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Hanover Court
Iowa City 52245
3 July 1988
The Honorable Mayor
and City Council
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Councilors,
The undersigned residents of Hanover Court request that you
modify the current Scott Boulevard paving project by causing a fence to
be constructed atop the retaining wall between our Hanover Court Owners'
Association property and the new sidewalk.
We believe that a three foot drop from top of wall to sidewalk
represents an unwarranted hazard. The slope of the ground from our
property line to the top of wall only serves to increase the danger. Already
children passing by on Scott Boulevard have been seen climbing and running
along the wall.
It is our feeling that there should be a fence along the top of
wall so constructed that a child may not roll under it as a result of rolling
down the slope.
Thank you for your help in this matter.
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Dear Elwyn,
Shortly after our Homeowners' Association meeting on 9 June, I
contacted Rich Fosse, who had been the project manager for construction
of the Scott Boulevard paving and drainage.
Rich explained to me the plan for the three foot retaining wall
behind Hanover Court,to which I objected on the grounds that
1) it would need a fence atop the wall to prevent falls, and
2) the slope from natural ground to the top of the wall would
be quite steep.
His responses were to the effect that both problems had been
considered, and that the judgement was that neither condition is serious.
Furthermore, construction was about to start, and we would soon be able
to see the result.
It now appears to me that the combination of wall height and
slope from natural ground to wall is such that there is a significant
chance of injury from a slip and/or fall. We have observed children from
strolling families climbing the wall, as well as running along its length.
Rich told me that if the Association is dissatisfied with the
end result, we may ask the Public Works Director or the City Council to
take appropriate action.
I believe that, if a fence is constructed atop the wall such that
a child may not roll down the slope and under the fence, the danger will be
eliminated.
Howard
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CITY OFIOWA CITY
August 3, 1988
Mr. Elwin T. Jolliffe, President
Hanover Court Owner's Association
3377 Hanover Court
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Dear Mr. Jolliffe:
Your letter and petition of July 3, 1988, to the City Council, requesting
that a fence be constructed atop the retaining wall between Hanover Court
property and the new sidewalk, was referred to staff for consideration and
a recommendation. I have discussed this matter extensively with the
Public Works Director and Engineering Division staff and we are unable to
identify an alternative which will alleviate your concerns.
While we do agree that there may be some risk to a young person walking
atop the wall and falling off, construction of a fence on the wall would
very likely create an additional hazard. Children who are playing on or
near the retaining wall would be very apt to climb on or over a fence
above it and would thus be subject to the danger of a fall from a greater
height, perhaps sufficient to cause serious injury. This.and other
retaining walls around Iowa City have been purposefully designed at lower
heights because they tend to last longer and are less of a hazard.
We have considered various possible designs of fences or other barriers
which might prevent a child from rolling off the top of the wall. Any
such structure would, in our minds, be very enticing to children to climb
on, thus creating an attractive nuisance.
This particular retaining wall was designed to accommodate a slope on the
hillside which would allow for ,preservation of the shrubbery existing
there. The overall potential for injury could be greater if the fence you
suggest were constructed. Staff feels that the current design is the
safest and we could not recommend to the City Council that a fence or
other barrier be constructed atop the wall.
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Mr. Elwin T. Jolliffe
August 3, 1988
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I do share your concerns for the safety of the children in your neighbor-
hood. As I indicated to you on the telephone, I would be happy to meet
with you and your neighbors to discuss this or any other matters of
concern which might affect the safety of the residents of your area.
Sincerely yours,
Dale E. Helling
Assistant City Manager
cc: City Council
Public Works Director
City Clerk
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 28, 1988
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Parking Prohibition on Ashley Drive
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is
to advise you of the following action:
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-234 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City
Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME signs
on the north side of Ashley Drive from its intersection with Sunset Street
east to its intersection with Wylde Green Road. This action will take
place on or shortly after 13 July 1988.
COMMENT:
This action is being taken after the completion of a postcard survey.
