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Home My WebLink About1975-06-17 Correspondencethe and r rgaed residents o'. tile St: 9^.n Prairiedu Chien are-, - ` 3We, with Gary, Y.line-alter and his Sinbad, and feel -that the are :acquainted are -' no nroiilems ,,^,atsoever in the neighborhoo . ?:e --does not run ao causag leo,: :iLiLout st.?_.vsion, nor cocicl,lie he considered nean.- aware that Leonard ,'egry has been unreasonable and We are, els:) L,rationai i.n his : ealings s;itr,, othar neighborhood' dog-o:,nars, and orzr- i nt of '109g tear reacts at the g� anY his property or in the area, e•len i ttie ,+cy_ is urd;,r supervL:iion. - Name Address CN 4. 6 7. ,. rte, 1 fT /12. rl- 20 _ - 1 �! i Fl ,1`(: i l! -.3 lr r -'r04 ��s -June 17, 1975 Members of the City Council: Re: Vacation of Streets _ The major component in the urban renewal plan is.the university mall. To determine street vacations In the area prior, to the finalization of design for the mall parking facility could restrict designpossibilities and result In something lessthan the best. 1 therefore rise to support the recommendation of Planning and Zoning that Dubuque and Capitol not be vacated at this time. I favor not vacating Capitol and Dubuque until the design of the mall parking'' facility and traffic network has been finalized. In addition, allow me to.call your attention to a couple of other factors. If _ the design of Plaza One is as It has been represented to me, it does not con Lain the type of service area projected in the urban renewal' plan to afford public turn -around space for the businesses served by the alley in block 81 (bounded by Washington, Dubuque, College and Clinton). Therefore, access by way of Dubuque may be Imperative. - I am also convinced that a restrictive design of Dubuque is;,compatable with the mall concept of the super block based upon personal observation of the Nicolette Mall In Minneapolis. I am also convinced that restrictive design of Dubuque as contrasted to the vacation of Dubuque would help to make the entire area more accessible to the elderly and handicapped and would provide for greater :public :safety, ''not only In terms of fire and ambulance service but in terms of police patrol If Dubuque Is closed, I believe you may need to go to foot patrols 1n the downtown area. ; In closing, let me assure you that it is my understanding that the urban renewal contract does mean -that If you do not vacate College between Clinton and''Capi- tol that Old Capitol Associates could cancel their contract with the city. This Is not true, however, for the other streetvacations before you. You are free to make a choice that you bel leve at this point in history, is in the best interest of the community. You need to make decisions and acce_ pt the responsibility for those decisions. 1, therefore, suggest .that after due consideration of the facts presented at this public hearing you consider at this time taking action only to vacate College between: Clinton and Capitol, thus maintaining maximum flexibility In design ` for the university mall and parking facility. - Sincerely, RLW:rew Robert L. Welsh iurse 17, 1975 Members of the City Council: My remarks are divided into three sections: I . Timing - -- 2. Design 3. Suggestions I'believe that the Washington Street Project should be delayed until a design for the university mall parking facility, has been; finalized. One of the most important aspects of the urban renewal redevelopment is the develoonent of the university mall. Until a design for this facility has been developed, it is premature to finalize street design. Unknown, for example, is the number of entrances and exits _that are needed for the major parkingfacility and in turn the street network that will be needed. Known is that Burlington Street will be presented with serious problems if all traffic to the parking facility needs to enter or exit by way of Burlington. -----I.cannot over emphasize the importance of finalizing the plans for the parking- facility and an over-all-traffic and parking pattern prior to finalizing thedesignof 'Washington Street. I at me give you two recent examales. The city proceeded with the design and construction oil Dubuque and Clinton between Burlington and Court. Already, the developer, in presenting plans for the Elderly Housing Project, hassuggested that some -change :will need to b made on Dubuque since one of the islands is located where they plan to have -- their main entrance. If the urban renewal planischanged and the projected " use for the Clinton Street lot is altered from townhouses with occasional first floor professional office use to permit a drive-in bank on Clinton and Burlington, part of the Clinton Street project just completed will'-need to be ripped up and redone, 1 would suggest that you learn from the past that street design' should follow, not preceed, o.her planning• The urban renewal contract Itself-acknowledges this fact. 14, calls fcr the dei ign of the mall :prior to the design of Washington.. As you know, I attend many council meetings. In listening to the statements madeit,is clear .to,me-that to delay the final design of Washington is'the most lr�dlcal, the mont rao3on<yble cour e of potion. 