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November 26, 2007
City Clerk
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Item for December 11, 2007 City Council Meeting: Installation of (2) YIELD signs on
Liberty Drive and Commerce Drive.
Date:
To:
From:
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 (5), install a total of (2) YIELD signs. Install (1) sign on the south
side of Liberty Drive at Independence Road; and install (1) sign on the east side of Commerce
Drive at Liberty Drive.
Comment:
This action is being taken to require vehicles on Liberty Drive to yield to north- and southbound
vehicles on Independence Road; likewise, the action will require vehicles on Commerce Road to
yield to east- and westbound traffic on Liberty Drive.
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 21, 2007
To: City Clerk
From: Kent Ralston; Acting Traffic Engineering Planner ~
Re: Item for December 11, 2007 City Council meeting; Installation of (1) RESTRICTED
PARKING POLICE VEHICLES ONLY/COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LOADING ZONE 30
MINUTE LIMIT sign at 511 S. Capitol 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 (1) RESTRICTED PARKING POLICE VEHICLES
ONLY/COMMERCIAL VEHICLE LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT sign at 511 S. Capitol
Street.
Comment:
This action is being taken at the request of the Johnson County Sheriffs office to better
delineate police vehicle parking and commercial vehicle loading zones.
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Shelter House
Community Shelter & Transition Services
November 20, 2007
City Council
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Members of Council,
On behalf of the Shelter House Board of Directors, I would like to thank you for the
$35,000 that you awarded to Shelter House for FY08. This award is a significant
increase over the FY07 award. We know that there are numerous demands on the city
budget, and we are most grateful for this increase.
We spend our budget wisely, and we are careful to get the most out of every dollar. We
thank you for recognizing our stewardship efforts and for partnering with us to help the
neediest in our community.
Sincerely,
Dorothy M. Pers on
Shelter House Board President
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Linda Severson, JCCOG Human Services Coordinator, 410 E. Washington.St., Iowa
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Marian Karr
From: Ross Wilburn
Sent: Wednesday, November 28,20074:16 PM
To: Daggie
Cc: Regenia Bailey; Amy Correia; Dee Vanderhoef; Marian Karr
Subject: RE: Question
No, Iowa City government doesn't have a public health commission. Johnson County Public Health is the local
health department, but operated by county level governent. I provided the Linn County information because you
said you just moved to Cedar Rapids, I wasn't clear on whether you were interested in some type of activity in
Iowa City.
I am willing to ask the council if there is interest in a city commission at our December 10th work session. It is a
similar situation here in Iowa City and Johnson County that the County handles public health for the county and
the city cooperates down to the staff level with the county health department's expertise and programs. The
public school system, our local health and human service agencies, and business cooperates with the Johnson
County Public Health Department as well. Since Iowa City is the county seat and the County Health Department
is located in Iowa City, it makes sense to me to work cooperatively with and through the County on public health
matters.
I will bring the issue up with the council at your request, but I can let you know that I think we need to continue our
relationship with Johnson County Public Health and their commission rather than start an Iowa City Council
sponsored commission. In the meantime, I encourage you to contact Johnson County Public Health to see if
there are areas that fit your interest. I know they are in the middle of hiring a new director, because I was on an
interview panel of candidates at the County's request. Also, they or the Public Library would have contact
information for you on citizen lead advocacy groups that the county works with on various issues, Like Clean Air
for Everyone.
Thanks again for your interest.
Ross
From: Daggie [mailto:daggiek@gmail.com]
Sent: Tue 11/27/2007 1:27 PM
To: Ross Wilburn
Cc: Regenia Bailey; Amy Correia; Dee Vanderhoef; Marian Karr
Subject: Re: Question
Thank you for getting back to me. Iowa City doesn't have a Public
Health office and doesn't want to start a Public Health Commission? I
did contact Linn County but they didn't get back to me yet. Do you
think during the city council meeting you can ask about starting a
Public Health commission or there isn't addressing needs for this
topic in Iowa City? I would help with the commission for sure.
Thanks,
Dagmar
On Nov 26, 20074:22 PM, Ross Wilburn <Ross-Wilburn@iowa-city.org> wrote:
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> Hello Dagmar,
> I am responding to you and to the City Clerks office, so that the other
> council members and the public can view this correspondence. The state open
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Re: Question
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> records requirements necessitate that since the 4 council members you sent
> your message to would constitute a quorum of our total legislative body.
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> Public Health in Iowa is coordinated through the county level of government
> and the cities work cooperative with the counties in this area. So, Linn
> County Public Health Department would be who you should start with in your
> area. Otherwise, if there is a specific area of interest, I'm sure the Linn
> County Public Health Department would know of health advocacy groups in
> Cedar Rapids. Their web page is :
> http://'\y\ovwJj!ll1~Q)JntY.Qrg(Q~PiH:tmentasP'?D(:m.Ud=17&P~Lld==403.. If you are
> having difficulty getting a response, you might see if the Linn County
> Supervisors might be of assistance.
>
> Ross
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> From: Daggie [mailto:daggiek@gmail.com]
> Sent: Thu 11/22/20076:18 PM
> To: Ross Wilburn
> Cc: Regenia Bailey; Amy Correia; Dee Vanderhoef
> Subject: Question
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> Hi there-
> I am interested in public health issues such as: diabetes, trans fats,
> ban on smoking etc and noticed there are no public health commissions,
> so I was wondering what it would take to start a Public Health
> Commission or if you think there would be people of interest in this
> area? I just moved to Cedar Rapids, work full time for a company but
> Public Health has always been an interest of mine. I've tried to get
> involved in some organizations within Public Health but I haven't
> heard back from them.
>
> I would appreciate any help or feedback on how to proceed. I can even
> meet and work out a schedule to discuss my concerns more in detail.
>
> Thanks so much,
> Dagmar
>
11/28/2007
Marian Karr
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Marian Karr
Monday, November 26, 2007 10:49 AM
'Daggie'
RE: Question regarding comission
Thank you for your response. I will place the item on the next formal agenda, December 11.
Marian K. Karr
City Clerk
City of Iowa City
Population 62,380
(phone) 319-356-5041
(fax) 319-356-5497
-----Original Message-----
From: Daggie [mailto:daggiek@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 9:50 AM
To: Marian Karr
Subject: Re: Question regarding comission
My full name is: Dagmar Eva Kusiak.
Thanks so much. When should I expect to hear from you?
Thanks,
Dagmar
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To: Iowa City, City Council
From: Friends of Historic Preservation
Re: 935 E. Market, aka Wetherby House
Members of Council:
Friends of Historic Preservation is writing to thank you for your concern and efforts to
save the "Wetherby House" from demolition. As you know, within the last 48 hours we
learned that the Johnson County Historical Society would be unable to accept long-term
responsibility for the house, at this time, if it were moved to City Park.
Therefore, we have moved ahead with an alternate plan that allows Mr. McLaughlin to
donate the house to Friends of Historic Preservation (FHP). Friends will then be able to
sell the house at a nominal cost to Ken and Mary Beth Slonneger who have located a
suitable lot on the Northside ofIowa City.
