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Home My WebLink About2007-09-04 Correspondence #~ Iowa Commission on the Status of Women 33rd Annual Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Ceremony State of Iowa Historical Building August 25, 2007 10:30 a.m. A Division of the Department of Human Rights The Iowa Commission on the Status of Women, a division of the Department of Human Rights, works to assure equality for all Iowa women. Established by the Iowa Legislature as a state agency in 1972, the Commission studies women's issues and works to equalize women's opportunities to participate fully in the state's economic, social, and political life. IOWA COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN Nine commission members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, four ex officio members are appointed by the Legislature, and the Director of the Department of Human Rights serves ex officio. Commission meetings are open to the public and the press. Through education, legislative action, referral, research, and special projects, the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women is a strong voice for women's rights in Iowa. Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Many outstanding women have helped shape Iowa, and many strong female leaders continue to contribute their talents and skills to improve the quality oflife in this state. To recognize and honor these achiever~ and to provide visible examples for tomorrow's female leaders, the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women established the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame in 1975. Each year, the Commission solicits nominations of women, living or deceased, who have had a significant impact on our society. The foUr inductees chosen yearly by a five-member selection committee and approved by the Commission are honored by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor at a special ceremony. Cristine Wilson Medalfor'Equality and Justice This medal recognizes and honors the accomplishments of Cristine Wilson, first chair of the Iowa Commission on the Status of Women. First appointed to the Governor's Commission on the Status of Women in 1969, Wilson was a key force in the passage of the legislation that established the Commission as a statutory agency in 1972. Governor Robert D. Ray appointed her to serve as chair of the Commission, a position she held until 1976. During her service as chair, major legislation was passed that reduced sex discrimination and enhanced women's rights. Wilson also initiated the Commission newsletter, 10 Woman. Wilson's efforts were unceasing; her commitment was exemplary; and her contributions are a legacy that has contributed to the national recognition ofIowa as a state characterized by equality and justice. The Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice is awarded selectively to an individual who has made significant contributions to the principles of equality and justice in the state of Iowa. 2007 Inductees Ruth Ann Gaines For 36 years, RuthAnn Gaines has been the Des Moines East High School drama teacher, Des Moines Area Community College speech and drama instructor, and a facilitator of diversity courses through the Heartland Area Education Agency. Since she and her family members have been discriminated against because of the color oftheir skin, and after adopting a child with a disability as a single parent, she has been motivated to dedicate her adult life to fighting for justice for all. Valued and honored with many awards over the years, in 1998 Gaines was the first fine arts teacher to receive the Department of Education's Iowa Teacher ofthe Year award. Also in 1998, she showed what a dedicated, serious, and talented individual she is by serving as the Iowa Ambassador for Education. In 2001 Gaines created Sisters For Success, a Des Moines Public School mentorship program for African American middle and high school girls. In 2003, she was one of five educators chosen from around the country to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. And in 2004, she was one of three Iowans to be inducted into the Iowa African American Hall of Fame. Besides being an effective and inspiring leader, Gaines is well known locally for her acting ability. Born in 1947, Gaines has lived in Iowa her entire life. , Emma J. Harvat Emma J. Harvat was an important historical figure in United States and Iowa history, for in 1922, she became the first woman in the nation to be mayor of a city larger than 10,000. "I believe my experience and training in business won the election for me," she said. Bringing the female perspective to problems in city government, she immediately separated female and male offenders in the city jail and established a juvenile home. Born in Iowa City in 1870, she was the ninth of ten children of Czechoslovakian immigrants Joseph and Mary Harvat. She started her professional life