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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-12-21 CorrespondenceRETURN 1 FORM V JANUARY 14, 1983 PLEASE RETURN TO: Harold C. Schiel, P.E. Urban Systems Engineer Iowa Department of Transportation 800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 NAME OF CITY• Iowa Ci City's Representative to the City Engineer/Public Works Officials Committee: NAME: Charles J. Schmadeke TITLE: Director of Public Works ADDRESS: Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street TELEPHONE: (319)-356-5141 Alternate, if desired: NAME: Francis K. Farmer TITLE: City Engineer ADDRESS: Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street TELEPHONE: (319)-356-5143 Nil Signature of Mayor Pro fem David Perret 111CROFILMED BY j JORM MICR6LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES i .3036 v J� Er � C rr RETURN THIS FORM BY JANUARY 14, 1983 Return to: office of Local Systems Iowa 800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 CityIow�ty Subject: Assurances regarding future acquisition of right of way for highway projects funded with Federal -aid funds To comply with the provisions of the es Actthe y Council ofiform cthe Citation y Of tance and Land Acquisition Pollclfurnisheshthelfollowin9 assurances to the Iowa City Iowa Department of Transportation. 1, It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to acquire right-of-way in accord with Title III of said 19 0 Act and applicable state laws. 2. It is the policy of the City Of Iowa City to provide relocation assistance benefits in accord with Title Ii of said 1970 Act and applicable state laws. 3. The above named City will contact the Iowa Department of with applicablefor lawsswhichnce areasummarized ind to stheeinstructions with app entitled "Right -of -Way Acquisition Policies and Procedures. IJP T�Y�t December 21, 1982 Mayor of Clty Pro tem Date Approved David Perret 3030 MICROFILnED BY JORM MICROLAB l CEDAR RAVIDS • DES 140INES r^. CITY OF IOW \ CITY CN/IC CENTER 410 E. WASHINGTON ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 (31Gj 356-5000 December 2, 1982 Mayor and Members of City Council Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mary and Members of the City Council: I would like to express a concern about the recent meetings of the City Council with the Committee on Community Needs. It seems to me that such meetings, in order to be profitable for all, should be conducted under conditions where all those involved can see and hear each other and be reasonably comfortable. On the last two occasions that the CCN has met with the Council at an informal session (Monday, October 11, 1982 and Monday, November 22, 1982), the City Manager's Conference Room was jammed with people. This resulted in most CCN members having to stand squeezed between two rows of chairs throughout the discussions which lasted about 45 minutes on each occasion. Some members were forced to stand in the stairwell or the doorways where they had difficulty hearing what was being said. We realize that an informal atmosphere and round -table discussion is desirable for the Monday Council sessions, but maybe some way could be found to accommodate larger numbers of citizens when they have been invited to attend, or when a controversial issue is being discussed. On such occasions, perhaps the number of University students might be limited, or the meeting could be held in a larger room such as the Council Chambers. If Council members sat around a table on the lower level of the Chambers, some informality would be maintained and citizens would be able to see, hear and be heard. An alternative might be to hold the meeting at the Public Library. 1 feel that the Council is very open and responsive to Boards, Commissions and citizens in general. Improved conditions for public discussions would make us as citizens feel a great deal more comfortable and respected. Yours sincerely, Margaret Bonney, Chairperson Committee on Community Needs bdw4/15 MICROETLRED BY -JORM MICR46LAB CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MONNES i I 1 3031 v 1� r v ti J 1 1902 Ln1bed Way of Johnson County 26 East Market Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 319-338.7823 December 8, 1982 'i City Council of Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Council Members: The Executive Committee of United Flay met on Monday, the 6th, and voted to extend our lease at Old Brick for .five more vears. We would like to thank you for considering our proposal regarding space in the Senior Center, but we were concerned about the possibility of finding ourselves in a high rent situation several years from now, and felt it would be wiser to lock ourselves into a reasonable contract I at Old Brick. Thank you again for your consideration, and mom and I wish you all a Happy Holiday. Sincerely yours, Mary Anne Volm Executive Director .763.