The house will be moved and reconstructed by the Slonnegers as a single family
residence.
While the house will not be open for public display, we are pleased that this important
house will be preserved for future generations.
Special thanks are also offered to Terry Robinson and the Parks and Recreation
Commission, Sunil Terdalkar and the Historic Preservation Commission, Doug Boothroy
and Jan Ream, Housing Inspection Department and Jeff Davidson, Planning and
Community Development, for their responsiveness, interest and endless hours of
attention toward finding a solution to saving the house.
This has been a tremendous community effort that has demonstrated the strength of
Iowa City's public-private partnerships to work together to preserve part of Iowa City's
heritage.
Cc: Mary Beth Slonneger
Shaner Magalhaes, Executive Director, Johnson County Historical Society
Mary Bennett, State Historical Society of Iowa
Friends of Historic Preservation, Board of Directors
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Marian Karr
From:
Sent:
To:
Marybeth Slonneger [mbslonn@mchsLcom]
Monday, December 03,200712:07 PM
Marian Karr
Cc: Mary Bennett; Terry Trueblood; Terry Robinson; Sunil Terdalkar
Subject: Re: Wetherby
Importance: High
Dear Marian Karr, Council Members and Members of the Parks and
Recreation Commission:
Last week I returned from an II-day trip to find
that the Johnson County Historical Society board had decided
that it could not assume a caretaker role for the Wetherby Cottage.
I was deeply disappointed, as I and others had been very pleased
that a place would be made in City Park for the public use of this
building. I have been enormously grateful to Council and the Parks
and Recreation Commission for their time and intended support of
the Wetherby project. I am especially grateful to Terry Trueblood
and Terry Robinson, who both generously gave assistance in finding
a new location for the building and to Sunil Terdalkar for navigating
through some of the issues involved.
After the distressing news, I began to put forward my last attempt to
save the cottage. My husband and I are in the process of buying a
piece of property at the comer of Church and Governor Streets,
having it divided, and contemplating the move of the cottage to this
new location. Mr. McLaughlin has agreed that his donation ofthe
house can still be passed on to us.
There are still many details to work out and the time- frame is still an
issue. Our intention is to move the house, insure it, restore it, and
probably rent the house for a certain period of time to see if some
entity will come forward to guarantee public use of the building. In the
meantime, Ken and I will be applying for National Register status for the
cottage and also applying for an HRDP grant from the State to help cover
movmg expenses.
In the November 15 work session, Council agreed to absorb all
permit fees associated with moving the building to City Park. Ken and I
were wondering if such an agreement still applies for the move, though
now in private hands? Sorry I am not able to respond with more positive
news, but very grateful for Council's interest in the Wetherby project.
Sincerely,
Marybeth and Ken Slonneger
12/3/2007
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Marian Karr
From: charlie terzano borovic [melanopyro@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, December 03,200710:44 PM
To: Council
Subject: iced sidewalk/falls
This correspondence will become a public record.
Hello,
I am writing to voice my concern regarding the high rate of unkempt sidewalks during our frosty season. I am a
nurse at the UIHC and choose to live in close proximity to hospital for many reasons, mainly it saves me time gas
and prevents some gray hair. I generally find the walk from my residence on oakcrest the most pleasant part of
the day. This portion of the city is well landscaped and in that regard appealingly maintained.
This is all well and good, however my concern at hand relates to the incidence dwellers on the following
streets: woodside dr., woodside pI., greenwood dr., and especially melrose ct., not having their sidewalks cleaned
for foot traffic. As it is commonly know these areas have a high volume of foot traffic. I do side with the home
owner that we need some time to have these areas clean however, I find it plainly negligent to have not cleared or
hired someone to clear your sidewalks within three days of the last weathers accumulation.
I have witnessed two falls directly related to this negligence one a lady of fifty on her way to the uihc, and a
young nurse also headed there. I can assure you I am not the only person who finds this an important issue. I
would like to know the proper guidelines for snow removal regulations and who to call in case this persists.
Also, I must make it clear that the by way through Brooklyn park and the hospital walkways were quite
appropriately cleaned of any winter accumulation at present. If it be an issue with salting related to not
contaminating streams and such I have no argument only the opinion that sand should be strewn to prevent falls,
or an ice chipper used.
Please address this issue as you see fit, do recall all the docters, nurses, and students you have traveling
these essential arteries.
Sincerely, Charles A. Terzano-Borovic
Your smile counts. The more smiles you share, the more we donate. JQtntn!
12/4/2007
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Marian Karr
From: Jann Ream
Sent: Wednesday, December 05,2007 11 :29 AM
To: 'melanopyro@hotmail.com'
Cc: *City Council
Subject: Snow removal
Mr. Terzano-Borovic: The City Manager's office asked me to respond to you concerning snow removal from City
sidewalks. The ordinance requires that natural accumulations of snow and ice be removed from any public
sidewalk 24 hours after the snow or ice fall has stopped. City policy has defined this further by stating that the
removal is required after a snowfall of 1 inch or more or any amount of ice. Housing and Inspection Services is
the City department charged with enforcing this ordinance. Because our inspectors also must continue to do their
regular duties after a snowfall, we simply do not have enough staff to do a total canvas of City sidewalks and send
everyone notices. So we respond to violations on a complaint basis. When a complaint is received by our office
(the number to call is 356-5120), an inspector goes out to verify the complaint. If the walk has not been cleared, a
tag is left at the property and a letter is sent to the property owner giving another 24 hours to remove the snow
and/or ice. We require that the entire width of the sidewalk down to concrete be cleared. (The option you
mentioned of simply putting down sand is not allowed by City ordinance so we would require the complete
clearing). When we go back out to re-inspect, if the walk has still not been cleared, we hire a private contractor to
clear it. The property owner is charged whatever the contractor charges the City plus a 50.00 administrative fee.
Because the City does not have the jurisdiction to require the clearing of sidewalks adjacent to University
property, you would need to contact the University Facilities Department in these instances. I have found in the
past that they respond very quickly when an uncleared sidewalk is pointed out to them. The number to call for
University sidewalks is 335-5108. Please call or email me with any addresses (please be as specific as possible)
of properties that have not cleared their sidewalks and we will inspect them as soon as possible.
Jann Ream
Housing and Inspection Services
319-356-5120
12/5/2007
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Marian Karr
From: Chris O'Brien
Sent: Monday, December 03,20077:46 AM
To: 'racarter@fbx.com'; *City Council
Cc: Dale Helling; Joe Fowler; Mark Fay; Mark Rummel; Brad Gehrke; Kathryn Johansen
Subject: Ticket # 966878 Dismiss Richard Carter
Mr. Carter,
The citation that you were issued on Saturday, November 17, 2007 was dismissed as it was obviously issued in
error. The officer that issued the citation misread the report and as such you were issued an invalid citation.
Thank you for bringing it to our attention and as you can see from the e-mails below, the citation has been
removed from your record with the City of Iowa City. I apologize for any inconvenience that this has caused.
