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May 18, 1978
Ms. Della A. Grizel
1530 Sheridan Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
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i Dear Ms. Grizel:
At its regular meeting of April 18, 1978, the City Council received and
placed on file your letter concerning congregate meals and the use of
j the senior citizen center as a possible site for those meals. Since
that time I have reviewed your questions with Anatolij Kushnir, Assistant
City Attorney.
It is not intended that the City of Iowa City be the operator of the con-
gregate meals program and the City will not become one by reason of allow-
ing the program to continue in the senior citizens center. The City, by
owning the building, does not become an insurer that every program conducted
therein is in compliance with all federal or state rules, regulations and
laws.
Should the City become aware of any irregularities in this program, as with
any other program conducted therein, it would certainly inform the proper
authorities. However, in accord with the attached correspondence, it appears
J clear that your questions concerning congregate meals eligibility have been
reviewed. The conclusions are that the program complies with the applicable
Federal and State regulations.
Sincerely yours,
Neal Berlin
City Manager
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The Heritage Agency on Aging has received the information
distributed by Della Grizel. I have studied the history of the
congregate meal Program in Iowa City.
As the representative of Heritage Agency on Aging, charged
with monitoring the 'ritic VII meals program and insuring com-
pliance with state and federal regulations. I have found no
violations in the current method of operation.
I would commend the Johnson County Board of Supervisors
and persons responsible for the daily operation for a fine
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Patricia E. Greiner
Nutrition Project Director
Heritage Agency on Aging
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Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Lisa Iva 1z
Johnson County Task furce
City of Iowa City
Johnson County Council on Aging
AARP - Johnson County
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April 19, 1978
I am In receipt of the information recently distributed by Della Grizel
on Congregate Meals in Iowa City.
Let me add two items of history:
1. When the present Advisory Committee of Congregate Meals was
established, Nancy Johnson was told that her statement In the
letter to the editor was incorrect and she was instructed to use
the term "eligible persons" in all future menu listings and items
of interpretation.
2. On February 18, 1978 I appeared along with Lisa Walz our meal
supervisor, on It7IIC's program "What's Your Problem?" to
correct the statement made by Mary Rock who, by the way,
has acknowledged the error of her statement.
For the record, I have said that provision number four is broadly inter-
preted and that I believe all persons benefit from and are in need of
relating to others.
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The County Attorney's opinion was discussed by me with Mr. White and
the Board of Supervisors early in 1976. At that time, Mr. White indicated
that he had no problem with the way the program was being administered.
Further, we are not nor have we operated in a manner In violation of the
federal law.
There have been, I believe, two major points of confusion.
1. The Congregate Meal Program Is not a welfare program. There arc
no eligible restrictions due to income. This program is, there-
fore, vastly different from rent subsidy, food stamps, etc.
2. There is a difference between the "target group" and those "eli-
gible". The "target group" is that part of those who are "oliai-
ble"that the state plan indicates should receive special attention.
It is hoped that utilizing a central location (the Senicr Center/Housing
complex) for congregate meals will extend the number of persons being
served.
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We share Della's concern for the low Income elderly and for the elderly
who do not "get out" of their homes and we would welcome any and all
suggestions as to how to more effectively reach this segment of those
eligible.
Sincerely,
Robert L. Welsh
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copies to:
Della A. Grizel
Heritage Agency on Aging
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
Lisa Walz
Johnson County Task Force
City of Iowa City
Johnson County Council on Aging
AARP - Johnson County
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March 12, 1978.
To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council of"Iowa City:
The inclosed material regarding congregate meals in Iowa City is
being sent to you for youz information.
Up until now the City hasn't been involved in the meals project,
but you will be if you plan to use the old post office building,in
part, as a Congregate Meals site.
In order that both the public and the planners may know just where
we stand, I respectfully suggest that your Honorable Body ask City
Attorney John Hayek to give you his legal opinion regarding the two
following questions:
1. Would it be legal for the City of Iowa City to provide, and
maintain with tax funds, a city owned building that was to be used,
in part, for a community project operated in such a manner that it
would be in violation of federal law?
