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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-10-19 Correspondence i ~ J CITY OF IOWA CITY~ ~~s._~!t t~W!S ~ "aD'~ MEMORANDUM \ ....,..~ ¿ \ I I ,/ / / Date: September 23, 2004 ~~. I~ /11 /'// --- ~ '. / To: City Clerk ---~----~"., From: Anissa Williams, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for October 5, 2004 City Council meeting: Installation of NO PARKING ANY TIME signs on the north side of the Sweet Briar Avenue, Radcliffe Avenue and Stanford Avenue 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), installation of NO PARKING ANY TI ME signs on the north side of the Sweet Briar Avenue, Radcliffe Avenue and Stanford Avenue Comment: This action is being taken at the request of the Fire Department due to parked vehicles on both sides of the street making it too narrow for emergency vehicles to get through. Mgr/agendaitemslaw-radcliffe10-5.doc r--) = 9 ? <::0 U) --,...... ---: r>ï II ,..,..... ---¡ -u ,-" -< N c-- , ~ :c) + ¡T1 :c< r'- :p. - rn ,---. O;ç 3f.. '-...J .¿- /' 0) s; + 0 G;D i ~ 1 4e 2 ~~~~*t CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM ~ "aD'~ ...,..~ Date: October 13, 2004 To: City Clerk From: Anissa Williams, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner (JJJf Re: Item for October 19, 2004 City Council meeting: Installing ENTER ONLY and DO NOT ENTER signs on the east entrance into the Iowa City Recreation Center parking lot off Burlington 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(8), Install ENTER ONLY and DO NOT ENTER signs on the east entrance into the Iowa City Recreation Center parking lot off of Burlington Street Comment: This action is due to the reconstruction of this area in conjunction with the reconstructed bridge on Burlington Street. The driveway is too narrow to accommodate two-way traffic. mgr/agd/aw-itemcomm10-11.doc 0 :'2::0 -~ \ I - W ¡-r' 0"_, , -, " '~.",~.' J -:-:;: c¡ Þ G.) C> ,~ 1 CITY OF IOWA CITyG;;J ~~~~*t MEMORANDUM ~~ "aD'~ ....,.~ Date: October 13, 2004 To: City Clerk ltW From: Anissa Williams, JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for October 19, 2004 City Council meeting: Installation of two trail STOP signs at the intersection of Windsor Ridge Trail and Court 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), Installation of two trail STOP signs at the intersection of Windsor Ridge Trail and Court Street Comment: This action is being taken due to the Windsor Ridge trail being completed and crossing Court Street, an arterial street. mgr/agd/windsor-court.doc N '''' ~ (', ...'..... , "'--- Í-.. '-'- çJ _.~, - L_~._._. ,...- - .,,"', CJ;~: û I ~o~(~) I Marian Karr From: Sal Alaniz [sal@printgroupusa,com] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 5:31 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city,org Subject: A Letter from a Parent of a U of I student Importance: High October 9, 2004 Dear Iowa City - City Council Members Connie Champion Bob Elliott Ernest W Lehman, Mayor (At-Large) Mike O'Donnell Regenia Bailey Dee Vanderhoef Ross Wilburn, Mayor Pro Tem My name is Sal Alaniz. My wife, Rosalee and I reside in Mt Pleasant, Iowa, Our youngest daughter, Jessica Alaniz, is a full-time student at the University of Iowa. Her first year of college, she lived at Mayflower with subsequent years living off campus, My wife and I own and operate businesses here in Mt Pleasant I operate a commercial printing and web publishing business and my wife operates a child care center, licensed for 92 children, This year marks our 16th year of serving families and children in our community, On the weekend of September 24, 2004 my daughter and her friend BreaAnne Hagerman, placed a 911 call for assistance, as two individuals at a "house party" had been drinking and began to chase them with a baseball bat and a screen from the house which was forcefully folded to create a threatening obstacle, A chair was also thrown at my daughter, Jessica. The police responded in a very timely manner and one of the individuals was charged with public intoxication, My daughter and I are waiting to speak with the arresting Police Officer as we may pursue other charges, My daughter Jessica and her friend lived in the lower level basement of the home where this incident took place on 9/24/2004, Six (6) young men lived in the upper level of this home, Due to the nature of the incident that took place on 9/24/2004 and a very serious "disorderly house" which took place the following day and at which we were present, we, the parents of Jessica Alaniz and BreAnne Hagerman moved our daughters to a safe location. My daughter feared for her life and both girls feared for their safety and security, Our meeting with a manager for the landlord was totally unacceptable, We came away with more of a concern for the payment of the monthly rental, then with any discussion relating to the behavior and incidents on record of the tenants in the upper level of the home. We assisted our daughters in locating another place to live. They reside there now, and are SAFE, I am taking the time to write this letter to each of you, to thank you for enacting a Housing ordinance which provides for a course of action and sanctions (14-5E-16 Basis for Rental Permit Sanctions), Unfortunately, and as far as I understand, this housing information is not readily available to students when leases are signed, Copies of signed leases and addendums of said leases are available to students, but nothing which states clearly _ actions which can take place as a consequence to "nuisance" property citations and issues, And there are likely to 10/12/2004 Page 2 of3 be some students who find themselves in such a property, and with no understanding of what actions they can take to attempt to correct "nuisance" and/or illegal behavior without fear or repercussion by landlords. As concerned, caring parents we chose to remove our daughters from this property, Their safety and security was and remains of the highest priority, I then began to become better informed and contacted the Iowa City Housing Authority and acquired a Housing Code