Chris O'Brien
Parking Manager
City of Iowa City
From: Mark Fay
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2007 7:04 AM
To: Chris O'Brien; Mark RumlTJel; Brad Gehrke; Joe Fowler
Subject: FW: Ticket # 966878 Dismiss Richard Carter
FYI this ticket has been dismissed.
From: Roxanne Gustaveson
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 4:48 PM
To: Mark Fay
Subject: RE: Ticket # 966878 Dismiss
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From: Mark Fay
Sent: Thursday, November 29,20073:54 PM
To: Roxanne Gustaveson
Subject: Ticket # 966878 Dismiss
Roxanne,
Please dismiss ticket # 966878. This ticket was issued in error as the person had paid for their parking for
the day.
Can you please email me that you have dismissed this ticket from the system as confirmation.
Thanks
Mark Fay
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Marian Karr
From:
Eve Casserly [casserly@mchsLcom]
Sent: Friday, November 30,200712:05 PM
To: tbrase@co.johnson.ia.us; dholderness@cLcoralville.ia.us; driftwoodoa@juno.com; Ron
Logsden; vrobrock@ci.coralville.ia.us; Susan Rogusky; spazianic@msn.com; Dee
Vanderhoef; Council; John Yapp; dpleslie2@inav.net; casserly@mchsLcom;
jcook@elderservicesiowa.com; Linda Severson; kelliot@kirkwood.edu; Kristopher Ackerson;
Nick VanderZwan; slizboyd@msn.com; regenia@baileyforiowacity.com; Linda Kopping;
Michelle Buhman; Ibuzynski@co.johnson.ia.us
Subject: Liv. Com agenda/minutes
Attachments: LivCommTrans.Minutes.doc; ATT8522565.txt
Attached please agenda for the Dec. 4th meeting of the Transportation action group (of the Johnson
County Livabable Communities policy board) and notes from the Nov. 8th meeting of that group.
We will meet next Tuesday - Dec. 4th - at 8:30 AM at the Iowa City Public library....room B, if!
remember right.
Eve
11/3012007
December 4, 2007 - 8:30 AM - Iowa City Public Library
Agenda
Review notes from last meeting.
Meetin9 notes: Can we get a volunteer to take notes at these team meetings? (no need
to be complicated or according to "Roberts Rules"). Should be able to send to the rest
of the group via email.
MailinQs:
(JCCOG transportation options have been provided (email) by Linda Severson. National
Center on Senior Transportation Grant materials have been sent out email.)
Goals (as borrowed from NCST & as discussed): Our mission is to increase
transportation options for older adults, to simplify older adults' access to
transportation services and to increase the quality of transportation services of older
adults, inform older adults and others in the community about transportation options in
the area in order that they may be better realized and thusly to enhance the ability of
frail seniors to live more independently within their community.
Action: RSVP, SEATS, AARP report on grant possibilities; what is needed to be
accomplished; seek committee members to assist...including letters of support.
Action: Seek similar bus service opportunities for seniors in Iowa City AND in Coralville.
Expand to North Liberty? Who will work on this?
Action: How can senior transportation options be made more widely known in the
community to:
Seniors & their families
Service agencies
Include giving public credit to the governmental agencies who are working to enhance
services (such as the bus service and our SEA TS service). Who will work on this public
relations/public education endeavor?
Next Meetin9 to be set.
Successful Living
Notes from Transportation Meeting November 8, 2007
Present:
Discussion: What is available in current transportation options?
SEATS - $1.50 fare one way
-medical needs of older adults are difficult due to times don't fit drivers'
schedules.
_ Rural Johnson County- 3 days a week, varied
_ Qualify- Riders need to qualify by cognitive or physical disability or may
qualify by season, winter or summer, to ride through the IC Transit with a
form sent to the elder and completed by their physician with
health care provider or someone else. If the rider is denied
appeal and reapply with new informafion.
assistance of
they may
_ 21 day grace period so new riders can schedule a ride when they call.
Iowa City Bus - Fee $.35 from 9-3:30; after 6pm and all day Saturday
Ron - IC Transit says reduced fees during non peak hours keep
buses on time.
Any new buses that are ordered have doors with floors which lower.
Should low income ride for free? Iowa City to apply for free service?
University faculty, staff, etc. may buy a monthly pass for $10
City employees- ?
Coralville Bus - May receive a free bus pass - apply at city hall. Need provide a
picture 10 (such as driver's license and Medicare card) when applying for the pass.
Funding: JCCOG
Described Urban IC & Coralville
North Liberty & University Heights - towns pay for it
County: Solon Senior Advocates owns a van. The transportation
dispatcher for Solon Senior Advocates is Marie Kroul - call (319) 624-3446.
Other models:
CASI ( $30,000 from the State of Illinois) Those who no longer able/wanting
to drive may donate their cars then receive rides for 2 years. Volunteers drive the
cars and receive credit to become riders when they are in need.
December 4, 2007 - 8:30 AM - Iowa City Public Library
Agenda
Review notes from last meeting.
Meeting notes: Can we get a volunteer to take notes at these team meetings? (no need
to be complicated or according to "Roberts Rules"). Should be able to send to the rest
of the group via emai I.
Mailings:
(JCCOG transportation options have been provided (email) by Linda Severson. National
Center on Senior Transportation Grant materials have been sent out email.)
Goals (as borrowed from NCST & as discussed): Our mission is to increase
transportation options for older adults, to simplify older adults' access to
transportation services and to increase the quality of transportation services of older
adults, inform older adults and others in the community about transportation options in
the area in order that they may be better realized and thusly to enhance the ability of
frail seniors to live more independently within their community.
Action: RSVP, SEATS, AARP report on grant possibilities; what is needed to be
accomplished; seek committee members to assist...including letters of support.
Action: Seek similar bus service opportunities for seniors in Iowa City AND in Coralville.
Expand to North Liberty? Who will work on this?
Action: How can senior transportation options be made more widely known in the
community to:
Seniors & their families
Service agencies
Include giving public credit to the governmental agencies who are working to enhance
services (such as the bus service and our SEA TS service). Who will work on this public
relations/public education endeavor?
Next MeetinQ to be set.
Successful Living
Notes from Transportation Meeting November 8, 2007
Present:
Discussion: What is available in current transportation options?
SEATS - $1.50 fare one way
-medical needs of older adults are difficult due to times don't fit drivers'
schedules.
- Rural Johnson County- 3 days a week, varied
_ Qualify- Riders need to qualify by cognitive or physical disability or may
qualify by season, winter or summer, to ride through the IC Transit with a
form sent to the elder and completed by their physician with
health care provider or someone else. If the rider is denied
appeal and reapply with new information.
assistance of
they may
- 21 day grace period so new riders can schedule a ride when they call.
Iowa City Bus - Fee $.35 from 9-3:30; after 6pm and all day Saturday
Ron - IC Transit says reduced fees during non peak hours keep
buses on time.
Any new buses that are ordered have doors with floors which lower.