Questionnaires were sent to six residents abutting Ashley Drive. Five of
the questionnaires were returned. Of the five, three were in favor of the
prohibition and two were opposed to the prohibition. Of the five, three
preferred the prohibition be placed upon the north side of Ashley Drive
and two preferred that the prohibition be placed on the south side of
Ashley Drive. Based upon the results of the questionnaire, this action is
being taken.
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JUN 2 9 1988
MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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MEMORANDUM
Date: June 29, 1988
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Parking Prohibition on the West Side of Keokuk Street Between
U.S. Highway 6 and Southgate Avenue
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is
to advise you of the following action:
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-234 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City
Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of NO PARKING ANYTIME signs
on the west side of Keokuk Street between U.S. Highway 6 and Southgate
Avenue. This action will take place on or shortly after 13 July 1988.
COMMENT:
At the present time, Keokuk Street is a wide street with only the
centerline marked. There is no parking anytime on the west side between
U.S. Highway 6 and Sandusky Avenue and no parking anytime on the west side
between Southgate Avenue and Sandusky Avenue. The prohibition, as noted
above, will permit the Traffic Engineering Division to mark Keokuk Street
as a four -lane facility from U.S. Highway 6 to Sandusky Avenue. The
change from two-lane to four -lane marking will organize and improve
traffic flow along Keokuk Street.
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MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 24, 1988
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Lane Markings on Keokuk Street Between U.S. Highway 6 and
Sandusky Avenue
As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, this is
to advise you of the following action.
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 23-31 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City, the City
Traffic Engineer will direct the placement of lane line markings so as to
make Keokuk Street be a four lane facility between U.S. Highway 6 and
Sandusky Avenue. This action will take place on or after July 11, 1988.
COMMENT:
Recently additional commercial development has been added to the area
adjacent to Keokuk Street. This additional commercial activity has given
rise to increases in vehicular traffic on Keokuk Street. The marking as
noted above will promote more orderly traffic flow in the area.
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MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CNIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CIiY. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5CCU
Date 6-8-88
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Animal Control Officer
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
Of _ UI) Animal rnntanl nff' /0 li artment
Megan Adams - Hired: 6-8-88
Dawn Wyatt - Hired: 6-14-88
Barbara Russco
ATTEST: 7%?�A .,C. .Tri ")
Marian Karr, City Clerk
IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE COMPISSION
Michael W. Kennedy, Chair
Dick Buxton
Norwood C. Louis
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CIN, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
Date 6-14-88
T0: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Police Desk Clerk
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of (PPT) Police Desk Clerk/Police Department
Patrick Lowe - Hired: 6-14-88
Denise Nodler
Eileen Yoder
IOW ITYaSERVI E COMMI SIGN
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Michael W. Kennedy, Chair
Dick Buxton
Norwood C. Louis
ATTEST: Z -ew,✓
Marian Karr, City Clerk
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA UY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-500C)
Date May 23, 1988
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker II
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in th2a0n enance Vhorker standing as
(Sweeper Opeforratother)
Du
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of PP77
Duane Coblentz Hired: 5/23/88
Robert Williams Hired: 6/13/88
IOWA CITY,CIVII, SUVICE COMMISSION
Michael W. Kennedy, Chir
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Dick Buxton
Horwood C. Louis
ATTEST:,%^�,j w.✓
Marian Karr, City Clerk
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CNIC CENTER 410 E. W4SHNGT0N ST. IOWA CV. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
Date June 20, 1988
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker I
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of 'Maintenance Worker I/Streets
Pat Pitlick Hired: 6/20/88
Ip/SERVICE COMMISSION
W. Kennedy/Chair
Dick Buxton
Norwood C. Louis
ATTEST:
Marian Karr, City Clerk
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CITY
CHIC CENTER
OF IOWA CITY
410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319)356-500D
Date June 22, 1988
TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Maintenance Worker III
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of Maintenance Worker ii U Cpmp+Ary
Jack Blanton Hired: 6/22/88
ATTEST: %%�o •n •7wwJ
Marian Karr, City Clerk
IOW CITY SERVICE COMMISSION
ichael W. Kennedy, chKr
Dick Buxton
Norwood C. Louis
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CITY
CIVIC CENTER
