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Home My WebLink About1978-02-07 CorrespondenceMini<Ui iLML.0 BY JORM h11CkOLAB m LLUAR kAVlUS Ai1U OL'� >'i • , _ L E DDFEB 1 1978 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK I / —'/ 13 (1 /;z 11.,:�,�ft, #�y8 i FIICIIOFILMED By DORM MICR16LAB FMAD ON'In, �q, 'd01'IFS M1LR0FILMiO BY JORM I.IICROLAb CEDAR RAPIDS AND AL CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.18CO February 9, 1978 Mr. Stanley G. Blum 113 East Prentiss Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Blum: At its regular meeting of February 7, 1978, the City Council received and placed on file your letter regarding the yban on smoking at City Council meetings. Many people share our concern, and because of this the Council has requested the staff to obtain a copy of a Minnesota law to aid in drafting an ordinance for Iowa City. Thank you for expressing your views on this matter. If you have any further comments or questions, please do not hesi- tate to contact me. SirAfre}y yours, City Manager jsm I iatcannu4[n By JORM MICR¢LAB FFDAR . ❑rS I4nmr6 M1LkOFILMLO BY JORM MICROLAB FJLE0 N31 1978 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK LLUAR RAPIuJ AND uL 7iu!a -��7 { MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB ErDAR PAPIe, • 9Ft MWIFS Zy9 MICRDf ILI4ED BY JORM MICR+LAB CFDAR BAPIDC • DI"S FIBRIL'S ml�,ifOtILMLO BY JORM LIICROLAB LLOAR RAPIU'� AND UL' CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180 February 9, 1978 Mrs. Herbert D. Michael 915 East Fairchild Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mrs. Michael: At its regular meeting of February 7, 1978, the City Council received and placed on file your letter regarding the Ebenezer Society. The Council and staff share your opinion that the Ebenezer Society is indeed a well-regarded organization, and we are optimistic that our negotiations with this Society will be successful. The only differences which existed were between the Ebenezer Society and the Ecumenical Housing group. Neither the City staff nor the City Council was involved in these problems. Thank you for expressing your concern. If you should have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Si4er y yours, Nea G. Berlin City Manager Is cc: City Clerk 41CROFIL14E1) O1Y DORM MiCRWLAB 01'9 9 I;I,ICROFILMED B) JORM 141CROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS AND OLS MUINL,� Uvi�, P11uOFILMLU BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPM) AMU UL's CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON Sl. IOWA CI I Y IOWA 52240 (30) 354.180 February 9, 1978 Katie and Tim Hoy 1500 North Dubuque Road Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Katie and Tim: At its regular meeting of February 7, 1978, the City Council received and placed on file your letter requesting a name change for Old North Dubuque Road. Your concern for the confusion of this street with Dubuque Street is understand- able. The Council discussed this matter and will take your request into consideration in future planning. Thank you for sending your request to the Council. I hope you will continue to make your views and concerns known to your local government. SAer/v vours. Neal G. Berlin City Manager ism ' ;aicnonOU By JORM MICR¢LAB frOAR INPIn! n(S Id01NFS 050 I I•IluiWi 1LALU by JORM MICROLAB LLUAit kAeiu', A;1L) UL Iowa City Care Center January 30, 1978 Iowa City City Council Civic Center 410 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Council members, I would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of a problem affecting our facility. City bus service is available to our residents, staff and visitors only on a limited basis. The Rochester bus comes east to the corner of Rochester and Amhurst, approximately four long blocks (without sidewalks,) from our facility. This severly restricts persons coming to the Care Center on the city bus seince many cannot walk long distances especially under less than desirable walking conditions. Hugh Morse, Iowa City transit manager, recommended that I petition you, the City Council, for any possible solution to this problem. He stated that the Rochester Mall route has been extended many times and cound not be re -worked or extended