Should low income ride for free? Iowa City to apply for free service?
University faculty, staff, etc. may buy a monthly pass for $10
City employees- ?
Coralville Bus - May receive a free bus pass - apply at city hall. Need provide a
picture ID (such as driver's license and Medicare card) when applying for the pass.
Funding: JCCOG
Described Urban IC & Coralville
North Liberty & University Heights - towns pay for it
County: Solon Senior Advocates owns a van. The transportation
dispatcher for Solon Senior Advocates is Marie Kroul - call (319) 624-3446.
Other models:
CASI ( $30,000 from the State of Illinois) Those who no longer able/wanting
to drive may donate their cars then receive rides for 2 years. Volunteers drive the
cars and receive credit to become riders when they are in need.
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Marian Karr
From: Eve Casserly [casserly@mchsLcom]
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 5:43 PM
To: Council
Subject: Requesting your assistance
Attachments: Liv.CommTrans request support letter.doc; Liv.CommTrans Support letter. doc; ATT425708.txt
Ross Wilburn
Iowa City Mayor
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Ross;
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Johnson County SEATS are working
together to organize a volunteer transportation program to meet the growing needs of
our communities in Johnson County. We would like to hear your thoughts and ideas so
that we can reach those who could utilize a volunteer service that goes beyond the
American Disabilities Act.
We have an opportunity to apply for funds for such a project through the National
Center on Senior Transportation (NCST). The challenge for this funding is that we need
to have the grant request or The Proposal in by December 17, 2007. The proposal is to
include letters of support; we would greatly appreciate receiving either a letter of
support or an explanation of why you cant support this project at this time. I have
attached a sample letter of support for you to use as a reference. The proposed project
is to support one or more of the senior transportation goals of the national United We
Ride initiative of the Federal Transit Administration. Those goals are:
1. Increase transportation options for older adults
2. Simplify older adultsaccess to transportation services
3. Increase the quality of transportation services for older adults
We are seeking funds for a project that will provide more transportation options for
those who need more than door to door service. For example, those riders who utilize
Johnson County SEATS who need assistance inside a building to an apartment or
doctors office that is out of the site of the SEATS vehicle. It will help provide personal
assistance which is sometimes neglected. The project will help provide a service for
those who may not qualify for para-transit service yet are older and still uncomfortable
with first using a transit system, yet it will educate and encourage future public transit
use. It will help those seeking ways to share rides to help keep our environment green
by carpooling.
Please add anything you can contribute to future support of this endeavor to sustain
this in the projects second year.
12/4/2007
Page2of2
Please feel free to contact any of the following people for any questions you may have,
hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Eve Casserly
AARP
(319) 351-1135
Tom Brase
Johnson County SEATS
2000 James St. - Ste. 111
Coralville, la. 52241
PH: (319) 339-6128 - ext. 6\
Fax: 339-6185
tbrase@co.johnson.ia.us
Joan Cook
RSVP, Elder Services, Inc.
(319) 356-5218
jcook@elderservicesiowa.com
P.S. As we must have all grant request materials in by Dec. 17th, we are asking that
support letters be sent to us by Dec. 10th. Please send them to Tom Brase at the SEATS
office at the address listed above. Thank you.
12/412007
December 4, 2007
Tabitha Wilson
National Center on Senior Transportation
1730 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Suite 1200
Washington D.C. 20036
Dear Ms. Wilson:
I have recently been informed of a joint project with Johnson County para-transit service, Retired Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP), AARP, and spearheaded by our local Task Force on Aging Committee for
which I would like to send my support. Over thirteen local community leaders volunteered to work on a
committee to meet the growing transportation needs for the older adults in Johnson County.
From that committee a project has been developed with volunteers in mind that will help our
transportation options. Johnson County currently offers only a rural transportation service three days a
week and it would be a great benefit to have a program that could offer more. Riders who utilize the
Johnson County para-transit service have found it difficult to get assistance inside buildings such as
apartments or a doctor's offices when the transit vehicle is out of the driver's site. With a volunteer who
could leave their vehicle unattended this personal assistance would help our community meet a large
group of older adults that are currently neglected and/or vulnerable to possible mishaps. The project will
also help expand our transit service options for those who may not qualify for para-transit service yet are
older and still uncomfortable with first using a fixed route transit system. Yet this project would be
developed to educate and encourage these individuals on how to eventually utilize our public transit. This
project is meant to organize a shared ride system with volunteers who are willing to carpool or take time
out of their schedule to assist someone who does not have alternative transportation options.
I can see how a volunteer transportation service would further assist the needs in the following ways:
1. Increase transportation options for older adults
2. Simplify older adults' access to transportation services
3. Increase the quality of transportation services for older adults
4. (any possible improvements from your view)
5. (anything you believe you can contribute to future support of the project in order to sustain
it in its second year)
The organization and development of this project will help our community become more desirable for
those already living here and for those looking to move here. If you have questions I can be reached at
the number below.
Sincerely,
(Your Name, title, phone number)
December 4, 2007
Susan Rogusky
Senior Center
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Susan:
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Johnson County SEATS are working together to organize
a volunteer transportation program to meet the growing needs of our communities in Johnson County.
We would like to hear your thoughts and ideas so that we can reach those who could utilize a volunteer
service that goes beyond the American Disabilities Act.
We have an opportunity to apply for funds for such a project through the National Center on Senior
Transportation (NCST). The challenge for this funding is that we need to have the grant request or The
Proposal in by December 17, 2007. The proposal is to include letters of support; we would greatly
appreciate receiving either a letter of support or an explanation of why you can't support this project at
this time. I have attached a sample letter of support for you to use as a reference. The proposed project is
to support one or more of the senior transportation goals of the national United We Ride initiative of the
Federal Transit Administration. Those goals are:
1. Increase transportation options for older adults
2. Simplify older adults' access to transportation services
3. Increase the quality of transportation services for older adults
We are seeking funds for a project that will provide more transportation options for those who need more
than door to door service. For example, those riders who utilize Johnson County SEATS who need
assistance inside a building to an apartment or doctor's office that is out of the site of the SEATS vehicle.
It will help provide personal assistance which is sometimes neglected. The project will help provide a
service for those who may not qualify for para-transit service yet are older and still uncomfortable with
first using a transit system, yet it will educate and encourage future public transit use. It will help those
seeking ways to share rides to help keep our environment green by carpooling.
Please add anything you can contribute to future support of this endeavor to sustain this in the project's
second year.
Please feel free to contact any of the following people for any questions you may have, hope to hear from
you soon.
Sincerely,
Tom Brase,
Johnson County SEATS
2000 James St., Ste. 111
Coralville, IA 52241
(Phone) 319/339-6128 ext. 6
(Fax) 339-6185
tbrase(Ziko. i ohnson.ia. us
Eve Casserly
AARP
351-1135
casserly@)mchsi.com
Joan Cook
RSVP, Elder Services, Inc.
356-5218
i cook@.elderservicesiowa.com
P.S. As we must have all grant request materials in by Dec. 17th, we are asking that support letters be
sent to us by Dec. 10th. Please send them to Tom Brase at the SEATS office at the address listed above.
