HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973-10-02 CorrespondenceTHE LAW OFFICES OF
HAWKEYE LEGAL'AID SOCIETY, INC.
L. VemIN ROBINSON. DIRECTOR 225 S. Gilbert Street BRANCH OFFICES IN ANAMOSA. IA.
THOMAS H. MCMURRAY IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 JONES coumw NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
J. JANE FOX Phone (319) 351-6570 IOWA STATIZ NEWS REFORMATORY
September 29, 1973
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
You will please find enclosed the documents necessary
to consider Wilbur J. Commer for suspension of taxes
under Chapter 428 of the Code of Iowa, 1971., Suspension
of taxes is sought for two parcels of land, one in
Iowa City and the other :in Newport Township, both in
Johnson County.
The documents consist of: 1) Those sent to the Iowa
City Council concerning property in Iowa City: (a)
Information for Application for Suspension of Taxies;
(b) Petition for Suspension or Remission:of Tafces on
Account of Age or Inf-Irmity; and (c) affidavit deposed
by Wilbur J. Conner; 2) Those sent to Newport.Township
trustees concerning property in Newport Township: (a)
Petition for Suspension or Remission of TaRes on Account
of Age or Infirmity; and (bl) affidavit 'deposed by
Wilbur J. Conner.
If questions arise that can't be answered by the enclosed
documents, Mr. Conner requests that questions be directed
to Hawkeye Legal Aid Society, Iowa City, Iowa.
Prompt action on these petitions would be greatly appre-
ciated.
Very truly yours,
AUTINE HANSEN
Legal Intern
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INFORMATO FOR APPLICATION FOR SUSPENSIOA TAXES �j
Name:
WILBUR
J.
CONNER
Address:
R.R.
#1,
Solon,
Iowa
Occupation: unemployed
divorced Dependents: 0
Monthly Income:
Earned: .............. $ p
Private Pension: .... $ 0
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Government Pension: $ 0
TOTAL ................ $ 0
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Market Value of H6XXX per Iowa City Assessor: $ 300.00
Have Taxes been suspended in previous years? YesU When: 1972
Is applicant disabled? Yes
Status of General Health: ,_Good? _ Poor? Bad? X
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHICH APPLICANT FEELS ENTITLES HIM TO SUSPENSION:
1. Wilbur Conner is suffering from the following infirmities:-
a) heart condition; b) emphysema; c) rheumatorial arthrities
of the progressivetype.
2. That because of these infirmities, Wilbur Conner is unable to
be employed.
3. That Wilbur Conner receives $95.00 per month from the Johnson
County General Relief Fund and food stamps in the amount of
$36,00 per month through the Johnson Department of Social
Services, and these are his only source of income.
4. That because of, these infirmities and his limited source of
income, 'Wilbur Conner cannot contribute to public revenue.
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A F F I D A V I
STATE OF IOWA
ss:
C0UN^_Y OF JOHNSON
the undersigned, after being firs:. duly sworn on oath,
do depose and state the=ollouing:
1_ Ti:atI an Wilbur J. Conner, presently residing at R.R.
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Solon, Iowa.
Z. That I am the same Wilbur J. Conner petitioning for sus-
pension of taxes on account of:infirmity; said petition attached to
this affidavit.
.. .... 1 hat 1 amsuffering from thefollowing infirmi- ties;
a; Peart condition;
b) Emphysema,
c; Rheumatoid Arthritis of the progressive type.
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employed.
because: of these infirmities,. 1 enable. to be -
er,.ployed .
5. That m- only source ofincomeis_$95.00--Der month f
_ _rom
-he Johnson County General Relief Fund and Sood: Stamps in the
amount of $138.00 Der mont-ithrough the Johnson Department of
Social _Servrces_
o. That because of my infirmities and limited income, I
am unable to contribute to the public re-enu:'.
WILBCR J_ COR\TER, iecit�oner
Subscribed and swo-rn -to before me by Wilbur J. Conner
s� day of -�„j` 1973.
_ NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND FOR _70W
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October 3, 1973
Dolores Rogers
County Auditor
Johnson County Courthouse
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Dolores:
At their regular meeting on October 2, 1973,;the Iowa
City City 6ouncil granted suspension of taxes for Wilbur Conner
and Mildred Jennings.
Enclosed, please find executed petitions.
Yours very truly,i
Abbie Stolfus
City Clerk
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Government Pension: $ l7 So &0
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Market Value of House per Iowa City Assessor: $ /�. 0 3
Have Taxes been suspended in previous years? When:
Is applicant disabled?
Status of General Health: Good? Poor? Bad?
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WHICH APPLICANT FEELS ENTITLES HIM TO SUSPENSION:
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Table of Contents
Page
SUMMARY
AND CONCLUSIONS . . . . . . . -. . . . , . . . . .
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MEMORANDUM . . . . . . . . , . . .
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I.
STATEMENT OF OPPOSITION TO THE STAFF PROPOSAL;
PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES I AND II .-. . . . . . . . .
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A. Proposed Alternative I . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B. 'Proposed Alternative II . I. I. . . . I. . . . I.
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II.
THE BUDGETARY,- ENVIRONMENTAL, AND HUMAN COSTS
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OF THE CITY STAFF'S CURRENT PROPOSAL-. I. I. . . I. .
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A. Impact on the Budget and on Property Taxes
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B. Impact on Life in Neighborhoods in the
Melrose Area . I. .---. . . ... .' . .
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1.- Evictions . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . 1.
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2. Environmental Impact . I. .,I. I. . . . . . .
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3. Safety I. . . .
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III.
CURRENT TRAFFIC PROBLEMS IN THE GRAND AVENUE-
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MEL110SE AREA --THE RELATIVE CAPACITY OF THE STAFF'S
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PLAN AICD OUR ALTERNATIVE I TO SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS
EFFICIENTLY . . . . . . . .
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A. The Bottleneck at Byington Road and
Grand Avenue . . . . . . I . . . I. . . . .
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B.. Traffic Flow Between Rienow and Slater
Dormitories , .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . .
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C. Melrose -Woolf Rush -Hour Congestion . '.
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D. The Melrose Court and Myrtle Avenue Shortcut
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IV."
FUTURE TRAFFIC`NEEDS--THE RELATIVE CAPACITY OF
THE STAFF'S PLAN AND OUR ALTERNATIVE :II TO MEET
THEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A: The University's Hospital Complex . I. . I. . .
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B. The University's Pedestrian Campus .
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C. The Urban Renewal Project . . . . , ,
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D. ,Future Growth in West Iowa City .". . . . . .
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E. •Increased Traffic from Route 518 . . . . . . .
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F. A Highway from the West to East of Iowa City
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Appendices
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S U P1 -M A R A N D C 0`N C LU S 1 0 N S
The city staff's plan to widen Melrose Avenue and construct a diagonal
to the Burlington Street bridge is not in the public interest and should
not be funded in its present form.- Our recommended Alternatives -I and II
offer -amore reasonable=and efficient solution to the present --and future'
problems the staff's plan is intended to solve. In short, we recommend
that -Melrose Avenue be left a two-lane road and ;that minor changes be made
in the Grand Avenue - Melrose facility to deal with the problems that are
local to that area (Alternative I). We also recommend that after Freeway 518
is constructed, Melrose Avenue be protected from the impact of the Melrose
interchange on Freeway 518 -by designation of Melrose as a local road and
designation of North Dubuque Street- and Routes 1, '6, and 218 as the pri-
mary routes to downtown Iowa City and the University's hospital complex
from points north, west, and south of Iowa City.
A. ThC C„Cta of ..yc_cr.� ,
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The staff's plan will cost over $2,000,000, will have a 2.5 mill
impact on the budget for 10 years, will destroy completely one neighbor-
hood, and will result in several evictions; it -will produce pollution,
noise,_vibration, -and a safety hazard in what is now an attractive resi-
dential -area. - In contrast, our alternative would cost the taxpayers -
very little, would causenoevictions, and would destroy or impair no
neighborhoods.
B. The Current Problems of the Grand Avenue - Melrose Area.
The traffic problems in the immediate GrandAvenueMelrose area
that are susceptible to solution are a so-called bottleneck on Grand
Avenue at'Byington Road, and traffic flow between Rienow and Slater
dormitories. These two problems can be solved at relatively small cost
by widening the Grand Avenue - Byington Road intersection, altering
traffic flows in the area, and erecting an overpass between the
dormitories. The 'major bottleneck in the crest -east flow of traffic,
however, is` the intersection of Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive. This
problem can be solved only by closing Riverside Drive to traffic.
- - Construction of the proposed project as a response to the rush-
hour congestion at -the Melrose and Woolf intersection would be excessive
and inefficient because the University is the cause of this problem;
there are.many alternatives available to the University to alleviate
the problem it has created, Widening Melrose would not solve the prob-
lem; there are cheaper ways the city can alleviate the problem, and
the slight benefits to be gained if the problem could be solved do not
justify the enormous costs, Also, the proposed project will not reduce
the use -of Melrose Court and Myrtle Avenue as a shortcut,
Our Alternative l is a reasonable and proportional response to the
area's current" problems; the staff's proposal is pure overkill.
-- C. Future Traffic Needs and Problems.
The city staff alsoarguesthat the project is needed to serve
the future needs of (1) the University's hospital complex, (2) the
urban renewalproject, and (3) future residents of west Iowa City and
beyond. We believe that the facts do not support these contentions.
First, the present road system, is adequate to serve the hospital's -
current and anticipated future volume of patients. Future growth of
the hospital will not be as large as the University's planners now
suggest-. Moreover, the University's opposition to the Melrose inter-
change on Freeway 518 -indicates that the University's officials in fact
share our conviction that the Melrose - 518"link to the interstate
system*.to-.the west and,north-is not necessary to meet the hospitals'
future needs. Second, the widening of Melrose and By*in gton will have
no effect on the urban renewal project because, there already is an
abundance of fast" access routes to downtown Iowa City --from points
north and west, North Dubuque Street is the fastest route in, and from
the _south fast access is provided by Routes 1, 6, and 218. These routes
will continue to provide the fastest and most preferred points of access
whether or not Melrose. is widened. Third, prudent projections of future
- - development in west Iowa City indicate that the population living in
that end of town will be small. Moreover, the benefits this project
would produce for those people affected (a 10 or 20 second shorter ride
to Iowa City) are not of sufficient importance to justify the costs of
this project.
Nor can the project be justifiedasnecessary to serve the desire
of University officials to have'a pedestrian -oriented -campus. It is
extremely unlikely that the pedestrian campus will be constructed as
currently planned because: it has not been approved by the Regents;
it is facing stiff opposition from within the University community
and key features of the plan (closing the Westlawn curve and the Iowa
Avenue bridge) are opposed strongly by the city staff. Without city
and state approval of these key features of the plan, the University
never will actually "need" a wider Melrose as part of its campus plan.
And, even with city and state approval of these key features of the plan,
the University's "need" would not, become actual for nearly a decade. We
think a commitment- now of $2,000,000 in public funds,in the name of such a
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nebulous, long-range, and uncertain plan would be considered highly improper
by the vast majority of Iowa City's taxpayers.
The Freeway 518 interchange at Melrose Avenue will put more traffic
onto Melrose Avenue, but this "problem,".- if indeed one develops, will
be aggravated ratUr_ than solved by the staff's proposal. Rather
than widening the road and attracting more traffic, the city should
protect the Melrose area by adopting methods which minimize the flow
of traffic 'onto Melrose Avenue. Also, we believe theflowof traffic
onto Melrose from Freeway 518 will be mitumized by the many natural
obstacles on Melrose which will delay a motorist traveling on Melrose
from Freeway 518 to downtown Iowa City.
The 'final argument in supportof• the project is that a`west-east
in-totm four -lane highway across Iowa _City _is needed and the Melrose
project is the first and necessary step in carrying out that plan. We
do not believe the need for the highway -has been shown. Also, such a
project would frustrate the objective of carrying traffic around rather
than through Iowa City. Moreover, it would cost millions of dollars
and would impair many neighborhoods for the -sake of only marginal
benefits to shoppers, commuters, and interstate travelers, and it is
opposed by nearly all of the neighborhoods that would be affected by .
it --Burlington Street, from Summit to Muscatine, west across Muscatine
to Scott Boulevard, and from Scott- Boulevard to I-80. At the very
least, a city-wide referendum should be conducted before such a vast
and controversial project is undertaken,
In summary, we think the city staff's Melrose proposal is an over-
reaction to problems that can be handled with more limited and far
less costly alternatives. The time has -come in the highway planning
process to stop the destruction of Iowa City's in -tower neighborhoods
and to concentrate on their protection. We. think that -we, as much as
any other group in this city, are entitled to an environment- in which
people are put ahead of cars.
Also, we object to our exclusion from participation in the critical
stages in the planning of this project. If any further consideration
isgivento altering traffic patterns in the Melrose -'Grand Avenue
area, we should be given notice and an opportunity to be heard on a
continuing basis. Finally, we request that the city staff be directed
- to submit in uniting a documented (cost/benefit) justification of its
pians for, the Melrose area, and that we be given access to all. relevant
information and granted an opportunity to respond in writing to any
further staffproposalsaffecting the Melrose.area,
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M R M 0 R A D U Tf
I. STATEMENT OF OPPOSITION TO THE STAFF PROPOSAL;
PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES I AND II
We believe that the city staff's -plan to widen Melrose -Avenue and
construct a diagonal to the Burlington Street bridge (see Appendix A)
- is not in the `public interest : and should not be funded inits .present
form. In its place we recommend two -alternatives --one which can solve
the immediate traffic problem in the Grand Avenue - Melrose area, and
the second which suggests a solution to the longer -range problem of
carrying traffic from west Iowa City and beyond into Iowa City in the
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most efficient manner.-
A. Proposed Alternative I (See Appendix B).
Alternative I, which:is directed toward the immediate traffic
problem in the Grand Avenue Melrose area itself, involves:
1. curving and widening:Che intersection of Byington Road
and Grand Avenue to eliminate the bottleneck which now
exists there,
2. modifying the flow of traffic onto Grand Avenue from
Byington Road and from the north spur of South Grand
Avenue to minimize the traffic danger at these _inter-
sections,
3. converting Melrose Avenue to a, one-way road between ,
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South Grand Avenue and -Byington Road to speed the flow
of traffic off South Grand Avenue and Melrose onto
Grand Avenue, and
4. constructing an overpassbetweenSlater and Rienow
dormitories to reduce the safety hazard for pe:c,crians
moving between these buildings.
For the purposes of this analysis, we assume that Route 518 will
be constructed, although the placement of the road in a way that
it will connect with Melrose is still in doubt because of --environ-
mental litigation and rising discontent with the decision to put- an
intersection at Melrose Avenue
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the Route 518 problem by enlarging Melrose Avenue and increasing
the flow of cars and trucks into the Melrose area.
We believe that the city staff's current proposal to build
a four -lane highway with unlimited access and a 25-30 m.p.h.
speed limit through the Melrose areais an overreaction to
the area's current problems and overlooks alternative ways of
carrying current- and anticipated traffic loads into downtown
Iowa City and the hospital area. The project- will divert
nearly $2,000,000 from higher -priority programs, such as mass
transit, and will destroy or seriously impair the neighborhoods
which lie in its path --all for the sake of very minor benefits
to the University of Iowa and to commuters, shoppers, and land
developers on the west side of Iowa City and beyond.
Finally, it is hard for ustobelieve that funding is
being recommended on a'proposal of this scale and potential
- impact without prior submission of the plan to the Johnson
County Regional Planning Commission for consideration along __
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with other alternatives Also, cue believethatbecause
the staff considers the Melrose project as the first step in
the construction of a major wrest -east four -lane highway across
- Iowa City, no further consideration should be given to the '
-- --- --- Melrose project until a city-wide referendum on the desirability
of the entire plan has been conducted.
II. THE BUDGETARY, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND HUMAN COSTS
OF T111: 'CITY STAFF'S CURRENT PROPOSAL
We believe that it important to examine first the costs associ-
ated with the staff's proposal. It is because of the enormity of these
costs as compared with the very slight benefits the plan will produce'
that we believe the proposal is not in the public interest and that our
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A major purpose of the current study being conducted by the Regional.•
Planning Commission is to consider the Potential effectiveness of
various alternative traffic plans for Iowa City and Johnson County,
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recommended alternatives stand as a more reasonable response to the
area's traffic problems and as adequate means of satisfying the
- legitimate needs of the university of Iowa and the downtown Iowa City
business community,
A. Impact- on the Budget and on Property Taxes.
The direct- cost of the Pielrose project is $1,275,000, 6/ to
be paid from $1,110,000 in general obligation bond receipts -.7/
and $165,000 in general revenue sharing funds. If the bonds' are
issued at 6.5% for 10 years as the staff currently plans, the
interest costs, will add an additional $721,500 to the bill, while
the opportunity costs on the $165,000 revenue sharing money used
will add another $107,250, 8/
making the total price $2,103,750.
If the bonds are financed over 20 years instead Of 10 years, the
total cost will be over -$2,900,000.
All of this money will be paid by Iowa City taxpayers. Not even
the revenue sharing money will be "free,!'_since the use of revenue
sharing funds for this project will mean they will not be available
for programs that are financed exclusively from the property tax.
We have calculated that if the Melrose Avenue project is
financed over -a 10 year period, it will represent a total expend-
iture•of $143 for each household in Iocaa Cit 9/
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of the existing tax base the project will represent an annual
2.5 mill differential in the Iowa,City taxratefor 10 years, 10/
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It is not clear if this figure includes the cost of acquiring homes
in the path of the project. Neither is it clear if this is at today's
prices or takes into account future inflation. "See Appendix'D for
budget summary. a
8/ $525,000 (1974) and $585,000 (1977).
If the $165,000 in revenue sharing funds, instead of being used for
this project, were used to'retiie a $165,000 le year 6.57 outstanding
bond, the interest saving (opportunity cost) would be .5% outstanding
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In 1970, Iowa City had 14,766 households If the project is financed
10/ over 20 years, the per -household 'total cost will be $199.
At the current tax base, one mill produces $84,500. Letter from
Ray Wells to Iowa City City Council, August 31,,'.1973. ---If• financed
over 20 years, the impact per year would be 1.74 mills.
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Tor the owner of a home with an assessed valuation of $7,000 (f.7hich
is typical), the project will mean an annual difference of $17 in -- ll/ -
his or her tax bill for l0 years.—
B. Ympact on Life in Neighborhoods in the Melrose Area.
1. Evictions.
No one wants `to -be forcibly evicted from his or her home,
and the psychological and economic costs of such an action
are obvious. This project will cut- a swath through the heart
of an attractive, well-maintained residential neighborhood that
has stood for nearly 50 years on Grand'Avenue Court. Under the
current- plan, seven of the 10 residences facing Grand Avenue
Court will be demolished. Foie of these seven dwellings are
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privately owned; three of them currently are occupied by
their owners,'and one is occupied by a tenant. The heads of two
of these families are or are soon to be retired, and both of
these families :plan to live on 'Grand Avenue Court permanently.
The project also will evict a family from -a privately -owned,
tenant -occupied home west of Byington Road, and will demolish
a day care center. The law of eminent domain does not compen-
sate for the psychological effects of an eviction, nor does it
even cover the purely economic losses of one who wants to live
in equivalent housing in Iowa City. These losses are especially
severe at this time of skyrocketing interest rates.
2. Environmental impact.
No one wants to live next to a four -lane highway. To
understand why, simply stand next to Route 6-218 at any time
of the day. Noise, smell; vibration, and ugliness dominate
the scene. This is what the staff's plan will bring to the
remains o£ Grand Avenue Court and to all of Melrose Avenue in
If financed over 20 years, the annual tax impact would be $12, although
the total 20 year bill would be over $240.
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The University of Iowa owns the other six residences.
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Iowa City, which are now attractive and desirable residential
neighborhoods: These effects will spill over onto adjacent
neighborhoods also, and because they are uncompensated by
the city, they lower the property values of all of the homes
affected.
Enlarging Melrose Avenue will cause an increase in the
: volume of traffic on;Melrose,-which in turn will --make access
to Melrose at the many intersections along it more difficult -
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and dangerous. The same effect will be felt- throughout
University Heights. The residents of- University Heights are
affected by the decisions of Iowa City, and should be taken
- into account by our government, and we expect the same con
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sideration from the government of University Heights.
Hy increasing the traffic flowing to the Burlington Street-
bridge, the staff -'s plan will increase the wait required to
get across Riverside Drive and onto the bridge. As one regular
Cambus rider pointed out, the wait at the bridge is increased
by every new increment of -traffic flowing down Melrose. This
fact holds true no matter how wide Melrose itself is.
An enlargement of Melrose Avenue will destroy eight tennis
courts currently available to area residents and will further
shrink the size of the rapidly disappearing athletic fields
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adjacent- to Melrose and Wolf- Avenue.
3. Safety.-
The proposed:expansion will also produce a dangerous
barrier for people moving from the north to the south across
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If the staff. project is -built, -there will remain six intersections in
the Melrose area and 10 intersections in University Heights and wast
Iowa City. The city accident map shows that the great majority of
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accidents occur at intersections.
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The suggestion that University_Ileights-can be coerced to open its
borders to four -lane traffic by running a four -lane highway to either
side of its borders is not befitting a community iahich is interested'
in promoting the public interest by reasonabl methods.;
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The University's 'construction of parking lots on these fields have cut
their size by a third.
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Melrose Avenue. Increased traffic, especially trucks and
the cars of out=of7t'OWI1CrS who are less likely to observe the
speed limits, will make pedestrian crossings more difficult.
Bike riding to and from school and to and from City Park also
will be more dangerous. This is a particular concern because
of the large numbers of children who .must cross Melrose or
whouseit as a- bicycle -route to reach West iligh-School and
the two elementary schools serving the area, Roosevelt and
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Ernest Horn.
Theenlargedroad also will pose a threat to the over 50
preschool children who attend seven clay care centers in the
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Melrose area. One of these centers will be demolished, and
for the remainder the enlarged'highway;poses a safety threat
- to the children and an inconvenience to the parents who must
drive them to the day cure center in a more complex and more
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dangerous traffic environment,
- In sharp contrast to the city staf'f's plan, our alternative
proposals would require a significantly smaller tax expendi-
ture, would result in no evictions; and would destroy or
impair no neighborhoods.
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West High's total enrollment is -906;, Roosevelt has 270 students,,and
Ernest Horn has 321.
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Dun Dum, Friendship,-Bolco, U.P.C.C., Ho 11o, Alice's, and Melrose.
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We aretroublednot only by the scale of the costs associated with
the project, but also by the cavalier manner with which the city's
staff appears to dismiss suggestions that destruction or impairment of
neighborhood quality _is_even aimatter`worthy of serious -consideration
in deciding where a road should beplacedor whether one should be
widened. We believe the city staff should be no less attentive to
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environmental impact than if it were required to be so by law.
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Aside from slight modifications in the Grand Avenue area, our plan
contemplates the widening of Route d from Route 518 to Route 6-218
if and when the evidence suggests that such an expansion is needed
and that some control over residential development along that stretch
of highway will be exercised. -
III. "CURRENT TRAFFIC PROBLEMS 7N THE GRAND AVENUE - MELROSE
AREA--T]IF REIATIVE CAPACITY OF THE STAFF's PLAN AND OUR
ALTERNATIVE I TO SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS EFFICIENTLY
This section analyzes the relative ability of our Alternative I
and the city staff's proposal to solve current problems in the Melrose
Avenue area. Part IV discusses future traffic needs in the area and
how traffic can be moved most efficiently from west Iowa City and
beyond into downtown Iowa City and the west --side hospital complex.
Our Alternative II addresses these questions.
Given the enormous costs associated with the staff's plan, one
naturally assumes that it must be needed to solve an equivalently,
large problem. However, this is not so.
A. The Bottleneck at Byington Road and Grand Avenue.
The main traffic problem in the Melrose area consists of two
bottlenecks which slow the movement of the traffic off Melrose
Avenue onto -the -Burlington Street bridge. The first bottleneck'
is the merger of two lanes of traffic off Byington Road into a
single traffic lane on Grand Avenue, The second is the stoplight
- at Burlington Street and the 19,000 vehicles which daily flow
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north and south through the intersection on Route 6-218. The;
first bottleneck can be cured by widening Byington Road and
eliminating the one -lane merger of traffic at Byington Road, The
second bottleneck, however --traffic on Route 6 -218 --cannot be
eliminated unless the highway is closed. The plain fact is that
no matter how large and straight Melrose Avenue and Byington Road
are, RiversideDrive will remain the primary bottleneck. We
therefore recommend the curving and widening of the intersection
of Byington Road and Grand Avenue, which will eliminate the merger
of two lanes into one. We also recommend a curving of the entrance
to Byington (toad from Melrose Avenue. (See Appendix B.)
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Interstate 80 in the Iowa City region carries between 15,000-18000
vehicles a day.
In addition, we believe that the east -west flow of traffic
can be smoothed and the risk of accident reduced if three addi-
tional changes are made in the immediate Grand Avenue - Melrose
area. First, , traffic entering Grand Avenue from the north spur of
South Grand Avenue should be routed to Grand Avenue via South Grand
Avenue, Melrose Avenue, and Byington Road,: instead of crossing over
the west -bound lane of Grand Avenue traffic as it currently does.
This change will reduce the flow of traffic between the dormitories
and eliminate a bad left-hand turn to the east. Second, Melrose
Avenue between South Grand Avenue and Byington Road should be made
one-way east. This will smooth the flow: of traffic off Melrose
Avenue and South Grand Avenue and onto Byington Road. Third, Grand
Avenue between Byington Road and South Grand Avenue should be made
one-way west, with left -turning traffic from Byington Road and Grand
Avenue Court moving west in what is now the east -bound, -downhill
lane of Grand Avenue.. Fourth, a stop sign should be installed at
the foot of Byington Road, to warn motorists crossing Grand Avenue
that they do not have the right-of-way. These latter two changes-
would smooth the;westeily flow of traffic up Grand -Avenue -;and reduce
the present traffic danger at the Byington Road and Grand Avenue
intersection.
The proposals embraced in -our Alternative 1 -in effect would
make a four -lane divided road between the intersection of South
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Grand Avenue and Melrose Avenue and the Burlington Street bridge --
with Grand Avenue moving traffic west and Melrose and Byington
- moving traffic east.- The diagonal proposed by the staff would be
almost straight,, while our solution includes two turns both east
and west.- However, these turns will make little -time difference
for the motorist since the city's plan contemplates no increase in
the 25-30 m.p.h. speed limit currently in force. -Moreover, the
staff's diagonal will reduce the driving distance between the two
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The distance covered by the staff's proposed diagonal.
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points by only 29% and will produce at best a 10 to 20 second
time saving;--which generally will be consumed in waiting for the
stoplight at the Burlington Street bridge - Route 6-21.8 inter
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B. Traffic_Flow-Between Rienow and Slater Dormitories.
Another traffic problem in tine Grand Avenue area is the ped-
estrian safety
ed-estriansafety hazard caused by the flow of cars between Slater
and Rienow dormitories. This is 3 legitimate problem and could
be solved by construction of an overpass between these buildings.
The staff's proposal will not completely solve this problem since
local traffic to the dormitories, .Field llouse, and hospital area
will continue to flow between the dorms. Our Alternative I
recommends the construction of an overpass.
C. Melrose - Woolf-Rush-Hour _ Congestion.
It is further argued that the staff's current proposrl is
needed to eliminate the congestion that occurs at_the intersection
of Woolf and Melrose Avenues during the morning and evening rush
hours 1•bnday through Friday. lie believe that such a response to
the problem would be excessive and inefficient and that many less
costly and less destructive alternatives exist to alleviate the
pressure at=this -intersection.
In approaching this alleged justification for the staff's pro-
ject, it is important to ask: .11hy does the problem exist? .What -
alternatives are available to cure it? What are their relative_--
_ - Costs?
There always has been a heavier-Chan-usual traffic flow on
Melrose Avenue at the start and close of the working day because
a larger number of hospital employees live to the west, east, and
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south of the hospital area.For many of these-commuters, the
Currentdriving time between these two points .is between 50 and
60 seconds.
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Over 2,500 people are employed_by the University's hospital system.
most direct- route to work takes them onto Melrose Avenue and doom
Woolf Avenue. The traffic volume map at Appendix shows the impact
of this commuter traffic on Melrose Avenue's traffic volume. The
heaviest flow (8,300 vehicles per day) is between Woolf Avenue and
University Heights; the next heaviest flow '(7,100`vehicles per -day)
is between Woolf Avenue and South Grand Avenue. Applying these
standards that are used by the city staff, Melrose Avenue and
Byington Road at their present widths are adequate to handle the
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traffic flows that existed in 1971. Moreover, the traffic`
volume on Melrose did not show significant growth from this 1971
level until this fall. What happened this fall was that the
University of Iowa closed off South Grand Avenue as an access
street to the hospital complex, and traffic formerly using that
route has been redirected over Melrose. Avenue .and Woolf Avenue.
Also, the University's closing andrelocation of Woolf Avenue and
Newton Road last year has meant that hospital -bound traffic that
formerly entered the hospital area from thenorthvia the Iowa
Avenue bridge, Newton Road, and .Woolf Avenue now finds 'it`more
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convenient to make the .trip via -Grand Avenue and Melrose Avenue'.
These University actions, especially the closing of access through
South Grand Avenue, have increased traffic volumes on Melrose and
have increased pressure on the Woolf and Melrose intersection during
the -rush -hours. -Does it-follocn%that Melrose Avenue now must he
widened and a diagonal constructed at a cost of over $2,000,000 in
public funds to "solve" this problem? Such an argument is.identical
to the approach of a manufacturer whose plant produces smoke and
noise which impair the quality of life in adjacent residential areas,
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See Footnotes 27 and 28 at pp, 13 cu 14 infra.
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This diversion was further aggravated this fall by the commencement
of construction of a hospital addition which has closed off access`
from Newton Road to the general hospital parking ramp along the north
side of the main hospital.
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who asks the local; government to solve the problem at public expense
by removing the homes which already are bearing the brunt of the
noise and dirt. As it would be with the factory, the first question
to the University should be: Why are you creating the problem (in'
the University's: case the congestion at Melrose and Woolf) in the
first place?:- Are the traffic changes you.made, which caused the
problem, necessary to your efficient- operation? If the University
cannot show that-its.decisions to close off South Grand Avenue and
Woolf Avenue were both necessary and reasonable in light of the
costs these decisions have imposed on the surrounding area, the
University should be respectfully requested to undo its decisions
which are causing the current problem. And, if the University will
not take reasonable steps in thisdirection, its :requests for the
expenditure of Iowa City tar, money to solve problems it caused
itself should be denied.
Even if the University can justify its creation of the present
problem at the Woolf Melrose interchange, it does not follow that
the proposed project (road widening and straightening) is the most
efficient way to solve the problem. First, there are several alter-
natives open to the University which would relieve the pressure on
this intersection:
1. stagger the hours of employment to avoid the
concentration of traffic at two rush hours
2.
reducethenumber of employee cars driving into
the area by;
- a. raising parking rates in the area.
b. providing cheaper parking on University land
farther from the area, with shuttle buses to
carry the employees to the hospital complex.
c.- encouraging car pools (e.g., by offering lower
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Instead.of reducing the number of cars converging on this intersection,
the University appears to be increasing -it -by building more parking
lots on the playing fields adjacent to Woolf Avenue.
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3. opening South Grand Avenue and Woolf Avenue to
employee traffic during the rush hours.
4, opening another access road to the hospital complex
from Melrose Avenue to the new road running in front
of the Recreation Building.
If the University had to pay the cost of widening Melrose, you
can be sure it would carefully examine and experiment with these
alternativesbefore undertaking such a massive expenditure. As far
as we know, the University has not 'seriously considered any of them.