book, which provided me with information about the new ordinance, I also availed myself to public information available from the Iowa City Police Records department The Housing Department and the Police records department were very courteous and helpful. Two Police citations were called to the attention of the Housing Authority. A third citation had actually occurred a month earlier but was not noted or recorded as the first Offense Notice of Criminal Complaint violation, As alcohol has been a contributing factor to most if not all of the called-in complaints and a few of the subsequent citations issued at this house, I did some research of the calls for service at this house and the citations on public record for some of the tenants of the house, including my daughter. The number of citations issued and beyond the boundaries of the house are many, Very many. The house itself was known to "house" a keg on the first floor and provide for a bar atmosphere, Gatherings were often and with the number of young people in attendance far exceeding even the current limit of 10 guests (per the Property Management Action Plan), The day that we were there and the police were called in, the number of guests exceeded 30 young people and was noted in the police citation, And one of the tenants refused to allow the police officer to enter the premises, I share this information with each of you and especially as you ponder what action to take with regard to allowing or not allowing our under 21 year old young people to make use of a bar atmosphere, As a parent of a student who resides in your community, I expect her to abide by the laws which govern its citizens, I shared with you that I have researched my daughter's public records as well. She was issued a citation for under-age drinking, We have mutually discussed this issue and she knows clearly of our concern, My wife and I are asking each of you to not allow under 21 year old young people the opportunity to gather in a bar. The landlord in my daughter's situation which I described above was primarily interested in the continuation of a lease, or a sub-lease to another individual. How, in good conscience, could my daughter or us, her parents, seek to place another individual into a housing arrangement which all of us believed to be unsafe, We could not, irregardless of any legal repercussions, My daughter can not be replaced, Her life, the quality of her life, the safety and security of her life have been our responsibility since she was born, Yes, she has choices she can make, and does make and is accountable for her actions, both good and bad, After spending some time recently in Iowa City and experiencing some issues which you, your housing and police personnel and other departments face on a 24 hour, seven day a week basis, I both express my sincere and deep gratitude for all that you do in public service and also my deep concern for the safety and security of all of your citizens. Every effort needs to be made to limit drinking to the legal age, And to likewise continue your work to control "house parties", I just do not see how it is beneficial to allow younger people into a bar. The appearance and message is one which may (or already has started) to define the quality of life within your community, As a parent and a citizen of a community, I would find this unacceptable, Respectfully submitted, Sal Alaniz 1101 East Henry Street Mt Pleasant, Iowa 52641 319385-8612 (home) 319385-4939 (office) 10/12/2004 Marian Karr From: krista-brittain@uiowa,edu Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 10:13 AM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: 21-ordinance Dear Counsilors, My name is Krista Brittain. I am a senior at the University of Iowa. I am writing concerning the proposed 21-ordinance for the downtown Iowa City bars. Personally, I will not be impacted by your decision as I will be 21 by the end of this month, however, I am most definately opposed to the ordinance for several reasons. First of all, I fear for the economy of Iowa City. Many of the bars rely heavily on the business from young people under the age of 21 who frequent their establishments. A 21-ordinance thus could have a detrimental effect to our quaint downtown district. I also fear that the city itself would lose money, because police officers would rarely have probable cause to walk into a bar after 10:00pm and as a patron if they had an 10 for their drink. Thus even if underage drinkers did somehow make it into the bar, there would be no way to catch them. This inability to write underage drinking tickets would result in lost money for the city. A second, more concerning point I would like to make is that young people will not stop drinking. They will simply move their parties to houses. The University of Colorado at Boulder was named the #1 party school in the country a couple years ago. NONE of their bars admit patrons under the age of 21, yet they are the best party school around. This year, the house parties on that campus and the campus of Colorado State have resulted in death. There are no closets to pass out in at the bar. Also, it would cost more for police officers to patrol the streets of Iowa City in their cars attempting to eliminate house parties than it does for them to walk around the ped mall. (We all know how expensive gas is. ) A third concern is that of fake IO's. People will do anything for "fun." Those who lack creativity to find it in other places than the downtown bars will find a way to get into said establishments and have their fun. More people would buy fake IO's and use them, thus making going to the bars under the age of 21 and consuming alcohol even more illegal than it is now. Bars would need to implement a scanning system to make sure 10' s are legitimate. If they are not making the money they'd expected to, they will not be able 1 to afford such a system. Will the city be forced to fund such a system? Also, as 1 mentioned in my first point, it would be very difficult for police officers to justify asking people for their 1D in a setting where everyone is supposedly 21 years