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2004-08-31 Correspondence
i ~ 1 1::[1 CITY OF IOWA CITY 3 1 =~':::-'''''¡;¡~!t £~W~ MEMORANDUM ~~-=.~ ...,., &.L. Date: August16,2004 To: City Council ()JJf' From: Anissa Williams, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for August 31 City Council Meeting Consent Calendar: Change parking meter term in the 100 block of South Clinton Street from 60 minutes to 30 minutes 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(17), change the parking meter term for the following parking meters located in the 100 block of South Clinton Street from 60-minute term to 30-minute term: CL103S,CL105S, CL113S, CL117S. Comment This action is being taken at the request of the Old Capitol Town Center developer in conjunction with the lease of space in Old Capitol Town Center. mgr/agd items/aw-agd .doc - - --- .. ;~ ..:c,- - U_ ~ -- lD - U_ c=: <,,¡-" U<' :::~ 0 ! i CITY OF IOWA CITY ~~~~'t MEMORANDUM ,,~..gu.~ ....,..~ Date: August 16,2004 To: City Council Jeff Davidson, Assistant Director, Dept. of Planning and Community Development ~ From: Re: Request from Old Capitol Town Center developer; metered parking on Clinton Street On your August 31 City Council meeting consent calendar is an item requested by the developers of Old Capitol Town Center in conjunction with their lease of space to Hills Bank and Gazette Communications. They have requested four on-street parking spaces on Clinton Street near the Washington Street intersection be converted from 60-minute meter term to 30-minute meter term. The goal is to create additional turnover of parking at this location, and allow more persons to conduct short-term transactions in the area. This is a policy matter for the City Council. It is appropriate for these parking spaces to be used for short-term parking; staff does not have a strong opinion on whether they should be 30-minute or 60-minute meters. Several years ago there were many 30-minute on-street parking spaces in downtown Iowa City. A decision was made by the City Council at that time to convert them all to 60-minute meter term. You may wish to discuss this matter at your August 30 work session to determine if there is a majority of the City Council who wants to proceed. Let me know if you have any questions. ppdadm/mem/old cap.doc , ~~! ~ 1./jL~ \ ! \ ~u\ July 20,2004 OLD CAPITOL Ernie Lehman TOWN CENTER Mayor 410 E. Washington St. City of Iowa City Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Ernie: Several months ago we talked about the possibility of converting the metered parking along Clinton Street adjacent to the mall to 15-30 minute meters. Since our conversation, we have signed leases with Hills Bank and Gazette Communications. Both businesses have expressed that they too would like the meters along the mall shortened, and the Gazette's lease is in fact contingent on working through parking issues. Shortening the meters would allow customers of these businesses (as well as other stores on Clinton Street) to park closely if they are conducting quick transactions. The quicker turnover ofthe meters would allow more people to get in and out quickly. At this time, we would like to make a formal request that this change be submitted to the City Council for approval. If you have any questions or need anything further, please contact me at 631-0548. cc: Joe Fowler, City ofIowa City Jeff Davidson, City of Iowa City John Benson, Hills Bank & Trust Chuck Peters, Gazette Communications OLD CAPITOL TOWN CENTER 201 South Clint en Str~et (:1 Suite 300 e Iowa Citv, lcJ\,,'êL 521..:1·0 ,) 1 i.'.',7~'~5g (t- F,-L':-;:mile: ~ 1·j.j3~;,S75?- i ~ 1 CITY OF IOWA CITY~ --= -~ ~~w~'t MEMORANDUM ,,~ -=.~ .....~ Date: August 18, 2004 To: City Council From: Anissa Williams, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner o;i' Re: Item for August 31 City Council meeting consent calendar: Change in on-street parking regulation in the 200 block of South Linn Street 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(17), remove the following on-street parking meters located in the 200 block of South Linn Street: L213S, L215S, L217S. Comment This action is being taken pursuant to the Plaza Towers construction project development agreement to enable the construction of a hotel drop-off lane. mgr/agd itemsJaw-agd8-18-04.doc r-'~.) 0 c:" C:;ì >c '·7:; -~ ¡ ¡ - -"- 1...0 ~ -r¡ -..,.... -.-! _..~ - -j - .. - 1...0 i ~ 1 CITY OF IOWA CITYr:;w £~~~-r MEMORANDUM ~~-gg.' ..... ----- Date: August 25, 2004 To: City Clerk o.»J From: Anissa Williams, Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for August 31, 2004 City Council meeting: Installation of NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS with arrow signs in the 200 block of Prentiss Street 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(10) of the City Code, R7-12 signs with arrows indicating NO PARKING BETWEEN SIGNS will be installed on the south side of the 200 block of Prentiss Street from the intersection of Dubuque Street to approximately 200 feet east of the intersection with Dubuque Street. Comment: This action is being taken to keep access open to a private parking area on the south side of Prentiss Street. mgr/agd/aw-prentiss.doc -n I, N ~--- (J1 ~ m Tl -, {'~) - _.J ,~ <.:.: r- ~ - - ~ 3 4 Mike Porter FI LE D 760 Forest Edge Drive ZDG4 ß.UG I I Ail 8: 42 Coralville, IA 52241 C,'I-\ ,f ('_i :-"í~[/ August 11, 2004 j I Y uu::rir\ IQW!:.c ,r'ITV ¡')WA ¡l~.. \ ~ 1 ! ;,' \.. Council Members 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear City Council Members, The attached pages are a response that I wrote to questions from The Gazette newspaper. I figured I would send you a copy just in case something they print sounds inaccurate when taken out of context. Sincerely, fVJr- vV10/l Mike Porter --------.---..----.---------.-.---.-- ...---_.. CII f=fJ I [cc,_c___ Iowa City bar/alcohol survey "~rL Ai IG I I AM 8: 42 I.U J, '~ (Please return by July 31) Clf! .'" n,,/ J r L;L.ì.:J--'.1\ OW(~ ('il'v' l(ìVíA 'I , r ì \.....> t i i I........ ~ Establishment: I~, e, S ( 1 1\'1 MI' t J () Vl e . £ V eel To Þ. e. '$ Your name: ..M~ Vo r-t <tr Contact Number: 331-25<13 Would you support a minimum entry age of 21 for bars? _ Yes -A-No Do you think Iowa Cit~ has too many alcohol licenses? Why? ~ f' (? q, +- tA c... ¡IY) UV\ 1 .Do you believe c.urrent police enforc~ment of under age drinking regulations is effective? _ Yes -X No . .:. If no, what would you do to improve enforcement? )c e... Q. ·H t:<.d" ....e.yt f Has your establishment had an administrative hearing or fines imposed in the past two ~ for violating of alcohol laws? Yes _No Do you believe the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division's enforcement of civil penalties OIA foJIowing sales to ~rs has been an effective way to curb sales to ~ors? .-.( Ðe. \ ,¿v e- i - Yes _No ______ ~ \' to U;e.. ""'-- . WG<I. " , '\\ Jò-, e' eJe If no, how would you improve enforecement of those laws barring underage sales? . ~ v\Òe.,~ ~OJ ("p~ n.+-\,{)t~'Me.* Have employees from your establishment participated in training opportunities with po~and Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division? Yes _No Do you feel too much of the burden of enforcement is placed at the hands of bar owners rÿthan individuals? Yes __No If YES, what would you do to balance the responsibility of individuals charged with violations? - Would you like to see one procedure (i.e. wristbands, ill scanning) mandated for entry into bars if it decreased potential penalties against establishment owners? Ä Yes _No Thank you for you time and participation in this survey! . '. . . . r-.' C:::' .- = Q .Ç z0. ~ -r\ y-~ G' -- ...¿. - -- ,,, - \íÍ\ ~C) c--. ' ..