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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-11-04 CorrespondenceFILE© o�c. to QCT 20 1986 C.� To the MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (1) Now that Summer is officially over, I'd like to thank the staff at City Park pool for anottser great season. Unfortunately, the recently passed swimming pool.,bond issue, which I voted for, will ruin much of what I like about the City Park pool. 1) No longer will I be able to sit on the benches in the changing room alter a long swim and look up at the beautiful trees and blue sky. The reasons the changing rooms will be coveredi goodbye,fresh air. 2¢ No longer will I enjoy saying "hello", "how's the water?' or other strands of human contact with the young men and women who check the swimmers' clothesbasketso. The reasons the'teenagers will be replaced by metal lookers. Nice and impersonal. (And,all the while, the city scurries around trying to find jobs for kids every summer. Makes a lot of sense, eh?) 3) No longer will I enjoy a litter -free swimming pool area. The reasons In place of the clothes -checking area, there will be a concession stand. Hooray! Kids screaming for ice cream and pop, parents trying to decide between dental bills and temporary peace and quiet, and food wrappers, ice cream sticks, abd assorted garbage all over. Don't. think that will happen? dant to bet on it? I have two question4f the city council? �1) Did anyone bother asking the 500 adults who bought season swimming passes what they thought about •the plans for the CityPark Pool?%)Is it too late to change these plans? Cary Sanders 726 Oakland I.C. 337-7739 bl HOOVER PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. INC. TELEPHONE 319/643.5327 o n Cater AOR Wcc+ aeera eu. Inwe S235f9 October 20, 1986 City Council City of Iowa City Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Council Members: oLE OCT211986 CITY CLERK Arrangements for re -marking the Herbert Hoover Highway between Iowa City and Lowden are now complete. Agreements concerning installation of signs to be provided by the Hoover Library Association have been finalized with the Iowa Department of Transportation, the Cedar County Board of Supervisors and the cities of West Branch, Tipton and Iowa City. In addition, utility firms that own poles along the route have agreed to allow selected poles to be stenciled with the triple -H logo that will be used to mark the 42 -mile route. IDOT will be constructing the 32 signs required to mark the route. In addition, four cast aluminum historical markers that explain the origin and significance of the Highway are being ordered for placement near Highway 30 at Lowden and in the Tipton, West Branch and Iowa City central business districts. These 36 signs will cost the Library Association more than $4,000. The process used to manufacture these cast aluminum historical markers won't allow delivery before December 1. As we feel it is important for the route not to be marked in stages, we have decided to wait until Spring 1987 to actually install the signs. Waiting until next spring will also spare the new highway signs being made by IDOT from the ravages of winter. Besides, as this project is designed to assist tourists in traveling through Cedar and Johnson counties, the new signs wouldn't be of much use until the next tourist season begins next spring. The Association will accept delivery on the signs before the year's end and will store them for distribution next Spring to the jurisdictions that will be involved in installing them. For now, let's plan on April 17, 1987, as a deadline for installation, so that the Association can plan a "re -dedication ceremony" for Saturday, April 18. D /72� 01 .�r 09 Mrs. Ruth Bonfiglio 711 -12th Ave., Coralville, Iowa 52241 Phone 351-6488 I > 2 1986 The Honorable William J. Ambrisco, Mayor October 19, 1986~ My. CLERIC City of Iowa City Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Since its inception in 1972, Youth Homes, Inc., has provided housing for young people who must be cared for out of their homes for any number of emergency reasons. While the larger share of these youngsters come from Iowa City, we also serve Johnson County. Youth Homes was founded with its costs being underwritten by the City of Iowa City, Johnson County, and Coralville, and University Heights also made small contributions. Recent years saw pass-through money from the federal refugee program for the Viet Namese youngsters as providing a source of funds so that city resources were no longer necessary, and were not requested. As this program wound down, this money was no longer available so we are again turning to you for support. At the present time we have been evaluated, and are in the process of re- furnishing our house on Washington Street, and are making the extra effort to to meet an increasing demand for our services. Since we serve this community on an emergency basis, we must prepare for wide varience in our needs. However we hope to acquire new housing, and with a variety of community sources, some used furniture, for immediate use, in what promises to be a long cold winter for some of the youngsters in this community. Without parental guidance there is no one to speak for them. For this reason, the Committee on Cummunity Needs voted to recommend that the Iowa City Council endorse a loan of $100,000 for the purchase of a house to be used as a group home for these youngsters. (Presently we rent in a high -rent location.) If you will cast your vote to sustain the allocation, we can make the future one