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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-03-23 CorrespondenceMarch 21, 1976�f1Qxu,:� 6q 1_ Attn: pcnnis <;howaItVr Director of \'arks and Nvereat.ion Civic Center 'Own—City, lows. 52240 Dear liellr4iS: . Un6un1tay, March 21, 1976 we visited the :;eabuld "Odd" Animal. Farm, Valley \Coad, route it, 6cO.kuk, Iowa. The Operation could be termed a r'oatlside zoo and has a feedlot atmosphere. Various kinds of sheep, goats, and ricer, native Mud non—nat.ivc are kept ' I in exhibit arca:; surrounding the .eabOlds residence. These exhibits are not what One might term free—roaming areas. Instead, the animals are kapt in fairly small hens so thus they can he easily viewed by "the public". The sh.!ltern consist of shack—like buildings, old refrigerators, metal tanks, and other discarded structures. }h. Seabu'c! related various; incidento involving a problem with visitors giving the an.isvin foreign Objects, such as buttons, in one particular case IeNdiu ; to the death of an animal. also obaorved several cor'uch.ins and pili—tailed mnenques, which were b+iug kept in "wini.cr• quarters" (asmall storage room in a barn). like av traI';c sliar.c rcl.a Li.unsiril, could be compared to kceping1two' adUit Capuchins in an area approximately three to ('our ti.mcs the* size of the squQrze cage whit& we have used at, the Iowa. City r 1 y hu . There was no nl.l:n:•eat mean:: lar cl.ern:(nt• the cages and Old food and debris ves allowec! to coLlecL on the bottom of the cages. We understood that in the s"wmrr months these monkeys would be moved out to the farmyard.nrea and kunt in the wrap enclosures. Most of the SMU11CV mamra]s had boon formed out for the winter. Two woodchucks Lad been housrd for the winter in n metol tank which had been lined a: i.th hay curl covered with corregated metal sheets. to prutect the animals From this winter elements. Ile asked whore the animals from the Iowa City %oo would be housed. It :seems likely that `:r. Seabold intends to place the :smaller :singular animals, such is the coc%atiel, pastern fox squirrel, and great horned owl, in cages' simil.ior, or .in fact less adequate, than those uses in Iowa Cii.y. We un,lersfood that the cages wtiuld .be placed in the farmyard mena,jcric (without, any sort, of a security fence). r:egardin,• the proloserl facilities which would be used to house the ;arctic foxes and coyotes, Nr. SenhOld related that L"v areas would be approximately B'xlo' with an attached shelter. (he doesn't intend to keep the, red fusses). The bison worn enclosed in a lame fenced arca an[} were able to roam and graze at will. This was the only facility, in our opinion, that warranted consideration in terms of placing the .Lowe City zoo animals. continued 2 ZVn ani.muls O rch 21, 1976 We feel Lhvt Ilr. Senhold's Udd Animnl Pnrm in no more than an inn6equnLc roadside zoo. The City of lona City :should realize that a ria jurity of the Iowa City Zoo animals would he housed in facilities ML are not an improvcmont upon the fncilitics at City Park, 11, wonld he senseless to clove our zoo and pince the nnimvls in a less Qnsiruble cuvi.ru"nent. We also feel that the zoo animals :should be sold or donated to an ncerediLed zoo or zoos with ndequ"tple trained persunncl. ioi:rs truly, rte• Jcnun connell RuL hvhr.lc 20 K. Lucas, Apt, c Dennis, this Place P"kvs our zoo look like San Diego... C- 0 l-3 1185 E Jefferson Street Iowa City, Iowa 3/9/76 City Manager, City Council and Members of Park and Recreation Commission. Dear friends: I am just a single person among the many who are dismayed by the abrupt manner in which suddenly all animals including the Memorial Park are to be wiped out as of July 1st. 'Twould seem that if a democratic society has any superiority over an autocratic one, it would be related to the deliberate, respectful manner in which issues are decic. All alternatives would be very thoroughly examined before final decision-making occurred.Noting the needs of the refuse department, one can't help be aware of the many, many needs and the limitation of funds. As a sixty-five year old about to retire -- May 31st, I am ready to serve in any useful way. A member of the National Conservancy, Iowa City Bird -watchers, Johnson County Conservation Education Board, alumna of Springville Conservation Camp, I have a long experience of the values of out-of-door living. As a teacher, I know how childrens' complete education is interrelated with his feeling "at home" with the animals, plants, and fellow humans in his surrounding world. 