-"'1 /. :!:'" I ' ;:-.....'rn -" V n)~) ..:- ':{¿/' C? ;;:- )7 ("..) Would you support a minimum entry age of twenty-one for bars? NO There is absolutely no fair way to separate bars and restaurants. Then what about entertainment venues such as comedy shows and bands. All of a sudden a young adult would no longer be able to attend our comedy club. Good-bye comedy! We rely on our restaurant, entertainment and the bar to pay the bills at The Summit. f"~-=' c::::) - c::::'> Off-premises liquor sales sky-rocketed last year with the 19 ordinance. ~t ~ -n premises keg sales nearly doubled. These are facts that you can verify~;:; .:1 'â-> - ordinance would make a dangerous situation worse! Although the 19 orÇtliánce:::. ~ is not the best solution, I still feel it is a fair compromise. -j ç~ CIj "_I _ 'J'.""' ' . "_ C~\, :;: \.J ~-:::) ",::o!. Cf) :2:/' .. ? ~ Do you think Iowa City has too many liquor licenses? YES I know I'm being hypocritical here, but the market is way over saturated. Bars are opening and closing like clockwork downtown. You really have to be at the top of your game to survive. It has become a cut-throat market and a twenty-one ordinance will make it worse. The city really needs to reconsider some zoning laws for downtown Iowa City. What would you do to improve enforcement? First of all, enforcement has gotten out of control. One In six University of Iowa student leave Iowa City with a criminal record. That's a travesty! The police department writes hundreds of underage drinking tickets every year and they haven't stopped underage drinking yet. No surprise. They are not going to. When young adults come to the University of Iowa they already have preconceived notions on alcohol and have already started to use it. Most view themselves as adults and as adults they feel they have a right to drink alcohol regardless whether it is illegal for 19 & 20 year old adults or not. In other words, drinking is an adult thing to do and college students perceive themselves as adults. Most rational thinking people believe a 19 year old having a glass of wine with dinner to be a responsible drinker and most people would think two drinks while watching a comedy show is responsible. However, most rational thinking people would think drinking a twelve pack and getting into a car and driving to be very irresponsible. The actual problem starts somewhere in between. Our City Counsel has expressed that they consider the over consumption and abuse of alcohol the real problem... and they are right on! Why then hasn't the department concentrated their enforcement on alcohol abuse? The police claim they only write a public intoxication ticket if the perpetrator is doing something else. Why then can't they use the same standard with writing an underage ticket? After all, what is worse: a 20 year old with a drink in his/her hand, but otherwise behaving, or an intoxicated person at any age? Currently, most students wear an underage drinking ticket as a badge of honor. Other than a little whimpering when having the ticket issued they feel no remorse and there is no negative social stigma attached to getting an underage ticket. In Iowa City, it is accepted as normal. If officers were to write tickets for underage drinking only to the irresponsible acting drinkers, people that are also doing something else wrong, then the ticket would mean something. If you get an underage ticket then you would be the social outcast, not the norm. Nobody would want to explain the embarrassing circumstances behind their ticket! All of a sudden there is a negative social stigma attached to the ticket and we are fighting irresponsible drinking. . Another way to improve enforcement would be to write tickets equally. The police say they rarely will write an underage ticket at a house or apartment party. Why ignore the underage people drinking beer bongs from a keg? Irresponsible drinking... yes. Ticket... no. What was the underlying message here? The police say that they enforce laws stricter in a bar because we are licensed. I will use the same argument. We have a liquor license. We also have a food service license from the health department. We also meet building and fire codes. We also have yearly criminal background checks for our management. We also train our staff internally and with TIPS, the police department, and the RVAP (Rape Victim Advocacy Program). We also pay taxes. We also have adequate restroom facilities. We also clean our facility and the sidewalk in front. We also ID at the door and wristband accordingly. We also do not allow 18 yr olds or high school children in at night. We also monitor for illegal drugs. We also have insurance. We are also located in a commercial zone where noise is tolerable. We also close at 2:00 AM. You get the picture! I'.J 0 c:.> "'" Do you believe the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division's enforcem~~f ;:: civil penalties following sales to underage has been an effective way!ó f:; -r¡ curb sales to underage? º (-; = ~ -_/~\ - "'..' [/1 I' , :n. O~?;! -4.. ;--J U ~/......, co ~ .ç::- w flLCD I'm on the fence here. Z004 AUG II AM 8: 43 There are two major problems with this law. C\,\' ",~Dl , \ ( 1,_jL_lJ ì! ' ci0ì^"\ h~ì\l IOWA The owner's of Fitzpatrick's, The Union, and The Airliner ö'st t r'buslnesses while the server who committed the criminal act gets a $500 fine and is working the next day at another establishment without a care in the world. This needs to be chanqed immediatelv! The server should be at least prohibited from serving alcohol for a period of no less than six months and be fined a minimum of $5,000.00. This would make them not serve underage patrons. The threat of losing their job means nothing when a bartender knows that there are 30 other bars that they can go work at. The law is verv uniust. The other problem with enforcing civil penalties is that a criminal conviction of the bartender is not required at all to have a civil penalty imposed. In other words, a court of law could find that the bartender did not break the law or do anything wrong, but the State of Iowa will still impose a penalty. Essentially, the State relies on the word of an untrained 19 year old volunteer conducting a sting, but will not rely on the court system. Once aqain, this is very unjust. However, if the aforementioned inequities could be changed and if the police department fairly enforced the laws by checking all bars and restaurants equally, then this could be an effective tool. What would you do to balance the responsibility of individuals charged with violations? Once again, servers need much stricter penalties for serving underage patrons. Another thought here: The penalty for going 85 in a 65 m.p.h. speed zone is worse than 75 in a 65. The penalty for stealing a car is worse than stealing a sweater. The penalty for murder is worse than the penalty for manslaughter. Why is the penalty for underage drinking the same for a 20 year old adult and a 17 year old child? They are different offenses aren't they? Could a different structure benefit the bar owner, the server, the underage person and the community? Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr __C__-'---""-"'-'" "---., From: West, Vicki [Vicki.West@churchdwight.com] Sent: Friday, August 20, 2004 8:42 AM To: 'cou ncil@iowa-city.org' Subject: Drinking Age I fully support the minimum age of 21 for being in a bar! I have an incoming freshman at Iowa and would appreciate you being more interested in his welfare than that of the bar owner making money. These young men and women need guidance when they are away from home for the 1st time Thank you so much. It's so refreshing to see that you support young lives before $$$. Vicki West Quality Control Lab Tech Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Oskaloosa Plant 64] -673-85] 4 vicki. west@churchdwight.com ------~ The information contained in this message may be confidential and/or subject to legal privilege, and is for the use of the intended addressee only. Any unauthorized use, dissemination or copying of the information in this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this message. 8/20/2004 Gal 3 5 IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 1801 South Riverside Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246 , Office Phone (319) 356-5045 ,. August 13, 2004 Dear City Council, Last night at the Airport Commission meeting we voted to terminate the contract with the current airport manager. Please be assured that arrangements are in place for full-time day to day management of the airport. The current FBO Jet Air will provide these services on an interim basis until the completion and implementation of the new Airport Strategic Plan. At that time, the Commission will determine and implement a management structure best suited to reach our goals. Thank you for your support. v::;; Randy Rartw;~ Iowa City Airport Commission ,..,~ 0 = = :2:0 ..t;- :Þo ):>:=; c: fl , G") 0--< - -{c:; 0.) I .:-<':1- III n, "'" ' , ë~ 2;2 ::¡¡: t----¡ - '-...-J ~/--... - » .. - U) IOWA CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 1801 South Riverside Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246 Office Phone (319) 356-5045 ,. 25 August 2004 Dear City Council, I am pleased to report that today we have received written confirmation from the FAA of approval for the Runway 7-25 project in the amount of $1,391,058. This is great news for the City of Iowa City. This result was arrived at through the hard work of many others including past Commission members, City employees and City Council members. On behalf of the current Iowa City Airport Commission, I would like to thank them for their efforts and pledge to continue to work towards the successful implementation of this important project. Sincerely, Iowa City Airport Commission Cc: City Council Steve Atkins, City Manager ....., 0 co."> => ~o ....- þ.... -J c= GJ 11 (-..., ~-~ .. / N - ---i j:-~ 0> ! .--" > 'Tl -. ......., ¡¡""' ::D' r"""'\ :0 - ;~ '-../- \.J ~- /" \oD :<:: » C> w ~~ U.S. Department of Transportation Central Region 901 Locust Federal Aviation Iowa, Kansas, Kansas City, Missouri 64106 Administration Missouri, Nebraska (816) 329-2600 August 24, 2004 f',.J 0 = Mr. Randy Hartwig c.:::::;:. > -,,- Airport Commission Chair c::--O ~ ..;.;;:.=: c.::: 629 South Riverside Drive en !l (-~ ~. N Iowa City, IA 52246 ---; r'-' m '.