2. Would it be legal for the City of Iowa City to spend funds
from a federal grant to remodel a city owned building if it was to
be used, in part, for a community project operated in such a manner
that it would be in violation of federal law?
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HISTORY CONGREGATE MEALS PROGRAM IN �;A CITY
l.; According to IN VOLVEhtrTIT (the official publication lof Area %, now
Heritage Agency on Aging), -the first congregate meal in Iowa City was served
in January, 1974 at .112-1/2 'S.' Clinton Street. A write-up in the February
-,issue-of INVOL'JEMENT included this sentence, "Those. meals are open to*anyone
age 60 'or older." This, and similar statements, have been repeated many, many
times since, both over the air and in prin# in INVOLVEMENT, in the Iowa City
Press -Citizen, and etaen in some Church bulletins.
2; In August, 1975+ I wrote a letter to the Editor of the IowaCity
Press -Citizen, in which I listed the many helpful things that the Federal
Government is doing for its senior citizens. Included was this sentence:
"Congregate meals are available in Iowa City and Lons Ti'd'e 3or all individuals
age 60 and over who meet 'certain specifications".. A few days after this
letter was printed, the following appeared in the dame newspaper:
—about meals for .elderly j
'.To the Editor- although although a reservation must be made one None of Ids. Johnson's
'' Iwould like tocorrectoiresmalldelallin day inadvancebyeallingS7&929LInIowa superiors corrected
IDelta A. Grizel's letter whlch appeared In City or 629-1952 in Lune Tree. that mis-statement .
the press•Cilizen Adg. '25. Congregate.
Nancy A. Johnson
Meals are available in Iowa City and Lone 509 South Gilbert Street .
Tree for all Individuals age 60 and over. , , Editor's uote:'rhe writer Is congregate
jylere urenao4herr�dnllflcallons to pe met ;i meals supervisor for Juhssou'County:
3. The matter was referred to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
They, in turn, asked the County Attorney to give them his legal opinion regard-
ing congregate meals eligibility. This opinion, signed by both Jack H. Dooley,
and by his First
County Attorney, Assistant, J. Patrick White, was filed with
the Supervisors on January 16, 1976. This opinion stressed the fact that in
order to be eligible to utilize the federal nutrition program (congregate
meals) an individual must both be age 60 or older and meet one or more of four
statato3YprovisionsI or be the spouse of an eligible individual
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4. 'In an article in the September, 1977, issue of INVOLVEMENT appeared --
the following: CONGREGATE MEALS HANTS YOU." ,Have you eaten out ate -?11
"Are you tired of having to cook for just yourself or your spouse?"
"Congregate meals is the answer to the above questions." (Is there anything
in the lax that: provides that a tax-subsidng?
ized meal shall be available for every
person in the United States who h�en't eaten out lately, or who is tired of cooki)
It was no doubt cases like thio that Governor Ray had in mind when he said
in August, 1975 - "America is dagerously close
in a talk he gave in West Branch
to a time when some would have government do everything. Government can't
every
feed everyone, clothe everyone, house everyone, shield everyone from
thou ht
economic fact of life. Too often people have given little, if any, g
to how they can handle their own problems." issue of INVOLVE1dENT goes on to
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day, "There is just one catch. You must phone the day before ypu wish to attend
to make your reservation." But there are two "catches", the important one
being "eligibility", but that word isn't even mentioned in the entire article.
5, In the December, 19777 issue of the Iowa City Press -Citizen in the
GOOD A_nERNOON column, under the heading "Congregate meals at Autumn Park,
appeeared this sentence, "The noon meals for persons over 60 aare currently
being served at five loccationd over o mennd tion here either that the meals are
for eligible persons aget
6. In the December -January issue of INVOLVEMENT appeared this statement:
"Senior citizens may enjoy nutritious hot meals at any *of fourteen Congroveregate
Ideal Sites sponsored by the Heritage Agency on Aging.
and his/her spouse, regardless of age, are welcome to dine at the sites. (No
mention of eligibility in this article either.)
