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Home My WebLink About2007-05-14 Correspondence I ~ j -....= -14'.... ~~w~'"!. '""'.. ~aal' ......... CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM I 3b~(1; t Date: May 7, 2007 To: City Clerk From: Anissa Gerard, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner oJ1 Re: Item for May 14, 2007 City Council meeting: Removal of two parking meters in the 100 block of N. Linn Street. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (17), remove two parking meters; L122N and L124N in the 100 block of N. Linn Street on the east side of the street. These meters have term of 2 hour limit at $0.75/hr. Comment: This action is being taken to accommodate a new driveway for the Clark building on this block. Site plan is already approved showing this driveway. Mgr/agditmsfag--linn street remove meters.doc ~, .""',--, 1 , I CO " >"-1 . .. "'-:~:: <"C " '..~; /~ 1',) N .~./ I ~ 1 f~~~1lt ~ ~IID" ......~ CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM ~ ~ Date: May 4, 2007 City Clerk Anissa Gerard, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner (}0.- Item for May 14, 2007 City Council meeting: Installation of several Iowa City Transit bus stops for the Library Shuttle beginning June 5th, 2007. To: From: Re: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(19), install Iowa City Transit bus stops for the Library Shuttle. Locations are as follows: . Orchard Street near Douglas Street . Bradford Street near Mercer Park . South Lawn Drive near Lucas School . Broadway Street in front of Broadway Neighborhood Center . Lakeside Drive in front of Grant Wood School . De Forest Avenue in front of Mark Twain School . Roberts Road in front of Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center . Greenwood Drive in front of Roosevelt School Comment: This action is being taken at the request of Iowa City TransiVlowa City Library to provide bus stops for children in identified lower income neighborhoods so they may utilize the library during summer. This item will be rescinded when the students return to school this fall. jccogtp/mem/actcomm~ljbshuttle.com ....,..l ~~:>, ):> f"V W I e this ummer~ . Use your Iowa City Public Library card to ride the NEW Library Shuttle Bus to the Library Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday (except holidays) June 5 - August 9, 2007 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Show your Iowa City Public Library card and ride for FREE on these days and special routes (or pay standard fare without card). Tuesday Stops Orchard Street Roosevelt Elementary Pheasant Ridge Neighborhood Center Hawkeye Drive Hawkeye Court Iowa City Public Library Wednesday Stops Forest View Trailer Court Mann Elementary Mercer Park Village Road Lucas Elementary Iowa City Public Library Thursday Stops HACAP /Southgate Avenue Broadway Neighborhood Center Lakeside Drive Grant Wood Elementary Mark Twain Elementary Iowa City Public Library For specific route times call (319) 356-5200 or visit www.icpl.org. This is a joint project of the Iowa City Public Library and Iowa City Transit, with support from Procter & Gamble and The West Bancorporation Foundation, Inc. ~ Iowa Citv ~PubliclLibrary Iiincil'~ lVERSllY,o/'IOWA CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE rmmI ~ 1\ Iowa Resuscitation Network University of Iowa Heahh Care ?-j L L'J -I . I"~ ~ i f_ I "Ii \: 26 200 Hawkins Drive, C34.lOGH Tnwn rity fA 'j7?4?Tnno 319-384-8484 Tel 319-384-8500 Fax [gwaROCs(ci)uiowa.cf:gu EmaU www.iowarocs.on' Web i,,'il , ,'" "" _: '\",,'"-, -,.J',',' April 23, 2007 1r)\t_,1\ :\'-' \', .'>f;. Dear Mayor Wilburn, We are writing to inform you of an important emergency treatment research initiative, the Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC). We expect the study to begin soon in nine Johnson County communities and West Branch (list attached). We would also like to ask for your support in informing the community of the research. The University Of Iowa is one of the 10 Regional Clinical Centers in ROC, which is funded and designed by the National Institutes of Health. Only an estimated 5% of people who experience cardiac arrest survive using current cardiac arrest management ROC will conduct multiple studies to evaluate strategies and study treatments for providing care to people with cardiac arrest (heart stoppage) with an emphasis on emergency situations in the out-of-hospital setting. The ROC cardiac arrest study will focus on 2 possible treatments. . The Impedance Threshold Device (ITD) which is a valve to momentarily increase pressure in the chest to improve circulation of blood during CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) . A CPR Study in which rescuers give standard treatment and look at the heart rhythm as soon as possible and shocks the heart if indicated or a longer period of CPR before the rescuer looks at the heart rhythm then shocks the heart if indicated By law and ethical standards, medical research requires that anyone who participates in a study knows what the study involves and risks and benefits. This is what is known as "prior informed consent." However, because of severe injuries, persons in the ROC study are likely to be unconscious, in shock or otherwise unable to provide informed consent Therefore, ROC will be conducted under federal regulations that allow for a special "Exception From Informed Consent" in life-threatening situations. Instead, consent will be obtained after treatment, when the person is no longer in the emergency situation, or when a legally authorized representative of the injured person is available. The regulations require community consultation (similar to a "public hearing") before the study begins. Community members may choose to pre-exclude themselves from the study; this is called "opting out". We will invite you to attend one of the upcoming community meetings. We will send you the details and advertise meeting(s) in the local paper, and at our ROC web site. Meanwhile, for more information, please contact us locally at 384-8484 or toll-free at 1-866-309-0838 or visit us at www.iowarocs.oro . Project success depends on community awareness and support of the ongoing research in the community. Thank you for your interest in this important study. Sincerely, , ~~ ~'MD Iowa ROC Principal Investigator (319) 384-8484 ~ l-t...\a~ Steve Hata, MD Iowa ROC Co-Principal Investigator (319) 384-8484 Iowa Resuscitation Network A member of the NIH Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium 'f.- &f/er Set'-/-- rk 4/( DI(/{ci! /k~fu..kS .ROC APPENDIX SCOPE OF THE RESUSCITATION OUTCOMES STUDY (ROC) Nationwide, ROC involves public safety agencies, regional hospitals, community health care institutions, and medical centers and is expected to include as many as 15,000 patients over a three-year period. Approximately 213 individuals will be included through the UI arm of the study. All of the interventions to be tested in the program have been shown in smaller single-center studies to be safe and potentially life- saving. The 10 area communities in which patients may be enrolled in ROC are: Coralville, Hills, Iowa City, Lone Tree, North Liberty, Oxford, Solon, Tiffin, University Heights and West Branch. These communities are served by the Johnson County Ambulance Service, which is part of the study. Cardiac Arrest Study Background Information o More than 95% of these patients die (Current treatment of cardiac arrest has low survival). o There are More than 300,000 cases of cardiac arrest! year. o Lack of blood flow during cardiac arrest causes damage to body organs. . Specifics about this Study Cardiac arrest requires immediate emergency treatment (cardiopulmonary resuscitation - CPR). At the time of cardiac arrest, a person is Unable to make an informed decision about their care. Therefore, people who suffer cardiac arrest and meet inclusion criteria for this study would be enrolled. Governed by strict federal and ethical guidelines, known as 'Exception from Informed Consent'. Our community notification process must be complete before study can begin. Current treatment to treat cardiac arrest includes airway tools, standard CPR, medicatiOns-but with current treatments, survival remains dismal. During this cardiac arrest study there are 2 possible treatments. . The Impedance Threshold Device (ITD) which is a device to improve circulation of blood during CPR . A CPR Study in which rescuers give standard treatment and look at the heart rhythm as sOOn as possible and shock the heart if indicated or a longer period of CPR before the rescuers look at the heart rhythm then shock the heart if indicated Description of Potential Risks o Pulmonary Edema (fluid in the lungs) and vomiting are both common during cardiac arrest . Current studies do not show any increase in pulmonary edema or vomiting with the use of the ITO Description of Potential Benefits . The study treatments may increase survival from cardiac arrest . The study treatments may reduce brain injury during cardiac arrest by improving blood flow to the brain Questions or Requests to not participate In study . If you have questions, concerns, complaints about your rights as a research subject, please contact the University of Iowa Human Subjects Office in writing, by phone or email at the contact numbers below. . Human Subjects Office, 340 College of Medicine Administration Building, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242 . (319) 335-6564, or e-mail irb(a)uiowa.edu . After careful consideration of the potential risks and benefits of this study treatment, you can exclude yourse~ and your dependants from this study in advance if you choose not to participate. We can send you opt out materials or you can pick them up from our office . Opting out of this ROC study will opt you out of all of the ROC studies (trauma and cardiac) . More information is available on our website: www.iowarocs.ora _ ADDITIONAL STUDY CONTACTS .