-- --¡ '- . - ....' ill in Jt:.~ 522 '--, Dear Mr. Hartwig: - , . \J <,,-""'" \.D Iowa City Municipal Airport » C) AlP No. 3-19-0047-10 c...> Grant Offer Enclosed is the Grant Offer, in duplicate, issued by the authority of the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration on behalf of the United States to pay the Government's share of the allowable project costs up to a maximum of$I,391,058 for airport development as set forth in the Grant Offer. Your attention is invited to the terms and conditions set forth in the Grant Offer. Please note special condition numbers 17 and 18, these conditions restrict reimbursement to 90%, until an Exhibit A Property Map and Evidence of Title has been submitted and approved.. If the terms of the Grant are satisfactory, it must be accepted on or before August 27,2004, and returned to me immediately. To successfully execute the Grant Offer, follow these steps: 1. After appropriate action has been taken by the sponsor's governing body, the Sponsor's authorized representative signs each copy of the Grant Offer. 2. Authorized representative's signature is duly attested or notarized. 3. Sponsor's seal is impressed or affixed. If sponsor does not have a seal, a notary stamp or seal should be affixed in accordance with state law. 4. After the execution of the Grant Offer, the sponsor's attorney must certify that the sponsor's acceptance of the Grant Offer complies with state and local law, and constitutes a legal and binding obligation of the Sponsor. If the Certificate of Sponsor's Attorney is not signed and dated on or after the date of execution, Grant Agreement will be returned for correction. 5. Immediately following execution of the documents, fax a copy ofthe first and last pa!!e ofthe Grant A!!reement to my attention at (816) 329-2610, then return an original of the Grant Agreement to me. The remaining copy of the Grant Agreement is for your records. You are reminded of your AlP obligation to implement and maintain a satisfactory pavement maintenance program. AlP Guide No 1751 Maintenance Program Guidance outlines the minimum requirements for this program. This guide can be found on our web site at http://www.faa.gov/arp/ace/aip-1751.cfm. If you have any questions regarding pavement maintenance programs, please contact Doug Johnson, Regional Paving Engineer at (816) 329- 2616. If you have any questions, please contact me at (816) 329-2629. Sincerely, ~tl({r- Airport Engineer - IA Enclosure 'f'..:,; 0 c"", = ;:Eo ....- ~ '1:>-- c:: - -j Go Il 0-' N --i C) ~ ¡- __< ¡m :r-¡ !'"1'1 :to>- ' I :;=::;: :J] -- ,'·--1 '---' ~~~ \---1 <-/'... \.0 ~ a t.) Marian Karr From: Forrest Holly [forrest-holly@uiowa.edu] Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 5:05 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Cc: "Iowa City Airport Commission" Subject: Airport Commission Decision Dear Council; I just wanted to thank you for what I think is a wise decision, namely to give our new Airport Commission members a chance to follow through on their new initiatives, and build the momentum that is needed. I know it was a close decision, but I believe the Commission will prove to have been I^lorthy of your trust and confidence. Forrest Holly ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------- I Forrest M. Holly Jr., P.E. I Holly and Associates I 2010 Ridgeway Drive I Iowa City, IA 52245 USA I hollywater (at) attglobal.net I http://pws.prserv.net/hollywater ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ 1 Marian Karr From: Eleanor M. Dilkes Sent: Tuesday, August 24,20049:10 AM To: 'Ziewacz@mchsi.com' Cc: ·City Council Subject: Iowa City Airport Dear Mr. Ziewacz, Your e-mail of August 9, 2004 to the City Council inquiring about the procedures for putting a voter-initiated referendum about the airport on the ballot has been referred to me for response. Pursuant to Section 330.17 of the Iowa Code, upon the Council's receipt of a valid petition as provided in Section 362.4 of the Iowa Code the Council must submit to the voters the question of whether management and control of the airport should be continued in the Airport Commission. Under Section 362.4 of the Iowa Code such a petition is valid if signed by eligible electors of the city equal in number to ten percent of the persons who voted at the last preceding regular city election. You should refer to the noted Iowa Code sections for specifics about the petition process. Eleanor Dilkes City Attorney -----Original Message----- From: Stan Ziewacz [mailto:ziewacz@mchsi.com] Sent: Sunday, August 08, 20049:47 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Iowa City Airport I'm very disappointed that Reginia Bailey, Bob Elliott, Mike O'Donnell, and Dee Vanderhoff voted against letting voters exercise their democratic right to decide on the status of the Iowa City airport. I would very much appreciate it if the council would inform the public about their rights on this issue. I understand we have the right to vote these four councilors out of office but that is some time down the line and I'm not an advocate of single issue voting. What are the procedures for putting a voter-initiated referendum about the airport on the ballot? Thank you, Stan Ziewacz 304 Ronalds Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245-1942 319-338-3388 Ziewacz@mchsi.com 1 ~ 3 6 Marian Karr From: Amy [amy@avalon.net] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 7:35 AM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Jazz Fest Dear City Council, I was sort of dismayed by the recent request by Jazz Fest organizers for city money in order to pay its debts this year. First of all, there is such thing as event insurance which would have covered loses due to rain. Second of all, I don't see how the city can afford to pay these debts yet continuously threaten to shut down Friday Night Concert Series due to monetary concern. If the city uses its public event funding to pay for a past event such as Jazz Fest, would this not threaten future events which may have more public relevance? Most people I've talked to about Jazz Fest have mediocre feelings towards the event and tend to stay away. Personally, I say if it can't support itself, perhaps it should not be. Sincerely, Amy Martin 11 Durham Ct Iowa City 1 THE IOWA CITY/CORALVILLE JAYCEEç=.J "Leadership Through Involvement" P.O. BOX 2358 - IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244 Council Members 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 July 26, 2004 Dear Council Members: The Iowa City/Coralville Jaycees sincerely thank you for your support of "Celebrate America" - the 2004 Iowa City 4th of July Fireworks Festival. We hope that you were able to attend and that you had an enjoyable evening. This 45 year tradition for the Jaycees is an important symbol of pride in our country and community. We value the City's financial support of this project and hope that it can continue. As always we had great cooperation from the Parks, Fire and Police Departments. Sincerely, The 2004 I.C./Coralville Jaycees' Fireworks Committee ~~ Q~~~ ~,..) 0 C::::~1 = >0 "'" þ=:: c:: ) G'") T 1....- '\ -- , o· f - --i C"-~.' U1 _-<r !Tì m :Þ> ---ï"J - ,-, O-~...i -'0- '. ; ;2:^ ~~ co » - C) JAYCe ~ = := - ª --= ~.J - ~ ~ (0) .'l.llf:f.~'r"'::L"Jr¡.lr.J·..'r" 1:1",-..1.:11".1 " 1'I"i": ' [;[] 3 8 Marian Karr From: Youngsung Kim [youngsung-kim@uiowa.edu] Sent: Monday, August 02,200410:37 PM To: terry-robinson@iowa-city.org; steve-atkins@iowa-city.org; cou nci I@iowa-city.org; dale- helling@iowa-city.org Cc: terry-trueblood@iowa-city.org; steve-atkins@iowa-city.org; cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: Some more explanations Dear Terry Robinson 22m is come from the follwing equation. 50mph ~ 50 mile * 1609 m/mile /3600seconds = 22.347m If you could not cut the weeds for the better view of the drivers, how about installing a convex mirror on the side of the road? I think it could be helpful to see the opposite side traffic. Thank you. Kim, Young sung IIHR--Hydroscience & Engineering The University of Iowa C. Maxwell Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory Iowa City IA 52242-1585 USA (0)319-384-0647 (H)319-353-4969 E-mail)youngsung-kim@uiowa.edu yskim68@dreamwiz.com 1 a:o 3 9 FII r=r; ·~.L,._.. _..,~r~ 2004 AUG -3 ÂÌî IOBWculis Mobile Homes Inc. IOV~!