6. On Feb. 17, 1978, I•Irs. Mara' Rock talked over Radio Station ICCIC on
the program called "What's your problem". She told of the services avail-
able to senior citizens in this area. When asked by the moderator as saido"Ifat
a person who wishes to go to congregate meals needs to do, +
they!•te over 60, all they need.'.to do is to show u . That was "the last straw
since bars. Rock is one of the advisors to of Slocal sorscontracthe orao oCthere-
gate Ideals; viz: the Johnson County e
president of the board of directors of the Johnson County Commission on Aging,
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and one of the members of the six -member task force that has been named to
direct planning for a senior citizens center and an ecumenical housing
complex in downtown Iowa City.
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When the Older American Act was written, Congress recognized that it
would be utterly impossible for the Government to have a tax -subsidized meal -
available for every individual on his/her 60th birthday, and for several days
:a week therafter for the rest of theirllives. That would bankrupt the Nation:
There must be regulations and limitations, and there are. Public Law 92,
Title VII of the Older American Act, and Sub Chapter VII of Title 42 of the U.S.
Code, very clearly and definitely state that in order to be eligible for the
federal nutrition meals an individual must be both age 60 or older and meet
one or more of four statutory provisions. Those -four are:
1. Eligible persons are those who cannot afford to eat adequately.
2 Those who lack the skills and/or knowledge to select and
prepare nourishing and well-balanced meals.
'3. Those who have limited mobility which may impair their capacity
to shop and cook for themselves.
4. Or those who have feelings of rejection and lonliness which
obliterate the incentive to prepare and eat a meal alone.
Spouses of eligible individuals are eligible regardless of age.
The following is quoted from the Jan. 16, 1976, County Attorneys' legal
opinion: "We find no autbority for adopting a policy which assumes that each
single individual age 60 or over meets one of."the four speciffeations." Most
certainly there are thousands of us in Iowa City/Johnson County who do not
meet any one of,them. There are thousands of us in that age group who can
afford to'eat adequately; tbousands of capable homemakers who are perfectly
competent to select and prepare nourishing and well-balanced meals,. thousands
who are physically able to shop forrgroceries and prepare meals.
With regard to specification No. 4, some have even gone so far as to Bay
that anyone age 60'hnd over can fit into that one. However, with regard to
that specification the records show that the operation plan which was approved
by the Iowa Commissionnon Aging and submitted to the Federal Administration
prior to receiving any Title VII funds reads as follows: "Target group eligible
individuals in greatest need to be served by nutrition projects, * * * Those
who have feelings of rejection and lonliness which obliterate the incentive
necessary to prepare and eat a meal alone (age 60 and over) Living alone or
with non -relatives." Besides there are thousands of seniornccitizens in Iowa
City and in the county, especially those between 60 and 7d, ire still so busy
working for a living th?t they have no time for feelings of rejection and
lonliness. That includes 1 business and in the professions, government
employes, contractors, farmers, the employed and the self-employed, etc. —
It is very clear that in Iowa City the Congregate Meals program is, and
from the very beginning has been, operated on an open door or blanket ''' •
eligibility basis since each and every individual, age 60 or older, is offered
something that the government has reserved for the individuals in that 'age
group who also meet one of four statutory specifications.
Quoting from the January 16, 1976 County Attorneys' opinion: "It is,
in view of all of the above, our opinion that administration of the congregate
meals program in Johnson County, to whatever extent it is or has been operated
on an open door or blanket eligibility policy is in violation of the fed-rral
stature which established the program and the regulations which have implemented it."
As to the method to be used for determining eligibility, I quote from the
County Attorneys' opinion: "It is our opinion the some procedure is required
which reviews and determines eligibility pursuant to the four specifications.
Mx * In our opinion,the procedure adopted for this determination need not be
complex or administratively burdensome. While it is certainly not our place
to determine how to administer this necessary Procedure, a relatively simple
form could be utilized whereon an individual desiring to utilize the congre-
gate meals program could simply state their name, their age, and check one or
more of the four statutory specifications indicating that they apply to them-
selves as one wishing to participate in the program."