old. Thank you for your time, and 1 hope you take these points into consideration when you are making your decision about the 21-ordinance. Sincerely, Krista Brittain 2 Marian Karr From: James E. Clayton [jim@iowacity,net] Sent: Friday, October 08,20043:21 PM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: University Police Stats, 2003 -m stats2003.pdf Dear Council: Attached is a copy of the 2003 Report from the University of Iowa Police Department. Pages 8 and 9 deal with alcohol in particular. Sincerely, James Clayton, Co-coordinator, Stepping Up Project, University of Iowa *** eSafe scanned this email for malicious content *** *** IMPORTANT: Do not open attachments from unrecognized senders *** 1 . . . . . I I CONTENTS Page Criminal Incidents Reported to UIPD 1 Non-Criminal Incidents Reported to UIPD 2 Criminal Charges Filed By UIPD 3 Criminal Charges - Breakdown by StudenUNon-Student 4 Criminal Charges - Breakdown by Type of Crime 5 Services Provided by UIPD 6 Incidents/Services Responded to by UIPD Bike Officers 7 Alcohol Related Incidents on Campus 8 Intoxicated Subjects Not Arrested by UIPD 9 Page 1 CRIMINAL INCIDENTS REPORTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2002 2003 ARSON 0 0 ASSAULTS (SIMPLE & AGGRAVATED) 49 44 (# OF AGGRAVATED) (6) (2) BOMB THREAT 0 0 BURGLARIES (ACTUAL & ATTEMPTED) 30 57 (# OF ATTEMPTED) (1) (0) CHILD ENDANGERMENT 0 0 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 162 184 CRIMINAL TRESPASS 34 44 DISORDERLY CONDUCT 19 29 (# OF URINATING IN PUBLIC) (11) (18) DRUG OFFENSES 118 148 FALSE REPORTS 27 32 FALSIFYING/UNLAWFUL USE OF DL 41 64 FIREWORKS 4 0 FORGERY 14 6 HARASSMENT 72 67 HOMICIDE 0 0 HOMICIDE (ATTEMPTED) 0 0 INDECENT EXPOSURE 3 3 INTERFERENCE W/OFFICIAL ACTS 23 35 LIQUOR LAWS 149 243 (# OF OPEN CONTAINER) (17) (41) (# OF PAULA) (114) (176) (# OF ,02 VIOLATIONS) (18) (26) MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 7 5 OTHER OFFENSES 13 17 OWl 88 183 POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY 5 1 PUBLIC INTOXICATION 251 255 RECKLESS USE OF FIRE 4 4 ROBBERY 0 2 SEXUAL ABUSE 2 5 SEXUAL ABUSE (ATTEMPTED) 1 3 THEFT 356 237 TRAFFIC CODE VIOLATIONS' 16 20 VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER 4 15 WEAPONS (CARRYING/POSSESSING) 1 Z TOTAL CRIMINAL INCIDENTS 1493 1705 'These would include offenses under the 321 Code for which an Incident Report is written, ì.e" Tampering w/a Motor Vehicle, Driving while Revoked, Driving while Barred, etc, Page 2 NON-CRIMINAL INCIDENTS REPORTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2002 2003 ABANDONED VEHICLE 5 3 ANIMAL COMPLAINT 1 0 ASSIST OTHER AGENCY' 76 81 AUTO ACCIDENT (including 321,264) 233 244 DEATH 2 2 DISTURBANCE 80 91 DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE 5 12 FIRE INCIDENT 20 41 INTOXICATED SUBJECT 61 49 MINOR COMPLAINT 153 225 MISSING PERSON 9 3 PERSONAL INJURY 34 62 PROPERTY DAMAGE 31 41 SAFETY HAZARD 1 6 SKA TEBOARDERS/ROLLERBLADERS 112 171 SUICIDE 0 0 SUICIDE ATTEMPTITHREAT 14 7 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/ACTIVITY 556 725 TOW 52 89 TRAFFIC STOPS 1774 2766 UNAUTHORIZED PERSON/ACTIVITY 61 76 UNAUTHORIZED SOLICITING 9 12 WALKAWAY 11 10 TOTAL NON-CRIMINAL INCIDENTS 3300 4716 MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS - 2003- ALCOHOL/DRUG RELATED 60 BLUE CAP PHONE (where report was written) 11 CRIMINAL TRESPASS WARNING ISSUED 73 HATE CRIME 2 USE OF FORCE 9 SEX RELATED INCIDENT 31 SKATEBOARDING/BICYCLING INCIDENT (where report was written) 7 THIRD PARTY REPORTING INCIDENT 0 UI PROPERTY DAMAGED 176 UI PROPERTY STOLEN 46 WEAPON PRESENT 16 -These numbers are already included in either Criminal or Non-Criminal Incidents Page 3 CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2002 2003 ARSON 0 0 ASSAULTS (SIMPLE & AGGRAVATED) 33 24 (# OF AGGRAVATED) (2) (2) BOMB THREAT 0 0 BURGLARIES (ACTUAL & ATTEMPTED) 6 8 CHILD ENDANGERMENT 0 0 CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 13 20 CRIMINAL TRESPASS 33 41 DISORDERL Y CONDUCT 8 20 (# OF URINATING IN PUBLIC) (0) (6) DRUG OFFENSES' 124 166 FALSE REPORTS 10 13 FALSIFYING/UNLAWFUL USE OF DL 35 63 FIREWORKS 2 0 FORGERY 6 1 HARASSMENT 11 6 HOMICIDE 0 0 HOMICIDE (ATTEMPTED) 0 0 INDECENT EXPOSURE 2 0 INTERFERENCE W/OFFICIAL ACTS 23 36 LIQUOR LAWS 217 411 (# OF OPEN CONTAINER) (25) (52) (# OF PAULA) (192) (359) MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT 3 1 OTHER OFFENSES 10 13 OWl 86 182 POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY 8 4 PUBLIC INTOXICATION 263 280 RECKLESS USE OF FIRE 2 1 ROBBERY 0 0 SEXUAL ABUSE 1 2 SEXUAL ABUSE (ATTEMPTED) 1 2 THEFT 39 22 TRAFFIC CODE VIOLATIONS" 16 19 VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ORDER 7 15 WEAPONS (CARRYING/POSSESSING) 1 ~ TOTAL CRIMINAL CHARGES 960 1352 'Drug Offenses quite often include 1 subject charged with multiple counts "These would include offenses under the 321 Code for which an Incident Report is written, Le" Tampering w/a Motor Vehicle, Driving while Revoked, Driving while Barred, etc, Page 4 CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2003 Breakdown by Student/Non-Student Students Non-Students Total Assault (Aggravated) 0 2 2 Assault (Simple) 7 15 22 Burglary 1 7 8 Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor 0 1 1 Criminal Mischief 9 11 20 Criminal Trespass 4 37 41 Disorderly Conduct 11 9 20 Drug Tax Stamp Violation 1 1 2 False Report 4 9 13 Falsifying/Unlawful Use of DL 29 34 63 Forgery 0 1 1 Fraudulent Practices 0 1 1 Harassment 2 4 6 Impersonating a Public Official 0 2 2 Interference w/Official Acts 13 23 36 Kidnapping 0 1 1 Liquor Laws - PAULA 239 120 359 Liquor Laws - Open Container 3 49 52 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 1 1 Obstructing Emergency Communications 0 1 1 Obstructing Prosecution 1 1 2 OWl 39 143 182 Possession of Controlled Substance 44 46 90 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 40 31 71 Possession of Stolen Property 2 2 4 Possession of Tobacco U/Age 0 2 2 Prohibited Acts 0 5 5 Public Intox, 130 150 280 Reckless Use of Fire 1 0 1 Sexual Abuse 0 2 2 Sexual Abuse - Attempted 0 2 2 Tampering w/lnterlock Device 0 1 