If after the University does its part, action by the city is
required to deal with the Woolf Melrose intersection alternatives
short of road widening '(e.g., stoplights) should first be tried.
Improved public transportation to the hospital is probably the most
promising and cheapest solution. Furthermore, what evidence is
there that a widening of Melrose Avenue would solve the problem?,
Congestion exists at the intersection because turning traffic must
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Melrose and Woolf must each wait their turn. Widening the road
will not change that basic condition. The only thing that can
"solve" the problem is a cloverleaf. Moreover, simply widening
the road may draw more traffic onto Melrose and make the pressure -
on -the intersection corse than it.now is. ` Finally, we ask that -
the benefits to he gained by solving the traffic"problem" at
Woolf and Melrose, if that were possible - a few minutes 'cut off
the daily commuting time of several hundred University employees --
be weighed -against the costs of this project.
If the adjustments recommended in our Alternative I are made,
the most recent traffic data available (1971) show that Melrose
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Avenue (two-lane, two-way, with 8,300 vehicles per day) and
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The uninterrupted flow capacity for a,two-lane,; two-way street under
ideal conditions is 2,000 vehicles per hour. At peak hours (except
during athletic_ events),' Melrose trafficpossiblyreaches 1,000 vehicles
per hour. The, city staff estimates peak -hour traffic at 12% of daily_
flow. National Academy of Sciences,' National Research Council, Highway
Research Board, Highway Capacity Manual'' -(Special Report 87, 1965),
Table 4.1,'p. 76.
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Byington Road (ttao-lane, one-way, with 3,400 2ehicles per day)
are adequate to handle current traffic loads. It will require
a doubling of traffic on Melrose and a tenfold increase on Byington
before, according to the guidelines used by city staff members, it
would be appropriate. to begin thinking about increasing the size
of these roads.
Moreover,_ except, for the rush-hour traffic problem at woolf
and. Melrose, which was discussed above, the university's planners
agree that the current Melrose - Byington facility is adequate to
handle the University's present land use needs on the west side of
Iowa City.
D. The Melrose Court and Myrtle Avenue Shortcut.
A further argument in support- of the staff's plan is that it
is needed to discourage the use of Melrose Court.nnd Myrtle Avenue
as a shortcut between Melrose Avenue and Route 6-218. This argu-
ment rests on an incorrect assumption that the shortcut- route is
preferred by drivers over the Melrose - Byington facility because
Melrose Avenue is a two-lane road. in fact, the alternative route
is preferred for different reasons. First, the shortcut avoids.
the stoplight and long wait at the intersection of the -Burling ton
- Street bridge and Route 6-218. Second, it is the beginning of
west -east routes to the Summit Street area via the Benton Street
bridge that'are faster than the Burlington Street route. The
project proposed by the staff willnoteliminate the bottleneck
at the Burlington Street bridge, nor will it change driving -
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The uninterrupted flow capacity for a tiro -lane, one-way street under
ideal conditions:is'4,000 vehicles; per hour. At peak hours (except
during athletic 'events), Byington Road traffic possibly reaches
410 vehicles per hour. The city staff estimates peak hour traffic.
at -12% of daily flow. Ibid.
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This statement- excepts, of course, times of athletic events at the
Stadium and Field House, which all sides agree should not provide
the basis for determining road widths.-
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conditions on Burlington Street, It tlierefore will have no
effect on the factors which cause people to prefer the Melrose
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Court shortcut..-
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hortcut-. In sumnary, therefore, the evidence is clear that as far as
current needs are concerned, the present Melrose - Byington facility
is adequate, with the few exceptions already noted, Our; proposed
Alternative I is a proportional and reasonable response to those
problems that do now exist. The city staff's proposal is pure
overkill,
IV. FUTURE TRAFFIC NEEDS--TIIE RELATIVE CAPACITY OF THE
STAFF'S PIAN AND OUR ALTERIWTIVE II TO MEET THal
The secondary line of justification for the Melrose widening and
diagonal, rests on projected future needs of (1) the University of. Iowa --
Hospitals, (2) the urban renewal project and Iowa City's downtown
business community, and (3) future residents in west Iowa City and
arena u2yV.au.. It.aiSu is noni:i:tuu that' cine project (I)..J.$ uueuuu-to
solve the "problem" that will be created when Freeway 518 is connected
to Melrose Avenue, and (2) is needed because it is the first step in
the development of an in -town west:-ea.st highway'stretching along Melrose
Avenue, Burlington Street, Muscatine Avenue, and Scott Boulevard.
We.believethat this series of justifications is based largely.on
unsupported assumptions about future developments and that the proponents
of the project- have presented no evidence to show in what manner and to
what- degree construction of the --project actually will benefit the inter-
ests it is intended to serve. We also believe that the project rests
on unacceptable value and policy:- judgments: about (1) -the role -the -.city
should play in protecting:'in-town neighborhoods, and (2) the price
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0The alternative routes are shorter because they, have fewer stoplights
and less traffic. Burlington Street has many stoplights, and they are
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not timed for a fast west --east trip.
It should be noted that the University's closing of access to the
hospital via the north spur of South Grand Avenue will have the
natural effect of increasing the use of the :Myrtle =Avenue -shortcut.
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present taxpayers and residents of Iowa City sliould be v-pected to
pay for the benefit of -`the University of Iowa, land develop^rs in
west- Iowa City, and _commuters and shoppers who someday will live
in areas on the outskirts of Iowa City and beyond which have not
yet been developed. _
A. The University's HospitalComplex.
- First, how important is the project to the University's hospital
complex? we are told that is is important --but we are not told. how
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it will be important or exactly why it will be better than what is
now available Contrary to statements made on this issue, we think
the facts indicate that the -construction of this project will make
no difference whatever to the ability of the University's hospitals.
to attract and serve their patients.
The first thing to observe about the "hospital" ;justification
is that the University's behavior indicates clearly that it does'
not consider Melrose Avenue to be an important route to the hospital
area from points north and west on 1-80 and 1-380. In the mid -60's
the University opposed the Melroseinterchangeon Freeway 518, and
last year President Boyd re -opened the issue and tried without
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success to get the interchange relocated. And, as recently as
September 28, 1973, President Boyd said, "The University has urged
consideration of methods to reduce traffic which would come from .
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the Melrose interchange."
The second point is that he capacity'. of the current- road; system
and the number of patients the hospital now serves and is likely to
serve 'in_the future support the conclusion that a four -lane Pfelrose
Avenue is not needed by the hospitals. In the last year, approxi -
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mately 300,000 patients came to the University hospitals. This
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Letter from Willard Boyd to Nancy Lineback, September 28, 1973.
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ibid.
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From July 1, 1972 to June 30,-1973: All of the University hospitals
- had 31,457 patient admissions; 261,133 clinic visits; 7,805 patients
by ambulance (an average of four patients per ambulance trip)
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is a daily rate -of -approximately -1,000 patients who enter from -many
directions at all times of the day and night•. -A cursory look at
the traffic flow map (Appendix. E) will show that the current road
network is perfectly adequate to handle this volume. But what- about
the future? The fact is that growth in the number of patients is
controlled by the physical facilities available to treat them. -Tne
new 100 bed addition to the Ceneral Hospital will increase the ;
- total in-patient -capacity only.a tiny fraction since it is being
tuilt primarily to recoup in-patient capacity that has been lost'
over the years by the conversion of wards to smaller rooms. Nor
will the new addition significantly affect out• -patient• capacity.
No major additions currently are planned, and a major new hospital
is not likely to be startedforten yearsatthe-soonest. A
patient growthrateof 1-2% per year, therefore, is a reasonable
estimate; and it is clear that the present road system is perfectly
adequate to handle it.
We agree that, inside the hospital complex itself, traffic
circulation is a nightmare --but the point overlooked by some is,
that the nightmare inside the complex is not caused by the widths
of Melrose Avenue -and Byington Road,
As for our recommendation for handling the "hospital" traffic
problem, we agree with President Boyd's suggestion that methods be
considered to "reduce traffic which would come from the Melrose
interchange." _lie therefore propose that the University. and Iowa -
City; _
1, not designate Melrose. Avenue as a primary route
to the hospital area;
2, designate Route 6-218 and Newton Road from both
its east- and west ends as the main access.routes
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to the University hospitals; and `
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The signs on I-80, I-380, and Freeway 518 indicating what are
the routes to the honpitals are the major determinants of the
routes Laken by incoming patients.
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3. consider the feasibility of opening at- the :VA- Hospital
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an additional point of access to the hospital complex
- from Route 6-218.
B. The University's Pedestrian Campus.
Why then do the University's planners, favor the Melrose pro- -
ject? We learned at our meetings with them that an enlarged
Melrose - Byington system would serve the plan for a "pedestrian-
oriented" campus if and when that concept is adopted, approved,
and executed. And, we believe that the if is a very important
consideration, for the plan has not been; approved by the Board of
Regents and is meeting stiff opposition from within the University
- - community itself. Pbreover,"the central elements of the plan,
closing Westlacm curve and the Iowa Avenue bridge to all traffic,
are vigorously opposed by, the city staff. Also,.if Westlawn curve
is not closed, the entire basis of the University's eventual "need"
for an enlarged Malrose Avenue and diagonal (to serve as an interim
relocation of Route 6-218) evaporates,
Not only, therefore, is it uncertain if: the plan will be -approved
and therefore uncertain if the University will ever actually need a
widened Melrose, the anticipated need is too long-range to.justify
spending public money now to support it. Lven accordingto its own
plan, the enlarged Melrose - Byington facility will not be needed
until 1981-82, after an institutional road -is -built from Route 6-218
(at Rocky Shore Drive) to Melrose Avenue, and Route 6-218 is closed
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at the Weselawn curve. Prudent -planning on the -part of Iowa City
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It has been suggested that the University wants the Melrose -
Byington project constructed now and may be willing to give up
the land to get it built. This desire on the University's part,
however, is based not on land use considerations on the west- side
of the river, but on the University's belief that it must give up
- land for the Melrose project as the price the city demands before ,
it will close certain streets on -the cast campus which the University
wants vacated. 'Thus, the University "wants" the Melrose project now
because of land use needs on the west side. We object to this bar- _
gaining procedure and believe the city for its; part_ should decide
the 'Melrose :- Byington issue on the basis of; legitimate traffic and
land use needs on the west side and not as part of a "deal."
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would require at the very least that no public*funds be committed
to such an uncertain project until (1) it approved, by the Regents,
(2) the City Council and State Highway Commission have decided that
they will close Westlawn curve and the Irnia Avenue bridge to all
traffic, and (3) -the University has spent some of its money onthe
institutional road it currently is talking about building.
A final r point is that the relocation -of Route 6-218 through
the Melrose area will require a much larger facility than the four-
lane highway the city staff is now proposing. Moreover, pouring
19,000 cars down Melrose Avenue will make the entire area unlivable.
President Boyd has stated his desire for "a campus which will put
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people ahead of cars." lie think itis not unreasonable that
people also be put ahead of cars in residential neighborhoods inhere
people are trying to raise their children.
Finally, -,we believe that even if the University needed an
enlarged Dlelrose Avenue today, the burden of cost and sacrifice
it is asking the residents and taypayers of Iowa. City to bear is,
simply too great. We are all. interested in the welfare of the `
Universi.ty and have -raised 'no objection to its planning for its
own internal development. We also understand that University
expansion means some encroachment on the neighboring community
and we have not complained in Che -1st. This time, we feel the
University has asked for too much, has been--insensitive-to leg-
itimate neighborhoodinterests; and has been unwilling to make
what we consider to be reasonable compromises with the citizens
on any point. Moreover, we think many Iowa City taxpayers would
seriously question the propriety of the city government's allocating
2,000,000 scarce tax dollars for the benefit of the University,
especially for -the -sake of such a`nebulous`and `impractical plan.
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C. The Urban Renewal Project, -
The City Manager argues that the Melrose project is important
to the success of the urban renewal project-. The assertion assumes
that if Melrose Avenue is a four-laneroad more shoppers will come
to downtown Iowa City than if it is not.
A brief examination of the map at Appendix C will show why, this
assumption is dead wrong. The actual distance between -I-80 and
I-380 and downtown Iowa City is the same whether a motorist takes
Freeway 518 and Melrose Avenue or goes via I-80 and North Dubuque
_ Street.- However, the driving.t-ime will be much shorter on the
North Dubuque Street route. More than 70% of the North Dubuque
Street route is on a -high-speed interstate, while the Melrose route
is only 50% on a'high-speed road. Also, North Dubuque is a much
faster street than Melrose Avenue will be, even if it is widened.
West high, University heights (with some two-lane stretches), over 20
intersections, stop signs, red lights, and most important, the
delay waiting to cross Route 6-218 at the Burlington Street bridge,
will make the- Melrose entrance to the downtown area less attractive
to motorists coming from points north and west even if it is four:
lanes in Iowa City. There are also an abundance of existing routes
to dowmtown_Iowa City from the south (Routes 1, 218, and 6) which`
will be faster than Melrose Avenue, regardless of its width. (See
Appendix C.)
Finally, we think it is self --evident that the success of'the
urban renewal project is going to depend on the attractiveness of
its shops and stores.Even if Melrose Avenue was a three- to four -
minute faster ride into town than North Dubuque Street, which it
is not, this fact would not increase the volume of goods sold in _-
downtown Iowa City by one dollar.
A variation on the urban raucwIIl argument is that the present two-
lane width of Melrose Avenue eventually will create demand for commercial
development in west Iowa City by residents who rebel at the long drive
into Iowa City. The increased commercial development, it is sail,
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will compete with the urban renewal area and hurt it. That a 10-20
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second -- shorter ride to downtown Iowa City could make any differ.-
ence in demand for commercial development in west Iowa City is
inconceivable. Also, the long-range zoning plan for west Iowa City
shows that only a small area will be available for commercial develop-
ment. Finally, it can -be -argued just as easily that if a shopping
center is built in west Iowa City, a fast road from downtown, which
the staff's proposal is not, will lure in -town customers away from
the urban renewal area and hurt it.
D. Future Growth in West Iowa City.
The argument that anticipated future growth in west Iowa City
requires the project assumes (1) a certain rate of growth, and
(2) that the desires of the future residents of; these areas for
a 10-20 second faster rideintoIowa City justify the destruction
and impairment of existing in -town neighborhoods.
First, it appears that: the staff is basing its growth projec-
tions on the past growth rate in Iowa City and on the 1965 Mid -
American Appraisal and Research Corporation Market- Study, which
projected a'30,000 University of Iowa student population by 1980.
Itisnow apparent that the student population has stabilized at
about the current 20,000 -,21,000, that the 30,000 student figure
never will be reached, and that as a result future development- in
west Iowa City will proceed at a much slower rate than in the:.
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pasta -
Second, the long-range zoning plan approved by the Johnson
County Regional Planning Commission will drastically limit -what
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This time savings could resultfromconstruction of the diagonal.'
The widening of -Melrose Avenue in Iona City will not reduce the
driving :-time- "into the -downtown :area. --
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University growth rate ,explains virtually all of the residential
growth rate in Iowa City, The stabilization of student population
reflects the unanticipated and sharp drop of total live births in
Iowa in recent years and the increased use of community colleges.
Total live births in Iowa dropped 23% between the period 1955-63
and the period 1964-72. Bureau of Vital Statistics, Iowa Department
of Health.
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would be the normal growth rate in west: Iowa City. Nearly one-half
of the undeveloped sector is in a "holding area"- (Area 33), and
the vast bull: of the remaining undeveloped land abutting Melrose
Avenue is owned by the University or will be zoned for large lots
(four to six families per acre; Areas 34 and 38).
Third, the staff proposal considers the desire of outlying -
shoppers and commuters for a quicker ride into Iowa City to be of
far greater _importance than we believe is justifiable. Iowa City
is not a metropolis, and even at rush hours has only minor traffic
delays,--Under-normal conditions, with the road as is, the trip
from West high to downtown Iowa City is only 8-10 minutes. The
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staff's
proposal will cut that trip by at most 10-20 seconds,
for the major barriers to a speedy trip dotmtoWn--University Heights,
West High, a 25-30 m.p.h. speed limit, unlimited access, stop signs,
heavy traffic on Route 6-218, and stoplights between the bridge
and downtown -=will remain regardless of the widtli of Melrose and
the diagonal. The "need" -the city seeks to meet even if west Iowa
City, is developed is so trivial it cannot possibly justify the
costs' associated with the staff's current -'proposal.
E. Increased Traffic from Freeway 518.
The Freeway 518 argument is: the interchange at Melrose will
put more traffic on Melrose Avenue this will create n problem;
and the staff's project will solve -the problem.
- It is true that ,the Freeway 518 Melrose interchange will put more
traffic onto Melrose, and this may create a'problem in the Melrose
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but the widening
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This time would be saved by the diagonal from South Grand Avenue to
the-Uridgc. The widening of Melrose Avenue within Iowa City will not
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At this time, no one knows what the increase in volume will be. (This
is a question tileRegional Planning Commission's Traffic Study may
provide as answer to.) ;And, of course, we do riot know whether the
present- road system will be adequate to handle the increased flow.
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of Melrose will not solve the potential problem --it will make
it worso. The staff argument that the increased traffic from
Freeway 518 requires the widening of Melrose begs the question
presented by the construction of the Freeway 518 interchange,; which
is; What should be the city's response to a mighway Commission
decision that threatens an Iowa City residential neighborhood
with increased -_traffic? We think that unless there is an over-
riding reason to -the contrary, the city in such circumstances
should act to protect the residential area. In this case, the
city's policy should seek,to reduce, not .increase, the traffic
which will come from the Melrose interchange. The staff's assump-
tion that there is nothing the Iowa City government or anyone else
can do to control the volume of traffic coming onto Melrose from
Freeway,518 is not correct. The fact is that the actions of the
Iowa` City government what it recommends should be placed
on the Freeway 518 Melrose exit sign; whether or ;not it builds
the Melrose project, whether or not it encourages development in
west Iowa City) will have a large influence on 1101.1 much additional
traffic goes onto Melrose. Rather than considering alternatives
that would protect the t4elreso area, the city staff goes forward
With a proposal that aggravates the area's problems byencouraging
more traffic. Instead of following the staff's proposal, we urge
the city to discourage the flow of traffic from Freeway 518 onto
" Melrose Avenue by;
1. maintaining Melrose as a two-lane, 'two-way local
- street- to serve primarily resident shoppers,
commuters, and hospital users;
2, recommending that Melrose -not- be identified on
I-80, I-380, and Freeway 518 as a route to the
hospital and downtown Iowa City;
3, barring through truck traffic from Melrose;
4. designating for traffic coming from the south, Highways 1
and 218 as t-he_main through -traffic and truck routes into
Iowa City From Freeway 518;
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5. designating I-80 and North Dubuque 'Street as the primary"
route to downtown Iowa City from points west and north,
and
6.`'` designating I-80 and Routes 6-218 as the primary routes
from out-of-town to the University's west -side hospital
complex.
In assessing the potential flow of traffic from Freeway 518
onto Melrose, it should be noted that there are several "naturae'
factors that will tend to minimize the attractiveness of Melrose
Avenue as a route from Freeway 518 into downtown Iowa City and
thereby will minimize the volume ofitraffic coming onto Melrose
Avenue. These factors will exist whether or not Melrose Avenue
is widened,
First, University Heights stoutly refuses to open its borders
to a four -lane road and promises to keep a low speed limit even
if Freeway 518 opens. Second, the many homes, pedestrians, and
intersections along Melrose Avenue will require low speed limits,
and additional stop signs or red lights are a distinct possibility.
Fourth, traffic flow in: `and 'out of West High School will be a
bottleneck for several hours a day. Fifth, the Burlington Street
bridge intersection will continue as the major barrier to a fast
ride into town, along with the manystoplights between the bridge;
and the center of town. Sixth, a faster route into Iowa City
exists for traffic from the north (I-380) and west (I-80) via. the
Dubuque Street interchange on 1-80 and for traffic from the south
on Freeway 518 via Route 1. All of these conditions make the future
- Melrose traffic flow from Freeway 518 at best uncertain. But what-
ever it may turn out to be, the city should in the meantime discourage
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The staff project-" contemplates_ unlimited access and_a 25-30 m.p.h.
speed limit in Iowa. City.
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the flow of traffic onto Melrose and leave the street its current
size.
Also, we recommend that when it seeks to determine whether
Melrose or any other street needs widening, the city staff should
inquire of the area residents who use the streets each clay. ve
are entitled to notice and a chance to present alternatives when
The city is planning projects that will take our homes and destroy
our neighborhoods. Because we had no access to the crucial stages
of the planning process for this project, we now face a city staff
_convinced of the correctness of its plan and interested only in
refuting our arguments of protest rather than really discussing
and evaluating the many alternatives to the current proposal that
do exist. The fact that we did not havea chance to be heard on
the wisdom of the project until after it was finally decided on
by the staff may partly explain why the nearly unanimous voice of
protest from residents of the Melrose area -appears to have less
influence on the staff than the "voices"' of people who have not _
yet moved into undeveloped areas of the city and beyond. In any
event, if this project receives any further. consideration -by the
city staff, we ;believe we should be invited to participate in the
process on a continuing basis.
F. A, Highway from the,l•7est to'East 'of Iowa City.
The final justification for the.project;is the assertion that
Iowa City needs a west -to -east four -lane in -town highway running
from Freeway 518 to I-80 over Melrose Burlington Street, Muscatine
Avenue, and ScottBoulevard and that the Melrose project is an
-
important step in the completion of :the project. We believe this `
grand proposal will make the map more symmetric, but there is no
demonstrated need for it now or in the future, it frustrates the
objective of taking through -traffic around instead of through the
city, and virtually every person in its path is opposed. We believe
that most of the arguments against the Melrose project apply to the
entire plan; it will cost millions, and will needlessly destroy
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many desirable neighborhoods. All of this for .the sake of what?
At most a few minutes saved a shopper, commuter, or interstate
traveler. Moreover, before the city undertakes the first step ---
of such a massive and controversial plan which would affect the.
entire city, it should conduct a`referendum on the entire plan.-
The Melrose project is even more difficult to accept when one
considers the many unmet needs in Iowa City in the areas of: public
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.transit, health, and housing. in our view,-ifthemoney'
budgeted for the Melrose project must- be spent, it should be spent
for these higher -priority programs which destroy nothing and meet
far more legitimate needs.
In conclusion, we believe that the evidence supporting the Melrose
project utterly fails to justify the staff's proposal. For this
reason, we urge Council to direct the staff to undertake Melrose -
Byington improvements_ of the type suggested in our Alternative I
and to protect the Melrose area by undertaking the steps we have
suggested in our Alternative II.
AIso, 'if any further consideration is given to the project,
we should be given notice and an opportunity to be heard on a
continuing; basis. Finally, wexequest that the city staff be
directed to submit in writing a documented (cost/benefit) justi-
fication of its 'plans for the Melrose - Grand Avenue area, that
we.be given access to all relevant information,_ and that we. be,.
given an opportunity to respond in writing to any further staff
proposals affecting the Melrose area.
43
Where federal subsidies are available for the purchase of buses.
44/
The 1974 Budget -proposes a $45,000 cut in support to the Johnson County
Department of Public Health, ,which provides many valuable services,
through such organizations as the Visiting Nurses Association, to
residents of Iowa City.
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ESTDATE OP COSTS Or MELROSE PROJECT
Estimation proceeds os Lhe assumption that the bonds issued pay 6.5%
interest annually. T1•10 estimates
are made; one contemplates a --bond
issue with term of 10 years; the other a bond
issue With term
of 20 years
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PMelrose: Component Costs
Interest
Project Cost Payments
Interest
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_Outright 10 Year Ponds
Payments on
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20 Year
Phase I:
1974 Issuance -of $525,000
in G.O. Bonds
$ 525,000 $ 341,250
$ 682,500
($34,125 Yearly)
($34,125 Yearly),
Phase II --1976-77:
a. Use of $1651000 in
General Revenue
Sharing
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Opportunity Costs
on $i65,Uuu7.
on ,ii65;uuu-:
b- Issuance of -$585;000
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in G.O. Bonds
585,000 380,250!
760,500
($38,025 Yearly)
($38,025 Yearly)
Totals
1,275,000
721,500
'1,443,000
-- Opportunity
i- Opportunity
Costs on
$165,000::
Costs on
$165,000:::
*Assuming that the $1652000 could
that amount, which debt
be used to retire a presently existing
debt in
required
term, the opportunity cost would
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interest_ payments of 6.5% and had 10
be $107,250.
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that tile $165,000 could
that amount, which debt
be used to retire a presently existing debt in
required
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interest payments of 6.5% and had 20
$214,500.
yearn to
II. -Melrose;_ Total Project Costs
10 Year Financing
20 Year financing
$1,996,500-+ Opportunity
on $165,000 = $2,103,750$2,718,000.+
Costs
Opportunity
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CITIZals PETITION September 18, 1973
to//-�rU>t to
_ TFsT CITY COUNCIL OF IGWA CITY, IOWA
In ReProposed Melrose Avenue -E -'
xpansion end Disgonal
e, the undersigned,
MelroseMrespectfully request that the proposed Plan -to convert
Avenue into a four -lane arterial h'ighwey -and to construct e
lane divided diagonal from Melrosethe new four t'
deleted from both the: Annual Budget for 1974 -end Burlington eCapital Ireet,emenzs be - �r
Budget.
mptovements ,
Wu bolicve that if the proposed plan is _carried out, it:
1. will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimparied resi-
dential neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
tr
2- will create a serious ,safety 'hazard particularly for the students of
Wast High School andtwoelementary. schools, Particulaooseveltrly
o fithest uden
3 will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
'� 14111' CaUSC ECT•i ous personal . hardships-dnd Finccnvenianco rto .di�dividuals
Icwa City
s will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of
:
6. will reduce funds available for :higher f
mass transit and health services g Priority programs, including „•
7• will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential Neigh-
borhoods
8 kck
will destroy 8 of the present -16 stadium tennis courts.
9•'Will encourage the university to, approve a -connector road from Melrose
Avenue to Highway 6-218 in CoralvIlle. The construction. of this road would
run through the present intramural fields west of the Recreation Buildin
destroying 7 of the 7 flag football fields, end:a of ;the' s2ftba g F '
:•Je do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons
living outside Iowa Cit aj
Y ( slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly
justify the cost and hardships that itt will impose on the citizens of the Iowa
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City and University Communities. For these reasons, we believe the project
is not in to public interest and should be dropped.
Name Address '
(Streetaand Residence No.) T Neumbere
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CITIZENS pLTITION September 18, 1973 ,.
to/Ldu'o
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
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In Re: pr000sed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Dia oval
Z'Je, the undersigned, respectfully request that the
Melrose se Avenue into a four -lane arterial highway endrto�conssed tructlan te newfour-
from
divided diagonal from Melrose Avenue, to the Burlington Street bridge be
deleted from both the Annual Budget for 1974 and the Capital-lmPxovements
Budget.
'eJe believe: thaw
if the proposed plan -is carried out, it:
1• will destroy or produce incalculable damage to dential neighborhoods in Iowa Ci t
ty and University Heightsyet unin'naried resi-
2• will create a serious safety hazard particularly. for the students of
High School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn. il
3 will endanger nine child -car in the area
4.-- ::•fill-capose ar oup perscnnl.hardshipsidnd-inccnvenienco-rto•iridividuels
5• ill impose a significant t
Iowa City ane'unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of,
6- will reduce funds available for
higher priority programs, including
mass transit and health services r '
-7. will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neigh-
borhoods
0 u'—ill—destroy a of the present 16 stadium tennis courts.
9 will encourage the universityove
Avenue to Highway 6-218 in Coralvilleto as
runuction road fromead Mal would rwi through the present -intramural fields west of the Recreation Building.
this r
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destroying •7 of the 7 flag football fields, and .5. of .the'. sct£tbp • .
+o.ttc. ..t 11::fields.-
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'de do not believe the marginal benefits this pr47ect will produce for persons
giving outside Iowa Cit -
y (a slightly faster ride into Iowa'Ci
justify the cost and hardships that itt will i City) can possibly }'
City and University Communities. Forthese reasons* wehbelievecitizethe project 8
is
not in thens of r
public interest and should be dropped.
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blame
Address
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Number
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CITIZEN'S PETITION
to
:I-III'.CITY COUNCIL 01: IOWA CITY', IOPIA
11 Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
e, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
nto a four -lane arterial highway and to.construct a new four -lane divided diagonal from
elrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget.for
974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
e believe that if the proposed plan is carried out,, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired resi.dential
eiphborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) rill create a serious safety hazard, particularly for. the students of West High
drool and t:ao-elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest horn
(5) will 'endanger nine_ child-care centers in the area-
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant: and unwanted tax -burden _on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, i.ncluding mass transit
nd health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
'c do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
utside Iowa -City (a"sli.ghtly-faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly -justify the costs
nd hardships that it will impose on the citi.zens of Iowa City.. For these reasons, we
elieve the project is not in the ,public -interest-and -should be dropped. -
Name Address Telephone
(Street $=liesidence No.) Number -
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-._- -_-- -- - _ CITIZENS PETITION
to
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed McIrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane-arterial highway and to construct `a'new `four-lane divideddiagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street_bridge,be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
`We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or-produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4)willcause', serious personal hardships and inconvenience' to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly, justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
`beli.evo the project is not in the public interest and should be ;dropped.
Name _ Address Telephone
(Street & Residence No.) Number
L lip
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• CI'll ZENS PKTI'I'ION •
_. to -
111E CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request thattheproposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to`con struct'a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974'and 'the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential.
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the:,area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax `burden -on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we -
' believe the project is not in the publicinterest, and, shouldbe. dropped.
_Name Address Telephone
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CI'lZENS PETITION •
to
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Till: CITY COUNCIL OF -IOWA -CITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan; to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterialhighwayand to construct a new four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose 'Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be; deleted -from -both -the -.Annual Budget for
7974 and the Capital Improvements_ Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
_(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods-in.Iowa:City and University Heights
- (2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
i,School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the arca
(4) will cause seriouspersonal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City -
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and --health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase -truck -traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify, the costs
Tand hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
lbelieve the project is not'in-the public interest and should be dropped
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CITIZENS PETITION
to
Till: CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA `
In`Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose. Avenue
- into a four -lane arterial highway, and to construct anew four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue -to-the -Burlington Street bridgebe deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet .unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard -particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn _
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services - -
_ (7) willunnecessarilyincrease truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
Ile do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for, persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the 'costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City._ For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the
7public
,� interest and should be dropped.
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to
THE CITY COUNCIL 01; IOWA CITY, 'IOWA
In lie Prollo,.ud blelrosc Avenue Expansion alld-Di.a;o1 nal - - -
We, the undersigned,. reslicctfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenu
into a four-Lane arterial highway and, to construct_; new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington-Street-bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for j
-1974 and the Capital Improvements Iludget.
We believe that if 1:he proposed plan is carried out, it: yet unimpaired residential
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West Iligh
School and two clementary_schools, Roosevelt and_r-rnest Horn -
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personalhardshipsand inconvenience to individuals-
(S) will impose a-significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
11e do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify tile costs
and hardships that it will impose on the _citizens of Iowa'Ci.ty. for these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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In_Ke: 111opoe:ed 14c1rusc Avenue Iizpansion and UiaLoual
'We, the undersigned,_ respectfully-; request -that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-IMW arteri.al. highway and to construct a new four-Ione di.vi.ded diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to-the Burlington Street bridge be deleted -from hot.h-the Annual Budget: for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.` -
Ile believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable daninge to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University 110igots -
(2) will create a serious safety hazard p.i ticularly for the student's of: (lest High
School and twwo clementary-schools,-Roosevelt'and Ernest Norn
-(3) grill endanger nine child-care centers 'in,the arca,
(4) will cause serious personal hardships: and inconveni.ence to i.ndi.viduals
(5) will impose a significant and uniranted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higherpriority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) rill unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for-persons diving
'outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will. impose on fhe citizens-of Ioxa City. For these reasons, a:c
believe the project is not in the public interestandshould be dropped.