At the time of the 1970 census, there were in Johnson County, 7,009
individuals age 60 and older, 4,258 of them in Iowa City. To say that
congregate meals are available to all of those people, with having no method
of determining who is eligible and who is not, is just as ridiculous as it
would be if the government were to say, lie must give Old Ago Assistance pay-
ments, rent subsidy, public housing, property tax/rent refund, food stamps,
etc. to every person age 60 and older, with no questions asked, because some
of thosColdsters might not like it if they were asked whether or not they
are eligblb"• But the government doesn't do it that way. Of all services
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where the law sets limitations and regulations, these who apply for a service
-either show eligibility or they get nothing. And thattis the way it will — — ----
need to be with the federal nutrition project if it is to help those that the
government has set out to help; viz: the target group of individuals who are
in the greatest need to be served by nutrition projects. As it has been in
Iowa City from the very beginning, those in charge have. had no way of knowing
�persons they might be feeding, nor how many eligible
how many -ineligible
11 _persons they may turn away on busy days.
Up to now the City of Iowa City has not been involved in the congregate i
meals project, but it will be if it plane to use the old post office building,
in part, as a congregate meal site. The questions will be: "Would it be legal
for the City to provide and maintain a City owned building if it is to be used,
in part, for a project which is operated in a manner which is in violation of
federal law?" and "'Would it be legal for the City to spend funds from a
federal grant to remodel a City owned building if it is planned to. use it, in
part, for a project which would be operated in a manner which was:in violation
0Cfederal law?"
Begides, after the old post office building is remodeled into a Senior
Center, if those in chaXge of congregate meals continue to invite all persons,
age 60 and older, to come and eat, the project could balloon beyond all control
because of the large number of persons in that age group who are down town
during the noon hour. That would include:
1. The 140 or so people, 60 and older, in the senior citizen apartment
next door, and in small nearby apartment buildings.
2. The many, many people, 60 and older, who work in downtown stores
and officeal, .
3. The many, many people in that .age group who work or teach in the
many University buildings on the east side Campus.
¢. The senior citizens from the rural areas and from the small towns
that would be shopping down town around the noon hour.
Because of the misinformation that has been fed to the public since
January, 1974, we all need to take a good hard look at the congregate meals
-pToject as it is and has been operated in IowaCity. I am, therefore, sending
a copy of this "History" to each of the following:
The Heritage Agency on Aging; the sub -contractor, which is the 4ohnson
County Board of Supervisors; Rev. Robert Welsh, his group, and the 6uperinten-
dent of Congregate Meal& for'Johnson County; the Johnson County Task'Force;
the City Council of Iowa City;the Johnson County Commission on Aging; the
American Association of Retired Persons; and the planners of the Senior
Center, the Ebenezer Society of Minneapolis.
To each of the above groups I would say this: I hope your group will
discuss this at your next meeting. If you care to fill out the following
auestionnaire, I feel sure it might go a long way toward getting the Iowa
Cith congregate meal project on the right track.I�����, �
Written by: G(2'V� �(.c+
1530 Sheridan Ave e
1. In the opinion of your group, should all those who are connected
with the Iowa City congregate meals project stop telling the public that the
meals are open to alllpersons age 60 and older?
2. In the opinion of your group, should the public be told, by radio and
by press, that in.order to be eligible for the congregate meals arperson must
be both age 60 or older and meet at least one of four atatutory p ,
or
else be the spouse of an eligible person?
3. In the opinion of your group, should the suggestionize of the County
e program
Attorneys be followed and each person wishing
would be given a 4ard�on which he/rhe would be asked to give their name, ager
and check which of the four statutory provisions applied to themselves?
Please put your.{TTHER cotTS on another sheet and mail to the
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Johnson County Board o£ Supervisors, Court House Anne%, Iowa city, 52240.
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David L. Cronin
superintendent
7 April 1978
The Honorable Robert Vevera
Mayor of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear Mayor Vevera:
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MIE STOLFUS
CITY CLERK
I am writing to you on behalf of the Iowa City Community School District
Board of Directors with regard to certain comments contained in the March 9,
1978 minutes of the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission.
