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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKET
July 10, 2008
JULY 14 WORK SESSION ITEMS
IP1 Council Meetings and Work Session Agenda
IP2 Metropolitan Coalition
IP3 Memorandum from the City Clerk: DRAFT Meeting Schedule, September -December
2008
MISCELLANEOUS
IP4 NOI Property Data Sheet for Structural Acquisition (Buy Out) Projects - HMGP 1763
IP5 Letter from the Traffic Engineering Planner to Residents of Morningside Drive between 7cn
Avenue and College Street: Re-survey evaluating traffic calming project on
Morningside Drive between 7th Avenue and College Street
IP6 Memorandum from the Director of Planning and Community Development: Outdoor
Service Areas
IP7 Kathryn Kunert: MidAmerican Energy -Measures implemented to assist customers
impacted by flood or tornadoes
IP8 Lee Grassley: Mediacom Cable Service Rates
IP9 Rod Sullivan: SEATS Paratransit Advisory Committee
IP10 Michael Tramontina: Financial Assistance Program Awards
IP11 Invitation: Avenue of the Saints dedication ceremony rescheduled for Friday, July 25,
2008
IP12 Invitation: Grand Opening Dolphin Lake Point Enclave August 1, 2008
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CITY OF IOWA CITY Work Session Agendas July 10, Zoos
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• MONDAY, JULY 14 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Regular Work Session
• Planning and Zoning Items "b,d,g,h"
^ Council Appointments
^ Metropolitan Coalition [reference IP2]
^ Agenda Items
^ Council Time
^ Schedule of Pending Discussion Items
• Upcoming Community Events/Council Invitations
^ Future Meeting Schedule [reference IP3]
• TUESDAY, JULY 15 Emma J. Harvat Hall
5:30p Special Work Session -Flood matters including discussion on the following:
• Flood Mitigation Plan
• Tax Abatement
^ Future Meeting Schedule Items
7:OOp Regular Formal Council Meeting
• TUESDAY, JULY 29 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Special Work Session -Flood matters
• MONDAY, AUGUST 11 Emma J. Harvat Hall
5:30p Special Work Session
7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting
Continue Work Session if necessary
• SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 TBD
TBD Special Council Work Session/Retreat
• WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 Emma J. Harvat Hall
4:30p Joint Meeting
• MONDAY, AUGUST 25 Emma J. Harvat Hall
6:30p Special Work Session
• TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 Emma J. Harvat Hall
7:OOp Special Formal Council Meeting
• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Emma J. Harvat Hall
Labor Day -City Offices Closed
• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Emma J. Harvat Hall
All meetings are tentative and subject to change.
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Prepared by: Marian Karr, City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 356-5041
RESOLUTION NO. 07-340
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING CITY OF IOWA CITY
2008 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the Iowa City City Council supports property tax reform initiatives that eliminate
inequities in the current system; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa City City Council seeks to encourage legislation that enhances economic
development opportunity in Iowa City as well as the State of Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the City of Iowa City and other cities play a critical role in the future of the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Iowa City City Council hereby outlines our
legislative proposals to the Iowa City area legislative delegation for the 2008 Iowa State legislative
session as follows:
Iowa State Housing Trust Fund appropriation liances and other "green" initiatives
Utility Programs that promote energy efficient app
Property tax credits/condos
Increase the funding for microenterprise development
Expand Iowa Earned Income Tax credit
Change in the Iowa Code 562A.12 (wrongful retention of landlord deposits)
Maintain local control over cable franchising
Tax Restructuring (rollback, etc.)
Enable local government to regulate smoking in public places
Support Passenger Rail Transportation Initiatives
A. Development of local commuter rail
B. Extension of Amtrak service into/through Iowa
Iowa City City Council and Iowa League of Cities Shared Priorities
A. Alternative Revenues
1) Increasing the hotel/motel tax up to 9%
2) Implementing a sales tax rebate for specifically defined economic
development
B. Infrastructure Funding
1) TIME-21 Committee
a) Pickup truck registration fees
b) Statewide sales tax and/or gas tax increase
2) State funding for water/wastewater infrastructure
C. Economic Development Initiatives
1) Preserve or expand initiatives such as Vision Iowa, Great Places and
Community Attractions
2) Prevent changes that would impair use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
as an economic development tool
D. Limit Costs imposed on local government for police/fire pensions.
1) State support of MFPRSI System
Resolution No. 07-'i40
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DATE: July 9, 2008
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
RE: DRAFT Meeting Schedule, September -December 2008
Below is a proposed meeting schedule utilizing the first and third Tuesday formal schedule. I
would appreciate you confirming the schedule on Monday evening at your work session.