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• CITIZEN'S 1'liT11,10N •
to
?HE CITY COUNCIL 01: IOWA CITY, IOWA'
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
ke, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to cont Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal.from
Melrose Avenue to_the .Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential �}
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University heights
(2) will create a serioussafetyhazard particularly for the students of West High
Schoolandtwo elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
_(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(S) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on, the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City {a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify 'the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we t
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped. 1
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THE CITY COUNCIL 01 1041\ Cll'1', IOWA
'�'rIn Rr hrooscd Helrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, -.respectfully request that the proposed plan'to-convert -Melrose Avenue - into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a now four-lane-divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Strect bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if--the--proposed plan is carric^'out, it:---
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable (image to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City, and University lleiglts
` (2)'-will create a serious safety hazard pr,rticularly for the students of {Yost High
.School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt ;lad :rErnest -:Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the _arca
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(S) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods -
Ile do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can 'possibly 'justify the cost_:
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City.. For `.these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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CITIZENS ('li1'1'1'lOP1
to
Tl : ClTY-COUNC11. 01: -IOWA 'CITY, IOWA' -
fit Re:. Pruposed Melrose Avenue Expansions and Diagonal -
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert F',olrose ,Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct a, new four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deletedfromboth the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.'
1:'e believe that if the proposedplan is carried out, it:
(1) wi11 destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Io::a City and University; Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and es,'o elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest )torn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconveniencetoindividuals
(S) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(b) will reduce funds available for higher_ priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not lclieve the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City)_ can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it Will. impose on the citizens of Iowa City.- Forthesereasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be'drupped:- -
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(Street $ Residence No) Number
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••pu•mber 18 1975
CITIZENS 111:1,1T7012
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THE CITY COUNCIL 01: IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: i rojioscd Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
i
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue - {�
into_a four -lane arterial highway, and to construct a new four -lane -divided -diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget. _
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(l) -will' -destroy or produce incalculable damage, to as yet unimpaired residential
_neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly -for - tile students of West High
'School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will rause serious personal hardships and inconvenience toindividuals
(5) will impose ,a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic throughresidentialneighborhoods
E
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living j
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City), can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the, project is not in the public interest and should be dropped
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_ C17IZGNS PETITION.-
_. - - to...-.
Till: CITYCOU;:CIL OF IOWA CITY, IOIVA
in Itr: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert I:clrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct a new four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlirngton Street bridge be deletedfromboth the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget:
We believe ,that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) o -:i1] destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
ncighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools,Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the arca
(4) will cause serious personal hardships.and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden ontiletaxpayers of Iowa City
(6)willreduce fundsavailablefor higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the ,aarginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside lowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
anti hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, tae
believe the project is not, in tilepublicinterest and should be dropped.
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to : THE CITY COUNCIL 01: IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
we -the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to Convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct a new four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget -
We believe that if the -proposed plan iscarriedout, it: -
-.,(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as _yet unimpairedresidential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest;Ilorn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area -
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on`the taxpayers of. Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services -
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly 'faster ride into Iowa City) cal possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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(Street f,"Residence No.) : Number
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CITIUNS PETIT]ON
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TI1L CITY COUNCIL 01- IOWA-C1'1'Y, IOp;A
In-lic: Proposed Melrose Avenue --Expansion -and Oiapon71 -
We. the, undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-hale arterial.highway and to construct_ anew four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Iludget.
We believe that. if tile.proposed -plan is carried out, it: 9
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City "and University ilcights
(2) will create a-scri:ous safety hazard particularly for thestudents of I;'est Iligh
School and two diementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Ilorn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the .,ren
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden onthetaxpayers of Iowa City
(6)`%Vill reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and.health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project willproduce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa Ci.ty) can possible• justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens-of Iowa City. per these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and'should be dropped.
Name Address Telephone
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c1T1ZeNS PETITION
to
THE CITY COUNCIL 01: IOWA CITY, IOPL\--
_In Re Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal- _
Pte
tile undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert PlelrosIa Avenue
into a fou" l;ir.e arterial higho-.ay and to construct a new • four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose AvcuJc- to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
iicighborhoode. in Iowa City and University lleights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of Kest high
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest horn
(3) will endanger -mine child-care centers in the area
(4) wjII cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher pri
and health services ority programs, including mass transit
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe ,the marginal benefits this project Will produce for
outside--Iotira City '(a slightly faster ride into Iowa Cil}' justify the costs
can possihpersons living
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of
believe Io;,a Ciay, For these reasons, we
he project is not in 'the publico interest and should be dropped,
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C I "1"I ZI 1JS..1'!°TI'f lON
to
THL CI Y COUNCIL Of IOWA CITY, IOWA
in Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal �'t7�/}
We,
the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to com AeYo1 P /Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from
'Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from boththeAnnual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it: - !✓ 1
(1) %fill destroy or produce incalculable drunage tows yet unim�airod residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of hest- High
School and two elementary_ schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers ill tile area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant andunwantedtax burden onthetaxpayers of Iowa City `
(G) will reduce funds available for-higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services - -
- (7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residenti.al neighborhoods"
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Sowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iown'City. For these reasons, we
believe-the-project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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September Ib 1973
CITIZENS PETITION
to
Till: CITY COUNCIL Op IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
Wc, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane -arterial highway and to construct a new four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Streetbridgebe deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital- Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposedplanis carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage`to :s yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High"
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Born
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4).wi.11 cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(S) will impose a significant and unwantee. tax.burden onthetaxpayers of ,Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher• priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck tra.7fic through residential neighborhoods
We do not -believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into ' -Iowa City) can; possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. .For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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septembvi, 18, 1973
• CITHIENS PH ITI 0 N •
to
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal - _-- - -
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct a new four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
19744 and the Capital Improvements Budget. -
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Iforn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project Will producc for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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(Street F, Residence No.) Number
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Septcmhcr 18, 1975
CITIZENS r1 ITION •
to
?HI: CITY -COUNCIL OF IONA CITY, IOWA:
Re: Proposed Melrose Avenuc Expansion and Diagonal
We. the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct a new four -lane divided diagonal from
MelroseAvenueto the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for -
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan -is -carried out, it,:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculabledamage to as Yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of Nest High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) -will -cause serious personal hardships andinconvenienceto individuals
(5) will impose a -significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health scrvi.ces
(7) will unnecessarily increasetrucktraffic through residential neighborhoods`
-Ple do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City '(a slightly faster ride intoIowaCity) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on thecitizens of Iowa City, For these reasons, we
believe the project -is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
Name _ Address Telephone
(Street F, Residence No.) Number
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- September IS, 197.1
• cIT121:14S 1'rTITIoI: •
to
THE CITY. COUNCIL OF,_IOWA-CITY, IOWA -- -
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that-the-proposed plan to convert: Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue totheBurlington Street bridge be dele'.ed from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it: -- - - -
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
- neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of hest High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest :Ilorn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(Q) will cause serious personal -hardships"and inconvenience to ;individuals
(5) will. impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services - -
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe "the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
andhardshipsthat-.-it-willimpose on the citizens of Iowa City. Forthosereasons, we -
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be, dropped.
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• CITI7.1:NS ITTI T ION •
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- T44P-4 ,- 1'-COUNCIL OF IOWA .CITY, IOWA
li: 1te: propo::ed MeIrose Avenue Expansion. and Diagonal
we, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a:nei: four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculabledamage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area _
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
�(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds:available -for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride.i.nto Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Ior:a City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
Name Address Telephone
(Street £, Residence No.) Number
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to
THE CITY COUNCIL 01: IOWA CITY, IOPL1
In Ile: I'roposc•d Melrose Avenue I'.xpansion and Diagonal
we, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert 14cirose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided die onal -from
laelrosc Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from Both the. Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage tows yet unimpaired residential
'neighborhoods in Iowa City and University heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of Nest High
School and two elementary schools, I:oosevelt and, Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care _centers in the area
-(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenienco to individuals -
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax, burden on the taxpayers of low., City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the cost's
and hardships that it will
impose oil the citizens of'lowa City. for these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest andshould be dropped.
Name Address Telephone
i(Street $ Iesidence No.) Number
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'fill• C1"fY COUNCIL 01: IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Propo cd +tclro�c Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigued, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal .from
Melrose Avenue to the Ilurlinl;ton Street -bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the nroposed planiscarried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable, damage to as yet unimpaired resi.dential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and talo elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause -serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will. impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa Ci.ty
(6) will. reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily, increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons-living
outside lowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City.- For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped. • _
Name Address Telephone
(Street G Residence No.) Number
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CI•I'Ii1-NS PIi7'1'IION •
to _
THE CITY COUNC11, OF IOWA CITY, IOWA -
In Rei Proposed Melrose Avenue !.xpansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that .the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct a -new four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for -
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
we believe -that -if -the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy -or produce incalculable damage to -as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest horn
(s) will endanger nine child-care centers in the,area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience, to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside IowaCity(a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
- and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iot.'a City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interestand should be dropped.
Name Address Telephone
(Street f, Residence No.) Number
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•_ .cptember 16, 197.1:
CITIZENS PETITION -
to
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
:In Ile: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion andDiagonal
We,, the undersigned,-respectfully"request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct anew four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge he deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believethat if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable. damage to as yet unimpaired residential _
neighborhoods in Iowa City andUniversityHeights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
: School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger mine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
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(5)willimpose -a:significant-and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce fundsavailable for, higher priority programs including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly` faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of lova City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be _dropped:
Name Address Telephone
(Street F, Residence No.) Number
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CITIZENS PETITION
-. to-
TIiE CITY COUNCIL OF 101VA CITY, IOIPA
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
-.We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed-plan to convert. Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct anew 'four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from-both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable-deunage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in`lowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Ilorn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including rass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits thisprojectwill produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of I04:a City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
Name- Address Telephone
(Street F, Residence No.) Number
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- • crrl�clas Pi:'r1•noN
THil CITY COUNCIL OE IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: -Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diakonal-- -- -
We, the, undersigned, respectfully request thattheproposed 'plan to convertMelrose Avenue
into a f0ur-Ja1lC arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the lmnual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet.unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in 'Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and incom enience to individuals
(S) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods`
We do not.believe the marginal benefits this ,project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa Ci.ty) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project isnotin the public interest and should be dropped.
Name Address Telephone
(Street G Residence No.) _ Number
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•'• Scptcmbc•r 16, 197.1 -
CITIZENS PETITION
to
Till: C1lY COU11Cll. 01: IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Pro losed Mel rose Avenue Ftipaasion and Oiapon tl
WC, tile undersigned, respectfully request that - the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial lught."ay and to construct a ricin four-lane divided diafrom
Melrose Avenue _to-the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annualgonal
onalBudget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget,
Ile believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) Will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University licights
(2) will create
School and a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
two to
schools, Roosevelt and ;Ernest-Ilorn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships:and inconvenience to individuals
(S) Will impose a significant and unalanted"tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City {
(G) will reduce funds available
and health services- for higher priority programs, including mass transit
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods l
Ile do riot believe themarginalbenefits this project hill produce for persons living
outside Ior.•a Cit
(a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that itrill impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
in
believe the project is not the public interest and should be dropped.
Name
b Address 1
JJA�re
(Street_$ Residence No. Number
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cl rizens rl:T l r1oN
to
/J THE CITY COUNCIL 01: IOWA CITY, IOWA
I Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
:We, the undersigned, respectfully. request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway, and to construct _a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
lie believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to'as-yet "unimpaired residential.'
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2)-will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4)- will cause serious personalhardships r, and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers-of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority` programs, including mass transit
and health services - -
`(7) will unnecessarily' increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
Ile do not believe the marginal' benefits'thi.s project will produce for persons living `
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. -For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and'should be; dropped.
Name Address Telephone
(Street `$ Residence No.) Number,
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I:7T�zl ws Inn -i•1 ION
to ,
THE CITY COUNCIL 01: IOWA CITY, IOWA
In-Ite- Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
intoa four -lane -arterial. highway and _to.construct a - new :-four-1 ane: divided diagonal .from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street -bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements -Budget.- -
We believe that if the proposedplan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet- unimpaired residential
-neighborhoods in Iowa City and University_ Heights_
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools,_Roosevclt and _Ernest Ilont
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenienceto individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginalbenefits`thi.s project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it wrill impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For, these -reasons, -we-
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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- CI'1'IZL11S PETITION •
to .!
THE CITY COUNCIL of, IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re:Proposed mclrose Avenue I-xpansion and Diagonal
We, tile undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert t-lelrose Avenue -
into a
venueinto'a four -lane arterial highway and to -construct a new four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington -Street -bridge -be deleted from ..both _the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget._
Ile believe that if the proposed; plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West high
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest -llorn --
(3) will endanger nine child-care.centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted taxburdenon the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available forhigherpriority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living-
outside Iowa City ,(a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
" believe the project is 'not-in-the:public interest and should be dropped.
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(Street $,Residence No.) Number
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CITIZENS PET11
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THE CITY -COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal -
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct a nerd' -four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
' 1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if, the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential _
_ neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
_(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West -High
-
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in-the'area
(4) will cause serious; personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the ,taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and healthservices
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic --through residential' -neighborhoods -
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for Persons living
_-outsides Iowa City (a slightly faster ride -into Iowa City) can.possibly'justify the 'costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of: Iowa City.For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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eptember 18, 1973
- d `CITIZENS .-ITT 1.11014
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t TUE C17 -Y COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re:----proposed-Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal -
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterialhighway and to construct a new four -lane -divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage, to as yet unimpairecl residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City -and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of Nest High
School and two elementary `schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Uorn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa city
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify _the costs
and hardshipsthatit will impose on the citizens of Iowa -City. For ;these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interestandshould be dioppth
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(Street E Residence No.) Number
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;_; CITIZENS 11I:11TION
to
THE CITY :COUNCIL-.01: IOWA CITY, IOWA -
In Re: Proposed Mclrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
-We,. the undersigned, respectfully request that, the proposedplanto convert Melrose Avenue
into a Your-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided ;diagonal _from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from-both -the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, i.t:
(1) will destroy or produce,-incalculable-damage to as yet unimpaired-residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West:High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger Bine child-care centers i.n the area -
(4) will cause serious_ personal hardships and `inconvenience 'to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including, mass transit
and health services.
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
Ile do not believe the marginalbenefitsthis project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into'Iova -City) can possibly-justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For ,these ,reasons, 'wc
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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(Street FResidence
No.) .Number
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C1'Il..ENS PI:I'1'I'10P1
to
_.. THE CITY -COUNCIL -OP IOWA CITY, IOWA
In ke: Proposed Melrose Avenue -Expansion and Diagonal
We. the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convcrt'Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane ;arterial highway and to construct a new four -lane -divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
Ile believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
_ (1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest llorir
(3) will endangerninechild-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential -neighborhoods
Ile do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightlyfaster' ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. Forthese reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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111E CITY COUNCIL 01: IOWA. CITY, IOWA
In Re: _.ProposedMelrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned,. respectfully request that the proposed plan to -Convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and Uni.versity;11eights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West Nigh
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Noi71
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will causelserious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers'of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher_ priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not.believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living -
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride- into Iowa_City) -can :possibly justify .the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the Citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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(Street $ Residence No.) Number
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• CI•I-IZ&IS I'in-).1ION, •
to
-Tilt: CITY COUNCIL 01: 10WA CITY, IOWA" - - -
111 1e: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and: Diagonal
We, tile -undersigned,-:respectfully;.-requestthat the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a-four-lane arterialhighwayand to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge he deleted from both tile Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City :and -University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Ilorn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden oil the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for _higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services -
(7)_will ,unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
Ile do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside _Iowa City (a slightly faster ride,into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
' and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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(Street $ Residcnce.No.) Number
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to -
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tiCITI' COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
//w _
Ili Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, _the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to,convert Melrose-Avenue-
into a four-lane arterial highway and to-construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge_be deleted from both the Annual Budget- for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget;
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious .safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the -area -
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods-
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
` outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly-justify the costs
<and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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September IF 1973
CITIZENS PI:PI'1ION
t` THE CITY COUNCIL Op IOWA CITY, IOWA -
In iter Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We; the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to.convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to- construct .a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
' Ile believe that iftheproposed plan is carried out, it: - _ -
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damagetoas_yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa Cityand University Heights -
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt andErnest Horn „
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious; personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted.tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for, higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
Ile do not.believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster .ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
- and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. _For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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CITIZENS i'IiTi•IION -
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA -
�de�
'�-�in1Re: : Proposed Melrose Avenuelixoansion and Diagonal
` We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to .convert Melrose Avenue
into a -foie• -lane arterial.highway and to construct a new four -lane divided 'diagonal `from -
`Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge he deleted from both the Annual -Budget for
1974 and the Capital.Improvements Budget.
Ile believe that if the proposed.plan iscarriedout, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
- (2)will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of Lest High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted -tax burden on the taxpayers of: Iowa- City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priorityprograms, including 'mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase true]: traffic through residential neighborhoods
Ile do not.believe the marginal benefitsthisproject will produce for persons living
outside lowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can.possibly'justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and.should be dropped.
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(Street $ Residence No,) Number
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CI'1'1Zi:NS I'I'i IT1ON,
-- THE CITY. COUNCIL 01: IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed Mclrosc Avenue Exp:unsion and Diagonal -
Ie, the undersigned, respectfully rcqucst that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a_four-lane arterial highway and to construct 'a-'new four- lane- divided `di:agonal.-from
-
Melrose -Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
97.1 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
Ile believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it.
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage tows yet unimpaired residential
-neighborhoods in Ioica City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Born _
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in,the -area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
- (7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
Ile do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will. impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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CITIZENS PETITION
PION
to
r, %> TIIE CITY COUNC11, OF IOWA CITY, IOW,1
In Ito: proposed 1•1elrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned,-respectfully request that the proposed plan;-to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-Lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
we believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoodsneighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) Will create a serious safety ,hazard particularly for the students of West High
-School and two elementary schools-,-'Roosevelt and Ernest Horn -
(3) will endanger nine child-care-centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(s) will-impose a-significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa'Ci.ty
(6) will reduce fundsavailable for higher priority programs; including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster .ride into Iowa .City) can .possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
In: Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and-Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully_ request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into 'a`four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from
'Melrose Avenue to the-Burlington-Street-bridge be deletcd from both the Annual Budget -for --
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget:
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
-neighborhoods In Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School andtwoelementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals -
(S) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and healthservices- • --
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits-this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City.- For these reasons, we
believe the-project-is-not in the public interest and should be, dropped.
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TILE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: --Proposed -Melrose --Avenue _I:xpansion and Diagonal - -_
We, the, undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into'a four-lane arterial-highway --and to construct a new four-lane divided diaponal'from
Melrose Avenue to the -Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the, Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Height.-
(2)
eights(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
chool and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers -in the.arca
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significantand unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Towa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher-,priority,-programs, including -mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for.persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into -Iowa City) can .possibly ,justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City.' I-or these reasons,, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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THECITYCOUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA - -
In Re: ProposedMelrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal -
he, the undersigned, respectfully renuest that 'the proposed plan-to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lanc divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge. be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
Ile believe that if the proposed plan is--- carried -out, :'it: - --- ----
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Towa City and University lici.ghts
(2) will create a serious safety 'hazard particularly for the' students of 14ost_Iligh
School and two elementary schools,, Roosevelt and Ernest- Ilorn
` (3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause scri.ous personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals -- -
_(5) will impose a significant and unwanted -tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs,.including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
Ile do ,not believe the marginal bcnefits this project will produce for persons living: --
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of: Iowa -City. I'or these roasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should lie dropped.
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TI E• CITY COUNCIL 01:IOIYA C11 IOWA
IOWA
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and'Uiaponal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterialhighwayand to construct a -new -four-lane divided diagonal front - -
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements_ Budget.
We believe that if the proposed; plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unilrq)aired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University 11cights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest 11orn
_
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cruse serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5)_1-:ill__impose-a significant and unwanted tax burden oil the taxpayers of Iowa_City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginalbenefits-thisprojectwill produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City:For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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(Street $ Residence No.) Number
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THE CITY COOINC1L OF IOWA CITY, .IOWA
In.Rc:. Propose_.lielrosc Avenue Exwansion and Uiaponal
we, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct a nein four -lane divided diagonal. from
Dlelrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both tile Annual Budget for
7974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
we believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential.
neighborhoods in Iowa City -'and University Heights -'
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of IPest High
School and two elementary schools,—Roosevelt and Ernest I1orn
(3) will endanger nine child -carr centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burdenonthe taxpayers .of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residentialneighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living `
outside Ioua_City (a slightly' faster -ride-into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City.; For -these reasons, -we
-
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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(Street,&, Residence ho.) Number l
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' • (.1'I'11,`NS i'li'I'1'I'lON
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THE CITY COU\Cil. 01: MIA CITY, IOWA
In Re.: Propoc:ed Melrose Avenuc Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed; plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy-or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the stridents of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt"and Ernest-Ilorn
(3) wri.11 endanger nine child-care centers -i.n the arca
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience:to,individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwantedtaxburden oil tile taxpayers .of Iowa. City
(6) will reduce funds available for-higher'priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residentialneighborhoods
Pie do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce forpersonsliving
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is riot in the public interest and should be dropped.
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(ATIZENS [ILT1,11OP!
to
1111: CITY COUNCIL 01: IOWA C1Tf, 10VIA
117
t Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
n, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
lto a four-lane arterial high-i-.-ay and -to Construct a_.new foul'-lane divided-diagonal from
]rose Avenue-to the [Burlington Street bridge he deleted from both the Annual budget for
174 and the Capital Improvements Budget_
e believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) till destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet: unimpaired residential
iighborhoocts in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) r:i11 cru.te a serious safety Lazard particularly for the students of West High
hoof and 'two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest 11orn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds availableforhigher priority programs, including mass transit '
d health services
(7) will unnccessari.ly_increase gruel: traffic through residential neighborhoods
do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
tside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Towa City) can possibly justify the costa
d hardships that it will impose ,on the _citizens-of Iowa City. For those reasons, we
lieve the project is, not in the.public_interest and should be dropped.
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_ CITIZENS PETITION'
to_
THE CITY COUNCIL 01' IOWA CITY, IOWA
Re:- Proposed Melrose. Avenue Expan!+ion and Diagonal.
the undersigned, 1*espcctfUl1y-Mlucst that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
o a four -lane crtcrial highway and to construct a new four -lane divided -diagonal L.fro m
rose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both theAnnualBudget for
4 and the Capital Improvements Budget.-
believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it.
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
ghborhoods in l.owa City and University Ilcig)tts
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
ool and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers inthearea
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience t -o indivi.du,
(S) %sill -impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers Of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for hil;her priority programs, including mass transit
health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
do not believe the marginal benefits this- project -will produce for personsliving
side Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
leve tate project is not in the public interest and should be cropped.
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CITIZENS PETITION
to
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA crrY; IOWA
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue expansion and Diagonal - -
We, -the -undersigned, - respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue -
into -a four -lane -arterial highway-and--to-construct 'a -new-four-lane-divided -diagonal. from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it: -
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to asyet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West high
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child -care -centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for -higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health -services:
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the.marginal benefits this -project will produce for persons living
.outside Iowa City (a slightly -faster ride into_Iowa City) can possibly, justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose onthecitizens of Iowa City.For those reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped. 1'
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CITIZENS PET I'll ON 3
to THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed idelrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal �
We, _the undersigned, respectfully requestthatthe proposed plantoconvert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial Highway and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from F
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual hudget for j
1974 and -the Capital Improvements Budget. - 1
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it: - I
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential j
neighborhoods in Iowa City and Universi.ty,Heights -
`(2)'will create a serious safety hazard particularly for Lila students of West Higii {
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn t
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
_ (4).will cause serious personal: hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(S) o:ill imposeea significant and unwanted tax burden on the-taxpayers -of -Iowa City {
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods Ii
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project Will produce for persons living
..outside Iowa City (a slightly_ faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will. impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we f'
-believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped. i
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• CI'I'IZFNS PETIT) ON •
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THG CITY CO111,C11. OF 10WA CITY, IOWA
In Ile: Provo ed Melrose AvernueEXuansion 'and' D igonal
We, .-.the-undcrsil;ncd, respectfully request, that the proposed plan-to.convcrt Diagonal Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct_a new four-lane divided diagonal £ram
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Strect bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements 131ldget.
We believe that if. the proposed plan is- carried.out, it'. unimpaired residential
- - -
(1) will destroy orproduceincalculable damage to as yet;.unim
neighborhoods in lo;a City and University Heights
(2)_will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West filth
—School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships.and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose.1significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) %Vill reduce funds available for higher, priority programs, including mass transit:
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City _(a slightly faster ride into'Iowa . City) can P°`�,oilthesejustify
reasons,le cwets
and_hardshil;s that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City.
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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•
CITIZENS PETITION _
to -
TRIC C 1'1-Y COUNC I I. OF IOWA" CITY, - 10KA
used Melrosese A�cC1-'pansio� ona1
plan to convert Melrose Avenue
In Re: 14c,_the_undersigned. respectrull) request that the a new f 1 Budget for
into i fourersi, artcri.al hil;hkty and to construct -a new four -lane divided diagon;tl from
I•Iclrosc Avenue to the 11u111nF:tntsstudgetl1Zidge be deleted from both the All'
Cudg'
1974 and the Capital Ltnprovcm"
Ilan is carried out, it:
We believe thai£ the proposed 1
et unimpaired
t
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as )' aired residential
p
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University i ]particularly for the students of West High
(2) will create a serious safety :hazard a `
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest ]torn I
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the arca Cid of Iowa City
(4) will cause seriour•, personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
transit
(5) will imp ,riority programs, including
pose a significant and unwaltted tax burden on the taxpa)
(h) will reduce funds available for higher 1
and health services increase true]: traffic through residential net
gltborhoods
_(7) will unnecessarily for persons living
Profinal benefits this project will .candpossiblyljustify the costs
We do not believe the marc we
a -slightly faster ride into Iowa City)
For these reasons,
outside Iowa City ('citizens
and hardshipsrthaCt� i.swillt inhohe publlic i.ntcrest ofdIohoulwa d 1 u dropped.
believe the p j _ Telephone !
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CITIZENS I'li...I'IION
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]n R.- : l'ro �oscd Me rose Avenue Expansion and Ui al`ona l
We, the undersigned, respectfully request: that the proposed plan to convert rdelrose Avenue
into a four-l::nc arterial highway and to construct a new four -lane divided diagonal from
Ptelrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1973 and the Capital lmprovvments Budget.
foe believe that if the proposed plan is carried -out, it.
(1) u:ill destroy or, produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a -serious safety hazard particularly for the students of 14est High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personalhardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project 1.1j.11 produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Ioxa City) can -possibly justify ti costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa -City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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• S•dmbor IP., 1973ITIZENS PETITION
to
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TI H: CITY COUNCIL 01' IOWA CITY, IOWA
Rc:-Propo_cd Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
Ito a four- lane arterial_highway-and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from --
21rose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted fro-in both the Annual Budget for
174'and the Capital ImprovementsBudget.'
believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculabledamageto as yet unimpaired residential
_ighborhoods in Iowa City 'and -,-University =Heights —
(2) will create a- serious -safety -hazard particularly for the students of West Iligh
:hool and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Hon)
(3) will-endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) tis•i.11 cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant` and unwanted tax burden on the 'taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available forhigherpriority programs, including mass transit
nd health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
c do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
utside Iowa City _(a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
nd'hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa -City. For these reasons, wo,
,elieve the project is not in the public interest and should beidropped:
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CITIZENS PETITION
to
CITY COUNCIL 01: JOWA CITY, -IOWA -
in-Rc: ProposedMelroseAvenue I:rpansion'.and-Di.agonal
We, the undersigned;- respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into it four-lane-arterial highway and to construct a net: four-lane divided diagonal from i
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for {
,1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget. - y
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Soya City and University ilciglrts
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of leest High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
--(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will. cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) o:ill impose'a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of rIowa City
(G) wilt reduce funds available for ,higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
Ive do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living -
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa'City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City.; For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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• September 18, 1973
CITIZENS -PETITION
to
THE CITY COUNCIL 01' 1011A CITY, IOKA
In lie: Proposed Melrose Avenue Hxpansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request_ that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct anew four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both theAnnualBudget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We.believe that if'the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools,'Roosevelt and Ernest horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(S) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods`
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project i'Jll produceforpersons living
_
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. dor these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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CI'I'Iat4s 1'I:'rn ioi4
THE CI Y COUNCIL OF JOW,A CITY, IOWA
In Re: Pronoscd Melrose Avenue 8xpansiun and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct a new four -lane divided d.iagonal'froin
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington -Street. bridge be deleted from both the Annual ,Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvement;: Budget;
We believe that if the proposed plan is -carried.. -out, it:.. -
_ (1) wilI destroy or produce incalculable dnmage to as yet ,unimpaired residential
,no ighborhoods in Iowa City and University heights
(Z) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West Iligh
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers -in the area
(d) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals '
(S) will impose_ -a significant and unwanted tax burdenoilthe taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority prograins, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase true.: traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do notbelievethe marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside IOWL City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City)can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. for these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.'
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CITIZENS 1'1:7-)1,101.
to
?HE CITY COUNCIL UT IOI9A:CIT1' IOWA
In Re: Proposed ]delrose-Avenue Expansion and'Uiagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request. -that the-proposed planto convert Melrose :Avenue
.:. into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1)willdestroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn j
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area _ 1
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals f
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City ;
__::(G):wiI].reduce funds available for higher priority programs, incluAi.ng mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic.through residential neighborhoods
Ile do not bolieve the marginal benefits this project trill produceforpersons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs I
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of lowa'City.`'For these reasons, we I
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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CI'IIZI;NS ITTITION
to
THE CI'T'Y COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, S IOwA
in Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue L•rpansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert' -Melrose Avenue
into `a'four-lane arterial_ highway and to construct a new four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenuetothe Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual- Budget for ly
-1974and the Capital Improvements Budget. - -- -
We believe that if the proposed plan -is carried out; it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University_ Heights I
(2)will create'a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of I'lest lligit y
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nide child-care centers in the arca
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals I
(S) will impose a significant and nno:anted tax burden -on he taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase frac}; traffic through residential neighborhoods }
L.
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will -produce for persons living I
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) call possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will iiapose on the citizens of Iowa City. For :these reasons, we i
believe the project is not ill the public interest and should be dropped. F
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CITIZU6 PETITION
_ - s
to -s
THE• CI'ry COUNCIL,Or. IOWA CITY, IOWA z
In Ile Pro.o�ed ticlrosc Avenue E pansion and Drag°na�'osed Plan to convert tdclrose Avenue
Y;e, the undersigned, respectfully req est that the-pro? P
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into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct ,a nes. four-lane divided diagonal from
?Iclrosc Avenue
to the Burlington Street bridge be delete) from both the Annual Budget for Y
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget. a
Ile believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(ie believe
destroy or produce
Univcalculable
alcu ablegdamage to as yet unimpaired residential `
neighborhoods in Iowa
city hazard particularly for the students of Nest lhgh 1
(2) will create a serious safety 1 7
evelt
School and two elemeo�aninecchilJ cRrescentcrsninCthesarFetorn '
_(3) Will endanger payers of 1011a City
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(S) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden ronrams,tincluding mass transit 3
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority p S
and health services
(7) will crease true}: traffic through residential neighborhoods
unnecessarilyin
project will produce for Per
living
possibly justify the costs
Ile do not believe the mazh'lalfbeto=1T�dehintorIot+a City) can P for-these reasons, we
outside Iowa City (a slightly i
.and.hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City.