1 Theft 12 10 22 Traffic Code 4 15 19 Violation of No Contact/Protective Order 0 15 15 Weapons (Possession/Carrying) º Z Z TOTAL 596 756 1352 % 44.10% 55,90% Page 5 CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2003 Breakdown by Type of Crime Students Non-Students Total Assaults Simple Assault 7 15 22 Aggravated Assault Q l l Total 7 22 29 ProDertv Crimes Burglary 1 7 8 Theft (including Motor Vehicle) 12 11 23 Criminal Mischief ,¡¡ 11 lQ Total 22 29 51 Sexual Crimes Sexual Abuse 0 2 2 Sexual Abuse - Attempted Q l l Total 0 4 4 Alcohol & Drua Crimes OWl 39 143 182 Public Intox, 130 150 280 Liquor Laws 242 169 411 Prohibited Acts 0 5 5 Possession of Controlled Substance 44 46 90 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 40 31 Z1 Total 495 544 1039 Miscellaneous Crimes Other Crimes Not Listed Above 72 157 229 TOTAL 596 756 1352 Page 6 SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2.QQ2 2003 911 HANG UP CALL 193 178 ALARMS 1168 1410 ANIMAL COMPLAINT' 88 79 ASSIST AGENCY' 488 697 ASSIST AMBULANCE 100 161 ASSIST FAC SRVCS/FAMIL Y HOUSING/RES SRVCS 671 664 ASSIST MOTORIST 166 189 ASSIST PUBLIC 121 131 BICYCLE IMPOUND 11 7 BICYCLE/LOCKER UNLOCK 11 10 BICYCLE REGISTRATIONS 51 35 BLUE CAP PHONE2 274 297 BREACH OF SECURITY 100 101 BUILDING CHECK3 291,732 291732 BUILDING/ROOM/APARTMENT UNLOCK 604 528 DELIVER MESSAGE 14 15 DOCUMENT/EQUIPMENT/LOST & FOUND ESCORT 239 294 EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS 199 231 EQUIPMENT CHECK IN/OUT 0 0 EXTRA PATROL REQUESTS 1 10 FINGERPRINTS 1064 1204 FOUND PROPERTY 131 135 KEY CHECK OUTIIN 140 190 MEDICAL/VEHICLE/PERSONNEL ESCORT 174 120 MONEY ESCORT 512 462 NOTARY PUBLIC 1 2 POWER OUTAGE 5 6 PROJECT ID 45 80 SAFETY & SECURITY AUDITS 17 16 SAFETY HAZARD' 30 26 STUCK ELEVATOR 47 70 TICKET VEHICLES 57 39 VEHICLE UNLOCKS 78 89 WEAPONS CHECK IN/OUT 45 15 WELFARE CHECK 75 1M TOTAL SERVICES 298,652 299,324 'These 3 categories are also listed in Non-Criminal Incidents, showing additional incidents for which a report was written. 'Blue Cap phones are also listed in Miscellaneous Statistics, indicating a report was written under a different dassification, Those figures are included in these SelVices, 'This includes # of doors checked/locked/unlocked by our Guard Division, This number is an average based on a 6 month sUlVey. Page I INCIDENTSlSERVICES RESPONDED TO BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA POLICE DEPARTMENT BIKE OFFICERS INCIDENT 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Accident 10 11 4 1 2 Assault 0 3 2 1 1 Criminal Mischief 8 6 3 3 1 Criminal Trespass 1 0 0 2 0 Disturbance 5 3 1 2 9 Drug Offenses 4 5 3 2 1 False Report 1 2 0 0 0 Falsifying/Unlawful Use of DL 0 0 1 1 2 Fire Incident 2 1 0 0 1 Forgery 0 0 2 0 0 Harassment 5 3 5 1 1 Indecent Exposure 0 1 0 0 0 Interference w/Official Acts 1 1 0 0 0 Intoxicated Subject 0 0 0 0 1 Liquor Laws 23 14 4 5 27 Minor Complaint 8 6 6 1 8 OWl/PUA 21 2 4 0 1 2 Personal Injury 1 1 1 2 1 Property Damage 1 2 0 0 0 Public IntoK 10 5 1 4 13 Skateboarders 5 10 5 2 4 Suspicious/Unauthorized Person 20 20 15 7 16 Theft/Burglary 23 11 11 5 4 Taw 6 1 0 0 1 Traffic Stop 46 17 9 2 25 Unauthorized Soliciting 0 1 0 0 4 Urinating in Public 1 0 0 0 0 Violation of Protective Order 0 0 0 0 1 Walkaway/Missing Persons -' 1 º º º Sub Total 185 129 73 42 125 SERVICE 911 Hang Up Call 8 4 2 0 2 Alarm (Fire,Burglar,ITC,etc,) 68 56 37 10 17 Animal Complaint 2 4 6 2 0 Assist Agency/Ambulance/FSG 35 22 17 5 22 Assist Public/Motorist 8 5 3 1 3 Bike Impound 2 0 0 0 1 Bike Registration 0 3 5 6 0 Blue Cap Phone 9 11 5 3 1 Breach of Security 21 2 3 4 1 Deliver Message 1 0 0 0 1 Educational Offering 0 6 8 10 2 Fingerprints 13 16 14 7 12 Found Property 10 4 3 1 5 Key Check OuVln 1 0 1 0 0 Paper 10-5 11 17 10 8 2 Room/BldgJApt Unlock 32 27 16 3 2 Safety Hazard 1 0 1 0 0 Stuck Elevator 0 1 1 2 0 Ticket Vehicles 0 1 1 0 0 Vehicle/Medical 1 0-5 1 0 2 0 0 Vehicie Unlock 3 1 0 0 0 Weapon Check In/Out 6 1 1 0 0 Welfare Check -' ;2 º º 1 Sub Total 234 184 136 62 72 Total 419 313 209 104 197 Pagetl ALCOHOL RELATED INCIDENTS ON CAMPUS OFFENSE 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Non-Criminal Incidents: Assist Agency 36 23 16 16 19 Auto Accident 5 2 2 2 2 Disturbance 19 9 8 10 6 Fire Incident 0 1 0 0 0 Intoxicated Subject 27 48 33 60 48 Minor Complaint 4 1 3 0 1 Personal Injury 3 2 2 3 1 Property Damage 1 0 2 0 1 Suicide Attempt 4 2 1 1 0 Suspicious Person 43 12 23 12 12 Unauthorized Person 21 15 11 10 10 Walkaway º º º º 1 Sub Total 163 115 101 114 101 Criminal Incidents: Assault 13 15 10 14 12 (Aggravated) (6) 0 (3) (2) (1) Burglary 2 2 2 1 3 (Attempted) 0 0 0 0 0 Child Endangennent 0 0 0 0 0 Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor 0 0 1 0 0 Criminal Mischief 12 12 12 12 13 Criminai T res pass 16 22 9 14 14 Disorderly Conduct 14 16 13 7 9 Driving U/Suspension, Revocation, Barred 13 5 5 8 9 Drug Tax Stamp Violation 0 0 0 0 0 Duties of a Peace Officer 1 1 0 0 2 False Report 28 15 14 9 10 Falsifying Public Documents 1 0 2 0 0 Falsifying/Ullawful Use of DL 64 53 35 31 42 Fireworks 0 0 2 0 0 Forgery 0 1 0 0 0 Harassment 1 1 2 5 1 Indecent Exposure 0 0 0 0 1 Interference w/Official Acts 29 34 21 19 27 Obstruction Emergency Communication 0 1 1 0 1 Obstructing Prosecution 0 3 0 0 1 Open Container 34 35 25 17 41 OWl 186 176 132 86 182 Persons U/Age 21 50 44 24 18 26 Pass, of Alcohol U/Age 104 148 136 114 174 Pass, of Burglars Tools 0 1 0 0 0 Pass. of Controlled Substance 29 48 44 36 38 Pass. of Drug Paraphemalia 0 4 15 22 32 Pass. of Stolen Property 1 0 1 3 0 Pass. of Tobacco U/Age 0 1 2 0 1 Pass. of Traffic Control Device 4 5 2 0 0 Pass. of Weapons 0 3 0 0 0 Public Intox, 298 274 218 250 256 Reckless Use of Fire 1 2 0 2 1 Robbery 0 0 1 0 1 Sexual Abuse' 4 1 5 0 2 Sexual Abuse Attempted 0 0 0 0 0 Tampering w/Motor Vehicle 1 0 1 0 0 Tampering wlWltness 1 0 0 1 0 Theft 4 g 3 5 0 Theft of Motor Vehicle 2 0 0 0 0 Urinating in Public 24 23 .12 10 16 Sub Total 937 955 753 684 915 GRAND TOTAL 1100 1070 854 798 1016 Page 9 INTOXICATED SUBJECTS NOT ARRESTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA POLICE DEPARTMENT 2000 