We are particularly concerned about the erroneous responses given to
Ms. Mary Wall, in the paragraph beginning at the bottom of page 3 and con-
tinuing onto page 4. Ms. Wall "...asked the Commission why it and the City
Council did not work with the School Board. This was met with a loud applause
from the audience. Jacobson, Vetter and Kammermeyer all responded to the
question stating that it was the School Board who would not work with the
Commission or the City Council. Vetter pointed out that the School Board was
an autonomous body that had its own funds and did not need either City Council
or the Commission to help it make its decisions. Kammermeyer pointed out that
every major attempt by the Commission to work, with the School Board had been
rejected so far."
Mayor Vevera, we ask you to request commission members Jakobson, Vetter,
and Kammermeyer to explain their allegations of non-cooperation by the Board
of Directors of the Iowa City Community School District. I am in my third
year of service as a member of the Board of Directors, and I cannot recall a
single instance of when this Board refused to cooperate or work with either
the Planning and Zoning Commission or the City Council. We would like to
remind you and the commission members that the Board of Directors did invite
Mr. Kraft and one of his staff to a special board meeting last fall in order
to discuss matters of mutual concern. At that: meeting, vie told Mr. Kraft that
any time h- had items that he considered to be of concern to the school dis-
trict, we would welcome having him make a presentation at another meeting.
We asked him to keep us aware of any plans made by the. Planning and Zoning
Commission that might affect the school district.
Just last month, I personally stopped in at Mr. Kraft's office and asksd
him if there was anything I needed to do about: the notices I was receiving of
meetings held by the Comprehensive Planning Cummittee. He told me that the
notices were sent only for my information, and that there was no need for any
of us to attend unless an item of particular concern to us was scheduled to
be discussed. We fully expect that Mr. Kraft would lot us know when and if
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o be considered at a meeting. 41e have
anything of particular concern were twithout having to attend routine meet -
enough meetings of our own to attend
ings of governmental committees or subcommittees.
The statements made by Jakobson, Vetter, and Kammermeyer, as recalso
orded
in the minutes referred to earlier, are not only inaccurate, but they
appear to be irresponsible statements. Unless those individuals are able to
that will be included
substantiate their claims, we feel that the Board of Directors of this school
district is entitled to no less than
awpublic those of the Planning and Zoning
in the minutes of the City
Commission.
I might add, in closing, that it was only through the courtesy of our
Superintendent of Schools that I was
Commdissi n�.e Theof tCommisshe ionsdoes of tnot
minutes of the Planning and Zoning of their minutes.
provide the Board of Directors with a copy
Sincerely yours,
John Cazin, Jr.
President, Board of Directors
Iowa City Community School District
cc: Mary Wall
Weal Berlin ✓ and Zoning Commission
Iowa City Planning_
Board of Directors; I.C.C.S.D.
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHINGTON ST IOWA CITY ION/A 52240 (319) 354.18GO
May 9, 1978
Mr. John Cazin, Jr., President
Board of Directors
Iowa City Community School District
1040 William Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Cazin:
Thank you for your recent letter relating to the March 9, 1978, minutes
of the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission. We appreciate the
discussions which we have had with members of the School Board and the
school administration concerning long range needs of the City. The
reservation of open spaces for joint use appears to be a very viable
idea for both the City and the Iowa City Community School District.
SinSgre y yours,
Neal jelin
City Manager
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Mr. Richard Y. Blum, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Comnission
Members, Iowa City School Board
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(Mfrs.) Ute Grimlund
326 N Lit. Vernon Dr.
Iowa City, 52240
Tel. 338-0294 April 6, 1978
To the City Council:
Quite a number of small children living on North Lit. Vernon Drive
have to cross Washington Street on their way to school. Traffic can
be heavy at certain times on this section of Washington Street and
also quite fast and hard to judge, since the street slopes dorm from
itwo hillsides.
Many of us parents would like to see stop aigns on the crossing
dashington St. and iit. Vernon Dr. Mould you please consider our request
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for the installation of such signs?