\rSP\~E:~~", 2128 S. Riverside Dr. . ) I " "jd10wa City, Iowa 52246 July 22, 2004 Iowa City, Ia. The Honorable Lehman and Iowa City Council, We have lived at 2128 S. Riverside Dr. for 38 years, I have lived in Iowa City for 61 years. We have seen many changes some good, some bad. Allowing a used car lot across from our home has got to be the BLOOPER of the year award. Trash blowin~ into our yard and court, noise, , speeding, tires squealing24 hours a 'day, Tdaysa week. Overflowing dumpsters, junk cars, broken glass~ old motors, transmission, etc. thrown on the ground: How would you like to look out your windows and see this? Brian Embree (owner of car lot), said Julie Tallman gave him the O.K. to start parking cars in my yard (city right of way).Julie Tallman also told Brian the my brother George and I were on the city's short list. When I finally got hold of Julie Tallman (many unreturned calls), she said she wasn't going to get into a pissing contest. When asked aþout the short, list that George and David were on, shé safd we w~re1îke little old ladies, bothering her and John Bolvey. I only called Jöhn because she wasn't returning my calls. She said to quite pestering John Bolvey. Pardon me, I thought the City employees were there to help the citizens of Iowa City with problems. I think it is very inappropriate for a city employee to speak to citizens like this. If this sounds like a little old lady, so be it. What is wrong with a little old lady? And what is the Cities short list? j:;;U~ /, ~&A David A. Baculis Sr & Karen Baculis '" 0 c.:;::. = ~o ..r- j> p-¡ c: -/ G",) TI C) , I ..- -~" w ¡ --j, : /r~ :T] ~n"'""': :ru- O";·J :J;: --. U 'S: /' c::> :Þ: CJ1 Cf) City Newsbytes: The Official E-Newsletter for the City of Atlanta ~ Marian Karr -~--~ From: Mayor's Office of Communications [citynewsbytes@atlantaga.gov] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 5:09 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: City Newsbytes 08-04-04 August 4 , 2004 IN THIS ISSUE · Expo to Help Vendors Understand the Procurement Process · Pryor .Street RE~opens t~. Traffiç After ~-Illonth Construction Closure · 8viéltion CalJlQ..Givetllight to Y"Quth_Dreams · The Atlanta Police D~RartmenU~.J~e~rÜ~ed.for Winning Campaigns · Atlanta Workforce Development Agency Holds Cor¡:Jorate Lunc~n-Learn · McGhee Tennis Center Events A Big Hit · Rave Reviews · Weekly Feature~ Expo to Help Vendors Understand the Procurement Process Atlanta is certainly a business friendly city. Atlanta ranks #1 in small business growth and has a well-established national reputation for providing business opportunities for minority and female businesses. In an effort to maintain our best in class status and make sure Atlanta business are aware of our services, the Department of Procurement will host a Vendor Expo on Thursday, August 19 at the Atlanta Civic Center from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The expo is an information and networking event for general and subcontractors, minority and female business owners providing an opportunity to learn important information on how to do business with the City of Atlanta including: · Technical assistance to business owners who wish to do business with the City of Atlanta; · Educational presentation on upcoming procurement 8/5/2004 City Newsbytes: The Official E-Newsletter for the City of Atlanta Page 2 of7 opportunities; and . A venue to network and develop potential partnerships with the City and other businesses. This is a must attend event, the procurement rules and regulations have changed and we are working diligently to streamline the process the doing business with the City. "The most effective way of securing a contract is understanding and following the procurement process," said Chief Procurement Officer Adam Smith. Exhibitors can register for the expo for $75.00 and vendors can register for $25.00. For attendees who only want handout materials the registration fee is $15.00. With the expansion of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the complete overhaul of the water and sewer system, currently two of the largest development projects in the Southeast U.S. this expo will ensure business in Atlanta benefits from the Departments programs and services," said Mayor Shirley Franklin. As Atlanta continues to grow the City is providing the foundation for those what want to do business with Atlanta as well as demonstrate our commitment to be an open and efficient City Hall. For more information about or to register for the Vendor Expo 2004 contact Angela Snead at 404.330.6577 or email her at asnead@atlantaga.gov. (top) Pryor Street Reopens to Traffic After 5-month Construction Closure The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works reopened Pryor Street from Garnett Street to Memorial Drive last week. The streets had been closed since March 2004 for the construction of an under- street passageway between the new court facility and the City jail as a safety measure. "We are pleased to return this section of the road to public use," said Public Works Commissioner, David Scott. Although the above groundwork is complete, construction work on the underground portion will not be completed until later this year.. 8/5/2004 City Newsbytes: The Official E-Newsletter for the City of Atlanta Page 3 of7 (tQQ} Aviation Camp Gives Flight to Youth Dreams Mayor Shirley Franklin congratulated 30 youth last week at the Aviation Career Education Camp (ACE) ceremony. This summer the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) along with Delta Air Lines sponsored ACE Camps for African Americans young adults aged 14 to 18. "Delta is investing in the community and it's evident by all of you present today," said Mayor Franklin. The ACE Camp is a one-week program that introduces curious boys and girls to the "world of aviation" by exposing them to careers and opportunities in the industry. Because of this program aspiring young aviators get a chance to experience an orientation flight, build model rockets and airplanes and meet aviation professionals. "Your dreams come true because people know what you've dreamed about," said Mayor Franklin. "It's hard to dream about something you've never been exposed to-you've never read about--you've never touched." For more information about this program visit http://www.oþap.org. 8/5/2004 City Newsbytes: The Official E-Newsletter for the City of Atlanta Page 4 of7 ICamp. I (top) The Atlanta Police Department Is Recognized for Winning Campaigns The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) recently recognized the Atlanta Police Department (APD) during an awards luncheon at the Georgia International Convention Center. APD was recognized for its effective campaigns targeting traffic enforcement, safety and the reduction of accident related deaths and injuries. Since 2003, when APD launched it's public safety campaigns, there has been a 7.5 percent decrease in traffic fatalities and total accidents were reduced by 5.73 percent. Over 600 child safety seats, 5,000 pamphlets promoting traffic safety and 10,000 seat belt citations have been distribute through these programs. Some of the campaigns that received recognition include: Operation Zero Tolerance, Joint Road Blocks, Operation Click it or Ticket, Ghost Out Accident Reenactment, Booster Seat Check and Never forget the Elephant in the Back Seat. For more information about the programs and services of the Atlanta Police Department visit btlp://www.atlantap<j,Q[g. {tQQ} Atlanta Workforce Development Agency Holds Corporate Lunch-n-Learn Members from the local business community recently gathered at the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA) for an employer Lunch-n-Learn. The Lunch-n-Learn is a brainstorming session with the goal of bridging gaps between AWDA clients and local businesses. Topics of discussion included on-the-job-training, youth opportunities, employment barriers and differences between nationwide and federal background checks. The Lunch-n-Learn was so successful that AWDA plans to host several more throughout the year. With increased awareness of AWDA's services for the business community, AWDA expects to see new business partnerships created each month. Lunch-n-Learn participants included: City of Atlanta, Parking Company of America, Lowe's, Home Depot, Holiday Inn Select, Fulton County Juvenile Justice, and a non-profit incorporation, Phoenix Alliance (a substance abuse program for the homeless). To participate in a Lunch-n-Learn or to receive more information about AWDA's Employment and Business Relations Unit, contact Roberta Morris at 404.230.1192 or rmorris@atlantaga.gov. 8/5/2004 City Newsbytes: The Official E-Newsletler for the City of Atlanta Page 5 of7 (tQP) McGhee Tennis Center Events A Big Hit The McGhee Tennis Center hosted its first Public Safety Dayan July 23rd, and its first Team Appreciation Day on July 24th in Southwest Atlanta. Team Appreciation Day included a fun-filled day of free tennis lessons and family matches for the 300 attendees who participated in the two-day event. During Public Safety Day, attendees of all ages got a first-hand look at the responsibilities of Atlanta Police Officers and Atlanta Firefighters. The DEA Task Force, SWAT team, Atlanta Helicopter Patrol and fire safety teams also demonstrated what they do on a daily basis. "The turn out was amazing and an exciting, educational and fun experience for all," said Tenagne Yohannes, McGhee Tennis Center Facility Supervisor. To learn more about the McGhee Tennis Center programs call (404) 756-1869. 