of greater promise, both for the youngsters and alsosave the grefe.r expense of sending them out of the area for care. As you well know these youngsters are expensive to feed and house and transport. Keeping them here will slow them to avail themselves of our local resources designed to help them, such as United Way, the library and Recreation center. We are counting on you to help sustain our program and endorse your Committee on Community Needs. Feel free to call upon me to answer any further questions you may have. Yours Very Sincerely, ,I • 1 -1 ! I I I i Mrs. Ruth Bonfiglio 711 -12th Ave., Coralville, Iowa 52241 Phone 351-6488 I > 2 1986 The Honorable William J. Ambrisco, Mayor October 19, 1986~ My. CLERIC City of Iowa City Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Since its inception in 1972, Youth Homes, Inc., has provided housing for young people who must be cared for out of their homes for any number of emergency reasons. While the larger share of these youngsters come from Iowa City, we also serve Johnson County. Youth Homes was founded with its costs being underwritten by the City of Iowa City, Johnson County, and Coralville, and University Heights also made small contributions. Recent years saw pass-through money from the federal refugee program for the Viet Namese youngsters as providing a source of funds so that city resources were no longer necessary, and were not requested. As this program wound down, this money was no longer available so we are again turning to you for support. At the present time we have been evaluated, and are in the process of re- furnishing our house on Washington Street, and are making the extra effort to to meet an increasing demand for our services. Since we serve this community on an emergency basis, we must prepare for wide varience in our needs. However we hope to acquire new housing, and with a variety of community sources, some used furniture, for immediate use, in what promises to be a long cold winter for some of the youngsters in this community. Without parental guidance there is no one to speak for them. For this reason, the Committee on Cummunity Needs voted to recommend that the Iowa City Council endorse a loan of $100,000 for the purchase of a house to be used as a group home for these youngsters. (Presently we rent in a high -rent location.) If you will cast your vote to sustain the allocation, we can make the future one of greater promise, both for the youngsters and alsosave the grefe.r expense of sending them out of the area for care. As you well know these youngsters are expensive to feed and house and transport. Keeping them here will slow them to avail themselves of our local resources designed to help them, such as United Way, the library and Recreation center. We are counting on you to help sustain our program and endorse your Committee on Community Needs. Feel free to call upon me to answer any further questions you may have. Yours Very Sincerely, ,I • 1 -1 ! i i i i I I i 1 1., I I CHARLES A BARKER JOHN D. CRUISE MICHAEL W. KENNEDY JAMES D. HOUGHTON DAVIS L FOSTER HECEIVEDOCT 161986, BARKER, CRUISE & KENNEDY LAWYERS 311 IOWA AVENUE • P.O. BOX 2000 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244 AREA CODE 310 TELEPHONE 351.0101 October 15, 1986 lZC% Gi/Wa N City Council of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Council Members: I represent Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas J. Peet, who live at 1225 East Davenport Street, Iowa City. I have previously sent You letters concerning the alley which abuts my clients' prop- erty on the east. Because of the significant aggravation and safety hazard caused to my clients by the frequent use of the alley by motorists cutting through the alley from Bloomington Street to Davenport Street, I had initially requested by letter dated July 24, 1985, that the alley be barricaded in some way so as to prevent this. However, this request was denied upon the recommendation of the Public Works Department. I then informally requested by letter dated September 11, 1985, that the northerly 150 foot portion of the alley which abuts the Peets' property be vacated by the City, so that the Peets could purchase it. However, this request was also denied in a letter to me from Don Schmeiser dated October 18, 1985, for the reason that the City was opposed to only a portion of the alley being vacated and disposed of. As was suggested in Mr. Schmeiser's letter, the Pests have talked with their neighbors to the south to determine their willingness to purchase the southerly portion of the alley at fair market value. However, none of the other abutting owners are interested at this time in purchasing any of the alley if vacated.it is bors have indi atedthat they rwould on have any objection tone of the o hallowing the Peets to purchase the entire alley when and if it is vacated. Having exhausted all other means of trying to alleviate the alley problem, my clients have decided that they would like to acquire the entire alley, and they are hereby offering to purchase said alley for the sum of $500,00. The purpose of this letter is to find out, prior to filing an Application for 1777 mi I I i r I r . I' II i i CHARLES A BARKER JOHN D. CRUISE MICHAEL W. KENNEDY JAMES D. HOUGHTON DAVIS L FOSTER HECEIVEDOCT 161986, BARKER, CRUISE & KENNEDY LAWYERS 311 IOWA AVENUE • P.O. BOX 2000 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244 AREA CODE 310 TELEPHONE 351.0101 October 15, 1986 lZC% Gi/Wa N City Council of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Council Members: I