again without your consent. I hope you will consider our eighty-five elderly and chronically ill residents, our fifty-five employees and our many local visitors, volunteers and relatives who could' be potential riders with closer bus service. Our facility would have room for a turn -around for the bus as well as waiting room inside the building, Closer bus service would be•vary beneficial to us even on a modified basis. Our staff changes are at 7:00am and 7:3Oam, 3:00pm and 3:30pm, and 11:00pm and 11:30pm. The first bus in the morning could bring employees to work at 7:00am and the next could take off -going employees after 7:3Oam as well as visitors, etc. This could also be the procedure at our afternoon staff change. The bus comping prior to 3:00pm could bring employees to work while the next bus after 3:30 could pick up off -going employees, visitors, ets., With one or more extra "close trips" by the bus during the day, in addition to those at shift changes, I believe that the bus service could be better utilized and our residents better served. Thank you for your consideration. �L �� JAoN3 11978 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK Rochester Road & Scott Blvd Sincerely, 1 Steven C. Dowd Administrator Iowa City, Iowa 52240 319-351-7460 250 A MICRO[ WIN By I JORM MICR+LAEI rrlLlo uaP.n . niC MOINF1 miutWi1LdLu BY JnRM MICRnLAb February 21, 1978 Mr. Steven C. Dowd Administrator Iowa City Care Center Rochester Road and Scott Boulevard Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Dowd: LLJAk RAPIJ� AND JL� At its regular meeting of February 7, 1978, the City Council received and placed on file your letter requesting City bus service. A review of the route structure on the Rochester run reveals that any exten- sion of the bus line would consistently delay the bus schedule to the detriment of all passengers along the route. As you may know, we have a central transfer point downtown and the Rochester bus must arrive downtown at a specified time in order for people to make transfers. It is a physical impossibility to extend the route to the Iowa City Care Center and still have the bus coordinate with all other routes in the City. Our records indicate that your business is outside of the City limits. Mass isasubsidizednsit like fby lire ocaletaxofundsland the tection he policynd eislt tprovideCity transites services only within the City limits. I seriously doubt that the City Council will wish to change this policy. We do appreciate your inquiry and regret that we are not able to serve you at this time. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager Is cc: City Clerk// Transit Superintendent Director of Public Works ^! IdlCmlf ILIICO By JORM MICR+LA6 i'f PAR Pno;n� •ir5 a101�1f5 250 A r•I1l RUi ILi•ILU 8Y JORM MICROLA8 CLUAk RAPIUS ANU uLS ;'1waic�, CALENDARS - ADVERTISING SPECIALTIES COMMERCIAL PRINTERS - LITHOGRAPHERS MARKET AND LINN STREETS yowa W+ Iowa, 52210 January 27, 1978 Mayor and City Council City of Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Vevera and Members of the Council: This letter is to ask your support for the proposed amendment to the building moratorium currently in effect for our section of Iowa City. We recently had plans drawn by a local architectural firm for converting existing production space to much needed additional offices. These plans were reviewed by the city early this month before being finalized. It was not until we applied for a permit last week that we learned that we could not proceed under the exist- ing moratorium. We're certain that it was not the intent of the moratorium to pre- vent a project such as ours to proceed. The space is badly needed and needed soon. All construction will be within the existing structure. We are anxious to proceed so that the work can be com- pleted by late April in time for our national sales meeting, that, this year, will be held here in Iowa City. Thank you for remembering our particular needs when considering this matter. If any questions, I would be pleased to visit with you at your convenience. Sincerely, ECONOMY ADVERTISING COMPANY it 'e ®1101n�� s ww— Willis M. ywater Vice President tip+ NICROEILNED BY I JORM MICR�LAB fEMP PAI'I11S . PCS Idol'IES Fo''0 JAN3 01978 r`l. GIE STOLFUS CITY CLERIC 251 1;116Wi ILMLU BY JURM MICULAB LLUAk RAPIU�) AI1U UL's CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180) February 10, 1978 Mr. Willis Bywater Economy Advertising Co. Market and Linn Streets Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Bywater: The public hearing on the proposed moratorium amendment was held on February 7, 1978. Members of the Council expressed an interest in allowing the type of construction which you propose within the moratorium area. We will notify you when the Council takes final action on this amendment. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to contact ?S/ 1•1100FILMED BY 1 JORM MICR+LAB rrnna pAr1n, . ars 1-101DFs �b t•ilLF(Ut ILM U BY JORM MICkOLAB CEDAR RAPIU� AND )L City of Iowa Cit, MEMORANDUM DATE January 19, 1978 1o: The Honorable Mayor and Council Members FROM: James Brachtel.,'Traffic Engineer J> RE: Parking Prohibition Pursuant to 'ritic vi of the Municipal Code the 'Traffic Engineer has taken the following action: AC1' ION: On January 17, 1978, the 'I'rIrfic lingineer caused a sign to be erected such tluut parking is prohibited on the north side of J Street from the intersection of P Street with Seventh Avenue cast to a point forty (40) feet east of the intersection of 1: Street with Seventh Avenue. This action was taken at the request of 'transit Superintendent, Ilugh Mose. A City bus route uses this intersection inbound :md outbound, :ux1 when cars have been parked in the approach to the intersection significant maneuvering problems have occurred when meeting other vehicles. '1'110 action taken should aid the transit movements. Since installation of the sign, Mr. Peggy who resides at 1703 F Street has objected to the above noted parking prohibition. Mr. Peggy lives on the south side of F Street opposite the area of prohibition. Mr. Yeggy has indicated to the Public Works Department that he is having difficulty securing on -street parking for the three or four vehicles tlurt he owns. Should Council choose to reinstate the forty (40) feet of on -street parking which was removed by the above noted prohibition the 'rraffic Engineer will undertake such action immediately. MICROFILM By 1 DORM MICR(�LAB �f D11P pAr ln,. Pf '; 'del Y(S IFI L F n JAN 201978 LI ABBIE STOLFU_, CITY CLERK 152 Miu<Ui ILMIi L) 8Y JORM MICROLAB GLUM kAPi0�> ANO OL� .; City Of lows M MEMORANDUM DAi11 January 23, 1978 TO: Richard J. Plastino, Director of Public Works FRM: llugh A. Muse, Jr., TronsiL Manager RE: No Parking to Corner Signing Intersection of 7th Avenue and F Street The intersection of 7th Avenue and F Street presenLs severe problems to bus operation when automobiles nre parked immediately east of the corner. The worst situation occurs when an outbound bus meets another vehicle: visibility is obstructed, and if a vehicle is approach- ing from the east, the bus is well into the intersection before the bus driver can see it. By that time it is too late for the vehicles to pass without backing up or maneuvering in close quarters. The roadway surface made available by the no parking prohibition will allow maneuvering room so that the bus can pass an approaching vehicle safely and quickly. F Sr. Inbound buses experience difficulty when cars are parked up to the intersection, too. In order to clear the last auto, the bus must swing extremely wide, blocking F Street in both directions. This might be acceptable if the corner were not a bus stop. With an auto parked immediately cast of the intersec- tion, the bus cannot hope to get near the curb, and traffic in both directions is blocked by the stopped bus while the passen- gers board or slight. The exclusion of parking will allow the bus to approach the curb and will permit other traffic to nego- tiate the turn while the bus is stopped. A 1 C3 1=3 r F ss. •~! VIItRall Lldta BY JORM MICR4�LA6 FIDAC TIVIn' . lfS !dn!9(5 mlu,wi 1Li-IcU BY JURI4 MICROLAB LEOAK MPluS AND 0L' > c - city .. f Iowa CI11-- 't. DATE: Januan' 24, 1978 TO: Honorable DIayor and City Council. � i FROM: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer 90 127f RE: Proposed Stop Sign Installation Pursuant to 6.02.01 of the %hinicipal Code of Iona City this is to advise you of the following action: ACrIUN The City Traffic