Thank you.
Page 1 of 1
Marian Karr
From: Eve Casserly [casserly@mchsLcom]
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 8:01 PM
To: tbrase@co.johnson.ia.us; dholderness@cLcoralville.ia.us; driftwoodoa@juno.com; Ron Logsden;
vrobrock@cLcoralville.ia.us; Susan Rogusky; spazianic@msn.com; Dee Vanderhoef; Council; John
Yapp; dpleslie2@inav.net; casserly@mchsLcom; jcook@elderservicesiowa.com; Linda Severson;
kelliot@kirkwood.edu; Kristopher Ackerson; Nick VanderZwan; slizboyd@msn.com;
regenia@baileyforiowacity.com; Linda Kopping; Michelle Buhman; cscheetz@unitedwayjc.org.;
jul ie .seal. icpl@gmail.com; Ibuzynski@co.johnson.ia.us
Subject: Transportation group question
The Transportation group met today, Dec. 4th. Meeting notes will follow at a later time.
Meantime, there are a couple of issues on which the group would like your input.
To look up the newsletter of the Natinal Center on Senior Transportation, go to their web site at
y.;ww.. seniortransportation. easterseals.com
Next meeting of the Livable Communities Transportation group will be Tuesday January 8th at 8:30
A.M. in Meeting Room B of the Iowa City Public Library. (same place as today)
We are right now getting out requests for support letters for the grant that is due Dec. 17th. We agreed
to ask that the letters of support be back to us by Dec. 10th and that they be sent to Torn's
office....SEA TS.
12/4/2007
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Tabitha Wilson
National Center on Senior Transportation
1730 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Suite 1200
Washington D.C. 20036
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
Dear Ms. Wilson:
I have recently been informed of a joint project with Johnson County para-transit service, Retired Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP), AARP, and spearheaded by our local Task Force on Aging Committee for
which I would like to send my support. Over thirteen local community leaders volunteered to work on a
committee to meet the growing transportation needs for the older adults in Johnson County.
From that committee a project has been developed with volunteers in mind that will help our
transportation options. Johnson County currently offers only a rural transportation service three days a
week and it would be a great benefit to have a program that could offer more. Riders who utilize the
Johnson County para-transit service have found it difficult to get assistance inside buildings such as
apartments or a doctor's offices when the transit vehicle is out of the driver's site. With a volunteer who
could leave their vehicle unattended this personal assistance would help our community meet a large
group of older adults that are currently neglected and/or vulnerable to possible mishaps. The project will
also help expand our transit service options for those who may not qualify for para-transit service yet are
older and still uncomfortable with first using a fixed route transit system. Yet this project would be
developed to educate and encourage these individuals on how to eventually utilize our public transit. This
project is meant to organize a shared ride system with volunteers who are willing to carpool or take time
out of their schedule to assist someone who does not have alternative transportation options.
I can see how a volunteer transportation service would further assist the needs in the following ways:
1. Increase transportation options for older adults
2. Simplify older adults' access to transportation services
3. Increase the quality of transportation services for older adults
The organization and development of this project will help our community become more desirable for
those already living here and for those looking to move here. If you have questions I can be reached at
the number below.
Sincerely,
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
City ofIawa City, IA
356-5010
December 10, 2007
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Tabitha Wilson
National Center on Senior Transportation
1730 Rhode Island Ave. NW
Suite 1200
Washington D.C. 20036
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
(319) 356-5000
(319) 356-5009 FAX
www.icgov.org
Dear Ms. Wilson:
I have recently been informed of a joint project with Johnson County para-transit service, Retired Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP), AARP, and spearheaded by our local Task Force on Aging Committee for
which I would like to send my support. Over thirteen local community leaders volunteered to work on a
committee to meet the growing transportation needs for the older adults in Johnson County.
From that committee a project has been developed with volunteers in mind that will help our
transportation options. Johnson County currently offers only a rural transportation service three days a
week and it would be a great benefit to have a program that could offer more. Riders who utilize the
Johnson County para-transit service have found it difficult to get assistance inside buildings such as
apartments or a doctor's offices when the transit vehicle is out ofthe driver's sight. With a volunteer who
could leave their vehicle unattended this personal assistance would help our community meet a large
group of older adults that are currently neglected and/or vulnerable to possible mishaps. The project will
also help expand our transit service options for those who may not qualify for para-transit service yet are
older and still uncomfortable with first using a fixed route transit system. Yet this project would be
developed to educate and encourage these individuals on how to eventually utilize our public transit. This
project is meant to organize a shared ride system with volunteers who are willing to carpool or take time
out of their schedule to assist someone who does not have alternative transportation options.
I can see how a volunteer transportation service would further assist the needs in the following ways:
1. Increase transportation options for older adults
2. Simplify older adults' access to transportation services
3. Increase the quality of transportation services for older adults
The organization and development of this project will help our community become more desirable for
those already living here and for those looking to move here. If you have questions I can be reached at
the number below.
G:[u~
Ross Wilburn, Mayor
City ofIowa City, IA
356-5010
Rape Victim
Advocacy Program
320 S. Linn Street
Iowa City, fA 52240
Business 319-335-6001
Fax 319-335-6057
rvap@uiowa.edu
www.rvap.org
Karla S. Miller, LMSW
Executive Director
Advisorv Board Members
Dudley Allison
Heather Byers
Carol Clemens
Sam Cochran
Pam French
Christine Grant
Sue Kirk
Pat Mason-Browne
Elizabeth Mendez
Marcy Rosenbaum
Providing services to
Johnson, Cedar, Iowa,
and Washington
Counties
Rape Crisis Line:
319-335-6000 (24 hours)
800-228-1 625 (24 hours)
Iowa Sexual
Abuse Hotline:
800-284-7821 (24 hours)
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Dear Community Member:
In light of the numerous sexual assaults reported in the media, many members of
the community are looking for a way to show both support for survivors and
their commitment to ending violence against women. The Rape Victim
Advocacy Program invites you to participate in the White Ribbon Campaign
from December 3-14.
The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is an international campaign that asks men
to make a personal pledge never to commit, condone nor remain silent about
violence against women. By wearing a white ribbon, men can show their support
for survivors of sexual assault and their intolerance for violence against women
on our campus. RV AP is joining WRC by bringing the event to our community.
To learn more about WRC visit their web site at http://www.whiteribbon.ca
Women can also participate in these efforts by wearing the traditional teal
ribbon, which is a national symbol for the elimination of sexual assault and
support for survivors of sexual assault.
Together we can put an end to sexual violence in our community. Last year
RV AP provided services to at least 321 members of the community who
reported experiencing some form of sexual abuse. One hundred fifty eight of
those incidents involved a rape. In July, August and September of2007 RV AP
provided services to 45 Johnson County residents who were victims of rape.
Thank you for your willingness to wear a visible sign of your support for victims
of sexual violence as well as your desire to end violence against women.
If you need additional ribbons, please give us a call at 335-6001.