represent Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas J. Peet, who live at 1225 East Davenport Street, Iowa City. I have previously sent You letters concerning the alley which abuts my clients' prop- erty on the east. Because of the significant aggravation and safety hazard caused to my clients by the frequent use of the alley by motorists cutting through the alley from Bloomington Street to Davenport Street, I had initially requested by letter dated July 24, 1985, that the alley be barricaded in some way so as to prevent this. However, this request was denied upon the recommendation of the Public Works Department. I then informally requested by letter dated September 11, 1985, that the northerly 150 foot portion of the alley which abuts the Peets' property be vacated by the City, so that the Peets could purchase it. However, this request was also denied in a letter to me from Don Schmeiser dated October 18, 1985, for the reason that the City was opposed to only a portion of the alley being vacated and disposed of. As was suggested in Mr. Schmeiser's letter, the Pests have talked with their neighbors to the south to determine their willingness to purchase the southerly portion of the alley at fair market value. However, none of the other abutting owners are interested at this time in purchasing any of the alley if vacated.it is bors have indi atedthat they rwould on have any objection tone of the o hallowing the Peets to purchase the entire alley when and if it is vacated. Having exhausted all other means of trying to alleviate the alley problem, my clients have decided that they would like to acquire the entire alley, and they are hereby offering to purchase said alley for the sum of $500,00. The purpose of this letter is to find out, prior to filing an Application for 1777 mi I K City Council of Iowa City Page -2- October 15, 1986 Vacation, whether the City would be willing to sell the alley to my clients for said price. i For your information, the records of the Iowa City Asses- sor's Office show the following valuations for the properties which abut the alley: I, ASSESSED VALUE NUMBER OF PROPERTY ADDRESS OWNER OF BARE LAND SQUARE FEET -- 1225 E. Davenport Nicholas 24,280.00 10,880 J. Peet (Note: Valued as commercial land because there are four units in building -not a representative value) �` t 1231 E. Davenport Perry J. 15,300.00 10,200 !" Courtney i 314 Rena Raymond J. 10,620.00 11,600 Stahle { 310 Reno Edith M. 10,620.00 11,600 Musgrove Trust ' 1222-1226 Roy Roth 12,320.00 6,000 Bloomington + + 1230 E. Colin Duane 14,630.00 9,750 ' Bloomington Brenneman ; Would you please review this offer and let me know if my f! clients can purchase the alley for $500.00. If so, we will file an Application to Vacate and proceed accordingly. Very, my yours, Alli i Charles A. Barker . CAB/nrl cc: Mr. and Mrs. Nick Peet 03/2-06-93 I 077 4 �'(5) October 22, 1986 F I L E : GGT'd 1986 C -fly CLMK'7 � Honorable Mayor Ambrisco and Members of the City Council: I am writing to express my opinions regarding the proposed increase in property taxes. I am particularly apprehensive about its effect on Lhe rental residential business in Iowa City. I received an increase of nearly 10% on my rental properties this year, and a similar increase in times of declining and -- - competitive rents seem ill-advised. Additionally, economic conditions in Iowa and the new tax law do not dictate an increase in taxes. I think we have pushed too far. I urge you to find other means to balance the budget. Thank you very much. i Sincere , leajones I &l Old Capitol Cab 336 S. Clinton St. #20 Iowa City, Iowa October 28,1986 To Whom It Concerns, In regards to the insurance liability required by the City of Iowa City on taxi cabs, I would like to request the council to re-evaluate the high costs of this liability. For the insurance required now for taxi service, the premiums have reached the high cost of $2000.00 per car. For a driver with one ticket, there is a surcharge of $266.00 and with two tickets the surcharge goes to $1093.00, putting the cost per car to $3093.00. At these high costs, it has become highly impossible to operate. For a five car fleet the costs have reached over $15,000.00. The City of Cedar Rapids has only a $20-$50,000.00 Liability. These lowered liability rates would greatly reduce the rates for which we now are required. The City of Iowa City needs this public transportation which we serve. But to maintain this service, the liability must be lowered before we are forced to close our doors. City and Yellow Cab submitted a letter on April 8,1986 requesting this same preposal. I hope this request will be reviewed and consideration will be taken for our sake and for the City of Iowa City. Thank -You for time and please help us to continue our service. An answer soon would be appreciated. Sincerely,// Charles R. Goss Old Capitol Cab F I L E 0 OCl 2 01986 MC TYCLERK (1) F I Q E D OCT 2 81986 MARIAN K. KARR WHEREAS the traffic on West Denton and Sunset StreetsnhasERK(1) markedly increased, and WHEREAS the intersection of West Benton and Sunset Streets is dangerous because of blind spots in all directions making it hazardous for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike, and WHEREAS the intersection is the only entrance to Horn School for the majority of parents dropping children in the morning and picking them up after school, and is therefore heavily trafficked at these times, and WHEREAS there have already been several accidents at this intersection, WE THE UNDERSIGNED CONCERNED CITIZENS AND PARENTS URGE THE LOCAL IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL TO INSTALL STOP LIGHTS AT THE WEST BENTON SUNSET INTERSECTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, PREFERABLY IN 1986, OR 1987. NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NIIMRF'R kif�sc+ti :7 (7- /Us w;CL 3S/../Z a- -- --------------------------------------------- 9 t P F 0 L E 0 lift'' OCT 2 81986 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (1) WHEREAS the traffic on West Benton and Sunset Streets has markedly increased, and WHEREAS the intersection of West Benton and Sunset Streets is dangerous because of blind spots in all directions making it hazardous for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike, and WHEREAS the intersection is the only entrance to Horn School for the majority of parents dropping children in the morning and picking them up after school, and is therefore heavily trafficked at these times, and WHEREAS there have already been several accidents at this intersection, WE THE UNDERSIGNED CONCERNED CITIZENS AND PARENTS URGE THE LOCAL IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL TO INSTALL STOP LIGHTS AT THE WEST BENTON SUNSET INTERSECTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, PREFERABLY IN 1986, OR 1987. WAMF ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER F o L E 0 OCT 2 01986 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (1) WHEREAS the traffic on West Benton and Sunset Streets has markedly increased, and WHEREAS the intersection of West Benton and Sunset Streets is dangerous because of blind spots in all directions making it hazardous for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike, and WHEREAS the intersection is the only entrance to Horn School for the majority of parents dropping children in the morning and picking them up after school, and is therefore heavily trafficked at these times, and WHEREAS there have already been several accidents at this intersection, WE THE UNDERSIGNED CONCERNED CITIZENS AND PARENTS URGE THE LOCAL IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL TO INSTALL STOP LIGHTS AT THE WEST BENTON SUNSET INTERSECTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, PREFERABLY IN 1986, OR 1987. NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER ----�(rn`----/--------- 35r/ -8da / ---- S Mar'a'V Ce. -bf- 33�--6 i F o L E 0 OCT 2 01986 MARIAN K. KARR WHEREAS the traffic on West Benton and Sunset Strom" UERK(1) markedly increased, and WHEREAS the intersection of West Benton and Sunset Streets is dangerous because of blind spots in all directions making it hazardous for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike, and WHEREAS the intersection is the only entrance to Horn School for the majority of parents dropping children in the morning and picking them up after school, and is therefore heavily trafficked at these times, and WHEREAS there have already been several accidents at this intersection, WE THE UNDERSIGNED CONCERNED CITIZENS AND PARENTS URGE THE LOCAL IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL TO INSTALL STOP LIGHTS AT THE WEST BENTON SUNSET INTERSECTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, PREFERABLY IN 1986, OR 1987. NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER /I - ----- 332.3 IF el ��aQll1%418 �(asc��'c L),-. 338—:K ?4c 35 0 L D E OCT z 81986 MARIAN K. KARR WHEREAS the traffic on West Benton and Sunset StreetQI-ftJPLERK (1) markedly increased, and WHEREAS the intersection of West Benton and Sunset Streets is dangerous because of blind spots in all directions making it hazardous for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike, and WHEREAS the intersection is the only entrance to Horn School for the majority of parents dropping children in the morning and picking them up after school, and is therefore heavily trafficked at these times, and WHEREAS there have already been several accidents at this intersection, WE THE UNDERSIGNED CONCERNED CITIZENS AND PARENTS URGE THE LOCAL IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL. TO INSTALL STOP LIGHTS AT THE WEST BENTON SUNSET INTERSECTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, PREFERABLY IN 1956, OR 1987. NAME ADDRESS TCI cpunKic NIIMDcG ----------------------------------- �l k -u &-A2A ------ %14 F 0 Q E D OCT 2 d 1986 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK WHEREAS the traffic on West Benton and Sunset Streets Markedly increased, and WHEREAS the intersection of West Benton and Sunset Streets is dangerous because of blind spots in all directions making it hazardous for pedestrians, rists alike, cyclists, and WHEREAS motthe ointersection istheonl the majorit of Y entrance to Horn School for Y parents dropping children in the morning and picking them up after school, and is therefore heavily trafficked at these times, and WHEREAS there have already been several accidents at intersection. this WE THE UNDERSIGNED CONCERNED CITIZENS AND PARENTS URGE THE LOCAL IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL TO INSTALL STOP LIGHTS AT THE WEST BENTON SUNSET INTERSECTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, 1987. PREFERABLY IN 1986, OR NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER ---- — �Pl c7 1 -- - 1 ---- - - ,c�-v ---- — - sa _ �- - -----------------=-F-- i2 ------33 S- 6 5 F I L E D u OCT 2 01986 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (l) WHEREAS the traffic on West Benton and Sunset Streets has markedly increased, and WHEREAS the intersection of West Benton and Sunset Streets is dangerous because of blind spots in all directions making it hazardous