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Home My WebLink About2003-02-18 Correspondence STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS 2/18/2003 Public officials are continually identifying, developing, and managing the resources made available to us. Some of these are determined by forces totally outside our control, while others come about as a result of our efforts to develop and utilize the resources we have. In Iowa City we experience a combination of both, and as a result, we continue to experience a quality of life second to none in the State of Iowa and indeed one of the finest in the Country. Taxable property in Iowa City is valued at approximately $2.1 billion, balanced almost evenly between residential and commercial/industrial properties. However, of particular interest is that we are unique in having an estimated one third of all property in Iowa City being tax exempt - owned by the State, the City or not-for-profit organizations. Approximately one third of the taxable land area within the City is developed commercially or industrially while approximately two-thirds is residential. Thus, we are neither an industrial city nor a bedroom community. Most of our citizens enjoy living and working in the city without having long commutes. Our development and growth policies are aimed at maintaining this relationship while growing our tax base. Both current and future capital projects reflect this emphasis and focus heavily on development within the City and immediate growth area. Development of the Peninsula area in northwest Iowa City is starting to occur. Construction has begun and it is exciting to watch this new and innovative neighborhood design take shape. This project represents a commitment by the Council to a design concept which includes a mixture of residential types with a unique and progressive neighborhood design and it will be a welcome addition to both our tax base and life style. The construction of the Scott Park trunk sewer on the East side will open up land for development east of Scott Boulevard and north of and around Lower West Branch Road. Growth in both this area and the Peninsula will be accomplished in a sustainable fashion. The openings of North First Avenue and Scott Boulevard have probably had the most dramatic positive effect for the general public of any projects which have occurred since I have been on the Council. This project provides opportunities for both residential and commercial development of property already within our city limits, further adding to our tax base. These streets greatly facilitate direct travel to and between all areas of northeast and east Iowa City. A statistical analysis performed by our Transportation Planning staff yields some interesting findings. Utilizing vehicle counts, average miles per gallon figures, and estimated times of travel within current speed limits, traffic controls, etc., motorists using the new, shorter more direct routes to and through northeast Iowa City will collectively save approximately 1,000 gallons of fuel per day, will drive about 15,000 fewer miles each day, will spend an equivalent of 29.5 fewer years in their vehicles annually, and will save about $1.8 million a year in their transportation costs. South Iowa City should also experience some significant economic activity. The North Airport Commercial area is available for sale and indeed there are negotiations taking place as we speak. The extension of Mormon Trek Boulevard from Highway 1 South to Riverside Drive will begin this year, creating opportunities for commercial, industrial, and residential development in that area. Its proximity of the Municipal Airport should make this property particularly attractive to business and industry. On the far west side, the Camp Cardinal Road project from Melrose Avenue north to Highway 6 West in Coralville will facilitate the private development of both residential and neighborhood commercial uses. Padicularly noteworthy is the cooperative effort that will involve the City of Iowa City, the City of Coralville, and the private developer. This is just one of many projects where the City partners in some fashion with other governmental entities or with the private sector to further our economic development efforts. Our judicious use of jointly funded projects, tax increment financing, industrial revenue bonds, and tax abatements enable us to enjoy sustainable growth in our tax base and to provide more efficient services to our community. We regard The University of Iowa as a significant resource for our community. We have embarked upon several projects in cooperation with the University, including selling them the old water plant site and vacating streets in the area to allow for their optimal use of that site. We have also vacated portions of streets just east of the river south of Burlington Street for use by the University in conjunction with their facilities in that area. Construction of the Arts Campus area storm sewer also involved partnering with the University, and reconstruction of the nodh segment of Mormon Trek Boulevard involved not only the University, but also the City of Coralville and the Iowa Department of Transportation. Finally, if we agree to participate in the joint feasibility study for a municipal electric utility, we will share the local costs of the study with the University. We enjoy the highest level of cooperation between the City and The University of Iowa which is in our mutual best interest as we move this community forward. We have agreed to sell tax increment financing bonds to help construct the multi-use facility on the last remaining urban renewal parcel, 64-1a, a project that will eventually add over $20 million to our commercial tax base. Construction of the Near Southside Ground Transportation Center, if sufficient federal funding is made available, will provide parking and interstate transportation services, along with much-needed childcare in the downtown area. Revenue from this facility will help support our local transit system. We will continue to work with federal officials to secure the necessary financial assistance. Indeed, much of what we do in terms of capital projects is done with economic growth in mind. Capitalizing on our existing resources to develop new growth in our tax base, we can effectively ensure our ability to support and serve the needs of all our citizens. Those needs certainly include maintenance and replacement of our existing infrastructure, as well as upgrading City facilities to meet changing Federal and State regulations. We are in the process of bringing online the new water purification facility and have completed a major upgrade of our wastewater treatment facility. We repair or rebuild deteriorating streets and other infrastructure on an ongoing basis and continue to enhance our parks and other public facilities. All this requires that we raise capital through borrowing and, again, we take advantage of our resources to secure very favorable rates for general obligation and revenue bonds. Our most recent bond sales have received the highest ratings, Aaa for general obligation debt, A1 for revenue bond issues. We are thus able to accomplish more with the limited debt revenue available to us, and we take pride in having earned the Aaa rating for every general obligation bond issue that we have sold since 1973. Economic growth comes about primarily when people are willing to invest their private capital in their homes, their businesses and their commercial and industrial properties. We can influence their decisions to invest or reinvest locally by providing a safe and attractive community in which to live, work, and enjoy their leisure time. There are certainly indications that we are doing something right in that regard. In the past four years we have issued building permits for construction totaling nearly a half-billion dollars in value. Owens-Illinois and Alpla most recently joined our local family of major employers while Seabury & Smith, Procter & Gamble, ACT, Chezek-Sayers Auto, made major expansions to their businesses last year. Other local businesses also made significant improvements to their facilities or invested in new ventures to expand their markets and create new jobs. In the wake of shrinking federal and state assistance, we will continue to place a strong emphasis on our efforts to foster local economic growth and to provide a supportive and welcoming community to business and industry. Quality of life in a community doesn't just happen. Every single citizen, every visitor, and every person with any legitimate interest in a community can and does have an effect on its ultimate viability. There is one group of such people I would like to highlight this evening. All the policy decisions we make, all our efforts to foster community growth and development, and all the direction we provide to the City Manager and staff would be lost were it not for those individual employees who serve this community throughout the many facets of our operations. We are extremely fortunate to have competent and dedicated people at all levels of the City organization. Some 35 operating divisions, functioning under the direction of 12 department heads and the City Manager, provide a wide variety of services. 625 permanent employees combine their expertise and individual abilities to deliver these services, many of which are unique to City government and quite dissimilar from one another. These 625 employees have a total of nearly 6,700 years of service with the City. Our City Manager and 12 department directors alone have an average tenure of 22 ½ years, and they average 13 ¼ years in their current positions. A large number of our employees are career public servants who genuinely care about their community and who take great pride in the accomplishments we, as a City, are able to achieve through their efforts. City employees are there when we need them. If your water pressure suddenly drops in the middle of a cold winter night, a group of Water Division employees will be digging in a cold, wet hole to seal off a broken water main so that you will be able to have a hot shower when you get up in the morning. If you fall ill at any time of the day or night and need immediate assistance, a fire company trained in emergency medical services will respond to assist you and to help ensure that you receive adequate care until you can be transported to a medical facility. If you feel you are in danger or threatened in any way, a police officer will hasten to your assistance and will risk his or her own well-being, if necessary, to protect you in your situation. If you believe your apartment or rental home is not habitable or that your personal safety is threatened by some existing condition, a Housing Inspector will perform an objective assessment and will take enforcement action, where appropriate, to ensure that the situation is properly remedied. When you turn on your faucet, you expect clean, potable water and you can open your drain with confidence that the water you use, now probably polluted in some fashion, will be adequately processed and treated before it is returned to our environmental waterways. These are but a few examples of how our quality of life is enhanced through the efforts of your City employees. Safe streets with effective traffic controls and enforcement, the regular weekly disappearance of your household refuse and recyclables from the curbside in front of your home, and the arrival of a City bus at scheduled times at a bus stop near your home are others. In each case you will see one or more dedicated employees providing those services. But keep in mind that, in addition to the folks you see when you call for a service or visit a City office or facility, there are technicians, mechanics, accountants, investigators, inspectors, program coordinators, librarians, maintenance workers, planners, engineers, clerical staff, and a host of others who are working mostly behind the scenes so that you can rely on City services when you need them. And they are all guided by very capable supervisory staff who ensure that the policies established by this Council are translated into dependable services to our citizens. Given the diversity of jobs and of the services we provide, it is surprising that turnover among our approximately 625 permanent employees has averaged only 7.29% over the past eight years and stood at under 6% last year. I believe this is partially due to the City being a good employer which provides an attractive and challenging work environment. But even more importantly, it reflects in large measure the dedication of our employees, citizens like ourselves, who take a great deal of pride in what they do. The role of this government is two-fold: to develop a vision, a picture if you will, of what Iowa City should be, and then to put together the pieces of the puzzle that results in that picture. The difficult part is realizing that every piece, no matter how small, is essential to the complete picture. No puzzle is complete until every piece is in its place. We have been able to add some critical pieces to that puzzle in the past year and our goals for this year are ambitious, yet attainable. This is a great community and our single most important charge is to make it even better, to be as good as we can be. We recognize the financial and political obstacles before us. We know that we will never all agree on any issue and many of our decisions will not come easy. Our greatest assets are you, our citizens, and our greatest resource is your involvement. Quality of life doesn't just happen. Working together we have made it happen here for a long time, and I think more successes are in our future. mgdasstJSofC03.doc Office of the Johnson County Attorney Johnson Coun~ Cou~house · 417 South Clinton Street · P.O. Box 2450 · Iowa Ci~, IA 52244 Phone (319) 339-6100 · Fax (319) 339-6149 Criminal J. Patrick White DaM v. ~ffar, y January 22, 2003 EmilyA. Col~ TO: City of Iowa City City Council; Marian Karr, City Clerk ChlldSuppo~ RE: Jay, Inc. d/b/a The Press Box Liquor License Renewal Application FROM: J. Patrick White Johnson County Attorney With this memorandum I conditionally recommend approval of the above liquor license renewal application. While reviewing the above application it came to my office's attention that Jay, Inc., the corporation through which The Press Box does business had been administratively dissolved by the Iowa Secretary of State on August 5, 2002. My office informed the applicant I would be unwilling to approve the application until the corporation had been reinstated by the Secretary of State's office. Since that time my office has been informed by the applicant that all steps necessary to have the corporation reinstated have been taken. While I do not dispute the applicant's assertions my office has been unable to get verification of reinstatement from the Secretary of State's office. For this reason, I condition my recommendation of approval on the applicant providin~ adequate proof to the City Council that its corporate entity, Jay, Inc., has been reinstated by the Iowa Secretary of State and is once again authorized to do business in the State of Iowa. Another matter I believe is relevant to my review is a pending criminal charge against one of the three owners of Jay, Inc. On January 2, 2003, Richard Willock was char~ed in Muscatine County with Identity Theft under Section 715A.8(3) of the Code of Iowa. This is a very serious charge which, if it results in a conviction, would reflect poorly on Mr. Willock's operating under a liquor license. At this point, however, this charge is unproven and should be allowed to work its way through the criminal system. If the charge later results in a conviction I may ask the City Council to reconsider the application or take the conviction into account while reviewing future applications connected with Mr. Willock. cy: Jay Chelf Ed Mead Rich Willock · ~,-~ JOHNSON COUNTY LOCAL HOMELESS COORDINATING BOARD Febraary 12, 2003 Iowa City, City Council Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear members of the Council: This letter is in response to a recent policy decision that was made at the February 3rd work session regarding the Interest Rate Policy for CDBG?HOME funded homeownership projects. It is our understanding that the policy revision would change the interest rate for homeownership projects to a 1% simple interest Conditional Occupancy Loan which must be paid in full when the owner sells, transfers title, moves or rents the property. Additionally at the end of the 20-year period, the homeowner will have the option to payoff the Conditional Occupancy Loan or enter into a 10-year amortized loan with the City for the repayment of the outstanding balance due. It is the feeling of the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board that this policy decision may have negative consequences not only for agencies trying to expand the limited supply of affordable homeownership opportunities within the county, but also for the low to moderate-income individuals and families that without these opportunities would not have the chance to become homeowners. One of the potential consequences of the revision is that it may limit the flexibility and innovativeness of non-profits in creating opportunities for homeownership due to the repayment obligations. In some cases, the revised policy may make some homeownership projects unfeasible. It is our hope that projects may be examined individually and considerations made based on the feasibility of the project under the adopted interest rate policy. Another consequence is that the policy may significantly impact homeowners in affording these housing opportunities with the additional private financing that will be required to pay off the Conditional Occupancy Loan or to enter into a 10-year amortized loan. Coupled with the already existing financial barriers of low to moderate- income persons in becoming homeowners, this policy may further limit homeownership opportunities for these individuals. We would like the Council to further explore the overall financial impact that the policy would have on homeowners, and specifically what kinds risks/barriers may exist in obtaining private financing to meet the repayment obligations. - 2 - February 12, 2003 While we understand and appreciate that the policy revision is an attempt to create a revolving fund that will be used in turn for future projects, the impact may severely limit the feasibility of affordable homeownership projects that are already in short supply. As the City has determined that providing opportunities for affordable homeownership is a priority and need within the community, it is our sincere hope that the council will re-consider this issue taking into consideration these concerns. For any questions or comments regarding this correspondence please contact the Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board at the contact information below. Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board c/o JCCOG 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52244 319-356-5242 Sincerely, Candace Peters, Chair Johnson County Local Homeless Coordinating Board Marian Karr ~ From: McGrath [mcgrath@mchsi.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 3:50 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: 21 Ordinance Hello. My name is Josh McGrath. I'm currently a junior at the University of Iowa. I am 21, but i was just curious, why would you even think about having the bars changed to 217 This is a 'college' town. This wouldn't be a town if it wasn't for the college. So don't you think those of us that are basically paying your wages and paying for college which is keeping this town up, should have the right to vote for this? No offense, but you are all old. You know nothing about our age group, and how this ordinance would affect things. Think about it, everyone drinks when they are this age. You all probably did to when you were this age. Councilor Champion, you said you had phone calls from 50 community members supporting this when you brought the issue up? Let me guess, they weren't college age. When people decided to live in Iowa City, or move to Iowa City, they knew it was a college town and how life would be. So they have no right to complain if they dont like it, they can just move back out or move to Coralville. I can personally guarantee that underage drinking won't stop with the 21 ordinance. You will force the bars uptown to close down because their business will stop. With all the bars, most of which only college students go to, and the number of college students 21 and older, there won't be enough students of age to keep all the bars open. So then the people that liked those bars will be on the losing end. And what businesses will you get to fill the buildings that close down? Or are they going to end up like Old Capital Mall or Pepperwood Place? Iowa City already has a reputation for the cops and OWl's. There will be an increase in drunken driving, which would cause more OWl's, more accidents, and so on. There will be more house parties, even if you try and doing zoning stuff too. Instead of having all the people WALKING to and from the bars, and keeping them in one area, you will be spreading them out all over Iowa City, and making them DRIVE. I dont know if you have thought about this, or if you even care, but this IS a college town, and will always be a college town. You wont be able to stop underage drinking or binge drinking, so why make it worse? Thanks if you read this, even though it won't do much good, you already have your minds made up. Thanks. Josh McGrath 2/12/03 Marian Karr From: Marc Light [marc-light@uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 9:12 AM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Cc: ross_wilburn@iowa-city.org; connie_champion@iowa-city.org; ernie_lehman@[owa-city.org Subject: the Northside and the 21-Only ordinance Hello, I am concerned about unwanted side effects of a 21-only bar scene in Iowa City. I am afraid that progress made with respect to quality of life in the Northside neighborhood will be reversed if a 21-only ordinance goes into effect. It seems likely that in the Northside there will be an increase in house parties and the noise and trash that they produce. I live on the corner of Davenport and Linn streets. My wife and I own the house and love the neighborhood. My older daughter is very happy at Horace Mann and our younger daughter will start next year. I have already called my city councillor and written a letter to the council. I was asked, perhaps jokingly, if I owned stock in a beer company. For the record - I am not in favor of under age drinking, - I am not in favor of binge drinking, I do not own a bar, - I do not own stock in a beer company, but I do worry about my neighborhood and I would like to see my concerns explicitly addressed. In any case, I do appreciate your efforts to reduce binge drinking and I do believe that downtown Iowa City would benefit from more variety. Thanks, Marc Light 225 E Davenport Street ps. I grew up in East Lansing, Michigan home of the Michigan State Spartans. East Lansing is and has been for some time 21-only. I watched as a neighborhood similar to the Northside lost families and house and block parties became the norm. Students moved out the dorms because you couldn't drink in a bar and you couldn't drink in the dorms but you could throw parties if you had a house. So students looked for off-campus housing. The elementary school closed, etc. There were many forces at work of course but it is clear that the 21-only ordinance was one of them. Marian Karr From: Judy Polumbaum [judy-polumbaum@uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 8:03 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: iowa task force Importance: High 12 Feb. 2003 please pass this on to council men,hers, i apologize if they feel "an~ushed," in the words of today's DI article, as a journalism professor, i should know that reporters will seize on ancillary comments rather than the main idea, but i failed to anticipate this. our task force certainly would like to sit down with council members later this spring, we have no desire to get into combat with the council, and i made this clear to the DI reporter once i realized what he was after.., to no avail, so let's declare peace now, ok? here are texts of letters i sent to DI and Press-Citizen this am: to the P-C: your headline on page 3A today, "Task force: Drinking arrests unrelated to bar count," is a lovely illustration of why reporters often feel frustrated with copy editors. readers do not know that reporters don't write the headlines, your reporter Gigi Wood got it correct when she said the view of Iowa's faculty-staff task force on undergraduate arrest rates is that lots of bars are not the CAUSE of high arrest rates of students. not alone the cause, however, to say UNRELATED is way off. the bar concentration is certainly a factor--obviously, it makes finding a high concentration of drunk people quite easy. our main focus is the consequences of encounters with the criminal justice system for students themselves, as a task force, we are not passing judgment on bars and drinking, nor at present are we taking a position on the proposed over-21 bar entry idea, although the students on our committee certainly don't see it as a viable solution to the problems we're addressing. to the DI reporter, cc-ed to editors: Jeff: as i feared, you totally distorted the message of my presentation. but as a journalism prof, i should have known that reporters like to take marginal ideas and blow them up. the main focus of the task force on undergrad arrest rates is the consequences of encounters with the criminal justice system for students themselves, most of my report was devoted to our concerns over that. as a task force, we are not passing judgment on bars and drinking, nor at present are we taking a position on the proposed over-21 bar entry idea, although as your quotes from matt blizek make clear, the students on our committee certainly don't see it as a viable solution to the problems we're addressing, that doesn't mean some people on the task force wouldn't favor it as individuals. thanks & sincerely, Judy Polumbaum assoc, prof., journalism & mass communication and chair, faculty senate/UISG task force on undergrad arrest rates judy polumbaum@ulowa.edu 335-3389 2 Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Brad Phillips [brad_phillips118@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 4:10 PM To: council@iowa-city.or9; brad_phillips118@hotmail.com Subject: 21-only bars My name is Brad Phillips, I live at 1349 Carroll Street in Iowa City. I was born and raised in Iowa City. I am currently a 21 year old Business major at the University of Iowa. I am strongly against turning all bars into 21 only bars, it is not the answer to the problem, I agree that there is underage drinking at bars in Iowa City, but if those bars go to 21-only the following will happen: -There will be a major increase in "house parties" around the city. These parties will be spread out all over town making it nearly impossible to patrol. At least with the majority of the drinking happening at bars within 4 city blocks of each other police can have a good grasp on problems and be quicker to respond. Along with this, if you think it is easy for people under the age of 21 to get alcohol at a bar imagine how easy it would be for them to get it at a friends house party where there is little or no supervision. Then you have to take into account the distance people may need to travel to these parties, it has the possibility to increase drunk driving. -There will be an increase in fake ID's being used. Once a person gets into a 21-only bar they will be able to purchase drinks easily, so all it will take is for them to get in the front door. -It will take away a place for students to go just to be with friends and not drink. Some of the bars, such as the summit, have weekly events like comedy night or they have local bands that play at them. This ordinance would make it more difficult for bars to survive and if they went out of business these activities would go with them. I have been a member of this community for my whole life and I can honestly say that the council has been moving in the right step to limit underage drinking. But I fear that a 21-only ordinance would only make the problem worse, it would take the problem out of downtown, a controlled environment, and move it into local neighborhoods, possibly even increasing the problem. Iowa State has a 21-only ordinance and that school is known for being a huge party school, it has house parties all over town Thursday thru Saturday. On the latest poll of Party schools across the nation Iowa State was ranked #13 (http;//~x~;w.snopes.com/college/ad~in/pla:{boy.htnt) The University of Iowa isn't even mentioned. If you want The University of Iowa to become a top ten party school I suggest you pass the 21-only ordinance. The problem can't be fixed by forcing everyone out of downtown. I am in favor of leaving the bars how they are and increasing enforcement. Have the Iowa City Police make a stronger presence downtown. Let underage people know that coming to these bars is a privilege and if they abuse that privilege they will be fined, this obviously won't eliminate underage drinking (nothing will) but it will be a strong step in controlling and monitoring it. If any councilor, or anyone for that matter, would like to contact me about this I encourage them to do so. Thank you Brad Phillips Brad_Phillips 118~_hotmail.com Protect your PC - Click here for McAfee.com VirusScan Online 2/6/03 Marian Karr From: Christiansen, Karen [christia@cboe,com] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 2:37 PM To: 'cou ncil@iowa-city.org' Subject: 19-year-olds in Bars I'm the mother of a high school Senior who has been admitted to UI. She's interested in engineering and has been admitted to all of the Big 10 engineering schools to which she's applied. I personally believed that UI was the best fit for her. While she's an outstanding student, she's not particularly competitive. The engineering school at Iowa just doesn't seem as cut threat as most of the other campuses we've visited. I think she'd be happiest in that environment. I sent my daughter to visit Iowa City for a weekend. She attended a program for admitted engineering students. She loved the academic aspect of the school. But she get the impression that, if you don't drink, there is nothing to do in Iowa City. Although my daughter has a full social life, she doesn't drink and doesn't care to spend a lot of time with people who have been drinking. Of course college students drink. Recent statistics show that, nationwide, the percentage of students who drink is declining. However, n~mber of bars in Iowa City and the easy access for underage students seem te cause the social life on campus to revolve around the bars. That dynamic will ensure that UI isn't on the leading edge of this premising social change among our youth. If most college students can't get into bars, alternate activities will have the opportunity to evolve. It shouldn't be necessary for 19 and 20 year olds to go te bars to have fun. I encourage you to require adults be of drinking age in order to be admitted into a place where the primary refreshment is alcohol. Respectfully, Karen Christiansen Marian Karr From: W[nkler, Steve [steve.winkler@sap.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 3:57 AM To: 'council@iowa-city.org' Subject: underage drinking Hi all, I just have a quick suggestion that has probably already been mentioned, but I thought I'd bring it up anyway. Why not make the punishments to the bars that serve minors so ridiculously expensive (fines, not loss of liquor license time) that they would be insane to serve drinks to minors. Solves the underage drinking problem, let's bars regulate themselves, earns money for the city, and potentially drives bar owners that don't follow the policies out of business. What are your thoughts? Regards, Steve Winkler Marian Karr From: anthomas [anthomas@biue.weeg.uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 3:37 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject', age 21 to be in a bar The news in today's Press-Citizen is welcome indeed. The fact that you are going to discuss an ordinance banning minors from bars fills us with hope. It seems to us that banning minors would cut the problems in half, maybe more, and we mean the problems of binge drinking, public intoxication, drunken driving, public urination, everything. Please pass such an ordinance, it is such a sensible and responsible thing to do. Sincerely, A1 a~d Betty Thomas, 1005 Tower Ct., Iowa City 52246, tel. 351-1933. Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Margie Ebes [margie091555@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 1:37 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Dear Council Members: I would like to have all of the Iowa City bars and taverns only open for 21 years and older. My 19 year old is constantly being called up on in the wee hours to pick up his inebriated friends who at least have the present of mind to not drive home. I am also very uncomfortable that he chooses to go to the bars and I contantly discourage this option. The rest of my children 17, 14 and 11 are not allowed downtown in the evenings (nor do they wish to go.. as they say only the freaks hang out there) especially because of all of the open alcohol drinking, vomiting, pot smoking and urinating in public that goes on. Believe me we have seen it all and it is disgusting. If you don't believe me ... on your next Saturday night free yourself and (non blizzard, of course) go to the top of either ramp and watch it for yourselfi!! When I think of it ... the only person ! knew who loved going downtown was my late mother. She loved the mall, the senior center and the central bus location. She was legally blind so all the other shenanigans were virtually ignored. I say build a new downtown like Coralville did.., but move it away from the UI campus! Good luck. Margie Ebert Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Po*verful. Affordable. Sign up no~ 2/4/03 Marian Karr From: jsorem I'isorem@blue.weeg, uiowa,ed u] Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 9:14 AM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: possible new ordinance Councilors, My name is Jennifer Sorem. I am currently 21 years old and a member of our Greek Comnlunity and student body. I am concerned that the ordinance you are considering will do more to hurt Iowa City than to help it. I can understand the concern behind the proposal; however, I believe there are other factors to be considered. My primary concern is that underaged individuals will never stop drinking. The only thing making the bars go 21 will do is to force the parties to unsupervised locations throughout our residential neighborhoods. Personally, I would rather have someone drink underage downtown and either get ticketed at the bar or in the pedestrian mall than have that person wandering around my neighborhood. Another issue is safety. Bars are supervised venues. Bartenders can refuse to sell alcohol to apparently drunk individuals. House parties are not. I have been to a house party where an individual was lying passed out in his own vomit on a couch, and no one was doing anything about it. This is an extrememly dangerous situation. Organizations comprised of individuals from varying age groups will no longer be able to host parties downtown, and the alternative I forsee once again is unsupervised, UNSAFE houseparties. My question that I pose to the City Council is whether they would rather have underage people in the downtown area where they can be supervised by bartenders and police, or would they rather have unsafe, unsupervised house parties {which more often involves the possiblity of drunk driving) in our residential neighborhoods? Thank you for your time and response. Respectfully, Jennifer L. Sorem Alpha Xi Delta 114 E. Fairchild St. Iowa City, Ia 52245 319 530 5030 Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: mjc [mcrane@lcom.