~ -- Alex Drum, Paramedic ~o. _. ROC EMS Liaison -.-__, .J I i (319)384-8484 r,~.-' Iowa Resuscitation Network A member of the NIH Resuscitation Outcomes C-;'h~rti~ ::=:~:. ..J.:;;' r" Ct) Rev.d Paul Akin pastor -paul@icfirstchurch.org Lead Pastor EXl. #105 Rev. John Raab pastor -john@icfirstchurch.org Associate Pastor Exl. #104 Rev. Patte Henderson patte-henderson@icfirstchurch.org Director of Christian Education 319.338.95 t4 Rev. Karen Nelson newhorizonspk@aol.com Youth COordinator 319.351.2491 Samuel Kwok samuel-kwok@icfirstchurch.org Music Director EXl. #119 Kat'lY Stange Ilttle-an?,els(g?icflrstchurch,org Director of Dttle Ange~ Learning center Ext. # 108 S~e River sa?,e-river(g}icflrstchurch.org Health & Carin?, Ministries EXl. #f11 Hillary Biancuzzo hillarybiancuzzo@lcflrstchurch.org Business Manager Exl. # 106 Amanda Dague amanda-dasue@icfirstchurch.org Communications Coordinator Exl. # I 02 Danielle Goode danielle-goode@icfirstchurch.org Membership Secretary Exl. # 101 Charles Thiede charles-thiede@icfirstchurch.org Facilities Manager Exl. #113 Pager # 319-339-6087 Ruth Hurlburt ruth-hurlburt@icfirstchurch.org Organist Exl. #225 IJ:[J ';iIUt Umted 11t~ eluvtc4 2i4 East Jefferson Street, Iowa City. Iowa 52245 Ph: (319) 337.2857, Fax: (319) 337.0485 E-mail: businessofflce@icflrstchurch.org April 26, 2007 The Honorable Ross Wilburn Mayor ofIowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 C' <: i' .-----' -' C.:J "" Dear Mayor Wilburn, This letter is to thank you and the Iowa City Council for your continued support of Shelter House and its programs. In particular, during the past year, we are most gratefulofIowa City's increased financial support of Shelter House and the support which has been provided for the STAR (Supported Training and Access to Resources) Programs. As you are well aware, there are many people in the Iowa City area who struggle with a lack of adequate housing and also those in need of assistance with food, clothing, and basic utilities. It is indeed a daunting problem. However, it is encouraging that you and the City Council take these issues seriously and are willing not only to provide needed financial support but also to increase that support. Again, thank you for your efforts. We are very appreciative of your work. Sincerely Yours, 12Mb Rev. Paul Akin, Lead Pastor First United Methodist Church Rev, John Raab Associate Pastor First United Methodist Church l THE flln UNIVERSI1Y OF IOWA ;--1 ~ i'- ~- i \ i"-' I ' J:;D- STUDENT SERVICES 3 5 CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY RE Office of the Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students , 3 - /J:::'C I -,I i i I ~ 100 Stanley Hall #100-1 Iowa City, Iowa 52242 319-335-]349 Fox 319-353-2527 ossccr.uiowa.edu ""-' \_" I "',' ,'I!~ .",'/ \ I/""\\,",{ \\) \i "J' April 27, 2007 Dear Campus and Community Partners: We would like to thank you for your expertise and support during our first year of implementation of AlcoholEdu at The University of Iowa. Enclosed is an executive summary of our first year of participation. The summary includes a description of the course, participation rates, discussion of key findings, and a review of our evaluation plan results. We were very pleased to achieve a 98% completion rate by the first deadline in August 2006. At this time, there is only one eligible student who has not complied with the requirement. The executive summary is just a glimpse of all the data we have on our freshmen cohort. We would be happy to provide further data or present information to you and your staff. We look forward to continued collaboration as we move into our second year of implementing AlcohoiEdu. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to schedule a presentation or discussion, or if you have any questions. Sincerely, Angela Reams AlcohoiEdu Co-Administrator Director Student Services Campus & Community Relations Sarah Han.seIl AlcohoiEdu Co-Administrator Associate Director for Education Student Health Service ~ _of SIudentSllrvk:es CAMPUS . COMMUNITY "LATIONS AlcoholEdu Executive Summary 2006::1 ~ ' I " The University of Iowa implemented AlcoholEdu for the first time itiJl':!I.}I;;:w!'>6Fii 2: 26 requiring all incoming freshmen to complete the course for further enrollment. AlcoholEdu for College is an objective, science-based, online alcohol p@v:eti!;iQ!l;,. ': program designed specifically for college students as the cornerstoIjft,if.a (;. .... i ~ Cy/V/:\ comprehensive campus prevention program. The purpose of AlcoholEdu for College is to prevent or reduce alcohol-related problems among college students while providing schools with a statistically accurate description of the alcohol-related attitudes, experiences, behaviors, and health education needs of their students. Partners in this endeavor included: The Office of the Vice President for Student Services, The Office of the Provost, Student Health Service/Health Iowa, University Housing, The University of Iowa Parents Association, Admissions/Orientation, Office of the Registrar, Academic Advising, Athletics, Information Technology Services, and Academic Technologies. ParticiDation: There were 4,236 students eligible to participate in AlcoholEdu. At this time, we have only one student who has not complied with the requirement. Not all students are included in the dataset due to age restrictions and completion after the first deadline. Included in the dataset are 3.446 students who completed part I of AlcoholEdu by August 16, 2006. Knowledge Gains: 77% of Iowa students said they now know more about Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 46% said they now know more about the ways alcohol affects someone's ability to give consent for sex The percentage of students who reported they know more than a "moderate amount" about the effects of alcohol nearly doubled for 39% before the course to 76% after they completed it Students Experience with AlcoholEdu: 94% of students stated they paid attention to the course 77% of Iowa students said that AlcoholEdu helped them feel more prepared to handle situations that might come up in college that involve alcohol and decisions about drinking College Effect: Research shows that the transition to college is regularly associated with significant increases in drinking, heavy-episodic drinking, and high-risk drinking behaviors, and with reductions in abstention and protective behaviors. This transition -- the College Effect -- reflects the immersion of new students into the developmental and social context of college. When interpreting alcohol-related behaviors among our first-year students it is important to consider the influence of the College Effect. The AlcoholEdu cohort experienced an increase in drinking from the summer of the senior year to the fall of their freshmen year at Iowa, illustrating the College Effect. However, when this cohort is compared with other past untreated freshmen cohorts they experienced fewer negative consequences and a decrease in some risky behaviors. The percent of students reporting high risk drinking was lower among the AlcoholEdu cohort, although not statistically significant. Evaluation Plan for AlcoholEdu - First Year students .:. = objective/goal met . = objective/goal not met 0= insufficient data Note: For a difference to be statistically significant at the .oslevel, the two confidence intervals must not overlap. Process goals - Comnletion and Discussion . At least 85% of incoming students will complete the course within the required timeline. .:. 96% completed within required timeframe. . At least 85% of RAs will report having discussed AEdu with their floor members. . 67% reported discussing; 8% did a formal program. . At least 50% of College Transition instructors will report having discussed AEdu with their students. .:. 