for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike, and WHEREAS the intersection is the only entrance to Horn School for the majority of parents dropping children in the morning and picking them up after school, and is therefore heavily trafficked at these times, and WHEREAS there have already been several accidents at this intersection, WE THE UNDERSIGNED CONCERNED CITIZENS AND PARENTS URGE THE LOCAL IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL TO INSTALL STOP LIGHTS AT THE WEST BENTON SUNSET INTERSECTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, PREFERABLY IN 1986, OR 1987. NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER t_ -J z 1 z_ T c� i�g ---- 35 i-_ S¢ Z 6 qb4- �oLED OCT 2 01986 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (1) WHEREAS the traffic on West Benton and Sunset Streets has markedly increased, and WHEREAS the intersection of West Benton and Sunset Streets is dangerous because of blind spots in all directions making it hazardous for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists alike, and WHEREAS the intersection is the only entrance to Horn School for the majority of parents dropping children in the morning and picking them up after school, and is therefore heavily trafficked at these times, and WHEREAS there have already been several accidents at this intersection, WE THE UNDERSIGNED CONCERNED CITIZENS AND PARENTS URGE THE LOCAL IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL TO INSTALL STOP LIGHTS AT THE WEST BENTON SUNSET INTERSECTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, PREFERABLY IN 1986, OR 1987. NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER O 'tiw y ''CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHNGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319)356-500D November 18, 1986 Mr. and Mrs. John Folkins L 1216 Edingdale -j Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Folkins: 1' At its regular meeting of November 4, 1986, the City Council received and placed on file the petition signed by you and other residents of your area requesting traffic lights at the intersection of West Benton and Sunset Streets. I am enclosing a copy of a memorandum which was furnished to the City Council in September which lists pending traffic signal projects. The Sunset Street/Benton Street project is listed on the second page and is also the subject of a letter from Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company 4: (also enclosed). I would appreciate your circulating this information among the other signers of the petition. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call the Traffic Engineer, James Brachtel, at 356-5191. i lSincerely yours, I; Stephe A ki City M ger ; ,,. ;• cc: City Council City Clerk ✓ !. 1' James Brachtel j i I I' i !i 1760 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: September 25, 1986 To: Charles Schmadeke, Director of Public Works From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Re: Council's Request for Scheduling of Pending Traffic Signal Projects The City Council has requested a schedule of the pending traffic signal installations. Below is a list of the budgeted traffic signals and the schedule for their installation. MORMON TREK BOULEVARD/BERTON STREET This intersection was scheduled for signalization in FY87. Materials for this intersection are on order and will be received in late October/early November. The site preparation work will proceed during the month of Dcto- ber. The traffic signal hardware will be installed in November. IOWA HIGHWAY #I/SUNSET STREET This intersection was budgeted for FY87. All equipment has been ordered and will be received in November of 1986. Site preparation work will be made during the month of October 1986. The hardware will be installed in November of 1986. SUMMIT STREET/ BURLINGTON STREET This intersection was budgeted for FY87. Plans and specifications will be developed in November and December of 1986. Materials will be ordered in January of 1987. Site preparation work will commence as weather permits in the spring of 1987. The signal hardware will be installed in the late spring/early summer of 1987. FIRST AVENUE/ROCHESTER AVENUE This intersection had been budgeted for FY88. At Council's direction it has been moved up to FY87. Plans and specifications will be developed in Novem- ber/December of 1986. Materials will be ordered in January of 1987. Site preparation will be made in the spring of 1987 with the traffic signal hard- ware to be installed in the spring of 1987. DODGE STREET/KIRKWOOD AVENUE This intersection has been budgeted for FY88. Assuming Council approval of this project in the FY88 CIP discussion, plans and specifications will be prepared in April of 1987. The materials will be ordered in July of 1987. Site Preparation will be made in the late sunnier/early fall of 1987. The traffic signal hardware will be installed in the fall of 1987. -I T z SUNSET STREET/BENTON STREET This intersection was budgeted for FY88. Assuming Council approval of this project in the FY88 CIP discussion, plans and specifications will be devel- oped in June of 1987. Materials will be ordered in July of 1987. Site preparation will occur during September of 1987. Traffic signal equipment will be installed in November of 1987 contingent upon the coordinated con- struction effort made by Iowa -Illinois Gas 6 Electric. Attached to this memorandun is a letter from James Mack of Iowa -Illinois Gas 6 Electric which indicates that the utility company will have a significant effort at the intersection to accommodate the installation of the traffic signals. As can be seen in Mr. Mack le to do any workthe betweenched April 1 letter, nd October 1indicates Theinstallation of twill not he r thetraffic l0,0elIowa-Illinois Electric aoric thsignal iri400wothof require provemmprior tothe instllationofthetaff signals. Should you have additional questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me. bj4/2 1780 il Wi 1.