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 6:13 AM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: 21 only I'm glad you are discussing a "21 only" law for bars in Iowa City. As you well know, underage drinking and all the effects of it are just rampant in Iowa City. And the bar owners, managers, etc encourage it with out and out defiance to the law and the repemussions of drinking. For the "kids" it is party, party, party! For the owners and managers, it is just money, money, money!!! When I contacted a bar owner/manager regarding and accident my son was in following underage drinking, his "polished" knee jerk reaction was that the kid and his parents were responsible for such behavior and if I wanted to sue, then just sue because that is what they had insurance for----Period! End of conversation!!!! Not only are we talking about the law, but more importantly, we are talking about lives being ruined by heavy drinking at such a young age. There is responsibility here so I encourage you to to enact regulations prohibiting under-21 drinking in Iowa City. And then require the police to enforce the law! Thanks Michael Crane 2/4/03 Marian Karr From: Marc Light [marc-light@uiowa.edu] Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 9:16 PM To: Ross Wilburn Cc: cou ncil@iowa-city.org; ernie_lehman@iowa-city.org Subject: Re: the Northside and the 21-Only ordinance Thanks for your response. You wrote: > If you believe progress has been made in your neighborhood, I presume > you are including in that the city's attempt to deal with problem > behaviors associated with misuse and abuse of alcohol. Actually, I was not referring to any progress made in the Northside due to the city's attempt to deal with problem behavior associated with misuse of alcohol. It could be that such positive effects for the Northside exist but I was not referring to them. I was referring to was improvements to the Northside Market place (the lights, the benches, etc.), keeping Horace Mann open, the establishment of historic districts, the stop signs to control speeding, etc. These are all great things and I am thankful. I forgot in my previous message to make some concrete suggestions for ways to curb the negative effects of a 21 only ordinance. I'm not an expert but one could explore - keg registration, - funding for more intense neighborhood policing, trash-related ordinances (I pick up enough party related trash already). I realize I probably sound like a Northside fanatic but I really believe the Northside is a special place worth protecting. I like having students in the neighborhood, I like the great old houses, I like the fact that I only need to get into my car 2-3 times a week, I like the homeless shelter, and I especially like the diversity of the Horace Mann school. A lot of this will be lost if the Northside is treated by the city (intentionally or accidentally) as the designated student party neighborhood. Respectfully, Marc Light STEPPIN~i UP PROOECT t" -: '; 100 Currier Hall Iowa City, IA 52242-1222 Stepping Up Project ISSUE BRIEFING Restricting Minors' Access to Bars Introduction State and local regulations vary widely in the extent to which they permit minors to enter on-sale retail alcohol outlets - bars and nightclubs (Inspector General '1991 ). While some states may restrict minors' access to bars and nightclubs, they may allow them into restaurants that serve alcohol. Others may prohibit minors from entering any establishment licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. The fact is that while all states have established a minimum drinking age of 21, few prohibit all aspects of the purchase, possession, or consumption of alcohol by those under age 21. One thing is clear: allowing minors into drinking establishments such as bars and nightclubs is, in the words of one enforcement official, "a regulator's nightmare." (Inspector General '1991). It creates numerous difficulties for servers, who must conduct repeated identification checks and continuously track who is actually drinking the beverages being served. It allows minors to consume alcohol purchased from older individuals. And it encourages minors to drink as a way to socialize and become one with their peers. Strategies that limit access to alcohol by minors are some of the most powerful and well- documented approaches to reduce underage drinking and related problems. And one of the key ways to reduce access is to prohibit minors from entering bars. If minors are barred from the establishment, age identification checks can occur primarily at the door, conducted by trained employees using proper tools and lighting, thus greatly reducing the ability of minors to obtain alcohol on the premises. The Facts ,.-Fifty..three percent of underage college students reported that when they drank in the past thirty days, they did so at an off-campus bar; 20% reported that they drank at an on- campus pub. (Wechsler et al. 2000) -- When they first begin drinking, minors often obtain alcohol from home, with or without their parents' permission. ONagenaar et al. 1993) As they get older, they are more likely to obtain alcohol from friends and siblings over age 21 and at parties 0Nagenaar 1993, 1996, Jones-Webb et al. lg97). However, older underage drinkers, such as college students, are more likely to report buying alcohol from licensed alcohol establishments (Wagenaar 1996). ~' Underage college drinkers are more likely than their of-age counterparts to suffer consequences ranging from unplanned sex, getting hurt or injured, requiring medial treatment for an alcohol overdose, and doing something they would later regret. (Wechsler et al 2000) These problems often have impacts not just on the drinkers, but on fellow students and area residents as well. ~- Twenty-one percent of the neady 8,000 drivers ages 15-20 who were involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes in 1996 had been drinking and nearly 14% of them were legally intoxicated (blood alcohol concentration greater than 0.10%). (National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration 1998). ~ Two-thirds of Iowa City residents surveyed consider underage drinking to be one of the most serious problems the community faces (Stepping Up Project 2002). Policy Solutions There is broad community support in Iowa City for policies to curb underage drinking. An overwhelming majority support measures such as stricter enforcement of laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors and laws governing the use of fake identification. A majority of Iowa City residents also support requiring bar patrons to be 21 years old. These policies, along with measures that require sellers of alcohol to be 21 years old, provide mandatory training for those who sell and serve alcoholic beverages, and hold alcohol outlets liable for harm that occurs as a result or providing alcohol to minors, are part of a broad strategy to reduce underage drinking and prevent threats to the health and safety of minors and others in the community. REFERENCES Inspector General. (1991). Youth and alcohol: Laws and enforcement - Is the 21-year-old drinking age a myth? Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General. Jones-Webb, R., T. Toomey, K. Miner, A.C. Wagenaar, M. Wolfson, and R. Poon. Why and in what context adolescents obtain alcohol from adults: a pilot study. Substance Use and Misuse 32(2): 219-228. 1997. National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA). "1996 Youth Fatal Crash and Alcohol Facts," http://www dot .qov/peop e/njury/alcohol/promdrunk/youthdrunkdr v n,q htm (June 30, 1998). Wechsler, H., et al. Environmental correlates of underage alcohol use ad related problems of college students. Amedcan Journal of Preventive Medicine. 19(1):24-29. 2000. Wagenaar, A.C. Minimum drinking age and alcohol availability to youth: issues and research needs. In: Hilton, M.E., and G. Bloss, eds. Economics and the Prevention of Alcohol-Related Problems. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Research Monograph No. 25. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Pub. No. 93-3513. Bethesda, MD: The Institute, 1993. Pp. 175-200. Wagenaar, A.C., T.L. Toomey, D.M. Murray, B.J. Short, M. Wolfson, and R. Jones Webb. Sources of alcohol for underage drinkers. Journal of Studies on Alcohol 57(3): 325-333. 1996. 21 Ordinance Definition Considerations: 1. Ames ordinance attached for reference. 2. Different types of food/bar combination with examples. ~; ~ I ~ , · Bars: Examples: Union, Dublin, The Cage, The Q, and Martini's Bars with food: Examples: Vito's, The Field House, Malone's, Summit, B~other's, ~,'..'~ Restaurants, with alcohol: Examples: Pagliai's, Happy Joe's, Aoeshe Restaurants with integral bars: Examples: Mondo's, La Casa, Atlas, El Ranchero, Bob's Restaurants with separate bars: Examples: 126, Brown Bottle, Sheraton, Sanctuary 3. Possible defining criteria: Section 4-1-1 of Iowa City Alcohol Code, "Definitions" Iowa City Smoking Ordinance Definitions Pementage of food vs. alcohol sales Food must go through a kitchen for preparation and does not include soft drinks, snacks, mixes, pre-packaged convenience items or tobacco products. Kitchen closing time when bars with food become bars and when restaurants become bars. Many cities specify 8 to 9 pm. Charging of cover or entry fee could be used to define business as a bar. An establishment that advertises drink specials in the newspaper could be defined as a bar. Ames definitions. 4. Admission of minors permitted: When accompanied by parent When accompanied by spouse of legal age VVhen in a restaurant where alcohol is served but without an integral bar (Sheraton) When in a licensed establishment before the defined "kitchen closing time." (Brother's) When employed by a licensed establishment Stepping Up Project 2/14/03 Sec 17.12. A~BANDONED OR UNAITENDED REFRIGERATORS. , ' .: . f · Any person who abandons or otherwise leaves unattended any refrigerator, ice box, or similar ~6ntainer,.with I doors that may become locked, outside of buildings and accessible to children, or any person-who allows any such refrigerator ice box or similar container to remain outside of buildings on premises in tbs ~on's possossi,On or control, abandoned or unattended and so accessible to children, commits a municipal infract~ punishable by a ~ of $50 for a pcmon's first violation and $I00 for each repeat violation. [State Law Ref. Iowa Code Sec. 727.3 ] (Ord. No. 3497, Sec. 21, 8-25-98) See. 17.13. FALSE FIRE ALARMS. (1) Any person who in any manner, willfully gives or causes a false alarm whereby the fire department or the police department is called out to respond commits a municipal infraction punishable by a penalty of $50 for a person's first vinlation and $100 for each repeat violation. (2) Due to the frequency of alarms associated with automatic intrusion alarm systems of various kinds the City Council may from time to time establish by resolution a scheduled fee to recover the cost of responding to such alarms. (Ord. No. 812, Sec. 81; Code 1956, Sec. 76-81; Ord. No. 2978, 6-23-87) [State Law R ef. lowa Code Sec. 71 & dj (Ord. No. 3497, Sec. 22, 8-25-98) See. 17.14. INTERFERING WITH GRADE STAKES, OTHER MONUMENTS. (1) It is unlawful for any person to remove, break, carry away, damage, destroy or interfere with, in any manner, any grade stake, stone or other marker or monument within the city, set by the city, federal, state authorities or duly registered land surveyor to designate grade, comers, lines or bench marks, or to deface, remove any letters, fig- utes or marks thereon. (2) Violation of this section shall be a municipal infraction punishable by a penalty of $50 for a pe~on's first violation and $100 for each repeat violation. (3) Alternatively, a violation of this section can be charged by a peace officer of the City as a simple misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 812, Sec. 73; Code 1956, Sec. 76-73; Ord. No. 3003, Sec. 22, 2-23-88; Ord. No. 3497, Sec. 23, 8-25-98; Ord. No. 3551, 3-7-00) [State Law Ref. Iowa Cede Sec. 355.14] See. 17.15. INTERFERING ItqTH HYDRANTS. (1) It is unlawful for any person, unless properly authorized, other than an employee of the city, or a member &the fire department in the performance of their duty, to takes off or unscrew the cap from any water hydrant in the streets or avenues of the city, or interfere or meddle with such hydrant in any manner. (2) Violation of this section shall be a municipal infraction punishable by a penalty of $50 for a person's first violation and $100 for each repeat violation. O) Alternatively, a violation of this section can be charged by a peace officer of the City as a simple misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 812, Sec. 83; Code 1956, Sec. 76-83; Ord. No. 3003, Sec. 23, 2-23-88; Ord. No. $497, Sec. 24, 8,25-98; Ord. No. 3551, 3-7-00) Se~. 17.16. MINORS PROHIBITED ON CERTAIN PREMISES. (1) It shall be unlawful for the holder of a license or permit issued pursuant to the 'lowa Alcoholic Beverage Control Act' for premises where more than fifty percent (50%) of the business conducted is the sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, and for any person employed with respect to such premises to knowingly permit or fail to take reasonable measures to prevent the entry onto such premises of any and all persons who have not yet attained the age oftwanty-one. It shall be the duty of the licensee and of the person or persons managing such premises to cause to be pested and maintained at all times an easily readable notice in the English language stating that persons hess than 21 years of age are prohibited from entering the premises. (Ord. No. 3116, 2-,$-91; Ord. No. 3119, 2-16-91) Sup #2002-I 17-5 Rev. 1-1-02 (2) However, the provisions of subsection (1) above shall not apply when: (a) The underage pemon is an employee of the cense holder or perfonning:~0ntr'4cted service with respect to said promises, and is on the premises during their scheduled work hours. ~ ~ '~' ~, L: (b) The underage person is accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse who i~oflega! ag~ for ~e purchase of alcoholic beverages. (c) The underage person is on the pmm~ses dunng a time that the hccnsee has}, in accordance V~[~...A a written notice and plan given in advance to thc Chief of Police, suspended dispensing alcoholic beverages on the licensed promises or on a clearly deltheatad part of the licensed premises operated under a differentiating trade name. It shall be the strict duty ora licensee permitting such underage persons onto the licensed premises pursuant to such a plan, and of all persons employed with respect to said premises, to prevent underage persons from consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages on said premises. Police officers shall be admitted to the premises at any time to monitor compliance with all applicable laws. Failure in that duty whether knowingly or otherwise, shall be punishable as a violation of this section. (d) The underage person is on the promises as a participant in a special event for a non-profit organization, or in a banquet or ceremonial dinner for any organization, in accordance with a plan approved in advance by the Chief of Police. It shall be the stxict duty of a licensee permitting such underage persons onto the licensed premises, and of all persons employed with respect to said premises, to prevent underage persons from consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages on said premises. (e) The underage person is on the premises during specified posted hours that the licensee does its business primarily in food sales, in accordance with a plan approved in advance by the Chief of Police. To receive plan approval, a licensee shall be required to demonstrate that there is a clearly definable pattern of daytime hours during which more than 50% oftbe business' sales are food. It shall be the strict duty of the licensee, and of all persons employed with respect to said premises, to remove all underage persons from the premises before the start of restricted admission hours each day, and it shall be the strict duty of the licensee permitting underage persons onto the premises, and of all persons employed with respect to said premises, to prevent andemge persons from consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages on said premises. Failure in these duties, whether knowingly or otherwise, shall be punishable as a violation of this section. (Ord. No. 3121, Sec. 1, 3-5-91; Ord. No. 3154, Sec. 1, 12-17,91; Ord. No. 3214, Sec. l, 1-26-93; Ord. No. 3269, Sec. 1, 3-22-94) (3) It shall be unlawful for any person who has not yet attained the age for lawful purchase and possession of alcoholic beverages to go onto such premises as are described in subsection (1) except as is provided for by subsection (2). (4) Violation of the provisions of subsections 17.16(1) through 17.16(3) pertaining to underage persons on licensed premises shall be a municipal infraction punishable by a penalty of$100 for a person's first violation and $200 for each repeat violation. Alternatively, violation of those stated subsections can be charged by a peace officer of the City as a simple misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 3497, Sec. 25, 8-25-98; Ord. No. 3500, Sec. 1, 10-13-98; Ord. No. 3551, 3-7-00) (5) Minors Prohibited on Premises at nude Performances. Persons under the age of 18 years shall not attend any live entertainment or performance presented for commercial purposes, that consists in whole or in part of persons exposing human genitalia, human buttocks, or the human female breast nipple. No person shall participate in presenting such entertainment to a person under the age of 18. A violation of this subsection shall be a municipal infraction punishable by a penalty of $100 for a person's first violation thereof and $200 for each repeat violation. Alternatively, violation of this subsection can be charged by a peace officer of the City as a simple misdemeanor. (Ord, No. 2700, Sec. 2, 1-16-79; Ord. No. 3003, Sec. 24, 2-23-88; Ord. No. 3033, Sec. 1, 1-24-89; Ord. No. 3039, Sec. 1, 2-17-89; Ord. No. 3046, Sec. 1, 5-9-89; Ord. No. 3052, Sec. 1, 6-27-89; Ord. No. 3068, Sec. 1 & 2, 1-9-90; Ord. No. 3289, Sec. 1, 8-23-94; Ord. No. 3497, Sec. 26, 8-25-98; Ord. No. 3551, 3-7-00, Ord. No. 3589, 9-26-00) Sup #2002-1 17-6 Rev. 1-1-02 See. 17.17. CONSUMPTION IN PUBLIC PLACES. It is unlawful for any person to use or consume alcoholic beverages, wine or beer upon the p~!i¢.st[~ts or ?' I ,'~ highways of the City of Ames, or consume any alcoholic beverage in any public place, except: ' ': ~' ~ ' "~ ~' (1) Premises covered by a valid liquor control license; or (2) If thc public place is Brookside, Emma McCarthy Lee, Inis Grove, North and South Rh'Yer Valley or , Moore Memorial Parks, wine and beer may be consumed if it is in or dispensed from bottles or si~l~.l~'~gervihg Cans,: : ~ ...~/~, but not cartons or kegs. Keg beer may be authorized only by the Parks and Recreation Commission based on such criteria as they shall adopt. (3) Violation of this section shall be a municipal infraction punishable by a penalty of$100 for a person's first violation thereof and $200 for each repeat violation. Alternatively, violation of this section can be charged by a peace officer of thc City as a simple misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 2700, Sec. 2, 1-16-79; Ord. No. 3003, Sec. 25, 2-23-88;0rd. 3459, Sec. 1, 9-9-97; Ord. No. 3497, Sec. 27, 8-25-98: Ord. No. 3500, Sec. 2, 10-13-98; Ord. No. 3551, 3-7-00) Sec. 17.18. BEER AND LIQUOR SALES BY AND TO YOUNG PERSONS. (1) It shall be the duty ofpersons who sell beer and alcoholic beverages, and oftheir employees, to demand and examine satisfactory evidence oftbe purchaser's age if that person appears to be under the legal age for such purchase, before selling, giving or otherwise providing beer or alcoholic beverages to such person. (2) Persons under thc legal age for pumhase of beer or alcoholic beverages shall not pumhase or attempt to purchase beer or alcoholic beverages, except when acting with the knowledge and authorization of the Ames Police Department in the course ora law enforcement investigation. (3) It shall be unlawful for any person to: (a) manufacture, make, possess, sell, give, or distfibut~ any false or altered document to misstate a person's age to indicate that such person is old enough to lawfully purchase alcoholic beverages when they have not yet attained that age. Co) manufacture, make, possess, sell, give, or distribute any document to misrepresent the identity ora person as someone old enough to lawfully purchase alcoholic beverages when such person has not yet attained that age. (Ord. No. 3038, Sec. 1, 2-14-89) (4) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 2746, Sec. 1, 2-26-80; Ord. No. 2919, Sec. 1, 2-26-85; Ord. No. 3003, Sec. 26, 2-23-88) Sec. 17.18.1 INDIRECT SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. The selling of any goods or services, or the charging of an admission fee as a condition to partaking in a supply of beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages is prohibited unless done with respect to premises licensed by the Alcoholic Beverages Division of the Iowa Department ofCommeme. A Violation of this section shall be a municipal infraction punishable by a penalty of $50 for a person's first violation thereof and $100 for each repeat violation. Alternatively, violation of this section can be charged by a peace office of the City as a simple misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 3037, Sec. 1, 2-14-89; Ord. No. 3497, Sec. 28, 8-25-98: Ord. No. 3551, 3-7-00) Sec. 17.19. INTOXICATION IN A PUBLIC PLACE. No person shall be intoxicated or simulate intoxication in a public place. Violation of this section is a simple misdemeanor. (Ord. No. 812, Sec. 38; Code 1956, Sec. 76-3& Ord. No. 2392, Sections 1, 2, 2-15~72; Ord. No. 3497, Sec. 29, 8-25- 98; Ord. No. 3500, Sec. 3, 10-13-9& Ord. No. 3551, 3-7-00) [State Law Ref. Iowa Code Sec. 123.47] Sup #2002-1 17-7 Rev. 1-1-02 Johnson County Democratic Party P.O. Box 1773 Iowa City, IA 52244 (319) 337-VOTE Whereas the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution very clearly outlines a guarantee of due process, and Whereas this principle of due process has served to protect millions of US citizens over more than 200 years, and Whereas due process is truly one of the key tenets of any democracy, and Whereas the Johnson County Democratic Party believes strongly in the Bill of Rights, and Whereas the platform of the Democratic Party calls for all those who are accused of a crime to have access to the .justice system, and Whereas the Iowa City City Council is considering an ordinance that ~vould impose penalties on renters who are accused, not convicted, of crimes, and Whereas this ordinance is not in keeping with the Fifth Amendment, and Whereas over 17,000 registered Democrats call the City of Iowa City home, and Whereas these 17,000 residents of Iowa City fully expect that their elected officials will not attempt to circumvent the Bill of Rights, Therefore be it resolved that the Johnson County Democratic Party urges the Iowa City City Council to follow the principles of due process when enacting this or any other ordinance, and that this ordinance be voted down or amended accordingly. Resolved Wednesday, the 5th of February, 2003, at the regular meeting of the Johnson County Democratic Party. THE MOEN GROUP , ~ ~ ~ SUITE 300, BREWERY SQUARE 123 NORTH LINN STREET 319.358.0400 FACS~E: MOB~E: 319.338.2414 319.430.3010 Feb~ 4, 2ffi3 Mayor and City Council Members CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa RE: Offer to Purchase Vacant land Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council: We are interested in developing the north side of Burlington Street from the corner of Clinton Street east to the Hawkeye State Bank. We purchased the property previously occupied by Campus Amoco as well as the property where the Mill Restaurant is located. We are interested in purchasing the vacant land between the old Campus Amoco Station and the Mill. These three (3) parcels combined would be approximately 24,520 square feet. Our intent is to develop an upscale commercial and residential facility. This development would occur after completion of the Plaza Towers development and after the lease with the Mill expires. We do not want to disrupt the Mill as an operating restaurant. In today's dollars, we anticipate development costs of well over ten millions dollars, exclusive of land acquisition costs. We hereby offer the City of Iowa City $400,000.00 for this property. We will be responsible for the cost of environmental clean up which will be substantial. This offer is contingent upon (1) financing acceptable to buyers, and (2) buyers being~allowed to use the property as a parking lot until such time as it is developed by buyers. We are negotiable on the closing date. Please advise if the City is interested in selling this property and if the amount offered herein is acceptable. Thank you very much for your consideration. BY: Marc B. Moen, Parmer Low Prices & Quality Foods Eagle Food Centers, Inc. P.O. Box 6700, Rock Island, Illinois 61204-6700 Executive Offices & Distribution Center: Rt. 67 & Knoxville Road, Milan, Illinois 61264 * 309 787-7700 · Fax: 309 787-7895 February 4, 2003 Mr. Emie W. Lehman Mayor City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 Dear Mr. Lehman: I am in receipt of your letter regarding our store located on Dodge Street in Iowa City. Please be advised that our lease will be up in March of 2006. We currently plan on running the store. As you are aware, business changes and we will make our future decision in good sound business practice. Thank you for writing, I appreciate your comments. Sincerely, EAGLE FOOD CENTERS, 1NC. Bob Kelly Chairman, President & CEO .2> c~ Marian Karr From: Marvaabel@aol,com Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 10:04 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: dog park Dear Council Members, Thanks for giving your time and consideration to developing a dog park in the Iowa City area. Sincerely, Richard Knoedel Marva Abel 1645 Teg Dr Iowa City, IA 2/5/03 Saul Mekies 2151 Abbey Lane Iowa City, IA 52246 Tel.: 887-3617 E-mail: smekies~kirkwood.cc.ia.us The Honorable Ernest W. Lehman Mayor, City of Iowa City Civic Center 410 Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 Dear Mayor Lehman: Thank you for you for appointing me to the Telecommunications Commission. I am honored. Please convey my appreciation to the City Council. Sincerely, Saul Mekies Marian Karr From: Tom Thrams [tthrams@mchsi.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 4:28 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject; Water Is it time yet to be investigating reasons behind the failure to have a new water plant on line after such a long time and after such a huge tax payer expense? Tom Thrams Iowa City Marian Karr From: Carol Sweeting Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 8:22 AM To: 'tthrams@mchsi.com' Cc: *City Council Subject: Citizen Feedback Water Project Dear Mr. Thram, We understand your concern about the water project it has been a very long time. However, maybe I can update you about what has occurred over the past 12 years. There were a number of construction projects that had to be completed before the water could come to the city. They include: 4 -Silurian wells 1-Jordan well Well house improvements Ground Storage Reservoir renovations Williams Pipe Line relocation 4 Collector Wells Raw Water piping Finished Water Main Old Plant to Foster Rd. Water Main, Dodge St. to 1st Ave. Water Main, North End of Captain Irish to 1st Ave Water Main, Rochester GSR to north end 1st Ave Water Main Phase III Peninsula to Elk's Water Main peninsula to Dubuque St. & New Plant Water Main Dubuque to Prairie Du Chien Water Main, Prairie Du Chien to Dodge St. Water Main, Phase IV emerald St. GSR to peninsula Water Site Development phase 1 Sand pit Pumping Station Collector Wells and Sand pit Pumping Station Water Treatment Plant Bloomington St. Booster Station Backup Electrical Generation for GSR's and New Plant Peninsula Site Development The final project is the Iowa River dam renovation which is required to secure the river level for the collector wells in times 'of drought. The end is near, the water plant is essentially built at this point however the staff is performing startup procedures. This entails a great deal of planning, testing, coordinating and scheduling. There are significant differences in our old and new water plant processes and facilities. Our goal is to predict and plan for any changes that will occur due to those differences. In November we began pre-star[up of the new purification plant. It is difficult to predict a timeline for each step in our transition. Similar transitions in other utilities have taken several months. To rush could risk unnecessary adverse water quality, and that is unacceptable. As star[up nears completion we will be notifying our customers as to the time the new water can be expected to be coming to your faucets. This is expected near the end of March or first par[ of April. We will also be providing information needed to make adjustments in homes and businesses as changes occur in the water distribution system. I would invite you to come to tour the new purification facility and see how the City has spent this time and money. Please contact me at 319-356-5164 or e-mail at carol- sweetin.q~iowa-city.or.q. I look forward to meeting with you. Sincerely, Carol Sweeting Water Division Public information/Education Coordinator Iowa City Water Division 2551 N Dubuque St. Earol Sweetin~o Marian Karr From: Chivy [chivy5000@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 2:47 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Include the Iowa City No War Resolution on 2/18 meeting To: Ail City Council Members From: Chivy Sok 1212 Mormon Trek Blvd Iowa City, IA 52246 Re: Iowa City No War Resolution I am extremely concerned about the possible war against Iraq. I absolutely oppose any plans for war. AS a concerned citizen and a survivor of one war in Southeast Asia, I strongly urge all Council Members to include the Iowa City No War Resolution on the agenda for the meeting on February 18th. Thank you for your time. Chivy Sok A concerned U.S. citizen DO you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com Iowa City for Peace Resolution Campaign c/o Iowa Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility 20 E. Market, Room 200 Iowa City, IA 52245 Tel. 319-337-7290 February 12, 2003 Ernie Lehman Mayor, City of Iowa City r-~ ~ - ~.~ 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mayor Lehman and City Council Members: The U.S. economy is haunted by the specter of war. Businesses are not building new factories, consumers are rethinking their vacations, the value of the dollar is shrinking, and the US stock market is falling each day. If the war takes a turn for the worse, damage to oil fields, high casualties, or effective use of weapons of mass destruction would send the price of oil surging, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) economists. High oil prices may trigger a global recession. Expressing mainstream American concerns about a possible war in the Middle East and its domestic repercussions, over 80 American City Councils from Baltimore to Seattle have passed resolutions opposing war in Iraq. Anti-war resolutions are pending in many more communities. We call on you to pass an anti-war resolution in the Iowa City Council. This effort is facilitated by Iowa City for Peace Resolution Campaign, a broad coalition of Iowa City residents and organizations. The support from all sectors of the community has been overwhelming in those few days since this campaign took off. We encourage you to lend your support to the resolution that would reaffirm Iowa City's commitment to peaceful solution of conflicts and concern for the well-being of its residents, civilian as well as military. It is in our mutual interests to prevent the war with Iraq. As citizens of this democratic county, we have the right and responsibility to speak out and act on all issues that affect our community and America in general. Enclosed you will find a packet of information with the text of the resolution we propose, list of the cities that have adopted similar resolutions, list of the local religious leaders supporting this effort, and petition signed by Iowa City residents to date. We will be continuing our efforts to build support in the community. We look forward to discussing these materials with you at the Council meeting on February 18. Thank you for consideration of our request. If you have any questions please contact us. Sincerely.yours, ~ ~ Maureen Connolly / Coordinator Iowa City for Peace Resolution Campaign Iowa Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility Enclosure Notes: Sources for Resolution Assertions 1. The anticipated numbers of deaths of Iraqis and U.S. Soldiers associated with a U.S. attack on Iraq were reviewed by medical researchers in a report released November 2002 by Medact and Physicians for Social Responsibility, the U.S. and British affiliates of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. "Collateral Damage: The Health and Environmental Costs of War on Iraq" describes the likely deaths of 100 to 5000 U.S. military personnel and the likelihood that between 24,000 and 130,000 innocent Iraqi civilians and an equal number of Iraqi soldiers will be killed outright with hundreds of thousands more dying as a result of the aftermath of famine. A recently released United Nations intemal memo anticipates as many as 10 million Iraqi civilians will be endangered if the U.N.-supervised food supply network currently in place is disrupted by war. 2. Children make up almost half of Iraq's population, which is now close to 25 million. Infant mortality today in Iraq (107 deaths per 1,000 live births) is more than double what it was at the end of thc 1980s. The under-five mortality rate (131 deaths per 1,000 live births) is 2.5 times times what it was in 1989. Preventable illnesses such as diarrhea and respiratory infections account for 70 per cent of child deaths. The description of current conditions in Iraq contributing to the current health picture including the dearth of potable water and sanitation services can be found in a recent UNICEF report, available on line at: http://www.uniccf, org/noteworthy/iraq/. 3. US taxpayers will have to foot the entire bill for this war which has been credibly estimated at $100-200 billion initially (Senator Joe Biden, Chair of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; former economic advisor, Lawrence Lindsey) and perhaps as high as $1 trillion over the next ten years. The National Priorities Project, a non-profit public education organization devoted to providing citizens and community groups tools and resources to shape budget and policy priorities estimates that to fund the war at the low estimate of $100 billion, $638 million would be billed to the state of Iowa. Thus, initial costs to individual income tax payers of Iowa City would be $218 each for the 62,220 women, men and children residing in Iowa City (population based on the 2000 Census). For more information contact National Priorities Project in Northampton, Ma 413-584-9556 or online at: www.nationalpriorities.org and in fo~nationalpriorities.org. 4. The U.S. budget is already in a state &serious deficit; the state of Iowa is suffering a fiscal crisis. Vital funding for public hospitals, community clinics, disease prevention programs, emergency response networks, education, and social services have been cut across the state and the country. Unilateral U.S. military action against Iraq is likely to increase retaliatory attacks against U.S. civilians, placing a further strain on our overburdened health care system. For example, plans by the Bush Administration for smallpox vaccinations for up to 10 million RNs and other health care workers and emergency personnel demonstrate our concern. Local health departments across the U,S. arc reporting that many health care programs, including cancer and tuberculosis screenings, immunization clinics for children, and children's dental programs are being curtailed as funds are diverted for the smallpox program. The smallpox program itself is risky. The Institute of Medicine says the program lacks adequate safeguards. Money spent on the war could go a long way to meet current health and education needs. 5. The number of cities and legislatures with No War Resolutions is growing every day. As of February 11, 2003 -- 78 cities and counties have passed resolutions, along with the Maine Senate and.l-Iawaii~:-.', House of Representative. For the most up to date listing visit the web site of Cities for Pe.~e: ~-~ www.citiesforpeace.org/ ~? .__~ ~-,~ Statement on the Iraq Situation January 2003 We the Board of Directors of the Iowa United Nations Association asserts the following: A. We are gravely concerned about the possibility of U.S. military action against Iraq and the possible worldwide human costs of such action. We urge President Bush to remain steadfast in his decision to work through the United Nations. B. We are concerned about the use of inflammatory and confrontational language. We urge the Administration to use language that is culturally sensitive and non-violent and that fosters understanding and reconciliation. C. We believe matters of international peace and security concerning Iraq must include the participation of the Security Council in accordance with the United Nations Charter and international law. D. We believe there should be no U.S. military action in the absence of a clear and imminent threat. We believe any action toward war needs to be justified with verifiable evidence. E. We believe that anti-personnel landmines should not be used under any circumstances in the Middle East or in other conflict areas. F. We further believe that the use of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons should be banned in all conflict areas and that the terms of existing international treaties concerning these weapons should be universally applied. G. We believe that the presence of U.N. weapons inspectors helps achieve the goal of disarming Iraq and that their presence should be continued as long as necessary for that purpose. H. We believe that ways other than military action to ensure compliance by Iraq with all relevant Security Council resolutions should be thoroughly explored through the U.N. Security Council. I. We believe that the current crisis regarding the Israeli/Palestinian conflict has a direct bearing on the situation concerning Iraq, and the resolution of that crisis Should be energetically pursued with active leadership from the diplomatic quartet (the EurOpean Union, the United States, the Russian Federation and the United Nations). Iowa United Nations Association Katy Hansen, Executive Director '~,~ ? ~;i ~ ~i~' 20 East Market Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 .~_?