2001 2002 2003 .s. NS .s. NS .s. NS .s. NS Taken Hospital 17 15 13 8 19 22 18 7 Taken Home/Friend 12 3 5 3 12 5 1 9 Warned/Released 0 1 1 2 1 3 0 1 JCAS checked/Released ~ º 1 º º º 10 1 - - - - - - Total 32 19 20 13 32 30 29 21 Combined Total 51 33 62 50 Marian Karr From: James E, Clayton Uim@iowacity,net] Sent: Wednesday, October 13,200410:59 AM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: Letter attached ~ ',:~;:~;: ~ Letter to Council 10-13-04.doc... Attached is a letter from Stepping Up. Thanks, Jim Clayton *** eSafe scanned this email for malicious content *** *** IMPORTANT: Do not open attachments from unrecognized senders *** 1 f)-IE S'"fEPPIi'IG UP PROJEC'"f A COMMUNI1Y AND CAMPUS COALITION TO REDUCE BINGE DRINKING October 12, 2004 Executive Dear City Council: Members As you begin to again debate the merits of a city ordinance that would raise the age of entry into Susie Bccdcrmann bars to 21, we know that you will be assailed with arguments from both students and bar owners alike about why you should allow underage patrons into bars, We hope that you will Shelly Campo look beyond their rhetoric and anecdotes and examine with a critical eye what the real reasons LaShelle Christense are behind their flawed arguments for maintaining the status quo, Sam Cochran Each month, underage drinkers spend approximately $235,000 on alcohol in downtown Iowa Sarah Hansen City bars, They obtain their alcohol from either a friend, or stranger over 21, or they purchase it Dale Ilclling illegally themselves from servers or bartenders in the establishments (College Alcohol Study, Will J conings 2003). Phillip E, Jones In addition, underage drinkers also pay a cash cover charge at the door in order to get into the Mary Khowassah bar, There are almost 6,000 "bar seats" downtown in the twenty-one businesses that routinely Ernie Lchman charge a cover charge (City of Iowa City occupancy ratings). Potentially, cover charges from Skve Parrott underage patrons alone can produce at least $175,000 per month in revenue for these establishments, ] >ane Plugge Barry Pump Several evenings each week at 2:00 a,m" the bars empty at least 6,000 drinkers out on to our C;illian Rosenberg streets. While the bar staff locks the doors and counts their profits, the citizens of this Lindsay Schutte community pay for the police and ambulance service, and interruptions to their quiet enjoyment and quality of life caused by dangerous and illegal alcohol use. David Skorton Ryan Thornpto One of the arguments you will hear from students and bar owners is that underage drinking will Nan Trefz move to unsupervised house parties if underage people are prohibited from entering bars, However, we would suggest to you that this is more anecdote than fact, and is used in every Eric Wolfrneyer community where any sort of regulation of bars is being considered, There is simply no evidence in the extensive research literature on alcohol that either confirms or refutes the allegation by our local alcohol industry that drinking in a bar is any safer than drinking at a house party, This argument is a "red herring" that is meant to scare the public and divert attention away from the real reason bars are so upset with the proposed 21 ordinance: it is a threat to their profitability, The genuine long-term economy, health and safety of our community depends upon changing an environment that benefits bar owners and the alcohol industry at the expense of the rest of the citizens of Iowa City, Sincerely, Dr. Mary Khowassah, J ames Clayton, Chair of Stepping Up Co-coordinator of Stepping Up 100 Currier Hall, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 55242 (319)335-1349 Marian Karr From: stepping@uiowa,edu Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 11: 19 AM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: Keg sales During the open work session Mike Porter of the Summit said; "Off premise keg sales have doubled since this ordinance. Keg sales figures are fact. Those numbers are not skewed like surveys or philosophy and enforcement. Those are facts. Either people are drinking twice the quantity at the same amount of parties, or parties have doubled. That's.. .there's just no argument there." (Council Transcript) On the contrary, there appears to be no basis in fact for Mr. Porter's comments. I have checked with Ms.Gehl at the Alcohol Beverage Division in Ankeny and been advised that not even the ABD is able to access keg sale numbers. I was told by ABD that distributors regard information of this nature as "proprietary" and are therefore unwilling to share sales figures. The ABD did comment that tax revenues would indicate that beer sales state wide are "flat" . Perhaps Mr. Porter would be willing to share his information source with Council. Sincerely, Jim Clayton, Co-coordinator, The Stepping Up Project, University of Iowa 1 Marian Karr From: Fletcher, Amy [amy-fletcher@uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 12:30 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city,org Subject: 21 Ordinance Dear Council Members, I am writing to voice my support for an ordinance to limit bar access to individuals age 21 and over. This strategy is a key component to changing the culture of drinking in our community. Please vote Yes for an ordinance limited bar access to those over 21. Sincerely, Amy Fletcher 422 Upland Avenue Iowa City, IA 52245 1 '\JV(Sìö(¡ '* i 10/7/2004 To: Iowa City City Council Re: Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board Dear Council Member, This is the outline of the proposed Board that we have been working on these past few weeks. Weare very excited on the responses we have received so far and are optimistic about the amount of support and eagerness to "get involved" ITom the other bar owners and concerned parties around the community. We have carefully planned the next few stages of this proposal and will be ready to present to you a more concise idea of how this Board will be effective not only in the short-term, but also having the potential to do even bigger things in the future. As we have said, this is a "work in progress" and would very much appreciate any thoughts and ideas you may have or issues that we should address immediately. We have taken this very seriously and believe that this Advisory Board can be a very useful tool, not only for the City Council and Iowa City Police Dept., but for the community as well. You may contact us anytime with any questions or concerns you may have as we are seeking as much advice as we can on forming a responsible, effective Board. Thank you. Sincerely, ~ Brian ynn Leah Cohen Owner, Joe's Place Owner, Bo-James 530-5394 337-4703 ') ,-" C'~~, :,.,. _4:.:- C~) -- {'''- -; 11 " - --.: N ,"~- ~¡+-! :bo . i I _.