8/5/2004 City Newsbytes: The Official E-Newsletter for the City of Atlanta Page 6 of7 Residents enjoy a day of fun activities during Team Appreciation Day and Public Safet Da at McGhee Tennis Center. (top) Rave Reviews! Congratulations to three City employees who served as delegates to the recently completed 2004 Democratic National Convention. Mayor Shirley Franklin who attended the Convention was selected to serve as Credential Committee Co-Chair and during the convention, was recognized as an experienced leader and a concerned citizen with a proven record of addressing important issues and accomplishing positive change. Deputy City Attorney Stacy Abrahms and Department of Aviation Principal Customer Service Representative Naomi Brown also served as delegates. Congratulations to the City of Atlanta Department of Public Works, as part of the Pothole Elimination Project, the "Pothole Posse" the posse filled more than 2,1000 potholes in a 6-week period this summer. "We are pleased to have exceeded our goal," said Public Works Commissioner David Scott. "We will continue routine response in 72- hours to pothole reports from residents, and we will proactively push to fill at least 40 potholes per day." To report a pothole using an online form visit http://www.atlantaga.90V/howdoi/reportpothole.aspx or call 404.POT.HOLE. (top) Weekly Features Email us at citynewsbytes@atlanta9a.goV to provide your feedback about this newsletter or to nominate someone you know for Stakeholder Spotlight. · ImDortant Numbers · ForWarclÇitYNeW!:iþyte!:iJo a Friend · PrinterFriendly Version 8/5/2004 City Newsbytes: The Official E-Newsletter for the City of Atlanta Page 70f7 ClickhereJQ!i;ign-l.Ip and receive City Newsbytes directly to your email box. Important Numbers Mayor's Office 404-330-6100 Mayor's Office of Constituent Services 404-330-6023 Mayor's Office of Communications 404-330-6004 Mayor's Office of Community Technology 404-880-7220 Mayor's Office of Weed and Seed 404-330-6086 City Council 404-330-6030 ÜQQ} Unsl,LQscribe frOJTI this eNewsletter 8/5/2004 ~ Marian Karr 1=rom:- -oornHs kuWalski [mayflyd@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, August 06, 2004 3:17 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: progress Dear Council, Although this may not be an accurate, nor scientific indicator, I wilJ find it fun to watch. When we moved here two years ago, my then starting social security payment was $228. per month. I only receive 40%, due to a Illinois state pension. Anyway that amount just happened to coincide with my property taxes here. What will interest me is how my SS payments wilJ relate to my property taxes in the future. Any bets? So far, do to our great president, his domestic policies and jolJy little war, my SS payment has yet to rise because of increased Medicare deductions. We moved here from Chicago, because the gentrification of our hood, raised the taxes so high, that the amenities of that city were no longer worth the price. This after a lifetime in my hometown. Also because of the increased and unbearable traffic, we got the helJ out. Now I see you lovers of smalJ town America are attempting to bring the horrors of Chicago, to Iowa City and its surounding areas. Now thats progress! ' On a related topic. Keep your light/bright ideas out of downtown IC. Good things can be done with , lighting, but not what I've heard so far about this proposal. What is it you propose, Times Square, or the Ginza strip? . The new water is great, but it seems some would like more softener. Count me out! There is already a bit too much for me. The stuff is a bit slimey, but not that bad. Whitebread suburban water! If people want more slime perhaps they can continue to add the stuff to their own personal supply. Othewise a definite improvement! I'lJ be waiting to see how long it takes for property taxes to outstrip the amenities of Iowa City. But I have a feeling our country will be run into the ground by then. What we think of as progress is a matter of faith. We don't know! We believe! Heres to real progress! Dennis Kowalski 1932 hafor dr 52246 Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish. 8/9/2004 ~ , .·t PO box 234 Solon, IA 52333 ¡.}J Y Mlgllst I Ó, 2004 Iowa City Council Members j sjl tp 410 East Washington Street /' .// Iowa City, IA 52240 / , ,,</~ Dear Iowa City Council Members, 1 was issucd a speeding citation on March 151h, 2004 bctwecn /201 North Dodgc (North Dodgc Hyvcc) and Goverrfor. Enclosed is a copy ofthe Police Department citation summary report and as you can see there are a substantial number of speeding eita!ions issued for this location. I have contacted the Department of Transportation for a copy of a traffic study and a speed study for this location and there is none on record. The Department of Transportation as well as Susan Dulek, Assistant City Attorney suggested I write you to rcqucstthe DOT to do a speed study. I would like a copy of this before October 12''' my court date. 1 was surprised these studies have not been con¡pleted as Susan Dulek confirmed the short-term plans for a complete reconstruction orthe area betwèen Governor and 1-80 and the letting orthe contract is scheduled for this fall. ., Respectfully, -- ¿;; ,....·-i·~· -/~trA~ Terry Rasmussen r--:> = 0 (.-;:1 .x;- ':2:0 ;.::no ):;' --', c:: -\1 --..'~' c;-, n " N .-- ---,C:' Ul '-'--1 :=(', -0 : I -. . rT: ------. --n ~,...J o~- .;...-~ ~ <: » .¡:- 1..0 · .~fDENT # DATE TIME OFFICER CHARGE crT TYPE SPEED LOCATION 0020'J4013196 03/11/2004 21:05 Droll, David A. Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 80/65 4515 MeJrose Av r'- 'I ~ r-¡ 002004012964 03110/2004 15:30 Leik. Martin L Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 36/25 600 E Church St '-I i--" , I L ," 002004013319 03/1212004 16:59 Droll, David A. 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Batcheller, Paul Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 35/.25.M900NDodge.St lOW/I c:r,¡~ IOWA 002004013774 03115/2004 .9:20.· Hart, Doug Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 30/.25 ,,900 NDodge St 002004013783 œt15l:2004 9:30 Leik, Martin L Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 36/25.,.900'N'Dooge'St 002004013630 03/14/2004 10:20 Hewlett, Mark A Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 35/25 900 N Dodge St 002004013794 03/15/2004 9:48 Batcheller, Paul Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 35125 900NDÖdge'St 002004012689 03/09/2004 8:05 Hewlett, Mark A Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 36/~oð.ge.-St 002004013471 03/13/2004 10:16 Hewlett, Mark A Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 35/25 900 N Dodge St 002004013769 CB/l5/2004 9:04' Leik, Martin L Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 39/25t;"900,,N..Doð.ge St, 002004013770 Q3!15/20049:f>5' McMartin, Edwin C Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 3Çj25 900NI¿odg~ St. 0020Ó4013772 0~1c15./20Q4 9: lO, Batcheller, Paul Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 35/25 900 NDodge St 002004012692 03/09/2004 8:22 Hewlett, Mark A Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 40/25 900 N Dodge St 002004013627 03/14/2004 10:00 Hew]ett, Mark A Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 35/25 900 N Dodge St 002004013765 ~ Batcheller, Paul Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 35{.f5 900 S Dodge St 002004013761 03/15/2004 8:50 McMartin, Edwin C Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 39/25 900 S Dodge St 002004013795 03/13/2004 9:50 Bailey, P Kevin Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 30/25 900 S Dodge St 002004013615 03/14/2004 6:40 Cheney, Todd Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 40/30 915 S Riverside Dr 002004012755 03/09/2004 13:16 Hewlett, Mark A Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 30/25 Aber A vlSunset 5t 0020040]2745 03/09/2004 ]2:44 Hewlett, Mark A Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 35/25 Ashley Dr/Sunset St 002004013812 03/15/2004 11:20 Leik, Martin L Speeding - Laser Radar Traffic 39/25 Burlington St/Govemor St , ~:~:IT 3 ~ 'I- I Page 2 00 ~ 3 13 Marian Karr ,- -~~ From: Sen iorsOnG uard@aol,com Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 7:50 AM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: Grand Piano for the Senior Center To the Council: You have probably heard by now that the Senior Center Commission, with only 4 members present at that voting point, authorized the purchase of a used Grand Piano and moving cart and cover, all without a specific price in the motion. The funds are to come from operation funds, not from the large gift fund. This matter was not on the agenda. How could the public know in advance that the management intended to address this matter? I hope you will not approve this decision by the staff and the 4 commission members. There are more urgent needs at the Senior Center than to have a Grand Piano. For example, seniors cannot use the old Mac computers in the computer room for e-mail. This matter deserves attention. A Grand piano would be a nice luxury but it could be sought by some alternative fund raising conducted by those who see it as a priority. Four unelected people should not be given the authority to spend that much of tax money without very serious oversight. For convenience, below I have added the agenda for yesterday's Senior Center Commission. Do you see anything vaguely related to purchasing a Grand Piano? Charlotte Walker Member of the Johnson County Task Force on Aging and Seniors On Guard If you need the following for varification: purposes seniorsonguard@aol.com (320 S. Dubuque Street) PO Box 1865 Iowa City, IA 52244 319354-2123 Agenda Senior Center Commission Meeting Tuesday, August 17,2004 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Room G08 Time 2:00-2: 15 p.m. 1. Introductions-Honohan 2. Minutes (July 20, 2004) 3. Public Discussion 2:15-2:35 p.m. 4. Update on Model Railroad Group Request for Space -Honohan 2:35-2:50 p.m. 5. Independent Contractor Agreement Review-Honohan 2:50-3:10 p.m. 8/18/2004 Page 2 of2 6. Committee Report on Expanded Use of the Building -Hensch 3:10-3:40 p.m. 7. Senior Center Update Operations -Kopping Prog rams-Seal Volunteers-Rogusky Membership and Fundraising-Buhman 3:40-4:00 p.m. 8. Commission Discussion-Honohan Meeting Reports Web Article from August 17, 2004 Meeting-Honohan July Commission Visits 1. Board of Supervisors-Honohan August 26 and September 2 and 16 at 9:00 a.m. September 9 at 5:30 p.m. 2. City Counci/- August 31 and September 14 at 7 p.m. Web Article for September 2004 (next month's) Meeting- ????? 