{
believe the project is not in the public interest arid should be dropped.
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CHILLNS.PETITIOIN _.
to
- - vTHF LITY COUN,'_-IL OF .10111 CITY_ 101WA
In Re. Proposed t•lellose Avenue Expansion :in( Diagonal
r;e,`the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-Iru,e divided diagonal from i
Melrose Avenue -to the Burlington Strcel bridge be deleted from both the Annual Pudget for
1974 and the Capita Improvements Budget.
1
P.e believe that i.f the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) r:ill destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential s
neighborhoods in lova City and University Heights
(2) 1•:ill create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of (Vest High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Ilorll
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area ;
(4) hill -cause -serious personal, hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(S) rill impose a significant and unv:anted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iola City !
(6) -vii 1I reduce funds available for Nigher priority programs, including mass transit
}
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
14e do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produceforpersons living
outside Io::a City (a slightly faster rideinto Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it Will irposc on the citizens -of Iowa City. I -or these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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(Street V,, Residence No.') Number
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CITIZENS PETITION !'•,t i L -
to
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We; the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct anew four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Streetbridgebe deleted from both the Annual Budget for
_ 1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.-
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools,
Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(S) will impose a significant and , unwanted tax burden on the tincludin ayers �massWtransit
(6) will 'reduce funds available for higher priority programs,
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and health services -
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
uce for
ersons
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We do not believe the
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htlalfaster1ridets hinto rIowa tCity) candpossibly pjustify lthe ncosts
outside Iowa city -( g Y For these reasons, we
and hardships that it„will impose on the citizens of Iowa City: _
believe the project is not in the publicinterestand should be dropped.
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CITIZENS PETITION-
to
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
In He: 'Proposed Melrose Avenee Expansion and Diagonal
We. _tile, undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert; Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane-arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane-divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the BurlingtonStreet bridge be dcInted from Loth the Annual Budget; for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget. -
Ile believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2)_o-:ill create a serious safety-hazard.particularly for the students of-{Pest-High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt`and'.Grnest horn
(3)` will endanger, nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the 'taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass 'transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarilyincreasetruck traffic through residential neighborhoods`
Ile do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
And hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project, is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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• Clllntts PETITION
THE CITY COUNCIL: 01: IOWA Cll'V, I01VA
n lie: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Dia onal
e, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
nto-a-four-lane arterial highway and to consta-uct a new four-lane divided diagonal from;
elrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted -from both the Annual Budget for
974-and-the Capital Improvements Budget.
o believe that if the proposed plan-is carried out,--it:
(1) %%ill destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
eighborhoods in Iowa City and University lleiphts
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of hest Nigh
chool and two elementary schools Roosevelt and Ernest llorn
(3) willendangernine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted-tax burden on the taxpayers of Tovra City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
nd health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
!e do not believe the marginal benefits this-project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
nd hardships that I will imp on the 'citizens of-Iowa --City. _ For these reasons, we
teli_eve theprojectis not inthepublic interest and should be dropped.
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TUI? CITY COUNCIL 01: IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that ,the proposed planto convert Melrose Avenue
into ..a.. four-lane arterial -highway .-and .to.construct a new four-lane divided diagonal -from -
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be 'deleted from both the iVmual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:, _
(1) will destroy or-produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in-Iowa City and University Heights- _
(2) will create a serious 'safety hazard particularlyfor the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will. endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted .tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, .including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
Ile do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iota City (a slightly Paster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For,these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped..
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to
T11E CITY CGU:iCIL OF 1O1tiA CITY, IOYlA
In kc: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal {
We, -:the _undersigned, -respectfully request that the proposed plan-to convert Melrose Avenue
:into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 'mid the Capital-Improvements'Budget.
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We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(I) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods. in Iowa City and University Heights - -
(2) will create a serious safety Hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools,_ Roosevelt and Ernest-Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area j
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose;a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
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.We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster-ride_into Ioi•:a City) can possibly justify the costs, <
and hardships that it will. impose on the citizens of Iowa 'City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is notinthe public interest and should be dropped.
Name Address Telephone
(Street f; Residence No.") Number
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CITIZEN'S 1'I:
-. ....- • .. - •September 18, 1973.
C1'I'I21?1"S l'I:TITION
to _
THE CITY COUNCIL 01= IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
-We; the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into it four-Jane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and`thc Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it
(1) sill destroy or produce incalculable damage to-as-yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of k'est High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt -and Ernest 11orn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious ° personalhardships and inconvenience to individuals
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-(5) impose a'significant anis uinvanted tax burden on-the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential' neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project tvi-11 produce for persons living
outside lowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify tilecostsand hardships that it will impose oil the citizens of Iola City.` For these reasons, we
believe tilt project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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- - CI'T'IZENS PETITION -
- - to
THE C17Y COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re[-Proposed'Melrose -Avenue Expansion. and Diagonal -
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed ,plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into-a four-lane arterial highway. and to'construct a new four-lane. divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the .Burlington Street: 1)ridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget:
'We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods inclowa.City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine-child=care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(S) will impose a significant and unwanted _tax burden on the taxpayers `of'Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services -
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic.through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly Paster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City.For these reasons, we
'believe the project is not :in the public interest and should be dropped.
Name Address Telephone
(Street F-Residence No.) Number
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CITIZENS PETITION - - -- ---
to -
THE CI'1'1' COUNCIL Of 1014A C17•Y, IOWA
In Ile: Proposed ?Melrose Avenue: Expansion and Diagonal
H"L, the undersigned, respectfully request that tile proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct a new four -lane divided diagonal from
1974 MelroseAvenueto the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
and the. Capital Improvements Budget.
We b-11evc that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable -damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and_Universi
(z) will create a se-UniversityHeightsrious safety hazard particular
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt ly for the students of (Vest Nigh
and Ernest Horn-
(�) will endanger nine child-care ceutera in rnestIfo
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden will reduce
health (G) h will funds available for hion :ihe taxpayers of Iowa City
and gher priority programs, including mass 'transit
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
Outside
do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside lows City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa Cit
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa Cit
y) can Iiossibly justify the costs
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped_
Y• For these reasons,"wc
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tieptctubr r 16, 1973
• CITIZENS 1'1:1111014 •
_ to
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, lowA.
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfullyrequest that:'. the proposed plan to convert: Melrose -Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
-1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget. -
We believe that if-the .:proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet- unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a'serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West Ilivh
School and two elementary, schools, Roosevelt and Ernest horn
(3) will endanger nine.child-care centers in the arca
(4) will cause serious personalhardshipsand inconvenience to individuals
_(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of lo-..;.i City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal, benefits this ,project will produce for personsliving_ outside Iowa City ;(a_slightly faster ride into Iowa. City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City:. For those reasons, we
believe the projectis not in the public interest and should be dropped. -
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(Street f, Residence No.) Number
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• (1'1'IZIiNS 1'li'I'1'I'I0W • l
to
THE CITY COUNCIL OP IOWA CITY, IOWA }}i
In Ite.-:- Proposed Mol rose Avenue Expansion and Di,Lonal
We, the undersigned, --respectfully request that thr proposed plan to convert Niel rose Avenue 1
into it four -lane arterial highway and to construct n new four -lane divided diagonal from l
;!•_]rose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from Loth the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University iieights
'1
(2) will create -.I serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
SCItOOIand two elementary _schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Ilorn -°
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the arca 1
— (4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City ;
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic.through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits tlli.s project will produce for persons living
autside lova City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
snd hardships that it will impose an tile citizens of lowa City. -or those reasons, we
Aelieve_tile project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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(Street l Residence No.) Nepher
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CI'T'IZENS PETITION
to
77111 CITY COUNCIL 01: IOWA CITY, JowA
In
Re: I'n,iosed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert I,elrose Avenue
into a fou; lane arterial highway and to construct a nett four-lane divided diagonal from
Dlelrosc .Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that_if the Proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) Will destroy orproduceincalculable damage to asYetunimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights:
(2) aiII create a serious safety hazard Particularly for the students of IQest Iliglt
School and ti-lo elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest llorn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
,(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on tile taxpayers of Iowa City
_ (G) trill reduce funds available for higher priority programs, i.ncluding mass transit
and health services
(7):Ili] I unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
Ye do not Believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Jowa City (a Slightly faster ride into Iowa City)-can-possibly justify the costs
and 'hardships that, it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City:' For hese reasons, ac
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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Telephone
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•' CITIZENS PETITIONto
•
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA`
In Ke: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion-and Diagonal -
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct" a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
3974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the, proposed plan iscarriedout, -it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two 'elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care-centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a.sli btl)'faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify'the costs
and hardships that it' will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
Name Address Telephone
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CITIZENS PETI.1,I011
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'1E CITY COUNCIL OF-JOWA CITY, -IOWA - - - -
In Ree _Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
h'e, the -undersigned, respectfully request that -the proposed plan toconvertMclrose Avenue
,into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct -`:r new four -lane 'divided diagonal from
'Aelrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual, Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
'e believe that if the proposed -'plane -is --carried out, i.t:.- ' - -
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet_unimpaired residential
eighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of Rest High
school and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
rid health services
(7),will ,unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
'e do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
utside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
rid hardships that it will impose on the citizens, of`Iowa'City. `Por these -reasons we
elieve the project isnot in the ,public _interest and should be dropped:
Name Address Telephone
(Street 11 Residence No.)`. Number
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• CITIZENS PETITION •
to
TNL• CITY COU
r:CIL 01:IOWACITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
Ile, tile undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct a r
g _ Y _ new four -lana divided'
diagonal from -
Melrose Avenue
romMelrose'Avenue to the Burlington Street`'bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget. -
Ile, believe that if the proposed plan is_carriod out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential- — _
neighborhoods in Iowa City and; University Heights _
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West high
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden oil the, taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships,that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
`believe the project is, not in the public interest and should be dropped.
Name Address Telephone
(Street F Residence No.) Number
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C1'rIZENS PETITION
to
THE CITY-COUNCIL 00 IOWA CITY, IOWA'
In Re- Proposed Mclrose'Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a`four-lane arterial highway and to construct a new four-lane-divided diagonal from
--Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce:incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential _
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Horn.
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal; hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a'significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6)-will reduce funds available for higher, priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7)willunnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits,_this project will produce for persons living
outside :Iowa ;City-(a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
` and hardships that-it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. .For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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CI•r1_CNS- PETIT] ON
to
Till: CITY COUNCIL 01: ]OWA CITY, 1011,1
Iri Re: ` Proposed 1.1c1rusc Aveaue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully_ request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose ilbenue
into a four -lane arterial highway and to construct a new four -lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1,974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in -Iowa City and University licights
(2) wilt create a, serious siifcty-hazard particularly for the students of West lligh
School arid two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest llorn
(3) will,endanger nine child-care` centers`` in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant.and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of lowa City
(G) i-Ii.11 reduce funds available for higher priority programs,_ including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and hardships that it willimpose on 'the citizens of Iowa City. po.• these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be. dropped.
Ir'amc Address Telephone
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CITIZENS ITT1,11ON -
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TNL CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
Jn_ltr: Pro],u,ed Melrose Avenue 1irpan[:ion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully requestthat, the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lame arterial highs:lay and to construct a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose. Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be, deleted -:from -.both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out, it: -
(l) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired presidential
neighborhoods in -_Iowa City :and University heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of-Rest Iligh
School and tb:o elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest lions
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(S) will impose a significant-and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services'
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We -do -not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can 'possibly <'justify the costs
and hardships that it will inpose on the citizens of Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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(Street $ Residence Nor)' Number
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- CITIT.I:145 1'liTITIUI;
IIIE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY, IOWA
]n He: -Proposed-Mclro_" Avenue Ey.pansion snd Uia onal
We,the undersigned, respectfully -requestthatthe proposed plantoconvert Melrose Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway and to construct --I-new four-:1ane divided dia
Melro-c Avenue to the _Burlington Street bridge be deletedgonal from -from bneh tho Amoral Budget for
1974 and the Capital laiprovements Budget
%,e believe that if the proposed plan iscarriedout, it: - -
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Ileights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard'pttrticularly for the students of 17est high
School and trio elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Born
(3) grill endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) wj.71 impose a significant and unwanted tax burdcu on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for.hi:gher priority programs; includingmasstransit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential. neighborhoods
He do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
and 'hardships that it will impose on ttte citizens of Iowa City, Forthesereasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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C1*111ZENS.111iTI'CIGN .: t
to
TIIC CITY COUNCIL 01:1OWA CITY,'10WA
In lie:- Proposed hIel rose Avenue Expansion -and Diagonal S
We, the undersigned, respectfully requestthatthe proposed plan to convert Melrose 'Avenue
into a four-lane arterial highway arc] to construct, -a new four-lane divided diagonal from
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street.: bridge be deleted fromboth the Annual Budgetfor
-1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out,, it:
(1) will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential ,
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights _
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularlyfor the students of West High r
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and ErnestHorna
(3) will endanger nine-child-care centers in the area i
(4) will cause serious personal hardships and inconvenience to individuals
(S) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(6) will reduce funds available for. higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic' through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly 'faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
-and hardships that it will impose on the citizens. of Iowa City. : For these reasons, we
believe the, project is not in the public-interest and should be dropped.
Name Address Telephone
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C I TI ZI:NS-y'li l•1.1' 10t.
to
Tail: CITY Col 1,14C 01;-IOWA CITY, IOWA
All `Re: --`Proposed Melrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
into a. four-lana arterial highway and to construct -a new --four-lane.divided diagonal from
Melruse Avernuc to the Burlington Street-bridge be deleted from both the Aminal Budget for
1971 mud the Capital Improvements Budget..-
We believe that if the proposed plan is carried out it:
:-
(1)_will destroy or produce incalculable damage to-as yot unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University llei.ghts
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of lt'cst 11i.g]
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and_E-rnest.lorn
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) ti:i.11 cause serious personalhardships and inconvenience to individuals
(S) Will impose a significant and unwanted tax-burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services -
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe .the marginalbenefits this project will-produce for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify the costs
e
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of Ioi;a City. For these reasons w
believe the project-is not in the public interest `and should be dropped.
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(Street t; Residence No.) - Number
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• •Lumber 19, 1973
CITIZENS PETITION
to>. THE CITY COUNCIL OF_IOWA CITY, IOWA
In Re: Proposed Mclrose Avenue Expansion and Diagonal
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the proposed plan to convert Melrose Avenue
;into a four -lane arterial highway and toconstructa new four -lane divideddiagonalfrom
Melrose Avenue to the Burlington Street bridge be_deleted from both the Annual Budget for
1974 and the Capital Improvements Budget.
We believe that if the proposedplanis carried out, it: _
(1) Will destroy or produce incalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University Heights
(2) will create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of West High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest Born
(3) will endanger nine child-care centers in the area
(4) wi-11 cause serious personal hardships_ and inconvenience: to individuals. i
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(G) will reduce funds available for higher priority programs, including mass transit
and health services
(7) will unnecessarily increase truck traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal beneCits_this project will producc.for persons living
outside Iowa City (a slightly faster ride into Iowa City) can possibly justify ,the costs
and hardships that it will impose on the citizens of. Iowa City. For these reasons, we
believe the project is not in the public interest and should be dropped.
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C11IZGNS P1:I'1•I'ION
to
'1116 CITY cout:Cll. op 101tA CITY, 10WA
In Re: proposed '401rose Avcnuc Expansion and Diagonal
hc, the undersigned, respectfully requc:;t that the proposed elan to convert Melrose Avenue
-into Avon et arterial highu,',y and to cmistruct a new four -]ane di.vi.ded diagonal from-
Melrosesc Avenue to the 13112 -Street bridge be deleted frow Goth the Annual budget for
1974 and the Capital Improve,nents Budget.
We believe that i.fthe proposed plan is carried out, -it:
(1) will destroy orproduceincalculable damage to as yet unimpaired residential
neighborhoods in Iowa City and University lleights
(2);will -create a serious safety hazard particularly for the students of Rest High
School and two elementary schools, Roosevelt and Ernest l!orn -
(3)will endanger -nine _:child-care .centers in the area - -
(4) will- cause serious personal IMT(Iships and inconvenience to individuals
(5) will impose a significant and unwanted tax burden on the taxpayers of Iowa City
(al hservices fund~ available for higher priority
,programs, including mass transit
and healthservices
(7) will unnecessarily increase true!; traffic through residential neighborhoods
We do not believe the marginal benefits this project will produce for persons living
outside low.:City (a slightly faster ride into lova Ci y) .can Possibly justify the costs
and hardships -that it will impose on the citizens of Iowa City. sibFor these reasons, we
believe the project isnotin the public interest and should be dropped.
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TO: kembers of the City Council
doe
'rese.-.ted herewith for your consideration and approval are the following
_ rents:
1. A restatement of the Summary By Fund estimate for the twelve -north
period ending December -31, 1974, which reflects the addition of the
transit alternative A plus (1) and (2).
2. A Summary By Fund estimate for the six-month period beginning January
1, 1975, and ending June 30, 1975.
s. A Summary By Fund for the eighteen -month period'' beginning Januay 1,
1974, and ending June 30, 1975.
4. A Tax Certification for the eighteen -month period boginning January 1,
1974, and ending Juno 30, 1975.
,c above documents have been prepared at. Councildirectionfor the purpose of.
,ublis.ing'the notice of a public hearing -on the operating budget and tax certi:ica-
io;. 0• an-eighteen-nonth period_ beginning January 1,:-.1974,`.-and-ending30 1975.
le i.teen-month periodisnecessary because of the conflict involving the so-called
Fiscal Year bill and itsrelationship to Home 'Rule legislation. Two opinions of the
Attorney -General have been issued on this subject so far; the.; first on May 13, 1973,
ane ,.he latest on July 10, 1973. Extracts from these opinions are as follows:
'•Say 1ZI 1971 --"The fiscal year of cities and towns is the calendar year.
Section 83 of Chapter 1088 is a special act which prevails` over'Chaoter
-1020,-a general act."
July 10, 1973 --"All cities and towns on a calendar year basis or. July 1,
i972,;nust file an oighteen-month budget even though they will emain on
a calendar year in 1975,"
As .:e have discussed with the council, it doesn't appear that we have much
ctolce ..t this point but to certify an eighteen -month tax levy even though i.•e'w it
- o i,.uo to operate on a -,calendar -year basis in 1975 -and thereafter. Fur ],.cr:core,-
'"s not clear as to what action the Council will be free to take with regard to
ka las six months of 1975, or if this eighteen -month certification will bcfoilowed
ani ..er eighteen-nonth cO-Ztif-cationl in order to adjust back to an annual tax;
Ce-4ication basis.- The final outcome hopefully will -be determined by the noxt
sc;5si0s, of the Iowa Legislature.
T <...g this pr esontation ' thoro aro several items which>shou ld o cal Tc:
to your attention as follows:
1: In arriving at a tax levy estimate for the six-month period of 1975,
a full 15 mill levy -has-been assumed for the General Fund. Foilowin,
Council direction, a l -mill levy has also been assumed ed for MISS 7 -vans -it
.
The l -mill levy for ,tort liability is necessary because for e,;:ost
- part these expenditures take place during the first six rront-s oz` each
year:
2. Generally, expenditure estimates for the -six months of 1975 have bee:;
predicated upon amounts established for the twelve months or 1974 wiz„
modifications being made in those instances where they were obviousiv
required. An example of such a modification wouldincludeadjustments
.for non-recurring Revenue Sharing expenditures in the General Fund, or .
the; elimination of some non-recurring expond, tures such as the purchase
of a $48,000 fire truc:c.
Ono adjustment of an unusual nature deserves special mention. In the
millage requirement for tho.Deb:. Service Fund for the firsz six s.onths
of 1975, we are anticipating that the amount of principal and interest
scheduled to be paid on General Obligation Bonds by November 1, 1575,
will not be available from tax collections during the first part o
the fiscalyearbeginning July 1, 1975. Therefore, the tax supported
amount of. that principal and. interest representing 4.34' mills, a4s
been budgeted to be collected with this levy. The breakdotir of c c
Debt Service to be collected in tho six months ending June 30, 194'
is as follows:_
= Ci: / &Idge'' - -
EXTENDED PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1974 - JUNE 30 1975
In compliance with Chapter I020, Acts of 64 -2nd General Assembly (1972)
'CT'CP : The Town/City- Council of Iowa City
......... ......... ......... ............ In
Johnson
..-.................................................County, Iowa, will meet......9rc.tobvx .2........
.................. .1973
" 00 .. M at ..Council..Chambors,..Civic.•Cantor, .410-E....h'ashington•St
�d 3s ••<
will be heard it that time for or against the following Budget Estimate.,This is a Summ.,ry of the
Su,i,lurintg Detai: of Budge' Receipts and Expenditures on file with the Town/City Clerk. Copies of the Suppli.-
ment.ill I)utai: (Schedule G31 -A) - will be furnished any taxpayer upon request. Taxes collectible on this budget will
be collecteLi in three installments during the eighteen month transition period.
-----------------------------------------
LOU` Taxes per $1,000 Assessed Valuation $67.20
_ II\STRUCTIONTS
v :y : , . r, 631 is to be published. Schedule 631-A` Supplemental Detail' and the Bond Schedule on Form.
:o :u ;a, co:nPleted.before -transferring 'details to this sheet .(Form_ 631). Schedule 631-A” must be prepare(: fo:
y ;n• t. es Le,: taxpayer and -f Or attachment to the certified budget copies. (-'Home Rule cities may provide coil-,'
y;etet o, L:ar budget in lieu of Supplemental. Detail.)
1 n i : ;gures to the nearest dollar. Data will be keypunched for'.computer processing. inclusion of cents
COU.d h..,,, ;,ACLY..aiS two places, thereby: distorting computations and analysis. -
Lx,)C,1::tures for Debt Service must conform to resolutions on file with the County Auditor.
\ F must be completed: for- a tax levy. Columns A-E are to be completed if an expenditure I*.; ,,: n), „i•r
a lax levy, Thia includes nuinicipally-owned-uti_litien:; Tho,amounts published in Column (. rr„,
1 l o4ent inuxinunii rsp,m;iiiuran nnl.hui lit' I b,Y law.
A
n
c
-
i UKDS
ESPrNDITURES POR-YZ;AR
Entimntod
EntIninLed
11«11, a 1,•.l i
iilec lvnolu Do;lnro) -.
- •1072
.SOTS �.
- Jnnunr 1 lO7C-
Y ,
-� - Canh
Rcocrvo
Dnlnnco
and All
Aul lint -:
(G -i 4 iii
Actual _
(12 mon.) -
Actual and
-Entimoted
Tune 30, 1076
ad
-
- Other -
- Tei , I i.: •+;
_:
,.(12mon•)
(Pro181
(18 mon.)
(7-1-76)
Receipts
- (18 mon.) -
B;i:'I
(]8 MW,.,
1C-
..'Crncral
titrcct.
full. Safety
tn:ioa
Man- Miterp.
u';,,•t'i X X x \_-
_.,. - \XXX
,.cclt ,tion:
UUHL1eS
sull tot -11 (w)
0 1.;ir,(,unl m_d�8nitior.
_
$ 4,238,892
$ .5,261,770
$ 8,464 473-$-'.
318. 090
4,979;7631
Si ---802 k
3'-
X XX S.
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X.X:\
til, • \ x \
_
_
C X\ t X
;., i i'tih•,l,n); 'f rust
I
r"L:y :77't;(>_
i, f,_?I
.. -71«,1 r16
284,725
- 362.65
6 •.
1 4 : i renin,.. •fr.Y•Agency
!G ;
53' 98
Ov. u r _,:,bur 3
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_
„ „ss t an -it _.
Cwt. t tl P c i cels
2
986 899
-
-
-
-
25,50
_ I7T57>rfl{; )
0
-
e.a i e
2.307-91S
o I-
4 437
Svwve
s7. Special Assess«„cnt Const
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3 9
238 705,
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421
S ` 4871275! $ 5.673
LOU` Taxes per $1,000 Assessed Valuation $67.20
_ II\STRUCTIONTS
v :y : , . r, 631 is to be published. Schedule 631-A` Supplemental Detail' and the Bond Schedule on Form.
:o :u ;a, co:nPleted.before -transferring 'details to this sheet .(Form_ 631). Schedule 631-A” must be prepare(: fo:
y ;n• t. es Le,: taxpayer and -f Or attachment to the certified budget copies. (-'Home Rule cities may provide coil-,'
y;etet o, L:ar budget in lieu of Supplemental. Detail.)
1 n i : ;gures to the nearest dollar. Data will be keypunched for'.computer processing. inclusion of cents
COU.d h..,,, ;,ACLY..aiS two places, thereby: distorting computations and analysis. -
Lx,)C,1::tures for Debt Service must conform to resolutions on file with the County Auditor.
\ F must be completed: for- a tax levy. Columns A-E are to be completed if an expenditure I*.; ,,: n), „i•r
a lax levy, Thia includes nuinicipally-owned-uti_litien:; Tho,amounts published in Column (. rr„,
1 l o4ent inuxinunii rsp,m;iiiuran nnl.hui lit' I b,Y law.
1'J74/7� .'i�Li YU8LIC1.1'!0r:
CITY OF IOWA CITY
1; ULC. -i.'1 ES11f'i.,! i
SUS,..AYY
DY FUND
EST'.
FUND BUYSETED -
EST,
PALA1;CE
PROPERTY
Orrr_lR -TRANSFERS
TOTAL
FUNDS
TRANSFERS
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL
12-31-74
TAX
"RECEIPTS
IN
RECEIPTS
AVAIIABLE
OUT
DISBURSEI2STS
6•-3'
G-
:,\ --RAL:,
ADHI111SMAT I011
$
459,319
$ -
$ 375,000
$ I55,205 $
430,205
$ 889,524
$
$ 468,478
$ 468,478
$ 4:
CO_ -(UNITY DEVELMIENT
62,227
35,000
-
97,227
97,227
200,183
200,183
(1+
�BSAFETY
-
593,524
100,000
693,524
.693,524
693,524
693,524
TTRANSPORTATION
223,176
554,260
-LIC
777,436
777,436
134,100
643,336
777,436
EN IROliI hTAI PROTECTION
-
184,605
29,000
-
213,605
213,605
-
7.13,605
213,605
LEISURE 6*CULTURAL'OPPORTUNITIES
-
372,968
50,000
452,968
452,968
-
452,968
452,968
SUB TOTAL
§__A_59
3` 19
S1;436,500 1173,260
$ x55,2.05 $
2,664,965
!L -3j 124,284
$ 134,100 $ 2,677.4094 $ 2,806,194 $
DEBT SERVICE
$
6,297
$ 416,513
$
$ ',33,275 $
'449,793
$ 456,090
$
$ 83,054
$ 83,054
$ 3;
CAPITAL PROJECTS
21003;588
3,500,000
303,00-
"3,803,006
5,806,594
4,500,000
4,500,000
1,3;
ENTERPRISE:
PARKIM RZVENUE,
326,586
-
135,7.75
-
135,275
461,861
100,000
40,000
140,000
"3
• '_--' SEY!EP. PWVEhWE
48,984
-
263,500
-
263,500
312,484
95,712
I 125,234
220,9461.
CE'^R RESERVE181,619
-
'-
' 57, 230.
57,230
238,849
�' 24,000
46, 458,
70,458
'1
MVER P.EVENiJE
94,158
-
491,500
-
4911500
585,658
216,964
294,267
511,231
i4TER RESERVE
21E9,506
-
-
1401810
140,810
390,316
36,000
164,537-
200,537
1
ST AGENCY
$
-
$ 220,000
$ 5,000
$ - $
2251000
$ 225,000
$
$ 225,000
$ 225,000
0'
CIAL ASSESS:ENT CONSTRUCTION
138,705
-
-
-
-
138,705
-
1
TOTAI.
$3,508,762
S2.,0731OI8
S 5,568,535
$ 589L526_S
8,231,079_5.11.,739,8!,1
S 606,776
$ 8,150,644^$
8,757,420�S2
MILL LEVY REQUIRFD:
'GE%CERAL FUh'D
15.00
MASS TRANSIT
1..00
TORT LIABILITY
1.00
DEBT SERVICE
4.93
TRUST F. A07"C'i
1`:74/7
CITY OF 70'.!A CITY
LUDG. 1: £STD; %TE
SUl-IIiARY BY FUND
FUND BUDGETED
EST, BALAME
PROPERTY
OTHER
- TRANSFERS
TOTAL
FUNDS
TWXSFERS
EXPENDITURES
TOTAL^-EST.
12-31-73:
TAY
RECEIPTS
IN
RECEIPTS
AVAILABLE
OUT
DISBURSEREN'TS
6-
ADDNI2IISTRATION.
$353,358
$ '134,647
$ 1,172.,859"
$ 165,615 $
1,473,1211
$ 1,826,479
$
$,`1,405,433
$ 1,405,433
$ L
MMI NITY DEVELOPMENT
210,045
172,495
115,050
-
287,548,
497,593
-
600,549
600,549
(i
OUBLIC SAFETY
99,507
1,698,165
330,900
-
2,029,064
2,1,28,571
-
2,128,571
2,128,571
-RANSPORTATION
377,068
474,168
1,803,980
-
2,278,1.68',
2,655,236
402,300
2,252,936
2,655,236
6NCULTPROT PROTECTION
(49,075)
(62825)
�51
8
286,500
-
789,889
740,814
2,647
738,167
740,814
°-
LEISURE
1. D-144,949
131
1246 080 '
1,358,905
-
1,358,905
1,358,905
SUB TOTAL
$1;053,728
�i
$..-
$4;227,835
$ 31760,420
$' 1fi5,615$
8 153 870'_$
9 207,598
$ 404i947
$ 8,484,561 "$
8,559 508
DEBT SERVICE
$ 6,297
$ 867,568
$ -
$ 256,325 $
1,123,893
$ 1,130,190
$ -
$ 757,154
$ 757:154
$
•C,+PITAL PROJECTS
54,811
11,685,900
782,3°i3
12,468,253
12,523,064
11,216,470
11,7.1.6,470
�i,"
ENTERPRISE:
- PARKING REVENUE
2.11,426
'
405,825
-
405,8251
617,251
189,320
106,070
295,390
SE41tR.REVENUE
168,375
-
740,500
-
740,500",
908,875
391,635
425,7021
817,337
S£LBR'RESERVE
194,444
-
185,320
185,320
379,764
_"72,000
139,373
211,373
V,?TER REVENUE
325,621
11414,500
-
1,414,500
1,740,121
702,892
962,802
1,665,694
' WATER RESERVE
368,959
422,431 431
422,431
791,390
103,000
493,611
611'
601,611
UST & AGENCY
24,947
582,984
7.0,772
-
603,756
628,703
628,703'
628,703
ECIAL ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTI011
(66,295)
300,000
5,000
305,000
238,705
-
1003000'
100,000
TOTAL
$2,'342,313
$5,678,387
$18,327,917
$1,817 Cu,4 $25,823,348
528,165,661 $1,86S,744
523,314,446 -,525,183,240
$2,
HILL LEVY REQUIRED:
G--NMERAL FUND''
45.00
MSS TRANSIT
3.0
TORT LIABILITY
2.03
DEBT SERVICE
1.0.27
TRUST F. AGENCY
G. S ;;
p. .
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CITYOT IOl1;, CITY
197-11 BUDGET
74 BUDGhl PUBLICA TIONPROCGr,ti
PROF)
COHPARIS02I
-V
ACi11A?,
ACTUAL
I
ESTTI:7.Ti
BUDGET
--
ACTUAL
'PROGPA?t
1970
Z
1971
%
%
1972
R
1973
`L
'L
.