-L l` I, MICRUILMED BY JORM MIC ROLAB .J J � CEDAR RN'105 DES IA014ES 7 ! i / I I \ � r ROBERT D. RAY GOVERNOR MICHAEL V. REAGEN Commissioner Iowa Department of Social Services Iowa City City Council Civic Center Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Council Members: DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES December 10, 1982 Johnson County Oltice 911 North Governor Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 I'm writing in response to your publication of proposed changes in the Iowa City Human Rights Ordinance. It "has been my experience in working with mentally retarded individuals that many of them are capable of handling credit and should not be discriminated against. As you may be aware, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors and the Department of Social Services have put considerable time and money into planning and implementing services to enable mentally disabled ind- ividuals to live independently in our community. Many other indivi- duals reside in an apartment setting at Systems Unlimited. Although they are retarded and may need help in certain areas of their lives, these people may be entirely capable of handling credit. I also support the proposed coverage for tenants. We at this office have been concerned for some time that our clients are seen as undesir- able merely because their income is from public assistance. In actual fact, most ADC parents are responsible people who are experiencing a transitional phase in their lives. Many work while receiving public assistance. Most have been fully self-supporting in the past and statistics show they are likely to be self-supporting in the future. It is unfair to discriminate against them as a group. I hope you will consider this proposed change favorably. Sincerely, �.�vl`-th�rr�ai Carol Thompson Director of Social Services IOWA COUNCIL ON SOCIAL SERVICES Lois Emanuel Gracie Larsen Dolph Pulliam Fernlce Robbins (Marlon) (Ames) (Des Moines) (Waverly) IdILRO(ILI-0CD D1' t JORM MICROLAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Madalene Townsend (Davenport) 3033 1 J J ry � lS D John W. HayeF: 110 Hast Washington �J DEC 15°g2 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ABBI E ST0LFUS. December ].4, 1962 CITY CLERK Iowa City Human Rights Commission Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Revisions to Non -Discrimination Ordinance Members of the Commission: n my own behalf to comment on the I am writing to you o proposed changes to the Iowa CyHuman Relations nl opportunity to theordinaceitself I have not had an tice of public hearing, the pro - but as I understand the no it illegal to discriminate in the posed amendments will make area of housing on the basis of marital status, dependents, sexual oillegaaliin'theand areasource of theincome. extensiontoflcreditll ttor make it nate discriminate on the basis of mental disability. If the proposed amendments are as I have utliedwthem above, I would like to express my strong disagreement term ith them. Not all discrimination is badation ieven most person's though the minds. now has a very criminate in choices between alternatives We all discriminate in making to the extent that daily. Discrimination is bad only choices are based upon irrational or irrelevant factors to the damage of some protected value in our society. I can think of a number of situations in which a lender, for example, would not want to make a loan to an individual who suffered from a mental disability- Thetmentallendisrender ability could very well in the judgment the the potential borrower. unable or less likely to repay loan. In a situation of this sort, discrimination based upon mental disability would not be bad. d by keepin cost credit to consumers generally is reducenriatediscr.i.mination collectible loans at a minimum. Thus, app__, in the area of the extension of credit could well be argued to be generally beneficial. In the area of housing a landl.ord could very well choose to discriminate among potential tenants based upon 303 V I IAICROrIL41CD BY �• JORM MIC ROLAB L ! � CEDAR RAPIDS •DCS MOINES L Iowa City Human Rights Comm. Page Two December 1.4, 1982 marital status, number of dependents, sexual orientation, and source of income. A landlord might want to rent only to married couples, for example, and not to students in order to provide a quiet and sedate atmosphere in the apartment house or other housing facility. A landlord very well might not want to rent to persons with children if, for example, the landlord was attempting to maintain a housing situation that would appeal to, for erample,'elderly persons. Further, in the area of sexual orientation a landlord might choose not to rent to persons with sexual orientations at variance with the orientation of the majority of residents in the landlord's facility, if the lifestyle of the prospective tenants would be discordant with the lifestyle of the other persons in the facility. Again, in the area of housing, it seems to me entirely appropriate for a landlord to want to know the source of income of a prospective tenant and make choices then based upon the source of income of a tenant. Obviously, a landlord does not want to rent an apartment to someone who is not going to have the financial ability to make the rental payments. This is particularly the case given the considerable expense and difficulty involved in evicting a tenant who does not pay rent. I want to make clear that my objections to the proposed amendments are not based on any wish to condone discrimination based upon marital status, dependents, sexual orientation, source of income or mental disability where such discrimination does not bear a reasonable relationship to some legitimate business need or needs of a lender, landlord or other provider of credit or housing. However, a blanket prohibition of discrimination based upon any of the above fails, in my opinion, to take into account legitimate interests that should be considered. At minimum, any amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance ought to provide a mechanism by which appropriate discrimination could be distinguished from inappropriate discrimination. I would also suggest that in connection with any such procedure the burden of proof ought to be placed upon the person or persons seeking to envoke governmental intervention between landlord and tenant or lender and borrower. As a final comment, I would also like to suggest to the Commission that the very substantial expansion of the coverage of the Human Rights Ordinance now under consid- eration will have the effect of greatly expanding the involvement of the city government of Iowa City in landlord/tenant RICRDf ILMED By JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS . DES !