1 trust that you on ha council who have said that you need A tO pCOCeed_nON / aa�Y�' because you think the% this is best and the next_ council might not agree are indicating'a lack of trust in the governmental` process. Even if you proceed at this time, I trust you will alter the design. _. The design as already submitted for bids does not, I suggest to you, contain adequate provisions fcr loading or unloading, it presents a safety problem for-children, elderly and handicapped persons, requiring to be _dropped off, ' in front-of hal: of the business; needing to open the , Ir car doors into a lane oi-traffic or requiring-the shopper to cross two lanes of t,afficr The present design does not provide an adequate number of parking spaces. ` It does not reflect the desire of the citizens for parking adjacent to businesses nor does it take' into account the dependence of many businesses unon the need fordrop-in business. The present design is based on a one-way street system that will increase -the load onBurlington and on Linn. In -addition, thus far 1 have heard no consideration given to the problems that this-one-way street system will have on the College Street parking lot. The present design is one that merchants have questioned and thus they have' ask= d if you persist to at least build, in flexibility. I have heard that the da sign isnot flexible -,that I" it does not work and the street needs to be widened It will mean ripping up the entire street and starting over again. In light of the evidence, this seems 'to be a costly risk. I --could, therefore, suggest that you, after due consideration; negotiate a change-in the urban renewal contract and delay the-'.yashington Street_project until the design for the university mall parking facillty is finalized. Second, I suggest that you provide diagonal parking on both sides of Wash- ington. Third, I suggest that you also experiment with the one-way traffic system that you are considering to ascertain it's advantages and disadvantages. In summary, let me urge you to delay ,the 'Nashington Street project until the university mail parking facility has been finalized. - I sincerely believe that this action is in the best interest of the total-community Sincerely, "Robert L. MI(Ash Y / � •� �.�.Afa�pLrS'° Sar'Lif4.,.�15 2400 Tf venue South,lblinneapolts,�n esota .r . I- A_ dministration and Theatre School ti74 W0 Ticket Off", 374 04U11 { C1 -I1 John C. Donahue, Director LDREN'S THEATRE COMRANT of The i.linn_i:polis Society of Fine Arts Ila ,l2 Y -, 1975 Your name has been brought to my a in ttentioas someone who may be interested 'bringin r13 live -theatre for children to your cottatunity. It is t•�ilh this in mind that I contact you. Cur Company, the Children '^ Theatre Coapany of the Minneapolis Society of Fine eirts, is anon -profit, p.-ofessional theatre.compaay of'-over-£iet theatre artists, tingcraftheatre and teachers. The Children's Theatre f over- i- dedicated to presenting theatre for children of the highest possible quality, based on - Spire and a -belief that fine theatre eeperiences, as well as being entertaining, in tenth season,thetChild_ehe n's Theat. and humanity of young People. -Now-in our Children's Theatre Ccmpany has established itself a - 'he Finest, if rot the fines E, theatre for Young otn home theatre this r one of season, we will 3 5 People -in the country. In Of over 125000 present 250 perfortlances for an audience People, We have also toured the state of ilinnesota with a Children's play each fall since 1969, perfortaing to audiences of over 20,000, (I have enclosed printed material giving back round Theatre Cc.�any) g information on the Children's Last December, The'IIpper Midwest Regional Arts Council a region wide program, The result was a approached w^ to develop production for Young children, Live state tour Of Mother Goose a TOcLRAC. will_dable su_aported_in part by a.