67% reported discussing AEdu with their classes. Health objectives. based on Healthy Camnus 2010 and AlcoholEdu content - Negative Conseauences . Reduce the proportion of students who report hangovers by 5% (2004 HIP data/2005 Harvard data, 65% of first year students report hangovers, 95% Confidence Interval: 55-69%) .:. AEdu: 50% (95% CI: 48-52%) . Reduce the proportion of students who report negative consequences as a result of their own or another person's alcohol use by 5% (2004 HIP data, 64% of first year students reported at least one negative consequence as a result of drinking, 95% Confidence Interval: 57-70%) . AEdu: 67% (95% CI: 66-69%) - not statistically significant; confidence intervals overlap . Reduce the proportion of students who report blackouts by 5% (2004 HIP data, 47% of first year students reported blackouts, 95% Confidence Interval: 40-55%) .:. AEdu: 37% (95% CI: 35-39%) . Reduce the number of first year students transported to the ETC from the residence halls <> 29 students transported, Fall 2006; Housing is compiling data from previous years Behavioral obiectives - Heavv drinking. riskY behavior. and nrotective actions . Reduce the proportion of students who report that they drove after drinking alcohol by 5% (2004 HIP data, 17% of first year students reported driving after drinking, 95% CI: 14-24%) .:. AEdu: 12% (95% CI: 11-13%) . Reduce the proportion of participants who report heavy drinking behaviors (chugging, pre- gaming) <> No baseline data, AEdu: 62% . Increase the proportion of participants who report engaging in protective behaviors by 5% (2004 HIP data, 77% of first year students reported practicing at least one protective behavior, 95% CI: 70-82%) . AEdu: 59% (95% CI: 57-61%) . Reduce high-risk drinking among first-year students by 5% (2004 HIP data/2005 CAS data, 69% of first year students reported high-risk drinking, 95% CI: 62-75%) . AEdu: 65% (95% CI: 63-67%) not statistically significant; confidence intervals overlap Learning obiectives - HAC and sexual decision making . At least 50% of students who complete AEdu will report thinking more about blood alcohol concentration than they did before the program " . ^AEd'~ ~ . U. II /u """--;;...... '~"1 - . At least 40% of those who complete AEdu will report knowing more about alcohol aile frieffe~1;s on the ability to give consent for sex I . .:. AEdu: 46% -', ~.) . - -\.".1 --rl , , Q ~ N Prepared by Office of Student Services Campus and Community Relations A1coholEduAdministrators: Angela Reams and Sarah Hansen April 26, 2007 f"'~) CT> Marian Karr I ;5~(~) J From: Sent: To: Debra Pughe [dlpughe@gmail.com] Monday, May 07,20072:50 PM Ron Knoche; Linda Kopping; Eleanor M. Dilkes; Marian Karr; 'City Council; Steve Atkins; Dale Helling Cafe Scientifique May Subject: "How Drivers' Behavior Impacts Safety" will be the topic of discussion at a free, public talk from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, May 10, on the Mezzanine Floor of the Cottage Bakery and Cafe, 14 S. Linn St. Linda Ng Boyle, assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering in the or College of Engineering, will be the guest at the Cafe Scientifique of Iowa City presentation. One aspect of Boyle's work involves a study of how people's behavior affects their risk of injuries and mishaps, including why drivers commit errors and crash, as well as how they respond to emergency situations. Boyle says that many new automotive devices, such as anti-lock braking systems, airbags and third brake lights, are designed to make driving safer by alerting drivers to slow down or move to an adjacent lane. "However, what many system designers do not expect to happen is that drivers may change their behavior in a different way -- one that may actually create a less safe situation," Boyle says. "This behavior can be defined as adaptive or compensatory behavior. That is, after using a system for a long period of time, drivers may change their performance or driving behavior based on what they anticipate the system will do. The goal of my study is to understand how the driver's behavior may change over time so we can design smarter systems that will account for these changes." Boyle, who is also a human factors researcher in the U1 Public Policy Center and faculty director of the Human Factors and Statistical Modeling Lab, recently received a prestigious five-year National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for 2006. She plans to use her award to advance knowledge of adaptive strategies in driving as influenced by prolonged system use, integrate the research into graduate courses, and develop outreach activities for K-12 students and teenage drivers. The talk is the final seminar to be presented by Cafe Scientifique of Iowa City during the spring 2007 semester. Sessions are held on the second Thursday of the month from September to May. Cafe Scientifique of Iowa City is a meeting forum where the public is invited to explore and debate the latest ideas in science, mathematics, medicine and technology. The Web site for Cafe Scientifique is located at: http://www.physics.uiowa.edu/cafe/. D. L. pughe 'ILe temps scintille et Ie senge est saveir.'I Time sparkles, and the dream is knowledge. PAUL VALERY 1 Marian Karr ~ I2aill.J From: Sent To: Subject Eric Gidal [eric-gida/@uiowa.edu] Friday, May 04, 2007 2: 15 PM 'City Council Dubuque and Church Intersection Importance: High To All Members of the City Council: I am writing regarding plans for expanding the intersection of Church and Dubuque Streets. I write as a resident of the Northside Neighborhood of over 10 years, a parent of children at Horace Mann Elementary School, and as a former member of the Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments. I strongly oppose any changes to the intersection that will divert traffic eastward down Church St. Such changes are unnecessary, will create risks for students of Horace Mann Elementary, and will have deleterious effects on both the surrounding neighborhood and, I would suggest, on the downtown. Such changes are unnecessary. I do not know what arguments are being forwarded to rationalize plans for expansion, but must assume that they regard the rush-hour congestion in the mornings and evenings. As someone who lives close to work, I do not drive, but I walk and cross the intersection in question both to and from work. The problems with congestion seem to me to have very little to do with left turns onto Church, and much more to do with simple heavy traffic. In the mornings, the vast majority of cars coming south on Dubuque are headed straight through the intersection. In the evenings, back-up problems are caused by the short green light afforded to cars turning from Church onto Dubuque and not the other way around. None of these problems seem very severe, and none last more than a brief period at the beginning and end of the work day. At all other times traffic flow through this intersection is unhindered. Such changes will create additional traffic risks for students of Horace Mann Elementary. Horace Mann, at the intersection of Church and Dodge, is already situated at a busy intersection, along a major arterial road. Expanding traffic on Church St. will increase the traffic flow surrounding the school, particularly at the main intersection where students cross to and from school in the morning and afternoon. The majority of students at Horace Mann walk to school and should not be asked to compete with rush-hour traffic. Such changes will have a deleterious effect on the Northside Neighborhood. Once again the city seems poised to carve up and diminish the viability of one of its central neighborhoods. Church St. runs through the center of the Northside Neighborhood and is currently, along with Gilbert, its most busy street. Nonetheless, Church St. is a beautiful street with picturesque historic homes, magisterial tree canopies, and pleasant sidewalks. Increasing traffic along this street, to say nothing of the scandalous idea of widening the road, would ruin one of Iowa City's most appealing stretches of housing. Broadening Church St. for more cars will lead inevitably to demands to do the same for Gilbert and Dodge and the ruinous strategy of placing traffic concerns above those pedestrians and residents will continue. Such changes will have a deleterious effect on the downtown. It boggles the mind why a city planner would wish to divert traffic away from the commercial downtown. Yet that would be the obvious effect of shifting traffic that would normally continue down Dubuque away from the city center. Currently, such traffic that is headed around the downtown has the self-evidently better option of turning left onto Jefferson, a two-lane one-way street that connects to Gilbert, Dodge, and Governor. It seems highly improbable that much of this traffic is headed to points on these streets between Church and Jefferson as that area is almost exclusively residential. There is a disturbing trend in city development over recent years to widen roads for the sake of widening roads. In an era in which all cities, from the large urban centers to smaller communities like our own, need to be finding ways to diminish reliance on automobiles, following policies which both increase traffic flow and discourage residents 1 from settling into more central neighborhoods is economically, environmentally, and ethically unwise. I urge the City Council to reject these plans for the expansion of the Church and Dubuque St. intersection. Sincerely, Eric Gidal 328 Brown St. Iowa City This correspondence will become a public record. Eric Gidal Associate Professor Department of English 308 English-Philosophy Bldg. University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52242 2 Marian Karr From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kaine, Joshua B [joshua-kaine@uiowa.edu] Tuesday, May 08, 2007 1 :03 PM 'City Council northside@mchsLcom Dubuque St at Church St Expansion Mayor Wilburn, Council Members, I'm writing in regards to the proposed street expansion of Dubuque Street at Church Street. My understanding is that you'll be considering this issue at a Working