~ unaiowa@inav.net As religious leaders of Iowa City, we believe the Iowa City City Council should reaffirm Iowa City's commitment to peaceful resolution of conflicts and its concern for the lives and well-being of its residents, civilian as well as military, by passing the resolution opposing the impending U.S. military attack against Iraq. The Rev. Marcia Accord Wesley Foundation of the University of Iowa United Methodist Campus Ministry The Rev. Wallace W Bubar First Baptist Church The Rev. Robert Dotzel Lutheran Campus Ministry The Rev. Bruce W. Fisher The Congregational Church-UCC The Rev. Russ Fite United Church of Christ Harlan Gillespie, Senior Pastor St. Mark's United Methodist Church The Rev. Nancy Haley Unitarian Universalist Society of Iowa City The Rev. John Harper Episcopal Church of Iowa The Rev. Dee Lundberg First United Church of Christ Dr. John McKinstry First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) The Rev. Mark W. Martin St. Andrew Presbyterian Church The Rev. Mel Schlachter Trinity Episcopal Church Robert Smith, Pastor First Mennonite Church Dorothy Whiston, Pastoral Associate St. Thomas More Catholic Parish Darrell W. Yeaney Presbyterian Church (USA) "As the religious leaders from this community have banded together from a broad spectrum to support this movement, so it is equally important for city government to step forward and assum so portion of leadership in this matter, This is important and~i~pr(~3riate step for this council to take." ~_~,_~. ~ The Reverend John Harper of Episcopal Church of Io.w~ ~- Iowa City for Peace Resolution Campaign is supported by Iowa Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility Iowa Division of United Nations Association Johnson County Green Party Iowans for Peace with Iraq Iowa City Friends Meeting University of Iowa Association of Muslims University of Iowa National Lawyers Guild Iowans for Peace, a coalition of 17 Eastern Iowa political, religious, professional, community, and student organizations Resolution of the City Council of the City of Iowa City Opposing th~ Impending U.S. Military Attack against Iraq .-. WHEREAS neither the U.N. Charter, a solemn treaty to which the United States is legally old,ted, general international law justifies a preventive attack on another nation that poses no immedt~atr~ and WHEREAS the Bush Administration has not provided conclusive evidence that Iraq poses an immediate threat to the U.S., and WHEREAS a preventive attack against Iraq will set a dangerous precedent that other countries may follow, and WHEREAS a war in Iraq will detract from efforts to eaptare Osama bin Laden and the al-Qaida responsible for deadly terrorist attacks around the world, and WHEREAS a war in Iraq will likely increase anti-American sentiment worldwide, stimulate further terrorism, and thereby imperil American lives, and WHEREAS this war will likely kill and maim thousands of Iraqis and also sacrifice many U.S. military personnel, and WHEREAS Iraqi citizens and children already suffer from the deadly consequences of the 1991 Persian Gulf War, the subsequent environmental devastation, and economic sanctions involving the destruction of much of Iraq's ability to provide clean water, sewage lreatmant~ electricity, and basic health services, and WHEREAS it has been responsibly estimated that a war with Iraq will likely cost between $100 billion and $1 trillion, and that the subsequent occupation would cost another $15 to $20 billion a year, and WHEREAS such a war will have devastating consequences on U.S., state, county, and city budgets by reducing our capacity to meet the basic needs of our own communities to fund education, healthcare, and jobs, and WHEREAS Iraq has been effectively prevented from attacking its neighbors for more than a decade through the joint efforts of the U.S. and U.N., and WHEREAS more than 67 U.S. City Councils have, as of February 7, 2003, formally expressed their opposition to the U.S. military attack against Iraq, and WHEREAS this resolution affirms our concern for the lives and well-being of U.S. military personnel, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Iowa City opposes a military attack by the United States against Iraq in the absence of compelling evidence of an irmninent threat, and urges the Bush administration to fully explore and employ all available peaceful means to resolve security issues with Iraq in accordance with the United Nations Charter, the laws of war, and international law in general, 'and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk of Iowa City shall fonvard copies of this resolution to President Bush, Senators Grassley and Harkin, and to all members of the Iowa U.S. Congressional delegation so that the state of our union will not be one of never-ending war. As a resident of Iowa City, I believe the Iowa City City Council should reaffirm Iowa City's commitment to peaceful resolution of conflicts and its concern for the lives and well-being of Its residents, civilian as well as military, by passing the resolution opposing the impending U.S. military attack against Iraq. Si~natx 'e Full Name (olease nHnt~ Iowa City Address Phqne # As a resident of Iowa City, I believe the Iowa City City Council should reaffirm Iowa City's commitment to peaceful resolution of conflicts and its concern for the lives and well-being of its residents, civilian as well as military, by passing the resolution opposing the impending U.S. military attack against Iraq. Sienature Full Name (nlease nrinfl Iowa City Address Phone # : · . ([/ ., ~ ., · I~ " - .~ ' I '' ? As a resident of Iowa City, I believe the Iowa City City Council should reaffirm Iowa City's c~mmitme~t~l~__-ceft~vesotuticm of cot~,,,,%cts and its concm'n for the lives and well-being of its resldenta, civilian as well-as military, by passing the resolution opposing the impending U.S. military attack against Iraq. ~, ~iRnature / Full Name (~iease nrint) Iowa City Address Phone # ~1 ~ ~L - .. ~ ' u As a resident of Iowa City, I believe the Iowa City City Council should reaffirm Iowa City's commitment to peaceful resolution of conflicts and its concern for the lives and well-being of its residents, civilian as well as military, by passing the resorut~on opposing the impending U.S. military attack against Iraq. Sinnature Full Name (please print) Iowa Citv Address Phone # As a resident of Iowa City, I believe the Iowa City City Council should reaffirm the fives and well.lieing of its residents, civilian as wellas military, by passing the resolution opposing the impending U.S. military attack against Iraq. Siena Oe / FulLName~'Dlease3~int) Iowa City Address Phone # c~ ~ Cities or Legislatures in the Following States Have Passed No War Resolutions CALIFORNIA * Arcata * Berkeley * Fairfax * Mendocino County * Oakland * Palo Alto * San Fernando * San Francisco * San Luis Obispo * Santa Barbara * Santa Clara County * Santa Cruz * Santa Monica * Sebastopol * Topanga Canyon * West Hollywood COLORADO * Boulder * Nederland * Telluride CONNECTICUT * Cornwall * Mansfield * New Haven * Salisbury FLORIDA Hawaii * Gainesville * Key West * State House of Representatives IDAHO ILLiNOIS * Blaine County * Chicago * Evanston * Oak Park * Urbana INDIANA IOWA * Bloomington * Gary * Des Moines MAiNE * State Senate * StateHouse * Hallowell * Orono * Portland MARYLAND * Baltimore * GreenbeltO * Takoma Park MASSACHUSETTS * Amherst * Brookline * Cambridge * Northampton * Somerville MICHIGAN * Ann Arbor * Detroit * Ferndale * Kalamazoo * Traverse City NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO * Jersey City * Newark * Santa Fe NEW YORK CD * Danby * Ithaca * New Paltz * Rochester{} * Syracuse * Tompkins C~ti~! * Woodstock .~ z ~'~- NORTH CAROLINA * Carrboro * Chapel Hill OHIO * Akron * Cleveland * Cleveland Heights * Oberlin * Shaker Heights OREGON * Corvallis * EugeneO * Multnomah County PENNSYLVANIA * Haines Township * Philadelphia * York RHODE ISLAND TEXAS * Providence * Austin VERMONT VIRGINIA * Burlington * Charlottesville ~:~ ::/-.: ~.. WASHINGTON ~ '~' * San Juan County * SeattleO * Tacoma WASHiNGTON, DC WISCONSIN * Madison * Milwaukee * Stevens Point Notes: Texts for the specific resolutions can be found on the web at:http://www.ips-dc.org/citiesforpeace/resolutions.htm. More Resolutions: Universities -- Labor -- International can be found at this site as well. OLetter from City Council -- in some cases, council roles or consensus prevented a resolution. In those cases, councils have often drafted a letter to the President and others in Washington in lieu ora resolution. Letters listed here were signed by a majority of the city's council members. Campaigns Currently [lnderway ALASKA ARIZONA * Anchorage * Tucson CALIFORNIA * Culver City * Healdsburg * Los Angeles * Ojai * Oxnard * Palo Alto * Pasadena * Petaluma * Sacramento * Saratoga * Sonoma * Ventura * Willits COLORADO * Crestone * Denver * Greeley * La Veta * Loveland * Saguache * Silver Plume * Walsenburg FLORIDA HAWAII * Gainesville * Manatee County * St. Petersburg * Honolulu ILLINOIS * Charleston * DeKalb * East Moline * Moline * Normal * Rock Island * Silvis * Springfield IOWA MARYLAND * Clive * Davenport * Decorah * Iowa City * Cheverly MAINE * Bar Harbor * Camden * Mount Desert * Waterville MASSACHUSETTS * Boston * Greenfield MICHIGAN * Alma * Berkley * Charlevoix * Clawson * Grand Rapids * Lake Orion * Lansing * Livonia * Marquette * Petoskey * Plymouth * Resort Township * Royal Oak * Southfield * Troy MINNESOTA MISSOURI * Minneapolis * Columbia MONTANA NEW JERSEY NEW MEXICO * Helena * Bloomfield * Maplewood * Montclair * Los Alamos New York * Cooperstown * New York City * Rockland County OHIO OKLAHOMA * Athens * Columbus * Dayton * Broken Arrow * Tulsa OREGON PENNSYLVANIA TEXAS * Salem * Pittsburgh * Corpus Christi * Dallas * Galveston * Houston UTAH VIRGINIA * Park City * Salt Lake City * Staunton WASHINGTON * Bellingham * Clark County * Kirkland * Spokane * Vancouver * Vashon and Maury Island Community Council WEST VIRGINIA WISCONSIN ~ ~ * Charleston * Monona -~_:.- ~, Iowa's No War Resolution Campaign in the National News War a Tough Sell for 2004 Candidates By Ronald Brownstein Times Staff Writer February 11 2003 IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Secretary of State Colin L. Powell's presentation to the United Nations last week on Iraq may have made headlines and moved some opinions in Congress, but it didn't do much for the crowd of Democratic activists who gathered Sunday night to hear former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean at the Prairie Lights bookstore. As Dean spoke, Tom Slockett, the county auditor, circulated a petition urging the local city council to approve a resolution opposing war against Iraq. "So far," Slockett said, as Dean finished his own broadside against a possible invasion, "the only people who've said no to signing are reporters." The complete article can be viewed at: http://www.latimes.com/la-na-dems 1 lfebl 1,0,6725442.story Visit Latimes.com at http://www.latimes.com International Physicians and Health Professionals Petition to Oppose War Against Iraq The undersigned physicians and health professionals and their supporters worldwide register our opposition to the Bush administration's plans for a pre-emptive first strike on the government and people of Iraq. The 1991 Gulf War took the lives of 111,000 civilians, 70,000 of them children under 15 years of age. These deaths were caused not only by the conflict itself, but by outbreaks of infectious diseases such as cholera, typhoid, malaria, polio, and hepatitis resulting from the destruction of Iraq's infrastructure. UNICEF has reported that the combined effects of the Gulf War and over a decade of economic sanctions have resulted in the deaths of 500,000 children due to malnutrition, diarrhea, and other preventable diseases. We are deeply concerned that war on Iraq could escalate into a wider regional conflict involving Israel and neighboring countries, threatening the use of nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction (WMD). If Iraq does have a residual WMD capacity, a direct attack on that country with the object of changing the regime by force would be the most likely way of ensuring that Iraq would use weapons of mass destruction either against allied forces or against Israel, possibly resulting in nuclear retaliation. There is every reason to believe that a new war against Iraq would cause heavy casualties, both civilian and military. A war against Iraq would destabilize the Middle East, strengthen the growing polarity between the West and Islamic nations, stimulate the further growth of terrorist elements, and risk future retaliation against innocent civilians in the United States and other countries that support such an action. We support the following course of action as an alternative to war: * We believe that non-military measures can effectively address the military threat from Iraq, alleviate the humanitarian disaster afflicting its people, and will best serve the security interests of the US and the international community. * We therefore support a reinstatement of the rule of law and the primacy of the UN Charter and we oppose any unilateral, illegal military action against Iraq on clear moral grounds. * We support the redeployment of UN weapons inspectors into Iraq, who must be given unfettered access to do their work and report back to the Security Council. * To prevent a recurrence of similar threats from weapons of mass destruction, the LIN should initiate an international commission on the elimination of WMD that, in particular, would hold all of the nuclear weapon states accountable to their disarmament obligations under the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty. We ask the UN Security Councd to remmn committed to non-wolent, thplor~t~c meggs ~n order to remove any weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and to resist the calls .~.__r~he U[~ for a new UN resolution that would threaten Iraq with an unprovoked war. Marian Karr From: Bouska, Peg [peg-bouska@uiowa.edu] Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 8:30 AM To: 'council@iowa-city.org' Dear Councilmembers, I am writing to urge you to consider the No War against Iraq city resolution and vote YES, along with nearly 80 other cities across the U.S. I urge you to help IC take this small but significant step to indicate our hope for non-military solutions to this complex global problem. Thank you, Peg Bouska PA-C Physician Assistant UI Family Medicine Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: WELSHBOB@aoI.com Sent: Tuesday, February '11, 2003 4:46 PM To: co u ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Peace Resolution I urge you to place this item on your February 18th Agenda. The Peace Resolution is a vital issue that impacts the lives of all citizens of Iowa City. I came to Iowa City in 1965. I recall unrest relating to the war. It is sure in the best interest of all in Iowa City to advert a war. Your collective voice will be helpful. 2/11/03 Marian Karr From: jdsign@avalon,net Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 1:02 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Add the antiwar resolution to your agenda To the members of the Iowa City City Council: I am writing te urge you to support adding to the next council meeting agenda a discussion of the antiwar resolution presented to you by the local groups Iowans for Peace, Iowans for Peace with Iraq, and the Campaign Against War. Two council members already support adding this item to the agenda, but a third is needed--and a fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh would be a testament to the council's co~Taitment to representing the citizens of Iowa City. After all, meaningful representation implies that all of you should be willing at least to debate an issue that is so important to such a large group of those citizens. I believe that a war in Iraq will hurt the economy at a time when it is already in serious trouble and will divert tax dollars from education and human services that are desperately needed in such an economy. When our government has so little international support--when it has presented no evidence of a present threat posed by Iraq--when so many CIA, military, and State Department experts have spoken out against war {http://www.moveon.org/midland.pdf)--when there are so many options left to try--we should not resort to additional force against a nation that is already suffering under sanctions and bombing. My main concern is this: I am convinced that a war against Iraq will further inflame anti-American sentiment and provoke more terrorism against Americans at home and abroad. There is no question in my mind that war will make us less safe. Why does no one remember that the stationing of U.S. troops near Muslim holy sites in Saudi Arabia during the *first* Gulf War was one of the primary reasons that Osama bin Laden had for the 9/11 attacks? Why should we expect different results now, when Iraq has *not* invaded its neighbors, the world community stands against and not for the U.S., and the U.S. will unquestionably be the aggressor in a "preemptive" war? It is my firm belief that those citizens who are marching, demonstrating, and supporting the antiwar movement are the best counterweights to the anti- ~m~erican sentiment that our government has earned for itself by its actions around the world. It is the antiwar movement, not the U.S. government, that is working to protect Americans' security, by showing the world that there are Americans who don't support wars of aggression. By debating and ultimately voting in favor of the antiwar resolution presented to the city council, you can represent your fellow citizens and stand up for peace and security. Please add your name to those council members who support debating this important issue, and please vote in favor of the resolution if it is put on the agenda. People of conscience have to stand up now. Julia Daugherty 915 Oakcrest St., #22 Iowa City, IA 52246-3428 Ph. 319-337-9303 Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: felicia lavallee [felicia120@mchsi.com] Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 4:38 PM To: co u ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Anti-war resolution Dear City Council members: I am forwarding a New York Times article, describing anti-war resolutions adopted by cities nationwide (including Des Moines). Has the city council considered adopting such a resolution? It's pretty clear that you would reflect the views of, probably, a majority of your constituents! Felicia Lavallee 725 Giblin Drive Iowa City (Felicial20@mchsi.com) 2/3/03 Marian Karr From: fei[cia120@mchsi.com Sent: Saturday, February 01,2003 4:33 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: NYTimes.com Article: Antiwar Sentiment in County Seats and City Halls This article from NYTimes.com has been sent to you by felicial20@mchsi.com. Antiwar Sentiment in County Seats and City Halls February 1, 2003 By MICHAEL JANOFSKY PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 31 - Spurred by local antiwar sentiment, dozens of cities and counties around the country have passed resolutions imploring President Bush to slow down his confrontation with Iraq. Some of the resolutions ask for more evidence that Iraq is hiding weapons. Some urge Mr. Bush to work more closely with the United Nations. Almost all oppose a unilateral strike. City and county councils in 20 states have passed such measures, from small towns like Woodstock, N.Y., to cities as large as Chicago, Philadelphia and Detroit. Many have liberal leanings, like Berkeley, Calif.; Madison, Wis.; and Santa Fo, N.M. But others, like Des Moines; San Luis Obispo, Calif.; and Blaine County, Idaho, have large numbers of Republican voters. This past week, resolutions were approved by the Board of Coi~issioners of Multnomah County, which includes Portland; and by city councils in Cleveland; Tacoma, Wash.; Nederland, Colo.; Amherst, Mass.; and Topanga, Calif., bringing to 57 the number of municipalities that have acted. Together, they represent about 13 million people. More resolutions may be on the way. Officials at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, a nonpartisan group helping to organize municipal campaigns against the war, said that nearly 70 other cities and counties - and one state legislature, Maine's - were considering similar resolutions. "Ours reflects a growing ambivalence, even opposition, to a military invasion of Iraq," said Alderman Joe Moore of Chicago, the largest city to take a stand, in a 46-to-1 vote two weeks ago. "There's a strong feeling here that the president has not made the case that we should depart from 200 years of history of not launching a preemptive strike against another nation." The resolutions stray far from the disputes over garbage ! and teacher salaries that usually ensnare local governments. In some places, officials have resisted taking a symbolic stand on foreign policy, an issue reserved for the United States Congress. Last week, Portland's usually liberal City Council heard two hours ef fervent testimony before a 2-to-2 vote killed a similar resolution. But en Thursday, by a 4-to-1 veto, the county Board of Cor~issioners trumped its largest city, passing a measure that opposes a "threatened violation of the United Nations Charter by unilateral, pre-emptive military action against the sovereign nation of Iraq, and the dangerous precedent such action would establish." It urges Hr. Bush and Congress te work "with and through" the United Nations. "The time to express our concern is now," said Commissioner Serena Cruz, a cosponsor of the Hultnomah County measure, "before our troops are put in harm's way." Clare Buchan, a White House spokeswoman, dismissed the notion that antiwar resolutions represent a split in public opinion. "We're confident that the P~merican people will support the president if Saddam Hussein chooses not to disarm peacefully and the United States leads a coalition to disarm him," she said. 8ut conservatives stand ready te try te mobilize a countermovement. Grover Norquist~ president of Americans for Tax Reform, said his organization had sent every state }egislature a proposed measure for adoption the day fighting starts that supports Mr. Bush's actions. The resolutions are just one sign of an active antiwar movement. Today, the group Win Without War began airing a 30-second television spot featuring Bishop Melvin G. Talbert, the chief ecumenical officer of the United Hethodist Church, which counts President Bush as a member. In the advertisement, Bishop Talbert says that going to war "violates God's law and the teachings of Jesus Christ." The advertisement also includes actress Janeane Garofalo, who asks whether the United States has the right to invade a country that "has done nothing to us." While some local officials echo such sentiments, for others - including county commissioners here - the issue is not just the use ef force, but the cost of war. They say a war effort would cost billions ef dollars that are desperately needed by cities and states, which have been hurt by the economic slowdown and the new costs ef security since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. "A protracted war with no sure end would have such a damaging effect on social spending," said Tom Hutchings, a city official in San Luis Obispo, where an antiwar resolution passed the City Council by a 4-to-1 vote this month. "This is not only a fiscal issue, but also a human issue." Some lawmakers call such symbolic stands a waste of time. Lonnie Roberts, an Army veteran and former state lawmaker who cast the dissenting vote in Multnomah County, said he would rather debate local issues. 2 Of the resolution, Mr. Roberts said, "I believe this would not make any difference in Washington, D.C., at all. I used to send memos to Congress all the time and never heard back." Sponsors in many cities and towns are unsure whether the resolutions are having any effect. "I don't think the achY~inistration is paying us any attention," said W. Lee Smallwood, an Air Force veteran and city councilman in York, Pa., who sponsored a resolution that passed there by a 3-to-2 vote. "The administration is hell-bent on doing what it wants to do." But Mayor Marty Blum of Santa Barbara, Calif., where a measure passed by a 4-to-1 vote, said, "With antiwar resolutions passing and people marching, I feel like the administration must be listening. "In September," Mr. Blum said, "the president said he would go to war with Iraq and not talk to the U.N. Now it feels like there's some kind of hesitation. I feel like he's changed his tune, but who knows what he's hearing." http://www.nytimes.com/2003/O2/O1/politics/O1PEAC.html?ex=lO45138806&ei-1 &en=f3c42680a6142d24 HOW TO ADVERTISE For information on advertising in e-mail newsletters or other creative advertising opportunities with The New York Times on the Web, please contact onlinesales@nytimes.com or visit our online media kit at http://www.nytimes.com/adinfo For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help@nytimes.com. Copyright 2002 The New York Times Company Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Douglas Spitz [ndspitz@mchsi.com] Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 5:18 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Peace Resolution To the Iowa City Council Greetings: We wish to express our regret that the Council has defeated the Iowa City for Peace Resolution, opposing the impending U. S. Military attack against Iraq. We urge the Bush administration and Council to consider all available peaceful means to resolve security issues with Iraq in accordance with the United Nations Charter, the laws of war and international law. The United States cannot succeed in preserving the world by itself. Thank you for this opportunity to let you know that we believe, in this case, war will solve nothing and will make our country more insecure than ever. Sincerely, Douglas R. Spitz. Sr. Nellie K. Spitz 3642 East Court Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 2/10/03 Marian Karr From: Zaiser, Carolyn [carolyn.zaiser@pearson.com] Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 10:43 AM To: 'council@iowa-city.org' Subject: FW: FW: FYi City Council members: On behalf of the attempt to introduce the resolution against war with Iraq, I want to make sure you note the following article below. Please support placing this initiative on your agenda and further discussing joining the growing number of communities/cities across this country speaking out against this war effort. Thank you - Carolyn zaiser Iowa City resident 356-0986 > 90 U.S. CITIES HAVE PASSED ANTI-WAR RESOLUTIONS > Alan Elsner, Reuters, 2/13/03 > > WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Some 90 U.S. city councils have passed > resolutions opposing military actions against Iraq, with many arguing that > such a war would devastate their economies, organizers of the campaign said > on Thursday. > > Representatives of many of these cities, which include Chicago and > Philadelphia among others, gathered in Washington to deliver their > resolutions to the White House. > > "War will be financed by deficit spending and drastic cuts in domestic > spending. The sons and daughters of American cities will be recruited to > fight and even die in that war," Chicago alderman Joe Moore said. > > The city representatives told a news conference that resources in their > jurisdictions were already severely stretched and the country could not > afford a war. > > "In my city, our homeless shelters are jammed. In fact we are turning > people away nightly," said Detroit councilwoman Maryann Mahaffey. > The campaign to pass city resolutions is organized by the Institute for > Policy Studies, a liberal think-tank and political action group. Its > organizer, Karen Dolan, said anti-war resolutions were pending in 100 more > towns and cities... > > Cities that have passed anti-war resolutions include major urban centers > like Baltimore and Atlanta, as well as university towns like Austin, Texas, > Ann Arbor, Michigan and Berkeley, California, well known as liberal > enclaves. > > They are concentrated on the East and West coasts and in the upper Midwest, > mainly in states that did not support President George W. Bush in the 2000 > presidential election... > Thfs email may contain confidential material. > If you were not an intended recipient, > Please notify the sender and delete all copies. > We may monitor email to and from our network. > > Check Iowans for Peace with Iraq website at http://www.uiowa.edu/~ipiraq/ This email may contain confidential material. If you were not an intended recipient, Please notify the sender and delete all copies. We may monitor email to and from our network. ._~.~C ~% ~ Page 1 of 2 Marian Karr From: Burns H Weston [bums-weston@uiowa.edu] Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 4:43 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Cc: TOM SLOCKETT Subject: Fwd: Please consider a resolution against a war on Iraq Dear Iowa City Councillors: I join with Tom Slockett and his appeal to you (below). What this prospective war will do (already has done) to our economy locally as well as nationally provides, I believe, ample justification, for you to assume a "sense of the community" jurisdiction over this matter. But surely anti-aircraft gun emplacements throughout our nation's capital and similar measures elsewhere are evidence enough that this prospective war is going to bring at least the fear of terror to our own doorsteps if not terror itself; and surely this is something that the Iowa City City Council would wish to prevent--indeed, feel compelled to act against as a matter of public safety. It can only get worse and, I fear, it will get worse unless responsible citizens such as yourselves speak out against the misguided policies that now lead us, like lemmings, toward catastrophe. The power you have to mobilize sanity is enormous and consequential, even if not legal binding. And lest you doubt that the our build-up to war, essentially on a unilateral basis without a descent respect for the UN or even NATO, is the proximate cause of the now heightened terror, I invite you to ask why it is that only the United States and its citizens and the United Kingdom and its subjects are now the primary targets of terrorist atrocity. I ask also that you read a short professional opinion-editorial that I wrote last September, attached hereto in both WordPerfect and MS Word for your convenience. Respectfully, Bums Weston Bums H. Weston Bessie Dutton Murray Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus and Director, The Universi~ of Iowa Center for Human Rights l.rl Center for Human Rights (UICHR) 356 International Center The University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 USA Tel: + 1-319-335-3900 Fax: ~ 1-319-335-1340 htt~/www.bumsweston.com CONFIDENTIALITY. This email and any attachments are confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the named recipient, please notify the sender inm~ediately and do not disclose the contents to another person, use it for any purpose, or store or copy the information in any medium. - .............. Text of forwarded message ............... From: "Tom Slockett" <tomslockett~hotmail.com> To: <council~iowa-city.org> Cc: "Bums H Weston" <bums-weston~uiowa.edu> Subject: Please consider a resolution against a war on Iraq Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 13:42:35 -0600 2/13/03 Page 2 of 2 <?xml:namespace prefix="v''/x?xml:namespace prefix="o''/> http://www.rferl.org/nca/features/2003/02/13022003161125.asp_ h_t_tp ://w ww.umc.org/headlines/iraq/Cbxistopher/newsflash/ Dear Iowa City Councillors: In the presence of an unholy rash to war I hope each of you will give serious consideration to passage ora kind of "sense of the community" resolution against a pre-emptive preventative military attack on Iraq in lieu of immanent threat of attack by them. It seems to me that the current violence and threats stem from radical fundamentalist religious leaders on both sides who advocate military violence and war. Calmer voices from the Pope and the more traditional protestant denominations call out for peace. I have attached, above, links containing information on efforts towards peace from two representative voices from traditional religions--from the Vatican and the United Methodist Council of Bishops. I understand that there are concerns about venue for the passage of such a resolution. I hope that you will work your way past such objections as have a growing number of cities, including the Midwest cities of Des Moines, Iowa and Chicago, Illinois. I would be very proud of each of you and my city of Iowa City if you would pass a resolution to stop this war. Your leadership is very much needed. Thank you for consideration of my request. Sincerely, Tom Slockett *** eSafe scanned this email for malicious content *** *** IMPORTANT: Do not open attachments from unrecognized senders *** 2/13/03 THE UNITED STATES: IMPERIAL ROGUE STATE Burns H. Weston Bessie Dutton Murray Distinguished Professor of Law Emeritus and Director, The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights The University of Iowa Not since the beginnings of modem-day international law at the Hague peace conferences of 1899 and 1907 has the United States been so contemptuous of the world role of law as it has in the past 20 months of Bush-Cheney rule, since 9/11 especially. As befits an imperial presidency unmatched since Richard Nixon, the White House has treated the law, U.S. as well as international, like a fence made to be climbed. Enthralled by solo superpowerdom, it has substantially turned its back on a half-century's nurturing of multilateralist diplomacy and institution-building; snubbed hard-won consensus on international environmental threats and trade agreements; subverted a decades-old quest for international criminal accountability; made fledgling democracies hostage to regressive oil politics; ignited the militarization of space at the expense of delicate nuclear safeguards; dismissed the law of armed conflict in favor of"unavoidable collateral damage"; given license to horrifying human rights abuse by conflating messianic terrorism with struggles for self-determination; trampled time-honored constitutional liberties in the name of patriotism; and now, while planning an aggressive assault upon Iraq essentially devoid of "a decent respect to the opinions of mankind," underrmned no less than the most fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter. The so-called War Against Terrorism has become a Trojan horse for arrogantly unilateralist "scofflaw" policies, including, it seems, a quest for global empire. How else does one explain Washington's dislodging of Mary Robinson, the otherwise universally esteemed UN High Commissioner for Human Rights? Or its dubiously engineered removal of Jos6 Bustani, the much respected Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons7 At a time when, as 9/11 proved, transnational networks unconnected with a particular state can fundamentally disrupt both domestic and world order, such rogue state behavior puts at least all Americans severely at risk. Yet, seduced by apocalyptic rhetoric and fearful of being called unpatriotic, scarcely anyone protests--not even the international lawyers who know full well that by flouting international law and organization the United States dangerously alienates the very nations upon whose allegiance its global authority depends and simultaneously invites civil unrest by damaging our sense of national self*respect. With rare exception, both Congress (which seems to have forgotten its constitutional separation-of-powers role) and the mainstream media (which appear to have abandoned their traditional fourth estate role) serve generally as cheering sections for US hubris and bellicosity. It is an appallingly hazardous mix that, I fear, will come back to haunt and tangibly threaten the personal security of each and every one of us, morally as well as physically--and with profound implications for both national and international order. Perhaps I am unduly pessimistic. Our democratic institutions are relatively strong (or so I like to think) and perhaps therefore things will get better come the next election or the next. But I am not confident, and certainly not confident that irretrievable damage will not be done before we come to our senses. Americans remain woefully in the grip of a history of manifest destiny and rugged frontier individualism. It is an ethos that goes very deep, and, unless we change, it could well be our--and the world's--undoing. As Yeats once cautioned, even the best of us live by candelight. 