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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-02-20 CorrespondenceHF, KC1JMVdICAL HOUSING CO\ Fabruanj 9, 1979 City Council Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Members of .The City CounciZ: I am writing on behalf of the Ecumenical Rousing Corporation to request a one week extension in completing negotiations with the Knights of Columbus. We would reaffirm our commitment to the elderly of this com- munity and to the ,joint Senior Center/Rousing project, Sincerely, Robert L. Welsh RLW:rew President Frr;--.� ALIL,I C I I V CL 3341 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIMES iebruary 11, 1979 Iowa City City Council Civic Center 410 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Vevera and Members of the City Council: The potential closing of certain local schools in the Iowa City School District could be beneficial to the City of Iowa City and the Iowa City Police Department. The acquisition of a school building whose services are no longer needed by the School Dis- trict and its subsequent utilization as the headquarters of the Iowa City Police Department could help alleviate the growing needs of the city administration and the Police Department. Physical conditions within the Civic Center are crowded. The Police and other departments housed in the Civic Center have a growing need for floor space. Additional floor space would become available to city government for expansion and relief of current crowded conditions by utilization of the space currently occupied by the Police Department. In addition, elements of city government which are at present housed in separate facilities could be incorporated into the same physical structure. There is a severe need for additional space within the Police Department. The Records and Communications sections are operating under very confining conditions. Administrative office space is limited as are areas for storage of equipment and supplies. The selection of a vacant school buliding as a police facility has several physical advantages. The availability of a gymnasium within the building should be considered significant. Its util- ization could upgrade and maintain the physical condition of police personnel, reducing health problems associated with the law enforcement fieldi and therefore health costs to the City. Space in the lower level of the building could be modified for use as an acceptable small arms firing range for use by the Iowa City Police Department and possibly other area agencies as no such facility exists in the Iowa City- Cedar Rapids area. Other adaptations of the space within a school building are limited only by one's own imagination. The cost of constructing a facility today that would have the physical assets of an ex- isting school building would be prohibitive. Of the schools currently under consideration for closure, one facility presents itself as the best candidate. Its proximity to the Johnson County Courthouse, the proposed Sheriff's depart- ment and the Federal Building as well as its centralized location within the city make the facilities of Henry Sabin School:.an outstanding choice. I hope I have stimulated discussion on the crowded conditions existing in the Civic Center. The proposal stated above would appear- to be a solution to this problem should the opportunity arise and prove economically feasible. Sincerely, 'Michael oldb� 3359 Tulane Ave. Iowa City, Iii 522110 33,57 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOIIIES March 6, 1979 Mr. Michael E. Goldberg 3359 Tulane Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Goldberg: At its regular meeting of February 20, 1979, the City Council received and placed on file your letter regarding the potential closing of certain local schools and the possible use of the school buildings by the City government. Your suggestions certainly warrant consideration. However, one overriding factor would be the cost of obtaining the building and the necessary renovation. Funds for a project of this size have not been included in the budget for fiscal year 1980. Your suggestions will be kept in mind for future planning. If you should have any questions or further comments, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours, Neal G. Berlin City Manager Is cc: City Clerk'/ 335' MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOVES Io::a Ci -t r Co:.mcil 10 c, 3Ltj, _:':.a, j2_/i10 Gen t I c:n,.,n FL U LS DD FEB 1 6 1979 AB'F;IE STOLFUS crry CLERIC 216 Iota ;JonJ:Y, reb. U, 1;79 I h.Pve just learned - to my dis±n_.y - that th:: riilin:;; that garbage be nut out on the curb for collection is in effect till Jpring, and you arms considering mating it permanent: I would not have kno:rn either of thcso "durations", if I had not phoned to ask if the alley pick-ups are now to be resured -- and, follo:.i ng through, learned you are consido_ing the permanent ruling in today's informal session! I ?o hope that, you will not only abandon the thought of a permanent ruling for garbage to be brought to the curb, but that the Spring date be moved closer. I live on Market Street, neA to the Shelly station. If I am correct, there is no "private residence" Garbage pick-up from Gilbert to Clinton Streets, except for our three families here at 212, 2111, and 216. This makes our pick-up almost a special stop on Market Street; but, in the alley, the south side of Bloomington is picked -up at the same time. i But my concern is not only --in fact, not primarily, for our situation - rather our situation highlights why curb -side garbage pick-up doesn't make sense where alleys are available. In the winter there is as much snow piled un on the street as in the alley--alt,rough driving the street might be easier. But, winter or summer, it ju^t doesn't na'.ce sense to lug garbage already collected in fire alley, to the curb, and then lug the empty cans back to the alley to collect the next load to lug. i'here arc nail older citizens for ;;tom this is ora only an inconvenience, but, espacially in winter, it is a real hardshi-. And here, at 212 Ba:,t Harket, it,,; hard to find a place to leave it at curbside, where cars are parked, hiding it, making it likely