` }I. i. IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY IOWA Cm,IOWA September 18, 1986 Mr. Jim Brachtel, Traffic Engineer City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St Iowa City, IA 52240 Subject: Sunset and Benton Street Traffic Light Installation Dear Jim: The installation of the traffic light at the subject locatior. will require a substantial 1ebui1d The f Iowa -Illinois Gas and Liectric Company vertical circuit must be rebuilt to horizontal so as to provide etween the conductors and the traffic proper clearance b light, standards. Estimated lenggth00f thlocatede ojectoistfive weeks. Funds of approximately $ project have been budgeted for 1987, however they have yet to be approved. The project will require careful coordination iof withthe thesamCity of Iowa City and Iowa_ Illinois as a portion circuit must bect. N iconstruction willoccur with the 8between Street Bridge pro ]eweatner we are con other already scheduledsconstruction tonlour transmission system. system. If you have any questions or comments, please call me. My number is 338-9781,.extension 66. Sincerely, t 3: E. Mack, Supervisor Engineering Distribution Division JFD:cn Hi T CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENfER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA. 52240 (319) 356-5COD AV. ivy' 4�e 8lo-F•i'16o December 4, 1986 Ms. Michelle Graff -Radford 1620 Derwen Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Graff -Radford: At its regular meeting of November 4, 1986, the City Council received and placed on file the petition signed by you and other residents of your area requesting traffic lights at the intersection of Nest Benton and Sunset Streets. t 3 I am enclosing a copy of a memorandum which was furnished to the City Council in September which lists pending traffic signal projects. The Sunset Street/Benton Street project is listed on the second page and is also the subject of a letter from Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company (also enclosed).I would i the signers of appreciate petition.our if If circulating haveisany information questions among other regarding this matter, please call the Traffic Engineer, James Brachtel, at 356-5191. Please excuse the mix-up regarding my original response. As the presenter of the petition, you should have received it. Sincerely yours, Cit�Stephhn J.&Atk�iaS o .Mafia'ger cc: City Council City Clerk V James Brachtel bj4/6 of I. :j i I CITY OF IOWA CITY CIVIC CENfER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY. IOWA. 52240 (319) 356-5COD AV. ivy' 4�e 8lo-F•i'16o December 4, 1986 Ms. Michelle Graff -Radford 1620 Derwen Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Graff -Radford: At its regular meeting of November 4, 1986, the City Council received and placed on file the petition signed by you and other residents of your area requesting traffic lights at the intersection of Nest Benton and Sunset Streets. t 3 I am enclosing a copy of a memorandum which was furnished to the City Council in September which lists pending traffic signal projects. The Sunset Street/Benton Street project is listed on the second page and is also the subject of a letter from Iowa -Illinois Gas and Electric Company (also enclosed).I would i the signers of appreciate petition.our if If circulating haveisany information questions among other regarding this matter, please call the Traffic Engineer, James Brachtel, at 356-5191. Please excuse the mix-up regarding my original response. As the presenter of the petition, you should have received it. Sincerely yours, Cit�Stephhn J.&Atk�iaS o .Mafia'ger cc: City Council City Clerk V James Brachtel bj4/6 of City of Iowa City �- MEMORANDUM --, "JAP111=# WO ISM Date: September 25, 1986 To: Charles Schmadeke, Director of Public Works From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Re: Council's Request for Scheduling of Pending Traffic Signal Projects The City Council has requested a schedule of the pending traffic signal installations. Below is as list of the budgeted traffic signals and the schedule MORMON TREK BOULEVARD/BEMTON STREET This intersection was scheduled for signalization in FY87. Materials for this intersection areon workwwillbproceedivduring thelate monthbof/Otto- November . The site preparation ber. The traffic signal hardware will be installed in November. IOWA HIGHWAY /I/SUNSET STREET This intersection was budgeted for FY87. All equipment has been ordered and duringethe month of October r of 1986. 