13 September 2002 Copyright © 2002 Bums H. Weston Blank '~ -~ (, q iPage 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: jannroc [jannroc@inav.net] Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 9:08 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Cc: jannroc@inav.net Subject: Council statement regarding local effect of USA vs. Iraq To the Members of the Iowa City Council: Speaking out on the question of initiating a War against the people of Iraq may not be in the job description of an Iowa City Council Member nor of the Council as a body. But - can we ask our Iowa City Council to make a resolution against Americans Terrorizing Americans (ATA) as well? QUESTION: Would the Council be willing to make a constructive statement asking Iowa Citians to avoid the subtle reflex terrorism in the marketplace by means of unnecessary or premature marketing methods? America. ns already are using a Reflex Terrorism in some of our friendly stores -- the Reflex Terrorism of grabbing at our nightmares and our children's nightmares. Who among us is not noticing the pushed-up displays and the cranked up "specials" on ordinary household batteries (already, already?) and ordinary duct tape (it's just tape, friends, and it is not from Venezuela or the Mideast) and plastic sheeting (not from Iraq either ..... Rock Williams Iowa City resident 923 E. Jefferson St., Iowa City 319-338-5908 - 319-466-9330 - for verification -cell 319-400-0310 - cell on roaming may work *** eSafe scanned this email for malicious content *** *** IMPORTANT: Do not open attachments from unrecognized senders *** 2/14/03 Marian Karr ~'ax `) Page 1 ofl From: Tom S[ockett [tomslockett@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 1:43 PM 1o: council@iowa-city.org Cc: Burns H Weston Subject: Please consider a resolution against a war on Iraq http : / /www.rferl.orcj/nca/features/ 2003/O2/13022003161125.asp~ http_:~/www.u mc.oro~/headlines/iraq/C_hristopher/newsflash/_ Dear Iowa City Councillors: In the presence of an unholy rush to war I hope each of you will give serious consideration to passage of a kind of "sense of the community" resolution against a pre-emptive preventative military attack on Iraq in lieu of' immanent threat of attack by them. It seems to me that the current violence and threats stem from radical fundamentalist religious leaders on both sides who advocate military violence and war. Calmer voices from the Pope and the more traditional protestant denominations call out for peace. I have attached, above, links containing information on efforts towards peace from two representative voices from traditional religions--from the Vatican and the United Methodist Council of Bishops. I understand that there are concerns about venue for the passage of such a resolution. I hope that you will work your way past such objections as have a growing number of cities, including the Midwest cities of Des Hoines, Iowa and Chicago, Illinois. I would be very proud of each of you and my city of Iowa City if you would pass a resolution to stop this war. Your leadership is very much needed. Thank you for consideration of my request. Sincerely, Tom Slockett 2/13/03 Marian Karr From: dennis kowalski [mayflyd@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 4:46 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: resolution To Those of You it Might Concern, I moved here from Chicago, thinking this was a more pleasant and less conservative place. It is more pleasant, but apparently more conservative. Chicago City council Resolution Against the War- 46 for 1 against. You characters couldn't even place it on the agenda. Perhaps if the IC council concerned itself more with social issues, rather than supporting the latest Donald Trump poser, we would be all better off. AS I hope you know, the Federal government hears the peoples voice through the states and the states via the towns and cities. Chain of command, proper procedure etc. I k~ow I can and do bypass this, but it's not as effective. Obviously you are not required to do what I want. My voice has been heard and I am dissapointed in yours. Sincerely, Dennis Kowalski 1932 Hafor dr 52246 Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com Marian Karr From: Tom Carsner [carsner@inav.net] Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 8:11 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Why Iowa City Council Should Support Anti-War Resolution 1627 College Court Place Iowa City, Iowa 52245 TO The Iowa City Council: While it is true that as a City Council you do not have jurisdiction over American foreign policy and the decision to go to war with Iraq, it is equally clear that such a decision to go to war would undoubtedly have a negative effect on federal funding available to Iowa City and all American municipalities and states. As this article in February 14, 2003 New York Times states, if America goes to war, the federal budget will go deeper into debt and funding for many projects, including cities, will likely bear the brunt of cuts. The Bush Administration still has not reimbursed states, counties and cities for additional homeland security costs since 9/11. Going to war will push those payments only farther into the future, if we will ever see them amid the sea of red deficit ink. Therefore, I submit to the Iowa City Council, that the decision to go to war with Iraq is a local issue, with local consequences, and I urge the Council to pass a resolution opposing an American war with Iraq. 1627 College Court Place Iowa City, Iowa 52245 City Leaders Carry Message Against War to President February 14, 2003 By ELIZABETH OLSON WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 - Leaders from some of the 90 city councils that have adopted resolutions opposing military action against Iraq warned today that the costs of war would devastate already crippled municipal budgets and deprive citizens of crucial services. Carrying blue-and-white placards with the outline of a dove, representatives cities including Chicago, Seattle, Baltimore and Santa Fe, N.M., met here to urge President Bush to heed citizens' concerns about war, and to call on Congress to oppose any pre-emptive military strikes. "The war will be financed by deficit spending and drastic cuts in domestic spending," said Joe Moore, a Chicago councilman. "In either case," Mr. Moore said, "my neighborhood and neighborhoods throughout the nation will suffer the consequences of a sagging economy and even more cuts in federally funded projects and programs." Chicago's resolution, adopted on Jan. 16, passed by a 46-to-1 vote. "Chicago is not San Francisco or Berkeley or Madison, Wisconsin, which are well known as liberal," Mr. Moore said. "That Chicago would join in underscores the depth and breadth of the opposition across the country." The antiwar effort, called Cities for Peace, is being organized by the Institute for Policy Studies, a political action group in Washington. The project director, Karen Dolan, said, "Over 100 additional city council campaigns are under way throughout the nation, and we learn of more every single day." Most of the campaigners came here today from states that President Bush did not carry in 2000. "This is a movement," said Representative John Conyers Jr., Democrat of Michigan, who spoke to the group. "These are not fringe groups or leftovers from vietnam. This is cutting through the heartland of America." Mr. Conyers told the group he would file a lawsuit in Federal District Court in Boston to block President Bush from starting an invasion of Iraq. Mr. Conyers, joined by five other members of Congress and a group of American soldiers and their parents, maintain in the suit, which was filed this afternoon, that the Constitution gives only Congress the power to declare war. "Get it?" Mr. Conyers said to the campaigners. "Only Congress." A decade ago, members of the House and Senate filed a lawsuit against President Bush's father to avert the Persian Gulf war, but they were rebuffed by a federal judge. The municipal peace advocates said the council resolutions reflected nationwide antiwar sentiment. "It's a neighborhood-based resistance," said Nick Licata of Seattle. "We have 1,000 people with antiwar signs on the street, and 50 different community groups organized against war." A councilman from Ohio, Jay Westbrook, said, "We're patriotic in Cleveland," as he huddled with the windblown group that gathered at the White House gate to deliver a packet of resolutions to President Bush. "But we see cities being put at greater risk, with less money, and there's an underlying sense that it's for the sake of controlling oil in the Middle East." Some cities have rejected antiwar resolutions on the grounds that local councils should not be making foreign policy. Organizers said antiwar efforts had failed in Portland, Ore.; Minneapolis; and Los Alamos, N.M. But Mr. Moore of Chicago said, "Few decisions will have a more profound effect on the quality of life in our cities than the decision to go to war." http://www.nytimes.com/2003/O2/14/national/14CITI.html?ex=lO46239374&ei=l&en =84cd46105c032f4e HOW TO ADVERTISE 2 For information on advertising in e mail newsletters or other creative advertising opportunities with The New York Times on the Web, please contact onlinesales@nytimes.com or visit our online media kit at http://www.nytimes.com/adinfo For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help~nytimes.com. Copyright 2002 The New York Times Tom Carsner carsner@inav.net Marian Karr From: Maureen McCue [mickiq@earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 9:00 AM To: Burns H Weston; Paul, Dorothy; Marshall, Leslie; council@iowa-city.org; Connolly, Maureen; David-Bedell@uiowa.edu; mickiq@southslope.net Subject: Re: Sen Robert Byrd: "Disastrous Consequences" Dear Friends and Colleagues, As usual Senator Byrd has, I believe, given the most eloquent summary of what this coming war portends. I only pray that before it actually starts, a few more thoughtful people can heed and respond appropriately before it really is too late. Maureen McCue MD PhD Co-Coordinator Iowa Chapter Physicians for Social Responsibility 20 E. Market St. Hoom 200 >Reckless Administration May Reap Disastrous Consequences > >by US Senator Robert Byrd >Senate Floor Speech - Wednesday, February 12, 2003 > >To contemplate war is to think about the most horrible >of human experiences. On this February day, as this >nation stands at the brink of battle, every American on >some level must be contemplating the horrors of war~ > >Yet, this Chamber is, for the most part, silent -- >ominously, dreadfully silent. There is no debate, no >discussion, no attempt to lay out for the nation the >pros and cons of this particular war. There is nothing. > >We stand passively mute in the United States Senate, >paralyzed by our own uncertainty, seemingly stunned by >the sheer turmoil of events. Only on the editorial >pages of our newspapers is there much substantive >discussion of the prudence or imprudence of engaging in >this particular war. > >And this is no small conflagration we contemplate. This >is no simple attempt to defang a villain. No. This >coming battle, if it materializes, represents a turning >point in U.S. foreign policy and possibly a turning >point in the recent history of the world. >This nation is about to embark upon the first test of a >revolutionary doctrine applied in an extraordinary way >at an unfortunate time. The doctrine of preemption -- >the idea that the United States or any other nation can >legitimately attack a nation that is not imminently >threatening but may be threatening in the future -- is >a radical new twist on the traditional idea of self >defense. It appears to be in contravention of >international law and the UN Charter. And it is being >tested at a time of world-wide terrorism, making many >countries around the globe wonder if they will soon be >on our -- or some other nation's -- hit list. High >level Administration figures recently refused to take >nuclear weapons off of the table when discussing a >possible attack against Iraq. What could be more >destabilizing and unwise than this type of uncertainty, >particularly in a world where globalism has tied the >vital economic and security interests of many nations >so closely together? There are huge cracks emerging in >our time-honored alliances, and U.S. intentions are >suddenly subject to damaging worldwide speculation. >Anti Americanism based on mistrust, misinformation, >suspicion, and alarming rhetoric from U.S. leaders is >fracturing the once solid alliance against global >terrorism which existed after September 11. > >Here at home, people are warned of imminent terrorist >attacks with little guidance as to when or where such >attacks might occur. Family members are being called to >active military duty, with no idea of the duration of >their stay or what horrors they may face. Communities >are being left with less than adequate police and fire >protection. Other essential services are also short- >staffed. The mood of the nation is grim. The economy is >stumbling. Fuel prices are rising and may soon spike >higher. > >This Administration, now in power for a little over two >years, must be judged on its record. I believe that >that record is dismal. >In that scant two years, this Administration has >squandered a large projected surplus of some $5.6 >trillion over the next decade and taken us to projected >deficits as far as the eye can see. This >Administration's domestic policy has put many of our >states in dire financial condition, under funding >scores of essential programs for our people. This >Administration has fostered policies which have slowed >economic growth. This Administration has ignored urgent >matters such as the crisis in health care for our >elderly. This Administration has been slow to provide >adequate funding for homeland security. This >Administration has been reluctant to better protect our >long and porous borders. > >In foreign policy, this Administration has failed to >find Osama bin Laden. In fact, just yesterday we heard >from him again marshaling his forces and urging them to >kill. This Administration has split traditional >alliances, possibly crippling, for all time, >International order keeping entities like the United >Nations and NATO. This Administration has called into >question the traditional worldwide perception of the >United States as well-intentioned, peacekeeper. This >Administration has turned the patient art of diplomacy >into threats, labeling, and name calling of the sort >that reflects quite poorly on the intelligence and >sensitivity of our leaders, and which will have >consequences for years to come. > >Calling heads of state pygmies, labeling whole >countries as evil, denigrating powerful European allies >as irrelevant -- these types of crude insensitivities >can do our great nation no good. We may have massive >military might, but we cannot fight a global war on >terrorism alone. We need the cooperation and friendship >of our time-honored allies as well as the newer found >friends whom we can attract with our wealth. Our >awesome military machine will do us little good if we >suffer another devastating attack on our homeland which >severely damages our economy. Our military manpower is >already stretched thin and we will need the augmenting >support of those nations who can supply troop strength, >not just sign letters cheering us on. > 2 >The war in Afghanistan has cost us $37 billion so far, >yet there is evidence that terrorism may already be >starting to regain its hold in that region. We have not >found bin Laden, and unless we secure the peace in >Afghanistan, the dark dens of terrorism may yet again >flourish in that remote and devastated land. >Pakistan as well is at risk of destabilizing forces. >This Administration has not finished the first war >against terrorism and yet it is eager to embark on >another conflict with perils much greater than those in >Afghanistan. Is our attention span that short? Have we >not learned that after winning the war one must always >secure the peace? > >And yet we hear little about the aftermath of war in >Iraq. In the absence of plans, speculation abroad is >rife. Will we seize Iraq's oil fields, becoming an >occupying power which controls the price and supply of >that nation's oil for the foreseeable future? To whom >do we propose to hand the reigns of power after Saddam >Hussein? > >Will our war inflame the Muslim world resulting in >devastating attacks on Israel? Will Israel retaliate >with its own nuclear arsenal? Will the Jordanian and >Saudi Arabian governments be toppled by radicals, >bolstered by Iran which has much closer ties to >terrorism than Iraq? > >Could a disruption of the world's oil supply lead to a >world-wide recession? Has our senselessly bellicose >language and our callous disregard of the interests and >opinions of other nations increased the global race to >join the nuclear club and made proliferation an even >more lucrative practice for nations which need the >income? > >In only the space of two short years this reckless and >arrogant Administration has initiated policies which >may reap disastrous consequences for years. >One can understand the anger and shock of any President >after the savage attacks of September 11~ One can >appreciate the frustration of having only a shadow to >chase and an amorphous, fleeting enemy on which it is >nearly impossible to exact retribution. > >But to turn one's frustration and anger into the kind >of extremely destabilizing and dangerous foreign policy >debacle that the world is currently witnessing is >inexcusable from any Administration charged with the >awesome power and responsibility of guiding the destiny >of the greatest superpower on the planet. Frankly many >of the pronouncements made by this Administration are >outrageous. There is no other word. > >Yet this chamber is hauntingly silent. On what is >possibly the eve of horrific infliction of death and >destruction on the population of the nation of Iraq - >a population, I might add, of which over 50% is under >age 15 - this chamber is silent. On what is possibly >only days before we send thousands of our own citizens >to face unimagined horrors of chemical and biological >warfare -- this chamber is silent. On the eve of what >could possibly be a vicious terrorist attack in >retaliation for our attack on Iraq, it is business as 3 >usual in the United States Senate. > >We are truly "sleepwalking through history." In my >heart of hearts I pray that this great nation and its >good and trusting citizens are not in for a rudest of >awakenings. > >To engage in war is always to pick a wild card. And war >must always be a last resort, not a first choice. I >truly must question the judgment of any President who >can say that a massive unprovoked military attack on a >nation which is over 50% children is "in the highest >moral traditions of our country". This war is not >necessary at this time. Pressure appears to be having a >good result in Iraq. Our mistake was to put ourselves >in a corner so quickly. Our challenge is to now find a >graceful way out of a box of our own making. Perhaps >there is still a way if we allow more time. > > > >The NEW Netscape 7.0 browser is now available. Upgrade now! http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp > >Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/ > > >portside (the left side in nautical parlance) is a >news, discussion and debate service of the Committees >of Correspondence for Democracy and Socialism. It >aims to provide varied material of interest to people >on the left. > >Post mail to 'portside@yahoogroups.com' >Subscribe mail to 'portside-subscribe@yahoogroups.com' >Unsubscribe mail to 'portside-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com' >List owner portside-owner@yahoogroups.com >Web address <http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/portside> >Digest mode : visit Web site > >Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > Marian Karr From: John Rachow [mickiq@southslope.net] Sent: Saturday, February 15, 2003 9:31 AM To: Cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: City leaders carry peace message to President Dear Council members, · thought you might want to know what the New York Times is saying about the 93 cities that have passed No War Resolutions to date. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Dr. John Rachow Internal Medicine, UIHC >> http://www.nytimes.c~m/2~~3/~2/~4/nati~na~/~4CITI.htm~?ei=~&en=a87367576d32dedb&ex= 1046249958&pagewanted=print&position=bottom >> >> The New York Times >> >> February 14, 2003 >> >> city Leaders Carry Message Against War to President >> >> By ELIZABETH 0LSON >> >> WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 Leaders from some of the 90 city councils that >> have adopted resolutions opposing military action against Iraq >> warned today that the costs of war would devastate already crippled >> municipal budgets and deprive citizens of crucial services. >> >> Carrying blue-and-white placards with the outline of a dove, >> representatives cities including Chicago, Seattle, Baltimore and Santa >> Fe, N.M., met here to urge President Bush to heed citizens' >> concerns about war, and to call on Congress to oppose any >> pre-emptive military >> strikes. >> >> "The war will be financed by deficit spending and drastic cuts in >> domestic spending," said Joe Moore, a Chicago councilman. >> >> "In either case," Mr. Moore said, "my neighborhood and >> neighborhoods throughout the nation will suffer the consequences of a >> sagging >> economy and even more cuts in federally funded projects and programs." >> >> Chicago's resolution, adopted on Jan. 16, passed by a 46 to-1 vote. >> "Chicago is not San Francisco or Berkeley or Madison, Wisconsin, >> which are well known as liberal," Mr. Moore said. "That Chicago >> would join in underscores the depth and breadth of the opposition >> across the >> country." >> >> The antiwar effort, called Cities for Peace, is being organized by >> the Institute for Policy Studies, a political action group in >> Washington. >> The project director, Karen Dolan, said, "Over 100 additional city >> council campaigns are under way throughout the nation, and we learn of >> more every single day." >> >> Most of the campaigners came here today from states that President >> Bush did not carry in 2000. >> >> "This is a movement," said Representative John Conyers Jr., 1 >> Democrat of Michigan, who spoke to the group. "These are not fringe >> groups or >> leftovers from Vietnam. This is cutting through the heartland of >> America." >> >> Mr. Conyers told the group he would file a lawsuit in Federal >> District Court in Boston to block President Bush from starting an >> invasion of >> Iraq. Mr. Conyers, joined by five other members of Congress and a >> group of American soldiers and their parents, maintain in the suit, >> which was filed this afternoon, that the Constitution gives only >> Congress the power to declare war. >> "Get it?" Mr. Conyers said to the campaigners. "0nly Congress." >> >> A decade ago, members of the House and Senate filed a lawsuit >> against President Bush's father to avert the Persian Gulf war, but >> they were >> rebuffed by a federal judge. >> >> The municipal peace advocates said the council resolutions >> reflected nationwide antiwar sentiment. >> >> "It's a neighborhood-based resistance," said Nick Licata of >> Seattle. "We have 1,000 people with antiwar signs on the street, and 50 >> different community groups organized against war." >> >> A councilman from Ohio, Jay Westbrook, said, "We're patriotic in >> Cleveland," as he huddled with the windblown group that gathered at >> the White House gate to deliver a packet of resolutions to >> President Bush. "But we see cities being put at greater risk, with >> less money, >> and there's an underlying sense that it's for the sake of >> controlling oil in the Middle East." >> >> Some cities have rejected antiwar resolutions on the grounds that >> local councils should not be making foreign policy. Organizers said >> antiwar efforts had failed in Portland, Ore.; Minneapolis; and Los >> Alamos, N.M. >> >> But Mr. Moore of Chicago said, "Few decisions will have a more >> profound effect on the quality of life in our cities than the decision >> to go to war." >> >> Copyright 2003 The New York Times Company I Privacy Policy > > ~.~(X~ )Page 1 of l Marian Kart From: Mark and Carole Ramsey [mcramsey@soli.inav.net] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 3:40 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Iraqi war Please pass the no war resolution as regards the proposed war in Iraqi. 2/18/03 Marian Karr From: Hanna B Weston [icihbw@juno.com] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 3:38 AM To: cou ncil@lowa-city.org Subject: Peace Resolution This is a plea that you permit discussion of the peace resolution , and that you endorse it. That your jurisdiction is only Iowa City is a cop-out, because this resolution has symbolic, not practical, meaning. But the symbolic meaning from a university town is valuable. Hanna B. Weston 715 River Street. ~ ~ i'c~ ) Page l ofl Marian Karr From: Gerry & Betsy Klein [the3rdiowe@mchsi.com] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 2:39 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Cc: ifp@lists.riseup.net; iowapjp@yahoogroups.com Subject: Iowa City for a Peaceful Solution Mr. Mayor and Council Members, As a citizen of Iowa City, I encourage each of you to consider the resolution that will be brought before you again on 2/18. While many of us have trepidation about Iraq's leadership, the fact is this conmaunity and the City Council have an obligation to ask that our servicemen and women not be put in harm's way if it is not necessary. While some on the Council may see this as "not my job", it is the right of all American's to disagree with government, especially if the government is not doing the people's business. As I see it, the City Council is not doing the people's business if you do not oppose the military solution that the President is building up to for the many Iowa City residents who believe there are alternatives to this dangerous act. There is too much at stake to ignore the risks involving our Armed Forces--children and grandchildren of Iowa City parents and grandparents, not to mention millions of innocent Iraqis--men, women, and children. The diplomatic pressure being applied through the U.N. is having an effect on Iraq. Clearly many nations that have aligned with us during the Gulf War are not in agreement with our build-up toward war. Additionally, 93 cities across the U.S. have agreed that unleashing our military nfight is not an appropriate decision at this time including the city council of Des Moines-- whom one would be hard pressed to call "radical" (see www.citiesforpeace.org). Millions of citizens around the world spent this past Saturday marching against a war with Iraq. In Iowa City, 300 or more people braved the cold and snow to march here. I was among them. Two council members showed their support by being in attendence. While it might be easy temptation to dismiss such a protest as being the voice of the minority--it is more often than not the minority of voters that show up to the polls to approve such things as who is on the Council and whether our schools are properly funded. Respectfully, I ask the Council to look inside your hearts and minds--because pasing the petitioned resolution is a way that you can make a difference. I am not asking you to make a "stand"--many people in this community have been doing that. What I am asking is for you to do is represent the citizens of Iowa City. A resolution stating that Iowa City's citizens are for a peaceful solution seems like good, responsive government. Sincerely, Garry and Betsy Klein 628 2nd Ave. Iowa City, IA 52245 2/18/03 Marian Karr From: michael marchman [jmarchmn@blue.weeg.uiowa,edu] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 7:51 AM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: add antiwar resolution to agenda Councilors, I am writing to encourage you to put the current antiwar resolution on the Council's agenda. This is an issue of utmost important to our nation and therefore our city. Instead of claiming that you weren't elected to make decisions on federal matters, remember that you were elected to serve the needs and demands of Iowa City residents. The citizens of Iowa City respectfully request that this matter be put before the City Council. Dozens of other cities across the nation are doing so, there is no legitimate reason to refuse to do so. I look forward to a reply. Thank you. Respectfully, Michael Marchman 424 Clark St #4 Iowa City, IA 52240 Marian Karr From: Astromqu@aol.com Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 8:08 AM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: antiwar resolution Dear members of the Iowa City City Council, I urge you to vote in favor of the resolution that places Iowa City on record as opposing a US attack on Iraq. Iraq has not acted aggressively toward the US Every indication is that Iraq is much weaker militarily than it was 10-12 years ago and does not have the capability to act aggressively toward the US even if it wanted to. There is no evidence that Iraq had anything to do with the September 11 attacks. There is no evidence that Iraq has significant connections with A1 Qaida. In fact, they are often portray as "enemies," one a secular society, the other a fundamentalist offshoot of Islam. Attacking Iraq would kill hundreds, thousands or Iraqi children, women, and men who are going about their daily lives as we are here in Iowa City. Attacking Iraq would kill who knows-how-many American soldiers whose families - wives, children, mothers, fathers -- would wonder why, what was worth it? Attacking Iraq would jeopardize our federal, state, and, yes, LOCAL budgets even more than they already are, making necessary further cuts in education, health care, human services, jobs, etc. etc. Is this a way to ensure national security? And what is the big rush? Please vote to support the UN weapons' inspections and to join cities around the country who are adding their voices to the call for peace. Thanks for listening, Ann Stromquist 316 Myrtle Ave. Iowa City, IA 52246 337-5463 astromqu@aol.com Marian Karr From: David Banash [david-banash@uiowa.edu] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 10:12 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Adopt Anti-War Resolution Dear City Council Members, I am writing to urge you to adopt an anti-war resolution as we stand on the brink of conflict with Iraq. The people of Iowa City do not want this war. I urge you to follow the brave examples of cities around the world that are voicing their opposition to this senseless war. Sincerely, David Banash Marian Karr From: siwalk [siwalk@ blue.weeg.uiowa.edu] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 11:22 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Cc: daily-iowan@ uiowa.ed u Subject: Request/Letter to the Editor Dear Members of the Iowa City City Council, I have been a resident of this community for over seven years now. I have voted in city council elections (for some of you). I have never requested anything from this council as an individual. However, in light of the existing grave circumstances, I feel that I must voice my opinion. It is my understanding that there has been a proposal for Iowa City to pass an anti-war resolution in response to the proposed war on Iraq. This is a terrific idea and a great opportunity to join literally millions of people throughout the world that advocate for peace. Despite that it sometimes seems as if Iowa is very far removed from these events, we are part of a global community and have a responsibility to participate in this discourse. As representatives of this community, each of you also has the additional responsibility of speaking on behalf of your constituents. Although you do not have the authority to make federal decisions, you are elected to give a voice to the people of this community. I urge you to listen to our requests now by putting the anti-war resolution on the city council agenda, ensuring that it is a resolution that Iowa City can be proud of, and passing it. A proposed version of the resolution can be found at http://www.uiowa.edu/-ipiraq. Please don't let this opportunity pass you by. Please listen to the citizens of Iowa City. Please lead Iowa City in joining together with countless numbers of U.S. and world citizens to promote peace today. Sarah Wheelock UI Law Student & Iowa City Resident 728 Westwinds Dr. Iowa City, IA 319.358.1086 Marian Karr From: J. Harper [jbharper@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 11:57 AM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Resolution Opposing War Dear Council Members: I came to Iowa city in 1964, at the height of the Viet-Nam war, intending to stay for only a year of graduate study. But I'm still here, partly because I fell in love with a community that was deeply principled, and never afraid to speak out on burning issues of national and international policy. Nearly 40 years later, this country is about to leap into a war that has even less justification than Viet-Nam did. And to my astonishment, I discover that only 2 of 7 members of the council are even willing to allow a resolution opposing the war to be placed on the agenda. No, I am not a pacifist. And yes, I have served my country in the military. But there is no question im my mind that the cowboy mentality of our national administration is about to plunge us into what could well evolve into another World War. I've been around western Europe in the past month, and have been truly frightened by the anti-American sentiment expressed by those who are normally our strongest allies. Great and small cities all over the country are weighing in with resolutions opposing this insanity. Why not Iowa City? If we truly support our friends and neighbors who are in the military, and being shipped out to the Middle East every day, can we not, as a municipal government, exercise some voice to prevent them from dying for a cause that is unsupportable? I urge you to consider a resolution opposing going to war now, and to debate and affirm it at the earliest possible opportunity. Sincerely, (Rev) John Harper 1310 Bristol Drive Iowa City 351-9263 Marian Karr From: stephen vlastos [stephen-vlastos@uiowa.edu] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 12:36 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: resolution against war on Iraq To the Council I strongly urge the council to join with scores of cities across the U.S. in adopting a resolution opposing U.S. military intervention in Iraq. Even if you feel that the moral issues are beyong your purview, consider the fact that the war and the ensuring occupation (which could last 10 years) will consume hundreds of billions of dollars and take billions away from federal programs that are essential to maintain quality of life and well being in places like Iowa City. It is the fiscally responsible thing to do! Stephen Vlastos 1346 E. Bloomington St. Stephen Vlastos Professor, History Department 280 SH Iowa City~ IA 52245 Tel. (319) 335-2221; FAX 319-335-2293 Director, Center for Asian Pacific Studies 276 IC, Iowa City, IA 52242-1802 Marian Karr From: tcrites [tcrites@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 1:03 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Support the antiwar resolution Dear city council members, Most of you undoubtedly understand that the majority of your constituents oppose U.S. war in Iraq; however, I understand that some of you believe the city council has no business discussing national foreign policy. I beg to differ. A U.S. war in Iraq would be wrong, and the Iowa City Council should say so. Why? A war in Iraq will impact the life of every citizen in Iowa City. The decisions made by the Bush administration will radically change the world in which we live. And average people like us across the nation will be forced to deal with the consequences of our leaders' decisions. The likely consequences of a war in Iraq include hundreds of thousands of lives lost, increased ill will toward the U.S. in the Muslim world, strained relationships with our allies, humanitarian crisis in Iraq, attacks on our civil liberties at home, the long-term occupation of Iraq, health problems for war veterans, and increased risk of terrorist attacks, just to name a few. Many of these consequences will impact Iowa City directly, e.g., attacks on our civil liberties, disabled local veterans. In addition, foreign students and residents of Iowa City will be at a greater risk of harm -- physical and emotional. Other consequences will impact our pocketbooks and our security. When the people in Washington who perpetrate this crime are dead and gone, we will continue to deal with the consequences of their decisions. That's why the Iowa City Council must address this issue. We all must start addressing this issue now, because otherwise we will have no choice but to deal with it for years to come. The people of Iowa City counting on you to be our voice. We are counting on this resolution and tell our misguided leaders that we, the people of Iowa City, oppose this war and refuse to allow them determine our future single handedly. Thanks, Todd Crites 2401 Hwy. 6 East, Apt. 4609 Iowa city, IA 52240 Marian Karr From: Carol Adderley [cmadderley@mac.com] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 3:11 PM To: council@[owa-city.org Subject: Resolution for Peace Dear Council members, I am writing to urge you to help this city adopt the anti-war resolution proposed by the Iowa City for Peace Resolution Campaign. I am going to inject a personal note here. On Septe~er 11, my father's son, Ted Adderley, fresh out of college and in his first real job as a securities analyst, was working in one of the towers. We knew he had been there because he sent an e-mail to one of his friends from his office. In the days of turmoil that followed, we tracked his name on internet sites listing his condition variously as serious, critical, okay. You can imagine our concern. My father went to New York to find him. But the reports were wrong; Ted never made it out of the building. I live in Iowa City with my husband and two children. There is not a thing Bush is doing in his rush to war with Iraq that is making me feel safer. I want my children to be safe in the future. If we go to war with Iraq, we will kill innocent people there. We will create such grief and havoc as we have no right at all to create. We will also strengthen the arguments of many, many people who have grievances against the United States, and we will help ensure that the long arm of terrorism follows us far into the future. There is sometimes ah easy prejucide that people who oppose war are idealists, not realists. In this case it is essential that we be realists, and recognize the enormous damage that this war will do. It will: kill innocent people- people who matter as much to their families as our own families matter to us; set a horrifically dangerous precedent of preemptive war; gut programs necessary to help our own people be healthy, educated, and safe. It is not invading Iraq- or stockpiling duct tape, either- that will make us safe. It is keeping essential services, having the money to pay for firefighting, teaching, medicines. We