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Ute Grimlund
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May 4, 1978
Mrs. Ute Grimlund
326 North Mt. Vernon Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mrs. Grimlund:
Thank you for your letter concerning the intersection of Mt. Vernon Drive
with Washington Street. Over the years, cities throughout the United
States have developed a checklist of items to govern the installation of
stop signs. This checklist includes traffic volumes on the main street,
traffic volumes on the side streets, pedestrian traffic, and previous
accident experience. A review of the characteristics of the intersection
of Mt. Vernon Drive and Washington Street indicates that a stop sign would
not fulfill the criteria listed above.
Often times there is a feeling that a stop sign will slow down vehicles on
a street. Our experience in Iowa City and in other cities throughout the
country has been that stop signs affect traffic speeds for only a few
hundred feet before and after a stop sign. At one stop sign in Iowa City
that was installed for speed control, a high percentage of the drivers
are either not stopping at the stop sign or are making a rolling stop of
between five and ten miles per hour. As you might imagine, this type of
condition is extremely hazardous for pedestrians who are expecting auto-
mobiles to make a full stop.
Based on the above criteria, we feel it would not be useful to install a
stop sign. We are sorry we are not able to comply with your request for
stop light installation but we do hope we have explained why.
/Singer ly,
Neal G. Berlin
City Manager
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City Council of Iowa City
410 E. Washington
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Council Members:
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CITY CLERK
We wish to thank you for the presentations made at our recent meeting concerning
the proposed dam and property acquisition. We also appreciate receiving a copy
of Mr. Johnson's appraisal.
It might be helpful to set forth our present thinking on the general proposal
submitted by you. In this connection, we advise:
1. Although we do not wish to sell any property since it may be needed for
expansion and development, we would certainly give serious consideration to any
proposal which would confer substantial public benefit upon the citizens of
Iowa City. However, prior to any agreement the following assurances would be
necessary:
a. The other proposed dams or flood control measures for Ralston Creek
would be installed at about the same time. In other words, we do not wish
to have our property taken for this purpose and then find that the plans have
been changed and no further dams are going to be constructed.
b. Prior to any acquisition an environmental impact statement must
be furnished and approved by the proper authorities.
c. The proposed project must be explained to us fully and in detail.
d. Adequate safety measures must be taken for the protection of school
children and others in the area.
e. We should receive a statement from you concerning future maintenance
of the area.
f. We should receive from you a relocation plan for the project.
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g. We expect any Proposed Payment to take into consideration the
potential of this property and our plans for expansion and development of
our Property.
It may take some time for you to furnish the foregoing items. During the next
two years we would agree not to take any action to develop the property You
seek to acquire so that you may have an opportunity to furnish the foregoing
items.
Please keep us advised of your progress and furnish us with all documents
which are obtained or developed by you and which have any bearing on this
matter.
Very truly yours,
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Al Kleinmeyer, President
Ivva City Vicar
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Monsignor Cletus Madsen, Vicar
Iowa City Vicariate
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April 25, 1970
Mr. Al Kleinmeyer
Monsignor Cletus Madsen
Iowa City Vicariate
Regina High School
Rochester Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Kleinmeyer and Monsignor Madsen:
The City Council has received your letter concerning the proposed storm water
detention dam west of Regina High School. We appreciate the serious considera-
tion you have given to this matter.
In your letter you outlined several points which we are able to respond to at
this time.
A. The dam on Regina High School property is not the only structure
planned. Council has authorized money for a structure on the south
branch of Ralston Creek and it is likely this dam will be under
design within the next few months.
B. The need for an environmental impact statement depends upon
whether the dam on Regina School land significantly affects
the environment. A study is presently underway to make this
determination.
C. The proposed project will be explained to you fully and in detail
as the project develops further.
D. Safety measures for the protection of school children and others
in the area will need to be discussed in more detail with you.
We believe a dry bottom detention dam is inherently much safer
than a permanent pond such as those in City Park or elsewhere
around the City but we will most certainly be willing to work
with you to incorporate other safety measures as necessary.