1The hardite ware will be installedwill in Novemade ber of 1986. SUMMIT STREET/ BURLINGTON STREET This intersection was budgeted for FY87. Plans and specifications will be developed in November and partition work er of S86. Materials will commence aswill be weather permits in in January n Of Site preps spri spring Of su+mgeB+7,of gig signal hardware will be installed in the late FIRST AVENUE/ROCHESTER AVENUE This intersection had been budgeted for FYB8. At Council's direction it has been moved up to FY87. Plans and specifications will be developed in Novem- preparatldonrwof 1986. ill be made in the spring of 1987 ll be withnthe ntraffic signal hard- ware of 1987. Site to be installed in the spring of 1987. DODGE STREET/KIRKWOOD AVENUE This intersection has been budgeted for FY88.Assuming Co i ail approval be al Of this project in the FY88 GIP discussion, plans ns prepared in April of 1987. The materials will be ordeyred in July of 1987. site icesignal ohardwarebwill be de in the instal installed the -r/earlfall of 19871. of 1987. The traff 1180 -I 9, 2 SUNSET STREET/BENITON STREET This intersection was budgeted for FY88. Assuming Council approval of this project in the FY88 CIP discussion, plans and specifications will be devel- oped in June of 1987. Materials will be ordered in July of 1987. Site preparation will occur during September of 1987. Traffic signal equipment will be installed in November of 1987 contingent upon the coordinated con- struction effort made by Iowa -Illinois Gas 1 Electric. Attached to this memorandum is a letter from James Mack of Iowa -Illinois Gas 8 Electric which indicates that the utility company will have a significant effort at the intersection to accommodate the installation of the traffic signals. As can be seen in the attached letter. W. Mack indicates they will not be able to do any work between April 1 and October 1. The installation of the traffic signal equipment will require that Iowa -Illinois Gas i Electric has completed their $40,000 worth of improvements prior to the installation of the traffic signals. Should you have additional questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me. bj4/2 1�� W7 i . 1 2 SUNSET STREET/BENITON STREET This intersection was budgeted for FY88. Assuming Council approval of this project in the FY88 CIP discussion, plans and specifications will be devel- oped in June of 1987. Materials will be ordered in July of 1987. Site preparation will occur during September of 1987. Traffic signal equipment will be installed in November of 1987 contingent upon the coordinated con- struction effort made by Iowa -Illinois Gas 1 Electric. Attached to this memorandum is a letter from James Mack of Iowa -Illinois Gas 8 Electric which indicates that the utility company will have a significant effort at the intersection to accommodate the installation of the traffic signals. As can be seen in the attached letter. W. Mack indicates they will not be able to do any work between April 1 and October 1. The installation of the traffic signal equipment will require that Iowa -Illinois Gas i Electric has completed their $40,000 worth of improvements prior to the installation of the traffic signals. Should you have additional questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me. bj4/2 1�� W7 IOWA -ILLINOIS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY IOWA CRY. IOWA September 18, 1986 Mr. Jim Brachtel, Traffic Engineer City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St Iowa City, IA 52240 Subject: Sunset and Benton Street Traffic Light Installation Dear Jim: The installation of the traffic light at the subject locatior-,,ill require a substantial rebuild of Iowa -Illinois Gas and Ziectric Company facilities. The 13 Rv vertical circuit must be rebuilt to horizontal so as to provide proper clearance between the conductors and the traffic light, standards. pstimated roximately $40h000 allocated cforsthe five weeks. Funds of app project have been budgeted for 1987, however they have yet to be approved. The project will require careful coordination with the City of Iowa City and Iowa -Illinois as a portion of the same circuit must be relocated in conjunction with the Benton street Bridge project. No construction will occur between Aril 1 and October 1 by weather other already s scheduledconstructiowe are ni on our transmissionnd system. IE you have any questions or comments, please call me. My number is 338-9781, extension 66. sincerely, J— E. Mack, Supervisor Engineering Distribution Division JFD:cn 16D lOM[P,1/SCATM 7bb !011710 O AC'" p -W. P.O.[].�111111 01 IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA CITY COUNCIL r OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL i. F REQUEST TO APPEAR ON THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AGENDA AT THE NEXT CITYCOUNCIL'MEETING: I, JOHN W. MOORE, P. 0. BOX 1282, DUBUQUE, IOWA request to appear on the Iowa City City Council agenda for the purpose of ORDINANCE PROPOSAL in accordance with Iowa City Ordinances That the Agenda request of the 28th Day Of October, 1986 be considered as an ORDINANCE PROPOSAL. In Dubuque, Iowa,Resolutions are ordinance status here. That is the reason for the mixtjp.Would the City Council please consider my request as ORDINANCE PROPOSPJ. PROCESS? ON THIS SOSl" DAY OF 03aloe✓ 1986 Respectfully , �I JOHN W. MOORE, P. 0. BOX 1282 DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001 t 007 30 1986 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (1) IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY ,IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK REQUEST TO APPEAR ON THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AGENDA AT THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: I, JOHN W. MOORE, P. 0. BOX 1282, DUBUQUE ,IOWA request to appear on the Iowa City City Council agenda for the purpose of making a resolution due to possible State And Federal Criminal Activity In The City Of Iowa City. And as a concerned Alumnas Of The University Of Iowa (1973). Submits the following in Resolution. ON THIS 28th DAY OF OCTOBER , 1986 RESOLUTION NO. THE STATUS OF OPERATING MASSAGE PARLORS Art. #1 GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE ACT BE IT PROPOSED AND RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY THAT TO PROTECT THE CUSTOMSAND TRADITIONS OF