would all like to be able to feel safe. Please do what you can to help this country move in the right direction by supporting the Peace Resolution. Sincerely, Carol Adderley Marian Karr From: Mary Depew [mary-depew@uiowa.edu1 Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 2:43 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: against Iraq war I strongly urge you to put on your agenda the petition to have Iowa City join the ever-growing rank of U.S. cities that oppose a war in Iraq. This is a chance for our city to declare that a pre-emptive war is against the principles of this country, and that the billions of dollars such a war, and the occupation that would follow it, could be far better used here in the U.S., and to further our interests throughout the world by supporting the cause of justice and peace worldwide. Thank you, Mary Depew Iowa City Marian Karr From: JILL N. LEVIN [JNL991@UIHCJES2.UIHC.UIOWA.EDU] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 4:27 PM To: counciI@IOWA-CITY.ORG Subject: No war resolution Please pass the NO War resolution in regards to the proposed war in Iraq. Thank you, Jill Levin Marian Karr From: Jean Walker [walkersic@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 6:36 PM To: City Council Subject: No War resolution Dear Council Members: Please pass the No War resolution as regards the proposed war in Iraq. Thank you, Jean Walker DO you Yahoo!? Yahoo! shopping - Send Flowers for valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com ~ .1~ ~Page 1 ofl Marian Kart From: Berm Dunnin§ton [zardoh@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 6:43 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Dear Council members: Please put the Iowa City for Peace resolution on the agenda for immediate consideration. Nobody is asking you to make a decision on a federal matter - you ARE being asked to respond to the members of your community and facilitate their making a civic statement about an important issue that affects us ali. It is an intensly local matter that our community's sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, friends and neighbors are being hauled off in increasing numbers to a distant land to possibly kill and be killed in an obscene display of greed and arrogance which should deeply offend all civilized people. Neighboring cities like Des Moines, Madison, and Chicago along with 90 other US cities have already passed resolutions for peace and restraint regarding Iraq. Surely our forward-looking, above-average, hi-tech, sophisticated, college town can, at the very least, put the Iowa City for Peace resolution on the agenda for open debate and consideration. If Iowa City can be nationally involved enough to be a nuclear-free zone, there's no reason why it can't consider being a pro-peace city. Under-age drinking is NOT the number one problem facing Iowa Citians today - the threat of global war, however, certainly is a contender. Please take action now. Sincerely, -Berm Dunnington Benn Dunnington 3365 480th ST SW Iowa City, IA 52240 Protect your PC - Click here for McAfee.com VirusScan Online 2/18/03 Marian Karr From: jean hagen [jeanmarie1952@yahoo.corn] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 9:54 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Put Iowa City on the record for peace Dear Council Members, I urge you to join the elected officials of 93 other US cities and counties who have recently passed anti-war resolutions. Please put the Iowa City anti-war resolution on the agenda February 18 and pass it. I have no doubt that the overwhelming majority of Iowa Citians are opposed to war against Iraq. Not only will it endanger us, it will eat up the Federal budget, leaving nothing for cities. If Des Moines and Chicago city councils are willing to go on the record against this war, Iowa City shouldn't hesitate. We are a peace-loving, progressive citizenry and our City Council should respect and relect that. Thanks for your attention to this. Peace, Jean Hagen 540 Kimball Road Iowa City IA 52245 Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com Marian Karr From: Kim Marra [kim-marra@uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 7:36 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Anti-War Resolution Dear Council Members: As an Iowa City resident concerned about the impact of impending military action in Iraq, I ask that you put an Anti War Resolution on your agenda. Thank you, Klm Marra Marian Karr From: kelJy c mclaughlin [kcmclaug~blue.weeg.uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 12:01 AM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Iowa City Council antiwar resolution I have been an Iowa City resident for five years now, and have been proud to be so for many reasons. One of these is that I think of Iowa City, larger than the University, as a community of individuals who talk with their neighbors, reach out to them when they are in need, and will stand beside them to insist upon what they believe to be right. I want to add my voice to those saying "NO" to the war against Iraq. I encourage the City Council to both put the anti-war resolution on its agenda and to pass it without reservation. Sincerly, Kelly C. McLaughlin > .... - Original Message From Rob Latham <rob-latham@uiowa.edu> >AS of today, 93 U.S. cities and counties have passed anti-war resolutions. >This number is growing every day. Check http://www.citiesforpeace.org for >the current list. > >During the last two weeks since the Iowa City for Peace Resolution >Campaign started, the support was pouring from all sectors of the local >community. About 500 people have signed the petition in support of the >anti-war resolution, 20 local business owners have agreed to sign their >names on a separate list of supporters, and 17 religious leaders have >signed their names under the supporting statement from the faith >community. Dozens of people called and e-mailed the council members. For >the final version of the resolution that we have proposed please go to >http://www.uiowa.edu/~ipiraq or e-mail me. > >But despite this strong support, the Iowa City Council (actually 5 of the >7 members) is refusing to put this resolution on the agenda. Although >their explanation is that they were not elected to make decisions on >federal matters, I suspect that the real reason why they don't want to >vote on it is that they simply don't know yet that the whole community is >behind this effort. > >That is why it is so important that we continue demonstrating this >support, continue outreaching into the community, and keep up the pressure >on the Council. >You can do a lot to help. Here is some of the actions that a resident of >Iowa City could do to get an anti war resolution on the agenda. I will >give more details below. > >1)* COME TO THE COUNCIL MEETING on Tuesday, February 18th. The Council >meets in the Civic Center at 410 E Washington Street. We need to pack the >2)** Call the council members (phone #s are provided below) 1 >3) Ask your Pastor/Rabbi/Imam/ to sign the supporting statement from the >religious leaders (e-mail me for the list of current supporters and for >the support form we ask them to fill out) >4) Ask local business owners to support this resolution. It's very easy! I >simply asked the owners of a restaurant I was eating at, and they said >"Yes!" (E-mail me for the current list of supporters and the support form >that we ask business owners to fill out.) > >5) Ask your organization/community group to cosponsor this campaign >(again, e-mail me for the list of current cosponsors) > >6) Take our petitions to your places of work, school, your neighbors, >relatives, and don't forget to sign it yourself! New Pioneer Coop has one >on your right as you enter the store. >7) Write a letter to the members of the council. >8) E-mail the Council at council@iowa-city.org. > >1) Please come to the February 18 meeting! We need to pack the room with >supporters and also use the public time to speak to the council. The >meeting starts at 7 pm, and the public time lasts until 8 pm. Each person >can have as much as 5 minutes, but we ask to speak for 3 minutes, so that >more people would have a chance. We need to hear speakers representing >many sectors of Iowa City community: business, religious, medical, blue >collar, teachers, students, etc. We ask supporters to wear an outfit that >would tell about them: doctors to wear white jacket and stethoscope, >pastors wear their collars, etc. It's very important to be there! >2) For more information on how to communicate with council members go to >http://www.icgov.org/citycouncil.htm >Thank you all for your support! Together we can make a difference! >Yelena >You can e-mail the council at council®iowa-city.org and better yet call >the members or talk to them in person if you know them. >Connie Champion (District B) >430 S. Summit Street 52240 >Res: 337 6608 Bus: 338-2210 >Term: 01/02/02 - 01/02/06 >Dee Vanderhoef, Mayor Pro Tem (At-Large) >2403 Tudor Drive 52245 >Res: 351-6872 >Term: 01/03/00 - 01/02/04 >Ross Wilburn (District A) >1917 Taylor Drive 52240 >Res: 358 6374 >Term: 01/03/00 - 01/02/04 >Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor (At Large) >902 Wylde Green Road 52246 >Res: 838 7741 BUS: 337-2375 >Term: 01/02/02 - 01/02/06 2 >Mike O'Donnell, (At-Large) >901 W. Park Road 52246 >Res: 354-8071 >Term: 01/02/02 - 01/02/06 > >Steven Kanner (At-Large) *in favor of the resolution >630 S Governor #1, 52240 >Res: 338-8865 >Term: 01/03/00 - 01/02/04 > >Irvin Pfab (District C) *in favor of the resolution >PO Box 2446 52244 >Res: 351-4094 >Term: 01/03/00 01/02/04 > > > >Check Iowans for Peace with Iraq website at >http://www.uiowa.edu/~ipiraq/ kelly c . mc 1 augh 1 in PhD candidate, american studies MFA candidate, intermedia & video art consultant, information arcade http: //kellymclaughlin. com ke 1 ly-mc 1 aughlin@uiowa, edu Marian Karr From: Rudolf Kuenzli [rudolf-kuenzli@uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 10:04 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: resolution on Iraqi invasion Dear Councilperson We are choosing this method as the least intrusive way to your personal privacy to urge you adopt a resolution against American agression in Iraq. We have heard and read that you are disinclined to do so as you feel that this matter is not within your jurisdiction. Some ninty other city councils aparently feel differently than the Iowa City Councils as they have already adopted such a resolution. It seems to us that voicing an opinion on the war does lie within your jurisdiction for the following reasons : an increase in financial costs to the city to maintain security within our community. Already increased security measures are being implemented for university sports events. If the U.S. invades Iraq most people agree that there will be significantly more terrorist episodes on our soil. Even Iowa City won't be immune from that possibility and it is highly doubtful that Washington D.C. will contribute money for increased security measures here in our town. Last weekend, a group of mayors of large cities met with governement officials to voice concerns about the financial impact of increased security measures on their city budgets which are already feeling the effect of less federal dollars coming their way. Secondly, war would have an effect on the local economy. Service personnel, both army and National Guard members who are serving in the Middle East will not be spending their dollars in Iowa City nor will their families who will be living in uncertainty and fear. Fear doesn't induce people to spend Thirdly, hundreds of local citizens have already expressed their opposition to war in the form of the antiwar protest march on Sunday, the ecumenical service on Monday and by hundreds of signatures on petitions. Please put an antiwar resolution on your agenda. Sincerely, Cecile and Rudolf Kuenzli support for anti-war resolution ~ -~ ("1) Page 1 of 2 Marian Karr From: Jane Dohrmann [jdohrmann@mchsi.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 10:28 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: support for anti-war resolution · Dear City Cotmcil Members, · I am writing to request your support for the anti-War resolution that is being proposed this evening. I believe that it is our responsibility as citizens of Iowa City to take a stand on this important global issue. As citizens, I ask that you reflect on the following: · Key FindinEs of Our Common Responsibility: The Impact of a New War on Iraqi Children: · 6 m/ilion Iraqi c/vi/ions are 100 percent dependent on government-distributed food rations. If war breaks out, this distribution system will be disrupted, lead/nE to food shortaEes, ma/nutrition and possib/y starvation. · There is on/), an estimated one month's supply of food in Iraq. If war occurs, food imports will be disrupted. · Approximately 500,000 Iraqi children are acutely ma/nourished or underweiEht. These children are particularly vulnerable to disease and death shouM war occur. · The health care system is worn down and only a fraction of/ts pre-1991 state. The UN est/mates that hospitals and c/in/cs will run out of medicines w/thin 3-4 weeks of a conflict. · Iraq's water and san/tat/on systems are in bad need of repair fo/Iow/nE 12 years of sanctions. 500,000 metric tons of raw sewaEe is dumped into fresh water bodies each day. Only 60~o of Iraqis have access to fresh (potable) watea Further disrupt/on to these services, as occurred dur/nE the 1991 Gulf ~Var, would be catastrophic for £roq/ children. · The UN est/mates that a war could lead to more than 1.4 mi/lion refuEees and os many as 2 m/i/ion internally d/sp/aced persons {IDPs). · Iraqi children are a/ready badly traumatized by 12 years of economic sanctions. Hi/th war /oom/nE, Iraqi children are fearful, anxious and depressed. A4any have n/Ehtmares. And 40 percent do not think that life is worth//v/nE. · The United Nations est/motes that, in the event of war, as many os 500,000 persons could require emer!Tency medico/treatment. _rn summary, a new war in Iraq would be catastrophic to Iraq's 13 mil/ion children, a/ready h/Eh/y vulnerable due to pro/onEed economic sanctions. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jane Dohrmann 33 Colwyn Court Iowa City, IA 52245 2/18/03 Marian Karr From: Megan Knight [megan-knight@uiowa,edu] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 10:41 AM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: antiwar resolution TO Connie Champion, Dee Vanderhoef, Ross Wilburn, Ernest Lehman, Mike 0'Donnell, Steven Kanner, and Irvin Pfab: I'm writing to urge the city council to put the antiwar resolution on the agenda, and to join the 93 or more U.S. cities and counties that recently have passed similar resolutions. Hundreds of us have signed the petition in support of the resolution; local business owners and religious leaders likewise have expressed support; and many of us have contacted you, the city council, to express our wishes. I hope you'll acknowledge the strong community support for this resolution and make a place for it on the agenda! Thank you for your consideration. Megan Knight 1244 East College Street Iowa City, IA 52245 (319) 338-4973 megan knight@uiowa.edu Message Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr ~-'~ (Xc~ ) From: Anjali Khosla [anjali-khosla@uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 .1:20 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Request To the Elected Members of the Iowa City Council, My name is Anjali Khosla. I am a resident of Iowa City and an active member of my community. As your constituent, I request that you add the antiwar resolution to your agenda this evening. I believe that I am entitled to make such a request, as your job is not to make decisions FOR me, but to act on behalf of my interests. Keep in mind that there is absolutely no way I will re-elect any council member who stands in the way of public interest by refusing to consider the antiwar resolution. Sincerely, Anjali Khosla 3'14 N Linn Street Iowa City, IA 52245 2/18/03 ~_[2(rc~ ) Page 1 ofl I~larian Kart From: Wally Plahutnik [zinguy@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 1:27 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: anti-war resolution Dear Connie and other councilors, I know that federal policy is not the domain of City Council but speaking out for peaceful resoultion of international disputes is more important in today's world than it has ever been. Please consider putting an anti- war resolution on the agenda. Respectfully, Wally Plahutnik Wally - The Wine Room at John's Our list online: www/j~ohnsgrocery,com/Departm_ents/Wjne/ email- zinguy~yahoo.com phone- 319/337-2183 Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day 2/18/03 Marian Karr From: Joannes [joannes@fresnom aiJ.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 1:32 PM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: vote no war please pass the antiwar resolution. thank you. Joannes R. Pool joannes@fresnomail.com 319 337-8445 802 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Get your free E-mail from http://www.fresnomail.com Visit The Fresno Bee at http://www.fresnobee.com/ Marian Karr ~r~tc'~ ~ Page l ofl From: John Wilson [jwilson@inav.nat] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 1:37 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: antiwar agneda Dear Council, "I am your constituent, and I want you to include the antiwar resolution on your official agenda" John F Wilson Iowa City, IA 2/18/03 Johnson County Democratic Party P.O. Box 1773 Iowa City, IA 52244 (31§) 337-VOTE February 18, 2003 Iowa City City Council 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear City Council: The Johnson County Democratic Party passed the attached resolution on Sunday, February 16 at its 2003 Off-Year Caucus. As you will see, the resolution directs the Chair of the Party to write a letter requesting that Iowa City support a resolution opposing war with Iraq. That is the intent of this letter. The attached resolution shows you the text of what was passed. Please feel free to contact me at 354-7199 if you have any questions regarding this letter. Sincerely, Rod Sullivan, Chair Johnson County Democratic Party Johnson County Democratic Party P.O. Box 1773 Iowa City, IA 52244 (319) 337-VOTE Johnson County Democratic Party Resolution Form Resolutions must be printed neatly on this form, with the signature of the person introducing the resolution at the bottom of the page. ~ ~c~*) Page 1 ofl Marian Karr From: LEggers123@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 11:47 AM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Resolution on Iraq Council members: Please don't stand by and pretend that national actions such as a major war will not impact states and cities. At least please put the proposed resolution on the agenda and debate it. Listen to what the community - individuals, business owners, and religious leaders have to say. Action by the Council alerts others to pay closer attention to the future we face if the United States attacks Iraq. Over 95 cities, many counties, and at least one legislature have adopted similar antiwar resolutions. It is not a radical move. I am temporarily in Arizona so I can't sign or carry petitions or attend council meetings, but I urge you to give this the serious attention it deserves. Lotly Eggers 108 Potomac Dr. Iowa City, IA 52245 2/18/03 ,..~-~ (ke%'~ Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Richard E Greenwood [rgwd@soli.inav.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 2:26 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org To each City Council Member: Re: Peace Resolution You may not be interested in war but be assured War is interested in you and your constituents. Every dollar spent for war and weaponry and possession of foreign oil deposits, means a dollar unavailable for community development grants, education, environmental, health care, housing and road, street, highway and transportation needs. Farm price subsidies and federal agricultural services such as soil and water conservation, reforestation and agriculltural extension services get shortchanged by war and military expenditures, too. Add the interest on the war debt, and the cost of doing business for everyone increases. Municipal government is bedrock of our federal system of government. You are elected to advise and help guide federal government policies and services, as well as use them. Put the Peace Resolution on the City council agenda and Vote for Peace. Richard Greenwood. 1109 Rochester Ave. 2/18/03 Marian Karr From: H. Hart [hhart@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 1:42 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Anti-War resolution Dear Councillors, Yes, it's another one of those messages. As one of many Iowa Citians concerned about our country's impending initiation of a war with Iraq, apparently heedless of international law and lack of support among the U.N Security Council, I would hope to see Iowa City listed among the 93 (+) other U.S. Citis that haev passed Peace Resolutions. Please note that Baltimore was one of the first cities to pass such a resolution. Other cities includd Detroit, Chicago and philadelhpia. Yes, no doubt Berkely passed it, too, but this is clearly not an issue confined to one corner of the political spectrum. Please include the Anti-war resolution on your agenda at earliest dtae possible and please, pass the resolution. Sincerely, Holly Hart P.O. Box 2448 Iowa City, IA 52244 2448 319) 337-7341 Marian Karr From: Carol[ne Dieterle [caroline-dieterle@uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 2:17 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Agenda for 2/18/03 Council members: Please put a discussion of the anti-war resolution on tonight's agenda~ - Caroline Dieterle Walnut St. Marian Karr From: spdillon [spdillon @blue.weeg .uiowa.ed u] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 2:44 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: no war i am citizen of Iowa City and i urge you to join the hundereds of other cities around the world in passing this anti-war resolution, please, out city does not support the murder of thousands in the name of oil and power. thanks Steve Dillon Marian Karr From: ndurovic [ndu rovic@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 3:11 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Tonight's meeting/agenda I would respectfully like to ask that the Iowa City for Peace Resolution be put on the agenda at tonight's meeting. I also hope the City Council will resolve, eventually, to vote in its favor. Certainly it is not up to us on the local level to make up the foreign policy of the US. But just as this town has taken a position to exempt itself from the nuclear arms race and from the global drug trade by declaring itself a drug-free and nuclear-arms-free zone, so too can we, as a community, declare our concern that the federal resources used to fight an extremely long-term war, with very little international support and contributions, will affect our local resources. And so too can we just say "no." Moreover, this is grass root democracy at its best--a city is as good a public forum as a network station for participating in affairs that concern our nation at large. Or even better--for unlike broadcast time, a city's voice is not for sale! Please let our voice be heard: place the resolution on the city council agenda, and vote in its favor. You will be remembered as courageous and concerned councilors. Respectfully, Natasa Duro¥icova 419 S. Summit Iowa City, IA 52242 Marian Karr From: Iwiia [Iwiia@blue.weeg.uiowa.ed u] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 3:44 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: antiwar resolution on tonight's agenda Dear City Council members, As your constituent, I was surprised to find that the antiwar resolution is not even included on your official agenda. Please help express the feelings of this community tonight by taking account of our opposition to a war against a country made up largely of children (50% 15 years old and younger). Our country has never supported preemptive acts of aggression on the part of other nations, and it is against our security and all we stand for to do so now. Sincerely, Leah Williams 107 S. Lowell St. Iowa City, IA 52245 .......... Forwarded message .......... Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 22:14:10 -0600 From: Rob Latham <rob-latham~UIOWA.EDU> To: ENGLISH-GRAD-FAC®LIST.UIOWA.EDU Subject: [ENGLISH-GR~2D-FAC] FWD: Iowa City Council antiwar resolution As of today, 93 U.S. cities and counties have passed anti-war resolutions. This number is growing every day. Check http://~vw.citiesforpeace.org for the current list. During the last two weeks since the Iowa City for Peace Resolution Campaign started, the support was pouring from all sectors of the local community. About 500 people have signed the petition in support of the anti-war resolution, 20 local business owners have agreed to sign their names on a separate list of supporters, and 17 religious leaders have signed their names under the supporting statement from the faith community. Dozens of people called and e-mailed the council members. For the final version of the resolution that we have proposed please go to http://www.uiowa.edu/-ipiraq or e-mail me. But despite this strong support, the Iowa City Council (actually 5 of the 7 members) is refusing to put this resolution on the agenda. Although their explanation is that they were not elected to make decisions on federal matters, I suspect that the real reason why they don't want to vote on it is that they simply don't know yet that the whole community is behind this effort. That is why it is so important that we continue demonstrating this support, continue outreaching into the community, and keep up the pressure on the Council. You can do a lot to help. Here is some of the actions that a resident of Iowa City could do to get an anti-war resolution on the agenda. I will give more details below. 1)* COME TO THE COUNCIL MEETING on Tuesday, February 18th. The Council meets in the civic Center at 410 E Washington Street. We need to pack the room! 2)** Call the council members (phone #s are provided below) 3) Ask your Pastor/Rabbi/Imam/ to sign the supporting statement from the ! religious leaders (e-mail me for the list of current supporters and for the support form we ask them to fill out) 4) Ask local business owners to support this resolution. It's very easy! I simply asked the owners of a restaurant I was eating at, and they said "Yes!" (E-mail me for the current list of supporters and the support form that we ask business owners to fill out.) 5) Ask your organization/community group to cosponsor this campaign (again, e-mail me for the list of current cosponsors) 6) Take our petitions to your places of work, school, your neighbors, relatives, and don't forget to sign it yourself! New Pioneer Coop has one on your right as you enter the store. 7) Write a letter to the members of the council. 8) E mail the Council at council@iowa-city.org. 1) Please come to the February 18 meeting! We need to pack the room with supporters and also use the public time to speak to the council. The meeting starts at 7 pm, and the public time lasts until 8 pm. Each person can have as much as 5 minutes, but we ask to speak for 3 minutes, so that more people would have a chance. We need to hear speakers representing many sectors of Iowa City community: business, religious, medical, blue collar, teachers, students, etc. We ask supporters to wear an outfit that would tell about them: doctors to wear white jacket and stethoscope, pastors wear their collars, etc. It's very important to be there! 2) For more information on how to communicate with council members go to http://www.icgov.org/citycouncil.htm Thank you all for your support! Together we can make a difference! Yelena You can e-mail the council at council@iowa-city.org and better yet call the members or talk to them in person if you know them. Connie Champion (District B) 430 S. Summit Street 52240 Res: 337-6608 Bus: 338-2210 Term: 01/02/02 - 01/02/06 Dee Vanderhoef, Mayor Pro Tem (At-Large) 2403 Tudor Drive 52245 Res: 351-6872 Term: 01/03/00 - 01/02/04 Ross Wilburn (District A) 1917 Taylor Drive 52240 Res: 358-6374 Term: 01/03/00 - 01/02/04 Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor (At Large) 902 Wylde Green Road 52246 Res: 338-7741 Bus: 337-2375 Term: 01/02/02 - 01/02/06 Mike 0'Donnell, (At-Large) 901 W. Park Road 52246 Res: 354-8071 Term: 01/02/02 - 01/02/06 2 Steven Kanner (At Large) *in favor of the resolution 630 S Governor #1, 52240 Res: 338-8865 Term: 01/03/00 - 01/02/04 Irvin Pfab (District C) *in favor of the resolution PO Box 2446 52244 Res: 351 4094 Term: 01/03/00 - 01/02/04 Check Iowans for Peace with Iraq website at http://www.uiowa.edu/-ipiraq/ Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: L[z Van Deusen [littlesS@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 4:39 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Suppor~ the Anti-War Resolution As a voting member of Iowa City I'm very concerned by the news that 5 of the 7 City Coucil Members are refusing to allow the proposed Anti-War Resolution onto the agenda. The basis that you are not elected to resolve fedearl matters is a crummy tactic, over 90 cities and municipalities disagree with you. I did vote for you to deal with matters of the city in relation to the rest of the U.S. and the world. Sometimes we forget that Iowa City isn't a bublle off to its lonesome. Your community, including myself, is ferverently telling you that we support this resolution and back efforts against war. Iowa City is supposed to be at the forefront of these matters as it has FOR YEARS! Please consider what I've said today and allow a vote on the Anti-War legislation. Sincerely Liz Va Deusen Iowa City Resident Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day 2/18/03 February 1, 2003 TO: CityoflowaCityCouncil ~'~ t:~ 12 l~i~l[: 07 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Propused Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to acM'~ve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with Stare Rental Housing Law, and respeetful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be rusponsl"ole for the behavior of another perSon? The iduntified rang~ of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If'criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worSe than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenams in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? J~ON'T THINK SOH February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council ~'~ 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Propose! Ordinanc~ r~lated to Nuisan~ Rental Properties~,,~,~ I am writing to you in r~gard to thc latest proposed ordinan~ addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want n¢ighborboods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However tho methods one uses to achieve these gnal~ should be prattle, al, cost efficient, c. ompalable with 8tare Rental FIonsing Law, and r~spectful oftha civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant Tbe methodology recommended in this proposal presents many praotical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Proporty maria§ors r~spo~sibl¢ for tenant(guest) behavior (~speoially criminal behavior based on coraplaints, not conviction) is impractieml, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be rospons~'ole for the b~havior of another person? The identified ran§~ of respons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be add[esscd, isn't there a better wa3O We should be suro that the %ur¢ is not worse than the disease'. The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community arc law abidin[. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and thc housing in good condition. 80 wl~y go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? I$ THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed (name/company) ?~r~ City, IA 52246-443p Febma~ 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 f'~ h,-,, L., ! , iOWA RE: Propos~ Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in r~gard to thc latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Prol~rty Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods fr~ of criminal activity, and unsafeJdisintcgrafing housing. However th~ m(~)ds om~ uses to achieve thcs~ goals should bc practical, cost ¢fficicnt, comp~_~bl¢ with State Rontal Housing Law, and respectful of thc civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. Tho ratiunal¢ for malting Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(.gucst) bohavior (~spe~ally criminal bohavior basext on complaims, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one p(:~son bo respons~le for thc behavior of another l~rson? The i~nfifiext range of responsibility even exteads to thc adjacent property. If criminal b~bavior needs to I~ addressed, isn't there a botmr way? Wc should bo sum that tl~ "cum is not worse than the disces~~. The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods am safe and p]e~tsant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORD]IqANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) TO: City of Iowa City Council . 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 , RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and uusafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectf~ of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (espeuially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be mspous~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respousfidlity even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in,fids community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSAR3P/ I DON'T THINK SO!! Febnmxy 1, 2003 TO: City o~low~ Ci~ D~il 410 E. W~hin~n. Io~ Ci~ Io~ 52240 I m ~fing~ you ~ ~d ~ ~ l~t ~ or~n~ M&~sNg ~N~m~ Re~l ~o~ ~d Te~". Moa ~or~. ~o~ ~e~ ~d ~ ~t n~i~ ~ of c6min~ ~fi~. ~d ,n~s~g ho~ing Howev~ ~ m~ one ~ ~ ~eve ~ g~ shoed ~ p~ ~ e~cien~ ~m~ble ~ S~ Rm~ Ho~ing ~w, ~d ~c~ of ~ of ~ ~o~ ~ ~ ~e m~olo~ ~mmen~ in ~ propel ~ m~y ~fi~, ie~ ~d civil ~ con~. ~e mfio~e for ~g ~or~o~ ~ r~ible for ~) ~or (~y c~ ~or ~ on ~mp~ ~, ~g f~li~ ~d ob~. How ~ one ~n ~ re~le for &e ~or of ~o&er ~u7 ~e i~nfifi~ ~ of ~ibili~ even e~n~ ~ ~e Mj~nt ~o~. If c~in~l ~or n~ m ~ M~e~ ~n't ~ere a ~r We shoed ~ s~ ~ ~ "c~ is not wo~ ~ ~ofi~ of~o~ ~d ~ ~ nei~rh~ ~ ~e ~d pl~t, ~d ~e ho~ing ~l ~s ~le for a few problem7 Will ~e or~ ~lve ~o~ few problem7 IS ~S O~CE ~S~ I DO~T ~ SOH eoza A~v~s~v ~leP. Y~er ~161 Ham~ I~ C~y, IA 5224~2~7 (~mm~y) / TO: City of Iowa City Council at.~.~ Fi.' 0 12 ~" 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 0i) RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties t©Z,%, ©~?IA I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and uusafe]disintegrating housing However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenanC The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behav/or based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling; foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respous~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respons~ility even ex~ends to the adjacent property. It' criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not wors~ than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition~ So why go to all th/s trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! ~n~ P ~:ina 5146 Lower West Branch Rd SE Jowa City, IA 52240-8376 Signed February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council ........ 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and uusafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efticient, compatable with Slate Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual tights of both Landlord and tenant The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Laodlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baftling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respousibility even extends to the adjaceot property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? ,DO TT O,, David R. Persinger Jane M. Persinger 1294 S Avenue E Washington, IA 52353 Febma~ 1, 200:t ' TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Prepesed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Preperties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed erdinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be prataica[ cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful efthe civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The metbodulogy reeemmended in this preposul presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (~speuially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and ubtose. How can ooe person be reapous~t~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respousibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a be~ter way7 We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in tiffs community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve these few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? (name/company) // ~/ ;2HES & ASSOCIATES P.O. Box 2612 Iowa City, IA 52244 February 1, 2003 City ono City coan il 410 E. Washington, Iowa I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and ansafe/disintegrating homing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Homing Law, and respech~l of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many prucfical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respom~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respom~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in ~ community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the homing in good condition. 