Monday, September 1, HOLIDAY
Monday, September 8, Special Work Session 6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 9, Formal, 7:00 PM
Monday, September 22, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 23, Formal, 7:00 PM
Monday, October 6, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 7, Formal, 7:00 PM
Monday, October 20, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 21 Formal, 7:00 PM
Monday, November 3, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 4, Formal, 7:00 PM -ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, November 11, HOLIDAY
Monday, November 17, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 18, Formal, 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 27, HOLIDAY
Friday, November 28, HOLIDAY
Monday, December 1, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, December 2, Formal, 7:00 PM
Monday, December 15, Work Session, 6:30 PM
Tuesday, December 16, Formal, 7:00 PM
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Residents of Morningside Drive between 7th Avenue and College Street
Re: Re-survey evaluating traffic calming project on Morningside Drive between 7th Avenue
and College Street
Dear Resident:
In the Spring of 2006, the City worked with your neighborhood to develop a traffic calming
project in response to neighborhood concerns about traffic speeds on Morningside Drive. As a
result, in the summer of 2006, four speed humps were installed.
As part of the City's Traffic Calming Program, afollow-up survey is required to be completed
one year after the installation of traffic calming devices to determine if the neighborhood would
like the speed humps to remain in place. In June of 2007, a fol-ow-up survey was completed.
Out of the twelve households that responded, six were in favor of keeping the speed humps and
six were not. As there was a tie, the speed humps remained in place for an additional year.
A year later, we are now re-surveying the neighborhood to determine if there is a clear majority
that supports removing the speed humps or allowing them to remain. Your feedback is
appreciated. Please indicate your preference by returning the enclosed prepaid postcard by July
31St, 2008.
If a majority of households wishes the speed humps be removed, we will recommend to the City
Council they be removed, and that no resurvey be conducted for at least three years. If a
majority of the neighborhood wishes to keep the speed humps, no City Council action is
required.
Thank you for your participation. If you have any comments or questions, please contact me at
356-5354 or darian-nagle-gamm@iowa-city.org.
in erely,
Da an agle Gamm
Tra Ic Engineering Planner
cc: City Council
John Yapp
Ron Knoche
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Date: July 8, 2008
To: City Council
From: Jeff Davidson, Director of Planning and Community Development
Re: Outdoor Service Areas
At the June 2 work session, Council asked staff to investigate potential amendments to Title 4
(Alcoholic Beverages), Chapter 3 pertaining to the regulation of Outdoor Service Areas on
private property. This was in response to the attached letter from Brian J. Flynn, owner of
Blackstone's Restaurant in Olde Towne Village. Currently the code prohibits any part of an
outdoor service area from being located within 100 feet of a residential zone. The intent of the
restriction is to provide a buffer between noise and other nuisances associated with outdoor
alcohol consumption and residentially zoned property.
During Council's discussion a question was raised about the location of outdoor service areas in
the downtown, where residential uses are located closer than 100 feet. This situation occurs
because if there are residential uses within the commercial zone, the buffer requirement does
not apply. It does apply where the property within 100 feet is zoned residential. The reason for
this distinction is that residents who rent or buy property in commercial zones do so knowing
that the area has more intense activity and noise levels than normally expected in a residential
area. Whereas persons living in residentially zoned areas have higher expectations for peace
and quiet in their neighborhood. It should be noted that the current ordinance does not prohibit
all commercially zoned properties that abut residential zones from having outdoor service areas,
as long as the outdoor service areas themselves are located at least 100 feet from the zone
boundary, and outdoor cafes that do not serve alcohol are not subject to the buffer requirement.
If the code were to be amended to eliminate the 100 foot buffer, the change would apply
citywide and could have ramifications for any location where a commercial zone, which allows
eating and drinking establishments, abuts a residentially zoned property. Commercial zones that
allow eating and drinking establishments include: Commercial Office (CO-1) and Mixed Use
(MU) zones by special exception, Neighborhood Commercial (CN-1), Highway Commercial
(CH-1), Community Commercial (CC-2), Central Business Service (CB-2), Central Business
Support (CB-5) and Central Business (CB-10) zones. The attached maps illustrate where these
zones abut residential zones and the areas affected by the 100 foot buffer requirement.