it gets knocked abut, etc. also, there are many houses occupied by students who are not al, are of the householder's responsibility to be sure that garbage is taken care of. I feelrete p y sure, for inst^nce, that the students living across the alley from us, don't even know about the curbside ruling, for their garbage bags are accwnulatinp,. From an efficiency point of view, it seems that alley pick-up allows pick-up from both streets in one op -.:,,tion -- -,;ith :Aarl.cdly lcc;s interference with movement of other traffic. It is very understandable that this exec tional ,:intcrIs problems needed special arrangements. But, let's remember it is exceptional, and not routine. Iowa City garbage pick-up has been excellent. I i•Iould hate to see it deteriorate in the name of improvement. I would hate to see garbage strewn on front lanmp as it is sometimes stre,m in alleys. It is rood for citizens to serve the welfare of the corr:iunity. ilut, I '.oulrl hnto Co a, ta::i: d,.:uended that ran ht be, m rt of a deterioration of cit :an11-bu1ng--es,,eci:il.l' o:re tdlat prcu;nts a hardship to soon. citizens. J'lease don't undo an exc:,P_ mt service for ]',-it :i;ht :!ppcar desirable in some aspects, but would be :ouch more, undesirable in othci s --even rur:•l di x.rlv.antages. nk .7..,.. 1'ni' r0 ill' Co ❑a i. :Ul'al;inn. ,;� �'; MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES MOINES CITY OF CIVIC CLNIER 410 L. WASHINGTON Sl. February 21, 1979 Barbara Curry 216 E. Market Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Ms. Curry: OWA CITY IOVVA C11Y IOWA 522210 (319) 354.1300 The City Council has received your letter concerning curb side garbage pick up . Curbside garbage pick up in your area of town would operate in the same Danner as curbside pick up in newer portions of the community without Alleys. Your cans or plastic bags would be left next to your house during the week and then on the day of pick up you would take the cans or plastic bags out to the curb. As you state in your letter it does not make much sense to take garbage out to the alley and then carry the can or plastic bag from the alley out to the curb. Changing to curbside pick up is being done this winter in response to the impassable conditions of the alley. This change should have been made several years ago but the recent weather brought the situation to a head. In the summer and spring time the garbage trucks are also brought to a standstill in the muddy bogs in many alleys. In addition, our heavy garbage trucks are the primary culprits responsible for rip- ping up many alleys and leaving deep ruts in the alleys. We believe that curbside pick up will be more sanitary then alley pick up. Alley pick up operates on the premises that "out of sight is out of mind". We believe that it will actually be better to have storage of containers located where they can be easily seen by everyone. If there are unsanitary conditions we will be able to contact those occupants and remedy the situation. 336 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS•DES Mo RIES It is our intent to continue to provide you with the same excellent garbage service that you have obtained in the past. You will be sub- stituting a walk out to the curb in placeof a walk out to the alley. We believe this will provide you with the same level of service and it will certainly aid our operation during the winter months and during the summer and spring time. Sin r yours, , exl ,2�/c'%i�l/� Neal G. Berlin City Manager jml/29 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401tIES 2 It is our intent to continue to provide you with the same excellent garbage service that you have obtained in the past. You will be sub- stituting a walk out to the curb in placeof a walk out to the alley. We believe this will provide you with the same level of service and it will certainly aid our operation during the winter months and during the summer and spring time. Sin r yours, , exl ,2�/c'%i�l/� Neal G. Berlin City Manager jml/29 MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES I401tIES � t AM vl�o I: 31j011!5E Of Rp1Jloentatlba STATE OF IOWA STATE HOUSE 30e5 A10inc15, 310WA 50319 Neil Berlin City Manager Civic Center Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mr. Berlin: FI 6 k rpFEB 16 1979 ABBIE STOLFU.. CITY CLERK February 8, 1979 We have been getting mixed signals from counties on the subject of emergency snow removal funds. Some local officials oppose the special disaster funds on the grounds that they set up another administrative level to dis- tribute funds that belong to the local government anyway. I have co-sponsored a bill proposed by Representative Robert Bina of Davenport which would establish a $15 million fund: $10 million from the state general fund and $5 million to come from the gas tax increase. I would appreciate a letter from you stating the position of the Iowa City Council on this proposal. It will help Representative Bina and the other sponsors in perfecting the bill. Sincerely, 2�Tloyd-jones JLJ:jh State Representative 337 r - , MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CEDAR RAPIDS -DES 140111E5 i ■ City of Iowa city MEMORANDUM Date: February 8, 1979 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Brachtel, Traffic Engineer \,,B Re: Stop Sign at Oakcrest Street and Woodside Drive Pursuant to Section 23-16 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City this is to advise you of the following action: ACTION: Pursuant to Section 23-160 of the Municipal Code of Iowa City the Traffic Engineer will direct that a stop sign be installed at the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Woodside Drive and Oakcrest Street so as to stop southbound vehicles on Woodside Drive. This action will be taken on or shortly after February 26, 1979. COMMENT: This action is being taken to protect the right-of-way of vehicles on Oakcrest Street. It has been determined that Oakcrest Street is of a higher rank than the northern leg of the Woodside Drive portion of this intersection and therefore vehicles southbound on Woodside Drive should be made to yield the right-of-way. jm4/25 r MICROFILMED BY JORM MICROLAB CCDAR RAPIDS -DES Mo1MEs 0)��)res i U'z 19796 Ali 33$