session, and then a formal item will appear on an upcoming council agenda. I first became aware of this issue via a cable channel rebroadcast of a council meeting in late April; I came across it while channel surfing. I then attended the neighborhood meeting at Horace Mann School on the evening of May 3. I've seen the proposals and heard the discussion, and I have some concerns r'd like to share. I understand the perspective of the folks in the transportation department: They have identified the Church/Dubuque intersection as an impediment to traffic moving into Iowa City, and they expect this problem to grow over time. I also understand that there's a considerable amount of money that's available to address this problem, and that the money might not become available again for a number of years. My concern is that in addressing the traffic issue on Dubuque St., the folks planning this change have not taken into account the extra traffic that the intersection upgrade will bring on to Church St, and into the Northside Neighborhood. In spite of their statements otherwise, I remain convinced that putting a left turn lane on Dubuque will increase traffic on Church, and that adding a left turn from Church to Dubuque will increase traffic even more. Of the three proposed designs, I would ask that you consider only option C-- this being the option that widens the turning radius from Dubuque heading South on to Church heading West, making the turn for the cambus easier. I would strongly urge you to not approve options A and B at this time. A few other related items that may play into discussion of this proposal: * At the meeting at Horace Mann, there was discussion about the status of Church street as a designated traffic arterial. Many of us were shocked to hear this, as we all understood Church to be a collector street. I recall checking the maps that were available online when we purchased our house in 2002, and Church was then listed as a collector street. Can this issue be clarified, and if a change in status was made anytime recently, can someone let us know the date of the change, as well as the rationale, please? * Many of us in the area believe that Church street already has more traffic than is good for the neighborhood, and that the traffic moves too quickly between Dodge and Dubuque. Is it possible for a reduction of traffic on Church street to be factored into discussions of traffic flow in central Iowa City, either as part of future street ,modification plans, or on its own as a policy change? Thanks, JK Josh Kaine 413 Church Street Iowa City, IA 52245 319.339.9956 1 Dubuque and Church intersection Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Stunz, Laura [Iaura-stunz@uiowa.eduj Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 11 :55 AM To: 'City Council Subject: Dubuque and Church intersection This correspondence will become a public record. I have lived in Iowa City since 1980, and a good part of that time (17 years) have lived on the north side, 2 years in a rental property on Davenport St., and for the past 15 years at the corner of Johnson and Brown. I don't drive through the Dubuque and Church intersection all that often, and I certainly don't try to make a left hand turn onto Church at rush hour (minute). I do use the intersection as a bicyclist and pedestrian. I also have had my kids use that crossing to get from the neighborhood to City Park. I would like to see the discussions of what to do at the intersection seriously take into consideration the fact that it is the oniv easilv accessible protected pedestrian crossing on Dubuque for most of the northside neighborhood. Because of this, I favor the proposed plan C because it doesn't widen either street, but does deal with the real issue of the Cambus causing a traffic bottleneck. I would also throw my support into asking for an all way walk cycle when the traffic .controls are redone. The traffic planner seemed very opposed to that idea at the meeting at Mann School last night. Isn't there such a signal at Court and Muscatine? Because of the bus stop, the turning traffic, the concentration of student housing, and the fact that many of the people in the neighborhood work at the University, the pedestrian access should be emphasized in the coming discussions. On a separate but related issue, are there any plans to have sidewalks added to the east side of Dubuque between Ronalds St. and Park Rd? There is a second traffic regulated pedestrian crossing at Dubuque and Park Rd., but access to that crossing from the east is essentially blocked to the north side neighborhood due to the lack of sidewalks. We have wonderful City Park and a network of bike paths at our doorstep, but crossing Dubuque SI. is a problem. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Kind regards, Laurie Stunz 810 N. Johnson St. 5/4/2007 J J (1) 8 May, 2007 r' 225 N. Lucas St. Iowa City, Iowa 52245 "-1 Members of the City Council City ofIowa City 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 r:': -.:J;/ ..0 Dear Members of the Council: I write today regarding the Dubuque and Church Sts. Intersection. First, allow me to thank our Public Works and Traffic Planning staff for the effort and time they put in for the public meeting at Horace Mann School on May 3. We very much appreciated their work, if not all their proposals. The Northside also appreciates the additional time Council has granted for study and response to the proposed changes. However, as chair of the Northside Neighborhood Association and as a deeply concerned citizen, I must register strenuous objections to Plans A and B for the proposed changes to the intersection of Dubuque and Church Sts. Either of these plans involves major changes to the intersection which do not appear to be warranted based on the evidence presented by City staff, nor on personal observations from many Northsiders. In addition there are other options. First, objections: . Weare in the early phases of the Central District planning process: why is this intersection not being considered as part of the overall traffic study in this process? It seems we're doing this out of sequence. . Staff have based the redesign concepts on the high volume figures of 139 cars/hour between 7:30 & 8:30 AM and 4:30 & 5:30 PM. That's only slightly more than 2 cars per minute through the intersection at peak times. Volume is significantly lower at other times. Is this worth the expense in dollars and to the quality of life in the neighborhood? Two cars per minute: please consider that. . Staff, by their own admission, have relied on anecdotal reports of traffic backing up to Park Rd. due to turning buses at Church. They have apparently not experienced this in person. Anecdotal evidence should not be the basis of expensive policy making. . Funneling cars from Dubuque to Church makes little sense from a traffic planning standpoint. Church doesn't really go anywhere: it's a fairly short collector street serving the neighborhood. If drivers need Dodge, they should follow the Interstate to Dodge or cut over on the existing arterial, Jefferson. . The intersection of Church and Dodge is home to Horace Mann School, and surely Councilors can agree that the elementary school students shouldn't be exposed to even more traffic . Encouraging cars to turn from Dubuque onto Church via a turn lane will likely increase traffic on N. Gilbert, which in the Northside is a residential, narrow, ifrelatively busy, street. N. Gilbert cannot handle more traffic without modifications. Is that to be the next step? Modifications to Church and Dubuque could very likely jeopardize traditionally quiet streets in the neighborhood. . Plans A and B fail, rather miserably, to take into account the quantity and quality of pedestrian activity at the intersection. Staff have not included countdown timers or periods of all-way stops. There are other options for this intersection. Of course, we have what Council identified as Option D: we could do nothing. This option is certainly healthier for bicyclists and pedestrians than A or B, and there are more pressing concerns in Iowa City than an intersection which occasionally clogs. Melrose & Mormon Trek has a much higher rate of accidents, for instance. Option C appears to make a lot of sense: widen NW comer of the intersection only, which would allow easier turns for buses and would prevent the temporary snags that result when the buses don't have to room to turn. Much less invasive to the neighborhood and safer for pedestrians, this option has a good deal of support in the Northside Neighborhood. Another possibility suggested by some neighbors: do not allow left turns from Dubuque to Church from 7:30 - 8:30 AM. Many cities have done this to ease congestion at particular intersections. Signs on Dubuque could read: "No Left Turn 7:30 - 8:30 AM - Use Jefferson St." Then enforce it. Traffic flow concerns will be eased and the intersection will not be made more hostile for pedestrian access. Public Works planning staff have also agreed to look for other, creative solutions for concerns about traffic and Dubuque and Church, which the Northside neighbors have not yet seen. We look forward to viewing these ideas as a part of a unified review of transportation needs in the Central District Planning Process. Meanwhile, if