Blackstone is located within a CC-2 Zone within 100 feet of an RS-8-OPD zone.
The Joint Staff Committee, with representatives of the Housing and Inspection Services, Fire,
Planning and Public Works Departments and the City Attorney's Office discussed amending the
City Code pertaining to outdoor service areas to remove or relax the 100 buffer requirement.
The consensus of Staff was to not recommend changes to the current ordinance, given the
ramifications that it may have for residential neighborhoods that are located near commercially
zoned property.
Nationally it is not uncommon for communities to regulate the location of bars and restaurants
that serve alcohol in relationship to residential neighborhoods and other sensitive land uses,
such as schools and daycare centers. The Zoning Report, a publication that presents research
on zoning practices, indicates that many communities have zoning regulations that require
establishments that serve alcohol, whether indoors or outdoors, to be a certain distance from
residential areas (generally 200 to 1,000 feet). Our regulations only regulate such uses when
there is an outdoor service area. The current 100 foot buffer requirement, being less than 1/3 of
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block, is not particularly onerous, and therefore provides many locations throughout the
community where outdoor service areas can be established.
If a majority of the City Council wishes to pursue amendments to the code we ask that you give
further direction regarding the extent of the amendments that you would like to make.
Questions for consideration might include:
1) Should the buffer area be eliminated entirely or just reduced in size?
2) If reduced in size, what is a distance that would provide a sufficient buffer?
3) Should there be a limitation to the hours of operation permitted for outdoor service
areas adjacent to residential zones to help prevent late night conflicts?
Please indicate at your July 14 work session how you would like us to proceed.
Attachments:
1. Letter from Brian J. Flynn
2. Maps illustrating 100 buffer where commercial zones abut residential zones
cc: Michael Lombardo, City Manager
Brian J. Flynn, Blackstone Owner
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To: Iowa City Council Members
Council Members,
I am writing on behalf of my partners and myself regarding an outdoor service
area that we will be requesting for Restaurant in the Olde Town Village
Development, on the Eastside of Iowa City. I have already spoken with many of you last
fall about a special exception for the proposed area along the south side of the building.
When we originally developed our restaurant, the outdoor seating area was approved
along with the rest of our design by all of the appropriate entities. However, we later
found out that with the addition of our liquor license, that the proposed area was located
too close to a newly proposed four-plex building, zoned for residential usage. My
partners and I were under the impression that the entire entity of Olde Town Village was
zoned as a Planned Development, and therefore we would be allowed to have a sidewalk
cafe as part of our sizeable investment in Bl~ckstorie and Olde Town Village.
We were later informed that because the proposed outdoor seating area was along
the south side of the building and within 100 feet of the newly proposed four-plex, (I
believe it is approximately 80 feet away), that we could have the outdoor service area as
planned, but we would be unable to serve any alcohol with meals for our customers.
Obviously, this would not be a very popular concept with the majority of our customers,
many of whom live nearby and walk to 1~I~dkstcihe several times a week, for lunch,
dinner, or just to meet up with other neighbors. We are not a tavern, we are a restaurant,
with nearly 70% of our total sales coming from food. Most of our customers enjoy a
glass of wine with their meals.
The whole idea of our investment in ~lacks~i+ was to create a much needed, full
service, full amenities, fine dining experience with a neighborhood atmosphere for
everyone to enjoy. We have accomplished most of what we have set out to do, and
believe that the addition of the outdoor seating will not only enhance the atmosphere at
l~~cl~s~vza~ but in the entire Olde Town Village. Perhaps it will be a small, but adequate,
step towards finishing the vibrant vision that was originally intended for Olde Town
Village.
My partners and I look forward to discussing this proposal with the city council
and would appreciate a timely response so we may address you more formally. Please
feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for your time and your
consideration on this matter.
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For too many weeks, Iowans have been coping with the aftermath of damage caused by
tornadoes and severe flooding. They have shown their strength repeatedly, through storm
cleanup efforts with neighbors helping neighbors and individuals working to get their
lives back to normal. The state's assistance agencies and local elected officials have also
provided extraordinary help, guidance and support.
At MidAmerican Energy Company, our operations units have been working around-the-
clock to restore service as quickly and safely as possible to our customers who are able to
receive electric and/or natural gas service. Our customers are experiencing many
challenges, and we commend local representatives who are helping their constituents in
these impacted communities.