1974
AD,4INISTRATION =
$ 540,942
16,8
$ 7811226
19.7
$ 679,399
16,0
$ 856,629
16,3'
$ 936,955
COi;iUNITY DEVELOPMENT
1321649
4,1
' 193,588
4:9
283,793
6,7
369,631
7. 0'
400,366
IRILIC SAFETY:
799,953
24,9
1,035,584
26,1
1,050,718
24,8
1,295,572
24,6
1,435,047
OLICE PROTECTION
463,430
57.9
526,459
50.8
552,899
52,6
"7071889
54,6
790,298
55,1
FIRE PROTECTION
336,523
42,1
509,125
49:2
497,819
47.4
587,683
45,4
6!,4,749
44,9
TRANSPORTATION:
697,539 -
-21,7
938,702
23.6
1,250,419
29,5
1,438,325
27.4
1,877,500
TRAFFIC,CMtROL
123,247
17,7
135,920
14:8
250,855
20,1
,.,227,595
15.8
326,059
MSS TRANSPORTATION
1 -
82,176
8,8
312,340
Z5.0
...364,271'
25.3
707,970
17,4
"g7.7
STREET SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
553,292
79,3
637,260
67,9
654,535
52,3
502,529
.55.5
802,499
37*
AIRPORT
21,000
3.0
80,326
8.5
32,689
2.6
43,930
3.1
kl 272
7
2.2
EAVIRO'31vh"fAL PF.OT£CTI02i
365,141
11.3
285,650
7,2
288,221
6,8
442,444
8,4'
527;209
LEISURE 6 CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES
651,860
21,1.
736,905
18,5
686,342
16,2
858,669
16,3
905,937
RECREATION
237,338
34,8
278,819
37.8
245,291
'35.7
317,478
37,0
311,520
3h,:
PAF�S
270,632
39,7
264'959
36.0
232,819
33.9
265218
,
309
,
334,117
36,'.
LIB2ARY'
173,890,
25.5
193,727
26, '2
208,232
„ 30.4
275,973
32,1
7;0,000
28,"
TOTAL
$312181084
$3s471655
10U7,
S4238 892
1007,'
261,770
100'!,
$c i 514
LL LEVY REQUIRED
GEheRAL FUND
28.251
28.419
28.736
26.135
30.00
TORT LIABILITY
DEBT SERVICE
5,209
_
5.1671,03
5.074
6:480
5.34
TRUST 6 AGENCY
3.917
3,42G
3.780
5.458
4.30
TOTAL
37.377
37.012
37.590
38.073
40. 67
t84,500
ASSESSED VALUE
(000,OKITYED)
$ 64,394
$ 68,665
$ 76,539
'
$,,, '80,706
$
(EST,,
.:eco to the City Council
Pave y ,.
Debt Service required - May & June, 1975 $ 83,054
Less: Abatement - Sewer $ ;tater Revenues 33;275
NET S 49,779
Debt Service required - November, 1975 $550;014
Less: Abatement Sewer & Water-Revenuos-183 275
NET $366;739
TOTAL TAX REQUIRED $416,518
The overall -levy of 67.20 mills_for'the oightoon-month poriod is to
be Z11roo equal installisents on March 1, 1974, September i
l`' rch 1, 1975.Those payments would be in tho amount of
$22.40 each per $1,000 of assessed valuation. An individual property
with an assessed valuation of '$7,000 would pay a total City tax bill
- of $470.40 in three equal installments of $156.S0 per installment.
It should be clear that viewed separately, the first six months of the City's
offer ,,ion is not -
in 11 respects the. last six months. Adjustments that ::ave
Deen. elected in this taxcertification forthe firstsixmonths of1975will be
Of sez and/or compensated for by adjustments -in-the last six months of that yea_•,
„is is particularly true of the levy for Debt Service which will be substantially
reduced in the next fiscal year be.ginning July.: 1,.: 1975. : -
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October 5, 1973
?:r. 6 bars. Bi11 iiormar.
523 liaukeye Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52240'
Dear lir. s as,-torr;an:
The Iowa City City Council at its October 2,
1973 meetingOfficially received and placed on file
your correspondence concerninq the Iowa City Transit
System. Thank you for bringing your view to the
attention of the City council.
'fiery truly ,your.-,
Ray S. ;jells
City Manager
RSY1: a to
Mrs. Lauren Johnson
109 South Seventh Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
dear 6fr, d firs. Johnson:
The Iowa City City Council at its October 2,
1973 r:ceting officially received and placed on file
Your correspondence concerning the Iowa City':ransit
system. :hank you for bringing your view to
attention of the Citi, Council. the
Very truly yours,
Ray S. Cells
City !tanager
RGW:alo
jness,on ri�rkiti'faIdi+ a 0°' + tha,peopto,ttorkinthete,'tcam
l>Aiawoir� thadhe t
T6'ptovlde the ciuuns with what
�and�d)�n fAMll Sit ��
(,cnonnlyllecmopnlda�09NAtisr4-oeM0Tnyryooaz�ms�t6laay'esn1�,tll4"e)Paa.1l��pfn.gag.el.ya�dbsz,e
hetShrleeir`e:5cex`"
s
'.iil
Iowa City Council 1v
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa
52240
I honestly find it hard to believe that
councilmen are undecided about the IC bus issue.
It should be as obvious to you as it ,is to me that
the entire city will benefit from thebussystem,
and that therefore -it is improper to transfer the
cost of the IC to its riders. The fare should
consequently be kept at 159XX 150, I said that
I found it XlilM11 hard to believe that councilmen
could be undecided. I find it harder to believe
that councilmen voted'a tentative approval of a;
s
10¢ rate increase and have ,not yet changed their
minds. Yours XXX is not so much a monetary decision
as a city planning decision. The good of the
XXUM,whole community is worth the money the IC,
demands.
Sincerely,
Don Doumakes
OctoLer 5, 1973
Mr. lion Doumakes
2229 Burge Hall
Thu University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
Dear Mr. Doumakes:
The Iowa City City Council at its October 2,
1973 meeting officially received and placed on file
your correspondence concerning the Iowa City Transit
System. Thank you for bringing your view to the
attention of the City Council.
Very truly yours,
Ray S. !dells
City Manager
RSW :a to
OctoLor 5, 1973
Caryl Younger
L7C Aeadowbrook -,state,;
lo%,.,a City, Iowa 5.1240
Dear Ms. Younger:
The Iowa City City Council at its October 2,
1973 meeting officially received and placed on file
your correspondence concerning the Iowa City Transit
System. Thank you 4xCp bringing your view to the
attention of the City Council-.
Very -truly yours,
I?ay S. lr!clis
City Manager
E.,W:alo
wus pleasantly surprised at the regular and inexpensive public transport-
ation system. That, ;coupled with the existence (if not the proliferation)
of bike paths led me to believe that theCityCouncil•:was aware of
environmental problems and was dealing with them before they reached
crisis proportions.
I fear, that by raising the fare from 150 to.25¢, you will
encourage many people to resume travelling in their cars'. In my case,
for example, I would have to spend a minimum of $2.50 per week
(as opposed to .$1:50) simply for transportation to and from work. An
increase of 67% is hardly anti-inflationary.
Instead of enacting a measure that would discourage people from
using public transportation, I think you 'should be encouraging them to
use it, and even providing expanded services,(later in the evening
perhaps),. For example'', if you raised parking rates in downtown areas,'
the increased revenue could be funneled into the mass transportation
kitty (and the increase in rates might discourage people from driving,
in the downtownareas',as well). Perhaps,if environmental problems,
and specifically auto Pollution, are really important to you, you
should go even further; several cities on the west coast are experimenting
with no cars allowed in the downtown area, with free transportation by bus
provided as an alternative.
No doubt my suggestions have there weaknesses, but I urge you
to consider all alternatives.. before making this change. I realize
I have a stake in keeping the rates low, so perhaps mine is hardly a
persuasive voice. But there are other methods of funding a mass
transportation system, if it is high on your list of priorities.
Thank you for listening to my opinion.
Sincerely yours,
Laura L. Briggs
October 5, 1973
his. Laura L. Briggs
1110 north Dubuque
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear bis. Briggs
The Iowa City City Council at its October 2,
1973 meeting officially received and placed on file
your correspondence concerning the Iowa City Transit
Systema Thanh you for bringing your views to the
attention of the City Council.
Very truly yours,
Ray S. S•iells
City Manager
October 5, 1973
htenil�ers
Johnson County Commission on
Environmental Quality
c/o Johnson County RegionalPlanning Comm.
22 South Dubuque
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mmd;iers':
The Iowa City City Council at its October 2, 1973
ineeting officially received and placed on file your
correspondnece concerning the Iowa City Transit System
Thank you for bringing your views to the attention of
the City Council.
1J,2ry truly yours,
Ray S. Yells
City Manager
is17:a10
October 5, 1973
G. F. Gebhart
S Westgate Circle
Iowa City,, Iowa 522:10
Dear Mr. Gebiiart
The Iowa City City Council at its October 2,,'
1973 meeting officially received and placed on file
your correspondence concerning the Iowa City Transit
Sys temi. Thank you for bringing your views to thei
attention of the City Council.
Very truly yours,
Ray S. Wells
City Manager
hill" : a to
To the Honorable MayoAd Members of the City Councilof Iowa City, Iowa:
I am opposed to the proposal to increase the city bus fare by 100. With I
the increasing need for mass tranapprtation, an increase in fare in Iowa City
would be several steps i.rr, the wrong direction. There ,should be plenty of
money to subsidizc the bus system if we don't insist on spending, our money
library building and. a couple of parkin,
for things we don't need or can't afford, such as, for instance, a n^sr uhlie
" ramps.
I would not be opposed to the City letyintr a special tax at' up to 2 mi11s
if a. part of the funds so raised would be used to provide de-pendable service to areas
which r.os do not I",ave t:;ood bus service.
1301'eve.r, I woul,i be very much o_npocod to the City setting up a double. bus
ro,ite, suci);a.s that indicated on the plat which ist attached to the budpet
recornmendations now beim; considered by the Council. The ro:;sons for rrty
oppositibrn are as follows:
1.Because the buses on the proposed route could not be depended to .-et
passengers to their destinations on time.
The buses b,outbound and inbound, mould eros:; the Rock Island railror_d.
tracks on Pirsu Avenue. You will recall that "t
�1 er ctu � c ,
,,. �• d,f made of the area b}
r ,:• .
the � 1
Cis: .,..;,in�.crint; Deu�.i�tment, Mr. Sneer reported tpyour ;Honorable Body that
durint one 24 hour peridd, during the week of ifiay 5 nineteen trains blbckod. the
- First Avonue crossinf; for durations ranging up to 9�.- minutes: and that 'about
5:30 P.M. 91 vehicles were delayed for 6 minutes while a train parsed the cross-
ing. (For vehicles at or near the end of the vehicles waitinf; in line to cross,
that meant delays ranging up to 15 minutes or more, because at that point the
vehicles can't dodge around a city block and go, under an overpass, as they can
when the Clinton Street crossinC is blocked.
Bu.^..es on the proposed route could :sometimes be blocked at the crossinr, while
outbound; sometimes *chile inbound; sometimes both times; sonetimer not at all.
But since thisrwould be unpredictable, and since the treins do not run on any
schedule, no one would be able to predict as to when a bus ';night be. on a corner
at the scheduled time, when it might be 10 or 15 minutes late, or hhen it
would miss a trip so that the next one mif.-ht"be on -schedule.
2. 'Because 'the proposed route would not be 100', safe. There would always
be the d?inner (however sl.i.-ht) that F. driver, over-anxious to Ieo his brs on
schedule, mi;;1a take one chrtrce too, man;: , with disastrous results.
3. Bec�i'.rse'the proposed route would be discriminatory. Some areas would
)!Live 4 Aft}' service (2—wav cervico on e?cC of two different T;)utr:^ -- One I'Outo
dependable; one Undeuendable -- while at least one l rt,,.c area that lost its
bus when the City took over the system would still have no bus.
i• Beca.isc we, in the arca in which 1 live. :could lose the good tr n-porta-
tion service we have had for more than u0 years -- first by street car then by
bus. We teould be taken oft' of the Towncr(,e)t route and ;eat on the ;,ronosed new
route, on which we, couldn't de ,end from one bus to the next.
ti;tst 6„1C ....G ., 1<:1 C(I I:Jii (1) uola r�.ive 1`ood butt l:evice, %nd t?wt
;could he rnrved, i.he proposed nei:., (undependablc) h=,:, roit.c, crml.i be r;iv,n
rieirndnnl.e but,, er.rvicc wiuhout need for the City to aco,iirc any more buses than
I:ey would need to rncouirc i _ the proposed undo;:cnda.blr, rout., trac, vo L uc.
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Page 2 •
:AST SIDE BUS ROUTE PLAN - THAT 0? BUS PATRO?IS .A
The violet colored line on the attached map sho,..,f, the plan surgeoted by
bus patrons and taxpayers for a new east side bus route (if' there is to be
route expansion), t] --is to be set up instead of the route proposed tty the sts_f,
tanii which they named Rundell (See map attached to budget recommendations.)
Inbound the _buses on the proposed alternate route would ntort at the Bon Aire
Trailer Court. then travel over Lower Murcatine Road and Kirkwood Avenue to Clark,
'lark to Walnut, Walnut to Summit, Summit to Sheridan, Sneridr..n 1,0 Oekland. Oak-
l4l"d to Court; Court to Summit, Summit to Collcce, and then t3 do;r town.
!'ilio alternate routing would ;give dependable (instea
d 0C undo ,i.at•c bl.e) bus
SPrvl Cu' t0 th,a ;,'C27 ].re- `!'railer Co-urt, to the ind1,S"Lr'ial plants in },Ower 7-:ur C.tine.
Road. and to an arn: botween Sheridan Avc, and Court St. l:t would iilro rive
service t0 . tr!•:-L part O? KirkwoodAvenue, between the :gall and Summit 1"Lr0,i`.t —
an area- that lost its bus when the City took over the system. f tem. he F,r�rocec
Rundell
route -would ]cave that lar�A area still „ithout a bus.
To the areas "All at7d "B" on the map, the proposed t!ulldell bis route would
brio.; buses closer to oil ite a number of households, but it irould be an under.end-
able service also (because of the r'irst Avenue railway cronsing; where the trains
do not run on schedule). These two areas could be given dependable se ;rice vj.ih
a little better utilization of the buscs_we already have (. shown on t}le map
Red shows the Harts of the Fast Colle:e an Towncrest routes that would be new.
Green shows the pr.rts of the two routes that would,have 1 -way service instead
of 2 -way, as at present. This would mean that once c:.c} r0_und twin a few Dt;r:srn_
tiers would, need, to stay on the bus a feY; minutes longer• or else walk an extra'
block or twol sometimes three. This would be no different than for many other
Iowa_ Citianr :ince apparently more than one-thirdcof the Iowa. City bus ,ilriar•e
is 1 -way. Puc we hear no eomulainis about that,People do not expr_et everything
for 15r'.. And it is no nore than' right that buses be shared.
Blue shoitn the t,o r..treets,' each one long block lone. on which bures ,ould
no longer ti scl undir the proposed plan. On Upland Avenue all of the hotrrcholds
WOUId apn:�rrnt ,,: be 4'1Ct ;1., close t0 a Corner bus stop as they now are (unl^r.^.,
Lno:bus stops in the middle of the block)
Taking the bu^ off of William Street and extending- 'e Uavna !.vonur ro'rte
Juld put the 013 On v e SOuth Side of the medical Comer in,,tea,) 0.f oil the e8nt:
i.de. Tris would nut of the officer of doctors rod dentists a little
closer to the bus. rmd some .zi little farther away,' but practically all would Inc
itrti t about a bloc]:.
One other ouggested change in the routing plan would be in connection with
the area mashed "C" on the attnched m?p,' Pair •a3ttld gyre 1-,, Cll: Ji:. oil::')� the
short cut route (marled with red) and the round -a bout, route (r.arkcn „itn ]green).
the s lme .cs it Iran durinJ-, the many } c,,rrs that the s,;..tem trt7.0r private
own!'rshi p. •I "Ocent1% filed petition. .r1 -n,7 £3r. t1:1S Ch +IhdG. Is now Ot7
r I,'nd'E r, r^il/i.enun i:: r9oin n rc llnt 33
d::•i veli. anacl. krc irlj• hr.- hurrr rennin^• smoothly, but,lr. ,Yer'us. ,, o va.s
cmnec l;i ;;i,ll; tf:e }3cal b!,a system :for marl•' •yerlrs, served morn territor,,,r with
ftn.Ch bun ;Lo didn't !void "1.3n�- lo'h.," of "looj,s in ^6 middle!' •nhr'n eith,C7-
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:;na ].lir x,'.11(,•1 t.
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IIiss Della .l. Cruel
1530 Sheridan Avenue
IO%-Ia City, Iowa 52290
Dear bliss Grizel:
The Iona City City COUllcil at its October 2,
1973 meetina officially received and placed on file
your correspondence concerning the Iona City Transit
System. Thank you for bringing your vi-F!ws to the
attention of tae City Council.
Very truly yours,
Ray S. ':ells
Cit, :tanager
aSt::alo
-"lu d a" or the zy..questibnaires returned during this
periodr(representing 35 signatures) were definitely in favor of.
the extension, we hereby petition the Iowa City council to
adopt the following change in the Towncrest Bus Route.
The route will remain the same with the exception that
ti.e present right turn off Muscantine Ave, onto Village Green
Road will be,,dropped, Instead the bus will continue to Scott
Blvd. to the Sunrise Village entrance where it will 'stop to
pick up and discharge passengers.The bus will then proceed
back down Scott Blvd, and turn left onto Muscantine.',It will
then turn left onto Village Green Road and continue on its
original route.
We realize that we are not legal residents of Iowa City,
but the majority of the tenants work or go to school in Iowa'
City. In addition, some of the residents are interested in
using the bus for transportation to various shopping facilities.
If it is not possible to extend the route during all
transit times, we request that it be extended at least three
times a'day. We sincerely' believe that this extension would
be economically sound,
If 'a more formal petition is needed, please contact
Richard E.,Kozloski at Sunrise Village, Lot 107, or phone
351-4901.
October 5, 1973
Richard E. Koalosfii
Sunrise Village, Lot 107
Io'.✓a City, Iot:ra 52240
Dear tir. Kozlos:i:
The Iola City City Council at its October 2,
1973 meeting officially received and placed on file
Your , correspondence concerning the Iowa City Transit
System. Thank you for bringing your views to the
attention of the City Council.
Very truly yours,
Ray S. Sells
Citv Manager
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October 5, 1973
Robert A. !:011!1eS
639 South Governor'
Iowa City', Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. holries
?he Iowa City City Council at its October 2,
1973 meeting officially received and placed on file
your correspondence cancerniny the 'Iowa City Trans -"t
System. Thank you for bringing your views to the
attention of the City Council.
Very truly yours,
Ray S. 19e l is
City Manager
October 5, 1973
Mr. Bill Brown'
Lot 3,
Iowa City Trailer Park
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear :.r. Brown
The Iowa City 'City Council at its octol,er 2,
1973 meeting officially received and placed on file
your correspondence concerning the Iowa City Transit
System. Thank you for bringing your views to the
attantion of the City Council'.
Very truly yours,
Ray S. Wells
City Manager
WSW :alo
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September 28, 1973
City Council (•..;1 3 __.----
Iowa City, IA
//522Lo
Gentlemen:
I was very sorry to read, in the pages of the Iowa City Press -Citizen, that you
have decided on a course that.is virtually certain, in my opinion, to lead to the
demise of public transportation 'in'Iowa City. I refer to the proposed increase in
bus fares from 15¢ to 254. 1, for one,, am getting ready to start walking again'.
And I am quite continued that one of, the major reasons why the old Iowa City Coach
Company went out of business was its similar fare increase to 2550. That system did,
of course, have other faults - most notably, its lamentable inability to stick to any
kin& of printed schedule. Nevertheless, I think that what finally finished it off
was the fare increase.
If you, truly wish to increase bus patronage to the point where the system can break
even, financially, I am quite convinced that the approach which should be taken
is the opposite --- namely,,increasa service' Specifically, l think that two
stens should be taken. First, give us once an hour service in the evenings, and
on Sunday.', Second, increase the parkinP meter rates. By doing these two things„
I believe that ,you m ght entice more people into leaving their private automobiles
at home. You see, unfortunately, many people are simply set ir, the habit of.
jumping into the car to go anywhere. If parking downtown becomes too expensive,
they will probably begin thinking ,about alternative modes of transportation - ,and
they might become willing to at least investigate the possibility of 'using munici-
cal transit.
I would also like 'to call to your attention the fact that at least one high
h L ve 'Secretary of Transportation, is reputedly
federal official, namely, Jo n o ,
contemplating the rationing of pasoli.ne. It seems to me that this pally indicate
that the time hascoome to increase, rather than to decrease, municipally operated
transit facilities.' A'fare increase at this point in time implies, to me, at
least, that you want the municipal buses to stop running. 'lith the price of
gasoline skyeocketing, with air pollution threatening to make our cities uninhabi-
table, and with parking rates soaring, I personally believe that you are attacking
this proposition the wrong way around. Make the use of' public transportation more
attractive, both in terms of cost and in terms of riders than, than the use r- a
private automobile, and you will attract far more riders than you will by cur-
private
it.
In conclusion, increased service, by which 1 mean, essentially, around-the-
clock service, undoubtedly on a slightly less frequent basis, would appear to
be the best method of attracting neer natrons, and of soliciting even more patronage
by the patrons that ,you already have. But it must remain inexpensive and convenient'
enounh to encourar-.e people to use it. .4e already have "Park,'n Shop" arrang,.
downtown that are not helping matters, and I. am quite certain that., if pa cline
feasible solution'.
is rationed, a municipally operatrd transit system is',the only
S
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Ms anet Mullally
L Leel Street
Iowa 'City, IA '1552240 (OVER)
■
October 5, 1973
M
Mo. Janet mullally
431 Lee Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms.
The Iowa City City council at its october 2,
1973 meeting officially received and placed on filet
your correspondence concerning the Iowa City Transi I
Systema Thank you for bringing your views to the
attention, of the City Council.
Very truly yours,
Ray S. hells
City tanager
hS:•� : alo
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Iowa City, Iowa 52240
September 29, L973
The Mayor .° City Cduridii
Civic Center
lWashington St.
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
;netLonen:
Iam unable to Attend the Dubtic hearing on the budget on October 2 as i
shall 6e.servinA on the Project Review Committee of Hoover Health
v letter be made
Council at that tin: I r. L. etil, ,. ., co li.eats of m„
part of the Dubtic hearing.
I ob,, tc to the sum. of $L00,000 in the capitsL improvement section for a
now clog shelter. This will be the third shelter in the fifteen ,Years I
have resided here. The present shelter is in a good site and should be
EoGJ F -P
adequate.
fa'd
experience'has been that the shelter is.poorLy run, the animals poorly or and the bookkeeping to the ,say thd',Least,is sloppy. Citizens areinGthe facility as a cheap +gay todispose of pnwsnted animaLs at the publicpense. rather than taking them,,to veterinarians.
I doL not believe that the citizenry in vencouraging their councilmen to
nass a pet ordinance considered they were approving an expenditure of
t100,000 for a new anneal shelter.
To cut 45,00nfrom health care for chiefly our elder Ly'residents while
snen�linr such a Large sum for an animaL shelter seems a strange
assessment of priorities in this year of tiht money.
R hone the you will see fit to Look into the functioning of the shelter
SD as t0 ..,.i- sound llse.,of the facility and defer the capital er.*oenditure
until after this has been accomplished
Yours trvuLy,
hy%
Janet Shipton.
I
October 5, 1973
Hs. Janet SILipton
820 Goodsida !)rive
Iocaa City, Sorra 52240
Dear Ids. Shipton:
The Iowa City City Council at its October 2, 1973
meeting officially received and placed on file your
correspondence concerning the animal shelter. Your
letter was also rade a part of the Public Hearing on
the 1974 Operating Budget.
'Thank you for bringing your views to the attention
of the City Council.
Very truly yours,
Ray S. Wells
City !Manager
RM- :alo
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CC: Ray Wells --City Manager
To:
t, -Mayor Tim. Brandt
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J. Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
Attaehad to this letter is a petition with 713 signatures of
customers and employees of Wardway Plaza merchants, and South
Riverside Drive merchants who have requested that the City Council
extend bus service to these areas. This petition was circulated
during the last week and represents the opinions of customers in
this shopping area.
As a business man, taxpayer, and resident of Iowa City I want to
compliment the City Council on the fine reasonable bus service
which it presently has'serving most areas of Iowa City. Iowa
City is fortunate that la town o our r size has such fine service.
However, it is unfortunate that this service is restricted to only
part of the, community, and that only part of the tax payers benefit
from the service.
I would ,like to request that the City Council consider the addition
of a bus route to Wardway Plaza and the South Riverside Drive shopping
area. I base this request on the following facts:
1. 713 customers and employees of this shopping area have
requested the service on the attached petition.
2 Two other petitions have been presented to the Council
in the past year and a half requesting the same service.
3. Many requests have been received by Mr. Pappas's office
for this service.
!�. The South Riverside Shopping area as a taxpaying unit
have the right to have equal service.
Since September 1971 Iowa City has provided excellent bus service to
its residents. During ,that period of time routes have been established
which provide service to h of the 5 major shopping areas. Only
Wardway Plaza and the South Riverside Shopping Area have been slighted.
I would urge you to strongly consider my request. I feel that other
merchants in the area feel as strongly on the matter as I do. At a
time when you are planning the City budget for next year and considering
the possible increase of bus fare or the need for additional revenue
for the bus service it seems only right that it should be based on
total bus service to the Community and not to just part of the Community.
Again I want to compliment the City on the fine service that we now have
and urge you toconsidermy request.
C. K. Northam
Store Manager
Montgomery Ward & Co.
Iowa City, Iowa
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CC., Ray We113, City manarer.
Iowa City, Iowa
Sept. 12, 1973
;o: 1
`2syor Tim Brandt
Ory nalmar, EdFar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickezecn
Councilman d,. Patrick Uhite
Ccunci.lman LeRoy C. Butherus
We the unds:rsigred shoppers of Wardway Shopping, Center, and South
Riverside Shopping area petitim the i.oaa City, City Council for
the addition of buc service to cur area, We are tircd of being
treatad as second class ziti.aens and fcal that our uhopging ureef
on South: Riverside Drive shoul.d have bus servic3 as well 09 the
oche: shonpine areas in Iowa j_ity, t;, feel thet acta.oc should b:
taken immediately to correct tn'.a error.
Sign ad!
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CC- pay Wells., City HarjaRe-,
:Owv City, ty, TtAwa
Sept 12, 1973
TO
M,jyor Tim Braridt
Onnethliar. Edfar rzarneckl
Councilman Loren HicVcrson
Councilman J. Patrick Whi bo
Coun("UnIan U'Roy G. But".161-us
We tha imidersigned shuppars of Wardway Siopping
Center, and South
R:Lvec-.,g!dI.) Shopping arca oeIA.IiOn the TOWa City,
City C--i'mcil for
1:,hr.• 3dd-tion )f bus senij.--e to our arou. We are
tared of buing
troatpiO as second class -tiv.ens and feat that cur
Shopping llirVall
un Sc))th Riverside Drivi., jnooAld have butt ,3ej-qir,3
as 14CW, ar, thu
rither shopping amas in Iowa Ci :y. t�k feel tjML
a(,%t"tojj Gilould
tahii:inmdintely t:) CUA-ve?.t tthis-.!rmr,
Signed
CC: p
.ay Wells, C'ity MAnaver
Iowa City, Iowa
Sept. 121 1973
To *
Mayor Tim Brandt
C,--,-,cj
M , IrLqn Edgar Czarnecki.
Councilman Loren Hickerson
rouncLjmaji,j, Patrick White
Conncjjman: LeRoy C, Butherus
Wo the 'undersigned shoppers of Wardway Shoppin0 g Cr;nter, and South
;1,verside Shopping area petition the Iowa City, City court"il for
the addition of bus seruice to our ari'>R, We are tired of being
treated as sc:�ond class citizens and feel that cur shopOing nreat;
on So
�uth Riverside Drive should hp,te bus serlicc at; 11el as the
.
(.,thrjr shopping areas in Iowa UitY. 140 CL61 that act oy, should be
T.aken immediately to corre(A this arrur.
Signed:
•
CC: Ray knells, City Manager
Iowa City, Iowa
Sept,12, 1973
To:
M=ayor Ti.m Brandt
GDuncilman Edgar Czarnecki.
Councibilan Loron Hickerson
- Councilman J, Patric;: White
Councilman LeRov C. Butherue
WO the undersigned shcpper3 of lln:r3way chopping
Riverside
Center,
Shopping area paiition the Ioxa City,
the addition
and South
City Council ,or
of bus aervice tc cur arca, 41e are
treated as sv and
turd of being
class uitiaers and "ee''that our shopp_tsg'nreau
Oil South River„ica Drive should, have bus
service
other shopping areas in Iowa City. kb reel. that
as %tall as,thr,
taker. immediately to correct this
ar,tion uhau`.d be
error,
Signed:
CL. Ray -,. t
+pelt
r Ciy
e t i n.irar
a
Lown City, Iowa
�
P,apt. 12, 1913
To:
!4ayor Tim Brandt
Cnuruilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Counr.i.lman J,: Patrick White
Cruncilman.LeRoy C. Butbomis
Wtd the undersigned shoppers of War(tway Shopping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping arena peLi.t.ion the Lwa City, Ci.ty Council i'oz•
the addition of bus service to our area. We are tired of bring
treated as second claas nitisens and feel that our shopping :'reas
on South Riverside Orive should have bus nervine es xe;l. an thv
other shopping areas in Iowa City. µ: feel that actioc. should he'
taken im-tvdiately to eo reat this errrr,
Signede
• 'c
'to
flzyor Tim Brandt
Pn fi 1 Iie.Y-'i
Ctuncilman EoC..
Counc+lr,,an Loren ilickeraon
Couucllman 3 Patrick'Whias
Coun.:iiman LeRoy C, BUT,"et-us
Yr, ;.na undo ierad shopt�ur;> of-tarrmy .`toPe nP Ct+stet, and
Y .0
?iverside Shpppinr area }e i tt; r
don U10 :cYia ! h suncil :pr
�a'ser�rior� W., our. az an, lrt. G,.rc d of �.et-C
treated as second clash ci td.pn: anti ,r ., thn 1P � L'sG
nn Scuih Riverside Drtvu u.ould havil bt.s Sar!':r) a� i
other shopping; arer.s ut 10 v I.Y.C'_x. :rtt7. [hot aot o [t,pu"d bo
taken immedisteiy to .:orae,-:, this urror.
ban[;. Li,
To:
Nzyor Tim Brandt
conncilnan L'dparCaerneck.1
Gowicil.man Wreo Hir:ke_^son
Councilman J. Patrick Whiter
Gounc lmarr LeRoy, C,. sntierw
IAA Ue underzigned choppers of WardM1ay 61joppi.ng Center, and 5013th
p3vorside Shopping area fjetitaor. City, City Council for
the 1c.r
the .addition of enR .service to our an H, We ar:; tired' cf being
t;reatec ae aecond c.laas aaiiens a;ld feel that our shopping; areas
on South Rivereiou Driv-a should have bus service ac Dell es the
other shopping .arras in TOL's City. 1q,, feel that ac:tior, should b --u
:owe City, Iowa
Sept. 1.2, 197
To:
Mayor Tim Brandt,
Councilman Edpa.r C2arnecki
G,%incilman Loren Hickerson
CouncUman J . Patrick h'hits
Councilmau LeRoy C. Butheru
Wo ',he : ndersignad shoppers of 'riardxay (UPPP nr 4enter, and South
Rivyrsid3 Shopping arca petitLon the T_cxa C.ii:yp ity C:unui.t Far
the addition of has serVice to our area We are i.lred of hei:_C
treated as se ronE, class citi.aens and feel th+it, our shopping areas
ain SouthR`_cers:de Drive should hs-re bus ss; rir:e as well ;:s tiro
other shoppia,g areas in lo.+a City. '•-x reel. ..hat. e..cti-on cihoul.d ba
taken imnediate'y to corree','this 3r-Mr.