Sincerely,
The Rape Victim Advocacy Program Staff
j
The Rape Victim Advocacy Program provides free and confidential services to
the University of Iowa Community, including a 24-hour Rape Crisis Line,
counseling, advocacy, and education services.
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Marian Karr
From:
Sent:
To:
Lynnae Hentzen [Iynnae@icosc.com]
Wednesday, December 05, 2007 9:40 AM
Council
Cc: Emily Karsjens
Subject: Fwd: Green Building workshop in DM and CR
Attachments: JanOS Reg Form 3pg 2007-11-30b.doc; ATT593771.htm; WorkshopBrochure 2007-11-
29b.pdf; ATT593772.htm
Please let the council know about this valuable residential green building training being held in Des
Moines and Cedar Rapids, January 7th -11th.
Give either Emily or I a call if you have any questions or would like more information.
Thanks so much.
L ynnae
Begin forwarded message:
From: Lynnae Hentzen <jYD.n.C!SJ_@icOSQ,C.9m>
Date: December 5, 20079:01 :46 AM CST
To: Ross Willburn <rm~$:wil..t:>jJrn@iQWc:l:g1Y~Qrg>, Doug Boothroy <QQl.lfl:QQQtOfQy.@jQWc:l-cjty,Qrg>, Tim
Hennes <lLrn:oen nJ,~$@iQ.wg:~ity',Qm>
Cc: Emily Karsjens <~mlly'@jQ~Q_,GQ_m>
Subject: Green Building workshop in OM and CR
Hello Mayor Wilburn, Director Boothroy, and Mr. Hennes,
I wanted to make sure you were aware of the residential green building training workshop we are
hosting in Cedar Rapids on January 7th and 8th. The 3rd Annual 'Building a Sustainable Iowa'
was expanded this year due to many requests from the eastern side of our state.
This very practical, all-encompassing workshop will give your staff as well as builders, sub-
contractors and professionals from all other residential building sectors to go forward with the
knowledge and resources to build better in order to support more sustainable communities.
Attached is a full description and registration form for the workshop as well as a pdf version of the
brochure that can be forwarded or printed.
Please note the early registration deadline of this Friday, December 7th.
The cities of Des Moines and West Des Moines are both supporting this as sponsors and are
sending key people from their staff to participate. This will ultimately assist not only mainstream
residents but low- to moderate-income residents in communities across our great state.
Please don't hesitate to call Emily or myself at 515-277-6222 with any questions you might
have. You may also visit our website www.icosc.com to take a peak at who we are and what we do.
Thanks so much!!
Lynnae
12/5/2007
3rd Annual BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE IOWA
Workshop
on
January 7th - 11th, 2008
Cedar Rapids - Kirkwood College
Des Moines - Botanical Center
In Partnership with Mayor Cownie and the City of Des Moines
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Hubbell
Iowa Home
Ka.ufman Construction
Remodeler's Council of Greater
Silent Rlvers Build
ReStore
Des l'vlolnes
"COSe's 'Building a Sustainable Iowa' training has been invaluable to our team. Our design, sales and production managers have
attended the workshop and use the knowledge we gained about energy efficiency every day. We have found it such a benefit that we
are sending our draftsman and project managers to the workshop this year."
Devan Kaufman, CUR
Kaufman Construction Design & Build
"I have never attended a workshop so packed with useful information. Understanding how buildings work is critical to my
business. Knowing how and where the industry will inevitably go is part of my own continuing education. I'd urge any real estate
agent whether you work with new construction, resales or buyers to take the time to attend this conference. Knowledge is power and
you will come out of this workshop with more power than anything you've learned in a long time."
Susan E. Webster, Realtor@ I Metro Office
Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors@
"While attending the Building a Sustainable iowa Workshop I was provided with the tools I needed to raise awareness of concerns
regarding environmental degradation related to traditional building practices as well as obtaining valuable inforInalion regarding
green building - in[(JrInaiion which I use to assist my business, orgfmizational and industrial clients to implement building policies
and strategies 111at sustain both the environment and their budgets."
She1ene Codner, Financial and Business Assistance
Iowa Waste Exchange
Speaker Marc Richmond, President ofPractica Consulting, Austin, TX will teach a series of workshops for residential building
professionals and homeowners. For more than 18 years, Richmond has played an integral role in green building program development
around the country from Austin and San Francisco to Boston. He is the former manager of the Austin Green Building Program (the
oldest in the U.S.) and the past founding co-chair of the US Green Building Council's LEED for Homes Steering Committee.
Participants will engage in sessions covering various aspects of residential sustainable building. Those who take the class and pass the
final exam at the end of the second day receive casc recognition as a Sustainable Building Professional, differentiating them in the
marketplace. Those seeking Continuing Education Credits may request a form when registering. Sixteen hours of Continuing
Education Credits are available for the basic workshop, and eight hours of Continuing Education Credits are available for the
advanced day.
Join eose today and enjoy the lowered member registration fee!
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MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS:
Discounts on educational seminars, presentations and workshops
Invitations to green project open houses and networking events
All the benefits of an Individual/Family
Listing in the online resource directory on COSC's website
Free copy of the local green resource directory and membership listing
All the benefits of a Nonprofit
Use ofCOSC logo on promotional materials for your company
Company name, address and phone number on casC's website
All the benefits of a Business Supporter
Display at casc workshops
Company logo and bio on casC's website with a direct link to your company web site
eose Business Lifetime Members:
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Air Tight Foam Insulation
Allegro Custom Homes
Alliant Energy
Applied Art & Technology
Bamboo
Beisser Lumber Company
Cantebury Homes
Cenergy
Coldwell Banker MidAmerica Group Metro
E. C. Construction
EarthPark
enrgPATH
First Class Credit Union
Fishaus Craftsman Builders
Fleishman Construction
Foam-Works
Frameco
Gilcrest/ Jewett Lumber Company
Glenstone Village
Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Geothermal
Green Building Supply
Heartland Floors ColorTile
Holcim (US) Inc.
Home Builders Association of Greater DM
Hubbell Homes
Ide Concrete Homes
Iowa - Des Moines Supply, Inc.
Iowa DNR
Iowa Home Crafters
Iowa Spray Foam Insulators
Jerry's Homes
Kaufman Construction
Maher Products
MidAmerican Energy
Midwest Equipment Company
Millard Lumber, Inc.
Moehl Millwork, Inc.
Prairie Foam Insulators
Regency Homes
Renu the View
Schaal Heating & Cooling
Shaklee
Taoton Builders
Urban Elevation
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
eose Business Supporter Members:
A TECH Inc I Easy Living Store
DPO Construction
Fair World Gallery
First Call Construction
Homestead Inspections
Jacob Kvinlaug Design
Kitchen, Bath & Home
Koopman Insulators
Once Upon a Tree by Clayton Aronson
ReBearth Products
Savannah Homes, Inc.
Smart Homes, Inc.
eose Nonprofit Members:
CEEE - UNI
City of Des Moines
CIPCO
Community Housing Development Corp.