While we know we cannot change our customers' experiences, we are making every
effort to lessen some of the concerns they may have about their utility bills. We wanted to
share this information with you, because of the contacts you have in your communities.
Over the next two billing cycles or approximately 60 days, MidAmerican will implement
the following measures for all customer accounts in areas impacted by tornadoes or
flooding:
• Waive late payment charges
• Suspend collection activities
• Extend an additional payment agreement option
• Provide a 60-day extension on final bills
To help with equipment replacement costs, MidAmerican has increased its 2008 rebate
amounts on qualifying energy-efficient equipment and insulation for customers in areas
impacted by tornadoes or flooding. I am enclosing a flier which outlines the qualifying
equipment and associated rebate amounts.
In order to get this information out on the credit and collections waivers and the
additional rebate opportunities to customers, MidAmerican has sent letters to all of our
customers who we identified by using our meter reading routes as having been affected
by the storms and floods. While it is important to ensure we are assisting the affected
customers, MidAmerican understands we may not have captured all of the customers
who have been negatively impacted. Therefore, even if a customer did not receive a letter
and they contact us with issues that are storm related, they will receive these additional
benefits. If you receive any questions from the residents of your community, please have
them contact us immediately at 1-800 427-5632 so we can be of assistance to them.
MidAmerican hopes these options will alleviate some of the concerns our customers are
experiencing during this difficult time. If you have any questions or need more
information, please contact me by e-mail at kmkunert cnre,midamerican.com.
Thank you for all the support you are providing. Working together, Iowans will continue
to recover from these devastating events.
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financial incentives that promote energy efficiency. From rebates on energy-
efficient products to the potential benefits of lower monthly bills for years to
come, we have programs that may assist you.
We have increased our rebate amounts retroactive from May 25, 2008, through
Dec. 31, 2008, for customers impacted by tornadoes or flooding. Please see the
other side for qualifying equipment and associated rebate amounts.
For complete information about EnergyAdvantage programs call us at
800-894-9599 or visit our Web site at www.MIDAMERICANENERGY.com/ee.
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Rebate Application and detailed invoice to MidAmerican for approval. Your heating and cooling dealer has a supply of Equipment Rebate Applications and
will participate in its completion. Your application must be postmarked by Jan. 31, 2009. Equipment included in the EnergyAdvantage New Homes program
comprehensive incentive is not eligible for additional incentives in the Residential Equipment program. For more information, please call 800-894-9599.
DISCWMER: MidAmerican does not guarantee that installation and operation ofenergy-efficient equipment will result in reduced usage or in cost savings. The manner in which a customer uses and maintains energy-efficient
equipment affects potential cost savings. MidAmerican makes no warranties, expressed or implied, with respell to any equipment purchased or installed, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for
a particular purpose. In no event shall MidAmerican be held liable for arty incidental or consequential damages or injuries resulting from defective equipment or installation. MidAmerican reserves the right to cancel or chonge
these programs at any time. MidAmerican s acceptance of this application does not guarantee payment of rebote or acceptance of financing.
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July 2, 2008
Ms. Marian Karr
City of Iowa City
410 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826
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Mediacom continues to offer state-of--the-art telecommunication services to our
customers. Unfortunately, certain operating costs continue to rise, especially in the azeas
of programming, fuel and technology improvements. As a result, it is necessary to adjust
certain cable service rates, effective on or about August 7, ~°. These premium rate
changes will in addition to previous adjustments announced on June 23, 2008. The
specific changes are outlined below:
package Old Rate New Rate Increase
Starz ala carte $8.00 $9.00 $1.00
Digital 1 Star $11.95 $12.95 $ 1.00
Digital 2 Staz w/Showtime $20.95 $21.95 $1.00
Digital 2 Star W/HBO $24.95 $25.95 $1.00
Digital 3 Star $33.95 $34.95 $1.00
Digital 4 Star $48.95 $49.95 $1.00
DVR Service $8.95 $9.95 $1.00
Additionally there will be a $5.00 equipment rental adjustment on all additional digital
video recorders.
Mediacom recognizes that the floods of 2008 have affected many citizens of your
community. In order to help the recovery effort that challenges flood victims Mediacom
will not only issue credits for the time customers were displaced but affected customers
will also be issued a credit equal to the amount of the combined increases each month
until January 1, 2009.
We take our responsibility seriously as the preferred provider of cable television,
high-speed Internet and phone service in your community. As we manage rising
programming and operating costs, we're committed to giving our customers superior
value through discounted pricing available when our cable service is bundled with our
high-speed Internet and/or phone services.