IOWA CITY ,IOWA AS A COMMUNITY IN IOWA DEVOTED TO UPHOLD I BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE CONSTITUTIONALITY AND STATUTES. AND TO MAINTAIN THE CULTURAL f INNOCENCE OF ITS EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT i BE IT RESOLVED: Art. #2 That Status Of Present Massage Parlors Be Required To Obtain Hospital Status F o L E 0 OC7 3 J 1986 MARIAN K. KARR CITY CLERK (1) Art. #3 That places in the City Of Iowa City, Ia. that are businesses operating as "MASSAGE PARLORS" be subject to the following regu- lations immediately: Whereas Be It Resolved, that no Massage Parlor be allowelto exist in Iowa City, Iowa without first obtaining Hospital Status. Whereas All Persons Conducting such treatments on each Business Transactions be qualified either as Medical Doctors Or Doctorates In Philosophy in Physical Therapy with Registered Nurses from Accredlw S,60,Ls, That such Hospital Status must be acquired under State Of Iowa Regulations and Certification IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY ,IOWA CITY CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK i { RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE STATUS OF OPERATING MASSAGE j PARLORS IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY ,IOWA TO MAINTAIN THE I CULTURAL INNOCENCE OF ITS EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT CONT. f ART. #3, (CONT.) That A City Permit to operate be only granted on the following grounds: A) A Fee for permit between $10,000 to $15,000,000.00 Paid to the City { Treasurer. Tripled by Resolution in Discretion Of The Council, B) That Treatment allowed relate only to Medicinal purpose. And that Sex Reproductive Research be prohibited, C) That upon receiving Hospital Status, That the Permit Applicant be made to show the City Council that their Organization is not a facet of Organized Criminal Activity in purpose or monetarily contributing to such purpose. -i D) That such places now operating as Massage I -. Parlors in the City Of Iowa City, Iowa be made to show qualification and apply for Permits under the stipulation of this Resolution That the above Resolution be adopted and passed by the City Council Of Iowa City Document Composed By P. 0. BOX 1282 DUBUQUE ,IOWA 52001 Council Persons i ON THIS DAY OF 1986 jl IN THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA CITY COUNCIL. i OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK" MEMORANDUM FOR THE NOVA, 1986 CITY COUNCIL I, John W. Moore, give to the council persons through the City Clerk's Office the following definitional statements for the proposed Ordinance process ....... ............ ...... . "ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE'STATUS.:OF:OPERATING.'MASSAGE.PARLORS IN THE CITY OF IOWA.'CITY;.IOWA."TOMAINTAIN THE CULTURAL INNOCENCE OF ITS 'FDUr.ATIONAL 'F.NVTRONMFNT" l..My term Hospital Status is.amendable with the various options given in the code (Code Of Idwa; 1985) 2. There is already in the Code Of Iowa a Criminal section dealing with violations in reference with abuse of certification in HOSPITAL STATUS i 135A) 13SA.2 (5) 1361 04 l(3ewq-tale) 3. The City needs to make a specific Legal Criteria as to the legal ramification of Medical Massage versus ambiguous massage 4. Other items of the proposed Ordinance request are amendable to fit the context of the wisdom you might prescribe. 5. It is felt that the Criminal Section of the Iowa Code already applies illegal Medicinal practices without prescribed State Certification is part of the Criminal Code. Such places may already be illegal based on Chapter 1358, 135C, CODE OF IOWA, 1985 Vol.0)(AnKoT4(1 135C.�11 ConsmL (TSLe42 2ql 291(0) U.S.c. ./J ON THIS `►—' DAY OF' &eijbW ' , 1986 COPIES TO ALL CITY COUNCIL PERSONS BEFORE TONITES MEETING CITY CLERK OFFICE DOCUMENT COMPOSED BY P. 0. BOX 1282 DUBUQUE, IOWA 52001 F o L E 0 NO,/ :, 741 MARIAN K CITY CLERK (1) City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM f Date: October 29, 1986 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Re: Herbert Hoover Highway Guide Sign System Pursuant to Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code, this is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 23-30, the City Traffic Engineer will authorize the placing and maintaining of certain guide signs in the public right-of-way for the purpose of designating the Herbert Hoover Highway through Iowa City. These installations will take place in the spring of 1987 in conjunction with the designation of the Herbert Hoover Highway between Iowa City, Iowa, and Lowden, Iowa. COMMENT: The Hoover Presidential Library Association has been working with the Iowa Department of Transportation to install guide signs along the Herbert Hoover Highway. A portion of Iowa City's streets will be used in this recreation of the Herbert Hoover Highway. In addition to guide signs being placed along Rochester er Preidenial Library Association awill also ebe placingeashistorical marker vat theswesttend of the Iowa Avenue median at its intersection with Clinton Street. The historical marker will measure 18"x24" and will be made of case aluminum. This aluminum historical marker will be used to mark the western terminus of the Herbert Hoover Highway. bj3/6 QCT 29 986 CITY CLERK K. IRR -I CITY OF IOWA CITY I CIVIC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (319) 356-5C00 Date September 29, 1986 T0: 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 III - Public Works -Water Jack Crowley - I Hired September 29, 1986 ATTEST:lQ,� Marian Karr, City Clerk 01 II l�= i Gerald H. Murphy Michael W. Kennedy IM