Signed:
CC. Ray;k'clls, City Manara,^
Iowa Gity, Iowa
Sept. 1.21 1977
To
Mayer Tim 'Brandt
Collncilman Edgar Czarnecki
Counoi'unan Laren Hickerr'on
Councilman ,i. Patrick Whits'
Councilmlia 1,euoy C, 3utherus
We the undersigned shcppern of Hsrdway 511oppi.ng Center, and South
Riverside Shopping area petition the lr.wa City, City CouniAL for
the addition of bus service to our area. We aro 111*cd'of being
treated as second class citizens and feel that our shopping arna,3
ori South Riverside Drive should have bus service, its well as the
other shopping areas in Iowa Citg. 1* feel that action should be
taken immediately to corre::t this error.
Signed:
Mayor Tim Brandt
G;uncilman Edcar Czarnec:kj'
Ccun.ilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J., Patrick Whin,
Councilman LeRoy C, Hutherus
Wt, the urdarsignod,shoppers of Wardway Chopping Center, and South
Rlvesida Shopping, area petition the Iowa City, City Coun.it for
the additiou"of bus service t3 our area. We are tired of being
treated as,senond class citizens and feel that our stropping areas
on South Riverside Drive should have bus 'senice'as well', us the
other shopping, areas in Iowa City.- '4�, feel that'E_i.ior should b)
taken irurediatelylto corre(,t this arror,
Signed o
CC: Ray Wells, City 'ManaPer. `WOW' Apo
pcity,.12Iona
Sept12,, , 14'13
Se's vet :.
Mayor Tlm '9rar di
Conncil.man Edgar Hi,kersoncki �15 0 Pra'
Coun„ilman L.ren Rz R�rson
councilman[ J. Patrick 'White
C.unci'iman 'AiRoy C. Butnerus
Wil the nnderniauad shopper_ of Wardway Shopping Center, and Soutn
16-70:•3ide Shopping area petition the Ions Ci:yr' Citv Council fcr
the addition of cas°eervi:ce too our area. lie are ti; -rd of he^rg
treated as'second class citizens and fel that ocr shopping areas
on South Riverside Driae should have hus service as we.1 as the
other shopping area iu Iona city « feel thr,t c.r:* on shouA oo
taken immediately to corre t this orrcT.
Signed ;
ac-
Ij
Z -`nn!
:1_�
t Y: ..
CCs Ray Wellzij City
Mariap.cr
rown OttyO Iowa
Sept. 12A 1913
Kayc jr Tint l3randt
Councilman Edgar
Czarnecki
Councilmun Luren
Hickerson
Counctlman J. Palzi.k
'Mait-c
CouncilmAn LeRoy
C. j3u.herus
.Wu the -undolrs-',!,,ned
shoppers or 'WrunrNay aiopping Center, avid S:wti
IU vers I
ido ShoppJ ' rip,
area petitdoyi the lowtj CL*-y, City %r
tho addition of bus
service t^ our z!maa, We are tired el", ool:ig
created as 6no.oud clow;
cddzens and I;Mt our 51-op-pirig clrva�
or, 6olith Riverside
Drive should 1mve bus semi: e as wol'. ns the
othev shoppfi,,R areas
in lovu City. t*- Nell that ac±-JoL- shouA b#:
ta%en 4-mmodititely to corree.A.- t1iiii firror,
To
Mayor Tim Brandt
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J. Patrick Whits
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
Wu the undersigned shoppers of Warduay, Shopping Cunter, and South
Riverside Shopping area potition''the loxa City, City Counci't for
the addition of bus service to our area. We are 'tired of being
heated as second class citizens and feel that our shopping areae
on South Riverside Drive should have bus eervice as well as the
other shopping areas in Iowa City. �b feel that action'should bi
taken immediately to correct this orror.
Signed:
..V.- 1;:9i•
GC- by Wells, City Manaser
Ions City, Iowa
Sept. 12, 1973
To:
Myor Tim Brandt
Councilman Edgar Czarne+aci
CouncilmanLoren Nickerson'
Councilman 'J. Patrick Unite
Councilman LeRoy C. Butheriis
We the undorsignad shoppara of'Wardway Shopping
Center, an<l Soul'%
Riverside Shoopinp ares pAiti on the lcwn City;
(a ., Gouna:il i'cr
the addition of bus service :.c our arer, li-Te are
tired of being;
treated as second class citizens and feel. I,hst our
'sLapping areas
on South Riverside Drive should hsve bas service
as well os the
other shopping areas in Iowa City. itt feel,zhut:
na log should be
taken imnediately to corre:t thLs orrcr,
Signed:
CC: Ray 'dells, Catty Mans:zer
Ioxa City, :owa
Sept. 12, 1473
To:
Rnyor Tim Brandt
Cctincilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J Patrick Whits
Ccuncilman LeRoy C. Butherus
We the undersignedshopuere of Warciway Shopping Center, and South
Riveraide Shopping ares petition the Iowa City, City Coun(ti]. 1•01'
the.addition of bus service tc our area. We are timd of being
treated as second class citizens and feat that our shopping areas
oil South Riverside Drive should have bus se:Rice as r:eLZ as the
other shopping, arras in Iowa City. Lb feel that action should be
taken irunediately t) correct this orrcr•
Signed :
CC: Ray WeUs, City ManoQer
Iowa city, Iowa
Sept. 12, 1973
,re
Mayor Tim Brandt
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki:
Councilman Lcren Hicke;son
Councilman J. Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
We the undersigned zhoppers oiWcrdway Shopping Center, and
South
iiveraids Shopping area pe'ti.tsiou the Iowa City, City G�urci.7
for
the addition of bus service to ocr area. We are tired of being
treated as sez:ond class citizen and —'l that. our shopping
ar000
un South RiversideDrive should have bus service as well as
the
other shopping areas in Iowa City, 1 -.re reol thalt action should be,
taken 1mr.odiately to corse, --t this sr'ro'r,,
Signed:
CC: Rny ,jells, City vanavar
town City, :iown
gaily;', 12, 1973
'To,
V[nyot Tim Brandt
nuuci' cnan drar C-j.nrn=cki.
"ou,jjej',.nan Luren Hicicersai
GOunc S.l.iaa•n J., Patrick Wahlta
fo incilman LeRoy to, $Ilthern
We l'be t1t5dE,r+slf,'n d shcpper`j of U�^dway 3�appYn� Centar, ind South
Riverside Shcpp.ng srFa pe:iiion ttie .c•aa C�.ty, City wunc'l). for
the addition ci' bus se.^ricc to our nr�a We nie tired of beznE;
trnatcd as second clns5 aitd�ren: and fen! that our shonping nrear;
on South Hiverslde Priw r,hould have b"3
�hry nrtionlshe:las d bo
other shopping areas in Iowa City.
taken iw.modiaeiy to curaect this orror.
Signed:
��. I'
hv
µr7
73 q
91c) L0J f� FLc
,f ,
WEA In, !Ialwf�j I-
Miyor. Tim Bran•,i:
COMUAIOwn Edgar Csarnock_
Councilman Loren Rlckerson
Councilman J.'Patrtck Mrit.
Councilman LeRoy C, Bathene'
Wo thy: urdorsign3d snappers os W;rduay Rcopping Center., and South
Rivsrs:ida Shopping arra 'Nptition the Iona City, City Council for
the addition of las service to our ares, We are tired o being
treated as 3e-ond ..lass rl ti^.ens and fe3'1 that C-ur shonnirw arras
on South River=ido Drive should havi bu:; service as veLi as the
other .shopping areas "iii Town :;itf. �e feel that: act4:cn :dtaui.d b
taken iruaodiartely to it;arrect this error, D
QIQ /�I�J CcS
Signod:
PArre STo LL
CT L41 LLO
i.tit
L_ C MLV
lyt
,,I
ra';. Ray Wedl:f , rj!.y Finnadt:r
To:
Cnpnc.il.r�sn Pat.ri.ek M'hite
' l.011*1:'.ji'iUJP li P7,f x•..}111 `. tl�±;'ll;; :
'i8T1-e Z.S' .lt t%°- ,
t,t.oppi:f; a_%n, fir]Li L.,M tilt? LJ.iu Ci ..r :. vl Sj .. '. illf:i fur
ati(1Ui-n t\t '0715 :P i`il'. @.'i. f. ^Ilr a -n a I t.
va rire :e1 ;
oate(I ^ �•�.V A'i ,iA. L�...3E'^3 illd ir. ) 111:, b1r 'ft, l,l
QJ.. JE r vit ^. rla vl 'L d i .lt-
4�.e=�_c_•`=':�'���h_4.Q.�'2.!/ .._. 3c7.s7.��t..L"AP.�_ro.L �.�, /of�n Gr-�
v
� >✓'--� ` f �i(-k.�.��'.�� ��' _._. �. �_: __ !! til:._... � l .':. �, ,
To:
"ayor ':'in, Brandi
nn:d;r,u arr.l-,k.I
M811 f ;r: It }fial:ereor,
tfmin !,s-r9,:k', k'
Cnuncil.lvin Lep.. c. a h,
1Jprs lRalPill, :ah� �f /PtJt•'I'.S G� i18rC1ti'�1 !I,Opp n,
3L D i O GetALiCn +11C. llr �� ''<�❑t11
se:rir owat city, t':tr rouncir i'cr
rcat�d 3s is nu* ca, S e a e Ir
-, Otto r 3q t r i'C;
ull South R v iCi"ens and fey 1, aur
or.har r .hophou7.3 have hus ser •:.-,o an ne11. as t•ne
ping ar*a3 in Iowa City, ?� feed that 'e �:r.' hour b,t
Laken '1Rediaf, y.. to LO_^rCCy j'Ig Jri+,iY-
Signed •
¢: �� � j � � ----_ ._.� __.,!✓,1 � »rte
t
i
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Nickerson
Councilman J. Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
Wo the undorsigned shoppers of Warduay Shopping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping area petition the Iowa City, City Coum:il for
the addition of bus service to our area, We are''tired of being
treated as second class citizens and feel that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive should have bus service as well as the
other shopping 'areas in;lows City, We feel that action should be
taken immediately to correct this error.
Signed.:
Cal Ray Wells, City ?tanager
Iowa City, Iowa
Sept. 12, 1973
To:
ttayor Tim Brandt
Councilman Edpar C3arnecki
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J, Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
We the undersigned shoppers of Wardway copping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping ;area petition the Iowa City, City Council for
the addition of bus' service to our ares. We are tired of being
treated as second class citizens and fe?l that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive should have bus service an well as the
other shopping areas in Iowa City. % feel that action should be
taken immediately to correct this error,
Signed:
Altb
T_ L6--1 611A
Ile -C
;7t
To:
Mayor Tim Brandt
Councilman Edgar Czarneuki
councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J. Patrick White
councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
We the undorsigned Shoppers of WardHay Shopping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping area petition the Iowa City, City Council for
the addition of bus service to our area. We are tired bf being
treated as second class citizen:, and feel that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive should have bus service as tire11 as the
other shopping areas in lows City. tie feel that action should be
taken immediately to correct this error.'
Signed:
Iowa City, Iowa
Sept, 127 1973
To:
Mayor Tim Brandt
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J. Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
'de the undersigned shoppers of Wardway Shopping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping area petition the Iowa City, City Council for
the addition of bus service to our ares. Weare tired of beLng
treated as second class citizens and feel that our shopping; areas
on South Riverside Drive should have bu3 service as Nell as the
other shopping areas in Iowa City. Its feel that action should be
taken immediately to correct this error,'
Signed:
13 i
77777
CO- Ray Wella, CitY HaWar
Ilwa City, Iowa
Sept. 12, 1973
To ;
Mayor Cim Brandt!
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki.
Councilman Laren Hickervon
Councilman J. Patrick WIdLe
Comcilman LeRoy C. Butherus
We the undersigned shoppers of Wardway Shopping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping area petition the lc -•,a City, City Council for
the addition of bus service to our aroa. We are tired of being.
treated as second class citizens and feel that out- shopping areas
to South Ri7arside Drive should have bus ser-7jee as well as the
otbe'r shopping areas in Iowa Cit;. 14a feel that action should be
t.0ken Lmadiately to correct -chis error,
Signed.
311a
4�
T,1
'2A
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Ll j
: m
M �
s
CC: Ray Wells, City 74anager
Iona City, Iowa
Sept. 12, 1973
To:
%yor Tim Brandt
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J. Patrick White
'•:=cilman LeRoy C. Butherus
We the undersigned shoppers of Wardaay Shopping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping area petition the Iowa City, City Council for
the addition of bus service to our area, We are tired of being'
treated as second class citizens and feel that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive should have bu3 service as well us the'
other shopping areas in Iowa City. lig feel that action should be
taken immediately to correct this arror. ?
Signed: o,y
�l�t-mak -._. -. ,1�Lin
X AhW ml's.
3 1.
To:
Fiyor Tim Brandt
Councilman Edgar Czarnes,ki,
Councilman Loren Hicker6on
Councilman J. Patrick Whits
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
We the vudersigned shoppers of tiardway chopping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping Erea _oetition the Ioua City, City Cnonsil for
the addition of bus service to our area. We are tired of being
treated as second class citizens and Peal that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive should have bus service as we'll n3 the
other shopping areas in Ioira City. 'km feelthat action shou':d ba
taken iimwdiately to correct this arror.
Signed
Prard2
Co::m;iLeian Sdp;Rr r„sr�:a•.ki.
Couneilmai? Lur•en 'r.i�•L••-rson
Cuuncilir,an J Patrick t:hile
_Cuu»cilra}n L,Aov C su ile,^us
Wtj the RRdS'i:+fain: ::fiopl}Brir of Wardw8tr ollopp oL ng ilent-1, and
rl_ 7d:"p }.i7i1 Shbl'i illp ArP.7 t^-p i i :.70f! tile 70N3rl C' Y
J'f f• Cc Ui:p7.1 ItfP
TMC uCldi.tlCR f h172 G21Yi.`+? `N.6117 lic &N, iIred of N..Lng
l.T'L'S iE to ;is SE Ut {: lEl i0 ?.Liiens a[id
-e" ihai, aur, :1}IOir'_RF, drea9
'R .SOl.fh P'C:• (,U Dr1Y-f :mould have Lr.a 96TJ1C^ as the
unbar sh(ppii7}t .12*eas in T,)ttr Ci-f,-v,, fool that aci Lr.
take`.: 'iVIM'.'t"Z L.:' Y L?. ;rrorS
Slnear ;
t
i �Y/ ,,
CCe Ray We11a, 1 ty i!anarte:
Inua City, Iowa
Sept, 12, 1973
To:
Mayor Pim rJ11,1niL,
Counci.lman ;'Apar Caarne-aki
C,runciLnan &Oren Hickerson
CounciLnan Patrick White
Councilmen LeRoy C,., Dutherus
k'e t."e unri rsitnod shopper; of Wardway 9ropping Center, and South
Rivn.sidf; Shopping area petition the Ioa,3 city, Cit Gruno;l fcr
ahs aaditior. of bus service ,c rue arca, We are tired of being
ti'oatfd as ;;Frond :iaas cii,iaens and fc-sl, that our shopping areas'
on'3outh P.ive:sidP Drive should have bu.a ser'ri.Cc as wolf. ar; the
vthe:r shopping; areas in Iowa Cir.y, .,•xb feel that act_on should ba'
taken iirmedi.ateiy to correct r,h:ic erroi,
114med c/ \ %
Y�v
. ............ .
ty i. ..l i:Y•
r0wa City,
PrRalf,
JURU'llf"aft E'drar Czrirneckj.
Councilman Loven lliv.ker%;Illl
C(jUTK:IlJnA1, J. Patrick 4.rhito2
:,4."03r C. Autheru
er,'. of
"enter, and S,)u-,,h
P"verside Shoppitq, ;I,rla petjtjorl the
lOwP Cii-Y, Ccn,:!'
V'.rv5.-::e to )t:.r arcm,
7 - -
�
We taro ti red be ng
i;raitted as second ',lass aFld
USal that our vhopvnr.,P�
c,n South Riven;4(-v ;.j
j.je
13US Seln,it-, I I
a an wr-11 as t.11(-
nhoppinj, areas in folra City,
t
rf!c-,, chat .1.I., on
_ - -3hou"d h(�
-
Tak.cn ii".ediaLeiy to corn:,-�-.t thir, tji�,Qr,
ac'd
Iowa City. Sown
0)dp4., 12 s l 973
To
19ayor Tim Erandt'
C'nnci.i.man Edv,,ar (:zarnp :ki
Counoilmsn Loren Hl-::kercon
Counc.i Irian J. Pa trirk Whi to
Councilman i,eHry'C, Bui,heru::
W6 theAuusdor:'igned =h,pper,, O. WardwaVNnopping ::crac•r,. and cou#;,
Riverside Shcppiug siea petition the Iowa Cit y,, City Ccuncil !br
the addition of b,;s service to our area, 4h; are tired of be-ing
trE3 ted a-, set U.,1C C.idss Citilt'nA an']
16-1- that 7Ur'j}iCppin{; it l'BAS
on South Fivt:r,idr- Driv shcUld have cu., gnrilci, as well as the
cider shappirr a-aas in Iowa City, : 14-) feol that ';4 tion chcuA be
Laken immociinte?y to corr.----,t this'orre.r.
S3.gned: -
�
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G'
[^/cy. / :r `fir.✓ � . .i1..,. .. ... :i
l
r
:,cty T,:ei27;, Cit., r7anare1.
Iuha r fy =claa ,..1.,
Sept.. 12
;.; a 7trnrr+: �/ 0✓
40'dn. �IIt7dI: ' !!.uY :. 7� 7,!'.f 1'Cd �{r/❑- N'J _
'7) ''Iu1}}'way C}Iop77np; CB:i i:', and ..Gn Lt_
ir7p 'J"NIEdi`.i. :h L.,. 7G ::? lit.l Vr �.. C. lb.'S
:ha .idd SJ iou Of QII 6Qf 4;.-'.f3"4r aYCld„ Wr' a `1 :(1
Gfttd i<^!t :1S f:f .c71•? ,`iJ 4c rii.l:n Pfi .5:1'1 SEF_ t•nSt ',ur
. bll ti JL'L71 T11 7.PId ihot!1. hzv"✓ Jc> Nr_''11 e .,•,. Nl '.I P.a L.ne
a+.h('r Shoupi:;Ig u'Ca?.; I!.7 lowe ' Ity' `M rc3 " f,h9 ,. 6:77._ i_, ..!}l• j: jb:
}.akr n i:nreaiat.e iy , c.: rr ;ri ` th.J s •r, ro: .
nsdIt:
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CC: Rey 1.1e1)a, City !as,aae:
love City, icxa
sopt, li?, lYts ID
To'.
'4,Ay:.r T_m Brandt
i�aunc`.ti.mr:r rdaar f w rrec:k;
C)UPel3_nan Loran kerharl
runt t iman , Patrick 'white
C;zn.!'Lman Lahr; G 9utherus
Ile 1, n tu' r
P `J4,Lgaod of 4jJ'.hr3y SOpF,7g C;ttltc. :i •I �.u•_:.
F O F T d ,
C. 'tiro c' d city, ,' ',. ty Coim i i :'...1.
I-
e a ta't;aF: of bus; se vis
te t,, ;UT a a: 'ra are it d i.f br
at<�n L'u^O Ol,i L`LJ33 711,1 en.i arc-, !'Plei. t)t?t 01jr 2 o�U'::It arEa:;
t, J6 -Muth shOuid have bu se+✓ern a9 ;��,''!.i' k1
oG
other i.hoppirp ,itcsa3, in f.osra :i ,
ssken inmediutr.y to ,o,.:;d bo. �. .
f<oa t:hc;, a,t o!t vh
r, rr ..t this Grror.
^pie
We the i3.nd6migncd shoppur, of Ward-ay t3iopping Center, and South
Riverriiar; -1hopping area pe''itfon the''Toua City, City, Coun;A for
the, addition of bns sei^;ice to our arca.. VIP are tired of i,esn
treated as second ;31ass ;c itia,ens and 'feel that mir shopping areaa
an Scuth Riverside Drive should have bus service as Troll, n? Lha
other 'shoppiuc,areaa in lova City. kr- feel that aat_on shou:id be
taken immediately to uorrect this error;
Signed
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Iowa City, Iowa
Sept, 12, 1977
To
izyor Tin lSrandt
Caunciiman Edgar Czarne^ki
Councilr.:an Loren iiickerson
Counc'i;inan J.;Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C. Butcerus
'de the under!-Jgned shoppers of Wardway ShcppirLg Centr, and Sou_h
hiverside Shopping area petition the logia City, City Cour,,,-.Ll for
the addition of bus servivet to our area, Wt- a u tired of beiy.g
treated ar. second ,:Lass ntizens and feet that our nhoppine ;,m•as
on Soath Ri7erridv. Drive should have b -u3 service as soil as the
other shopping arras in ToHa City.. -:b tce" r.hat a::lio.% shon'.d b:
taken irnm;diatu?;y to. rorrect tM
iz error:
Signud:
CruncS.i.mNn ',won ;!Uke:;on
Count L).men J , p++.rink '•�1,i to
Coanrl'�.il:,n 1., 1 .�•-j ". ituChur.,r _
ly4 t.;;:. . ,.k•rs -rrn:a 7r.ur,ppe7:; at 1dnrtiway 9:upT tn;i Center, and 3cuth
:P: sing `ihopp-; ,. 'azYa Pe'l.i i'lon the Town ". tryr i1i'6f G•>Uw.,-U i ]r
chr. aoditioc: cf bc, sa. 'i•:a t, our nreb. Ylc ,rra ,f being
tronit-d as s r*u d (Haas ci;6i rns and feel tlwi., oar ehoppinP area:,
on ;eu,h Riv=•rside i),> a sncnld have bur -ei*rice as auld. as the
rthcr shopping. areae in fu,.,n City. 1,c3 fr:el chit action chou:.d bEt
take- ib r+distct;r c5 ccrrec:i. this
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Tae
!A,Jvt)r Tim Brandt
ric J -1 mqtj Ec I a r kl--,nrne:,kz.
Loren vlv4en- oil
J. Fatrick Whiw
Councilman LE-N)F C,
tit: under.s.iAZn�d -;hopper�z of Ward -way ,Snapping Ceot_r, an -j
Ul(? Tata City, !ALy
Via 3ddi;;.Lcjn ol' tt:- Our ami, 41,3 are "Lired at' be -up
T,rear,ed as 3er!orjj .ijjjss :ttzeas at),* feL
.3 �j j,hat. our :)hopp.:.ijp, ;4rc-as
011 Driv.3�hould have bug as 1 at.;
Other `1ft,ppinf, ar--t.ajUta r act -c -I thwaad is
'�' '-Y - '�Q Niel
Lhie .4ri-cr,
Signed
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Iowa'City, Iowa
Sept. 12, 1973
To:
Mayor Tim Brandt
Councilman EdLar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J. Patrick Wh'
ite
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
A the undersigned shoppers of Wardway Shopping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping area petition the Iowa City, City council for
the addition of bus service to our area. We are tired of being
treated as second class citizens and feel that our shopping areas
on Sonth Rivtrside Drive should have biis service as all -the other
shopping areas in Iowa'City do* Wb'feel that action should be
taken immediately to correct this error.
Signed
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To i
!-Livor Tim P.rar,dt
Counrl trqan Ec',:,a; Cznrnacl:i,
'CowicilG:an Laren Hl,;kr:r:,on.
Councilman J, Patrick White
C—.nc! lmae- Lefioy C zutheru-;
We tn.- undmr•eitroc•d ,;hopper-, of Warevay Siopping ,Center, arr! South
njYAr:;ld? jh,;p}+lnh a.'rri pa:i.%1Gii thi: :owa City, i. City Council for
tha ad3i6ica of NIS service to 'AW sreau iie are t.irv.d of being
,maV,d as cls -se and fe?l that our shuppi.nr orcau
or, 5 ru Ri rer3ide Drive sic il:l haNn bus sc mice well. as i.ho
uther hop{rin an2s in Iowa ulty, ?r, fee,) that a^tz *I k-.)IQUid bo
L:1)CBit lq[gr Caatn?v L. C^r CCC. this iit�
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CC: Ray Wells, City Amager
Iowa City, Iowa
Sept. 12, 1973
To:
mayor Tim Brandt
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J. Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C.,Butherus
We the undersigned shoppers of Wardvay giopping',Center, and South
Riverside Shopping area petition the Iowa City City Council for
the; addition of bus service to our area, We are tired of being
,treated as second cless''citizene and feel that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive should have Trus service as well as the
other shopping areas in:Ioea City.' iYh feel that action should be
taken immediately to correct this error. `
Signed • /a�� c�✓�.Oa� �iPl� /�_ /,�
- J � _CUA' Vic_ -s,`.'�"`• - ,
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Mayor Tim Brandt
councilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman j, Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C: Butherus
Wu the undersiging Brea petition cil ned shoppers of Wardway c.bopping Center, and South
Riverside Shoppthe Iowa City, City Counfor
the addition of bus service to our areeo
We are tired of being
trot'ted'as'seconr'.'„class 'citizens 'and feel ,that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive should have bus service as yell as the
other shopping areas in Ione City. We feel that acticb'shbnld be
taken immediately, to correct this error.
Signed
tJ
CC: Ray Wells, City Manager
Iowa City,Iowa
Sept. 12, 1973
To:
Mayor. Tim Brandi
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickeroon
Councilman J. Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
Wa the undersigned shoppers of Wardway,%opping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping area potition the Iowa City, City Council for
the addition of bus'service to our area. We are tired of being
treated as second class citizens and feel that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive should have bus 'service as ueil,as the
other shopping areas in Tows City. We feel that action should be
taken lvmediatoiy to correct this error.
Signed.
CC: Ray Wells,, City lfanaRe,.
Iowa City, Iotira
Sept. 1.2, 1.9'13
To:
Hayor Tim Brandt
Councilman Edgar'Czarnec;:i
Councilman Loren Hickersor.
Councilman J Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherua'
We the unclGraigned ehoppers of Warftay SOL.-mpl.ng Center, and South
Riveraide Shopping area', petition the Icua C-1ty, City Council. for
the addition of bus service to our arc+e. W6 are tired of being
treated as second class ;-citizens 'and .feel that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive. should hare bus service as well as the
other shopping areas in Iowa City. I&, feel that nc-cion should be
Ween imnadiately to correct this orror.
Signed
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Hayor Tim Dre.ndi:
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki.
Councilman Loven Hickernor.
Councilman J. Patrick hhite
Councilman LePoy C. Butherus
Wo the undersigned shoppers of Vsrduay Shopping Center, and South'
Riverside S•hoppir{; area petition the Iowa City; City Council .for
the addition of bus service to our are&. We are tired of being
treated as second class citizens and feel that our shoppirW, areas',
on South Riverside Drive should have bus service as troll as the
other shopping :u,eas in Iona City, tis feel thax action should be'
taken iii mediately -to correct this arror,
Signed:• /
?d%Si%�
4"a I I Iti-7
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Councilinan Loren Hickerson
COuncilman J, PatrickNIhite
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
we the undersigned shoppers of war"Jway Shopping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping area petition the Iowa city, City Council for
the addition of bus service to our area. We are tired of being
treated as second class citizens and feel that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive should have bu service as well as the
other shopping area. in Iowa City. Y�b Peel that action should bo
taken' immediately to correct this error,
Signed:
Cc: Ray, Wells, City Manager
Iowa City, Iowa
SoPt, 12, 1973
To.
Mayor Tim Brandt
C-luncilntan Edgar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickernon
Councibnan J, Patrick ',+•'nits
Councilman LeRoy C. Buthems
We the undersigned shoppers of Wardway SloppingCenter
Riverside Shopping area petition the IoHa Cit , and South
the addition of bus service to our area, We a=a City uncalbeing
for
Crested as second class citizens and'feel that ou- shoppof ing areas
cn Suuth Riverside Drive should have bv; service as ve11 as the
other snoppi areas in Iowa City, ub feel that action should be
taken impledistely to correct this error,
S'=fined:
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Iowa City, Iowa
Sept. 12, 1973
To-
H,.-Ayor Tim Brandt 4 -
Councilman War Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J. Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy, C. Butherus
We the undersigned shoppory of Wardway shopping',Center, aSouth
rind S
Riverside Shopping area petition the Iowa City,''city Council for
the addition of bus service to our area. We are tired of being
treated as second class citizens and feel that our shopping areas
on South Rivers I ide Drive should have' bus service as well as tho
other shopping areas in Iowa City. Mb feel that action should be
taken irr,4,diately to correct this error,
Signed.
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CC? Ray Wells, City Manager
Iowa City, Iowa
Sept, 12, 1973
To:
Mayor Tim Brandt
Connoilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Nickerson
Councilman J. Patrick ,,(hate
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
We the undersigned shoppers of Wardway ShoppinglCenter, and South
Riverside Shopping srea petition the Iowa City, City Council for
the addition of bus service to our area. We are tired of being
treated as, second class citizens and fell that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive should have bus sorvice as well as
the
other shopping areas in Iowa City. hb feel that action should oe
taken irranediatel5* to correct this orror.
Signed:
cepti., LCA LY/.s
To:
idsyor Tim Brandi
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki.
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J. Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
We the undersigned shoppers of Wardwey shopping Center, and Soeth
Riverside Shopping area petition the Iowa City, City COunril for
the addition of bus service to our area. We are tired of being
treated as second class citizens and feel that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive should hale bus service as well an the
other shopping areas in Iowe City. 4b .feel that action should be
taken immediately to correct this o-r:or.
Signed:
CC: Ray Wella, City, Manager.
Iown'City, Iowa
Sept, 12, 1973,
To, .
myor Tim Brandt
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J. Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
We the undersigned shoppers of Wardway Shopping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping area petition the Iowa City, City Council for
the addition of bus service to our area, We are tired of being
treated as second class citizens and feel tl:»t our'', shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive should have bus service as well as the
other shopping areas in Iowa Citp.. We feel that action should be
taken immediately to correct this error.
Signed:
To
179yor. Tim Brandt
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councibnan Loren Nickerson
CouncUman J, Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
Ws the *undersigned shoppers' of iTarduay mopping Center, and Soubl.
it verside Shopping area 'petition the Iows City, City Council for
the addition of bus service to our area., We are tired of being
treated as'secon3 class citiaens and feel. that our shopping ares
on South Ricer:ide Drive should have bus service as well as the
other shcppinx areas in Iowa City. Ub feel that action should b
taken irmiodiately to correct this error.
Signed
CC: Ray ;,'ells, City Hanaver
Iowa City, I"'a
Sept, 12, 1973
To:
Mayor Tim Brandt
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki.
Councilman LorenHickerson
Councilman J. Patrick White
Councilman LeRoy C. Butherus
We the undersigned shoppers'of Wardway mopping Cer.,r,,>r, and Sout.'i
Riverside Shopping area petition the Toga City, City Cna1Cil =or
the addition of bus service'tc our aruc,s iie are '.[.rod of beirg
treated as second class citizens and f'eal that our shopping; nreaO
on Scuth' Riverside Drive should have bii> seriico es wa'i':IS the
other shoppin,l, areas in Iowa City. ,�k, rt..v''i t:iiaL action ^,hound b;:
taken i rediately to correct this error.
signed;
ra;
Mayor Tim Brandt
Councilman Sdrar Czarnecki.