a plan must be chosen for Dubuque/Church, we urge Council to consider other choices, but to reject options A and B outright. We must work together to fmd a choice which works both for the broader community, and for the Northside neighborhood. Sincerely, !Michael Wright! Michael Wright Chair, Northside Neighborhood Association l'~' r:--? -, ,-,,=> :3 J \. I) Marian Karr From: Sent: To: Subject: judith-pascoe@uiowa.edu Monday, May 14, 2007 7:18 AM 'City Councii church/dubuque interesection Dear Council Members, I listened carefully as the traffic planners described the various option for the Church/Dubuque intersection at the public meeting, but I was not convinced that options A and B would be improvements. These options would not improve the intersection for pedestrians or bicyclists. As a Horace Mann parent, I am concerned that plans A and B would encourage more traffic to move down Church St, making that street more dangerous for school children. I hope you will decide to make no changes in the Church/Dubuque intersection until the planning process for the central district has been completed, and/or until any nimprovement" plan clearly addresses the needs of walkers and bicyclists, rather than the speed of traffic flow alone. Yours sincerely, Judith Pascoe 1 Page 1 ofl 3,5 (,) Marian Karr From: Jesse Singerman Uesse.singerman@mchsi.com] Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 2:03 PM To: 'City Council Subject: Church and Dubuque intersection Hello City Councii- I own a home at 219 Ronalds and cross the intersection at Church and Dubuque several times a day. We walk downtown and to City Park by crossing this intersection. Please DO NOT follow through on establishing turn lanes at Church and Dubuque. We need pedestrian friendly, bike friendly and child friendly walking paths to City Park and downtown from the North Side. Widening the street and establishing turn lanes will have the opposite effect at this important intersection. I am also concerned about a drop in property values if the intersection becomes more oriented to cars and I am deeply opposed to this change. Thanks for your consideration. Jesse Singerman 219 Ronalds SI. iowa City, IA 52245 5/14/2007 April 30, 2007 r~'- ! 1., I i The Honorable Ross Wilburn Mayor of Iowa City Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 ?rC?t ,( -2 pn L:; 26 ".', .. , '~., r _j', ',f" ,/.~ Dear Mayor Wilburn and Councilors: PETA is an international nonprofit organization with more than 1.6 million members and supporters dedicated to the protection of animals. We are writing regarding G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park's (GW) "Mystical Magic of the Endangered," an exotic-anirnal display and magic show that is scheduled to appear at the Sycamore Mall from May 30 to June 3. PETA recently concluded an investigation ofGW. We ask you to consider the evidence that we obtained and enact a DOlicy prohibitinl! any display. exhibit. or event that uses exotic animals on mall prODertv. Over several months, our investigator at GW found dead, dying, and injured animals; extremely crowded conditions; a serious lack of basic necessities such as food, water, and veterinary care; inadequate cages; and untrained and insufficient staffwho were intentionally crnel to numerous animals. The problems that we documented included the following: . Many anirnals went unfed for days at a time. . Animals were routinely hit, kicked, sprayed with cold water, strock with rakes and shovels, and blasted with fire extinguishers to break up frequent fights. . Two healthy adult tigers were killed, and reportedly their teeth were cut out to be given away as gifts. . Employees were instructed to falsify paperwork required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding animal feeding schedules as well as environmental enrichment for primates. . Animals frequently escaped because of the inadequate cage security and careless personnel. . Incompatible animals were not separated, and many incurred serious injuries from fighting. . Lit cigarettes and cigars were given to primates. . Lion and tiger cubs born at the facility were typically removed from their mothers inunediately after birth and then were often declawed-a practice that the USDA has now banned-and taken on the road. . Members of the public were allowed to handle two tiger cubs without being informed that the cubs were infected with ringworm, a contagious fungal infection of the skin. . The contingency "plan" for escaped animals during storms was to shoot to kill. GW has been cited repeatedly by the USDA for violatinl! the minimum standards of care set forth in the federal Animal Welfare Act. In January 2006, GW was put on an I8-month probation and paid a $25,000 fine to settle USDA charges that included dangerous animal handling practices, filthy transport conditions, failure peTA PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS 501 FRONT 51 NORFOLK, VA 23510 757-622-PETA 757-622-0457 (FAX) PETA.org info@peta.org to provide drinking water, insufficient staffing, and many charges of filthy, wet, unsafe, and dilapidated enclosures. Close encounters with wild animals put people at serious risk. In January 2007. a mall Datron was bitten by a young African lion exhibited by GW at Sunset Mall in San Angelo. Texas. Mall patrons apparently were allowed to pet and interact with GW's animals. During a GW performance in Norman, Okla., in 2004, a theatergoer reported that a full-grown tiger went out of control, dragging his handler off the stage and into the orchestra pit, landing just a few feet from children seated in the front row. The audience was evacuated so that the trainer could get the tiger under control. Animal protection organizations and law enforcement agencies are currently struggling with the crisis of exotic-cat overpopulation and private ownership of exotic animals. Although GW promotes itself as a refuge for rescued animals, it violates the guiding principles of any legitimate sanctuary and makes a bad situation worse by breeding, trading, and selling exotic animals. Even under the best of circumstances, displaying animals at public venues is extremely stressful for the animals and never is in their best interests. Life on the road means that the animals are often denied proper exercise, diets, and medical care and may be exposed to excessive and rough handling. During our investigator's time at GW, several baby bears and tigers used in GW's road show died when they were only weeks old, presumably succumbing to the stress of constant travel and handling by the public. We urge you to take immediate action to ensure the safety of the public and animals by enacting a ban on the display of wild and exotic animals in the city of Logansport. Enclosed is a model ordinance for your review. May we please hear from you regarding this matter at your earliest convenience? I can be reached at 206-367-0228 or LisaW@peta.org. Sincerely, dv:-uJ~ Lisa Wathne Captive Exotic Animal Specialist Enclosure via USPS: "A PETA Investigation: G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park" DVD - IIv..,;/tt bit::.- ,10 {;Pulla! P'lIlr USDA Consent Decision and Order re: Joe SchreibvogellGW Exotic Animal Memorial Park City of Quincy, Mass. Exotic Animal Ordinance Ill. ~ &~ t7"rR o :-;~: (; ~,..-~ _on' ~1/. .c,,_ )> !",.: ~.~::~ c::-;.. ~ -j"j I ,',) ,_n.__ """',J Tl '-"-1 '-~ or- r'-~) 0' UNITIID SfATF.8 DEPARTMBNI OF AGRICULTURE BWORB 11m SECRETARY OF AGlUCULnJRB In Ie: ) AWADocbtNo. O~14 lOB SCHIUlIBVOClBL, an individual; aDd ~ G. W. EXOIlC ANIMAL MEMOlUAL ) FOUNDATION (foni1erIy IaIDIvn as o. W. ) EXOIlC ANIMAL FOUNDATI<!N). an ) Oklahollla II01lpIOfit oo.podlllon. doing ) busiaeea IS G.W. EXOTIC.ANIMAL ) MIlMORIAL PARK. ) ) OONSBNl' DSCISION AND RClSpCIIdentB. ) ORDBR ThiI prno-d~ ... iIllltitulllll Undertbe ADimal Welfare Act,.. amended (J u.s.c. f 2UJ ilGll.). by a-.pl.lftt flled by tbeAdminiIlnllor. AniIIIaI and Plant HIlIlth IDspt:cIion Service, United StateI Deplbbu...d of Agric:nlture, alleging that the.. ilJ..-!adswilUidlyWlIaled the Aet and tbe regulations end Itandards issued pt.nlIlIIX to lhe Act (9 CP.R. t 1.1 m a.). This deelsion is CIItcml punomt to the ClOIIa=I deelsiOll JllUVisiOll8 of1hc Ruks ofPndice appliclble to Ibis JlIUC'H"II..g (J C.P.R. i !.U8). Tho talpOIIdcuta admit tho juriodl.-6qnoll1legati<ma m the complaiJlt aDd rpecifically admit that the SecIetary has juriBrJielloD in this mauer. neltbe& admil nor dcoy the remaiDing ~.. waive 01111 hemng 8Dd 1Urther ~ 811d C01I$CiId and agree, to tIlec:Dt1y of tis tl"-"ision. C) ~~~ C~ lite complalnmt agrees to !he entry oflhis decisioo. FItIdnt... ofFacI I. Joo SdIreibvogel Is llII iocIlvidual wboce maillog Iddress is RR 2 Box 67. ~=c: ~: >.:d>;:_~ . WymlO.a.ood, Oklahoma 73098. 811d at all times merlI~ hlIrein was operating as III exbi~ as that 1_ ill delincd in tbC Act aodtbe ReguIalions._ hoId.ADimal Welfire Act Iic:euac number 73-~139 issued to "JOE SCHRElBVOGf!L DBA: OW EXOTIC ANIMAL FOUNDAIION." brqiOIldcut Schroibvogells also lhe president and ex-uvo cJirecIoI: ofreapondent G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foutidauca, and directed, maDagDd aDd controlled i.. bu&inesa , "' co I N \') N en -n ....~.. .....--- ;-;'1 :"-l '.,.