as a store clerk but quickly advanced to owning her own business, a ready-made dress shop. Later she became involved in real estate, home building, and as a landlord. Her home in Iowa City was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and Iowa City's Civic Center was designated as "Emma J. Harvat Hall" in 2000. Harvat was an Iowa woman of remarkable vision, professional achievement, and originality who was a pathfinder for civic leaders in our state. She died in 1949. Program Presiding Kimberly Painter, Vice Chairperson Iowa Commission on the Status of Women Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance Capitol Service Unit Girl Scouts Welcome Introduction of Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Members and Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice Award Recipients Kimberly Painter Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice Award Kimberly Painter 2007 Medal Recipient Marilyn 0. Murphy 2007 Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Awards Matt Wissing, Hall of Fame Committee Member The Honorable Michael A. Mauro, Secretary of State Kimberly Painter 2007 Inductees Ruth Ann Gaines Emma J. Harvat (award accepted by Karen Kubby and Regenia Bailey) Dr. Ada Hayden (award accepted by Dr. Lois H. Tiffany and Deborah Lewis) Connie Wimer Proclamation of Women's Equality Day and Remarks The Honorable Michael A. Mauro, Secretary of State Closing Remarks Kimberly Painter Reception Following Atrium Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Dr. Ada Hayden After being the first woman to obtain her Ph.D. at Iowa State University in 1918, Ada Hayden was appointed as assistant professor in botany in 1919. She also conducted research on Iowa's plants and ecology, publishing nearly 30 papers based on these studies. "A Botanical Survey in the Iowa Lake Region of Clay and Palo Alto Counties" was published in 1943 and is heralded by many authorities as one of the best surveys of Iowa flora. She was also a talented artist and photographer. She devoted much of her time and energy to the Iowa State Herbarium and added over 10,000 high- quality specimens that she personally collected; the Herbarium was named in her honor in 1988. In 2004, Ames dedicated one of its largest parks as the Ada Hayden Heritage Park. Hayden was also keen on environmental conservation, and one of her well known reports was titled "The Selection of Prairie Areas in Iowa Which Should Be Preserved." Several of the natural Iowa landscape areas she described have since been purchased and designated as state preserves. Born on August 14, 1884, Hayden died on August 12, 1950. After her death, a 200-acre preserve in Howard County was named in her honor. Connie Wimer Connie Wimer, of Des Moines, has been an active business and community leader for many years. She was the owner and President of Iowa Title Company from 1976 until 1985 when she sold the company to Central Life Insurance Company, but continued as President until 2001. In 1981 she purchased a small legal paper and transitioned it in 1983 to become the Des Moines Business Record. She publishes another ten publications including dsm, Intro, Daily Business Record, andBook of Lists . Additionally, she created a number of annual events, including Women of Influence and Forty under 40, recognizing women and younger people who contribute to the community. In addition to the publishing business, Wimer sits on a number of business and charitable boards. She founded Winefest Des Moines and was the first woman to chair the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce as well as the first woman to chair the National Alliance of Area Business Publications. She was the first woman elected to the Greater Des Moines Committee's Business Hall of Fame in 2002 and she has received many other awards throughout her career. Born in Merrill, Iowa in 1932, Wimer moved to Des Moines in 1950 and in Des Moines she earned her reputation as a competent, caring and sharing business leader. Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Members 2007 1998 1989 1980 Ruth Ann Gaines Bess Streeter Aldrich Dr. Nancy Hill Rosa E. Cunningham Emma J. Harvat Janice Ann Beran Georgia Anne Rogers Sievers Mary A. Grefe Dr. Ada Hayden Lynn Germain Cutler Ruth Wildman Swenson Arabella Mansfield Connie Wimer Maude Esther White Cristine Swanson Wilson Catherine G. Williams 1979 2006 1997 1988 Minnette Doderer Jeannette Eyerly Charlotte Hughes Bruner A. Lillian Edmunds Mabel Lee Christine H. B. Grant Margaret "Peg" Mullen Twila Parker Lummer Mary Jane Odell Dorothy Marion Bouleris Paul Annie Nowlin Savery Marilyn O. Murphy Louise Rosenfeld Margaret Wragg Sloss Beulah E. Webb Sister Patricia Clare Sullivan, RSM 1978 2005 1996 Jacqueline Day Johnie Wright Hammond Meridel Le Sueur 1987 Dorothy Houghton Brenda LaBlanc Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret Jolly Ann Horton Davidson Carolyn Pendray Susan Schechter Janette Stevenson