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Home My WebLink About1977-02-08 CorrespondenceWas the undeOgned, request you reconsio the re-routing / of the Washington Street bus. We feel it would be more advon- tageous to the majority of the patrons, in this area# to continue the previous route on WaaM.nf5ton Street, snd then to College Street at either Dodge or Johnson Streets. Name U f at bict n5cq C 4�&I LUS �1�5 J1 load,-1j7L4W— Address Date 72s IVA Sf�ih�7� h v, a r y 4 „ II 11 1 v, a 255'' w r y v II 1 .1 �f 1� �r 255'' w 0 t-vO3` A- LUZA kk qty CL4JV We the undersigned, re0st you reconsider the re-0ting of the Wnshington Street bus. We feel it would be more advantageous to the mnjority of the patrons, in this area, to continue the previous route on 'WFAsIAngton Street, and then to College at either Dodge or Johnson StreeLs. NAME 0 . EkA04WA11JtG�i��l n vmherC '1611'1�Lcv Vldpll Address Date �r - �-1 S (F. Wad- 2-09--77 1 z - 't, -77 7,7 '7 X,, YY t We, the undeiagned, request you reconsir the re-routing of the Washington Street bus. We feel it would be mors advan- tageous to the majority of the patrons, in this area, to continue the previous route on Washington Street, and then to College Street at either Dodge or Johnson Streets, Name Inn .;.,, 1. �� ;H-�y✓`�✓ -� ��w1�c� SfX�o�aL� I; Address Date 1?77 114 Il0L Wry'(. _ - 1-�7 2 - 7-7 7 /o 3t �]ucatu. •.-c CZ«( . )--1--1-7 llc� 1 IMU S i��1Ne-� -7 i�3� NO �� a--7-17 February 28, 1977 Mrs. Howard Shapeott 1114 East 1Yashington Iam City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mrs. Shapeott: The City Council received and placed on file your petition which requested the City to change the routing of a bus. This bus was rerouted to College Street after the weight restrictions were placed on the Washington Street bridge. The route was changed to lVashington Street when the College Street bridge was closed to traffic. After the bridge was repaired, the route was not changed back to College Street. The detour which transferred the route to Washington Street created problems regarding schedules and transferring to other buses. Timing and transfer problems are reduced with the College Street route. Also, there is no evidence of fewer riders on College Street than on vlashington Street. There appears to be no compelling reason to reroute the bus to 1Ynshington Street. i I appreciate your bringing this to the Council's attention. If I can be of service to you, please lot me knay. Si cera yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager Is cc: City Council CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 319-354-1800 ��. • • 1977 JOHN WILSON sporting goods 408 E. College — Iowa City, Iowa 52240 2 FEBRUARY 1977 NIR. NEAL BERLIN CIVIC CENTER IOWA CITY DEAR NEAL: IT HAS BEEN CLOSE TO A YEAR NOW THAT WE HAVE HAD ADDITIONAL PARKING ON THE COLLEGE STREET BRIDGE AND I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU, THE COUNCIL AND DICK PLASTINO FOR THE FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION THAT WAS MADE FOR US. IT SEEMS THAT THERE IS ALWAYS ENOUGH PARKING TO ACCOMODATE ALL NEEDS AND THIS HAS BEEN A FINE CONVENIENCE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE PATRONS OF THE BUS STATION ANO RECREATION CENTER. WOULD YOU PLEASE EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION TO THE COUNCIL AND TO DICK? THANK YOU. VE Y TRULY YOURS, JOHN WILSON a 26 John so&ounty Citizens' 0 Committee for t'l:4 Handicapped Iowa City, Iowa January 28, 1977 Members of the Iowa City Council Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear City Council Member: As%the 1977 chairperson for the Johnson County Citizens' Committee for the Handicapped, an affiliate of the Governor's Committee for the Employment of the Handicapped, I wish to relate the committee's on-going interest in the Architectural Barrier Removal Program for Iowa City. We are pleased to learn that certain portions of the program are currently being implemented such as the interior bathroom in City Park and that architectural designs are being composed for the installation of lif ts,and elevators in the Civic Center, Recreational Center, and Public Library. One area of interest to the committee is the implementation of the downtown parking program which we feel is of vital importance in improving the accessibility of the downtown for handicapped persons. We have received information that work on identifying parking spaces for the handicapped will commence this spring. We appreciate the attention the Iowa City Council has devoted to the accessibility of the downtown area for the handicapped and wish to extend our expertise in assisting the continued development of the program. Sincerely, govt, • . Don Schaefer Chairperson, JCCCH cc : Ann Copic, Governor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped I.. n u Mr. Don Schaefer, Chairman Johnson County Citizen's Committee for the Handicapped 22� Dubuque Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Don: March 24, 1977 The City of Iowa City appreciates your interest in their Architectural Barrier Removal Program. A number of projects are now underway. The progress is summarized below. *The downtown parking program is now being implemented. Reserved parking signs are being ordered, needed curb cuts have been identified, and we have inquired about the State's reserved parking permits. *The Recreation Center will be totally accessible next fall. Hansen Lind F, Meyer is currently detailing plans and specifications for the elevator installation, shower room remodeling, a front door ramp, and a passenger unloading area on College Street. Construction is expected July through September. *The