-...; 2 lIICtivitiea. The leb, omissiOllS, and failun:s to act by ~dent Sclueibvogcl alleged herein WelO wilhiD the SCOpe of said n:apOll.deDt's office, and are deemed Ihe acts, omissions and Ildlures of respcmlkDl OW, Exolic Animal Memorial FoUDdation, as well as respondent Schreibvogcl, fur the purpose of conscruing or eotblciog the ptovisiooa of tha Ad ;md Regulations, 2, G W. Exotic Auimal Memorial Foundalion is BII Oklahoma domamc ~fit corpozatioD whoeo 8IIml for scMce of process is Joe Scl=ibvogel Rook: 2 Box 64, W)'DllOwood, otJahoma 73098. At allliJncs mentioned heRin,said respoIIIknt WIIS opaating u an exhibitor, .. tbat term is doJined in Iha Act and !be RcguIatiOlll, and held bctWCClll16 mI 193 mimall t\lIllIlaIOd pIImIlIDt to tbc Act. 3. APHIS pcrlIOIlIllIl c:onducted illllpectlons of RIIpOlIdents' fact1ities.lCCOIdII and inimals for the parpoec of ~i.1g 1'eIpCllIdeDU' compIimce witb the Ad., ReguIatioDl, IIId Standllnk 011 May 11,2000 (105l111imaJs inspcclcd), October 30, 2000 (121"'i-'" iDspectIld), Augua12, 200 I (128 onim"l. iMpCCted), luly 23, 2002 (21 S animaIa i1l..,...ted), ApriJ 4, 2003, November 3, 2003 (123 "";"'.1. ;,,~). Decembcc 18, 2003, (IS7 animals ~Ied). May 4, 2004 (117 animals ~ed). Oclober 2, 2004 (\raVeling exhibit oaJy,16l111imA1. inspedM). aDd December 14, 2004 (114 anim.'" inspected.)" Conclusion ofl.aw lbCl respoadants having tdmitted the juri~.l facts wi the p;atics bavina I8feed to the amy of this dccisiou, sud1 ~ will he enten:d. QJ!!g: 1. RC8pOIIdenl8, their egeal8 and emp1oyeell, ~ and assigns, direl:tIy or through any c:orporlllt: or other dcvillO. sball_ aDd dcaist from vio1aling the Ad and the Rlglll2tiolla IIId standards issued lheteunch:<'. and in particu1ar, shall cease and desist fiom: Q ;;.: -" --j--j , , I r,] .:. .~, -Tl :;2 ~'" ~~ ~ .. ).; r--:: c'\ .3 (a) Failing to maiIltain a wriltea progmn of disease colllIol md prevc:ntion, euthanasia, and adequa\c vdcrinuy care under the aupaviaion of a d<K:lor of vell::rinary medicine; (b) Failina to establish mdJDainl'linprogI1llllS ofadequateveleritwy care that include 1bc avai lability of d1lIlt()p.tiale mcthocJs to prevent control. c:Iiagnove. aDd treat disease IIId injuriea,1IId tho availability o( ancrgcocY. weekend. and holiday care; (c) Failing to constnIct indoor aDd outdoor housing facilitiea 10 1b8t lbey ere slrucnnI1y lIOIIJJd and m1int8iniDg than in good n:paIr to protect the IIIimaIs 10m qlll)' and to comam them; (d) Failing to WquateIy &tole food Il\)lpJieI to protect them from deterioratiqn, _1tI"'a orC'''''''~ byvennin; (e) PaiIiDs to CODSlnII:t a perimeter feoee 8I'OUDd clanaerous ",,;""'1. maintaiDed au the pranisos; (t) Failing to )lJ1lYi4o n'-lBatc IIIlaral or artificial wiler for ........., kept outcloca: W . flilina k? pmvide a Il1ijable me!bod for-tho rapid olimiMlion of cxcc:ss. water; (h) Failing to CDSUrO that water nceplac_ ate clean IIIId SlIIIitary; (I) Failing to .....0'1'0 QmlIa fium primary lIIC!onroa to preYcIIIt _1....I....tiOD of IJIimIll, mininiizo m- bazard!r, and reduce odor; Q) Failing to.establish lIIIdmaintain an adequate JIIOJlIlIID ofpesl control; (k) FaiJina to Italp plUIIises I)Joan ud in good repair; (I) FIlI1ing to utilize a suffici.CIIlt IIDDIber o( ~ lrlIinod llIIlployaos to maintain the professionally aoceplIblo km:1 oflDlslt"'ldry JlllIOtice&; (m) Failina to bandle anlmak as expeditiollSJy and camwly u J'O"8Iolc in . manner that does not cause pbyaical hann, bcbavionl Sfre88, and lIMer---''Y discom~;r. ~:_~. '__.I ~ .'_. and.- -","! , f',) '() ,j ;).- ""~.. ".~-, r :::>0 -."--1 -.j ::r.:: f>" en ~ 4 (11) Failing, during public exhibition, to Jaandlctllllmw.lIO thai !hero ia minilIIaI ri8Ic ofhlrm to !be lIlimals, with sufliciau bllricra andIor mslaDc:c betwmllbc animals and tho geD\l(I1 viewing publiC to ~ the salol)' of the animals and the public. . 2. P~~. Joe SchrcibvogeI and G.W. EIto1ic Animal MlIIIIOrial FouudatillD 8R: jointly and revual1y essesscd a civil peaalty in the IlIIOWIt ofS2S,OOO which shall be paid by certified chect(a) or mooey Oldel(S) madDpayable to !be Ire- ofUDiloc! Scates and sent 10: BcmadeUlI R. J_ UDiIecl Stab Dc:pu1ment of A,pieldIure 0fIicc oC1he GeacIaI CounslIl ).f~Divi8ioD . 1400....d~AVlDIC, SW Room 2343-ScMb BuilcIiq WahlagtoD, DC 202S1).,1417 PaymeIlt of the civil pclllalty llball he IflIII to, IIIlI rcc:cIved by, BernadaIte R 1uaraz 011 or be.rim: lmuary 30, 2006. RcspcmclCllla ahall Slaleon 1heCCll1i1icddlclek(s)ormonoyonla(a) thai the pa.yIIICIlt is in rcCCR:OCC to A W A Doebt No. OS-OOI4. 3. R "'I"'~~ 1011 SchreI'bvogelad G.W. Exotic ADimIl Memorial FoundatiOll" Anima1 Wcifanlht bile (1IUIIlhcr 73.c-0139), illIUSpIlIIded fbrtwo -b. Jiom!be cffi:ctivc date of this order, andClOll1inuiuclhcmdlcrlUllll respondeaIa havedeou....batcd to APHIS that they are in ClOIDJIIiancc: with !be Act. tho resuIa1loos IIId slaDdards issued tbmionder. When l1lSpOIIdcn18 have """-~ IIICh complianco, APUIS shall leek a sapplemeatallll.'der Iiftiug such SIISpCIl8ion. 4. ReIpood""h1 Joe Sdlnlibvogd IlIld GW.. Exotio.ADimal MomoriaI. FoundaIioa agm thai, if IIld whc:a the license ~1llIllion tbczibod in paragraph 3 ollhia cmIer is lifted, Ib<<e shaD be III eigb&cen-1IIOIIlh period of limo tbllmIfter which allan be rcCcned to aalbe "probation poriod.N R.apondeo.ta fbrther ape thai i( during the probation pciod, APms d-"lteP1B evidence ofreapoudeata' fiUJu!ctocomplywi1h tboprovisioqioftho AnimaJ. WclflIro Act (7 U.s.c. f 2131 ~ ..) and rcgaIatiODS and IIandardS issued then:undor (9 C.FJt f 1.1 lit g.). whicb. af\et"llOtice IIld opporIuoity fora hearing Ill8lIIts in the findingofa violation. 9 <0 .,___ .__nO '- .) .-. ...... C~? ;~ -" ~ _....;- -T'-l I r.) -0 .,- ~ - T '-.-/ r- P,) en s reopondents' Animal WoIWe Act Ii~ will be revoked. Such Jicenoc rcvoc:ation shall be in addition 10 any peoally foUlld to be W8lIallted fOr such future violalions. 1he proYisioos oflhi. Old<< sbaJI becollle effective on the first day after scniee of this decision on the respondents. Copies of this decision IhaU be served upon the parties. OW. Exotic AnimaJ Memorial Foundation ~ o :~C) ~:.... - CO) ~~, <;:./ ' <' )-> I r'0 '-r'1 . , --", '",j -r) _/- r- f') CD INTRODUCED BY CITY OF QUINCY IN COUNCIL ORDER NO. 94-262 ORDERED: October 26, 1994 Be it ordained by the City Council that the Revised Ordinances of the City of Quincy, 1972, as amended, be further amended by adding in Chapter 6 a new section, 6:04, entitled Displaying Non- domesticated Animals for Entertainment. DISPLAYING NON-DOMESTICATED ANIMALS FOR ENTERTAINMENT Section 6:04:10 No living non-domesticated animals shall be displayed for public entertainment or amusement in circuses, carnivals or other similar entities on property owned by the City Qfi Quincy, on City-owned property under lease, or on private property. As used in this paragraph, "displayed" shall include, but is not limited to, animal acts and performances, animal rides and competi- tive animal races. Section 6:04:02 If any word, phrase, clause, subsection or section of this ordinance is for any reason held unconstitutional or invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect the validity of any re- maining portions of this ordinance. Section 6:04:30 That all sections or parts of sections of the Code of Ordinances, all ordinances or part of ordin~nces, and all resolutions or parts or resolutions in conflict herewith, be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. C) :ZC"; un , r') -0 '-r-l .'~V'~l ,,"', , , "'";::~ )> ,-._j _. f",.' 0'. YEAS Ayers. Cahil. Cheney, Chretien. DeCristofaro, FebrizIo. KoIson. laRaia, Phelan NAYS Ayers, CahiU, Cheney, Chretien, DeCristofaro, Fabrizio. KoIson, laRaia. Phelan . . INTRODUCED BY . CITY OF QUINCY IN COUNCIL ORDER NO. 94-262 ORDERED: 2 DISPLAYING NON-DOMESTICATED ANIMALS FOR ENTERTAINMENT Section 6:04:40 This ordinance shall not apply to domestic animals including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, horses and farm animals except that no dOmestic animal shall be used in competitive animal races. Section 6:04:50 This ordinance shall not apply to exhibits deemed educational by the Kassachusetts Society tor the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. PASSED TO BE ORn~INED FEBRUARY 21, " " . ( . &.