OF IOWA CITY
410 E. WASWGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319)356-50M
Date June 6, 1988
T0: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - MainrananCe Worker r
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of Maintenance Worker I/ Transit Division (PPT)
Ronnie Benner Hired: 6/6/88
IOWA Cl CIVIL SERV 0M
Michael W. Kennedy, Chair
Dick Buxton
Horwood C. Louis
ATTEST: 2!4,;,,") •"'� -J./)
Marian Karr, City Clerk
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CHIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
Date 6-13-88
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Mass Transit Operator
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of (PPT) Mass Transit Ooerator/Transit
Ryan Larsen - Hired 6-13-88
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IOWA CITY CI IL SE VICE COMMI ION
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Michael W. Kenned , Chair
Dick Buxton
Norwood C. Louis
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Marian Karr, City Clerk
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5000
Date 5-14-88
T0: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council
RE: Civil Service Entrance Examination - Special
We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of
Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named persons
in the order of their standing as eligible for the position
of Special_ Projects Manager Public Works;Administration
Rick Fosse - Hired: 5-14-88
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Marian Karr, City Clerk
CITY CTflIL
Michael W. Kennedy, Chair
Dick Buxton
Norwood C. Louis
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'6'eKER
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1421 Waterfront Drive, lows City, IA
To: City Council, City of Iowa City
From: Mike Gay, President Gay's Locker
Re: Reconstruction of Gay's Locker
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a tD) OEPARTMENT
As I am sure you are aware, there is a need for some urgency
in the reconstruction of our building. The Christmas season
is large portion of our annual business and we feel there is
a chance we could be back in operation for that season if we
can get things moving in the right direction. The
contractors have told me that the construction time will be
in the order of three to three and a half months with good
weather and providing we can get the procedures handled with
city in short order. I therefore am asking for any help that
we can get from the city in this regard. It is my hope that
we are able to occupy the new building, at the latest, in
early November. With this time schedule we will be able to
process our hams in time for the Christmas holiday season.
Thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter.
Mike Gay
Gay's Locker
1421 Waterfront Dr.
Iowa City, IA 52244
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 28, 1988
To: Charles Schmadeke, Director of Public Works
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: City Council Request for Flashing Operation of Traffic Signals
at Iowa Highway 1/Sunset Street
Recently the City Council received a request to operate the traffic
signals at the intersection of Iowa Highway 1 and Sunset Street in a
flashing mode during periods of low traffic volumes.
I recommend that the traffic signals not be operated in a flashing mode.
This recommendation is based upon the approach speed of Iowa Highway 1 and
the reduction in accidents following the installation of the traffic
signals.
The traffic signals were installed based upon compliance with the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Traffic Signal Warrant p6 -
Accident Experience. In 1984 and 1985 five traffic accidents were
reported each year. In 1986 six traffic accidents were reported. The
traffic signals were energized on December 15, 1986. There was one
traffic accident in 1987 and no accidents reported in 1988. (The time and
days of these incidents are shown on the attached sheet.)
Some of the delay to Iowa Highway 1 traffic can be reduced by changing the
method of detecting right turning traffic on Sunset Street. This assumes
that traffic making a right turn from Sunset Street onto Highway 1 will be
able to find a gap in westbound traffic during off peak times and will not
require the traffic on Highway 1 to stop. If there are insufficient gaps
in westbound traffic the controller will detect the presence of the right
turning traffic after a short delay and stop traffic on Highway 1.
Should you require additional information or have additional questions,
please don't hesitate to contact me.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: June 28, 1988
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
Re: Parking Request on Dover Street Between Perry Court and
Muscatine Avenue
Recently the City Council received a letter from Mr. Robert W. Cryder
requesting consideration be given to prohibiting parking on both sides of
Dover Street between Perry Court and Muscatine Avenue.
The City Traffic Engineer has completed a postcard survey of the residents
that would be affected by this prohibition. Thirty-eight questionnaires
were sent to residents which abut Dover Street. Thirty-one questionnaires
were returned and seven were not returned. Of the 31 questionnaires which
were returned, nine residents favored the proposal and 22 residents were
opposed to the proposal. Based upon this response, Traffic Engineering
recommends that no action be taken at this time to prohibit parking on
both sides of Dover Street.