E. A statement concerning future maintenance of the area will be
prepared jointly with you as the project develops.
F. We will need more explanation about a relocation plan for the
project. To the best of our knowledge, no structures are being
relocated.
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CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY IOWA 52240 (319) 354.180
Iowa City Airport Commission
Garry G. Bleckwenn, Chairman
205 North Post Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
April 1, 1978
Mr. Neal Berlin, City Manager
Civic Center
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Berlin,
Last week I received a phone call from you stating that Mel Jones
had concluded, after going over the Airport Commissions' insurance
portfolio, that the present liability policy carried by the Airport
Commission would cover the "Old Jet" when placed on Airport prop-
erty. I asked you if there would be any additional premium charge
to the Commission and you stated no. In keeping with the Commis-
sions desire to have all matters pertaining to the "Old Jet" docu-
mented, I asked Mel Jones to send me a memo stating that the "Old
Jet" would be covered under our present liability policy and that
there would be no additional cost to the Commission. Mel Jones
assured me that both statements were true and unless I hear dif-
ferently from you, I will take your letter of March 30, 1978, as,an
affirmation of Mel Jones' statement to me.
The Commission discussed at some length the liability insurance
issue on "Old Jet" at the December, 1977, regular meeting. It was
not the Commission's intent to have the veteran's group carry in-
surance if it could be covered by existing Commission insurance
at no additional cost. Mel Jones was present at this meeting and
our minutes show that the memo was sent to your office for review.
It is regrettable that so much time has lapsed on this matter, but
I believe if a future such "Old Jet" occurrance is to be avoided,
all present agreements and understandings must be thoroughly in-
vestigated and documented.
I again wish to state the Airport Commission's position on "Old
Jet" and that is we accept only the responsibility of allowing
space on Airport property for the safe erection of "Old Jet".
It is my belief that the other Commission members will agree to
strike part (b) of the agreement between the Airport Commission
and the Johnson County Veteran's Council Memorial Committee when
informed that the liability aspect is covered under our present
policy even though not owned by us and at no cost to us.
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Iowa City Construction Residency REF. 110. Johnson County
Post Office Box 429 I -IR -80-6(76)--14-52
1910 S. Riverside Drive Agreement No. 77-M-132
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Contract No. 14130
April 4, 1978
(319) 354-1093
i The Honorable Robert Vevera
Mayor of City of Iowa City
Civic Center
410 E. Washington
j Iowa City, IA 52240
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I Dear Mayor Vevera:
RE: Bridge Deck Repair on I=80
4 Waterloo Construction Company, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa has
been awarded the contract for the bridge deck repair on the
south bound Dubuque Street bridge over Interstate 80 in Iowa
City. As part of this project, concrete barrier rails will
be constructed on existing bridge curbs and new guardrail
will be erected on both north and south bound bridges.
Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in late June
with completion of work in 2 to 3 weeks. Traffic during the
construction period will be restricted to one lane through
the work areas.
If you have any questions concerning this project, feel free
to contact this office.
Sincerely yours,
co xazcq
Richard E. Kautz, P.E.
Resident Construction Engineer
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cc: L. C. Balcom, P.E., Iowa D.O.T.
District Construction Engineer
Records Center
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 7, 1978
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer.
RE: Parking Prohibition on Parkview Avenue
As directed by 6.02.01 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this
is to advise you of the following action:
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 6.14.06 the City Traffic engineer will direct
that signs are installed so as to prohibit parking at all times
on the north side of Parkview Avenue between Dover Street and
Esther Street effective April 21, 1978.
COMMENT:
A postcard survey of the affected residents was conducted. Two
of the three respondents favored this prohibition with all three
respondents favoring a north side prohibition.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 7, 1978
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineerjl�7,
RE: Parking Prohibition on Davis Street
As directed by 6.02.01 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this
is to advise you of the following action:
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 6.14.06 the City's Traffic Engineer will
direct that signs be installed so as to prohibit parking at
all times on the west side of Davis Street between Tracy Lane
and Burns Avenue effective April 21, 1978.