8/18/2004 ~ Marian Karr -, From: Kathryn Johansen Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2004 2:06 PM To: 'DebTwombly@aol,com' Cc: 'City Council; Dale Helling; Barb Coffey Subject: RE: a visitor from New Hampshire Dear Deb, Thank you for your recent e-mail correspondence to the City Council. Council members do not receive their e-mails direct and your correspondence will be forwarded to them, When visiting our City website at www,icgov..QI9 please note at the top of our home page to the far right is a blue "Visitors" tab, Here you will find a comprehensive list with information on our Cultural Corridor, Dining, Museums, Theatres, Recreation, Shopping, etc. Following is the direct link for your convenience. http://www,ic.9Qv.org/visitors.htm In addition, please note on our home page under "Headlines" is a link providing information on Iowa City's Literary Walk. As you will find our website is quite extensive and provides a variety of links to the many services and activities our community has to offer. Enjoy your visit to Iowa City. Sincerely, Kathi Johansen Administrative Assistant to the City Manager -----Original Message----- From: DebTwombly@aol.com [mailto:DebTwombly@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 5:54 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: a visitor from New Hampshire We are coming to Iowa City to visit our daughter and in looking through the city of Iowa's web site there is very little listing or links to activities: movie theaters, public walks, restaurants, outdoor hikes, lakes, museums or anything to do. Can you direct me to some activities. I have been to small towns in Nebraska that offer more than is here. The best thing I have found is the literary sidewalk in the center of town that isn't mentioned anywhere. If you want to encourage visitors and increase your economy your website needs major improvements and links. DebtwombIY@é3ol.cOI'Tl 8/18/2004 City ofIowa City, Iowa - Official Web Site Page 1 of2 ( Cg!'!:~H CID&III__i_.~_search r :] city services :J city facts ::] council J documents :J city code :) non~city links :J photos ) maps III Good Morning! Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004 III Features · City Services · About Iowa City · Animal Adoptions · Construction Projec Vialtars Street Ciosu res · Weather-Related Recreation Cancell, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City.IA 52240 Ph: (319) 356-5000 City Counci · Members · Agendas, Minutes, Results, Transcripti Iowa Arts Fest showcases a wide · Communicate With variety of artists' work in · Meeting Schedule downtown Iowa City every June. 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All Rights Reserved. Contact Website Manager Web Policies http://www.icgov.org/visitors.htm 8/18/2004 Marian Karr G:ÆJ From: stepping@uiowa.edu Sent: Friday, August 20,200412:18 PM To: council@iowa-city.org; Jim Clayton Cc: stepping@uiowa.edu Subject: City Council Members ~ Jean Kilbourne.jpg Dear City Council Members There is going to be a wonderful lecturer speaking Sunday, August 29th starting at 7:30pm in the Hancher Auditorium. All lectures are free and open to the public. Jean Kilbourne "Deadly Persuasion: Advertising and Addition" will explore the realationship of alcohol and tobacco advertisements and societal problems such as violence, sexual harassment, and abuse. She also exposes the marketing of mindset that often lead to unhealthy choices. If you wish to learn more about Jean Kilbourne, please visit her web site at http://www.jeankilbourne.com/ We have attached one of the fliers that are being handed out. Please come and check out what this national speaker has to say about "Deadly Persuasion: Advertising and Addiction". Sincerely Jim Clayton, Co-Coordinator Stepping Up Project 100 Stanley Hall #100-2 Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: 353-2529 Fax: 3532527 *** eSafe scanned this email for malicious content *** *** IMPORTANT: Do not open attachments from unrecognized senders *** 1 Marian Karr ~ From: Kathryn Johansen Sent: Tuesday, August 24,20044:58 PM To: 'saraheliza21@yahoo.com' Cc: 'City Council; Dale Helling Subject: FW: advice Dear Sarah: Thank you for your e-mail message to the City Council. Council members do not receive their e-mails directly and your message will be forwarded to them as official correspondence. If you wish to communicate with Council members directly, may I suggest that you contact them individually. Their names and phone numbers are listed on the City website. Go to www.icgov.org and under the heading of "City Council" click on "Members" Best of luck to you and thank you for writing. Sincerely, Kathi Johansen Administrative Assistant to the City Manager -----Original Message----- From: Richard Henningfield [mailto:rwhdeh@lísco.com] Sent: Monday, August 23,2004 12:32 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: advice My name is Sarah Henningfield. I've recently moved back to Iowa from Washington state, and I'd like to request some information from any council member who has the time to answer. I personally knew the mayor of Tumwater, Washington where my family has lived for the past nine years. He inspired me to get involved with city government after hearing some of the ideas I had. Now, I'll be the first to admit that my ideas are totally random, not due to any research I've done, and certainly not backed up by evidence or statistics. Therefore, I'm interested in knowing how each of your council members got started, how they became familiar with the positions they hold now. I'm not preparing myself to steal jobs, I promise, I think Iowa City is beautiful and you're doing a wonderful job (as far as I can tell). But there is another city in this state that I'm interested in "turning around". I just need a leg up, maybe a few pointers, and some advice on where I should start (and I'm hoping this email won't come back as some kind of scandal after I'm sworn in). I'll have received my Associates degree this spring and I'm willing to go further with my education if necessary. Any thoughts and ideas you have would be much appreciated. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. Sarah Henningfield SarahEliza21@YMoO.com 8/24/2004 ~ FiL --, August 23, 2004 1 .I 409 Crestview Ave. 25 8: 04 Iowa City, IA 52245 :~DOll Iowa City City Council err 10\1,'t' Civic Center v v,..