'Twould seem plausible for you to stall on this final decision until after the Park Commission's meeting Wednesday night, March 10. Some way of establishing a Bourjaili-Rosenbaum Memorial there is surely possible, if we are really seeking one. I shall have plenty of time to study the most efficient, humane care of some small animals -- (if data supports the report that the prairie dog could not survive under the present arrangements). I have lots of energy. I find the linking of young people with older citizens as they maintain plant and animal life is a rewarding experience for both groups. Since we are needing more and more wholesome recreation in readily accessible spots -- not requiring motorized transportation, we must not give up on "City Park yet." If we truly do have respect for living memorials, there's no gain in carelessly swiftly obliterating such a memorial, without very careful deliberation. In faith you representatives of our Iowa City where we have a democramitic system will be careful in your deicion-making, MAR 91976 D Sincerely, Q, ) ABQIE STOLFUS Agnes Kuhn C:TY CLERK comma O � nolor— CIVIC CENTER ❑0E WASHINGTON57. IOWA CITY. IOWA 32240 ~ � 3193541BOD r e r...wt April 30, 1976 . Agnes Kuhn 1185 E. Jefferson St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Agnes: This letter is in response to your letter of March 9 to the City Council, City Manager, and the Park and Recreation Commission. I'm sure you know that the Zoo will be discontinued. We have made arrangements to sell many of the small animals to the Davenport Zoo. We do intend, as far as I know now, to keep the prairie dog exhibit area intact for the immediate future, however, the prairie dogs will probably be sold to Davenport effective June 30, 1976. There is a proposal from Marilyn Nickelsburg, which will go to the Park and Recreation Commi Museum in City Pssion on May 12, for a Children's ark which would incorporate the prairie dog area into their plan. I will call you after the meeting to let you know the action of the Commission on this matter. a requesed regarding the original obligations ofnthe hCitytwhen lthe uprairietdog memorial Vas established in late 1964. Apparently, it opened in 1965. It is probable that, in the near future, I will propose a Nature Center in an addition to Hickory Hill Park which will include a greenhouse and a small, natural habitat Zoo. A part of this zoo exhibit could certainly be a prairie dog exhibit; perhaps we can pre- serve the Bourjaily-Rosenbaum memorial at that time. .LLcereiy yours, Dennis E. 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I;7,11 IOWA CITY. iw 533A0 0 (]I91 ]pa.t pop e .:+.'1 191 10M1E April 7, 1976 MAYOR l� MARY NEUNAW Efl CW NCIL MEMBERS JOHN BALMER CMOLp O%E L P. FOSTER DAVIOPERRET MA%SEUER ROSERTVEVERA Mrs. Oscar Djerf 115 E. Market Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mrs. Djerf: Thank you for your letter concerning the Seats Program. The Council certainly is interested in your views. Please feel free to contact us again concerning this or any other matter of concern to you. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager NGB/sd WILLIAM L. REARDON WILLIAM F.SUEPPEL ROBERT N DOWNER JAMES P. HAYES JAMES O. MCCARRAGHER THOMAS J. CILEK MARK T. HAMER THOMAS D.MOBART MEARDON, SUEPPEL, DOWNER & HAYES LAWYERS Mr. Neal Berlin City Manager City of Iowa City 411 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Berlin: 100 SOUTH LINN STREET IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240 March 18, 1976 Re: Alberhasky Easement Problem The purpose of this letter is to request that the matter referred to in a letter, a copy of which is attached, written by Eugene A. Dietz and dated February 20, 1976 be placed on the Council Agenda for the meeting of March 23, 1976. Very truly yours,, G�i iam�ea Cf enclosure C TELEPHONE 338-9222 AREA CODE 319 °LFDMAR 18 1976 D ABBIE STOLFUS C:TY CLERK �coM,vFire� . 1 Ig 4j1c• (V r� CrviC CENTER. Jalo E. wa;,WGrON ST jo lava cm. Irnva szzw/4/N io • � a 319.750-1600 w„a r,tiTj February 20, 1976 William L. tileardon Attorney at Law 100 South Linn Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mr. tileardon: Re: Alberhasky Property (Lot 3 of a resub. Ohl's Sub.) Iowa City, Iowa) of Part of Lot 4, This letter will serve to inform you and your client, Mr. Alberhasky of the City staff position regarding further development of the above captioned property. Prior to includinan item in relation to this tract on tine council agenda, there shoug ld be developer -staff concur- rence on the project. In this case, as you know, we have that accord. This does not, however, preclude either client from This a council meeting not reached out beingYou to your on the formal agenda. g and discussing matters with - Therefore, prior to adding to a council agenda either the Of this tract of land or vacating an existing sanitary sewer easement along its south-iresterl bo resubdivision Client concerning Y boundary, the expect a concession from easterly the existing storm sewer easement alongYour east riyhboun boundary of the parcel --namely, to grant the Cithe north - g for its entire 10foot width. Y full unreasonable to require an on going capability to y ease - Ina storm sewer in return it is not and/or easement vacation, for granting a request fhisor subdivision st- you consider the