-IDIYES 303K J Iowa City Human Rights Comm. Page Three December 19, 1982 as well as credit relationships. This increased intervention in these areas by the City of Iowa City will, I think, result in considerably greater cost and expense to the public as well as to the parties involved. For the reasons given above, I strongly urge the Com- mission and the Iowa City Council to vote against the Pro- posed changes. Very truly yo s, ohn W. ayek JWH:pl cc: Iowa City City Council MICROFILMED BY JORM MIC RdLAO CEDAR RANDSDES MOINES r L 303 December 15, 1982 City Clerk Civic Center 410 E Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 Re: Proposed city ordinance changes for housing codes Dear Sirs and Mesdames: I write to state my views on the movement afoot in Iowa City to revise the housing codes with regard to discrimination based on sexual preference, age, and marital status. I own and operate 36 apartment units in central Iowa City, and my experience goes back to 1972. I am not troubled at all with the concerns expressed about marital status or sexual preference. I do believe that for the protec- tion of the renter, restrictions in many of the properties against families with young children have a realistic and practical purpose. My particular properties are utilized entirely by students of the University of Iowa, and thus they function, in a sense, as private dormitories for college students. I don't think that the hours kept and the types of social activity which normally go on in these units is a good, wholesome environment for the raising of young children. Further, in these centrally located complexes, there is simply no provision for safe outdoor play spaces. Although I have personally not had occasion to turn down any families with young children, I have had older couples try (nixing in these settings and have found it unsatisfactory because of the different lifestyles. Thus, I believe it impractical and unwise for all that we property owners, many of whom are quite experienced in this field, be prohibited from exercising some control over age factors in the selec- tion of tenants. Again, I have no problem with any of the other factors allegedly used for dis- crimination. Sincerely yours, �Cy )CatG4 O l� IS 0. C. Beasley, A.D. D OCB:ne DEC 1 61992 ABBIE STOLEUS CITY Cl F K 3o3�r j. MICROf 1LMED BY f ' JORM MIC ROLAB 1 CEDAR NAI'IDS DCC :IOI'VES I j J i Iowa City, Iowa December 15, 1982 6iv�cC�tx4ity Clerk 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Enclosed are letters for the ... 7owa City Human Rights Commission, the Housing Commission and the City Council. I would appreciate your distribution to them. Very truly yours /11eobert Osmundson 1 Encls: j 3036 14ILROFILI-ED BY JCRM MICREILAB J I� ' CEDAR RAPIDS •DES MOINES I � i r Ll� Iowa City, Iowa December 1�, 1982 Iowa City City Council Civic Center Iowa City; Iowa It is necessary for me to object to the addition of more protected classes to the Human Rights ordinance. I am not aware that there has been demonstrated a need for the addition of the classes proposed, nor of any others. The ordinance should not be amended simply because i of the loudest outcry. As a law making body, it iz necessary for you to take into account the various factors and considerations which will affect all of the interest involved' If additional protected classes are included in the ordinance; it should be obvious that other classes are being discriminated against." when there are conflicting or competing interests, it is necessary that a balancing of thos interest be made after thoughtful consideration. Further; where do you stop with the designation of protected classes? Should not all left- handed persons, red -heads, those without hair.., (the list is limited only by one's imagination) also be protected? There just does not seem to be a need for more legislation in this area. 19 2 very truly yours, DEC1619Q� Robert Osmundson MICROFILMED By 1 JORM MIC ROLA B' 1 � CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES f ,� 303( r LL KECE-::',:-ii i ;982 UINI! IA/ m -u it IC_ An Iowa Non-profit Corporation 1020 William St.. Iowa City.IA. 52240 BENNY E. LEONARD executive director 319-338-9212 December 3, 1982 Mayor Mary Neuhauser city of Iowa City 322 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Neuhauser Enclosed is a copy of a request sent to our employees. I hope this will be a way that Systems can show their appreciation to you, the council, the staff and the people of Iowa City for the support all have given to the Systems Unlimited program. My best wishes for the Holiday Season. Sincerely, Bennfr,,t. Leonard Executive Director BEL;ks Enclosure cc: Neal Berlin Providing community residential programs and services for developmentally disabled children 8 adults 303 111CROf UTI) DY I I. JORM MIC R(i1L AB _7 CEDAR RAPIDS DES MDIYES I � I i � 1 I L �Y J �_1�l\•� UNLIMITED INC_ An Iowa Non-profit Corporation 1020 William St.. Iowa City.IA. 52240 BENNY E.LEONARD executive director 319.338-9212 December 3, 1982 To: Parent Counselors, Single Counselors and Staff This is the time of year that we take to the shops and stores to seek out those many gifts to please our relatives and friends on Christmas Day. We go from city to city looking for bargains or possibly a gift a little different. Two of the towns or cities that we look to is Iowa City and