 'for spending...
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140 Stevens Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
November 4, 1994
Naomi Novick
306 Mullin Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52246
Dear Ms. Novick:
I am writing to you in regard to the Near Souths ide Commercial
Urban Revitalization Plan.
I support the basic objective of the plan in attempting to expand
increased commercial development south of Burlington Street. I
also agree with the conceptual division of the target area into
residential and commercial areas.' I firmly believe business and
residential areas should remain separate.
In addition, I strongly oppose the imposition of a parking impact
fee because:
a.) It is fiscally unnecessary in that, under current
policy and practice, the parking system is self-
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commercial development.
The closing of Dubuque Street is ludicrous!
a.) Traffic exiting the Dubuque Street ramp would be
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c.) Access to new businesses in the target area would be
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I, also, strongly oppose the expanding public funds for a design
consultant.
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issues affect every member in Johnson County and the surrounding
areas.
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