Murray GwendolynWilson Fowler Ruth Suckow Jo Ann McIntosh Zimmerman Mary E. Wood Lou Henry Hoover Nellie Verne Walker 1977 2004 1995 Jessie Binford Joy Cole Coming Sue M. Wilson Brown 1986 Jessie Field Shambaugh Mary Ann Evans Mary E. Domingues Campos Marguerite Esters Cothorn Ida B. Wise Smith Ruth Cole Nash Gertrude Dieken Willie Stevenson Glanton Mary Louise Smith Sally J. Pederson Rowena Edson Stevens Jessie M. Parker Dorothy Schramm 1976 2003 1994 Susan Glaspell Diana "Di" L. Findley Mildred Wirt Benson 1985 Cora Bussey Hillis May E. Francis, Ph.D. Lois Harper Eichacker Dr. Gladys B. Black Agnes Samuelson Jean Hall Lloyd-Jones Attorney Gertrude Durden Rush Edna M. Griffin Ruth Sayre Margaret Mary Toomey Evelyne Jobe Villines Anna B. Lawther Alice Van Wert Murray 1975 2002 1993 Amelia Jenks Bloomer Bonnie Campbell Julia Faltinson Anderson 1984 Carrie Chapman Catt Sue Ellen Follon Mamie Doud Eisenhower Fannie R. Buchanan Ola Babcock Miller Alice Yost Jordan Phebe W. Sudlow Mary Frances Clarke, BVM Annie Wittenmyer Shirley Ruedy Jean Adeline Morgan Wanatee Mary Louise Petersen Edith Rose Murphy Sackett 2001 1992 Dr. Ursula Delworth Virginia Harper 1983 Lt. Colonel Phyllis L. Propp Eve Schmoll Rubenstein Vrrginia P. Bedell Fowle Helen Brown Henderson Evelyn K. Scott Davis Phyllis Josephine Hughes, JD Mary Beaumont Welch Beverly Beth George Everett Ann Dearing Holtgren Pel- Helen LeBaron Hilton legreno 1991 Mabel Lossing Jones 1982 2000 Lois Hattery Tiffany Peg Stair Anderson Betty Jean "Beje" Walker Clark Marilyn E. Staples Ruth Bluford Anderson Denise O'Brien Mary Louisa Duncan Putnam Pearl Hogrefe Adeline Morrison Swain Dr. Jeanne Montgomery Smith Margaret Boeye Swanson 1990 Mary Jane Whitely Coggeshall 1981 1999 Merle Wilna Fleming Mary Newbury Adams Professor Mary Jaylene Berg Betty Jean Furgerson Roxanne Barton Conlin Rosa Maria Escude de Findlay Glenda Gates Riley Mary Garst Helen Navran Stein Louise Rosenfield Noun Elaine Eisfelder Szymoniak Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice Recipients Governor Robert D. Ray -1982 Mary Louise Smith -1984 Dr. Sue Follon -1985 Dr. Patricia Geadelmann -1987 Minnette Doderer -1989 Lonabelle Kaplan "Kappie" Spencer -1990 Dr. Charles Hughes Bruner -1992 Louise Rosenfield Noun -1993 Mary Molen Wiberg - 1994 Betty Talkington -1995 Maude Esther White - 1996 Naomi Christensen -1997 Edna M Griffin - 1998 Governor Terry E. Branstad - 1999 Suzanne 0 'Dea Schenken - 2000 Jane Elliott - 2001 Reverend Carlos Jayne - 2002 Rekha Basu - 2003 Marie C. Wilson - 2004 Susan C. Buckley - 2005 Jane Jones Turner Burleson - 2006 Marilyn 0. Murphy - 2007 Marilyn O. Murphy Marilyn O. Murphy has opened doors for others and serves as a role model for many, often by being the first woman to serve in traditionally male groups. She is an outstanding community volunteer and leader in social services and human rights in the Sioux City area. Her ability to achieve worthwhile objectives by forming coalitions from disputing factions is remarkable. The extensiveness of her volunteer involvements is evidenced by the variety of areas in which she has been effective: crime prevention, day care, sexual assault and domestic violence, drug abuse, juvenile justice, rural concerns/ family farms, and civil rights. Since 1973, she has been Social Concerns Facilitator for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Sioux City and is now also serving in the capacity of Rural Life Contact for the Diocese. She has produced several videos in English and Spanish, on domestic violence, child sexual abuse, rural heritage, rural women, women in the church, elderly women and women in prison. She was the first woman to serve as chairperson of the Council of Community Services and the Iowa Commission on Substance Abuse. She was also the first president of the Community Action Agency and chaired the Sioux City Human Rights Commission for three years. Murphy cofounded the Sioux City Chapter of the Women's Political Caucus. She has received many community service awards. She was inducted into the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame in 1988 and received the Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice in 2007. Iowa Commission on the Status of Women Holly Sagar, Chairperson Thomas Carnahan Carla R. Espinoza Francis Giunta Sue B. Mullins Jill Olsen Kimberly Painter Michael Whitlatch Matthew Wissing Walter Reed, Jr., ex officio Des Moines Davenport Ames Dubuque Corwith Mount Vernon Iowa City Storm Lake Davenport Waterloo Legislative members, ex officio Senator Staci Appel Senator Pat Ward Representative Linda Miller Representative Cindy Winckler Ackworth West Des Moines Bettendorf Davenport Staff Lori M. SchraderBachar, Interim Executive Director and Coordinator of Publications and Special Projects Kathy Nesteby, Juvenile Justice Grant Coordinator Hall of Fame Selection Committee Commissioners Kimberly Painter, Chairperson Sue Mullins Matt Wissing Holly Sagar, ex officio Iowa City Corwith Davenport Des Moines Public Members Margi Weiss Dr. Ruth White Des Moines Cedar Rapids The Hall of Fame reception is held courtesy of the Friends of the Iowa Commission on the Status of TYomen. Plants courtesy of Boesen The Florist. & ~ 1 ~~~~Ilt ~~~Im'~ ........ .. CITY OF IOWA CITym: MEMORANDUM Date: August 22, 2007 To: City Clerk From: Kent Ralston, JCCOG Acting Traffic Engineering Planner ~ Re: Item for September 4, 2007 City Council meeting; Installation of NO PARKING 8 AM - 5 PM MONDAY - FRIDAY on the west side of Weeber Street between Benton Street and the south property line of 917 Weeber 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 (10); Install (3) NO PARKING 8AM - 5PM MONDAY-FRIDAY signs on the west side of Weeber Street between Benton Street and the south property line of 917 Weeber Street. Comment: This action is being taken at the request of Weeber Street residents in the form of a petition to prohibit parking on the west side of Weeber Street between Benton Street and the south property line of 917 Weeber Street. A parking survey was administered to the neighborhood showing 86% of affected residents who responded (7 total respondents) were in favor of the stated action. Mgr/agd/weeberst action.doc r-.., 0 = = "> -..J '" ".-... :i> ...., ,~'- "rl ., 0 r--.) N v Tl -, . , ........ ../ r" \.0 I ~ 1 -~= -~... ~~q~~ ~~"'Im" ....... ------- CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM r~fr) Date: August 27,2007 To: City Clerk From: Kent Ralston, Acting Traffic Engineering Planner~ Re: Item for September 4, 2007 City Council Meeting; Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on Liberty Drive, Commerce Drive, and Independence Road 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 (10); Install NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the south side of Liberty Drive between Commerce Drive and Independence Road; on the east side of Commerce Drive between 420th Street and Liberty Drive; and on the west side of Independence Road between 420th Street and Liberty Drive. Comment: This action is being taken to establish consistency in which side of the street vehicles park, particularly tractor-trailers. This action will affect one side of Liberty Drive, Commerce Drive, and Independence Road. Mgr/agditms/kr -i ndependencepkg. doc r--.., c.::::> 0 = .......... .-- n -<: '- .- ? Il ,,~. N ,. , -.J C"< iTl -v ("-1 0 \,___J ~ N )> <::) ~ City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM IJ:: Date: August 29, 2007 To: City Clerk and City Council From: John Yapp, Acting JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner 7'...-L 7'--- Re: Item for September 4, 2007 City Council meeting: Designation of No Parking on the north and west sides of Stevens Drive west of Gilbert 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(10), Install NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the north and west sides of the 1800 block of Stevens Drive. Comment: This action is being taken to maintain a travel lane on a curve in the 1800 block of Stevens Drive. When customers of retail businesses on Stevens Drive park on both sides of this curve, trucks associated with the intensive-commercial businesses on Stevens Drive cannot negotiate the curve. On-street parking will continue to be available on the south and east sides of this block of Stevens Drive, and-street parking is available. ~} 0 = = ~ -..J c! ..:~> , -ll C) _c '. N ---J \.D -' iTl () ,.--., "_J ;> 0) )> ~- - w Page 1 of2 r::: Marian Karr From: John Yapp Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 6:06 PM To: 'ddozark@mchsi.com' Cc: Kathryn Johansen; Dale Helling; *City Council Subject: RE: Parking Hello Ms Dozark - Your e-mail started the process of us reviewing on-street parking on Wylde Green Road and Talwrn Court. Our staff will investigate the area and discuss these streets with emergency service personnel, and if there is a safety issue/inability of emergency service vehicles to navigate down the street, we will pursue parking restrictions. A "give-way" situation where one vehicle has to pull out of the way to allow another to pass is not unusual on residential streets during special events. If there is not a clear safety issue, it is possible for a Neighborhood Association or group of residents to petition for parking restrictions. If we receive a petition, we would follow up with a survey of abutting residents. If a clear majority wishes to restrict parking on one or both sides of a street, the proposal would be forwarded to the City Council for action. We will investigate the streets, and in the next week one of my staff will follow up with you on the process based on what we find. Unfortunately during University football games, many streets in many neighborhoods are impacted with on-street parking. Thank you for your note, John Yapp, Transportation Planner From: Dale Helling Sent: Monday, August 20,20078:12 AM To: John Yapp Cc: Kathryn Johansen Subject: FW: Parking John, Please follow up and cc the City Council on your response. Thanks, Dale From: David Dozark [mailto:ddozark@mchsi.com] Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2007 10:29 PM To: Council Subject: Parking This correspondence will become a public record. 