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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-01 Correspondence1424 Grant Ave. Iowa City, 5211,0 dear Last summer I cont•.ctn(' thnr: o ,;'jo ,.ere in office at that time to "iFc l—"atop ane'. WIC psycholocical har:a Cclt w• -is :)eine d -mc to :ner, owa : ity and the UnitEc 'by thr_• way the Iowa City Government was fighting to ':eop a ruother from breast-feeding her child. :1t that time, also stated my concern about the Iowa City Government spending L•axpayers money to appeal the decision of the Civil Rights Commission if they found that ms. Eaton had been discriminated against. I am pleased with the decision of the Civil Rights Commission. I did sit in on most of the hearing last summer and felt in my own mind there was no doubt that Ids. Eaton had been discriminated against and I don't consider myself any genuis. I want to again urge that the Iowa City Government not appeal the ruling of the Civil Rights Commission. I think that if they attempt to,the taxpayers are going to rise in revolt at the ridiculousness of such an action. As a Political Science Major I am aware that elected officials are dependent on voters to keep their jobs. and usually elected officials work very hard to keep their constituients happy. Therefore, I hope each of you will bear this in mind - keeping your voters happy - when you have the opportunity to have input concerning an appeal of the ruling of the Civil Eights Commission. Sincerely yours, I:rs. ^onalcl Le.ifr..,,.te MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES F o L E0 MAR2 71980 ABBIE STOLFUS CITY CLERK ....._....... I R, ZVED MAR 2 6 1980 March 25, 1980 Mayor John Balmer and Iowa City Council Members Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 j Dear Mayor and Council Members: ! I am writing to urge you to adopt the Iowa City Bikeways Plan that is to be considered shortly. With the urgent need for energy conservation it is time we all recognize the bicycle as a viable means of transportation. I have studied the plan thoroughly and find it to be well thought-out. If implemented, the plan should encourage the bicyclists to feel safer in the use of the bicycle for commuting. I am disturbed about the cyclists who break the laws while biking and would encourage an enforcement of the laws by ticketing the cyclists who ride the wrong way on the bike lanes, run stop signs, run red lights, and any other unlawful cycling. The same enforcement should apply to drivers who harass or interfer with the safety of cyclists. These two groups have got to learn to be respectful of each other. I feel that a few tickets would impress the importance of safe cycling. I would like to see an announcement in the media about the enforcement of these infractions by the cyclists. Again, I urge you to adopt the Bikeways Plan as an amendment to the comprehensive plan for Iowa City. Thank you. Juanita Kosier 633 Whiting Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 cc: Marianne Milkman BY JORM MICR �ILAO CEDAR RAPIDS OES MOINES OU OA April 8, 1980 Ms. Juanita Y.osier 633 Whiting Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mss Kosier: At its regular meeting of April 1, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter concerning the Iowa City Bikeways Plan. At this same meeting the City Council unanimously (4-0) adopted a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to include the Bikeways Plan as part of the Plan. For fiscal year 1981 (beginning July 1, 1980), funding looks favorable for the Rocky Shore Bikeway and for the City Park Bikeway. The con- struction theoenjoymenttwo andsegments safety of the Iowaoverall Cityplan cyclists- do much to The Iowa City Police Department has begun stricter enforcement of traffic laws for cyclists on City streets. I have passed on to the Police Chief your suggestion that the news media should carry an announcement about such enforcement. Your support of the Bikeways Plan is certainly appreciated. If you should have any further comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager is cc: City Clerk Police Chief MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES n 505 E. College SL r'A?. 2 1 1980 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 RECEIVED 319-338.7884 March 18, 1980 City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Parking Meter Violations Iowa City, IA 52240 I am writing to request that the parking meters in the 500 block of College Street be changed from one hour to two hours. Individual client appointments at the Mental Health Center average sixty minutes in length and our group therapy sessions are one and one-half hours to two hours. Our clients have difficulty timing the appointments so that they won't get a ticket and sometimes have to leave their therapy sessions long enough to feed the meter. We would appreciate it if you would consider our situa- tion and change the meters. Thank you. Verne R. Kelley, ACSW Executive Director dsd j SERVING CEDAR, IOWA AND JOHNSON COUNTIES 0 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB v CEDAR RAPIDS - DES MOINES I April 8, 1980 Mr. Verne R. Kelley, ACSW Executive Director Mental Health Center 505 East College Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Kelley: At its regular meeting of April 1, 1980, the City Council received and placed on file your letter requesting that the parking meters in your block of College Street be changed from one-hour to two- hour meters. The City Council approved your request and, as you may know, the City staff changed the meters on April 2. Thank you for calling this to our attention. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager is cc: City Clerk t/ MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I -CEIVEQ NAP ? 1 1980 5 Fairview Knoll Iowa City, IA 52240 (March 20, 1980 Iowa City City Council c/o Mayor John Balmer Iowa City Civic Center 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Council Members; On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Johnson County PALS program I would like to thank you for your continued support. We recognize the difficult decisions you had facing you this year which makes us doubly appreciative. Your support also serves to renew our efforts to continue to make the PALS program a viable agency to serve children and people in the Iowa City Community. Again, many thanks. ;Resp�tfully ours, Don Benda Chairperson, PALS Board f Directors di MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES !'1 United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 2701 Rockcreek Parkway, Suite 106 North Kansas City, Missouri 64116 - KANSAS CITYAREA OFFICE 8161374.6166 March 19, 1980 Mr. M.L. Thornton Veenstra do Kimm 300 West Bank Building 1601 22nd Street West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 Dear Mr. Thornton: ECOLOGICAL SERVICES 8161374.5951 This responds to your letter of February 19, 1980, describing improvements in wastewater treatment planned for Iowa City, Iowa. Please note that our address has changed to that found above. We have examined your proposal and provide the following comments for consideration in your planning process. Pursuant to the requirements of Section 201(g)(6) of PL 92-500, as amended, we request that as part of your planning process, you analyze the potential opportunities for recreation, open space and access to bodies of water relative to the development of the sewage treatment facilities. This should include identification of the recommended actions you would propose. In this regard, we offer the following suggestions for consideration where appropriate. 1. Develop hike and bike trails along sewer line right-of-way easements. Develop- ment of these trails should include selected plantings of vegetation for the purpose of improving aesthetics, scenic diversity and wildlife habitat. 2. Development of vegetative plantings in the area of sewage treatment plant facilities. This action would improve aesthetics and scenic diversity as well as providing wildlife habitat. 3. Development of public access facilities, to include boat ramps, at the site of outfall structures in those cases where the receiving water will support a public use. 4. If a lagoon system is to be used, consideration should be gen to modification of the normal configuration, operation and maintenance so as to provide habitat for wildlife, particularly migratory waterfowl. 5. Limitation of mowing of facility grounds to only those areas where mowing is necessary to protect the integrity of the facility. This measure would reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs as well as provide wildlife habitat. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES �1_ 6. Use of effluent water and nutrients in the development and culture of wildlife habitat plots adjacent to the treatment facility. This could be done in the form of irrigation of food and cover crops or through the development of a lagoon which would be managed for typical emergent wetland vegetation. Either of these two alternatives would also assist in the water purification process. If any of these measures are considered practicable, we suggest you contact the Iowa Conservation Commission (515-281-5145) for assistance they may be able to provide (i.e., identification of preferred plant species and seed sources). Since much of the proposed trunk sewer work, particularly that work identified as future improvements, appears to have the potential of serving developments in the flood plain of the Iowa River and its tributaries, measures should be implemented (i.e., zoning ordinances) that would assure compliance with Executive Order 11988 and preclude the environmental impacts associated with unacceptable development. These measures would be most effective as conditions of the federal grant for the project. We note that trunk sewer alignment will often be located in close proximity to natural waterways. In order to minimize the impact to the stream environment and associated riparian vegetation, we request that construction within an area 50 feet landward of the top banks of the stream be restricted to required stream crossings. In addition, any work in the stream channel should be conducted under low flow conditions followed by bank stabilization measures to'minimize erosion. The aerial photos we have of the planning area indicate the northern portion, exclusive of the urbanized areas, has a significant amount of woodland habitat. This type of habitat is of critical importance in this area of intense agricultural cultivation. The proposed facility will facilitate the development of the area served resulting in the loss of much of this woodland habitat. This impact should be evaluated and appropriate mitigatory measures agreed to prior to the initiation of construction. An example would be the development of greenbelt corridors along waterways. This type of measure would benefit wildlife as well as many other uses. The development of the areas served by the "future improvements" has the potential for adversely affecting the quality of the surface water runoff as well as the hydraulic flow regime of the area streams. These potential environmental impacts should be evaluated and the appropriate measures necessary to preclude their occurrence should be agreed to prior to initiation of construction. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is currently participating in the planning of urban flood control measures in the north and east portions of the planning area. The fat pocketbook pearly mussel (Proptera capax), a federally listed endangered species, was collected within the city limits of Iowa City in 1978 (Freshwater Mussels and Other Macro invertebrates -Iowa and Cedar River Basins, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 6, September, 1979). It is the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) responsibility to review each project and evaluate the possible effects on federally listed endangered species. The determination to be made on each project is whether the proposed action "may affect or Will not affect" listed threatened and endangered species. If it is determined that the project "may affect" an endangered species either adversely or beneficially, formal consultation must be initiated. However, if it is determined the project "will not affect" an endangered species, no futher action is necessary and the procedure is terminated. The Fjr�__rll am MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 3 Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, has the prerogative to request EPA to formally consult on any project if deemed necessary. We request Wayne Wathen, Endangered Species Program, Region 6, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Denver, Colorado (303-234-2497) be contacted if further assistance is required in making a determination. We offer any assistance we can provide relative to the consideration of fish and wildlife resources in your planning efforts. In addition, we would like to thank you for your interest in these resources. Sincerely yours, Ill a«o ?E ames M. Lutey Area Supervisor Ecological Services cc: RD, Denver, CO (ENV/LWRDP) EPA, Kansas City, MO (Water Division) ICC, Des Moines, IA MICROFIL7DESNE13S JORM MCEDAR RAPIDS C 7 - i J DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT, CORPS �y ENGINEERS CLOCK TOWER BUILDING TTO ROCK ISLAND. ILLINOIS 61201 ATTENTION OR 1 � G!PR 1980 NCROD-S Mr. M. L. Thornton Veenstra d Kimm Engineers 6 Planners 300 West Bank Building West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 Dear Mr. Thornton: Reference is made to your letter dated 19 February 1980 concerning the pro- posed construction of a Sanitary Sewer System in Iowa City in Sections 8, 9, and 22, in Township 80 North, Range 6 West, in Johnson County, Iowa. This office has reviewed this information to determine the need for a Department of the Army Section 404 permit. If the project does not involve any discharges of dredged or fill material into the navigable waters or adjacent wetlands, no Department of the Army Section 404 permit is required. If the project will involve the discharge of dredged or fill material below the ordinary high water elevation or within adjacent wetlands, the project will require Department of the Army Section 404 permit authorization. This may be in the form of an individual Department of the Army permit or a nation- wide permit. A nationwide permit for minor construction fills was issued in the federal regulations published in the Federal Register dated 19 July 1977, under Title 33, Part 323.4-3. Inclosed is our Fact Sheet No. 2 describing the activities, conditions, and management practices for the subject nationwide permit for specific categories of minor construction activities. Your attention is directed to our Fact Sheet No. 4 describing the applicability of Section 404 to concrete as fill material. Those projects meeting the conditions of the nationwide permit will not require application and processing of an individual Department of the Army Section 404 permit. Please advise this office within 30 calendar days from the date of this letter whether or not the proposed work will meet the activities and conditions of the nationwide permit. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR;LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES i i I d I , . DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT, CORPS �y ENGINEERS CLOCK TOWER BUILDING TTO ROCK ISLAND. ILLINOIS 61201 ATTENTION OR 1 � G!PR 1980 NCROD-S Mr. M. L. Thornton Veenstra d Kimm Engineers 6 Planners 300 West Bank Building West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 Dear Mr. Thornton: Reference is made to your letter dated 19 February 1980 concerning the pro- posed construction of a Sanitary Sewer System in Iowa City in Sections 8, 9, and 22, in Township 80 North, Range 6 West, in Johnson County, Iowa. This office has reviewed this information to determine the need for a Department of the Army Section 404 permit. If the project does not involve any discharges of dredged or fill material into the navigable waters or adjacent wetlands, no Department of the Army Section 404 permit is required. If the project will involve the discharge of dredged or fill material