//;"// ;'(~<.; ,(-~l.c{"" E~ 9" COUNCIL 1995 .1PPF;O'/ED ATTEST: o ~ :;:::C~' ~\ ;:'.:0.:. ~ -', '\ I f'.) ~.,.., :-;"-, j j " C) ....::; ~ )> .r;- rv CJ' YEAS Ayers. Cahill, Cheney. Chretien. DeCristofaro. Fabrizio. Kofson. laRaia, Phelan NAYS Ayers. Cahal, Cheney. Chretien. DeCristofaro. Fabrizio. KoIson,laRaia, Phelan Page 1 of2 ~J (~) Marian Karr From: Tony Madsen [tonymusa@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 3:01 PM To: Ross Wilburn; Regenia Bailey; Amy Correia; Dee Vanderhoef; 'City Council Subject: Dear Mayor and Council members Re: G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park It is my understanding that the above traveling show is performing in your town later this month. I respectfully ask you to immediately ban shows with wild exotic animals for the safety of the public as well as the welfare of the animals. Please do not support this horrific animal cruelty. People for the ethical Treatments of Animals did an undercover investigation at G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park last year, from february to june. Here are some examples of what the investigator witnessed: . Two healthy adult tigers were killed, and their teeth were cut out to be given away as gifts before their carcasses were dumped into a reeking, festering garbage pit. . Two badly injured horses in excruciating pain, including a former racehorse with a broken leg, were dumped at GW, and stafflet them suffer for days until they could be butchered. . Tigers attacked a lion and chewed off her leg. When she pulled out the stitches, her open wound went untreated. Although she moaned for weeks, she was given nothing for pain. . A wallaby was found dead, lying in a pond in near freezing temperatures, from apparent hypothermia. . A parent and two small children paid to handle two tiger cubs without being informed that the cubs were infected with ringworm, a contagious fungal infection of the skin. . Two lion cubs, recently declawed, were forced to interact with the public until their paws bled. . A tiger named Mikala, who hobbled around in pain on three legs after GW had her declawed, suffered in this condition for two years before she was destroyed. . Terrified sheep, goats, and chickens were often used as "bait" to lure big cats into cages. . Animals repeatedly escaped because ofthe inadequate cage security and careless personnel. . Employees were instructed to falsii)' USDA-required paperwork regarding feeding schedules and enviromnental enrichment for primates to cover up the fact that animals went hungry for days at a time and that the psychological well-being of primates was not being met. To view the undercover videotape, click here: hup://WYfW. pet1!!v.comltvpopuplI'n:fs.asp7.yideo=gw~ exoti" PETA is not the only one to find serious problems at GW. The USDA has repeatedly cited GW for violating the minimum standards of care set forth in the Animal Welfare Act (A W A), and in April 2005 the agency filed a 20-page complaint against GW with numerous charges: (http://www .peta.org/pdfsIUSDAComplaint GW.pdt) Danger to the general public: "January 21, 2007/San Angelo, Texas: A woman sought hospital treatment after she was bitten by a 10-week-old African lion cub exhibited by GW Exotic Animal Foundation at a mall where patrons were allowed to 5/14/2007 Page 2 of2 pet and interact with the lion." (source: http://www .circuseJ>.comJpdfs/BigCatIncidentList -USonly .pdf) Again, I urge the Iowa city council to immediately ban shows with wild, exotic animals. I thank you for your time and consideration in this important matter. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Tony Madsen South Elgin, Illinois Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. 5/I 4/2007 .3 J ( ~) Marian Karr From: Sent: To: Subject: Carole Baskin [makeadifference@bigcatrescue.org] Sunday, May 13, 2007 6:24 PM 'City Council Please ban exploitation of exotics in Iowa City Carole Baskin Founder and CEO Big Cat Rescue/ Humane USA PAC 12802 Easy Street Tampa, FL 33625~3702 May 13, 2007 Mr. Ross Wilburn 902 Wylde Green Road Iowa City , IA 52246 Dear Mr. Wilburn: It is hard to believe that there is anyone left who hasnlt figured out that these sleazy side shows are just a cover for breeding big cats for profit. G.W. Exotics is known to be one of the worst: http://www.bigcatrescue.org/archives/2006/GWExotics.htm The following is a partial listing (803) of incidents involving captive big cats since 1990. These incidents have resulted in the killing or deaths of 234 big cats, 72 human deaths, more than 249 human maulings, 214 exotic cat escapes and 364 confiscations. http://www.bigcatrescue.org/big_cat_news.htm To see a video of the mauling of a zoo keeper in 2006 go to http://www.bigcatrescue.org/animal_contact.htm The Journal of Internal Medicine in 2006 estimated that 50 million people worldwide have been infected with zoonotic diseases since 2000 and as many as 78,000 have died. Read more about zoonotic diseases here: http://www.bigcatrescue.org/zoonosis.htm To see the number of exotic cats abandoned each year go to http.//www.bigcatrescue.org/animal_abuse.htm To view a trend chart that shows the alarming escalation of big cat incidents here: http://www.bigcatrescue.org/Flash/BigCatBans/BigCatBanCharts.htm The U.S. represents less than 5% of the entire of ALL captive cat incidents occur in the U.S. represents less than 6% of the U.S. population 1 global population, but Likewise, Florida while 13% of all U.S. 67% incidents occur in Florida. California and Florida boast the most comprehensive sets of regulations allowing private ownership of exotic cats while ranking #3 and #1 respectively in the highest numbers of big cat killings, maulings and escapes. To view photos of fatal injuries from cases reported in the American Journal of Forensic Medicine click http://www.bigcatrescue.org!laws!AMJFOrensicFeline.pdf This video shows facilities that are currently licensed and approved by the USDA and the Florida wildlife Conservation Commission that have been operating at this level or worse for more than 10 years and yet are still open to the public. These images are typical of those who allow cameras in but there are many worse ones who do not. This shows precisely why we need to ban private possession of exotic cats. http://www.veoh.com/videos/v2570412PGPYhmr Sincerely, Carole Baskin 813.493.4564 Founder and CEO Big Cat Rescue/ Humane USA PAC Please use this link to SEE ME and view more information about me http://capwiz.com/bigcatrescue/picturepages.tt?id=15346 2 Page 1 of 1 -3J(~ Marian Karr From: Sent: Don Elroy [delroy@hsus.org] Monday, May 14, 2007 4:26 PM To: 'City Council Subject: Exotic animal exhibit Attachments: lowaCity.pdf; gw1.pdf; gw2.pdf; gw3.pdf; gwexotics.pdf Donald W Elroy Director of Wildlife Advocacy The Humane Society of the United States 2100 L Street NW Washington, DC 20037 DElfQy~HSU~,org (301)258-3159 Direct (202)452-1100 Main Interested in taking action online to help animals? Thenjoin our online community and sign up for our Humane Action Network. Go to www.hsus.org/ioin . 5/14/2007 Page 1 of 1 file:! IC:\ WINDO WS\ T cmporary%20Intemet%20Files\Content.IE5\ONZFMW 15\Photo%20... 6/27/03 oFFlcns OavidQWiebers, M,O, CIJ,lirof/h~B[!"lfd Anita W. Coupe,EsQ Vice Cf1airof/f1a BOJrd WallerJ. Stawart, Esq BmrdTreilsurer WaynePacelle Presiden/&CEO G, ThomasWailell1 Treilsurer&CFO RogerA,Kindler, Esq. General Counsel & CLO Janet 0, Frake Secretary SlAFfVICEPRESIDEHTS Ai1drewN.Rowan,PI1,D, ExeCllliveVicePresldell1 OperilliOl1s Michael Markarian Execu/iveVicePresir!ent Ex/erM/Altairs PatriciaA,Forkan Senior Vice Presiden/ Extema/Affairslntemalional JOhnWGrandy,Ph,D, Senior Vice Preslderrt Wilr./lile& Hdbl/dtProteclion Heidi Prescott 5<!rriorVicePresiden/ CamfJdlgrrs Katherine B. Liscomb AlJministratiorr& AllimaICareCen/er,' Nicholas Braden Coml1ll1rricalia/ls RichardM.Clugston,PhO H!gherEducallOlI JonalhanR,Loworn,Esq. 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Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mayor Wilburn and Council Members, On behalf of the Humane Society of the United States, we are writing with concern about the G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation performances and photo opportunities at the Sycamore Mall. The Humane Society of the United States is the largest animal protection organization in the country with 10 million constituents nationwide including xxxxx in Iowa. The USDA recently concluded an investigation of this exhibitor showing violations in many areas. It found inadequate veterinary care, unsafe housing, inadequately stored food supplies, lack of perimeter fencing, lack of potable water, lack of shelter, failure to remove excrement, lack of pest control, lack of properly trained employees, improper handling of animals to prevent injury to the animals and the public, and lack of barriers between animals and public for safety. G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Park and Joe Schreibvogel as an individual were charged a $25,000 penalty, were ordered to cease and desist from these practices of violating the Animal Welfare Act, received a license suspension for a two-week period, and were placed on probation for 18 months. The decision was handed down in January 2006, and the probationary period is still in effect. We have enclosed pictures from a G.W. Exotic mall program in Phoenix, AZ. showing young children inside cages with adult tigers. The children were allowed to sit on the backs of these animals and placed in very dangerous situations. Any public contact with captive big cats can result in injury and or death. Wild animals cannot be tamed and should not be trusted in public situations. The tragic death of a woman last week in Canada is a perfect example of what can happen. She was killed by a tiger who was reportedly also used in mall performances and photo opportunities. She was apparently standing outside the cage when the tiger swatted her legs, severing an artery. The population of large exotic cats in this country is between 10,000 and 15,000 animals in private hands. They are found in facilities such as this one and in individual possession, kept in backyard cages. Animal control agencies are becoming burdened with these animals when they are confiscated or when they grow too large and aggressive for their owners to handle. The continual breeding and selling of these animals by facilities such as G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation are irresponsible to the animals and the public. PromoUng the proleCUon 01 all animals 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.202-452-1100. Fax: 202-778-6t32. www.hsus.org May 14,2007 Page 2 Weare requesting immediate action to protect the public and the animals by passing an ordinance to end public display of captive wild animals and prohibit all public contact with dangerous captive wildlife. Attached is additional information including a photograph of the exhibitor allowing public contact with a tiger at a shopping mall. A copy of a complaint against the exhibitor that The HSUS filed with the USDA in January 2007 is available upon request. Thank you for your consideration of this important matter. Sincerely, ( w.