-\ Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Members of the Council, On behalf of Citizens for Public Power, we are writing to express our opposition to the recent proposal by MidAmerican Energy that the City Council enter into negotiations with them for a franchise agreement which would be placed on the November, 2005 City regular election ballot. Until now, you have wisely expressed a desire to remain impartial until after the citizens have had an opportunity to vote in November, 2005, on the question of authorizing you to proceed with establishing a municipal electric utility. Should you decide to enter into negotiations with MidAmerican Energy before this election, your appearance of impartiality would be in question. Should such negotiations result in a document approved by you, it would appear that you are supporting MidAmerican's position. As you know, a feasibility study has shown that a municipal electric utility would save the City between $2.5 and $3.4 million per year over a 25 year period. And, as you also know, residential ratepayers in Iowa City pay at least 30% more per month than the average of municipal utilities in Iowa. For small businesses the commercial rate for MidAmerican Energy is at least 40% more per month. City Council members do not have legal standing to negotiate rates. Therefore, a franchise agreement with MidAmerican, as your consultant testified before you, would be of little value to ratepayers in Iowa City. The City Council has a responsibility to represent the best interests of the ratepayers and the taxpayers ofIowa City. We strongly believe that this can only be done by a further, detailed, objective and impartial consideration ofthe potential benefits and costs of a municipal electric system. Such a study can only be made after a successful authorizing referendum. The City Council and staff will then have an opportunity to develop a municipal electric utility business plan that should be compared with any franchise proposal from MidAmerican Energy. Until such a time, we urge you to maintain your impartiality on the ballot issues by refraining from entering into franchise negotiations with MidAmerican Energy. Sincerely, Saul Mekies Carol Spaziani Co-Chairs, Citizens for Public Power, 338-6140, spazianic@msn.com Marian Karr ~ -- From: MadelineMSul@aol.com Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 11 :34 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Northside District I am Madeline Sullivan and I approve of the editorial in the Wednesday Press Citizen and I think you should do the same. 8/5/2004 Mercy Hospital 500 East Market Street ..IL MERCY Iowa City. Iowa 52245 Exceptional Medicine. .,r Extraordinary Care. J 1 BJ9-0JOO phone August 10,2004 www.merCjIGwaClty.org Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission and City of Iowa City, City Council 410 E Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52245 RE: Gilbert-Linn Historic District Dear City Council Members and Historic Commissioners: Enclosed is Mercy Hospital's notarized objection to the proposed Gilbert-Linn Historic District nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Sincerely, .~~ Glen Winekauf t-"': Vice President, Support Services Q C".' = .s:.- ~:::-C) - -.r> :=J c: 11 - .) G> GW/kk (---. ....., - r- _ .J C> _-.J! C) ill .<,.-- -0 1· " rn ~.--. o:D ~ ì.J <:"7' r -<: w » - .. r...·.J 0 r":;:-:3 = <- ,- <0 T,::f>' OBJECTION TO L1STING ON THE ).> :::: c:: 11 -' = ) 0' I .- NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES - ~C·: \.0 CONCERNING THE GILBERT-LINN STREET .:-""""-...~ " ill HfSTORIC DISTRICT IN lOW A CITY, IOWA i' . r-'I ''1::0 -- I . ,_../ :ç /' ,¡;;;- The undersigned is the President and CEO of Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, I1fwa ancÎjs authorized to submit this objection on behalf of said Iowa nonprofit corporation, and states the following: 1. Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, is a nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the state of Iowa (hereafter referred to as "Mercy"). Mercy is the sole record titleholder to certain real estate located within the proposed Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District for the City of Iowa City. Mercy's real estate within the proposed district is a portion of its hospital campus and is located along Gilbert Str!(et and runs from Bloomington Street along the north, thence southerly approximately 150' to the alley running through the middle of Block 47 of the Original Town ofIowa City. 2. The real estate owned by Mercy that has been included within the proposed Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District has no historic structures and, in fact, has no structures and is presently used as a parking area for the Emergency Department of the Hospital. It provides no contribution to the Historic District and it is not evident why this real estate has been included within the proposed Historic District. , ) Based on the foregoing, Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, objects to the listing of 3. the referred to property on the National Register of Historic Places in accord with the National Historic Preservation Act and 36 CFR 60. MERCY HOSPITAL, lOW A CITY, IOWA' By 1L~ P-. ~ Ronald R Reed, President and CEO State ofIowa, County of Johnson On this {,di day of ~. . 2004, before me, a notary public in and for said county, personally app Ronald R. Reed, to me personally known, who bemg by me duly sworn did say that that person is President and CEO of said corporation and that said instrument was signed on behalf of the said corporation by authority of its board of directors and the said Ronald R Reed acknowledged the execution of said instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of said corporation, by it and by him voluntarily executed. " (JIpu Ill, ¡1t) ¿Jdnu dT- Notary Public for said state ¡ 1 j , ~ MONA M. PI;JER$<;HMIDT . f Commlallon~83082 My Comm...1<!ii lrel OWII> January 31; ~ August 8, 2004 Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission; and City Council, City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Gilbert Linn Historic District Dear Commissioners and Council Members, We are residents of a single-family home located within the proposed Gilbert-Linn Historic District. We support the creation of this district - we feel district designation is beneficial to our neighborhood and creates new opportunities for aesthetic, social, and cultural development. However, and this is a bit! however, we feel it is unnecessary and unsound to include commercially zoned property into the proposed district. The City ofIowa City, as a whole, has already acknowledged through its zoning process that these properties an. maintained and used under different conditions than residential properties. We feel that the long term success of district designation will come from the residential community of Gilbert-Linn. Homeowners and property owners alike in the new district may come to enjoy new respect and pride for their neighborhood as it evolves after designation. Commercially zoned properties, however, must continue to operate as businesses without as much regard for sentiment or attitude. We believe that district designation was originally intended to strengthen our neighborhood. We feel the district can still do this if it is based on homogeneity of land uses, and leaves the commercially zoned parcels out of the designated area. It seems reasonable to expect our loca.lleaders and volunteers to be able to make a decision to eliminate certain properties. Lack of flexibility, at this critical time, by our City leaders and staffwill only provide ammunition to those critics that claim designation will lead to mindless bureaucratic micro-management of our properties. Please move forward with district designation - we support it. But make the district stronger by eliminating inconsistent land uses. And show reasonableness and flexibility !!!!! in order to stop unfounded and fear-based criticism of the proposed district. r~·,.J 0 ,::"':'::) ;':;;;::J ;~O ~-i/I ;'>=1 c:: 11 G-) ~ (-) - - -iC 0 ,/ ,...~ m -::......, ; ~ no' '- {"--, ~;~ :x \._-1 N 5> .¡;:- 0 Marian Karr From: SWOUDE@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, August 10,20049:12 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Historic Districts in Iowa City We wish to encourage City Council members to support the proposed Historic Districts. We have proudly lived and worked in several Historic District properties for over ten years and find the additional regulations of Historic District zones have been far outweighed by the benefits we have received. Historic District neighborhoods make our older neighborhood more desirable to individuals and families interested in living in and preserving our older neighborhoods. The current controversy seems more about how Mercy Hospital and their Medical Community plan to expand and impact our neighborhood. As Mercy continues to grow, we hope their new buildings would be compatible with character of our historic streetscape and respectful of the people who reside in the neighborhood. Please show your support for preserving historic neighborhoods. Thank you for your consideration of our thoughts, Steve and Barbara van der Woude Residence: 509 Brown Street Business: Bostick Guest Houses 115 North Gilbert Street, 328 East Jefferson Street, 420 East Jefferson Street 1 Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr ~---'~-'~~=-'--'-'"-"=--~-"-',","'~-'",""""''''''---~-'-''~-~-~'~~'~-'~^"",,~-,=--,-~"~'-'-~~'-'~-~--"~~-'~'--' From: Wally Plahutnik [zinguy@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 9:08 AM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: support NatHistReg Members of the City Council, Although we are not able to attend Tuesday evening's council meeting regarding the National Historic Register status for the Northside neighborhood, we wish you to know we support this status. We encourage you to vote in favor of this designation for our neighborhood. Thank you. Wally Plahutnik & Victoria Walton 430 N. Gilbert Street Iowa City Do you Yahoo!? Yaho_o! Mail- You care about security. So do we. 8/10/2004 Marian Karr From: Rosenbaum, Marcy [marcy-rosenbaum@uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 12:27 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District Dear Council Members: I am writing regarding the proposal to add the Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District to the National Historic Register. I have been a homeowner and resident in this district since 1998, located at 314 Fairchild Street. I support the proposal to add this district to the National Historic Register. I think it will help recognize and protect the historical integrity of the neighborhood. I urge you to support this proposal as well. Thank you, Marcy Rosenbaum 314 Fairchild Iowa City, Iowa 52245 1 g/7/ðL} aft: jJ~ ~~ /~ ~ ~ tdf¡ \ ß1tJ~~~~~ cd- ~of/ 'o'/:f ~. IJ ~~:iied- . c1~ ~ /~ :;);22'15 (Z/zb ~ ~~(JØú ~t7V ~ 2:k . 