Councilman Loren Hickerson
Councilman J', Patrick Whits
Councilman LeRoy C, 3uthons
lie the undersigned shoppers of Warduay %lopping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping area petition the Iowa City, City Council for
the addition of bus se.'vicc to our area. We are time of i�eing
treated as second class; citizens and Co-al that our shopping area:;
on South Rivevside Drive should hare bu3 service as well as the'.
Other shopping areas in Iowa City. le feel that action should be
taken ilr�mediateiy to porrens thin error,
Signed:
•
CC: Ray we113, City"Mara¢ur
Iowa City, lova
Sept, 12, 1973
To:
Mayor Tim Brandt:
Councilman Edrar Czarreoki
Councilman Laren Hick..-rson
Councilman J., Pairi.ck Mhi La
Councilman LePoy C. Bu'.hem
We the undersigned Shoppers'of Wardway Stopping Center, :;rid Scnrtii
Riverside Shopping ima patition the Sowa City, City Council z'or
the addition of ims service to our nreF• 'He are,;ired of bc5ng
treated as seccnd'class r.itizens r.nd fc--3i that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Drive should ha'!e bus 9CI i_i:C as ve1l an the
uther shopping areas in Town City. 4k real that action shoua.d be
taken immediately to correct this errcr•,
Signed:
CC: Ray Wells, City Manager
Iowa City, Iowa
Sept.. 12, 197
To
'byor Tim Grand.
Councilman Edgar CzarneaM.
Councilman Loren Hickersor.
Councilman J. Patrick WhIte
Councilman LeRoy C. Huthera,
We the undursigned shoppers of Wardway Shopping Center, and South
Riverside Shopping srea petition the loaa'City, City Connei.l for
the addition of bus service to our area. We aro tired cf being
treated as second`,class citizens and f al' that our shopping areas
on South Riverside Jrivp, should have bus service as well an the
other shopping areas in Iowa City. t:n feel that action should be
t thin crrcr,
taken innediatel_�y to entree.
Signed:
Sept, 12, 1073
ro:
t43yor Sive Brandt
Councilman Edgar Czarnecki
Councilmen Laren Hiurersoa
Councilman J. Patrick (Phi tm
Councilman LeRoy C� Bucherus
Wu tbo undursipnad °or
shoppers of War(hr?.y ^i,oppi.nr Center, and SoirtS
Riverside Shopping', area Petition the Io::, (,.:;y, C'.ty C�i;�a.l
the addition of bus service Cc our area„ WO are tired of Niint
rsOated as second class citisens and See?. that our shopping nreae
un South Riversids Drivo should have: bus service as x)i as +;hc.
oi;hc+r shopping, areas in Ioxa Ciiy. t,t. feel that actiot: should 'oe
takei immediateiy''Do corre •t, thin errs.
Signed:'
T
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We t5u undersigned shoppers of h'ardw2y 5h.pping ctent,-r, a d Sou ti,
�4.versido Shopping' area petition the Iowa' Cit;•, City Courr.il for
t;ie iddition of hua service to our aro&> lit) are tired of tcinp '
trenzed as second o_.,ass citi2ens and feal that our shrpping .u�.a:;
on South Riverside Drivv should have bis sej'asa a ur'1" us thn
rther shopping areas in Ioua Gity. % fee: that action ahoazd be
c+;ke:i ina.;di.ately to eorreet this orrcr>
Signed:
I • I rh c, hAP ( h�A� Iry G-
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•j � CoUrz,
The first cry to be heard from those defending the present proposed
budget will always be, "I agree with you, but there's no money". "That's a
1�
lot of nonsense when one refers to a proposed operating budget of over $6'
million and capital and other projects that add another $L0 million.
That budget includes provisions for several bond issues. TWO Of
these bond issues will lead to interest costs of at least $230, UUO per year- -
this is for interesynotpayment of principal. These two projects-- a series
of harking facilities and a central garage-- are of questionable benefit to
those bearing the cost. In a less dramatic way, the city is ignoring people
in favor of automobiles in its plans to spend S127, 000 of revenue sharing
funds to do road work in City Park'. If we could read between the lines of
tale proposed budget, we would find other instances of misplaced'priorWeS.
The proposed bus Care increase is evidence of one more move b% the
City to bow to the demands of an economy that ravagesboth humans and the
environment. We can get an idea of how confused those who would support
a fare. increase must be by looking at what the increase would get.
An increase of bus fare from l5 t07y5 cents would lead to:
1. At least 250 more cars competing for parking each day.
2. Over 450 more gallons of gas used Pach week.
3. Increased pollution in all parts of the city.
1. Longer time spent by those who already drive as traffic is more
congested.
5. An increase in number of people who avoid the downtown area in
favor of shopping in tile,Niall and similar areas.
6. A burden on diose who will not or cannot operate cars.
7. A general decline in the quaff it)' Of life.
` None of these consequences of a fare increase desirable and none
I5
ds to do is to match the commitment of
necessary. All that the city nee
those citizens who are concerned about the quality of life and the natural
resources we all must sliare. Mass transit is a must for our society and
Iowa City must continue to lead the United States by its example. 'file money
I,u r_
is there in the for"' of millage or reordered budget priorities. Now-it�2-
quit-es council members with the foresight and fortitude to mandate a viable
transportation system for Iowa City.
STATEMENT OF PEOPLE'S ALLIANCE FOR CARPENTER AND'RANM
ON THE BUDGET \
INTRODUCTION
The public has been told by the city that we face -a serious budget crisis -
As a result, we have been further informed, we must absorb a 10 cent increase in
the bus fare, cut back on health and library services and take a 2.mill increase
in the property tax. We have also been told that our options are limited and
that it is really not possible to meet the budget crisis 'in'any other way,
In many_, respects, the present crisis represents a complex set of policy
b!cisions made at both state.and local levels that will take years to offset.
Generally, we contend that these decisions have been deoigned to benefit business
interests at the expense of workers, poor people, the elderly and students. The
property tax, which is the source of money for the budget is foisted upon us by
state law, It is a tax which is notoriously regressive--menning that workers
and poor people must pay a much higher proportion of their income than the minority
of bankers, business people,lawyers, and professors who dominate state'nnd
local politics. It is a'tax which the university does not have to, pay according,
to state law, Eventually this must be changed,
Not only does the crisis represent an'unjust tax system, but it also
represents past and present priorities for business nod univernity oriented
street improvements and other utilities --designed to promote retail trade,
enhance land values for developers, and allow the university (which pays no
taxes) to have the campus plan of their choice. All of this comes at the
expense of programs like mass transit, housing, health and child care which
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would benefit working people, poor people. the elderly and students. Ironicallyo
it is this same group of people who must bear the burden of the very priorities
which leave them out.
Along with the misplaced priorities has cones a policy of hiring hiF,h-
priced management who see their careers in terms of serving the powerful interests
Who promote these priorities. Their inflated salaries are a major pert of the
budget and they come at the expense of both people oriented programs and the
wages of municipal employees who actually do the work of running the city.
What has been done over the, past twenty years cannot be undone overnight. Much effort
must be'put into changing the unjust tax laws at the state level. Furthermore,
we are locked into a number of illconceived capital projects for which we have
borrowed money that must be paid back with out property taxes over the next decade,.
On the other hand, it is not too late to begin to reverse the 'prior itien
of the past. But it will take bold and drastic action now to do so. We need
not accept the premise of, the budget that spending for next year must be based on
what we have done this year. To accept that premise is to 'accept the priorities
and perpetuate them into the futures
We are presenting today,a budget proposal which represents a clear break
with the past. It is a proposal that is designed to take money geared to the
interests of big business and return it to the people in the form of people's
programs and tax savings. The proposal has three parts. First we will propose
cuts in the present budget proposal. Secondly we will suggest how the money
caved from those cuts should be reallocated. Thirdly we will project future'
savings from proposed capital expenditure cute and suggest how that money might
eventually be used.
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arefully and have
questioned
e
et
ion
e
d
rough the city budget pto oaalc
we have gone th
a number of city Officials-
he a result of aur at
we conclude that $349,237
ella into four
can be cut from the budget in the next year alone. This amount f
categories4
Administrative salaries
$103,965
41,272
Airport
Revenue Sharing
Reallocation 185,000
20,000
Consulting Fees
Administrative Salaries promoted the
The city manager and hie top level management staff have
manna o number of high level.notion that efficient and streamlined government
h Bald administrstore., The fact that this is
self-serving is evident, What
dg I heavy.,
fact is that we have a city' government and budget that is top
is means in fa building
le who staff these positions are busily
Further, the kinds of people
ontrol the city ratherthnn
careers by serving the powerful interests who c'tile
ement positions are unnecessary
people,. We contend that several of these manaq
and others should be staffed with the sort of person who is in
in serving
rests eous title and an outrageously high salary„ lie
the people more than a p g if the reacnt
contend that a search for such people should begin immediately p
staff is unwilling to accept this change in priorities,,
inated three lines entirely, The
8nsed on these assumptions,
we have elim
o is n uew,p
position which is salaried at $16,680„
Director of Community'Relation
rioritise to the public usinE
The position was created to sell
'the city's p
' ro rams were people oriented,
public relations techniques. Clearly if the city s p 8
such a person would not, be needed.Secondly, we have eliminated the Director
is $15,21G We view this position, also
I of Employee Relations whooe anlary eos to
recently added, as a direct 'attack on current effort of municipal employ
�
e a to
rage Four _
working conditions and fair pay. Since we feel such
organizing
Organize for better
is needed and 'support it, we ace no need for such
a position. Thirdly, we
created position of Director
of Public Safety,
whose
would eliminate the newly
is $18,240.. 'flue simply places yet another unnecessary layer of
management
salary
`so that police work can be
more centrally controlled
to
over existing managers
nerve the interests of the power structure,
the elimination of these three
lines we have proposed aubstnntial'
In addition to
salaries.. These aro
summarized in the table
below. he
cuts in high admLnistrative
that this does not mean a lowering in quality 'Co the cnntrorv,
it
want to stress
from the point of view of
the majority of the PeoPle becaune
will raise Cho, quality
it will man aervice-oriented staff,
Proposed JAdmi_nistrat_ive_SalarY--,Cuts
Tax Dollars
YroponedTSelar�!,
-av
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Present Snlarx
Panition
U
$16,600
Director of Community Relations $16,660
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15,716
Director of Employee Relations 15,216
Director of Public Safety 18,240
$10,000
10,-)00
City l4nnager 20°500
19,920
15,000 1
7,,920
D1.ractor of F.inanco
Clerk 19,565
14,QOU
5,565
6r974
Senior Account
of Public 14orki; 21,724
150Doo
4,720
Dl.rectnr
Director of. Community Development 19,920
000
150000
3,240
liirector of Perks 6 Recreation 18,240
14,000
2,5-)60
City Engineer 16,560
7.0,000
15,000
5,000
City Attorney'
of Traffic Control 13°200
12,500
_700
7J0
of ttnss Transit 13,
Supr. ..00
1 500
17. 500
70D
19
Supt_'of Streets °200
14,400
12,500
1,900
Supt., of Recreation
Pollution Control 13,800
12,500
1,:100
2,0210
Sunt.. of
15,120
12,500
2,280
Supt of Nater
17 280
15 000
°
Director' Library
__�..
$103,965
Total
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the average student get no benefit from the airport. We thus propose that the city
stop subsidizing it.
Revenue Sharing, Reallocation
There are threw items for which the city proposes to use revenue sharing
funds which we feel should be reallocated to other uses. Presently, the city
gives $75,000 to the County Social Services Department with no control over how
the funds are to be spent. We feel this money should be spent on socinl services
but by the city ,for programs of our own eli000ing„ Secondly,,$50,000 In going to
traffic control„ In view of our deemphasis on the automobile (which will be
explained in the Capital Projects section) we foil this use of revenue sharing
is not necessary„Finally, there is $60,000 set aside for plane and
for s new public safety building. We propose to eliminate this projc'
in priority than other more vital services. Thus, this $60,000 could also be put
to another use.
Consulting Pees "
In practically every section of the budget, there is a spending category
called professional services., The city has followed the practice of hiring Iigh
priced consultants to do studies of various kinds. Some of this involves the
parking ramps which we oppose„ Others nre unspecified,. We have systematically
examined ouch expenditures in each department„ We feel that we can do without
much of this consultant work,. But since we are unfamiliar with its enact nature
we have made only modest cuts in each department„ We are not including in this
statement a detailed brehkdown of where the $20,000 cut comes from but will do
Page Six
so if. requested,; In general, we contend that'tta; city has undertaken a multitude
of fcanibility studies, design specifications and other studies at high cost.
These studies are based on the priorities we oppose. We thus also oppose the con-
sulting fees„
SPENDING PROPOSALS
Before deciding how the money saved from. these cuts should be used, we feel
it is important to hear more of whet people want. Therefore we areinot suggeatinR
that the specific proposala below be finnl--we are only indicating priorities
that should be subjected to a cost analysis once the people have been heard,.
We propose, that the $349,237 in budget cuts be allocated to the following
araan:
Hass Transit $177.243
Social Services 87.494
Property tax reduction 84,500
U mill)
i1non Transit
Ile calculate that with an additional. $177.243 beyond what is already budgatad,
the city can maintain the 151 bus fare, continue 20 minute service during the.
winter months and extend service to the Hark IV -Rundell roure, Th1.9 asnumes
that the city Beta federal' funding for capital outlsys,. We feel that the city ta
proponal is a direct attack an the entire mass transit syatoru. [taming Eno care
to 251: vill in the judgement of several experts out back vidernhip beyond tha
city's estimate Conbin - street widening projects with a cut in service and
an Lacrosse in fareu would spell the end of Iowa City's commitment to tranuit.
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(In the following section we will demonstrate how a halt to serest widening will
saes the fiscal crisis in the future).
Social Services
We propose to put $87,494 into social services. We suggest that mush of
this allocation be spent on the development of federally assisted daycare for
low income people, other possible uses of the moray would be assistance to the
Free Medical Clinic„: Rape Crisis Line, a womeuls advocate and the Women's Clinic.
Property Tax Redue.?ton
Due to the 1i unjust nature of the property tax we wish to hold taxes
down as much as possible. Due to committmente already made by the city we are
locked into expeadiiurea, however, which make it difficult to go as far this
year in property tax relief as we would like. We are using the budget cuts we
were able to make to reduce the tax one mill from the city's proposal of two
mills, which is a start in the right direction,
Municipal Employee Salaries
The city has set aside $165,593 in salary reserves for possible pny increases.
This in based on an'avcrape 5% increase for all employees—meaning some could
got more and some less,, Ile propose that no.increases go to management positions
which we have cut„ This would provide more for city workers
General
'We feel there is probably much more in the budget that could be cut if we
ware,m,ore familiar with the details.. Many of the items in the budget are obscure
to those of us who have not had the opportunity to question department heads
thoro•ighly. Ile suggest that this must be done by the council in the future..
The: would be to free up even more funds for the priorities Dull y , abova�
Policy derleiona We now will Mott: us in the future Thln in partic"Art•-
true of capital projects which wn voner'allc onv on for ',n yearit., +lien ga•iat'nl
o lif;ntlnc buodu ate lnvnlved this mnann that princl.o;e and Cnterrat pa7mearn
^� g;{ cHp1L'al pra.jects conn nut of the prnpnTty rox vach'ycar.. A rennvn
nr ouch capital pr'ojett:a to the: wide.nio.R of ntreern, iq prrp an
belt to all rULnre Street widenlnRa and major arterial'develapmento It W
our pantr:ian that the city's proponate Lu chin area mainiv hPnOir hunlnequd9
and real amearn speculators at an enoritnun cont to the people The rir•rtira rt
Wider aL%'eeto ruins neiRhborhoodo, displaces people from che.i- hou?o+, nid dnn,tq-:=.
the environment Cventuallq Such projects nctract more end more eorn ar rhar
tc a very Lev vaaru thty are fillad to c.eracisv. The creation of cr;ertnh
filo hurLlt the transit system by eocauroging ppoplw to drive..
Given thin We of reaatminP, wa would cut the follnwin:r nrnlvr.rn (ram
the capital budgme;
AWMNI
1"ale' Heirone Street. uiduninit
l''l4
Arlington-Huecstine Stypes: vidaninn, "_li,rt')n
Boulevard MAT)
1975 Benton 5truct. 3ill,5,,a
1`117 11n..lrno! Stt'eet 1711100ing [: SF:S;fu;t
I?!'1 Arterial. Meet Liphtlnf;
P& nr Mae pialpefa are to be fun,iud With tenetai chlimba WO, and AY
Lhen hnoV n Went LMpoCt :.'i that pts[wrty rax In the Nrurr my e• +.m,.tr .
rh+, total Lan Impact ut these pra]ecta will he $3,50,06n nvnr ttur nvxc ?t v, .'r+
71+1" Lovol.vas inCavust pAyments of $I,lI7NG.
1J!!
1978 249,600
1979 2140005
1980 207.660
1981 201,315
1982 194,970`
1983 188,565
1984 1829280
1985 175,935
1986 169,590
1987 163,245
1988 156,900
1989 150,555
1990 144,210
1991 1380865
1992 132,060
1993 125,830
1994 ),485
-1995 � j2,71F0
1996
1997 •r
Those annual savings will make it pooelble to put even more money into the
priorities outlined in this statement while holding down further increases in the
property talo
We also must point out that we would eliminate the three proposed parking
ramps which will coat over $89000,0000 This will not have an impact on the
property tax because they are being financed with revenue bonds But they do
relate directly to the proposed street widening projects. IE a system of
arterial dovelopnt and parking ramps destroys our mass transit system, then
ra-,
people will have no choice but to clog up the streets and use the ramps„ The
$0,000,000 buoinean subsidy in the form of parking ramps will again come out of
the pockota of the people --this time in the torn of parking fees which will be
used to pay off the bonds
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Public Hearing - Budget 1974-75
October 2, 1973
Citizens for -A Better, Iowa City is aware of the fact that a budget re-
f,lects the priorities of a community.
We feel that'in the future, 'a discussion of priorities prior to the form-
ulation of the budget would be helpful. It is also important for the
council, the citizens and the staff to know the recommendations of the
various boards and commissions
When a budget is developed, there is the need to, know what is being cut
out and what is being added. There is a need for the availability of more
copies of the budget, for the lack of access to information only furthers
misunderstandings.
We are aware 'of the rationale of examining federal revenue sharing funds
at one time, of capital improvementprojects at another and of the budget
r time. Yet, we would'suggest that when looked at as a whole,
8t yet anothe
different priorities come into focus.
We wish that it were possible to provide all of the services that we de-'
sire at a'level substantially; lower than the 30 mill limit. 4k are Pre-'
ared'however-to support a;leyY of the maximum amount of 30 millsn the',
�— _
for meeting
an
economic lam g
general fund,:recog m zing .that the budget is P
i
identifiable needs and
.that it can be amended m light of a clarification
of priorities and changing circumstances.
In relation to mass transit, we believe that this is an important com-
munity service. We would support the expansion of services if federal or
state funds are available to purchase additional buses and provide opera-
tional subsidy.' We oppose increasing fares to 25C and levying the ',addi-
tional 2'mills and support„ instead, the use of federal revenue sharing
funds until other funds are available from mass transit grants or road
use funds:'
We do not believe that the capital improvements accurately, reflect the.
priorities of the community. If the budget is passed without some items
being eliminated or modified, we trust it will be 'clear to all that the
adoption of the budget is not considered by the council as approval of the
projects and that 'due consideration will be given prior, to the sale of any
bonds and the authorization of expenditure for any specific project.
We believe that the budgeting process in the future must be improved and
we will work with the council to that end.
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1g73'City Council Budget'Hear--ing: Mass
Transportation Proposal
s=•r ,lYo:� �4qul' c:; �-,rr: r f.vr :presented;:by; bisa, 0;0� rcr_rl� A Y�1.
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nPhrt, ,n7o �: ed iti,' the City. Council? to :massitransportats9
A. What is'the real commitmeptj off
vPr
The City Council made an initiac.ommiimentaiminimal`andtun-present
public transit system.. However, we now see only eti'
enthusiastic support��foromass�_,transportation: -Thej,co position
n: but we
priorities to date spea�rloufdly in ^ Fvfidensa,ofth ttop
hope theirt�actions,won} „
� i rSTit'J -Isov9fia ftC .gtf{dt`r_,1,
1. The, proposedw 197 city; budget; allocates-;.$2 11219000a or cl3/ of
thebudget,specifically £or motorized vehicles.:Tl6is included.
rl3 street\yw dening:r,street�signa. s,iroad repa.ir.Yand parkope
facilities: This is paid for; hrough assessmerub.ofdprop"erty
taxes.
2. i,Howeygr, ionlyril 44%1'of titheocityj budget, L_,. ari tedi£iw or.mass
n,i,transportation.^c, J•.tftpe r 2~
qTheOCity,rhas,.,planned.,to� integrate streets .and freeways with
�) rshoppingccenters{but norfclear,•,•longorange:;landriuse"z plan has
been made`,t01iitegrate,masse:transporjation alternatives into`
the total life of the community.
4. Why does the City so'reluctantly fund.;mass;:transportation and
airport, a
yet provides ai'public subsidy for the 'sma1L and
-private operations ru > , :fi , , ,
eo le.;whor,ride{.it,(are•;asked to pay
5, The bus system;andjthe�p P evident with the
its deficit.
This will be increasingly dp;mass transit
,.,aproposed far•.e<;increase.,Both�street,wide0lle conveniently and
dare seruices and,bothi:attempt�to moverip pa ,forjAhemselves and
safely ',; However r istreets aren _t .asked to.�'P y;
Y,;if,itheylhadrftoaas,rWzfr1botheof,.Cthesefservicesiwerecequal in
a
A;a:user feeronng....'
;le decide
,terms of.1,environmentaouldade -of
ode;tinn�favoraoffemass,rtransportation.
priorities aiidr,jthey _
B. Public mandate formass transportation.
Thercitizens,jhave:expressedltheir strong\,mandate for mass
transportation;and`general;transportationralternatiues;,to+the auto.
.;{.. f(� i)'.!r .l Ctl oll.J ','J i, C( v_ „
,Re ional.Planning .Commission'srGitizen
1. The Johnson:IQounty;, g, o June, worked to determine
Advisory Commute
e, this ,last May r
;,;public-prioriti.es,;in'.fJohnson, C.ounty..significant�asrmassa City,
was the fact that.•,theanumber."oneipublic prioritywa ramps.
"transportation and not street widening and park n� r
2. !,In a random telephone poll conducted in May 16, 1972,' 169
;,.Ijpeopler were; asksd}.if.,they, Jwbuld, supports mass:.transportation.
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and the citizens•realize,that,there are alternatives}toOour,{tradit}oval
reliance on')thgjautoinobile.-Shifting to`active support ofLmass 1,Sn7
tranaportationtwill�be healthy, therientire-communityhand we will]
not have t'o? eo`ardizejwtiat'hasFbeen'accompiish6d' �Weccarinpublicallyr, .,.c
fund masse transportation and exparid�_ outes:rand hours of sy�er�fvice,.
„r ,• r -r -rj'T } a.PIlnGL eP9E�
Moreo rer,'ithis canAb6 done withou�' a fa"re�or mi11 1E `
- l r• J fir{ n EI^ .. ,
Our proposals•are+' u
f C +. I
1 Maintain the present fare at 15 Yee„have , .1 lI . a g
ood {base
nI
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with the"Ypresent°system and expanSionositioni1Thbs'woul'd,, I r
than `having to twork from aJv+eakened-',p fIi "`
resultcwith'an increaselin fare- There will;be a,short term,,;,,,
berie'fit`tina' fare increase by'.treducing deficit' somewhat, But, -, ;•{
,. i r i•' 'will to down i..
in the long run ridership
2 Reallocate the ,, 525,000 ial
budget foIII
r. Melrose and ansubCunthe
{ s ;000-1being budget ,for parking ramps.
art of the �a495 - c
IJ`515;000rproposed for the Widening Burlingtor',Fand,b...A Zo�l*►c,,
51r'ect .rea7l'ocate' chis money toward mass transportation.By doing this you will show a -•sincere „ straig°ainnd
publically,,supported commitment to altering priorities
favor of transportation alternatives.
ureearansit system. S eattle
g. Work toward`ais currently
free transist system. In order t do
Operating a successful
u
ort Iowa Senate bill 225
work to s p ation in
this we must transportation tr
would annually allocate 15,000,000 for y p er bus,
Iowa. Just
withtl3 buses now would receive f number of basis os over T-2001000pand
Iowa City
with the 19 projected buses over 30qualify for hmore sfunds.
ridership Iowa City would certainly q
•ISPIRG is `in>touch with the governor'sefforts for thisoffice and rbill:
citizen group% to coordinate lobbying efforts
this bill.
A'o''one from I.wa City is registered to pto for this
Vie recommend that staff be sent to Des. Moinesadditional people.
bill. ISPIRG will be 'glad to help by sending
4. Push for a true 518 bypass rather than supporting a proposal to
make it more convenient to bring more vehicles into the
downtown area. Do not support a 518 interchange at P:1elrose
and drop plans to widen streets to create an across town
"freeway"',connection with 1-80.
Plan to optimally use facillities in ,planning growth,
5 transportation and zding by doing such things as:
a. Initiater.a shop and bus plan.
b. Sell monthly commuter tickets
C. Ban downtown parking. Over 400 European cities have done so
and in a majority of cases business has increased.
d. Put up more bus stop signs and shelters.
e..Advertise, advertise
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October 5, 1973
Ms. Rebacca Birch
615 South (;overnor Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Lear Ms. Birch:
At its October 2, 1973 meeting the Iowa City City
Council officially received and placed on file your
correspondence concerning recycling. The City Council
and City staff are indeed aware of the complexity and
importance of recycling systems, and are presently
working toward a pilot project for Iowa City.
Thant: you for Lringing your views to the attention
of the City Council.
9cry truly yours,
;w,.7:alo
?tay S. :ells
City Manager
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August 29,1973
City,t._ana.-er and Council'
A
Civic Center
IOR'a City,. lOwII '
RE: Patrol guard at intersection of Sycamore and California
VIe are a group of concerned parents'writing to you in regard
to the Sycamore and California Ave. 'crossing. We understand
you were out a year ao to evaluate the situation, but since
that time the traffic has increased considerably. The
morning traffic is ;lot so bad because parents bring thein,children
to school at different times, but at 2:eo p.m. when school is
out there is quite alot of traffic. There are no speed limits;,
posted on Sycamore or stop sins and few sidev+alks, so
consequently the children are in the street and cars are
coming from all directions.
We, the undersi;,ned wculd appreciate sero immediate action on
the above before there is an accident.
/y
;fa/Uj 1-oe, �f aala
&et it
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October- 5, 1973
Helen I;onba I'avanauah
1330 1-i ;catine :,vanue
Iotaa City, Ioi:a 52240
Dear tdrs. Ravaiiaughi
The Ic.:a City City Council at its October 2, 1973
meetii?g officially_ received and placed on file your
corresPO'EIence concerning land on American Legion Road.
Your letter was also referred to the Planning and
Zoning Coasuissiol, for their information.
'PhanJ: you for bringing this matter to the, attention
Of ti -,e City Council:
Very truly your,,
Ray S. wells
City Manager.
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CityVY4 VY r`J wF%�
DATE: October 8, 1973
TO: Planning & Zoning Commission
FROM: Iowa City City. Council
RE:
Referrals
At their ',regular meeting on October 2, L973, the Iowa City City
Council received the letter from Helen Konba Kavonaugh, 1330
Muscatine Ave., concerning farming Land east of Village Green'
residential area on American Legion Road. The motion was adopted
to refer,a'copy of the letter to Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Council also received a letter from Willard Boyd, President of
the University of Iowa concerning's proposed 'zoning tchange. The
motion was adopted to refer his Letter to Planning and Zoning for
their deliverations.
Copies of both letters are attached.
City Clerk
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THE UNIVERSITY, OF IOWA I'
'. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240
Office of the President
September 24, 1973
The Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, IA 52240
Dear Mayor Brandt and Council Members:_
On behalf of the University I want to thank you for the opportunity, to
comment on the zoning code change proposed by Nr. George Nagle.
It appears that the portion of the code Mr. Nagle would have changed is
in the code for the purpose of maintaining a buffer area, between RIA
property and high-rise living structures. We are of the opinion that
the current zoning protection is as important to the University as it is
to privately, owned R1A property., Accordingly we must urge, in the strong-
est: terms,
trongestterms, that the request for changing the, zoning restrictions not be
honored. An exception in the case of the University would be discrimi-
natory.
In its own planning activities, the University',attempts constantly to be
aware of, and to respect the interests of, adjacent property owners.'
We try to'evaluate 'all 'of the University's planning for change and growth
from an aesthetic perspective. We urge that the City of Iowa City do
likewise when considering changes which would have an enormous impact
on the nature of development at every boundary of the University.
i
Si ly yours,
Wi lard Boyd
October 91 1973
Rr. ti;illard L. Doyd
Office of the President
''"he University of Ioiva
101 Jessup 11a11
10"a City, Iowa 52242
Dear Sandy:
'rhe City Council at its October 2, 1973 meeting
Officially received and placed on'file your correspon-
dence concerning the zoning change proposed by CeorQe
:Zagle. Your letter was also referred to the Planning
dlld Zoning' CO%cis3ior, for lhi7ir deliberation,
Needless to say, we ;•;ill be in touch with you as
to the progress of this rezoning request.
Very truly yours,
Ray S. 41e11s
City Manager
?Si'r :alo
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cwci lOctober 9, 1973
ROIJEATCOhNEILL
EDGAR CZA-IIECKI
LMN HICKEIi5W1
J PAIRICK WHITE
ThomasFarrellr Professor
Engineering communications
College of Engineering
office of the Dean
The University Of Iowa
Iowa Cityr Iowa 52242
Dear Professor Farrell:
The Io I wa City city Councilat its October 2, 1973
meeting officially received and!lplaced on file your
letter concerning the city's refuse division. Your
letter,was referred to the Department of Public Works
so the personnel in the Refuse Division would be made
aware of your comments.
Thank you for your time and consideration in bring-
ing this to our attention.
Very truly yours,
Dear Councilmembers:
I am writing to you as a concerned citizen: and bus rider, to express
my complete dismay at the possibility of a fare increase for the
transit system. The system is one which my out-of-town acquaintances
marvel at for city of this size or any size for that matter. This
is due in part to the foresight of its initiators and the hard work
of John Pappas.
After doing a few on -bus surveys of my own', I think your twenty per-
cent estimate of passenger loss is low, possibly very low.I feel
fhat a poll of people who 'de2e�nd on the bus for transportation
continuall , i.e., people w�ride to work and students, both high
sc ool,an university, would show that few, if-any,_would favor an
increase, and most are vehemently opposed to it -- vehemently enough
to picket the system, form car pools or just plain walk., Parents
have stated that they will be forced to begin transporting their,
children again, as $2.50, per child per week is too great an expen-
diture to make.
It seems that,, in considering a fare hike, one is completely de-
feating the purpose of .mass transit by making it somewhat lof,a
luxury many, working people cannot afford. It'sscheaper to drive
one's car to work, spend 30� for gas and walk 2-4 blocks from aii
non -metered area. It is my, understanding that the transit system
was never intended to be a money -making project. In fact, it was
never meant to "break even." It now seems,'however, that because
of other expenditures of questionably more importance, all the
pro -mass transit talk by, the Council from the outset was just so
much lip service. It can be understood why a'few people in the
community are viewing a fare increase as a means of'forcing',the
acceptance of the ramp issue since fewer bus riderslmeans more
car drivers and an increased need for parking spaces.
As a gesture of good will to help stifle City Administration critics,
and more importantly, as a definite expression of support for mass
transit, I urge you not to increase bus fare but to find, some other
viable means of supporting this excellent system.