8120/2007 Page 2 of2 Members of the city council I am writing concerning the parking on Wylde Green Road and Talwrn Court. At present time parking is allowed on both sides of the street. When there is someone parked on one side of the street it is necessary to stop when there is a car coming from each direction so they can get through safely. When football season starts and there is parking on both sides of the street if there is a car coming from each direction it is necessary for one car to back up to a side street or pull in to a driveway so the other vehicle can continue down the street. It also makes it difficult to even back out of our driveway. It is my fear that should an emergency vehicle need to get down these streets on a game day it would be nearly impossible. It is a tight squeeze with a normal size vehicle. What steps need to be taken to get the street designated as a one side only parking street? Thank you for your time and consideration. Susan Dozark 938 Talwrn Court Iowa City, Iowa 52246 319-354-2236 8/20/2007 Page 1 of 1 3-+(s J Marian Karr From: Sent: To: Wright, Michael E [michael-wright@uiowa.edu] Thursday, August 30, 2007 10:50 AM Council Subject: Northside Parking Discussion The Northside Neighborhood Association has become aware that the Council is considering re-initiating discussion of the permit-parking idea in the Northside neighborhood. The Association would like the opportunity to discuss the permit parking issue amongst ourselves and at a Northside Association meeting before the City Council makes any formal discussion/action on this issue. NNA has, of course, discussed this issue at length in the past and there has not been a clear consensus for or against moving forward on permit parking. If you are interested, NNA will report back to Council on our discussions. Thank you for your time. Michael Wright, Chair, Northside Neighborhood Association This correspondence will become a public record. 8/30/2007 AUG-31-2007 15:32 FROM: TO: 3193565009 P.002/003 3~ ('-') GREGG GEERDES Attorney at La.w 609 Iowa State Bank Building 102 South Clinton Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (319) 341-3304 telephone (319) 341-3306 fax Q ;?: (~, 1"..,) c::.J '.::=" _J :..1 ; -"n (,.0 August 31, 2007 -0 .il --, City COUl~cil ofIawa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 By Fax: 356-5009 C~) =.:,'.- <~", );; \". ../1 0\ Re: NhLlng Ta-326 Fairchild. Street Driveway Dear Council Members: I represent NbUllg Ta and have reviewed the extensive correspondence and other documentation in this matter. I request that this letter be distributed to cOUl1.cil prior to the September 4th work session. I a.1so request that we be allowed to speak to council during the work session. As I believe you kl10W, 326 Fairchild has neither a driveway nor alley access. There arc no other propeliies within the immediate area, and probably few in Iowa City, which have a similar shortcoming. My client ba.s encountered repeated bureaucratic obstacles when she attempted to obtain a curb cutting penn it from the city to install a driveway. Title 1. 4~5c-2~c and d of the Iowa City Code states: C. Every residential nud non resideutial pl"operty will be pentdtted :It least one means of vehicular access to a public street. However, direct driveway access to a public stTeet may 11.0t be pennitted ill all instances. Use of alleys, private rear lanes, backagc roads, and eross access easements may be required as altematives to direct street access. D. The specifications, design., and COllstnlction of all curb cuts, access drives a11d slidewalks m.ust comply with the Iowa City municipal design standards (MDS), as amended. In cases wherc the provisions of th.e MDS con.flict with the provisions of this article, the provisions of this a.r1.icle shall govero. (Drd. 05-4186, 12-15-2005). r:llIG-31-2007 15:32 FROM: -.---- n__ -.- - .. . .. .. -r-' - .---. ----- .-.....---. TO: 3193565009 You do not l1eed to be a. lawyer to interpret these sections. as they arc straight forward and to the point. Under these sections, 326 Fairchild is entitled to a driveway because there is 110 alley, easem.ent or other altemative that is a.vailable. We request that you reconsider this matter. Because the applicant's constitution.ally protected property rights are at stake, you should be aware that jf litigati,011 is necessary that the srune will include a claim. for attom.ey fees and the other damages that have been incurred. Thank you for your attention and eonsidcratiol1. cc: Nhullg Ta GG/se S~4 Gregg Geerdes C) -~::: r~ :--:..-.. ~ " .'.~ /---'1 __ .........-::::. .>", ?'" )> 2 P. 003/003 ~..._1 -n (-") 'q -c Cl'\