~/ --------...---- Donald W. Elroy Director of Wildlife Advocacy The Humane Society of the United States DElrov@hsus.org (301) 258-3159 Promollng the protecllon ot all animals 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037.202-452-1100. Fax: 202-778-6132. www.hsus.org Promollng Iho prolecllon 01 all animals 2100 L srreet, NW, Washington, DC 20037.202-452-1100. Fax; 202-778-6132. www.hsus.org Page I of 1 Ii Ii, file:! ICII WINDOWSITemporary%20Intcmet%20FilesIContent.IE510NZFMWI5IPhoto%20... 6/27/03 Page 1 of 1 file:1 IC:\ WINDOWS\ Temporary%20Intemet%20Files\Content.lES\ON7FMWIS\Photo%20... 6/27/03 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL lURE BEFORE TIlE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE r,. ....j fu~ ) ) JOE SCHRElBVOGEL, an individual; and ) G.W. EXOTIC ANIMAL MEMOlUAL ) FOUNDATION (fonnerlyknown as G.W. ) EXOTIC ANIMAL FOUNDATION), an ) Oklahoma nonprofit cOIporation, doing ) business as G.W. EXOTIC ANIMAL ) MEMORIAL PARK, ) ) Respondents. ) AWADocketNo.05..{JOI4 CONSENT DECISION AND ORDER This proceeding was instituted under the Animal Welfare Act, as amended (7 U.S.c. ~ 2131 et ~.), by a complaint filed by the Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, alleging that the respondents willfully violated the Act and the regulations and standards issued pursuant to the Act (9 C.F.R. ~ l.l et ~.). This decision is entered pursuant to the consent decision provisions ofthc Rules of Practice applicable to this proceeding (7 C.F.R. ~ I.I38). The respondents admit the jurisdictional allegations in the complaint and specifically admit that the Secretary has jurisdiction in this matter, neither admit nor deny the remaining allegations, waive oral hearing and further procedure, and consent and agree, to the entry of this decision. The complainant agrees to the entry of this decision. Findin"s of Fact I. Joe Schreibvogel is an individual whose mailing address is RR 2 Box 67, Wynnewood, Oklahoma 73098, and at all times mentioned herein was operating as an exhibitor, as that teon ig defined in the Act and the Regulations, and held Animal Welfare Act license number 73-C..{J139 issued to "JOE SCHREIBVOGEL DBA: GW EXOTIC ANIMAL FOUNDATION." Respondent Schreibvogel is also the president and executive director of respondent G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation, and directed, managed and controlled its business 2 activities. Thc acts, omissions, and failures to act by respondent Schreibvogel alleged herein were within the scope of said respondent's office, and are deemed the acts, omissions and failures of respondent G. W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation, as well as respondent Schreibvogel, for the purpose of construing or enforcing the provisions of the Act and Regulations. 2. G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation is an Oklahoma domestic nonprofit corporation whose agent for service of process is Joe Schreibvogel Route 2 Box 64, Wynnewood, Oklahoma 7309&. At all times mentioned herein, said respondent was operating as an exhibitor, as that term is defined in the Act and the Regulations, and held between 116 and 193 animals regulated pursuant to the Act. 3. APHIS personnel conducted inspections ofrcspondents' facilities, records and animals for the purpose of determining respondents' compliance with the Act, Regulations. and Standards on May 11,2000 (105 animals inspected), October 30,2000 (127 animals inspected), August 2, 2001 (128 animals inspected), July 23, 2002 (215 animals inspected), April 4, 2003, November 3, 2003 (123 animals inspected), December 18, 2003 (157 animals inspected), May 4, 2004 (171 animals inspected), October 2, 2004 (traveling exhibit only, 16 animals inspected), and December 14, 2004 (174 animals inspected). Conclugion of Law The respondents having admitted the jurisdictional facts and the parties having agreed to the entry Oftllis decision, such decision will be entered. Q!:Qg I. Respondents, their agents and employees, successors and assigns, directly or through any corporate or other device. shall cease and desist from violating the Act and thc regulations and standards issued thereunder, and in particular, shall cease and desist from: 3 (a) Failing to maintain a written program of disease control and prevention, euthanasia, and adequate veterinary care under the supervision of a doctor of veterinary medicine; (b) Failing to establish and maintain progrilffis of adequate veterinary care that include the avai lability of appropriate methods to prevent control, diagnose, and treat disease and injuries, and the availability of emergency, weekend, and holiday care; (e) Failing to construct indoor and outdoor housing facilities so that they are structurally sound and maintaining them in good repair to protect the animals from injury and to contain them; (d) Failing to adequately store food supplies to protect them from deterioration, molding or contamination by vermin; (e) Failing to construct a perimeter fence around dangerous animals maintained on the premises; (1) Failing to provide adequate natural or artificial shelter for animals kept outdoors; (g) Failing to provide a suitable method for the rapid elimination of excess water; (h) l'ailing to ensure that water receplacles arc clean and sanitary; (i) Failing to remove excreta from primary enclosures to prevent contamination of animals, minimize disease hazards, and reduce odor; (j) Failing to establish and maintain an adequate prognun of pest control; (k) Failing to keep premises clean and in good repair; (I) Failing to utilize a sufficient number of adequately trained employees to maintain the professionally acceptable level of husbandry practices; (m) Failing to handle animals as expeditiously and carefully as possible in a manner that does not cause physical harm, behavioral stress, and unnecessary discomfort; and (11) )'7(,. Failing, during public exhibition, to handle/animals so that tbere is minimal risk 4 ofbarrn to the animals, with sufficient barriers and/or distance between the animals and the general viewing public to assure the safcty of the animals and the public. 2. Respondents Joe Sehreibvogel and G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation are jointly and severally assessed a civil penalty in the amount 0[$25,000 which shall be paid by certified eheek(s) or money order(s) made payable to the Treasurer of United States and sent to: Bemadelle R. Juarez United States Department of Agriculture Office of the Genern.l Counsel Marketing Division 1400 lndependence Avenue, SW Room 2343-South Building Washington, DC 20250-1417 Payment of the civil penalty shall he sent to, and received by, Bernadette R. Juarez on or before January 30,2006. Respondents shall state on the eertified check(s} or money order(s) that the pa}lllmt is in reference to A W A Docket No. 05-0014. 3. RC5pondents Joe Schreibvogcl and G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation's Animal W clfarc Act license (number 73-C-0139), is suspended for two weeks, from the effective date of this order, and continuing thereafter until respondents have demonstrated to APHIS that they are in compliance with the Act, the regulations and standards issued thereundet. When respondents have demonstrated such compliance, APInS shall seek a supplemental order lifting such suspension. 4. Respondents Joe Schreibvoge1 and G. W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation agree that, if and when the license suspension described in paragraph 3 of this order is lifted, there shaH be an eighteen-month period of time thereafter which shall be referred to as the "probation period." Respondents further agree that if, during the probation period, APInS documents evidence of respondents' failure to comply with the provisions of the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.c. ~ 2131 et ~.) and regulations and standards issued thetcunder (9 C.F.R. ~ I.l ~ gg.), which, after notice and opportunity for a hearing results in the finding of a violation, 5 respondents' Animal Welfare Act license will be revoked. Such license revocation shall be in addition 10 any penalty found to be wamlIlled for such future violations. The provisions of this order shall become effective on the first day after service of this decision on the respondents. Copies of this decision shall be served upon the parties. G.W. Exotic Animal Memorial Foundation ~ Done at Washington, D.S this 2. Go day of ::r ~ , 2006 -ror~ l'E:-Il::R M. bA" e. N 'PaR'-