Coralville in Johnson County. over the past year or so, the Iowa City, Coralville, police, fireman, Johnson County Ambulance and others have raised money from merchants to help us buy a new wheelchair van. The Knights of Columbus also gave for this project. Other businesses gave to our fund drive for the new homes. The City of Iowa City has awarded us a $100,000 community block grant for new children homes. All in all the merchants and City Councils have been extremely considerate of the needs of Systems. We can show our appreciation by shopping in Iowa City and Coralville not only during the Holiday Season but throughout the year. I strongly urge that each of you will take it upon yourselves to support our local community and itis merchants to show our appreciation for their support of our program. Best wishes to you and your families for the Holiday Season. Your contribution to the Systems program is deeply appreciated by myself and the parents of t r which we care. Benny Lennard \ Executive Director BEL; ks Providing community residential programs and services for developmentally disabled children d adults { �n 111CROEILI•IED By t JORM MIC ROLAB j CEDAR RNI'105 DES F101'rIES ' i r City of Iowa CI_'I_ u_ �--- MEMORANDUM - a - Date: December 1, 1982 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Re: Stop Signs on Morningside Drive at College Street As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code, this is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 23-160 of the Municipal Code, the City Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of stop signs on Morningside Drive Tat Cllege hisoactiionstreet so as to will bet ken on eate a three-way stop at this or ntersection. or shortly after 15 December 1982. COMMENT: This action is being taken to better identify the elements of right-of-way at this intersection. bdw3/4 141CROFILI•IED V t JORM MICR'WLAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES 14011NES i FLED DEC 1 19x2 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK 3038 J ■-/ l� City of Iowa Cit, MEMORANDUM Date: ' November 23, 1982 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineers Re: Parking Prohibition on Court Street East of Front Street 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 that a sign be installed on the north side of Court Street 30 feet east of the intersection with Front Street so as to prohibit parking between the sign and the corner of Court Street and Front Street. This action will take place on or shortly after 9 December 1982. COMMENT: This action is being taken to facilitate access to a newly constructed loading ramp for the University of Iowa physical plant receiving center. bdw2/20 NOV 24 1982 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK wiCRonu;ED BY j JORM MIC RbLAB i CEDAR RAPIDS DES 1401NE5 I j 30-?? / R City of Iowa Cit, MEMORANDUM Date: ' November 24, 1982 To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer Re: Yield Sign on Meadow at Brookside Drive As directed by Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code, this -is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 23-160 of the Municipal Code, the City Traffic Engineer will direct the installation of a yield sign at the intersection of Brookside Drive and Meadow Street so that vehicles on Brookside Drive yield -the right-of-way prior to entering Meadow Street. This action is to take place on or shortly after December 9, 1982. COMMENT: This action is being taken at the direction of the Director of Public Works. tp3/2 oLE If NOV 24 1982 ABBE STOLFUS CITY CLERK MICRorIL14ED Dv W 1 JORM MICR6LAB � I � CEDAR RAPIDS DES 11014E5 i i 30tf0 J r i P. 0. Box 187 Iowa City, Iowa December 8, 1982 City Council of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Offer to Purchase Vacated Maiden Lane Right -of -Way Dear Council Members: 52244 In early 1982 the City of Iowa City vacated a portion of Maiden Lane running between Prentiss Street and Gilbert Street. The legal description of that property is as follows: Beginning at the Southeast Corner of Lot 4, Block 21 County Seat Addition to Iowa City, Iowa; Thence N00012159"E, (Assumed bearing) 320.00 feet to the Northeast Corner of Lot 1, Block 21 County Seat Addi- tion to Iowa City, Iowa; Thence S89145126"E, 50.00 feet on the South Right -of -Way line of Prentiss Street; Thence S00012'59"W, 300.88 feet on the West line of Block 5, Lyon's First Addition to Iowa City, Iowa; Thence S35°33'49"W, 23.43 feet on the Westerly Right-of-way line of Gilbert Street; Thence N89045' 26"W, 36.44 feet on the North Right -of -Way line of Des Moines Street to the Point -of -Beginning. Said tract of land containing 15,869 square feet and sub- ject to easements and restrictions of record. As the owner of all property adjacent to this vacated right- of-way, I am offering to purchase it from the City of Iowa City for a total cash payment of $10,000.00. The property was vacated because it was no longer needed or used as a City street. It is subject to easements and building limitations that substantially reduce its value. I will take the property subject to the existing easements. However, the City will be required to furnish an abstract of title as well as to pay the required transfer tax. ..ICROFILIIED BY JORM MICR46LA13 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 3,9 tq J 2 City Council of Iowa City Page 2 December 8, 1982 Upon obtaining preliminary approval, I will pay $1,000.00 down and the balance shall be paid as soon as the transaction can be closed. This offer shall remain open until February 1, 1983. jah Very truly yours, Frank Boyd 1 I4ICROEILIdED BY JCRM MICRdLAB CEDAR RAV105 DES 140I4E5 I I 3oy6