~ r: co '"../ 5> - -.J 0 :~=n ~ '~-- ---- C) -n .......- --, ,- - .- Iowa City Liquor Advisory Board ('..) T1 :t:"'""o ,-..-¡ -J"- '"j 0) » - -J I. MISSION STATEMENT To provide proactive, effective community-based leadership for the prevention of excessive and underage drinking in downtown Iowa City establishments and the community. This mission can be accomplished through a voluntary advisory group that creates and oversees informal guidelines for business owners and operators to help combat excessive and underage drinking, as well as through the education and promotion of sensible community policies for businesses that serve alcohol, contributing to a responsible social environment. II. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE BOARD A. Composition of the Board The Advisory Board consists of 7 - 11 members, mostly owners/operators of licensed establishments in the CB-5 and CB-l 0 districts of Iowa City, but not excluding members of the community. The Board will include representatives from establishments with "21 only" policies, as well as representatives from establishments permitting under-21 patrons. The Board will, at its discretion, permit property owners, community members to serve on the Board as well. B. Designation of Alternate Board Member(s) Alternate Board Members will be designated to serve in the event a Board Member is unable or unwilling to serve. C. Disqualification of Board Member To prevent conflicts of interest and the appearance of impropriety, no owner/operator of an establishment shall be permitted to serve on the Board if: I. the establishment has had a liquor license suspended or revoked within the past six months. 2. the establishment currently has a suspension pending on its liquor license. In the event an existing Board Member is disqualified for service on the Board for either of the reasons, the Board Member will step down and an alternate will take their place until or unless the former Board member becomes eligible to serve again based solely on the discretion of the existing Board Members. D. Election of Board Members The 2004-2005 Advisory Board will be selected by the founding members, Leah Cohen and Brian Flynn, in conjunction with input from City Council and owners/operators from establishments in the CB-5 and CB-lO districts ofIowa City. Each year thereafter, on August 1, current Board Members will be asked to declare their intent to remain on the Board. Any vacancies on the Board after August I of each year shall be filled through a self-nomination process or by invitation of the Board. Selection of new Board Members shall be at the sole discretion of the existing Board, who may accept or reject any qualifying application for any reason. E. Dismissal of Board Members The Board may, at its discretion, request the dismissal of a current Board Member. The Board must vote by a two-thirds majority or more to remove the current Board Member. 1. Reasons for dismissal of a Board Member are, but not limited to: a. Behavior unbecoming a Board Member. b. Failure to attend regular meetings. c. Failure to execute duties. 2. A Board Member that has been dismissed may not serve on the board for a period of one year, but may, at the discretion ofthe Board, reapply for Board Member status after the one year "suspension" has lapsed. F. Advisory Council The Board may appoint an Advisory Council made up of non-voting members. These positions will serve as a medium between Bo~ Members and any interested parties that may provide informaticííB~.r) resources to be used at the discretion of the Board. ,> -, -I -Tl - ,-- N III. BOARD OBJECTIVES '¡.') :¡¡.. .., : ~..,~ ,---, A. Develop a comprehensive community approach to decre~/'~ ..-1 C) excessive and underage drinking in downtown Iowa City» - establishments. -. 1. Enact and oversee self-policing in establishments. 2. Cooperate and support the Iowa City Police Department "compliance checks". 3. Liaison with University student and community groups 4. Increase owner/operator awareness of responsible business practices and education of staff members. 5. Evaluate effectiveness of various strategies. B. Implement reasonable community guidelines and a community action plan regarding the advertising of alcohol specials in relation to excessive and underage drinking. 1. Promote uniform use of" 19 to socialize, 21 to drink" in all ads. 2. RetTain tTom advertising age 18 access for alcohol related activities and promotions, in respect to exemptions given for 19 ordinance. 3. Limitations on the type, number, and location of ads and/or promotions that contribute to the problem of excessive and underage drinking. C. Reduce promotional strategies that induce excess and underage drinking. D. Provide access to accurate, updated information and education opportunities to establishments to assist staff members in obtaining skills to identify and prevent underage and excessive drinking. E. Provide regular reports and press releases to maintain a positive self image for Iowa City through progress and advancements made by the Advisory Board, its Members and establishments throughout the Iowa City area. F. Circulate voluntary pledges to observe sensible guidelines and practices regarding advertising/promotions, employee training and self-policing of establishments. As well as, maintain an updated list of all establishments actively participating. Establishments will agree to: 1. Providing "monitors" to help reduce excessive and underage drinking in "under 21" establishments. 