Sincerely,
Patricia L. Wilson
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OC.T 11973
ABBIE STOLFUS
CITY CLERK
TIIE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
f01VA CITY, IOWA 52242
College of Enginccrine
office of the Demi
26 September 1973
Mr. Ray Wells, City Manager
City of Iowa City
Civic Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mr. Wells:
You must have some sound Supervisors and some excellent
people on your pick-up trucks; and you may be glad of an
opportunity °to tell them so. Because my studies of communications
in industry have made me aware that people on the, production
line do careful and sound work when they are well instructed
and properly communicated', with, I, am professionally sensitive
to almost any service situatio n.
Your men on your trash pick-up trucks consistently leave my
trash cans uncovered in nice weather so that they will air and
dry, and they are careful, as they were yesterday., (Tuesday),
to put the lids on when rain or snow threatens to protect the
cans from filling with water and rusting out. Moreover, the dents
in my cans, which are minimal,and,I'am sure unavoidable, are very
few from five years of service. I checked with friends on other
routes and they report similar experiences.
Somebody on your staff has taken the trouble to learn what is
required for good care of citizens when disposing of their trash,'beyond
the matter of getting most of it into a truck. He has passed that
information on in some training form to the people who serve us, and
has communicated with them well enough that they want to do a good
job and do it.
October 5, 1973
X.S. Susan Futrell
2520 Burge
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Ms. Futrell:
At its October 2, 1973 meeting the Iowa City City
Council officially receivad and placed on file your
correspondence concerning recycling. The City Council
and City staff are indeed aware of the complexity and
importance of recycling systams, and are presently
working toward ;, pilot project for Iowa City. ',
'Phank you for Fringing your views to the attention
of the City Council.
Very truly yours,
Ray S. Wells
City Manager
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- 210 F[O[ OUNDINO ;.
'JUDICIARY
BO.U."N. IOWA 52601
Q71jinQton, 7V.�. 20515
(319)75"56!
1�
September "1973
ept 2 71,
Mayor C.L. Brandt
City of Iowa C
IowjCi owa;52240
Dear t
Thayfor the, telegram urging my vote for H.R. 6452."
M you probably know, H.R. 6452 authorizes $400 million for
each fiscal
year for 1974'and 1975. I will definitely vote in favor of
the bill.
I know„ that'dwindling .passeagers and revenue along with the
rising cost
of fares'have made the need for public transit critical: Hopefully,
provisions of H.R. 6452" could meet, through operating grants, most of
the annual deficit of Iowa City.
Thank you againlfor your telegram and comments.
Best regards.
" EdwardllMezvinsky
EM/bj
THIS STATIONERY PRINTED ON PAPER MADE WITHREC
CLED FIBERS
October 5, 1973
Mr. D. G. Findlay
Vicc President -Districts
lova-Illinois Gas & "lectric Company
211 LastE'ashington
los✓a City, Iowa :2240
Dear Don
At its October 2, 1973 meeting the l'owa City City
Council officially received and placed on file your
correspondc::ce of ScPteiaber 27, 1973.
Thank you for bringing this information to the
attention of the City Council.
Very truly yours,
Ray S. idells
City Manager
RSW:alo
1
I
City of Iowa City
400 West Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Gentlemen;
Attached is a copy of Contract Rider No. :2, Fuel Cost
No. 12, Canceling 10th Revised
Adjustment, 11th Revised Sheet _
Sheet No. 12, effective August 15 1973,' which should be attached
to your copy of the Electric Service Contract under Rate No. 641. This
sheet has been issued to show a change in the period used in calculating
the fuel cost adjustment charge or credit from twelve months to three months.
This does not increase your rate; however, due to the reduced availability
of interruptible gas and the increased usage of oil and coal, coupled with
increased prices, it has become necessary to ,use a shorter threemonth
period frrcalculating fuel cost adjustments to follow changes in fossil -
fuel cost more closely to when the change occurs.' Further, you will
receive the benefit of any fossil -fuel cost reduction at an earlier date.
The net impact will increase the variance in the fuel cost adjustment from
month to month rather than the more uniform month to month fuel cost
adjustment under the twelve-month period. It is recommended that the
copy of Contract Rider No. 2, Fuel Cost Adjustment, be attached to
your copy of the contract.
Very truly yours,
D. G. Findlay
K
CONTRACT RIDER NO. 2 FUEL COSTA USTMENT
The charges for all kilowatt-hours of energy supplied in the period (C)
covered by any bill shall be increased or decreased by a fuel cost adjustment
charge or credit (to the nearest 0.0010 per kilowatt-hour), computed as
follows:
1. The cost of fuel per million Btu for any month shall be
determined by dividing (a) the cost of fuel (in accordance
with the "Uniform System of Accounts for Electric Utilities"
prescribed by the Federal Power Commission) used during
the, first three of the immediately preceding four months in
the production of electricity at all Company-owned fossil -
fuel generatingfacilities by (b) the number of million Btu
d ' the roduction of electricity in
in coal or other fuel use n p
those facilities in such three months.
2. In any month that the fuel cost determined as above is more
or less than twenty-six and one-half cents (26.50) per
million Btu, the energy charges shall be increased or
decreased by 0.013 cent per kilowatt-hour for each one
cent (or proportionately for fractional parts thereof) of
such increase or decrease from twenty-six and one-half
cents (26.50) multiplied by the ratio (to the nearest
0.0001) of total kilowatt-hours generated at all Company-
owned fossil -fuel generating facilities during the same
three months set out above to the total kilowatt-hours
generated (including the Company's nuclear generation at
Quad -Cities Station) during ,such three months.
Issued July 16, 1973
Issued by D. R. Stichnoth, Vice President
Effective August 15, 1973
Ji4J ;� 1 �1 � �.�,: a a• _4 i {� -�Y r 4✓�i t:{ � < 1, fd +• `.t�}'7
I.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED TARIFF CHANGES
Notice is hereby given that The Western Union Telegraph company has
filed with the Iowa State Commerce Commission a', proposal to become
effective November 1, 1973, to revise its intrastate tariff schedules
for .public message service in Iowa, providing 'for the following rate
adjustments which are in conformity with the rates already on file
and in effect with the Federal Communications Commission for ''inter
state services:
1.The basic 'Telegram rate is being increased to
$3.75 for 15 words and the basic Overnight
Telegram rate to $3.00 for 100 words,, with com-
parable increases in additional word rates.
2. The Personal Opinion Message rate is being
increased to $2.00.
3. Charges are being increased for collect, messages,
confirmation copies of messages 'filed by,,ttele-
phone, messenger delivery, service,',Tel(T)ex
messages and money ',orders.
The effect of these proposed changes will depend upon,the individual,'
customer's-usage,ofrthese services within the State of Iowa. 'How-
ever, it is estimated that the increase in billing for such intra-
state service to all ;users in Iowa will ,amount to only $13,561 per
annum, or an increase of 7.9%.
Any, customer who wishes additional information concerning this pro-
posal may 'contact our offices, or any objection regarding this pro-
posal may be submitted in writing to the Iowa State Commerce Commis-
sion, Valley Bank Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, requesting that
the Commission hold a' public hearing for stated reasons on this filing.
The Western Union Telegraph Company I
TIED
` Johnso , Iowa
OCT 10 1973
COUNTY AUDITOR
CERTIFICATE OF LEVY OF SPECIAL ASSESEMENTS
TO BE MADE BY THE CLERK OF IOWA CITY, IOWA,
AND FILED WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR, OF, JOHNSON
COUNTY, IOWA
STATE OF IOWA )
SS
COUNTY OF JOHNSON )
I, Abbie Stolfus Clerk of the City of Iowa City,
County of Johnson, State of Iowa do hereby certify that at
a meeting of-the.Council of Iowa City, Iowa, held on the'
2nd day of October.,, 1973, the said Council did levy.
_
special assessments for'and on account of the cost of con-
struction of the William WhiteBoulevardStorm Sewer Improve-
ment Project, under contract with Sulzburger Excavation Com-
pany, Muscatine, Iowa, dated March 2, 1973, in the following
locations, within a district as approved by the Council of
Iowa City, Iowa, for the William White Boulevard Storm Sewer
Project of the type and in the location as of ows:
15" reinforced concrete pipe storm sewer from Wilson Street
southwesterly 175 feet along the south east line of lot 9
Morningside Addition; and 21 and 24 Reinforced concrete
pipe from the-soiitheast line of lot 13, Morningside Addn.
northwesterly 610 'feet _along a public right-of-way commonly
known as Wm. White Blvd.
Beginning at an existing storm sewer inlets which are located
on Wilson Street between lots 9 and 10 of Morningside Addition,
Iowa City, Iowa:
thence S 39' 30' W 175' to a'point.
and commencing at an existing storm sewer manhole on Court St.
which is located '12 feet south of Lot 15, Morningside Addn.,_
thence N 500 301 W 76 feet to the point of beginning;
Thence N 500 30' W'610'feet to an, existing storm sewer
That the proposed District to be benefited and subject to,
assessment for the cost of such improvements is described as
follows:
Outlot 1, West Bel -Air Addition, Part 2. Lots 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 of Morningside Addition.
Lots A, B, C, D, and E of the subdivision of the SE 1/4
of the sw 1/4 of Section 11-79-6. -
A parcel described as follows: Beginning at the SW corner
of Lot A of the Subdivision of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4
of Section 11-79-6, thence north 291.n facet to the south
lill,, of ,a public right-of-w..y forinrlrly )""L'Wn i,l: Yin. 4.1.":t11
t1lant3a- Northwantorly 41011,J wnid -lina 192.L-Jrool:"
C1'.o11C� ni,U Cli-.1D.0-Juul.l l'.11n11,-,j �]o - -/",. CoutJ- la,au l,fu ':i.11th
_.. LJ Chu NOr Lh linu oL'_ ullu,lu SLrk" L"7 L'hu110u la 11 l' '/4.
alorg the North lino of College Street to the Point of
beginning.
s . •
I hereby certify that on the /G day of rx /„ .fLe 1973,
there was filed with me as County Auditor r of Johnson County,
State of Iowa, an executed copy of the certificate of the City,
Clerk of Iowa City, Iowa, hereinabove set out, relating to the
levy of special assessments, covering the recently completed
storm sewer improvements in said Municipality, and a copy of
the final plat and schedule of assessments, referred toxin the,
resolution levying said assessments, heretofore adopted by the
City Council on October 2 , 1973.
county Auditor
(SEAL)
i
12 Bella Vista Place
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
September 30, 1973
Honorable C. L. Brandt
Mnyor
Iowa City Civic Center
Iowa, City, Iowa' 52240
Dear Mayor:
Please accept my resignation from the Iowa City Planning
and Zoning Commission, effective, October 10; 1973 or :at
your, discretion.
My, resignation is prompted by my decision to seek election
to the City Council in the forthcoming municipal election,
November 6, 1973•
Experience during the past four years as a member of the
Planning and Zoning Commission has been extremely valuable,
challenging, and 'rewarding. _It has been adistinct pleasure
to work with my fellow Commission members, for whom I
have utmost respect and admiration. It has been a privilege
also, to work with the very able and dedicated City staff
whose assistance and diligent efforts on behalf of the
Commission have been both invnlunble and commendable.
I leave the Commission with regret, with aoprecintion for
your confidence', and with best wishes for the Commission's
future endeavors.
Sincerelly, 1 O
d, OCT 21973 D
Penny K. Davidsen ABBIE STOLFUS
CITY CLERK
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CMC CENTER. 410 E WASHINGTON 9T.
IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240
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C E I-'8RANDT October 15 1973
ROOERTCONNEII y
LODREM11 C C,ER50N I I L ; E
+ ! PATRICK "ITE Johnson Co.; Iowa
I
OCT 15 1973
Mrs. Dolores Rogers
Auditor of Johnson County
Court House
I Iowa City, Iowa 52240 coUNTY.AUDITOR
i
Dear Dolores:
Transmitted herewith by the City Clerk, Abbie Stolfus, are the
following documents i,
1. Two copies of the adopted Municipal Budget for the City.
! of Iowa City for the fiscal year ending:December'31, 1974.
2.! Two executed copies of the Budget Estimate for the extended
period January 1, 1974, through June 30, 1975, which detail
theamount to be raised by taxation for that period. Summary
sheets are, attached for the first six months of 1975 and the
eighteen months ending June 30, 1975, for reference purposes.
3. Two certified' copies each of resolutions to abate taxes, on
the 1970 sewer construction general obligation bond and the
+ 1971 general obligation water bond. This abatement is for
the entire eighteen -month period ending June 30, 1975.
4. Two copies of the proof of publication.
i In addition to the above items, I would like to call your attention
to the discrepancy between the published City, Budget Estimate and the
final certified estimate. 'In order to maintain the greatest amount of
flexibility with regard to financing the City's mass transportation system,
the City Council published its intention to levy two additional mills for
mass transit as provided in the new City Code of Iowa. After the public
hearing, the Council decided to substitute general revenue sharing funds
instead of the two -mill levy and as a result the estimated' amount to be
raised by taxation has been reduced. I would also direct your attention
to the amount to be raised by taxation for debt service for the eighteen
month period which includes an amount' sufficient 'to'collect in advance
the November 1, 1975, principal and interest maturities on outstanding
general obligation bonds.
I Own - City Budges IEst iaruaf
EXTENDED: PERIOD JANUARY 1, 197, -JUNE so, 1975'
In compliance with Chapter 1020, Acts of 6,1 -2nd General Assembly (1972)
NOTICE: The Town/City Council of _Iowa City-_--_
............................................ in
Johnson..:. .....-. - ------------ - .County, Iowa will meet . ................ _____October 2 1973
.at -4:00-P. �L at_ _.__.Council -Chambers,- Civic- Center, .,410 E.-_14ashington.......... . ..............
Taxpayers will be heard at that time for or against the. following Budget Estimate. Thisis a Summary of the:
Supporting; Detail of Budget Receipts and Expenditur" on file with the Tow/City Clerk. Copies of the Supple-
mental Detail (Schedule 631-A) * will be furnished any taxpayer upon request. Taxes collectible oil this budget will :
be collected in three installments during the eighteen month transition period.
s/..._.:: Clerk
rUN'DS
: (Use whole Dollars).
A _.l; C
EXPENDITURES FOR YEAR
D.-
Estimated
- --cash-
Reserve
(7-1-I5)
E...
13stimnte,i
Valance-'
- and All
:-Other --
Receipts
(]fi mos.)
R
.Estimated
Amount -
(C-#- D—E
--To lle Raise
By Taxation
- (]S mos.)..
1972
Actual
(12 mos.)
1973.
_':Actual and
Estimated
(12 nios.)
.January 1, 1974 -
June 30, 1975
.Proposed
, (lb mus.) _
(- V[ Tv FUNCTIONAL
.. 'Administration General-.-
_
Strce.. Street.
;. :".lice ;'uL1. Safety
S:'nitation Sanitation-
_ 1,ihrary - .'.Jun. Enlerp.
_
:i:.. t•enieter t• % X X S
$n Airport X X -X S
(nl,er X X XX
Par;z Recreation:
-:::. I.1ghumr i-ltillties
_
-'unctimuu sub -total (or)
UAN.
orlti•R —_
U. UGHL:t -.:.X XXX
---
4,238 892
-
5 5.2_61.;7734
225
-
$�J _6189=55
94:z
$x.302.51
X X X fi
3!.:.1til,;:: - _.LXXX
-
-
—
-
X X XX, -X
1.. utility:. \XXX
- -
- -_
XX`X.X:X
14. Pcdcrsll:ev.SharingTrusE-\
X X X
d+eL 4rvioe
17. TLAI'misiwis Tr. R• Agency
---
636,954
2840725
—
641)055
362 , 658
757 154
628 , 703
373:036
-
262,622_
_A5,11-91.
8SaZr5S
5-8-2_,91
, 7"1 rt Liability
r p tag projects
rtcrpr�s�
-
_2��86,829_
2,307,913
- -
,191.,5.5.6
2,331.729
- 171-535
0_,.691,47.0_
3,591,405
06,39_4-
845 996
11,993,D.64-
4.437_
-
_
.liar., ,,.. Jctar.
•
S, ec1a1. Assess_C9llt
5.3,20.0-
- 815_,117.6___1(10_,(10G_133,703.
23_8,:795
- '
ue t 1A,c. Land)
-
—_, —
0520,609,283
11 603 844
$24,294,492
3,Q67_ 219
521 9.3]_55
-_S_5_.42
per $1,000. Assessed Valuation $__...6.4..-20 -:---:- - -. _'-
INSTRUCTIONS
Only Form G31 is to be published. Schedule G31 -A* Supplemental Detail and the Bond Schedule on 1 orm 637.
::rc to be completed before transferring details to this sheet (Form 631). Schedule 631-A* must be prepared for
;rn}_ inter esi-ed taxpayer and for attachment to the certified budget copies. (*IIome Rule cities may provide c0n-
11Ica v:orkin budget in lieu of Supplemental Detail.) ---
Round ab Figures to the nearest dollar. Data will be keypunched for computer processing. Inclusion of cents
cni:ld .•hint decimals two places, thereby distorting computations and analysis.
t._:penditi;res for Debt Service must conform to resolutions on file with the County Auditor.
t o-umns A -F must be completed for a tax levy. Columns A-E are to be completed if an expenditure is proposed
nult a (oldriog a tax levy. This includes municipally -owned utilities. The amounts published in Column C control
c .t.r;,tl;rr +and represent maxinmul expenditures authorized by-law.
ENTRY RECORD Or FILING AND ESTIMATE CONSIDERATION
On: September-,18- .......... 19--7.3., rile city/favr council of_.._ Iowa Cit
- Y
r - ---- ----- -- ------ ...Joh.n.son ,.- CountS, Iowa, met for the purpose of Blinn
Cwlsuicr.r, n and
g tile estimate for the local budget of said city/town. There was present a quorum as required by lacy.
Thereafter and on said day there was filed the foregoing* estimate and said esti
the comate was duly considered by
unul.
The cutnicil, being fully advised, found that a date of hearingoilsaid estimate should be fixed for the
2nd n ....cia of October
5-----------A. D.,1921, 1t- 4 .00--P.i\i., said hearing to be held at
the Council Chambers in the _-Civic Center.
The clerk was directed to publish the estimate and notice of hearing as requireuto
- Iowa C1cy.Press Citizen -- - - '.-
.. -- -----• ----•I..... a newspaper of said county.
_(or)
The elute w•an directed to post the ostimate said notice of hearing in the following three public places in lieu
„ , ubiic:t.,mt under provisions for towns tinder 200 population;
--
/ - l
- d7ayor
- --- . Cleric
,
INSTI:IJC'rlONS AS TO PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
_ Vlllllic ,:ion is to be for one insertion :utci at least ten ciitys prim• to the date set for the hearing.
Publication in , Newspaper Nece..uy. Eches :ire void unless notice is liublished in a t,ca sp ,tier nu cpt for
12Wo rider 200 Popul iron. The new 5paper'puhlishet' shall cal- !01`1111Ygo over each estimal.o subm..
s of 'r .,dl lse the local council of any errors so that they may be corrected prior to printin •.
set 4' two (-olitmns wide and include the matter beginning With -the word "Notice" and c..
fi'ral PI-cceding file word "Instructions.,,
Municipalities Publishing in a newspapershall caiis� such Pill hcation to be in a siiaper published in the
CW.. OV 1URIs if any, and if not, then in a newspal)er ofgeneralcirculation thnew
erein. ----
'reef of 7'ublicaliun. Verified proof of publication shall be filed in the oflicc of the county auditor and pre-
ved by n,nl. No levy shall be valid unless and 1111til site)) notice is published. and filed.
4
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Adopted Budget and Certificate of Municipal Corporation Taxes
EXTENDED PERIOD JANOARY 1, 1974 -JUNE 30, 1975
In compliance with Chnpler 1020, Acle of Goth=2nd General Assembly, (1972)
"File by August 15th.- (October -15th, -If under Chnpter 1088). See inside page for filing details.
City; Town of...... :-__Iowa:.city. .-... _ :._ .... ,. _._:;_ .... Papulation 46;850
CERTIFICATION
To: County Auditor and
Board of Supervisors of.. .. - _ ...Johnson. County. lows.
I do:hereby certify that at a meeting of the Council of this City/Town,`held as provided by law on
... Octobo=__2.._......... _ _...__. 1973, the following budget was adopted and tax levies voted on all taxable prop-
erty of this Corporation in the County (Counties) of _..::..Johnson ___________�.: ........
_and that said estimates and levies were made after public
hearing Its provided;by law.
I ry 1
1 (/ s/1 .._ : ... ...-:: .... -::; O Clerk
7relephon'c>: Ates ColiCt:319:.-) 354.:-.-._1'..`.1800 .._..__ Atlth10..E...Washi toff St.
".�.1 . �•_ n8
ADOPTED,•BUDGET. S[IMMARV 1,: „
- `.::;C , ..
FUNDS �'
(Use /Yhole•Dollars) (;
-- -
-FUNCTIONAL
i -..: �... ' �.r_-;-., _ - ;:,int ,
1�1<fPENDITURE$ FOR YEAR.' f
.. •.,ivetimated.tf
Estimated - Balance and
Cash All Other
-- Reserve .Receipts'" `
_
7-1-76 - -' (18 most
_ ;.
"Estimated
Amount
- +;D -E).
o Be Raised
.(By'Taxation
.1972
_Actua)� r -
�I -" -
. '.-(12 mos.) • .
1973
'Actual ,!
Estimated
1, 12 mos) '`;
- :January1,1974-
Ui!Jahe30,1976�
Proposed
;i•: .OB -nos.)
.ACTIVITY.
1. Administration -General
'_f• + ;
- .. ;,�.
.,
;,, ,,, tiC• •
::,,1
._ ._._:
•-..
2. Street -.Street___.-..
3. Police t,: -,:.:Publ. Safety.
;, .. ;:
rine it
... ._..
:3n. Fire •. XXXX :._.
.. _
-
,_...
3b. Other .; i - XXXX . 7,
4'_Snnitation - Sanitation -
5. Library ,,.... lifun. Enterp.-
,. _
_. - -• - ._.
.., ..:_-. ,..
5a. Cemetery -XXXX ---
i -�• .
-
.; -.. __
..
Sb. Airport XXXX :..-
I
5c. Other - XXXX
G. -Parke- ---- Recreation:
9e. •,-.
_. -
.:. • ::
Ga. Other XXXX
7. St. Lighting Utilities
-
-
-Functional nub -total (or)
LQ. General Fund -new definition
-
4-.238. 89 2
---
5,261,770.
$ 8,354,225
$ 403 618 $ 4955 043
$3; 802; 801
OTHER
A. Utility: ::XXXX - -
-
-
-
-
X X X X X .
f2.' Utility: - XXXX.
..
.. :
-....- ... -
-7i:XX-X Xf:
l3. Utility: XXXX
-
X X.X X X
A. Federal Rev. Sharing Trust
X..X-X.X'7C"�:
15.':-. Emergency
G. Debt Service -
-"636.954
- '.641.055
. -757 154
373.036 262'622
-867 561
.7. -T&A Pensions Tr. &Agency
.'- 8 725
- - 362.6S8
-628703
- _ - - 45' 719
-582.9&
.7a: Other -
: _ .. __ -
• •
.. ..
18. Tort Liability
_
-
171 535
17133!
s_` Capit4.1-Proiects -
2 986-899
2 191,556
10,691,470
-1,306,594 11,998,064
-
•0_Enterprise
2 30 13
2'331 729
3'591 405
1345,996 4"'437,401
-
2:`: Sewer Rental
3. Street (R.U.T.)
_
A. Liquor Profit
15.- Parking bleter
6. Parking Lot
7_Sp_eclaL AsseS
_ Q9_,9M
_
9. --Street (Ag. Land)
0. - Total:
10 609'-283
11'603 844
_$24.294.492
--$3,067.949 21- 937554'--$5.42
4 '1 - 68
VALUATION --1973 (To be entered by auditor) i5
NOTE: Attach to this certificate ono .-DISTHIRUT10N. OF TOTAL•.
copy: of Schedule 631-A Supple Grnnd .County -County .County
mental Detnil. (Ilome Rule cities may. Total - - - - - - provide complete working budget in ......._. ......::. _..-._:----...__
IieuoL Detail.) _ _. .....
Complete alQ4TSAedule::on reverse.:-
Regular - -
side for both 1974 and 1975. - -
...: - Ag. Land - -
-: - ;Frozen M. & C.
*If located in more than one county,. give separate valuation for each county-
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND SCHEDULE
Do not include any issues which will not be certified to County Auditor before October 1, 1973.
- S' Period from January 1- June 30 F —, Period from'July 1 'December 31 - -
In general, where principal is: constant or declining in 1975-when-compared to 1974, levy 1500j'o of 1974 require-_;
i ments for the extended 18 month budget period. Where principal increases in 1975 when compared to 1974, com-
"
pute 1507n of 1974 requirements and add one-half of the net principal increase due to 1975 requirements. On the
of the following schedule, the State Comptroller will cooperate-with'the County: Auditor to levy' adequate
.basis
funding to meet debt service requirements, during the transition period.
". Purpose of Issue --
Date Certified"
- `�jlAZ`lY
-_ -
T�
�-
= 1974
1975-
-1974 ..'1975
-and Original Amount:-.
•. to-Auditor �
.06 moeJ�
S
2 040
$400 000 Park lax d
.
$ X780
F
20 000
20:0
—370 ,
_
S
_ _
536 ;::. 470
$ 75,000--1961 Bridge
$ 10,012
F
4,000
410-0-0-
536 470
S
=1931.50 1706
$265,000 Public Library
$37 27S
F
- 15,000
15 000
=1931.50 '1706
S
""
x3400 1700
$650,000 Park Bonds
$ 210.200 •
F
100,000
100 000
L34001700
Street Improvement
.1
S
-_.
22687.50 20638
$1;350,000
_
$ 286,651
F
_100,000
100.000
22,687.50 -' 20638
S
10.025 9000
$650,000 1968 Bridge
$ 138,050-
F
50#000
'50.000
10,025 9000
Sewer Construction
S
s
18 650 16400
•$1,000,000'
"$ To be abated
F1
100,000
1-0-0,000
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3775 3775
$200,000 Park Bond'
: `
$ 65,100
F
-
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- ' 3775 -3775
S
10450
$500,000 Bridge Bond
$ 41:800
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-
10 450- -:-10450
Water Treatment-Pln
S
17.87S 16875
F
50 000
50,000-17
875' 16875
$900,000 -
$ To be abated'
Sanitary Disposal
S
850 -
P
50,000
- .•..
850 _
$150,000.
'
$
S
-
$
$
F
$ _
$
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$
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$
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-867#568-
Total
RECORD OF HEARING, DRTPRMINATION Or EsIUMATE AND APPROVAL. Or BUDGET
` f -- ----• JOWL,, met in
On - OC tober 2 - 1073, the Council of JOWL,
"
session for the Purpose of a public bcaring upon the budget estimate tis published (or -posted) and the detail submitted in auPPot't
thereof. There was Present a quorum as required by law. ;
1073, in
The Council found that the notice of time and place of hearing had been Published on .......
.Iowa _City - ---...,
the
Zocaa City_Press_Ct> zea__-._. —. a newspaper published at _..._
" Iowa, in "accordance .with law and the direction of the Council and that the affidavit
et, choosing
publication opost
was requavaired
once a it'cs wrtli the
County Auditor. (in lieu of the foregoing statement, cities under 200 population choosing to Post the regmrwd nohccawill substitute
the following statement.) The Council found thnt the notice of time and place of hearing had been Posted at the following, locations:
_............
in accordance with the law and direction of Council.
The budget estimate was considered and taxpayers heard for and against said estimate its follows: .............. _
_ _ _
vd
the
After hearing all Lapayers devil mg to bat vvt andtlle {crnmlncil lum)mPlr,'ved Iclail11ld and till! esloluti„ heallo nLingclapplropriatioas �tlu ithr
ns. stated in the Certificate of Budget Suaua a • ". : stl l::txu.x:il:elLsa.cLZH�t,
vc
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_ funas, programs had n ('11 -as ••as adopted Pursuant to Chapter 1088)
,it::ntwslc (Strike. inappropriate parenthetical statement.)
Individual signatures are not required.)
'Phe vote on final adoption of the budget was as follows: (List names.
_. Ayes:_. Bndt'--'-Nays
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•--
Ed�ar Czarnecki .._.--- ._.._—...-____..
Loren Hicicarson •-- ...._.-....-----....-.—_-•
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J.Patrick White --
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l �. ✓ALL _._ . .
The clerk was directed Ill to
toward tile adopted budgeL sunu/vary and
certificate of uuuaicll,,p ,Inpor;,ta.0 t.as.c:; to ihccouo{i
auditor as provided by law.
'
Attest: i certify the above to substantially reflect tl{e entry into the
of y Proccwlinl s of Lim (Donal r,•InLlq: to tl^ '^"' I L,ti""
:mil sdoplio I of the budget as levy mal certificale of Lset out hlireal and 11" rnvl .i un '
.. !973,_
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LIST OF NAMES OF ALL PERSONS APPEARING AT BUDGET HEARING
Jean James, 1101 Kirkwood Ave.
Robert Downer, President of Board of Trustees for the Library
Karen Carpenter, 606 N. Johnson
Robert Welsh, Chairman, Citizens for a Better Iowa City
Bob Soper, 503 Melrose Ave.
Dr. Ann Auther, 421 Melrose Ave.
Allan 'Rausch,-113 Varsity Heights'
Cheryl Shavey,'Slater Hall
David Baldus, 127 GrandAve.,, Court
Lou Kelly, 36 Prospect Place
Nancy Lineback, 121`N. Van Buren.
Jane Heller, 1308 Muscatine Ave. (presented Ted Warmbrand)
S. R. Huntley, 1107 E. 'Burlington
Dennis Linebaugh, 521 Hawkeye,
Michael Waring, 423 Hawkeye Court
Peter Benner, 518 S..Lucas
Gary'Goldstein, 10 Lakeview Drive', ISPIRG
Susan' Sheets,, 741 Melrose
Don Hoy, Chairman of'Iowa City Human Relations Commission'
Kris Wells, 315 N. Johnson (skit in regard to streets)
Cal Northum, store manager - Wardway
Dave,Grayhill, Chamber of Commerce
Terrance Taylor, 228' S. ^Summit
Sue Futrell,',2520 Burge, ISPIRG,
Skip Laitner, ISPIRG
Jim Spratt, 3104 Maplewood Lane
Jack Esbin, Alpine Court
Jean James, 1101 Kirkwood Ave.
Robert Downer, President of Board of Trustees for the Library'
KarenCarpenter, 606 N. Johnson
Robert Welsh, Chairman, Citizens for a Better Iowa City
Bob Soper, 503 Melrose Ave:
Dr. Ann Auther, 421 Melrose Ave.
Allan Rausch, 113 Varsity Heights
Cheryl Shavey, Slater Hall
David Baldus, 127 Grand Ave., Court
Lou Kelly, 36 Prospect Place
Nancy Lineback, 121'N. Van Buren.
Jane Heller, 1308 Muscatine Ave. (presented Ted Warmbrand)
S. R. Huntley, 1107 E. Burlington
Dennis,Linebaugh, 521'Hawkeye,
Michael Waring, 423'Hawkeye'Court
Peter. Benner, 518 S. Lucas
Gary Goldstein, 10 Lakeview Drive, ISPIRG
Susan Sheets, 741 Melrose'
Don Hoy, Chairman of Iowa City Human' Relations Commission
Kris Wells, 315 N. Johnson (skit in regard to streets)
Cal'Northum, store manager'- Wardway
Dave Grayhill,;Chamber of Commerce
:Terrance Taylor, 228 S. Summit
Sue Futrell, 2520 Burge, ISPIRG
Skip Laitner, ISPIRG
Jim Spratt, 3104 Maplewood Lane
Jack Esbin, Alpine Court