below the ordinary high water elevation or within adjacent wetlands, the project will require Department of the Army Section 404 permit authorization. This may be in the form of an individual Department of the Army permit or a nation- wide permit. A nationwide permit for minor construction fills was issued in the federal regulations published in the Federal Register dated 19 July 1977, under Title 33, Part 323.4-3. Inclosed is our Fact Sheet No. 2 describing the activities, conditions, and management practices for the subject nationwide permit for specific categories of minor construction activities. Your attention is directed to our Fact Sheet No. 4 describing the applicability of Section 404 to concrete as fill material. Those projects meeting the conditions of the nationwide permit will not require application and processing of an individual Department of the Army Section 404 permit. Please advise this office within 30 calendar days from the date of this letter whether or not the proposed work will meet the activities and conditions of the nationwide permit. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR;LAB CEDAR RAPIDS DES MOINES i i Mr. N. L. Thornton 17, MAR 1360 If the project involves discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States and will not meet the conditions of the nationwide permit, / an application for an individual Department of the Army permit must be filed. Inclosed are application forms and instructions for filing for a Department of the Army permit to perform work in navigable waters. You should complete the forms and return one copy with drawings and a complete description of the pro- posed work to this office. Inclosed for your convenience are sheets 8 by 101/2 inches in size for your permit drawings. Also inclosed is a pamphlet explaining the Corps of Engineers Department of the Army permit program. To help us in making an environmental assessment of your project, please fur- nish this office the information requested on the inclosed sheet entitled "Inventory for Environmental Assessment", i Applications should be.mailed to the District Engineer, Rock Island District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Clock Tower Building, Rock Island, Illinois 61201. In accordance with the inclosed information sheet "Protecting Iowa Waters", you should also submit a copy of our application (ENG Form 4345) along with copies of the required drawings and support information to the following addresses requesting the action stated: a. Department of Environmental Quality, Henry A. Wallace Building, East 9th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. Request state cer- tification that the proposed activity will not violate applicable water quality standards. b. Iowa Natural Resources Council, Henry A. Wallace Building, East 9th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. Request a waiver of the administrative limits for your project. c. Iowa Conservation Commission, Henry A. Wallace Building, East 9th Street and Grand Avenue, Des Voines, Iowa 50319. Request a state permit. iPlease forward a copy of all approvals to this office when you receive them. Should you have any questions, please contact our Regulatory Functions Branch by letter, or telephone Mr. Steve Vander Horn, 309/788-6761, extension 213. i Sincerely yours, '-i 11 Incl HENRY G. / IESTER, P.E. 1. Booklet EP 1145-2-1 Chief, Operations Division . i MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAS CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES DIVISION OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION IOWA STATE HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT ADRIAN O. ANDERSON. DIRECTOR STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER February 28, 1980 Mr. Marvin L. Thornton Veenstra and Kimm 300 West Bank Building 1601 22nd Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Re: Sanitary Sewerage System — Facility Plan, 1979 addendum to 201 Facility Plan, Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa Dear Mr. Thornton: We have reviewed the portions of the above referenced addendum which pertain to potential future construction. We realize the present addendum does not formally propose such construction and therefore provide the following general guidance. River Corridor System all of the future improvements north of Interstate 80, and the remainder of the potential future interceptor lines from the North Dubuque lift station (the 33" and 24" lines) may need to be reconnoitered to determine if construction may effect important archaeological sites. Southwest Interceptor System - all future lines originating at the Hawkeye Lift Station, and all future lines originating from Pepperridge and Riverside Lift I Stations may necessitate similar reconnaissance as noted above for the River Corridor System Other the 60" line from WPCP site to the Heinz Lift Station may have to be similarly reconnoitered. i j i 26 EAST MARKET STREET • IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 TELEPHONE (319) 353.4186/353.6949 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES IN We hope these general comments are of some assistance for purposes of future planning efforts. We look forward to hearing to receiving additional information for review as the various construction alternatives are proposed for implementation. Sincerely, X� 11'-t- Adrian D. 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