Should you have additional questions or comments, please don't hesitate to
contact me.
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Dear Council Members:
I would like to propose that parking be discontinued
on both sides of Dover Street between Perry Court +,nd
Muscatine Avenue. Dover Street is the only real con-
necting link between Muscatine Avenue and Friendship Street
after the First Avenue crossing. Consequently, we have
more traffic than most streets in this neighborhood.
Secondly, the entire blocs; is duplexes. Space to park in
the street is at a minimum. Apartment owners should park
in their own driveways or in their,,;a:ra:i-as--r.nt in the
street.
827 Dover Street
Sincerely,
Robert W. Cryder
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MARIAN K. KARR
CITY CLERK (3)
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE :June 28, 1988
TO : Charles Schmadeke, Director of Public Works
FROM: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer
R E : City Council Request for Flashing Operation of Traffic
Signals at Benton Street/Sunset Street
Recently the City Council received a request to operate the
traffic signals at the intersection of Benton Street/Sunset
Street in a flashing mode during periods of low traffic volumes.
I recommend that the traffic signals not be operated in a
flashing mode. This recommendation is based upon the reduction in
the accident experience at the intersection.
The traffic signals were installed based upon compliance with the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Traffic Signal
Warrant rib - Accident Experience. In calendar year 1989, three
accidents were reported. In 1985 eight traffic accidents were
reported. In 1986 three accidents were reported. In 1987 two
accidents were reported and no accidents were reported to date in
1988. The traffic signals were energized in February of 1988.
Some of the delay to Benton Street has been reduced by a change
in the manner of detection of traffic on Sunset Street. The
change assumes that traffic making a right turn from Sunset
Street onto Benton Street will be able to use a gap in traffic on
Benton Street during off peak times and will not require the
traffic on Benton Street to stop. If there are no adequate gaps
in the traffic on Benton Street, the controller will detect the
presence of right turning after a brief delay and provide right-
of-way for the Sunset Street traffic.
This signal installation was initiated due to the accident
experience at the location. It should be maintained in an
operational condition at all times of the day, recognizing the
trade-off being made between safety and increased delay.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
City Council
City Manager
Miscellaneous
DATE: July 5, 1988
1. Traffic Report - Highway 1 and Sunset. Attached.
2. Dover Street - Parking Prohibition. Attached.
3. Traffic Signal - Benton/Sunset. Attached
4. Johnson County Host Plan. We obtained a copy of the Securities and
Exchange Commission report (Form 10-K) on Iowa Electric. They are
spending millions to satisfy the FEMA requirements. We plan to pursue
funding of some of our needs if we are to be the recipient agency in
the Host Plan. Iowa Electric also participates in an insurance pool
for nuclear generators. We will work on that angle also.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
Date: July 5, 1988
To: City Council
From: City Manager
Re: Iowa Business Council
The Iowa Department of Economic Development and the Iowa Business Council
have joined in the development of a State-wide economic development
strategy. A committee of key economic development professionals has been
created to counsel the Department and Business Council in the issues
associated with economic development in Iowa. Patt Cain has been selected
to participate in the development of this marketing strategy. I believe
this to be a very positive commentary on Patt's ability as well as the
general successes we experience in Iowa City.
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City of Iowa City
MEMORANDUM
DATE July 5, 1988
To: city Council
FROM: City Manager
RE: Pending Development Issues
Board of Adjustment items:
1. An application submitted by Tom Yates and Gloria Escarza to
increase the intensity of a use in the RS -8 zone for property
located at 703 George Street.
2. An application submitted by Thor, Inc., to modify sign require-
ments for property located at 1445 Boyrum Street to permit a
drive-thru restaurant menu sign that exceeds the size limitations
of the Zoning Ordinance (new Burger King).
3. An application submitted by Stefan and Sherri Foster to modify
the yard requirements along Sycamore Street to allow construction
of an eight -foot fence for property located at 1514 Spruce Street.
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