Civic Center poses a complex maze of problems and Hansen Lind 6 Meyer is currently preparing a worksheet of improvements and costs (such as elevator installation possibilities by location) for Council review in early April, in light of their research and reservations about chairlifts in public buildings. *City Park improvements are being made this spring. The restrooms are accessible, within the structure, and a sidewalk with a maximum 8% slope will be installed this spring to provide access to the structure. Picnic shelter R12 will be accessible. Parking on a hard surface will be reserved. Therapeutic playground equipment has been ordered and will be installed this spring -- i.e., a pull tunnel, an elevated sandbox and a balance beam. I'd also like to remind you of recreation programs planned, for this summer, as part of our Special Population Involvement program at the Recreation Center. Instructional Swim Program (physical and mental handicaps - all ages) Bowling Program (physical and mental handicaps - teenage through adult) Soft Ball (physical and mental handicaps - youth program) PEER Group (emotionally disturbed adults program) Arts and Crafts program (children's program) For additional information about the recreation programs, do call Jan Lown at the Recreation Center, phone 338-5493. CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 319-354.1800 Mr. Don Schaefer March 24, 1977 Page 2 The Housing Rehabilitation Program has been implemented providing loans and grants to low and moderate income homeowners within designated neighborhoods for home repairs and maintenance. In addition to paying for improvements to bring the structure into compliance with the Minimum Housing Code of Iowa City, the funds can also be used to remove architectural barriers. If you know of anyone interested in applying or receiving more information, they should contact Maureen Taylor at the Civic Center; phone 354-1800, ext. 322. Other City activities coming up include the purchase of one or two public buses accessible to wheelchairs, and also financial support to the Nelson Adult Center who plans to build a new center for retarded adults. As you can see, the City Council has given the physically handicapped resident community needs some attention this year. The programs and activities will encourage more individuals independence and more opportunities for socializing. If you have any questions about any of the above programs, feel free to call me. Sincerely, Julie Vann CDBG Program Coordinator JV/ssw i 0 1177 421 E. Market Iowa City, Iowa 52240 January 29, 1977 The Mayor and City Council of Iowa City: I want to protest the proposed cutting of the Iowa City Public Library's budget. Libraries do much to improve the quality of life in a community. This is certainly true in Iowa City. The Public Library provides educational opportunities for those in and out of formal educational settings; it helps consumers, adult learners, preschoolers and their parents, and all sorts groups. The Iowa City Public Library is also r patron of the arts, a source of recreation, a public forum end an inform*tion center. Our Library is a part of the community's services for its citizens end it also directs people to other services rod resources. The Library ties the community together in r very real wry. The Public Library performs many services now and it could do even more. It needs more financial support, certainly not less Books and other materials are incrersing in cost; the Library could reach more persons with increased staff. PleaEadon't cut the Library budget; it's too important a resource for ell of us. ALJ 1971 LD n , 1'1L UIL j10,L1 1.J S. CITY ULM Sincerely, Sheila Mrybanks MVWA L1al 11 Ms. Sheila Maybanks 421 Past Market Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Maybanks: February 25, 1977 The City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning the Library budget at its regular meeting on February S. The Council did not make any cuts in the Library area during the informal Council discussions. A public hearing will be held March 1 to obtain wre citizen input regarding the FY 78 budget. If you have further reccnnendations, please do not hesitate to call mwbers of the Council or me. Thank you for expressing your concerns to the City Council Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager jk cc: City Council City Clerk CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER, 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 319.354-1800 X4'1 • • I o,: n City, Iowa January 27, 1977 To all members of the lows City Citv Council -- This letter is in regard to the current budget problems and in particular the library/garbage collection controversy. I sincerely hope that some arrangement can be made which will assure continued library services without curtailment of any portion of that budget allocation. I certainly do not approve of any reduction in that oart of our cities' services. I would favor a reasonable assessment to support garbage and trash collection. The library is an important, essential and vital, educational facility which improves the social and intellectual level of all of our fellow citizens at all age levels. When our citizens improve our community improves, As a long time resident, and a constant user of the library, I have watched it grow and improve over the past 25 years. As a result of its excellent services I feel that I, too, have grown and expanded intellectually. I urge you not to take any of this service from your fellow citizens. f Respectfully yours Robert J. Libby 809 -7th Ave.�, f1 I own City, Iowa 522ho JAN 3 11977 L_ cc: City Library AE31E J Y 0L1 U CITY CLUIK ul