2. Follow sensible guidelines regarding advertising/promotions. 3. Utilize education and training opportunities provided by the various agencies and groups throughout the community. 4. Continue the practices set forth by the 19 ordinance and all other state and city ordinances pertaining to the sale and consumption of alcohol at their establishment. a. Wrist-banding b. Stamping c. Displaying of signs d. Times of operations (') C) - -~ -, i ¡ - .-- N IV. ADVANCEMENT OF BOARD OBJECTIVES :;;Ib n -.J,¡". :·'-f <.J <.::;: CD A. Self-Enforcement 5> - The Board will meet on a regular basis, or as needed, to discuss issues -.J with respect to establishments engaging in practices that appear to contribute to excessive and/ or underage drinking. The Board shall send a letter to any establishment of concern, setting forth the nature of the Board's concerns and the Board's recommendations, policies and guidelines designed to address the perceived issue. The Board will invite a response and reasonable discussion with the establishment to attempt to informally resolve the perceived issue. B. Community enforcement through City Council and Law Enforcement If a letter from the Board to the establishment is ineffective and/or ignored at attempting to resolve the perceived issue, the Board shall send a letter to the City of Iowa City City Council and The City of Iowa City Police Department setting forth the Board's concerns. These City Council and Police Department shall treat the letter as it would any citizen complaint and determine what action, if any, would be appropriate. C. Public Access and Reporting The Board, after its regular monthly meetings, will provide adequate reports to the Iowa City City Council in the form of minutes and correspondence based information. As well as, regular press releases documenting the progress and issues concerning excessive and underage drinking in downtown Iowa City and the community. The Board will maintain adequate records of any and all letters sent to establishments on issues concerning excessive and underage drinking. However, neither the Board nor its Members, will release any names or information prior to a letter being received by the Iowa City City Council and/or the Iowa City Police Department. 0 -;~O co .-. c''') --n -..j - .- N ~::: T1 -, /"""'\-_. -"-'~ '.....J ~~: c'..') » - _J ~Q,)(s:O(\'~ 'L 10/13/2004 To: The Iowa City City Council Re: The Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board Dear Council Members, This is the "final" outline of the proposed Board we have been working on the past few weeks. We have received a tremendous amount of support and advice from a number of different people, both in the business community and the Iowa City community as well. We have spent a lot of time and energy putting together an effective and efficient group of people that are more than eager to address the issues that are a concern to the City Council and more importantly our community. As we have carefully gone through the process of setting up this Board we have already seen it grow past our initial expectations regarding the positive potential and participation of the people eager to get involved in helping maintain and improve downtown Iowa City and our community. We feel that given the opportunity to mature, this Board will accomplish its goals in reducing excessive and underage drinking as well as provide a unified, solid platform in helping to shape and guide the progressive direction that Iowa City is taking. Our goals cannot be achieved overnight, but we do believe this Board, with the support and cooperation of the City Council, the Police Department, the business community, and the University, will have a positive effect on the issues concerning Iowa City. Sincerely, ~~ Brian Flynn Leah Cohen "" 0 c:::::J c::--:) Owner, Joe's Place Owner, Bo James 50 .r- = }> ----I r.> -< Ii ,'", L...../ - ~ =:ï C~i + a<: ;u.,_ :Tl rf"': ~ Ö;-¿;! =i: ¡~ \...j ~/~... 0) :¡;; (..) - Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board .--, 0 Co":::> ;;;-::,::) ::Eo -i-- 0 J>= n 11 --< (;--<, - ,,- =="1 + ¡ I. MISSION STATEMENT: ~-<. ill ~ , -, To provide proactive, effective, community-based leadership for th~ ~ \.....J OJ prevention of excessive and underage drinking in downtown Iowa àiy w establishments and the community. - This mission will be accomplished through a voluntary advisory group that creates and oversees infonnal guidelines for business owners and operators to help combat excessive and underage drinking, as well as through the education and promotion of sensible community policies for businesses that serve alcohol, contributing to a responsible social environment and positive image for the community ofIowa City. II. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE BOARD A. Composition of the Board The Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board consists of eleven members, devised of owners/operators oflicensed establishments in the CB-5 and CB-IO districts of Iowa City, representatives of the University of Iowa and the Iowa City community. The Board includes representatives from establishments with "21 only" policies, as well as representatives fÌ"om establishments pennitting under-21 patrons. B. Election of Board Members The 2004-2005 Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board will be selected by the founding members, Leah Cohen and Brian Flynn, in conjunction with input fÌ"om City Council and owners/operators from establishments in the CB-5 and CB-lO districts ofIowa City. An initial executive board will be selected by the current Board Members at the ftrst official meeting of the Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board set for November 3, 2004. 1. Board Members will serve for a two-year tenn, beginning June 1 of the current year. 2. Seats will be numbered 1 - 11, with seats 1 - 4, being designated as the Executive Board. a. Seat 1 - Chairperson b. Seat 2 - Chair-elect c. Seat 3 - Secretary d. Seat 4 - Treasurer e. Seats 5 -11 - Voting Members of the Board 3. On August I, in odd numbered years (2005, 2007, etc.) current Board Members, occupying odd numbered seats will be asked to declare their intent to stay on the Board. 