minimal orTperhapsloglnonexistent disadvantagesc is further reinforced to Your client. Retaining the capability to erect buildings the sewer or so close together as to prohibit normal maintenance can not serve to the best interest of anyone involved. g either on If you desire to Further discuss or clarify this position feel free to contact me, please Sincerely yours, Eugene A. Diez, P.F. ED:md City Engineer cc: \real Berlin �� • • //4 STAFF REPORT Planning & zoning Commission • February 5, 1976 Z-7603. Application submitted SUBJECT: by Frantz Construction Company, Inc. to rezone a tract of land located east of Sycamore Street and south of U.S. Highway 6 Bypass from an RIA Zone to an RIB Zone; date filed: 1/26/76; 45 -day limitation: 3/11/76. In August of 1975, the applicant STAFF submitted an application to re - ANALYSIS: zone 31.5 acres of land located east of Sycamore Street and south of Highway 6 Bypass from an RIA Zone to an RIB,y 2The the Planning previous request was recommended for approval by and Zoning Commission but was denied by the Ci buty Council. The applicant is now desirous of rezoning 12.9 of the original 31.5 acres from an RIA Zone to an RIB Zone as illustrated on the attached plat. ubmission was presented in A staff analysis of the previous s a Staff Report dated September 11, 1975. Of primary concern to the Staff at that time was the adequacy of the existing • seweracapacitysishlimited, the wich would oEngineeringvide serviceDivisionto thetdidtnot hile foresee a problem with the anticipated development proposed. earlier staff recommendation, therefore, Consistent with the ing request should be predicated upon an approval of the zon understanding that the total 31.5 acres of the original shall not be developed as to exceed sewer capacity. city. 11, Consistent with the Sep tember STAFF 1975, Staff Report, it is the RECOMMENDATION: Staff's recommendation the applica- tion be approved. 40 i ---W1' "0 G o C NOl C� ml co N u I �/ nl JOiI 0IWA,,c NI'd S N/ 4, 345'34 '\ g F3 27'44:W 1I — 1 N ' Li 2715' L . I S O . S t' OIN 0 1 61-1 2-715' 0 ✓1/ N 5950.00' WJ ' � — ID5 C4• \. 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IOWA C1Y, lONA 52240 � e 319354-180 .rw u,10%R CE, lNI"I" TfQi CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMbIISSION: AIRPORT COMMISSION One vacancy Six-year Term March 1, 1976 March 1, 1982 Duties: To exercise all the powers granted to cities and towns under Chapter 330 of the Code of Iowa, except the power to sell said airport. To annually certify the amount of taxes within the limitations of the Statutes of the State of Iowa, to be levied for airport purposes. All funds derived from taxation or otherwise for airport purposes shall be under the full and absolute control of the Airport Commission, deposited with the City Treasurer, and disbursed only on the written warrants or order of the Airport Commission. Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the March 16, 1976, Council meeting at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's office upon request. .(OOM M[•[E . � �� o i n � W �• CrvIC 240 CENTER.EWA ON 5T. � 1CNA CITY,1W.pW IA W 52200 e O • f �IOW11 CRT: ION4• NOTICE THE CITY COWCIL OF IOWA CITY IS CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING CODMISSION: Johnson County Regional Planning Commission Two vacancies - Three-year Term March 16, 1976 - March 16, 1979 Iowa City appointed members of boards and commissions must be qualified voters of the City of Iowa City. This appointment will be made at the March 16, 1976, Council meet- ing at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Persons interested in being considered for this position should contact the City Clerk, Civic Center, 410 East Washington. Application forms are available from the Clerk's Office upon request. CITY OF IOWA CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS f MEMORANDUM DATE: 11arch-10, lg76 TO: Neal Berlin City Council FROM: Richard J. Plastino RE: Signalization of h'ashi'ng on Street The Design Review Committee has recommended that stop signs be placed on Washington Street at Clinton and Washington, and Dubuque and Washington, traffic signals be installed at Washington and Linn. As I stated to the Design Review Committee at their last meeting, Public (Yorks does recommend full signalization of the street for the following reasons: Traffic signals take the guesswork and the danger out of decision-making. With stop signs, both the pedestrian and the driver must make a decision as to the proper time to cross the intersection. Each time a pedestrian and a driver make the decision involving both parties, the chance for an accident is present. In a congested downtown situation, this occurs often enough that traffic signals are the logical way to eliminate this problem. It is obvious that a traffic signal will not eliminate all decision making problems, but it will help. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which the City adheres to, does have warrants for installation of traffic signals based on pedestrian counts. While the City is not required by law to install a signal if it meets the justification of these rules; such rules do provide a firm basis for deciding whether to install signals or not. In the case of h'ashington Street, the minimum pedestrian volumes are easily met, since it requires only 150 pedestrians crossing the intersection during each of the eight hours during an average day. Stop signs are a most i.neffi.cient icav to handle vehicular traffic. Each car that comes through the intersection will have to stop several times, depending on how many cars are queued up at the intersection. This will accomplish little CXCept page 2. MENTO: Signalization/Washington St. March 10, 1976 to increase pollution, waste gasoline and present the unpleasant aesthetic picture of cars stacked up at an intersection for most of the hours during the day. There appears to be backlash against traffic signals because they are associated with the automobile. The question needs to be asked at this point, "Why shouldn't traffic signals be put in? " 'fhe only logical reason that has been heard is that they will possibly encourage automobile traffic. There is little justification for this belief and there are more suitable options for discouraging automobile traffic on Washington Street than the installation of stop signs. Other options are 1) closing Dubuque Street between Washington and Iowa or 2) adjusting the traffic signals so that more time is given the pedestrian and less to automobiles. In summary, Public Works believes the installation of traffic signals 1) will aesthetically be more pleasing than stop signs, 2) will reduce congestion for both cars and pedestrians and 3) conflict decisions will be made safer for both the driver and the pedestrian. All of the underground conduit and the bases for the traffic signals are presently installed and all the traffic signal hardware has been delivered to the City. A decision on this subject need not be made immediately since there are no critical. construction factors involved, but the issue should be resolved sometime in the next two to three months. 4Y p NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING j n �Q�kf Notice is hereby given that the City of Iowa City proposes to dispose of the following described property, to -wit: A tract of land located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 80 North, Range 6 Nest of the 5th P. M. in Johnson County, Iowa, described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the westerly right-of-way line of First Avenue in Iowa City, as realigned, with the southerly right-of-way line of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company right-of-way, from said Point of intersection North 61 degrees 54 minutes 00 seconds West to the northwesterly line of Lot 7, of a Resubdivision of part of Lot 4, Ohls Subdivision, Iowa City, Iowa, thence South 68 degrees 39 minutes 15 seconds Nest 30 feet, from said point thence Southeast to the northerly right-of-way line of the City street, from said point thence along the right- of-way line of said City street to the westerly right- l of -way line of First Avenue, as realigned, thence northerly along said First Avenue, as realigned, right-of-way line to the point of beginning. Said tract of land being Parcel 22 as shown on the Assessment Plat, First Avenue Realignment, dated February 22, 1971, as revised March 16, 1973, prepared by the Department of Public Works --Engineering Division, City of Iowa City, Iowa. and That portion of the existing First Avenue right -of - 'way located in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, as shown on the Assessment Plat, First Avenue Realignment, dated February 22, 1971, as revised March 16, 1973, prepared by the Department of Public Works --Engineering Division, City of Iowa City, Iowa, lying South of the southerly right -of -'way line of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company and immediately North of the First Avenue connection as more particularly set forth.on the plat described above, excepting therefrom the northerly 10 feet thereof, title of which shall be and is hereby retained by the City of Iowa City. E • The above property, in the vicinity of Mall Drive and First Avenue, will be exchanged for right-of-way owned by Thomas and Marilyn Alberhasky. This completes a previous agreement concerning the First Avenue Realignment Project. Notice is further given that pursuant to Section 364.7 of the 1975 Code of Iowa, a hearing by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa, on said proposed disposition of said property will be held at the Council Chambers in the City Hall of Iowa City, Iowa at7:30 P.M. on March 23, 1976 and any person having objections to said proposed action may appear and file their objections at said hearing. Dated at Iowa City this 18th day of March, 1976.