$25,000.00� from The grant different enable us to present ten; performances °f Mother _ in at least five different location„ in each effort on the part of the state - h state, (M-RAC-is"a collective Minnesota ate arts agencies of North and South Dakota , and Wisconsin to develop, implement, and support , Iowa, graining throughout the region) PPort major arts pro - The Company will create original, fully mounted 7-----_ ur between September 15th and November 30 production contact with sponsprino 1975. -We will ions -- individuals or organizations e. ,_schools, churches) to present the la (- g• local arts orgaaizat- the production and Play their community.., We will prt7vide and still be responsiblePromotional materials. -,Tito sponsor will provide the Facility ticket -ales. epon or will local arrangements, including promotion and The sponsor will -pay the Children's Theatre C basted on the number of performances. The sponsor keeps all the ticket receipts' o cpany a set fee, to help defray the costs. ( I haveencloseda sheet entitled e beer Goose pts Infor..ation" which Providesmoredetail about the arrangementsTour and specifications on the facility) _ including costs May 12, 1975 1zoS• 017W v - ISPIP,G SUBJECT PosiCion paner•on of IOqa City;_"; Pronosed solid waste collection ordinance, the„City LPRFPARID BY David Callen, local board DATC .hI7,°1975 ff. me stadirector. - ;' Tllr COIRICII lIAS BE FORE IT PPrSMITLY A PROPOSEp.ORDIIIA`iCr FOR SOLID iIASTL COLLi ('TION, T7E , HAVE"BEE?( TOLD P,OTII THAT TIIE OP,DINA ICC IS BASED 0?I i1 SO CALI LD IfODPL ORDINe1tICP, AND TTIAT T.TS RECoiofr IDrp PRACTILT•,S 'ARE CONViiNTIO1JAL ONESIl[ BCLIrV7 NEITHER OF T!Ii SE PACTS cOTISTITIITES. A RE C014fi3tIpATIO,1 FOR . VIE ORllI?'.1'CE, LOR ITS PiMA,]ENTAL ASS IR(PTIO,I" t F filo ,l(AiL GET ;DECENT, ADEQUATC IER�FICE AND ilM- SIIALI tiOT, IS IRlSOU?iD PIED UITABLE, A*iD OB irCTIO?IABI,E 7170TtIIRDS=OF IO1iA CITY,!-, COLUCTION-SYSTEi( IS TEz-, PINAICP,D BY =YPPLIED,` AND GEiIERAIIY P:1ID, PROPEP.TY TAXES; A;7OTIIEP, Oiir SI.XC}I OF ITS SUPPORT Cn1(ES IROPI (r*7EPv1ILY rIII,Y?iCL'D GrNr RAL RPVCtUIE Si1AP,iNG rums. ITIPLICITI v (F U!t EXPLICITLY;P,VI Ir PAYS I,POPERT.Y TAXES Rlit]TER g'iIr AS �IPLL AS,TiIE O•1-'7ER-OCCJPA?IT, TIU COtC(ERCIAL Tr!IANT AS WELL AS TUE P,ESIDF,tlTIAL TENAINT. YET UtmFR: SFCTION.3 1 7D TI III PROPOSAL, OILY P.rSInr?iTAIL PPOPbRT.7rS UITII IQUR UNITS OR -'LE. SS 111a,RhCrIVr-ANY REAL SP,P.VICH AT ALL-_ALL'OTIIERS iTILI HAVE, TO PAY Ti7ICE TO HAVE' -i -. THEIR GAP,BAGF, ILYUIrD._ONCE'TO SOPPORT.TIIE 2ITl SYSTf (f TT(POUC(I PPOPEP.TY TA3T5 AND O;iCE 110RET11P.OTIC(I IIIGIIER4 RENTALS 1 _ OR rXPENSFS TO IIZP,L PPIpA'Cr COLI,Ef'TTON PEP.V7Cr5, : tlOitrOVT'R, CAUSF OP:; TIiE__ITDRRA7 tNCO'IE TA; ST[2UCTURr - UtIDER IRIIell TRi OPERATE Arlb TRIICII UE PIUST PSCOG?7rZr AS RELEVANT, THOSE (,BIO "RENT UILL + PAY AN ApDITIOtIAL FI:E .? - _ ,INCE OUIiERS i3UT ?i0� RT:NTrRS, NAY prpTICT PROPERTY TA): PAY( tPt]TS - C. =_- 7II )tLPUTZNG,TAXABLE INconc -r TIIE ISSUP IIEItP IS tiOT TRIET1irP, THE CITY SHALL ACQUIRI ADDITIONAL . CQUIPIirNT•TO SERVICE CO?RBiP,CIAT, TENANTS AND LAPGr APART1Q;iIT-'COIiPI,CXi S, c+OR IS TIIE ISSUE OtiE OF PP,IVATIi Ti VFPSUS FINALLY,>- IS`TNE'ISSUI ONF, orItiCO'fE- DITRTPIITIOY POR 7E DO NOT BP iiPV] T q 9 South Mt. Vernon Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52240 June 6, -1975 _ Mr. Edgar R. Czarnecki Mayor of Iowa City Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Czarnecki: We as owners of the property described below call to your attention a storm water drainage problem which exists at 9 South -_Mt. Vernon Drive. Said address was developed as Lor 106, Part 4, Washington Park Addition to the City of Iowa City, Iowa by Frank Boyd of Iowa City, Iowa. A 48 inch diameter corrugated steel pipe storm sewer serving a portion of the Washington Park Addition terminates in -the N.W. quadrant of Lot 106. Refer to the attached sketch which shows the approximate location of this termination. Due to the excessive difference in elevation between the invert of the storm sewer line at its termination and channel bottom of the open drainage 'ditch downstream of this termination, excessive erosion and ponding of water occurs at thestormsewer outlet. Not only does this con- dition present a safety hazard to children in the area,, it also - violates easement boundaries and "Protective Covenants; and Restric- tions" established `by -the -developer as well as presenting a main- tenance problem for theCityof Iowa City.' A review of the storm sewer design and the topography of original drainage area as well as discussions with adjoining property owners reveal the following causes of this problem: 1. Inadequate design of storm sewer system. 2. Improper alterations of naturalwaterway by the developer. 3. Storm sewer system not constructed in accordancewith design drawings. 4., Acceptance of the storm sewer system by the City of Iowa City. - We request. the city to Investigate this p action to resolve same. rob]em and to take immediate urs trulyI A. mmel \ cc: Mr. George Bonnett tet. City Engineer RuSchemmel z� Attachment