Engineer will install a stop sign at the intersection of Flatiron Drive and Sycamore Street, such that traffic on Flatiron Drive will be required to stop on Flatiron Drive before entering Sycanore Street effective February 7, 1978. . mwmr Sycamore Street is designated as a through street. Flatiron Drive is a new residential street which "tees" into Sycamore Street. The stop sign is being installed to protect the right-of-way on Sycamore Street as per the warrants of the DiurCD. cc: Neal Berlin Dick Plastino 1air.norluaCu By JoRM MICR4�LAB rvnnn nno„�t .ars ranlv[s OL E D JAN2 41918 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK 2. MluiWiILMLu BY JORM MICROLAB (-LUAR RAP IuS AND )Lu ; ., - City o9 Iowa�Ci"v MEMORAi DJUM DATE: January 31, 1978 TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members FROM: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer RE: Parking prohibition on Otto Street Pursuant to Chapter 6.02.01 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City this is to advise of the following action being taken under Chapter 6.16.01. ACTION On February 14 or shortly thereafter the City Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of signs on the north side of Otto Street such that parking will be prohibited during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. COMMENT A postcard survey was conducted of those residents which would be affected by this prohibition. Four of the five respondents do favor a parking prohibition. The prohibition as proposed will be uniform with other prohibitions in the neighborhood. MiuRUiILMLU BY JURM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIU�) AND ULA CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 L WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.1800 January 27, 1978 hfembers of the City Council Civic Center 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Re: By-laws for the Planning and Zoning Commission Dear City Council Members: Please be advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed a newly revised set of by-laws for the commission and has again recom- mended that the original set of by-laws whish had 976been referred to the City Council for consideration on January commission is noThe t entirely clear why the original set of by-laws are now being revised, but would like Cothe opportunity to meet with the Rules Committee of the uncil to discuss the by-laws and any changes which you might feel are appropriate. Thank you for your consideration in this matter, and I will look forward to meeting with you at your earliest convenience. Sincdry, 7 ll Dick Blum, Vice -Chairman Planning and Zoning Commission DB/csw 141CROFILMED BY I DORM MICM�LA6 CfMp PATIM,. OfS F101'�f5 ';S3 5 .-..i 19iuiwi iLMLL) by JURM MICkOLAB Printers fee �i� — CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION STATE OF IOWA, Johnson County, se: THE IOWA CITY PRESS -CITIZEN 1: — Vicky J. Curtis, being duly sworn say that I am We cashier of the IOWA CITY PRESS - CITIZEN, a newspaper, published in said County, and that a notice, a printed copy of which is hereto attached, was published in said paper _�..(>— times, on the following dot le'AL Cashier Subscribed and sworn to before me this day ofA.D. 19.—I-`--• t�otary Public Noen, L�1� CLUArf kAi'iu5 AND OLo OFFICIAL PUeLICAiION NOTICE OF pUSUC OISCUSSION NWIM le NraEy or— that the '"a City Planning and Ioninp Cg1111r11,W will Mid a meeting td puEllc dls 1011 on IN, Sth day at January. lv e. In the Civic Center Cowell CmmiMr. rers' -- retlon of East an gamendton rmem a tot the moratorium nhlNorm sCentnn Iowa City. building oropoaed ed smandmenl would Ilmll cMsirm"an o: 111 The eredlan and awpenYon of single temIIY d 127 They Wnverflon of single flintily dwelftnge ed duplaweel . bla nor OW penslon, of 8.1uing slructure� en.lWiling es 1N existing uM Is not changed. prions Interested In expressing their vievn concerning Mid proposed emendmem, either mop,, In writing. will N given the pp' portunity to N Nerd at IN aoove mentioned Nm.'.rNerM Giesv.' cuv. JohnMn County, tows, this AND Jenuery A 1979 Grp / t:Gccr. W.•I•q'MYLt.Fti VTNW wL'M.*TMVOP. LYMe 1 .A, n W T WwNr t1✓w n n T'. .... ,1 •` ^) MILROF ILMEN Sr 1 JORM MICR4�LAS rrpMt ppnln5 . IlrS-,lnpIrS