Mediacom Communications Corporation
6300 Council Street NE • Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
If there are any questions please call me at 319-395-9699 ext 323.
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Dear Marian:
During the formal meeting of the Board of Supervisors on July 3, 2008, the Board appointed
Dion Williams as an ex-officio, non voting member to serve on the Johnson County SEATS
Paratransit Advisory Committee. I have enclosed for your reference an updated list.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.
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913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 201 • IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-4207 • PHONE: (319) 356-6000 • FAX: (319) 356-6036
SEATS PARATRANSIT ADVISORY CONINIITTEE
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Tom Gill -Appointed by the Coralville City Council July 1 June 30
City of Coralville Representative 2006 2008
808 8th Avenue
Coralville, Iowa 52241
Res: 351-4571
Brian Buelow
1801 High Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Res: 338-8322
Mike O'Donnell -Appointed by the Iowa City City
City of Iowa City Representative Council
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Res: 356-5000
Valerie Scher
951 Timber Ridge Court
Coralville; Iowa 52241
Res: 351-2534
Connie Champion -Appointed by the Iowa City City
City of Iowa City Representative Council
City of Iowa City
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Bus: 356-5000
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Marc Rahe (Replaced Chris Reynolds)
Goodwill Industries of SE Iowa
1410 South First Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Bus: 337-4158
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July 1 June 30
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Roger Goedken
Goodwill Industries of SE Iowa
1410 South First Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Bus: 337-4158
Dion Williams (Replaced William Gorman)
2533 Scott Boulevard SE
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Res: 248-1079
Dave Purdy
Elderly Services
28 South Linn Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Bus: 356-5217
Ann Trotter (Replaced Marc Rahe)
2875 Triple Crown Lane #10
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Res: 621-1758
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REPRESENTATIVES
Terrence Neuzil
913 South Dubuque Street, Suite 201
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-4207
Bus: 356-6000
Larry Meyers
913 South Dubuque Street, Suite 201
Iowa City, Iowa 52240-4207
Bus: 356-6000
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2008 2010
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Mr. Daniel Abbott, COO
Kleffmann North America, Inc.
221 E College Street, Suite 212
Iowa City, IA 52240
RE: Financial Assistance Program Awards
Award Date: June 19, 2008
Contract #: P1005PF5400638
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North America Inc. the following Financial assistance for your project in Iowa City, Iowa:
Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA)
$20,000 Loan, $20,000 Forgivable Loan
$40,000
In a few weeks, our office will send you the necessary contract documents to finalize the terms and conditions of
your company's participation in these financial assistance award programs. The contract documents must be
signed by authorized representatives of Kleffmann North America, Inc., the City of Iowa City, and IDED.
The Iowa Department of Economic Development looks forward to working with Kleffmann North America,
Inc. and the City of Iowa City on this important economic development project. We are very pleased that you
have chosen to make such a significant investment in Iowa. Should you have any questions regarding this award,
please contact your project manager, Paul Stueckradt at 515-242-4897.
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Director
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cc: Senator Joe Bolkcom
Representative Mary Mascher
Mayor Regenia Bailey, City of Iowa City
Wendy Ford, City of Iowa City
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June 30, 2008
City Clerk
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410 E. Washington Street
Iowa City, IA
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ceremony for Friday, July 25 at 9 a.m. The ceremony location is still at the new Missouri Route
27/61 interchange near Running Fox Elementary School in Clark, County, Mo.
We hope you can join us at the celebration.
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Office of Media and Marketing Services
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From: 2C Realtor [arvind100_us@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 9:13 AM
To: Council
Subject: Grand Opening Dolphin Lake Point Enclave
Dear Council Members,
It gives me great pleasure to mention that the models in our complex are almost completed. This would
have not been possible without the help of City staff, Police department and the citizens of Iowa City.
We the staff of Dolphin Lake Point Enclave would to wish special gratitude to the Housing Commission
and the Council members, who were very supportive of us through out the process. We would have not
been successful without your support.
I shall be visiting personally to extend formal invitation but at this time please mark your calender for
Aug O1, 2008 for our grand opening or ribbon cutting from 4.30 PM -6.30 PM.
It will be great honor for us if you could attend this event.
Thanks
Arvind Thakore
Project Manager
Dolphin Lake Point Enclave
2401 Highway 6 East
Iowa City, Iowa
7/8/2008