COMMENT:
A postcard survey of the affected property owners was conducted.
Twenty-two of the 27 responding residents indicated they favored
this prohibition. Twelve of the responding residents indicated
a preference for west side prohibition with four showing no
preference.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 7, 1978
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer ��
RE: Parking Prohibition on Washington Street
As directed by 6.02.01 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this
is to advise you of the following action:
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 6.14.06 the City Traffic Engineer will direct
that signs be installed so as to prohibit parking at all times on
the north side of Washington Street between Muscatine Avenue and
Pearl Street effective April 21, 1978.
COMMENT:
A postcard survey of the affected property owners was conducted
and eight of the responding 14 residents indicated a preference
for this prohibition. Further, seven of the responding residents
preferred the north side prohibition with two indicating no
preference.
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DATE: April 7, 1978
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineerz
RE: Parking Prohibition on Kirkwood Court
As directed by 6.02.01 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this
is to advise you of the following action:
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 6.14.06 the City Traffic Engineer will direct
signs be installed so as to prohibit parking at all times on the
south side of Kirkwood Court between Pickard Street and the east
end of Kirkwood Court effective April 21, 1978.
COMMENT:
A postcard survey of the affected property owners was conducted.
Seven of the eleven responding property owners indicated that they
favored this prohibition. Eight of the property owners indicated
a preference for south side prohibition with two showing no
preference.
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MEMORANDVM
DATE: April 7, 1978
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer J,
RE: Parking Prohibition on Oakcrest Street
As directed by 6.02.01 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this
is to advise you of the following action:
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 6.14.06 the City Traffic Engineer will direct
that signs be installed so as to prohibit parking at all times on
the south side of Oakcrest Street between George Street and Sunset
Street effective April 21, 1978.
COMMENT:
A postcard survey of the affected property owners was conducted. I I
Seven of the 12 responding property owners favored this prohibition.
Further seven of the responding property owners favored a south side
nrnhihitinn with thrpp rpsnnndina nronertv owners indicating no
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 7, 1978
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineerc-7-1
RE: Parking Prohibition on Second Street
As directed by 6.02.01 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this
is to advise you of the following action:
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 6.14.06 the City Traffic Engineer will direct
that signs be installed so as to prohibit parking from 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Monday through Friday, on the north side of Second Street
between Gilbert Street and the east end of Second Street effective
April 21, 1978.
COMMENT:
This action is being taken to improve access to commercial development
at the east end of Second Street. At the present time, both side
parking is creating significant access problems during business hours
to this commercial development. It is felt the proposed prohibition
will provide a parking pattern which will be complimentary to all
commercial endeavor on this one block street.
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DATE: April 10, 1978
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
RE: Parking Prohibition on Capitol Street
As directed by 6.02.01 Municipal Code of Iowa City, this
is to advise you of the following action:
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 6.15.01, the City Traffic Engineer
will direct that signs be installed on the west side
of Capitol Street from the intersection of Capitol Street
and Bloomington north to a point 150 feet north of the
above referenced intersection, creating a commercial
loading zone effective April 27, 1978.
COMMENT:
This action is being taken at the request of the
University of Iowa. The University has experienced
significant difficulties in accessing their existing
loading zone. At the present time, this area of Capitol
Street is signed "No Parking Anytime" It is felt that
the proposed change will have no negative impact on
existing traffic movement and will promote a better
loading condition for the University's dormitory.
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DONALD A. HOY
GLENN MULLER
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LAWYERS
200 PLAZA CENTRE ONE
P. O. BO% 280
IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
April 18, 1978
TELEPHONE 338-1511
AREA CODE 310
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Iowa City
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
RE: Wagner -Murphy Foundation Annexation Request
Dear Mr. Mayor & Council Members:
This letter will constitute the formal request of
the Wagner -Murphy Foundation and Gordon Russell, Sr. to
defer any further action on the request for annexation
of the above property pending a resolution of the question
of screening of adjoining property by Gordon Russell.
We appreciate your consideration of our situation
and I trust that a mutually agreeable solution can be
effectuated in the near future.
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