8o why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Wa,~hington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinanc~ related to Nuisance Rental Properties ' "'/'~ I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating homing. How~wr the mc-tho& one uses to achieve thcs~ goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Homing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The m~hodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property manage-rs respons~le for tenant(guest) behavior (c'specially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~'ole for the b~havior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behav/or newels to b~ addr~sse~ isn't ther~ a better way? We should be sum that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in Ibis community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (nme/company) February 1, 2003 ' TO: City of Iowa City Coancil 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the late~t proposed ~rdinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in thi.q proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsa'ble for the behavior of another person? The identified range ofrespous~ility even extends to the adjacent property. ff criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T TI-mqK SO!! (nme/company). (address) .Z o 51. Z Tz_ Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Ia. 52240 RE: Proposed City Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties Dear Councilors; My forty years housing rental experience here in Iowa City tells me this solution to the problem is WRONG! Some years ago tenants and landlords together created the Iowa Landlord Tenant Law. This ordinance seems not to exhibit a knowledge of how this Statue works. The're time requirements,legal notices and set proceedures that must be followed to the letter and if not the courts deny requests. The type of individual we are dealing with is usually difficult to get legal service on and are knowledgeable on time limits to cure. They are vindictive and prone to vandalism. Sometimes dangerous. We do not rent to these types knowingly. Many times loss of a job, martial problems, substance abuse, etc. cause a change in behavior that cannot be tolerated. As a landlord we cannot afford the loss of our good tenants or the vandalism done with this type of character. On more than one occasion when seeking aid from the police I was told this is a civil matter their hands are tied. The housing industry is very important to Iowa City as a tax base and providing affordable living space. Let's get it right. I hope you will seek more in-put from the landord association. Camp Properties Inc. 220 Lafayette St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Michael F. Camp Properties 1515 Prairie Du Chien Rd. Iowa City, Ia 52245 -~ CD FEBRUARY 7, 2003 TO ~E IOWA CI~ COUNCIL NUISANCE ORDINANCE ~OM A LA~LO~'S ~e proposed or~n~ce addressing "Ren~ ~es and Te~nts" is of great concern to most l~dlords. Dfi~ng of ~cohol ~d noise ~e probably ~e ~n causes of ~e n~s~ce problems. If ~o~er new or~n~ce, "You Must BE 21 Ye~ Of Age To Pawo~ze A B~," is passed, ~en ~s will push ~e under 21 aged, pa~y people, to have ~eir p~ies in houses ~d ap~ents in ~e neigh~rh~s, w~ch will just add to ~e neighborhood n~sance problems. It is impossible to keep college s~den~ f~m ~ng ~cohol, d~cing, ~d m~ng noise. You were young once, so you must remem~r how it w~ ~en. It's ~e s~e now, o~y mo~ student. ~y shoed it be ~e landlord's job to ~nwol ~eir tenant? I ~ways ~ought · at it is ~e job of ~e loc~ police to k~p the peace by a~esfing ~e ~olators of ~e nuis~ce laws. ~e l~dlords keep paying, ever ~sing, pmpe~ m to pay, in pa~, ~e wages paid to ~e 1~ ~lice to keep the peace. It looks like · e co~cil is pus~ng ~e l~ords to do ~e ci~'s work. ~e council should pass a tough nuis~ce law with he~y fines for ~olato~. For insmce, ~e fi~t ~est $150.~ fine, ~e second ~est $250.00 fine, ~e ~rd ~est $350,00 fine ~d a ~ght in j~l. ~e word will get around, fast. ~ese fines will help pay for the police salary. An arrest with a monetary fine is much more of a deterrent then a warning, by the landlord. IF A LANDLORD IS REQUIRED, BY THE CITY ORDINANCE, TO EVICT A TENANT FOR NUISANCE VIOLATIONS. THE TENANT WILL JUST GO DOWN THE STREET AND RENT ANOTHER APARTMENT. SO, WHAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED? ALSO, WHO AT THE CITY DOES THE LANDLORD CONTACT, FOR RENT REIMBURSEMENT? AFTER THE LANDLORDS ARE LEGALLY FORCED, BY THE CITY, TO EVICT THE TENANT OR TENANTS FROM THEIR APARTMENTS, THERE WILL BE MONETARY HARDSHIPS ON SOME LANDLORDS. BECAUSE OF LOSS OF RENT, SOME LANDLORDS WILL NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO MAKE THEIR MONTHLY PAYMENTS ON THEIR APARTMENT BUILDINGS. OTHER THAN HOUSE PAYMENTS, THERE ARE PAYMENTS FOR WATER, SEWAGE, GAS, ELECTRIC, MAINTENANCE AND ABOVE ALL PROPERTY TAX. THE CITY NEEDS THE PROPERTY TAX MONEY TO PAY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO KEEP THE PEACE. IT IS THE INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS TO BE DEALT WITH, BY THE CITY ENFORCING THE LAWS. THE LANDLORD CAN NOT DO THE CITY'S WORK. -- ~ii~-L-AND DONNA LAUNSPACH ~_~ 701 MILLER AVE. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52246 wmlaunspach@aol.c~.i February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Propo~d Ordinanc~ r~lated to Nuisance R~nlal Properlie~ I am writin§ to you in ~gard to thc lat~! pl'OpO~d orainan~ addressing ~NuJ~nc~ Renlal Prol~rtic~ and Temnls'. Mo~ Landlords, Prol~ Managers, and ~ want neighborhoods fre~ of criminal activity, and un~afe/disintegraling housing. Howev~ compalable with Slal~ Rental Housing Law, and ~l~clful of the civil and individual right~ of both Laudlord and t~nl. The methodolo~ recommend in this proposal ~e~ml~ many l~ractical, legal and civil righl~ conc~rus. The rationale for making Landlords/Prol~rty manag~r~ ri~onsible for l~nam~gue~'l) bohavior (c~t~cially criminal b~havior bas~ on complainls, impraclical, baffling, foolish, and ob~. How can one l~r~on bo re~ons~le for the bohavior o£a~other l~r~on? The idcmified rang~ off, postility eve~ adjacem property. If criminal b~havior ne~ls to b~ addre~$~l, is~'l them a ~ wa~? We should b~ sum thai th~ %u~ i~ not wor~ than the The majority of Landlords and t~nt~ in this communi~ a~ law abidi~. The ncighborhoo~ are ~fe and pleasant, and the hou~in~ in good condilion. 80 whr go to all this lroubl~ for a few problems? Will the ordinanc~ solve those few problems? IS THiS ORDINANCE NECBSARY? I DON~T THINK SO!! Signed ,~~ (name/company) (add.s). TO: City oflowa City Council ~FiC?~ I0 ?ti 2:01 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 C;J-i ', ' ~ cz.~, RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Prope~~¢}{ :"=.,,i ",, ?.)V',,'A I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and ansafeddisintegrafing housing However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers respons~le for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is imlnactical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority ofl_amdlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good ennditiom So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK 80!! William Gedutrd 1109 Prairie Du Chien Rd Iowa City, IA 52245-5930 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance relatod to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafeddisintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of beth Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights conceras. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one pomon be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease~. The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding The neighberhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! TO; C/tyofIowaCityCounc/l ~i.~ [~:~,'~ I 0 {')i~ Z: 410 B. Washington, Iowa C/ty Iowa 52240 I am writing to you/n regard to the latest proposed ord/nance addressing"Nuisance Rental PropitiOus and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and ~m,~-afe/disintegrafing housing. Howgver the methods one uses to nchicvc these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comp~_~ble with ~tatc Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenan~ The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many ~a',~'fical, legal and civil rights concerns. The nt~onale for maldng LandlorddPropcrty mann~ respons~le for tenant(guest) behavior (aspccinlly crim~.nl bc~vior based on complnin~ not conviction) is iml~mctical, bnfflin~, foolish, and oBtesc. _~H?w cnn one ~ be resl~nm~le for the J~ehavior of another p~so.n? The iden~ ~ Ofresponsibili~ even extends to thc ~acent p~e~. If crimi,al behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a bet~ way? We should be su~ thnt the "cure is not win'se thnn the disease". The majority of Landlords nnd tenants in)hi.~ community ate law abide-2. The nei~hbo~oods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condifio~ So why go to all this trouble for a few probleras? Will the ordinance solve those few problems7 IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? i DON'T THINK SOl! ~, Mrs. Roooo L. Wa~esr 4'~2~ American Leg',on Rd., S~ City, Iowa 5~40 Febma~ 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa CityCouneil 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to thc latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods flee of criminal activity, and nnv4~fe/disintegrafing housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practicafl, cost efficient, coml~_~ble with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. Thc rationale for mating Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responm'ble for the behavior of another person? The idenfifiod range ofresponsibfltty even exte~s~ to adjacent property. :~- © If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? © ~<. _ We should be sur~ that thc "cure is not worse than the disease". _~ ~-~ The majority ofLandlords and tenants in this commtmity arc law abiding. Th~<~i ~ --~ neighborhoods arc safe and pleasant, and thc housing in good condition. So ~j ~o t~ all this trouble for a few problemS? Will the ordinance solve those few probleffis? -- IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed (namdcompany) ~o~r ~',.~?~-.o~ , l L ' / ' Februnty ~, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410E. Washington, Iowa City lowa 52240 RE: Propos~ Ordin.ance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisanc, Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Prol~rty Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods ~ of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing However the m~mds one uses to achieve these goals should be pva~ical, cost efficient, compotable with Stal~ Rental Housing Law, and respeclful of the civil and individual fights of both Iamdlord and tenant. The m~-thodology recommended in ~hi.q proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property mmmgors responsible for tenanlf, guest) I~havior (espeuially criminal behavior based on complainls, not cenviction) is impracticol, bottling, foolish, and obtuse.. How can one person be re~pons~le for.~e · _behavior of another l~rson? The identifiec~-rkiige--~-o~l~respous~ility even extends to the adjacent proi rty. If criminal b~havior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way'? We should be sure that tl~ "cure is not worse than the disea~". The majori~ of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding, The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. 8o why go to all th/s tmable for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECEBSARY? I DON'T TH1NK SO!! Signed TO: Ci~oflo~C~cil~ ~5N~ 410 E. W~n~ Io~ Ci~ Iowa 52240 bwa ~ ~ 52246-2932 ~: ~ ~i~ rcl~ m N~ R~ ~o~ I ~ ~g to you ~ Ren~ ~o~ ~ nei~ ~ of c~n~ ~, ~d ~s~g hom~ Howev~ ~ m~ one ~ ~1~ ~ Sa~ R~ Ho~ing ~w, md fi~ of~ ~o~ ~d ~ ~o m~olo~ ~&d in ~ pm~ ~n~ m~y ~fi~, 1~ ~d civil fi~ con~. ~e ~fio~o for ~ng ~or~o~ m~g~ r~mible for ~t) ~or (~y ~ ~or b~d on ~mp~, ~, ~ f~li~ ~d oboe. How ~ OhO ~n ~ m~l¢ for &e ~or of ~o~r ~n? ~j~nt ~o~. ff~ ~or n~ We ~d ~ s~ ~ ~ "c~ ~ not wo~ ~ ~e d~~. ~e m~jofi~ of ~or& nei~ ~ ~e ~1 ~ ~1¢ for a few problem? Will IS ~S O~CE Si~ Februm'y 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Cotmc/l 410 E Wash/ngton, IowaCity Iowa52240 Ci"i'~ ~ili_._:~i~ I am writing to you in regard to thc latest proposed ordinanc~ addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Prol~tty Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and ~eclful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for t~nant(gucst) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) ia impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one p~rson be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respons~ility even extends to the adjacc'at property. ff criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY'/ I DON'T THINK SO!! J&J Real Estate 624 S. Clinton St. #16 Iowa City, IA 52240 February l, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of c~minal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be pra~ co~t efficient, compe~_.ble with State Rental Housing Law, and respec~ of the dvil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant The methodology recommended in ~ proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially mqminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a beqler way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all INs trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECF~SARY? I DON'T THINK SO.I Ill?Wade St February 1, 200~ TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Prope:fies I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Prepay Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating homing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compotable with S~a~ Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is imp:actical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person bo respons~ole for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better We should be sure that the %ure is not wors~ than the disease:. The majority of Landlords and tenants in ~ community are law abidin~ The { neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to \ all this trouble for a few problems~, Will the ordinance solve those few pwblems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! -719' ,.O--oy Additional commems: Iowa City, IA 52246 Ai~: G. Frohwein ~N,, /"I TO: City of Iowa City Council 410E. Washington, Iowa City lowa 52240 - -~ . .. ,, I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating homing. However the methods one me~ to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Homing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal p~sents many practical, legal and eivi! rights The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(gunst) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responm'ble for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse llum the dim". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant and the homing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? TO: City of Iowa City Council /! '~ r 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 !~//,..~ ~-,-,,. ~,~,~ RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nulsanc~ Rental Preperti~ '~'~' .... I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing Rental Propeaies and Tenants". Most l_amdlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal aotivity, and unsafe~di$integrating homing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be pmotical, cost efficient, compatable with 8~ Rental Housing Law, and respectful oftbe civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. ~e m~hodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviotion) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can on~ ineson be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disea~". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the homing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problem? IS THIS ORDINANCE NFA2ESSARY~ I DON'T THIHK SO!! Februnly TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properlies I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance adclmssing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Matmgers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights ofboth Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationalo for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(goest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is inqaactical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person bo respous~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the %ute is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. . The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed (address).. lq- L% February 1, 2003 TO: City o£ ~ow'a City Counuil 410 E. Washington, IowaCity Iowa52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Renlal Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Manages, and tenants want neighborhoods frae of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However thio methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, coml~_~bl¢ with Slate Rental Housing Law, and respectful of tho civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. Thc methodology recomm~nded in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. Thc rationale for making Landlords/Property manago's responsible for tenant(gu~) behavior (especially ~ behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one pemon be respoosible for tho behavior of another person7 Thc identified rang~ of mspons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sum that ~ "cum is not worse than the diseaso". ~ty of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abicling. Tho ~ neighborhoods aro safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to 17 all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? oP. on A CE Febn~-y 1, 2003 ~ ~ ' TO: City of Iowa City Counuil 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 -'' (~i i I · ,r. / RE: Proposed Orrfmance related to Nuisance Rental Properlies I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods fi'cc of criminal activity, and uasafe/disintegmfing hoasin~ However the m~Jaods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatsble with S~m Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in ,hi.q proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights ooncerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managem responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not convi~tinn) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respens~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respoasibflity even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isa't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than thc disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in hhis community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINAN~ENECESSARY'? I DON'T THINK SO!! February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating homing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, com~ble with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers respons~'ole for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on enmplain~ not conviction) is imlaaetical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respens~le for the behavior of another person7 The identified range of respons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If crimlnal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way7 We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Lundlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SOt! (name/company). - Kenneth R. Klein 1242 O~es Dr. Iowa CiW, IA 52245 1~, CitV~,f~vf~ City Counoil i©~,., ~, ,~i6.E ~i~tington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 I am writing to you in r~gard to the latest proposal ordinanc~ addressing "lquisanc~ Rental Prol~rties and T~nants'. Most Landlords, Prol~rty Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating homing However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with Sta~e Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The ralionale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~le for the behavior of another person7 The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. ff criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE HECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! f ity Council ~,. 410 E;:,i~ashington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Laudlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and uusafe/di$integrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectfifl of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person bo respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) TO: Cityoflow~CityCotmcfl ~i03 F~i~ I 0 ?il 2:00 410 E. W~shington, Iowa City Iow~ 52240 RE: Prolz~s~Ordinancerel~ItoNuisan~R~nlalPWl~'d~ [OVV/:t (~ i ] 7' lO!¢'tZ.~ I am writing to you in r~g~rd to the latest l~epos~ oraln~ ~klr~sing"Nuisanee Rental Propm'fi~s and Ton~nts". Most l_mullords, Property lVl~e[s, m~t tm~m~ w~mt n¢ighberhoo~ ~ of'~rimln~l ~tivity, ~ tm~ffe/disintegr~ing homing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be praotical, cost effident, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respeotful oftbe civil md individual fights of both Landlord and tenant The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The raliona~ for making Landlords/Property manage~ r~sponsible for tenanffguest) behavior (e~ally criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impraefieal,[tmffiing, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be re~lXm~'ol¢ for the behavior of}mother person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the It'miminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn t ther~ a better way~ We should I~ sure that the "em is not worse than the disease'. The majority o~Landlords and tenallts in this oommtmity are law abidln~ The neighborhoeds are sate and pleasant, and the housing in good eondifiom So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! February 1, 2003 TO: City o£Iowa. Ci~ ~il 410 E. W~ Io~ Ci~ Iowa 52240 I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of ~iminal activity, and uusa.fe/dJsintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not cenvietion) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person bo m~pous~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respous~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) ]Kimblery Lash February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Prope~ies and Tenants". Most Landlords, Properly Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods fxee of crirdnal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, eoml~_ ~ble with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant The methodology reeommendsd in tiffs proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can uno person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respons~flity even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way'? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems7 IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY7 I DON'T THINK SO~l Fcbruaxy 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 R~: Proposo:lOrdinane~r~lat~dtoNuis~ne~RcntalPropm'ti~s 75~ _z: · . ,_~ .~. I m-n writing to you in rogard to tho latest propos~! ordinance addr~smg "Nuia&m~ Rental Prol~aics and Tenants". Most Landlords, Prol~l~y Manage, and tenants wa~t neighborhoods fr~o of criminal ~tivity, and tmsafe/disintogra6ng housing. However tho m~hods one uses to a~hicv¢ thcs~ goals should bo pra~ie~ ~oa coml~labl¢ with Slal~ Rontal Housing lmw, and r~p~tful of thc ~ivil and individual rights of both Landlord and t~nant Tho m~.hodology ro~omm~ndexi in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for m01dng Landlords/Property mm'mgm respons~l¢ for t~nant(gu~st) l~havior (~sp~ially criminal l~havior based on complaints, not ~onvi~ion) is impmoti~l, baffling foolish, and obtuse. How can one _l~rson bo msponm'bl¢ for the I~lmvior of another person?~f r~ponsl'bili~ cwn · 't'___. '~ ~- ,__ -as ..... ~, :__~..~t___ _ t ........ ff cn~r needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way~ We should be sure that thc "cure is not worse than thc disease". ~ The majority of Landlords and tenants in ~ community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good conditiolx So why go all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY7 I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed (name/company) Additional. comments: Feb~xy 1, 2OO3 City of Iowa City Council TO: ~-'- 410E Washington, Iowa City lowa 52240 -~'~ -' RE: cc related to Nuisance Rental es ~-~ 7~ ~ " I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinanc~ addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating homing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respect~ of the oivil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The ralional¢ for making Landlords/Property managers respons~le for tenant(guest) behav/or (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction)/s impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~l¢ for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a bettex way? We should be sure that the "oure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in tiffs community are law abid/ng. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) Additional comments:-'~ ~ ~ ~ ~/Z f~ ~ ~/ February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compalable with State Rental Homing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal esents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. e rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsl~ole for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling foolish, and obtuse. How can one pemon be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse Limn the disease% CD The majority of Landlords and tenants in this commuuity are law abiding. Th~ neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition So ~v~go t~- all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few probl ~S TH~S ORD~ANC~ NBCB~SARY? ! DON'T TH~NK SO!! ~ -- Signed ,.,._ o,.,. Additional comments: ~ ~5.~%~ %--~.~ ~ - / February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 ~-~ RE: Proposed Ordimmce mlat.~ to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisa'-~ce Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants wan~ neighborhoods free of criminal a~tivity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing However the methods one uses to a~hieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, com~bl¢ with $~ Ranial Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many l~ aetieal, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respous~le for the behavior of another porson? The identified range of ruspous~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that ti~ "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few probl~ns? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! February 1, 2003 ~ ~, TO: City oflowa City Council ~--".: '~ ~"~ 410 ]~. Wnshin~ton, Iowa City Iowa 52240 -- RE: Propo~d Ordinanco related to Nuisanco Renlal Propomes ~5~. I am writing to you m regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing Nuisance Rental PropoSes and Tenants". Most Landlords, Proporty Mm~ers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housin~ However the method~ one uses to achieve the~ goals should be practical, cost efficiem, compatable with S~ Rental Homing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and t~ma. The m~thodology recommended in this proposal presents many practie.~, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making landlords/Property managers responsible for tenanl(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaims, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one pea~on bo respous~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range otSrespom~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a be~r way? We should bo sure that the %ur~ is not worse than the disuse'. The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T TH1NK SO!!' February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Propo~xi Ordinance ~lated to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisan~ Rental Properties and Tenants'. Most Lundlords, Property Managers, and tcnants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers respons~l¢ for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complain~, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~31¢ for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. ff criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this t~ouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (nameJcompuny) .. February 1, 2003 TO: City oflowa City Council ~<- © ~' 410E. Washington, Io~Io~52240 ~>---~ ~:~ The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (espechdly criminal behavior hased on compNinls, not conviction) is impra~cal, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respous~bl¢ for the behavior of another person? The identified nmg~ of responsibility even ex. rids 1o the ~dj~ant property. ff crimi~9~! behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in fl~i~ community are law abiding The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition~ So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS TI-~S ORDINANCE NECESSARY7 I DON'T TI-mqK SO!! /2 (name/company) TO: CityoflowaCityCotmeil -'~".~ -- 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 ~" ~-:": ~ RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties ~ I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and nn.~fe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should bo practical, cost efficient, compatable with S~ Rantal Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant The methodology, recommended in this proposal presents many p~uctical, legal and civil fighta contel. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cute is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) Additional comments: ~ /,O.-t.~ ~/z ~ Fe. lmm~ 1, 2003 TO: Ci~ oflo~ Ci~ ~cfl ' ~ ...... ~ · ~O~A I ~ ~g ~ you ~ ~d to ~c l~cst ~ or~ ~s~g ~N~ R~I ~o~m ~d T~". Mo~ ~or~, ~o~ ~ge~ ~d ~ ~t nei~ ~ of ~ ~fi~, ~d un~s~g ho~g Howev~ ~m~le ~ S~ R~ Hom~g ~w, ~d r~ of&e ~ ~d ~ ~ of ~ ~ord ~ ~ ~e m~olo~ ~en~ in ~ pm~l ~ m~y ~, le~ ~d ~1 ~ con~. ~e ~o~e for ~ng ~or~o~ m~g~ ~ible for t~) ~or (~y c~ ~or ~d on ~ ~t ~n~on) ~ ~g~, ~g f~li~ ~d ob~. How ~ one ~ ~ ~le for &e ~or of ~er ~n? ~ i~n~fi~ ~ of ~il~ e~n e~ ~ ~e ~j~t ~o~. ff c~ ~or n~ ~ ~ ~e~e~ ~n't ~ere a ~r ~f We s~d ~ s~ ~t ~ "~e ~ not wo~ ~ ~e ~. nei~&~ ~ ~e ~d pl~L ~d &e hom~g ~ g~ ~n~on. So why go ~ ~1 ~s ~1~ for a few problem? Will ~e or&~ ~lve ~ few problem? IS T~S O~CE ~S~Y? I DO~T T~ SOH (nam~m~y) {__~~ ~~~ F~ruary 1, 2003 TO: Oit~ of~ov~a Oity 410E. W~ Io~0i~Iowa52240 IOWA I ~ ~fing~ you in ~d to Reml ~ ~ T~". Mo~ ~or~, Pm~ ~em, ~ ~ ~t nei~ ~ of ~ ~fi~, ~d ~sin~fing hom~g Howev~ ~ m~ om ~ ~ ~eve ~ g~ shoed ~ p~ ~ efficie~ ~m~ble ~ S~ Rm~ Ho~g ~w, ~d r~ of~e fi~ of~ ~o~ ~ ~ ~e m~olo~ r~en~ in ~ propel ~ ~y ~, le~ ~d ci~l fi~ ~nco~. ~e ~o~e for ma~ag ~or~o~ m~gem res~mible for te~) ~or (~y ~ ~dor b~ on ~mp~, not mnh~on) im~, ~in~ f~ ~d ob~. How ~dor of ~o~r ~n? Mj~t ~o~. If ~ ~or n~ We s~d ~ s~ ~ ~ "c~ ~ not wo~e ~n ~e ~". ~e ~ofi~ of ~o~ nei~rh~ ~ ~ ~d pl~ ~d ~1 ~ ~o~1~ for a few problem? Will ~e or~ ~Ive ~ose few problem? IS T~S O~CE ~S~ I DOWT ~ SO!! (name/company) _ February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410E. Wash/ngton, Iowa City lowa 52240 I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"NuiSance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants wa~ neighborhoods flee of criminal activity, and,n.~e/disintegrating housing. However thc methods onc uscs to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, com~blc with State Rcntal Housing Law, and respectful of thc civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenanL The mcthodology rccommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers rcsponsible for tenant(guest) behavior (cspoclaHy criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of rcspons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. ff criminal bohavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the diseasc". The majority of Landlords and tenants in ~ community arc law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housingin good condition~ So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will thc ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCB BIF~BSSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council ....... , ,I 00 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to thc latest proposed ordinance add~ssing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating honsing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should bc practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of thc civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology rccommendcd in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. Thc rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (cspccially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsble for thc behavior of another person? Tho identified range of respons~ility even extends to thc adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that thc "cure is not worse than thc disease". The mjority of Landlords and tenants in this community arc law abiding. The neighborhoods arc safe and pleasant, and the housing in good conditiom So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will thc ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY2 I DON'T THINK SO!! February 1, 2003 © ~=, TO: Ci~yoflowaCityCouncil :::':.: ~'~ 410E. WmNn~o~ Io~CiFIow 52240 ~ ~--- ~: ~o~ ~ ~1~ to N~ Ren~ ~ t-~- ~ : I ~ ~fing to you in re~d to ~e latest ~ or~n~ ad~s~g ~ ~ Re~I ~o~es ~d Te~'. Mo~ ~dlor&, ~o~ ~, ~d ~na~ ~ nei~ ~ of ~ ac~, ~d ~s~te~fing hom~g. Ho~v~ · e m~ one ~ m ~e ~e~ ~s shoed ~ p~ ~ efficie~ ~m~ble ~ S~ R~ Homing ~w, ~d ~ of&e ~I ~d ~ fi~ of ~& ~o~ ~d ~ The m~olo~ ~~ in ~ pro~ ~e~ m~y ~, le~ ~d civil 6~ ~n~. ~e ~on~o for m~ng ~ords~o~ m~ag~ r~mible for t~) ~, ~ f~lis~ ~d ob~. How ~ one ~n ~ ~nm~le f~ &e ~ja~nt ~o~. If cfmi~l ~ n~ m ~ ad~s~ ~n't ~e~ a ~ ~ We shoed ~ s~ ~t ~ %~ ~ not ~ t~ &e ~". ~e ~ofiW or.dior& ~d te~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~w ~i~. ~e nei~rh~ ~ ~e ~d pl~t, ~d ~e ho~ing ~ g~ ~n&fio~ So ~y go to all ~s ~o~le for a few problem? Will &e or~ ~lve ~ f~ ~ble~? IS ~S O~CE ~S~ I DO~T ~ SO!! Marian Karr From: virginia melroy [virginia-melroy@uiowa,edu] Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 5:44 PM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: Nuisance Rental Properties It has come te my attention that the City Council is considering an ordinance that would hold landlords responsible for the behavior of tenants on their property and on adjacent property. I STRONGLY OPPOSE any such measure. To hold someone accountable for the behavior of another, especially another adult, is unfair and ludicrous. This is especially true in terms of landlord/tenant relationships. I urge you to redraft this proposal to remove any liability on the part of landlords. Sincerely, Virginia Helrey 419 Church St. 338-1778 Marian Karr From: Jim Spratt [ttarpsj@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 3:47 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Cc: opinion@press-citizen.com Subject: Eviction without conviction I was shocked to read James L. Brenneman's letter in today's (2/5/03) Press-Citizen in which he notes your plan to FORCE landlords to evict citizens on accusation only! I couldn't believe my eyes. Your impertinence and inequity is appalling to believe anywhere in this country if Brenneman's information is correct. Since he notes that you are "considering a plan", you should be evicted from the Council if it is your plan and any City employee should be evicted from his/her job if it is being presented for your consideration. Pisappointedly yours, Jim Spratt 653 Larch Lane Iowa City, 52245 319-338-8655 Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: HARVEY MILLER [HARVMAX@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 4:16 PM To: co u ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Ordinance..Nuisance Rental Properties To Whom It Play Concern, I want to comment on the proposed ordinance titled Nuisance Rental Properties.The proposedordinance has a number of unintended consequences if it is passed as it Js now written. For example, I agree that the property owner is and should be reasonably responsible for the behavior of tenants, it is grossly unfair that the same landlord should bear the same responsibility for untoward occurrences on adjacent property. At the present time, our local police are responsible for checking out compla}nts of illegal or inappropriate behavior. This is as it should be! If they adequately fulfill this responsibility and the property owner or firm leasing th e property properly manage the property, both individual property and the adjoining neighborhoods will be obvious beneficiaries. The rationale that makes criminal and other undesireable behavior based solely upon complaints rather than convictions flies in the face of one of the most basic assumptions of law, that all persons are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty. To penalize a property owner or a tenant based only on complaint is to tread dangerously upon the civil rights of both parties. The local police department is the ONLY legitimate body to enforce laws concerning illegar, offensive, or otherwise bad behavior, and should do so upon receipt of any such complaint. We simply do not need this ordinance that would if enacted, unjustly place& nbsp; additional burdens upon either tenants or property owners. State law and local ordinances if fairly and properly enforced are more than adequate to address the concerns raised in this proposed ordinance and I urge you to think deeply and logically of consequences that will arise if it is enacted. Harvey D. Nliller 805 Iowa Avenue Iowa City, IA 52240 2/5/03 Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: kevin houlahan [khoulahan@mchsi.