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
Iowa Association of Energy Efficiency
Iowa Central Community College
Iowa Recycling Association
Mechanical Engineering Dept - ISU
RRTTC - UNI
eose CHAMPION SPONSORS:
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ATTENDEE REGISTRATION:
Registration includes admission to the workshop, continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a complete
notebook on all workshop presentations as well as the test fee.
Name:
Organization:
Address:
City jStatejZip:
Phone:
E-mail:
Fax:
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Additional Participants:
Name:
Name:
Name:
Email:
Email:
Email:
Please choose one of the options below:
Cedar Rapids - Monday, Jan. 7th - Tuesday, Jan. 8th, 2008
Homeowner Green Building 101 Class - Monday, Jan. 7th, 2008, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
FREE: December 21st, FREE reception following: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Basic Workshop - Monday, Jan. 7th and Tuesday, Jan. 8th, 2008, 7:30am - 5:00pm
casc Members Early Registration $200
casc Members 7th, $275 Non-CaSC Members $325
Des Moines - Wednesday, Jan. 9th - Friday, Jan. 11th, 2008
Homeowner Green Building 101 Class - Thursday, Jan. 10th, 2008, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
FREE: I~SVP December 1st, FREE reception following: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Basic Workshop - Wednesday, Jan. 9th and Thursday, Jan. 10th, 2008, 7:30am - 5:00pm
casc Members Early Registration $200
casc Members . $275 Non-CaSC Members $325
Advanced Workshop - Friday, Jan. 11th, 2008 (prerequisite: Basic Workshop), 7:30am - 5:00pm
casc Members Early Registration $100
casc Members 7th, $125 Non-CaSC Members $150
Basic & Advanced - Wednesday, Jan. 9th through Friday, Jan. 11th, 2008, 7:30am - 5:00pm
casc Members Early Registration $300
casc Members $375 Non-CaSC Members $425
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BUSINESS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ONLY:
Sign up for FREE, shared exhibit space during the Homeowner Class and Evening Receptions
Monday, January 7th - Kirkwood College, Cedar Rapids
Thursday, January 10th - Botanical Center, Des Moines
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TOTAL Amount Enclosed - Checks made payable to COSC
Vegetarian meals requested
Continuing Education Credits form requested
Mail completed form and check to:
Center on Sustainable Communities
219 '/2 Fifth Street, Suite A
West Des Moines, IA 50265
For more information, contact Emily Karsjens, casc Resource Manager, at 515-277-6222, Emily(cV,icosc.com, or visit
www-icosc.com. Please contact Emily if you have special needs or requests.
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I am enclosing copies of the report on the completion of the North Dubuque Street-Foster
Road Entryway Landscaping Project that Project GREEN will be presenting to the City Council
during the public comments portion of the agenda at the December 11 th City Council meeting. I
am also enclosing a comprehensive list of municipal projects we have undertaken since 1968,
listing projects and amount spent. I have hopefully included enough copies so that they can be
distributed to each council member and the acting City Manager.
Thank you, and please let me know if you have any questions in the meantime, or if you
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(319) 337-9659
cparsons@icialaw.com
Project: GREEN - IO'_a City.. IO'YVa
2006 -2007 Ent:rY"Vay Beaut:ificat:ion Project:
Nor.h Dubuque S.ree.-Fos.er Road Area ero.... Tae. Speed__ay .0 lVIeadf,/vridg~~Lane
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The Foster Road - North Dubuque Street Landscaping Project V\fRS completed
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in August:~ 2007. The project.", designed by Laura HaVV'ks,. Landscape Architect
Design office in Coralville" Iovva V\fRS Project GREEN"s major contribution 1:0 improving the appearance
orthe entrances to Iovva City for 2006 - 2007. The North Dubuque S..reet en~an.ce"'to IOVY'R City has been
a major focus oCProjecl GREEN since 1978. The project complet.es the landscape beautification ofilie
entyYV\fay streetscape from 1-80 to Park Road Bridge.
Co...plc'ted p.anting....... along .....es1: side or Norah Dubuque St...-ee-a:
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Background
The project was conceived as a result ofa major improvement to the North Dubuque Street and Foster
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Speedway and Meadowridge Lane. Undertaking such a project was consistent with Proj~ct GREEt"t's
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landscaping efforts along North Dubuque Street. Projects in 1978, 1988, 2001 and 2003 ~a~- insta!l~d
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extensive landscape plantings both north and south of this project. Projects to the north included plantings
on both sides of North Dubuque Street and in and around the 1-80 Interchange. The 2003 project to the
south involved plantings at the northeast comer of the Park Road Bridge and along the east side of North
Dubuque Street from Park Road to Kimball Road. Also, Project GREEN had previously planted a number
of trees on the west side of North Dubuque Street between Taft Speedway and Foster Road, but some of
these trees were lost in the floods of 1993 and several were removed with the new construction in 2005.
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trees, 229 deciduous shrubs, 149 evergreen shrubs and 2125 ornamental grass plants. The placeme~!_and'-=
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through out the year. Plantings along the drainage way on the west side of North Dubuque:Street utilized
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a variety of ornamental and native grass plants with compatible shrubs. Sideslopes of the drainage way
not included in new planting beds will be allowed to fill in naturally with native plants while controlling
large noxious weeds, volunteer woody plants and vines through regular maintenance.
The new Foster Road intersection with North Dubuque Street features more defined planting areas
featuring Black Tupelo (Nyssa Sylvatica), Amur Maple (Acer Ginnala) and Kalay's Compact Juniper
(Juniperus Chinensis Kalay's Compact) and Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis acutifolia Karl Foerster)
to frame the intersection.
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Maintenance
Arrangements have been made for continuing maintenance and watering of the new plantings for the
remainder of the 2007 growing season and for installation of deer protection for the 2007 -2008 winter
season. Proposals for project maintenance for the full growing season next year will be obtained in
January, 2008 and contracts will be awarded in February, 2008.
Southwest comer, Foster Road intersection with North Dubuque Street.
Project Costs
Total cost for the design, supervision, plant materials and installation of the project was $85, 900.00. The
project was funded by the GREEN Fund and grants to Project GREEN of $20,000.00 from MidAmerican
Energy's "Trees Please" program and $4,000.00 from the Iowa Department of Transportation's "Keep
Iowa Beautiful" program. Watering and maintenance costs for 2007 are expected to be approximately
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plantings during the winter of2007 - 2008. With the completion of this project, ProjectGREE~~~1I h]l~e
invested over $250,000.00 in landscape improvements along North Dubuque Street. '. I
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Project GREEN greatly appreciates the support of all of the contributors to the GREEN Fund and the
grants received from the MidAmerican Energy "Trees Please" program and the mOT "Keep Iowa
Beautiful" program that made this project possible. Project GREEN is pleased to be able to present this
improvement to the appearance of our community to the citizens ofIowa City.