71& 1: ~~ <7rl~, ß ~.' bd-- ~Jk.iJ~~~ ø~j1~, f)!~ :/A LWlil,Flðl T L?/-e-) á;a,¿(!· Ll41-~/; Út*~ if C.) f ____ r-..,,j o 2:i ..ç -~ :sO ~";-- ~..;:. ~ c:: " -:' G") 11 :.':: ,- -i c:: \.D ,- ~< ¡::: '11 Ii; V ,. f ;::=::::--"-¡ :::;: :~ 0= ,. S /.... N >,~_J j> ~ 0) August 2, 2004 Iowa City City Council Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear City Council Members: Enclosed is a letter I sent to the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission. I wish for you to have a copy of that letter. Thanks so much! Sincerely, D¡I( 1) ~ Jeff Dill 0 "'-~ = = Sr-. -J::'- ~t...J :b>o _,1.....=::; c: C) ...~' C") .2] --I l-~i I ,,-(r""-':': c.n r- ð£ :bo rT) ::::: /---, ;2::^ co \....J » .. - 0 COpy August 2, 2004 Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 To Whom It May Concern: As the owner ofthe property located at 328 Fairchild Street, Iowa City, Ii\, I hereby oppose the nomination or potential nomination of my property being placed on the National Registry of Historic Places as part of the proposed Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District. Thank you for your consideration. I have also sent a copy ofthis letter to the Iowa City City Council. Sincerely, Oy14~JJ !'--" 0 ~:J = ~..:;: ...- Jeff Dill <..0 p. :'> =:¡ ,- ~ 0-< G",) "T1 -- -{C~) U1 ~._- ./ r----. '",.., _-...... I ~ > ¡ I I' -~ ,----, ~:~Z -"" , __~.J co » - C> Marian Karr ~l From: Radosevich, Stephen J [stephen-radosevích@uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, August 25,200410:47 AM To: eleanor -dilkes@iowa-cíty.org; council@iowa-city.org Cc: steve-atkins@íowa-city.org; rj-winkelhake@iowa-city.org Subject: dogs - Dear City leaders, I have been walking and running in Hickory Hill park most of this calendar year, usually in the evenings after work and on the weekends (and has helped me lose over 40 pounds this year!) Do to the trail upgrades, the park is much more accessible, especially during and after inclement periods. The hardened trails are a god send. The park is truly ajewel for the city and those of us who live here. Unfortunately since I'm not a dog owner, I feel like I'm being driven out of the park. On most of my forays I encounter dogs that are "off-leash." Dogs being dogs, they charge up to exert dominance and also to keep others at bay, away from their owners. Basic dog actions. The dogs that are "on-leash" tend to walk along side their owners and seldom is there a dog on-leash that lunges out at passers-by. . " . The worst I've seen was a few weeks ago when I came upon a dog hassling a family with three small children, two on foot and one in a baby carriage. The mother had the most anxious look asking if it was my dog. . .it was not. This while the father tried vainly to drive the dog away. Together we were driving the dog off when the owner finally approached from the other direction with a "is anything wrong" comment. Last night pretty much brought me to wits end. Of the four groups of dogs I encountered, three were off-leash. Two were singles while one group was a small pack of four dogs along with their four owners. All of these encounters brought dogs out charging at me, circling around, while one of the singles (a very small dog I admit) actually nipped at my ankles. On many occasions I have asked owners if they would please keep their dogs on the leash (that they almost always are have with them.) This usually results in some flip remark about this being the "unofficial dog park," or the dog "isn't bothering anyone." The dog has just acted in the fashion mentioned above; THE DOG HAS BOTHERED SOMEONE. But it seems that this isn't of concern to anyone, especially not the pet owners. During my months in the park I have yet to see any enforcement of the posted regulations, especially in the evenings or the weekends. I fear that with the rate of interaction between loose dogs and casual passers-by, especially with the increased access to the park, someone will get hurt. I worry both for my safety and for others. ...1 also wonder about the city's liability for un-enforced regulations that are resulting in direct hazards for the general public. Please advise what actions should or will be taken. Sincerely, Steve Stephen J. Radosevich Grant Accounting The University of Iowa 85 Jessup Hall Jowa City, lA., 52242 Ph: 319.335.0650 Fax: 319.335.0674 stephen-radosevich@uiowa.edu _. -- -, dogs --3' ~ (19 tage 1 of2 Marian Karr --~ From: RJ Winkelhake Sent: Tuesday, August 31,2004 11 :01 AM To: 'Radosevich, Stephen J'; Eleanor M. Dilkes; ·City Council Cc: Steve Atkins Subject: dogs Your letter highlighted a concern about an ongoing problem in Hickory Hill Park.lt has been an item for discussion in the recent past. In fact it was discussed the morning before your email was sent at the City Manager's staff meeting. The plan to address the problem is to do a news release for the media (Done) advising the public that tickets will be issued for violations in Hickory Hill Park. Animal Control personnel have been provided with overtime funds to address the issue at times that they are not normally on duty. Officers will be assigned to Bike Patrol in the park and will partner with Animal Control folks in the enforcement efforts. This is being done. After the initial efforts both animal control and bike officers will return to the park at unannounced times to continue the enforcement efforts. We expect that the efforts will allow all of the citizens of Iowa City to enjoy the wonderful amenity that we have in Hickory Hill Park. -----Original Message----- From: Radosevich, Stephen J [mailto:stephen-radosevich@uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 10:47 AM To: eleanor-dilkes@iowa-city.org; council@iowa-city.org Cc: steve-atkins@iowa-city.org; rj-winkelhake@iowa-city.org Subject: dogs Dear City leaders, I have been walking and running in Hickory Hill park most of this calendar year, usually in the evenings after work and on the weekends (and has helped me lose over 40 pounds this year!) Do to the trail upgrades, the park is much more accessible, especially during and after inclement periods. The hardened trails are a god send. The park is truly a jewel for the city and those of us who live here. Unfortunately since I'm not a dog owner, I feel like I'm being driven out of the park. On most of my forays I encounter dogs that are "off-leash." Dogs being dogs, they charge up to exert dominance and also to keep others at bay, away from their owners. Basic dog actions. The dogs that are "on-leash" tend to walk along side their owners and seldom is there a dog on-leash that lunges out at passers-by. The worst I've seen was a few weeks ago when I came upon a dog hassling a family with three small children, two on foot and one in a baby carriage. The mother had the most anxious look asking if it was my dog...it was not. This while the father tried vainly to drive the dog away. Together we were driving the dog off when the owner finally approached from the other direction with a "is anything wrong" comment. Last night pretty much brought me to wits end. Of the four groups of dogs I encountered, three were off- leash. Two were singles while one group was a small pack of four dogs along with their four owners. All ofthese encounters brought dogs out charging at me, circling around, while one of the singles (a very small dog I admit) actually nipped at my ankles. On many occasions I have asked owners if they would please keep their dogs on the leash (that they almost always are have with them.) This usually results in some flip remark about this being the 8/31/2004 dogs Page 2 of2 "unofficial dog park," or the dog "isn't bothering anyone." The dog has just acted in the fashion mentioned above; THE DOG HAS BOTHERED SOMEONE. But it seems that this isn't of concern to anyone, especially not the pet owners. During my months in the park I have yet to see any enforcement of the posted regulations, especially in the evenings or the weekends. I fear that with the rate of interaction between loose dogs and casual passers-by, especially with the increased access to the park, someone will get hurt. I worry both for my safety and for others....! also wonder about the city's liability for un-enforced regulations that are resulting in direct hazards for the general public. Please advise what actions should or will be taken. Sincerely, Steve Stephen J. 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