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:18 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: City Ordinance - Nuisance Rental Properties This ordinance the result of the efforts of a bunch of do-gooders who are trying to force landlords to be responsible for the actions of their tenants. In most cities (at least those cities where logic prevails) the police have the responsibility for controlling criminal activity. I believe that we should move this ordinance a step further. Let's have everyone in Iowa City be held responsible for the behavior of the neighbor to their left. Or maybe it should be the neighbor to their right? I know, let's form a task force to decide if we go to the left or go to the right. Never cease to amaze me in this town! 2/6/03 Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Pleasant Vailley Iowa City [info@pieasantvalley-ic.com] Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 1:08 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properties" January 31, 2003 Sirs: I am writing to express concern over a proposed new law to "get neighborhoods free of criminal activity, etd' In it's current form, we are not in favor of this, The idea is good, but the means to it are poor. In effect, all landlords; good and bad, will have to be responsible for their tenants and their behavior,,,.even off of their property by 1000'. Seems as though the council and staff has better things to do than tie up the majority of landlords in this legal hassle and costly burden. In this case, your cure is worse than the disease. Please re-look and re-think these proposals and find another way to get the "problem chirdren" you are concerned about out of Iowa City. Thank you for your consideration. Aleda Kroeze Feuerbach a Landlord in Iowa City 1/31/03 [ '- I ! 571~ ~', 1-30-03 ~ Claudia Broudt :'' - ~ i~,; ~ I i~,' 1906 Broadway St. ~, , ~ ~ Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ~-...~, ~, City Council of Iowa City 410 E Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Sirs: The proposed housing code amendment forcing landlords to evict tenants arrested for a variety of crimes or face rental permit suspensions is a good step forward, but it stops far too short of the ultimate goal. The council should enact ordinances to establish a Department of Housing Suitability. Any one seeking to rent or purchase in Iowa City would be required to get a permit fi.om the city. The permitting process will consist of exhaustive background checks to assure the applicant is qualified to be a residem of Iowa City. Any one not meeting the city's neighborhood associations' criteria could not locate in their neighborhood without providing a performance bound. All existing renters and homeowners would be grand fathered in for a two-year period before the permitting process would apply to then~ Permit fees will fund the department. Sincerely, Claudia Broudt January 30, 2003 Iowa City City Council & City Manager 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Council and City Manager: I am writing you once again on the topic of the ordinances proposed by Iowa City's Neighborhood Relations Task Force. 1 am extremely concerned by some of the changes that am being proposed. Specifically, ! am disturbed by the suggestion that regulations require a landlord to throw out any tenant who has been accused ora certain number of crimes. Connie, you have done a magnificent job of pointing out the need to protect innocent people in tough situations. All we need to do is apply this same thinking to the scenario where someone is charged with a crime. Ask officials at DHS; many times, one party will level charges against another simply to get that person in trouble. Ask the County Attorney's Office- in many cases, charges are later dropped. Most importantly, in many cases, people are simply innocent! What's more, this ordinance will have unintended consequences. Many of the folks in lowa City government have been trying to mitigate the "town/gown" divide; this ordinance will not help. Many of you on the Council are landlords; I would imagine that you would find such an ordinance intrusive. I'm sure all of you were renters at one time; how different might your lives have ended up if you were evicted for being accused of a crime? In addition, this ordinance will add unnecessary stress to several local departments and agencies; City and County Attorneys, Legal Services, Student Legal Aid, Shelter House, Housing Inspections, and HACAP, just to name a few. Sooner or later, every taxpayer pays for these increased stresses on the system. Frankly, the longer I write, the more incensed I become. This policy does not reflect the Iowa City I love. My Iowa City believes in the concept of due process. I am angry that my elected officials would even consider a policy that is based upon accusations rather than due process. Please use better judgment, and amend this proposal. Sincerely, Rod Sullivan 2326 E. Court Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 354-7199 Cc: ICLU Fabmary 1, 2003 ~ Cumberland Ridge Rd NE : City of Iowa City Council CJ'iT !: ~E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 ! am writing to you in regard to the htest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental ?mperti_es and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Mmnag~, and tenants want neighborhoods fi~e of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, coml~-~ble with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, haftling,, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~ole for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a be~er way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T TI-HNK SO!! -/- , _,, , // _ February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance ad&essing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activin, and unsafe/disintegrating honsing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be pmetieat, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Honsing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior~based on complaints, not con. vietion) is '__~practieal, baffling, foolish, and obtu~: How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landiords and tenants in this community are law abiding. neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few pmbl . ~ IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY T Signed ~r/~n~,' ~ (name/company) · February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinanc~ relat~l to Nuls~nc~ Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to thc latest proposed ordinanc~ addressing "Nuisanc~ Rental Properties and Tcnams". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, eompatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respeetfifl of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The i&nfified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good enndition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY'? I DON'T THIlqK William R. Peek ~--~'""---- '~'~' ~ " : ~11 Lower West Branch Rd. SE ~ : 3~t Branch, IA 52358.9539 February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properiies I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, coml~_~ble with $~te Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord ami tenant. The methodology recommended in thi~ proposal presents many practic, al, legal and civil right~ concerns. The ratioRale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respous~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. ff criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way~ We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this enmm!mlty are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed ~ 2261 5th Ave. j ~ ~ Mm'ion, IA 52~243~ ~ ..c> ~ February 1, 2003 © · -~ TO: City of Iowa City Council ~'~ '--a~ 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 ~ RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Renlal Prop~s ~ 5~'! w I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafeddisintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to a~hicv¢ these goals should be practi~ cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a bc'tter way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in hhis community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the homing in good condition. So why go to all this lxoubl¢ for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed Additional comments: 603 E Coll~g¢ St Apl Iowa Ci~, lA 52240 February 1, 2003 CD TO: City of Iowa C/ty Council , ~ - 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 _~ ~ RB: ~ Ordinance r~lat~i to Nuisance Rental Prol)~es "- ; I am writing to you in rc~a~d to the la. st proposcd or~ance ad~a~,s~ng"Nu~ ce Rental Prope~cs ~md Tcm)nts'. Most l.~ndlords. Property Man~'s, and tc~mts ~ n¢i~hb~rhood~ frce of c~miaa] activity, and )~fe/d~siulegra~ng ho~g Howcver fl~c me~hods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compalabl¢ with Stal~ Rental Housing Law, and respectfig of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many IXactical, legal and civil rights concem~ The ralionalo for making Landlords/Property managers restxms~lo for tenanif, guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtttse. How can one person bc respon~'bl¢ for behavior of another p~rson? Thc identified range of responsibility cven extends to thc adjacent propen'y. If cHmina! behavior needs to be addressed, isn't ther~ a better wa~ We should bc sure that the 'ct~e is not worse than thc disease. The majority of Landlords and tenants in Ibis community are law abiding Thc neighborhoods arc safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go all thi.~ trouble for a few problems7 Will the ordinarme Solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE ~SARY7 I DON'T THINK SOIl (ri.me/company) _ //3/ February 1, 2003 ~,---~ TO: City of Iowa City Council '~ 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 ..~d ~ I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance c-, Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal aclivity, and unsafe/disintegrating hous/n~ However the methods on~ uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compalable with S~ Reotal Homing Law, and respectful of ~he civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and dv/l fights concerns. The rationale for maldn§ Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behav/or (eSl~cially ct/m/hal behavior ba,seA on compla/nts, not convict/on)/s impmct/cal, baffl/ng, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be mspons~le for the behavior of another person? The idenlified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If ct/m/hal behavior needs to be addressed,/sn't there a b~tt~r way? We should be sure that the "cure/s not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in fids commmfity ar~ law abid/ng. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good con/i/t/om So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve thos~ few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed (name/company) F~ruary 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council ~--~ 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance r~lat~l to Nuisance Rental Properties ~- '-' I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance ~ldmssing Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Prope~ Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating honsing. However the methods one uses to a~hieve these goals should be pra~cul, eo~t effident, comparable with State Rental Honsing Law, and ~aecfful of the dvil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The ralionale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (espe~ially ,riminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of ~spons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a b~ter way? We should be sum that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majodty of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the honsing in good condition. 8o why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T TI-I~K (name/company) February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 ~_~ ~:~ zA ....~' I am writing to you in regard to the latest ~oposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Propefff Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods fi~e of e~minal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating bousing However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be pra~eak cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respeetfifl of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology reeommeaded in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers respons~le for tenant(guest) behavior (espee~lly criminal behavior based on eomplaln~ not conviction) is impractical, b~ffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one pe~on be respox~31e for the behavior of another person? The identified range ofrespons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. ffcriminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way7 We should be sure tlmt the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in ~hin eommm~ are law ubidin~ neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDIlqANCE bIECESSARY7 I DON'T THINK SO!! Add/fio..lo~mments. I screen prospective tenants thoroughly, require a fairly ln~-[uslve'~ease cuver' r~ care dno u~ ~ my ~uV:~ ~y ~,u m~: ,~:~u:,~ inspect o~s I do not live there and, thus, cannot control a tenant's daily activities, unlawful ~ ~ ..... ~ ! ~ -e~ ~! ~ ~he~!~ k~ held r~]~ ~n~ ~ f~nanf~s criminal activity that I am unaware of and most certainly should not be held responsible for any criminal activity occuring on property adjacent to mine regardless of who is engaging in such activity. February 1, 2003 TO: Ci~ oflo~ Ci~ ~il 410 E Io~ owa 52240 nei~rh~ ~ of cfimin~ ~fi~, ~d ~sN~ng homing. However ~1 ~s ffo~le for a few problem? Will ~e or~ ~lve ~o~ few problem? IS T~S O~CE ~S~ I DO~T T~ SOH Signal ( February 1, 2003 >~- ..... ~. Tt City rio CityC il -" TO: o w~ ounc ~: t 410 E W~go~ Io~O~ Iom52240 ~o~ ~ lated t Nffi ~ ~ ~ ~ I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating homing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be prac~ mst efficient, compa~ble with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the dvil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many tJlactical, legal and civil figh~ concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one pomon be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respom~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't them a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Greater Iowa City Housing Fell0wsh/p opening the doors q lowa City February 1, 2003 1700 $onthFh'stAvenne, &fite 25B TO: City of Iowa City Council Iowa City, IA 52240 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Propertie~ I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafeddlsintegrating honsing However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comlm__~ble with S~ Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant~est) behavior (eSlxx:ially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respous~le for the behavior of another person? Thc ldenttfied range of responsibility even cxten~ to th~ adjacent property. ~ C~ If criminal behavior needs to be addresse n't there a better : t~ - ~ --- We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". _~ ,t ~ ThemajofityofLandlordsandtenantsinthiseommunityarelawabiding. Th~ ~ neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So ~ go ~ all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? Lq IS THIS ORDIlqAlqCE NECF~SARY? I DON'T THINK SOl! Signed Febroaty 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 ._ RE: Proposal O~dinallce r~lat~d to Nuisance Rental Properties I am wriling to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance add~ssing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods f~e of criminal a~tivity, and unsafe/disintegl-atinghousing. However the methods one uses to anhieve these goals should be pra~i~al, cost efficient, coml~____~ble with Slate Renlal Homing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in ~ proposal presents many pmeticel, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for mating Landlords/Propen'y managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (esl~ially ~aninal behavior based on complaints, not conviaion) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsn'ble for the behavior of another pemon? The identified range of respons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disea~~. The majority of Landlords and tenants in thi~ cemmunity are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE ~SARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) February 1, 2003 ~S < "~ TO City ¢i Co ..... -'- ' 410 E. W~Nn~on, Io~ Ci~ Iowa 52240 ~: ~ ~ ~la~ to N~ R~ I ~ ~fing to you in ~d to ~ latest ~o~ ~ M~sing '~ Re~l ~o~es ~d Te~'. Moa ~dlor~, ~ ~, ~d ~ ~t nei~rh~ ~ of cfi~n~ ac6~, ~d ~d~s~te~g ho~g Ho~v~ ~e m~ one ~ ~ ~eve ~ese ~ should ~ p~ ~le ~ S~ R~ Ho~ing ~w, ~d r~ of d~ of~ Lan~ord ~d te~ ~e m~olo~ ~en~ in ~ pro~ ~n~ m~y ~, le~ ~d ci~l ~ con~. ~e mfion~e for m~ng ~or~o~ m~ re~ible for t~ea) ~or (es~ly ~mi~l ~or b~ed on ~mp~ n~ ~n~on) ~, ~ing f~lish, ~d ob~. How ~ one ~or of an~er ~on? ~ identified ~ of ~ibil~ even adja nt If cdmi~ ~or ne~ ~ ~ Mdresse~ ~n't ~ere a ~r We should ~ s~ ~t ~ "c~ is not ~ t~ ~e ~ mjofi~ of ~dlor~ ~d ~ in ~ ~ nei~rh~ ~e ~e ~d pl~t, ~d ~e homing all ~s ~uble for a few problem? Will ~e ord~ solve ~o~ f~ problem? IS T~S O~CE ~C~S~ I DO~T T~ Signed .~ , /'~ . P (name/company) !2~ .,~,.~t.,~ _~' ~'"'~"~---4 / 3006 Stanford Av. ~ Io,,~wa City,~ IA~.,~2245-492.~SJ February 1, 2003 Cd ~ TO: City of Iowa City Council ~- ~ ~'~.~ --~._ 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 -~.-' ' --~ RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Prop~,~es ;zz y. ~ I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance ,~ Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The ralionale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respous~ility even extends to the adjacent propelx'y. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the diseuse~. The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SOl! Signed 'c~ter Iowa City tlousing Fellowship c~e~ling the doors of lowa City ' '.,h First Avenue, Suite 25B ,, , ":*v. IA 52240 February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nulsanc~ Rental Prope~ies I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ord/nance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafedd/s/ntegrafing housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost effieiera, com~ble w/th State Rental Hoosing Law, and respectful of the civil and ind/vidual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The m~thodology recommended in this pwposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on compla/nts, not conviction) is impractical, baffling foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibil/ty even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the d/sease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in th/s community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good cond/t/on. So why go to all th/s trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! ! Additional comments: "T-P) i..~ or-J/r mce BOCWAY Investments, LLC 3555 Dolphin Drive SE Iowa CRy, IA 52240 ~ ~ ~ ~.~ February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to tho latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods fxee of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing However the methods one uses to a~hieve these goals should be practical, cost effioient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and resp~ztf~ of the oivil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The mtiunale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (esp~ially crim'mal behavior based on complaints, not convi~ion) is impractical, baffling foolish, and obtuse. How can one p~son be respous~l¢ for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good eunditio~ So why go to all this trouble for a few problems7 Will the ordinance solve those few problems7 IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THIlqK SO!! Signed (address) 120 Fairchild St. <~-: ~-: :z ~-~ Iowa City, IA 52245-6241 '~ :~ February l, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goal~ should be prac~tical, cost efficient, compotable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenan~ The methodology recommended in fids proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition~ So why go to all this Wouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed 1, 2003 - TO: City of Iowa City Council ~-~ .;.: --, 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 ~ ~'~'~ -- r~. ~_~ ~"CI__~ RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properlies I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafeddisintegra~ng homing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with Stat~ Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenam. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respous~le for the behavior of another person? The identified rang~ of respous~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better wa~q We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abjdinE. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS TI-IlS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed Addi~o~ ~cn~: Fdn~Lry L 2003 CiVj City Council TO: oflo~ .... -~ 410 E. W~o~ Io~ Io~ 5~40 I ~ ~fing to you ~ o R~ ~ ~d T~'. Mo~ ~o~, ~~ ~d~ ~ nd~ ~ of e~minM a~M~, ~d ~s~t~g ho~g Ho~ · e m~ one ~ m ~e~ ~ ~ shoed ~ ~ ~ e~ei~ ~le ~ S~ R~ Ho~g ~w, ~d fi~ of ~ ~o~ ~d ~ ~ m~y ~, le~ ~d d~l fi~ ~n~. ~e ~e for m~ng ~~ m~rs ~le for ~~) ~Mor (~y ~ ~Mor b~ on ~mp~ ~ ~g f~li~ md ob~. How ~Mor of~o~er ~n? ~e id~fied ~j~t ~. ~ ~min~ ~or n~ ~ ~ ~ ~n't We s~d ~ s~ ~ ~e %~ ~ n~ ~e ~ ~e ~. ~e ~ofi~ of ~or~ ~d ~ nd~ ~ ~e ~d plug ~d ~1 ~is ~le for a f~ ~bl~? WiH ~e o~ ~1~ ~o~ f~ ~bl~? IS ~S O~CE ~S~ I DO~T ~ SOH Febnuuy 1, 2003 , ~A~LA,~agF- TO: Cit~ of Iowa Cit~ Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinanc~ related to Nuisanc~ R~tal Properties I am writing to you in regard to tho latest proposed ordinanc~ addressing "NRisamm Rental Prol~tics and Tenants". Most Landlords, Prop~ty 1Ms~, and tonants want neighborhoods f~c of criminal a~fivity, ~lld tmsafe/disintograting housing. However tho m~hods one uses to achieve these goals should b~ practical, cost effici~at, compatabl~ with 8tat~ Rental Housing Law, and mSl~ctful ofthe civil and individual rights of both Landlord and ~ Th~ methodology rccommend~xl in this proposal presets many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. Th~ rationalo for making Landlords/Property m~ msponm]~l¢ for t~mnt(gu~) bohavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is imp~aotical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can oho Ig~On b~ respond'hie for tho b~havior of another person? Tho id~atificd rang~ of responsibility even cxtc'nds to tl~ adjacent pro~rty. If criminal behavior needs to b~ addressc~d, isn't thoro ~ b~tter way? We should bo sum that th~ "cum is not wors~ than tho disease". Thc majority of Landlords and t~nants in this comm~mRy am law abidla~ Th~ neighborhoods am safe and pleasant, and ~ housing in good condition. 8o ?vhy all this troubl~ for a f~w problc~qs? Will thc ordinanc~ solw thos~ fc~v probl~:~ IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SOl!-~ Signed (name/company) February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council CD'~ ~ ' '--~' 410 E. Wash/ngton, Iowa City Iowa 52240 ~,, RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties ~ ~:: I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want ncighborhoods fxee of criminal activity, and unsafeddisintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Homing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers wsponsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one pemon be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacem property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't them a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the homing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few pmblerm? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) Rich Mason 953 Weeber St. lowa City, IA 52246-5173 February 1, 2003 7C7[' ~ ~ ~ TO: CityoflowaCityCouneil ,'.'~'LS~ F,~ -7 ?;~ !~: 26 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 O/ii ' ~ "' '~ RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties 10~?',{! ~; "i' k}R/A I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and ansafe/disintegraflng housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, com~ble with State Rental Housing Law, and ~ of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenan~ The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respons~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Laadlords and tenants in this community are law abiding, The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NF_~ESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Additional comments: ~---~XaX~' ~ ~51~ ~A~.~'~~. ~ ,.~--~C'({O) Page 1 ofl Marian Kart From: Nila [imahaug@avalon.net] Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 2:12 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Proposed Nuisance Ordinance Please scroll down to my comments1 Although I am sure you all will disagree with my suggestion, it does make as much sense as having landlords responsible for the behavior of a guest of one of his/her tenants within 1000 feet of his property. Please reconsider this inane proposal and don't waste the tax dollars. We won't need so many city employees then and could save much more money. Nila Haug *** eSafe scanned this email for malicious content *** ~** IMPORTANT: Do not open attachments from unrecognized senders *** 2/18/03 Page 1 of 1 10: City of Iowa City Cour~il 410 E, Wa~h/ngton, lowaCity 10~52240 IrE: Pm~d (~im ml~d ~o N~e ~ I ~m writing lo you in re.rd ~ tim I~ [~¢ ordi~e Rc~l Pw~ics m~ T~ts". Mom ~lofls, The rationale for m~ng ~l~ ~ ~avlor Cs~lty ~m~l ~hahm b~ ~ ~mpl~ m~cfi~[, ~iag, ~lisb, ~d obtus*, How ~q ~ ~ ~ ~ns/ble ~r ~e I~havior of anmher ~n? ~j~t ~ny. Ifcgmi~[ ~vior ne~ m ~ ~d, imJt ~ m~on~ o~ Landlor~ ~d ~l~ts in Ihs c~m~ nei~ ~ ~ a~ plea~t, ~ ~e ~ing ia g~ ~n~fion. So why go to all ~i~ ~uble for a few ~blem~? Will ~ oMim ~1~ t~m ~w ~bl¢~? iS THIS ORDINANCE NECESgARY? I DO~ T~ SO file://C:\TEMPWIPT8040.JPG 2/18/03 TO: C~y oflo~p_~_Citv_Council .,:,, ....... 410 E Washington, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 !i ~3, :~ 3 l i4~[ l i: 2 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properties"~~ '~'"'/;' ~ '~"~ ~ ,~.rx!:'~\;"l'-~ I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve th~se goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff. The ' ' ~ ..0,~ ;~.~o c^,, rattonale for making Lan .... v-ns .......... :mM behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about eriminul activity on their property? ThePolice Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the unit, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process comp,amble with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a right to appeal if be feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is e/ted for not getting repairs, ete done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &/or their guests" are the group targeted lot"nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now? Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants7 This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within 1000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite7 How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance necessary? I don't think so. Signed: 7qff TO: City of Iowa City Council ~ ~,, 410 E Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 .... ~ ~ RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properties" ~)' ~ , . , ,, ,, ..~ I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve th~se goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? ThePolice Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the trait, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a right to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, etc done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &Jot their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now?. Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within 1000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite? How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinanfe B~ece~ary? I don't think so. TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E Washington, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff. The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? The Police Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the unit, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, ete? Docs the accused tenant have a right to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, ete done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &/or their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now?. Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within 1000 feet of the property. This wide ~rimeter could ene0mpass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite7 How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance necessary? I dpn't think so. TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E Washington, I0wa City, Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properties" 1 am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve th~se goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff. The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? The Police Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the unit, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a right to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, etc done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &/or their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now? Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within 1000 feet of the propemy. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite? How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance necessary? I don't th/tik~o~--",P /? Signed: TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E Washingto owa , Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properties" I am whting to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve th~se goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff. The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their properly? The Police Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the unit, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State taw in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a right to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, etc done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &/or their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now? Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within 1000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite? How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance necessary? I don't think so. TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E Washington, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properties" I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve thbse goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff. The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? The Police Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the unit, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a right to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, ete done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &/or their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now? Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within 1000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite? How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance necessary? I don't think so. 0' TO: City of Iowa City Council ~ ~ 410 E Washington, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 . : ,~ i ~, ~_... RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properties" ~,~ ..... I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve th&se goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff. The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? ThePolice Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the unit, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a right to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, etc done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &gor their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now? Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within 1000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite.'? How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance necessary? I don't think so. TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E Washington, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 .... ':' ~ ~ ~-: !~ 7 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Pro I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve th~se goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff. The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? The Police Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the unit, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a right to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, etc done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &/or their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now? Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target properly and within 1000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite? How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance necessary? I don't think so. TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E Washington, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properties" I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "NuisanCe Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve th~se goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff. The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? The Police Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the umt, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a fight to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, etc done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &/or their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now? Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the fights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within 1000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite? How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Lnndlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance neces~sary? I don't think so. Signed: ' ]~/~ TO: City of Iowa City Council ~ gt n, I City 52240 ~ ,_ ,~ ~ 410EWashin o owa ,Iowa ' ~ ~,~ -~ RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Pro]pea ,,.. ~ I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve th~se goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff. The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease", ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? The Police Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the unit, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a right to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, etc done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &/or their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now? Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within I000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite? How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesnt even know on adjacent property. The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance necessary? I don' ,ink so. /~ TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E Washington, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ...... [ i ~... RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properties" ' I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve th~se goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff. The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? The Police Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the unit, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a right to appeal if be feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, ete done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &/or their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now? Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the fights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within 1000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite? How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance necessary? I don't think/s~. TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E Washington, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 ..... ' RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properti I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve th~se goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff. The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? The Police Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially iftbey are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the trait, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a right to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, etc done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &/or their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now?. Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within I000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite? How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance necessary? I d, eqiYt think so. Signed: TO: City of Iowa City Council 410EW shingto Io aCity Io a52240 ~ ~ '~' ' a n, w , w . : ~,, ~.tlt RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properti¢ . I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve thbse goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? The Police Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the unit, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a right to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know?. ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, etc done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &/or their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now? Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within 1000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite? How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasm tt; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble ~or a few pr~ ~,s? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance,llg~sa~?_~loj 't~l~ink so. TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E Washington, Io City Io a52240 ~ : t, i7 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properties",~. ~, ~' ~ ' ,, I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve th~se goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff. The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? ThePolice Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the unit, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a right to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, etc done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &/or their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now? Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants7 This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within 1000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite7 How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance ne~ssary? I don't think so. TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E Washington, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properties" -- I am whting to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuis~e Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tefiants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve th~se goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city staff. The rationale for making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse titan the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? The Police Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the unit, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, ete? Does the accused tenant have a right to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, etc done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, 8dot their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now? Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within 1000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite? How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance necessary? I don'tlhink so. TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E Washington, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to "Nuisance Rental Properties ..... , ~_\ I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and Tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe, disintegrating housing. However, the methods one uses to achieve th~se goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposed ordinance presents many questions and concerns. The implementation of the ordinance would be costly in time and money for the Landlords, tenants, and the city start: The rationale tbr making Landlords/Property Managers responsible for tenant behavior (especially criminal behavior) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? This ordinance can cause many problems in implementation. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". ....... How is the Landlord to know about criminal activity on their property? The Police Web page is not adequate notification for all Landlords, especially if they are not always in town or do not have email. ........ Eviction of problem/nuisance tenants is required per ordinance. Does this include all inhabitants of the unit, or only the one charged? Is the eviction process compatable with State law in terms of notification, time intervals, etc? Does the accused tenant have a fight to appeal if he feels he is innocent? ........... If an evicted tenant applies for tenancy at another location, is that Landlord restricted from renting to him? How is he to know? ......... If the Landlord is cited for not getting repairs, etc done in a timely manner and loses his rental permit, must the innocent tenant find other housing? ......... "The owner, occupants, &/or their guests" are the group targeted for "nuisance behavior", and the owner is responsible for eviction unless he/she is the one reporting the behavior to authorities. Are Landlords to be the policemen now? Are Landlords to continually supervise tenants? This can create problems and it infringes on the rights of privacy for the tenant. ......... Criminal and other nuisance activities are defined as on the target property and within 1000 feet of the property. This wide perimeter could encompass several properties and Landlords----who will the City cite? How can one Landlord be responsible for people he doesn't even know on adjacent property? The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding; the neighborhoods are safe and pleasant; and, the buildings are in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will this ordinance solve those few problems? Is this ordinance necessary? I don't think so. Signed: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 ' . RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, eom~ble with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, mn t there a better way. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed (name/company) Additional comments: .- TO: Oity of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 ('---) , RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rend Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of cr~miual activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil righm concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a b~a~r way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City oflowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Renlal Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods bee of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with S~_~t¢ Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rightS of both Landiord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant{guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons?ole for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Additional commentS: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposexl Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods flee of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights conc~,-~rns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isa't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY7 I DON'T THINK signed rg' (nam e/company)/~,~t,aS'~ ~ Additional comments: Mr. Richard L. Rugger 2333 Towne House Dr. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 February 1, 2003 TO: City oflowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compalable with Slate Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. ~i~e m~thodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THIlqK (name/company) &//~ ~/1 }/-~5/~ ~i~ Additional comments: HANSON AUTo INC 425 E BURLINGTON ST IOWA CITY' tA 52240 February 1, 2003 TO: City oflowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 r'i~ RE: Proposed Ordinance mlatexi to Nuisance Rental Prope~es I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way?. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) (adar ) < /2 ,2/ Additional comments: Mr. Frank Wilcox 7241 218th Street Way N Forest Lake, MN 55025 Februmy 1, 2003 City CityC ~ ~i,~l. j TO: of Iowa ouncil ~ I ? ' .... 410 E Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties ,~, ~ .:,(Al I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenam. The methodology recommended in this proposal presenB many practical, legal and civil rig,hts concerns. The rationale for making Lundlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~31e for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! blt_5. -Jull~ L. N~lsor~ February I >"' · 2003 © ~ TO: City ofIowa City Council ~>~_~ .,~ 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 ~.~-~:: c.~ RE: nance related to Nuisance Ren es <--, :::. ~: I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nul~lnce c~ Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintngraling housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one pe~on be responsible for the behavior of another perSOn? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY~ I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed (name/company) Additional comments: Brian Grassi 417 lq. 1st St. West Branch, IA 52358 February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance mimed to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in ~gard to thc latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nui~ce Rental Properties and Tenants". Mos~ L~mdlords, Proporty Managers, and tenants wan~ neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and uus~fe/disintegrating housing. However thc methods one us~ to achieve these goals should be practical, ~ost efficient, comparable with Stat~ RentM Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The m~thodolog7 r~ommendcd in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights conc~rus. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) b~h~vior (espocially criminal b~h~vior based on ~omplaints, not cenvi~tion) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one porson b~ respous~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respousibilit~ even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal b¢l~vior needs ~o be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should b~ sure thm the "cum is not wome tl~n the disease'. The majorit7 of Landlords and tenants in this communi~ am law abiding. The neighborhoods ~re safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T TH~NK SO!! Signed (name/company) Additional comments: Brian Ovassi 417 N. 1st St. West Branch, IA 52358 February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with Slate Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights ofbot_h Landlord and tena~. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way?. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS TI-NS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) Additional comments: February l) TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 ]3. W~hin~ton, Iowa City Iowa ~2240 RB: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Ren~ Properfie~ I ~m writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Prol~ties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tcnants want neighborhoods f~e of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintcgrating homing: However thc methods one uses to achieve these goals should be piactical, cost efficient, computable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the chn'l and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers respons~le for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complain~, not convi~ion) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one pe~on be responsfole for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good conditian~ So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE ~cCESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed (name/coml~ny) -~-~-~ ~ Additional comments: .J-JAPPy VALLEY SALES . Jerry Wear ~ores/Gate Ddvo NE City, IA 52240-7968 (319) 351-1028 February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and ansafe/disintegrafing housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be praeticafl, cost efficient, comparable with Stale Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenam. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way~ We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY'? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/comfy) Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many pmcfic~, legal ~d civil ~ghts concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are sate and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Additional comments: Fcbruat~j l, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Remal Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology reeommendeat in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abid'mg. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlord, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respeotfal of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenam. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviotion) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one pe~on be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, mad the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T TI-fiNK SO!! Signed Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and ansafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respoctfifl of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tanant(goest) behavior (espeuially criminal behavior based on compla/nts, not conviet/on) is impractical, battling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsl~vle for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed,/sn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the d/sease~. The majority of Landlords and tenants in this commuuity are law abicl/ng. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all tiffs trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed ~ ~/ /,/ ~! ,' t/~p~,2/J Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Proper/y Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/clisintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed Additional comments: IOWA CITY TIRE & SERVICE 410 KIRWOOD AVE. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 Febmmy 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed,/sn't them a better way? We should be sum that the "cum is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abid'mg. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T TI-mqK SO!! Additional comments: 330 rxi nba Road Io~,;,a C[W. IA. 52245 February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be pra~tic, al, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed (nme/company) Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Prol~ti~s I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to aclu'eve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on comphints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~ole for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (nme/company) (address) -700 Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance ~elated to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating honsing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenam. The methodology reconu-nended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsflfle for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease'. The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! RICHARD MILLER (address) 105 TAFT SPEEDWAY :C;:'A GIT';, ~A ~ :3 Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City oflowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental PropeRies and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, end respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responm'ble for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed Additional comments: F~hnm~ 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of cr/minal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with Stat~ Rental Housing Law, and respeotfid of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making I_andlords/Property managers respousibl¢ for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure I~tt thc "¢tkre is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all thi.~ trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK Signed Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the dvil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recomraend'~I in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on compla'mts, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one pe~on be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse, How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way?. We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK Fcbrua~ 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Renlal Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, eompatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns, The rationale for making landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed c: Additional comments: Febma~ 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties ! am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. A-The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! 4ddmo~ comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlord, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~ole for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SOl! Signed Additional comments: February l, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and uusafe/disintegrafing housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost effieiant, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respeeffal of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil right, s concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If ctiminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this eommunigt are law ~aiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition, So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY'? I DON'T THIlqK SO!! Additional comments: Februa.~- 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods fxee of criminal activity, and un.qafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be prac~icad, cost efficient, come,hie with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Additional comments: Febtua~ 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods fr~ of criminal activity, and unsafe/d/sint~grating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comp~hle with Stale Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant~ The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil ~ghts conce~. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease~. The majority of Lundlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Additional comments: · . ~i ~ Februa~ l, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposal Ordinanco related to Nuisanco Renlai Propertius I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods flee of criminal activity, and uusafe/disintegrating housing. However thc methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatablc with State R~ntal Housing Law, and respectful of thc civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. Thc methodology rccommcndsd in this proposal presents many practical, lcgal and civil rights concerns. Thc rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsl"olc for the behavior of another person? Thc id~ntifiext range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addrusscd, isn't there a bel~r way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than thc disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community arc law abiding. Thc neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and thc housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will thc ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed (name/company) Additional comments: February l, 2003 TO: City oflowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Prope~ies I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlord, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods flee of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THIlqK SO!! (name/company) Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of lows City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! West P~i.n~VII Apartments Signed · (name/company). by: .* ~ David E. Carpenter (sddr,~s) Box 216, West Liberty, IA 52776 Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating honsing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Honsing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the honsing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (address) Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, com~Hble with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and cml fights ccncerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for mt(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on cemplaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in tiffs community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems7 Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY7 I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) / .//~- c Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods frae of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating homing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Homing Law, and respectful of the dvil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Propoaies I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlord, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~ole for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems7 Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY7 I DON'T THINK SO!! Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties ' I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SOH Signed ' / / (name/company) .~ , Additional comments: February 1, 2003 '"' I~.~' ii; ~: ~',~ TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 ( ~' RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance adctmssing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost eftieient, eompatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology reeommendod in this proposal presents mary practical, legal and civil rights conc~,-n'ns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods ave safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Additional comments: 3158 TT Avenue North English, Iowa 52316 February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Coon¢il 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want ncighborhoods free of criminal activity, and tmsafe/disintegrafing housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comlmtable with State R~tal Housing Lsw, and respectful of the civil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The m~hodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (esp~ially crimirml behavior based on complain~, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respon,~ole for the behavior of another person7 The identified rang~ of respous~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and teunnts in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition~ So why go to all this ~rouble for a few problems7 Will the ordinance solve those few problems7 IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY7 ! DON'T THINK SOU Si~ned Additional comments: Lauren & Nancy Wear 498 Buckeye Rd. WestLiberty, lA 52776 February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 C RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Prop~ties '-< ' ' ' I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Mos~ Landlords, Property Manago~ and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be pra~ica~ cost efficient, compatable with State R~nlal Housing Law, and resp~i~ul of tho oivil and individual fights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in thin proposal presents many p, actical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~"ole for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respous~iliiy even extends to the adjacent propmy. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenams in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK Additional commen~: FcbrnaE~ 1, 2003 ' ' TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The m~thodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY7 I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed ~Bar~~ (name/company) Newman Property-Rental House Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties ' I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Properly Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO! !' Signed A_ "'"'% /~ ('~ (name/company) ~ ~ Additional comments: February 1, 2003 ~..~I ~;~ TO: City of Iowa City Council 410E. Washington, Iowa City lowa 52240 I . 1t RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties ~ I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and temqm. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person7 The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems7 Will the ordinance solve those few problems? so. (name/company) ~ - It/Ucgf Jl~ TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 B. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordlnanc~ related to Nuisance Rental I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinanc~ addressing "lquisance Remal Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Manage~, and tenants want neighborhoods f~e of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing~ However the mC, hods one uses to achieve these goals should be practiead, cost efficient, comparable with Stat~ Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the oivil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The mcthodolol~r recommended in thi.~ proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The mfiunal¢ for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenaot(gucst) behavior (csp~ially criminal behavior based on complaints, not ennviotion) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be rcsponm'ble for the behavior of another person? The identified range of respens~ility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems7 Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY7 I DON'T THINK SOl! Signed Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa $2240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in re~ard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants wa~ neighborhoods f~ee of criminal activity, and tmsafe/disintegrafing housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be pracfieok cost efft¢ient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isa't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse titan the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) (address) Additional comments: '-) Sara and Jason Imhof 2233 10th Street Coralville, IA 52241 Februa~ 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenantfguest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not ennviotion) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsl~ole for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed Additional comments: Joseph Chri~ner 412 $ Governor St. # A Iowa City, IA 52240-~619 February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "care is not worse than the disease~. The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed (name/company) Additional comments: Ga~ ~-~e A~:Sns .... Cedar Rapids, lA 52405 -- February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disimegrafing housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable w/th State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil fights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed Jl February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost effi¢ienL comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenanL The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be reslxmsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems7 IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY'? I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) / d'r~ . (address) q ! 5'- ~. /~.~-v~/,~ ~ /. ~ - Additional comments: Thoma~ M. ~ SNA_ _-ON TOOLS tlSE. B~ ~ February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ord/nance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person7 The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems7 Will the ordinance solve those few problems7 IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!! Signed (name/company) ~ Additional comments: , ~ 5075 Cmstview Hei~.ht~ Dr. '~ Beaendorf, ~ 5~7~2 February 1, 2003 TO: City oflowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinenee addressing"Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE lXlECESSAR~~ Signed ~ ~ (addle,ss) C9 6 1 Additional comments: Februmy 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance ~elatexl to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in this proposal presents mall3, pracfic~, legal and civil rights centering. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~le for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO!{ (name/company) Additional co~e~: February 1, 2003 TO: City oflowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I ara writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However the methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, compatable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodology recommended in tl~;~is proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenantfguest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be respons~ole for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should be sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY'/ I DON'T THINK SO!! (name/company) ~,, ~ Additional comments: February 1, 2003 TO: City of Iowa City Council 410 E. Washington, Iowa City Iowa 52240 RE: Proposed Ordinance related to Nuisance Rental Properties I am writing to you in regard to the latest proposed ordinance addressing "Nuisance Rental Properties and Tenants". Most Landlords, Property Managers, and tenants want neighborhoods free of criminal activity, and unsafe/disintegrating housing. However thc methods one uses to achieve these goals should be practical, cost efficient, comparable with State Rental Housing Law, and respectful of the civil and individual rights of both Landlord and tenant. The methodolog3' recommended in ti,is proposal presents many practical, legal and civil rights concerns. The rationale for making Landlords/Property managers responsible for tenant(guest) behavior (especially criminal behavior based on complaints, not conviction) is impractical, baffling, foolish, and obtuse. How can one person be responsible for the behavior of another person? The identified range of responsibility even extends to the adjacent property. If criminal behavior needs to be addressed, isn't there a better way? We should he sure that the "cure is not worse than the disease". The majority of Landlords and tenants in this community are law abiding. The neighborhoods are safe and pleasant, and the housing in good condition. So why go to all this trouble for a few problems? Will the ordinance solve those few problems? IS THIS ORDINANCE NECESSARY? I DON'T THINK SO! Signed (name/company) J~ ~.g~'. ~ & _~' Additional comments: DIANA & GEORGE BACULIS 1018 N. SUMMIT ~T. IOWA CITY, IA 52245 City of Iowa City MEMORANDUM Date: February 12, 2003 To: City Clerk From: Beth Pfohl, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for February 19, 2003 City Council meeting: Installation of two bus stop signs on Rohret Road and Cae Drive As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Action: Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A(19), two bus stop signs will be installed on Rohret Road. The first sign will be located near the intersection of Rohret Road and Ranier Drive, and the second sign will be located near the intersection of Cae Drive and Mormon Trek Boulevard. Comment: This action is being taken at the request of Iowa City Transit. jccogt p/mem/bp-rohret rd.d oc Tentative Agreement between City of Iowa City and Police Labor Relations Organization of Iowa City February 12, 2003 Subject to ratification by the parties' respective principals. The parties agree to the following: 1. A one-year contract for fiscal year 2004. 2. Amend Article XVIlI, Section 1 by changing 4% per month to 5% per month, subject to a cap of $35 per month for the first six months of FY04, and subject to a cap of $40 per month for the second six months of FY 04. 3. An across-the-board wage increase of three percent (3%). 4. Amend Article IX as follows: Amend Section 4 as proposed by the Union, with the addition of a third sentence to the new paragraph a. as follows: "Such overtime assignments shall be subject to limitation as to the number of hours based on the Chief's determination taking into consideration the safe and efficient operation of the police department." 5. All other provisions of the CBA remain unchanged. l~o~-~he J~nion '/// For the City ~/ J Dorothy M. Paul 608 Larch Lane Iowa City, IA 52245 STATEMENT TO THE IOWA CITY COUNCIL RELATIVE TO RESOLUTION AGAINST THE WAR IN IRAQ One of the reasons given to those of us supporting a resolution against the war in Iraq is that the Iowa City City Council deals only with local issues. There is ample precedent for members of this City Council to adopt resolutions encouraging the President or Congress to take certain actions with regard to international relations. On August 1, 1995 the Iowa City City Council adopted a resolution encouraging the U.S. Senate to ratify the UN International Convention on the Eradication of Discrimination Against Women. Following the examples of the Burlington City Council in 1986 and the city of Grinnell in 1987, the Iowa City Council supported the U. S. Senate ratification of the UN Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination in the early 1990's. In the 1980's the Iowa City City Council passed a resolution making Iowa City a Nuclear Free Zone. At that time, Mayor Mary Neuhauser told Council members "it was time to get off the dime." 18 February 2003 PEACE RESOLUTION for the Iowa City Council February 18, 2003 Alisa Meggitt, 5/6 grade Iowa City teacher I come before you as a teacher in the ICCSD, and I am here to express my support for this resolution because I care about children. This war is a threat to our children at home and abroad. More than 11 million American children are living in poverty. Ten million American children do not have health insurance. Millions of American students attend public schools that are grossly Underfunded. And in our own community, the Iowa City Emergency Housing Project reports that nearly half of the shelter residents are families with children. The children in our nation and community have unmet needs that require substantial public funding. At the same time, conservative estimates reveal that Bush's war on Iraq will cost American's $100 billion dollars. Iowa's portion alone translates to $638 million dollars, enough to provide medical services, affordable housing, education, extra-curricular programs, social services, and a promising future for Iowa's most precious commodity...its children. What do we value more? Sadly, access to critical services is not the only thing at stake for Iowa's children. Their families are also threatened. 2,300 Iowans, including many mothers and fathers, have been deployed to prepare for an attack on Iraq. It is not fair to send our children's parents away to fight an unjust war. On an even more compelling note, this war's threat to children transcends national boundaries. Did you know that US bombing of 1,400 water supply and sewage treatment plants and US led sanctions kill an estimated 5,000 Iraqi children every single month? UNICEF estimates that 500,000 Iraqi children have already died as a result of these combined efforts. We are committing genocide in Iraq at the expense of innocent Iraqi children. They have committed no crime, and don't deserve to be penalized for poor leadership any more than American children do. Your support of this resolution will make m/job easier. As a member of Iowa City School District's Multicultural/Gender Fair Education Committee, my job is to teach for tolerance. Last year, Muslim hate crimes in America increased from 24 to 491 cases. Declaring war on Iraq will increase this tragic figure exponentially. How can I convince my students that people of all races, places and religions have value if we engage in this racist war? Finally, citizenship skills serve as one of the three pillars of public education. My job calls for promoting tolerance for diversity, teaching non-violent problem solving skills, and making responsible choices. Again, your vote for this resolution will make my job easier. As a teacher I am asking you to consider the price children will pay for this war .... locally, nationally and abroad, and urge you to join more than 90 local governments nationwide in supporting this important resolution. A student gave me this pin last week, and I want close by sharing it with you. MARY'S PIN: WHATEVER YOU DO MAY SEEM INSIGNIFICANT, BUT IT'S MOST IMPORTANT THAT YOU DO IT. GANDHI You may think that this local resolution is not valuable, but it means the world of difference for children in Iraq and Iowa City. Thank you for your consideration. We spend I $.7 billion o geot ($S2 lol eooh foxpogel) in loleign old fo help fhe u;odd oncl $$09 billion ($1600 opieoe in foxe/) fo lighf ii." Women Sflike ~o~ Peooe new~leffe~