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PROJECT GREEN LANDSCAPE /PUBLIC BEAUTIFICA nON PROJECTS
1968- Spring 2007
( PROJECT GREEN FOUNDED 1968 )
1969-Iowa Avenue, 6-block long medians, designed by co-founder Gretchen Harsh-
barger, first public landscaping project. Total investment 1968-1996 has been
$125,028.76
1969170171-The 21/2 mile Highway 6 By-Pass entryway:
First phase: planted 600 trees, shrubs and evergreens from the Iowa River to
Sycamore Mall on both sides of the highway.
Second phase: Landscaping extended on the east to Lakeside Manor in 1973
Revitalization oflandscape in 1971, 1980, 1982.
Major re-Iandscaping in 2003
Total investment on Highway 6 (including contracted maintenance) 1969-2004
has been: $107,808.33
1970-Melrose Avenue medians from Emerald Street to Camp Cardinal Blvd.
First phase Emerald St. to the west entrance to West High School
Refurbished in 1997
2002 assumed re-landscaping and maintenance of 4 westernmost medians from
West High's west entrance to Camp Cardinal Blvd.
Total investment on Melrose Avenue medians from 1970-2004: $162,140.41
1972-Ralston Creek clean-up
1973-Landscaped two temporary mini-parks downtown
1973-First landscape project at Johnson County Courthouse
Additional landscaping at Courthouse in 1986, 1989, 1991, and 2001. The 2001
landscaping was major refurbishing ($7856.54) for the rededication of 100-year
old courthouse.
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1975-Plantings in Chauncey Swan Plaza
1975-Dubuque Street Bike Path
1977-Finkbine Bikeway
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1977-Plantings on Highway 218 South
1978-GREEN Grants for Schools initiated. Northwest Junior High and Helen Lemme
were awarded first grants in 1980. West High and Southeast Junior High wer:e
presented with Project GREEN's firs two design grants.
1978-North Dubuque Street Entryway planted, design by Gretchen Harshbarger
Major re-Iandscaping 2002, 2004-2005. Including Phase I of Park Road Bridge
Improvement Plan in 2004. Total investment 1978-2006 has been $262,374.65
1979-Plum Grove
I 979-Muscatine Avenue crabapple trees
1979-Gilbert Street, crabapple trees
1979-First fountain in the pedestrian mall downtown IC
1982-83-Rocky Shore Bikeway
1984-Johnson County Heritage Museum
1985- Three-year county roadside survey completed
1986-87-Coralville Connection naturelbike path
1990-Roosevelt Ravine Project
1989-Design plans for refurbishing College Green Park commissioned by Project
GREEN and endorsed by City. A Sesquicentennial Renovation Project.
1992-1994-College Green Park renovated. Total investment: $254,517.00
PROCEEDS FROM PROJECT GREEN GARDEN FAIR AND PLANT SALE
1971-2007
197 I-First Green Garden Fair held at Robert Lee Recreation Center
1973-Fair moved to Montgomery Hall, 4-H Fairgrounds
1988-Fair moved to Carver-Hawkeye Arena
2007-0ur 3ih annual Fair. Proceeds from Garden Fairs from 1971-2006 :$688,326.75
TOP TEN LIST OF PROJECT GREEN LANDSCAPE PROJECTS
1. College Green Park Revitalization in 1992-94
2. Highway 6 Project 1969
3. Iowa Avenue medians 1969
4. Melrose Avenue median plantings 1970
5. West High School Site Design and Landscaping1981
6. Irving Weber School Landscape project 1994-95
7. J<.ate Wickham School Design and Landscaping 1997
8. Southeast Junior High Site plan and landscaping, 1981
9. North Dubuque Street Entrance to Iowa City, 1978-2006
10. Coralville Connection Bike and Nature Trail on the Iowa River from Crandic Park
in Iowa City to First Avenue in Coralville 1986-86
(These top ten were put together by Emilie Rubright in the late 1990's. Their order of
importance may have changed; and other projects may have achieved more importance.)
PROJECT GREEN'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT IN
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1968-1977
PROJECT: (Including contracted maintenance)
Iowa Avenue $ 8,500.00
Highway 6 By-Pass 18,768.00
Melrose A venue 11,479.00
Ralston Creek 6,880.00
Chauncey Swan Plaza 13,985.00
Gilbert Street 5,342.00
Mini-Parks 15,000.00
Highway 218 South 30,881.00
Bikeways 36,203.00
Sculpture Project 12,500.00
TOTAL $159,538.00
1978-1987
PROJECT: (Including contracted maintenance)
Iowa A venue
$21,298.00
Highway 6 By-Pass
35,892.00
Melrose Avenue
26,224.75
Chauncey Swan Plaza
12,911.40
Gilbert Street
35,281.84
Mini-Parks
2,733.92
1978- 1 987 PROJECTS (continued)
Highway 218 South
Muscatine Avenue
Dubuque Street
Washington Street
Linder Road
4-H Grounds
Plum Grove
City Water Department
Maintenance Support Bldg.
Old Brick
Ward way Corner
GREEN Grants for Schools
Public Library
Johnson Co. Historical Soc.
TOTAL:
1988-1997
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$ 3,200.00
46,200.00
19,992.00
20,89848
2,207.00
2,463.00
865.00
6,592,50
8,139.00
6,769.40
9,924.00
88,041.00
2,430.00
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$352,959.29
PROJECT: (Including contracted maintenance)
Iowa Avenue
Highway 6 By-Pass
Melrose A venue
Chauncey Swan Plaza
$ 46,00975
13,15400
26,948.40
1,632.00
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Gilbert Street 7.023.00
Muscatine A venue 5,1 65.00
Dubuque Street 29,807.31
Washington Street 5,720.00
Roosevelt Ravine 2,040.00
Court House Landscaping 7,787.50
Adopt-A-Bed 2,000.00
Coralville Connection 20,920.00
Trees Transplanted at Schools
(Donated by Eldon Pryi1) 8,457.64
GREEN Grants to Schools 52,576.00
College Green Park 284,617.00
Bikeways 1,705.00
Wardway Corner 3,334.00
TOTAL:
$518,895.80
199(;-2006
Project: (Including contracted maintenance and architect fees)
Iowa A venue
49,229.0]
Highway 6 By-Pass
39,994.33
Melrose A venue
47,275.31
West Melrose Avenue
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Park Road Project 35,272.65
Dubuque Street 177,302.69
Washington Street 1,240.00
Roosevelt Ravine 15,280.00
Iowa City Rec Center 2,210.15
Hospice Memorial
(Willowcreek Park) 8,571.00
Trees transplanted at Schools
(Donated by Eldon Prybil) 624.50
Wetlands Research Project 1,400.00
GREEN Grants to Schools 52,076.87
Second Sunday Garden Forwn 10,424.17
Prairie Preview 593.85
Williamson Memorial Garden 100.00
Johnson County Court House
Landscaping 7,866.54
Fall Daffodil Project 684.97
Echo Program 1200.00
Longfellow Nature Trail 2171.32
TOTAL: (1998-2004) $505,901.48
TOTAL AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED TO COMMUNlT,Y IMPROVEMENT:
1968-2006
~1,537,294AQL