4. On August I, in even numbered years (2006, 2008, etc.) current Board Members, occupying even numbered seats will be asked to declare their intent to stay on the Board. 5. In the event a current Board Member declines to serve another tenn, the remaining Board Members will fill any vacancies by June I of the current year. Any vacancies shall be filled through a self-nomination process or by invitation of the current Board. Selection of new Board Members will be at the sole discretion of the existing Board, _ c::::,) who may accept or reject any qualifying applicat§)1 for any. reason. ~~ 0 g -n ..0..' ~-.; ---4 / C;-"" - I -- ~C-j + C. Disqualification of Board Member ..../. ,-- iT1 .~ .......,~ :Þ ¡' ¡-' --,"¡ ~ ."'-) --'-- '-.J 1. To prevent conflicts of interest and the appearanc~f' 9? impropriety, no owner/operator of an establishment shall ~ pennitted to serve on the Board if: a. the establishment has had a liquor license suspended or revoked within the past six months prior to the beginning of the two year tenn. b. the establishment currently has a suspension pending on its liquor license. 2. In the event an existing Board Member is disqualified for service on the Board for either of the reasons, the Board Member will step down and a replacement will be selected again based solely on the discretion of the existing Board Members. 3. If a complaint or concern is raised during a Board meeting, public or private, regarding an establishment owned or operated by a Board Member, said Board Member shall recuse him or herself from any and all discussions and/or actions pertaining to such a complaint or concern. D. Disclaimers I. The Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board is an all-volunteer group. 2. The Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board and its members have no government or statutory authority to take or authorize any action and is not liable or responsible for any regulatory, administrative, civil, or criminal actions brought against any establishment. 3. The Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board is not liable for any damages of any kind sustained by any person, establishment, or corporation in conjunction with any alcohol-related activities of any kind. 4. The Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board is opposed to discrimination of all kinds and is therefore resolved to treat all persons and establishments equally and without regard to age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, or orientation. E. Confidentiality 1. All Board members agree to conduct themselves in a professional manner with respect to all Board duties and obligations. 2. All Board Members shall verify by signature their duties of confidentiality regarding information received by the Board and the confidentiality of items discussed during private, executive sessions of the Board. 3. No Board Member shall disclose any private or confidential information they receive to any other person who is not a member of the Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board. 4. Any communication initiated by the Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board is informal and non-binding, including any communications, written or oral, made to City officials or law enforcement officials. 5. Communications by the Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board in no way constitute legal or official notice of any kind for any purpose. 6. Information furnished by the Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board is provided as a public service only, intended to offer general guidelines regarding matters of public interest within the scope of the Board's mandate. F. Dismissal of Board Members The Board may, at its discretion, request the dismissal of a current Board Member. The Board must vote by a two-thirds majority or more to remove the current Board Member. f'-.J 1. Reasons for dismissal of a Board Member includJ;!!£, but ~ limited to: :::2: 0 = --..,> -- ,,--., a. failure to attend regular meetings; :' => ~ Tl b. failure to execute duties; and/or ',-~ ,-: ~ c. any actions or violations incurred that may<' ~= _ iT] compromise the integrity of the Iowa Cit~m6ho¡SC (¡ \..J Advisory Board. ~ ;;;>:;: '!? 2. A Board Member that has been dismissed may nõt>serve ón' the board for a period of one year, but may, at the discretion of the Board, reapply for Board Member status after the one year "suspension" has lapsed. G. Advisory Council The Board may appoint an Advisory Council made up of non-voting members. These positions will serve as a medium between Board Members and any interested parties that may provide infonnation or resources to be used at the discretion of the Board. H. Amendments to Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board Policies and Procedures. 1. These policies and procedures may be amended at any time by a vote of the majority of the Board Members. 2. Any proposed amendment shall be written fonn, and a revised copy of the Board's policies and procedures shall be created within ten (10) business days of any approved change. 3. A new version of the Board's policies and procedures shall - = be furnished to all Board Members within thirtyQO) days:: <0 of the change. ::;; _ g II --- -{ -I ,"--.. -(:~ i,,J - - III. BOARD OBJECTIVES ' 'rU' + ,,' ,:::.-..- m ¡" ;¡:,. ....,. r-¡ A. Develop a comprehensive community approach to decre~21 ~ '-..--1 excessive and underage drinking in downtown Iowa City~ ^ co w establishments. - 1. Enact and oversee self-policing in establishments. 2. Coopemte and support the Iowa City Police Department "compliance checks", as well as checks done by the Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board. 3. Liaison with University student and community groups 4. Increase owner/operator awareness of responsible business pmctices and education of staff members. 5. Evaluate effectiveness of various strategies. B. Implement reasonable community guidelines and a community action plan regarding the advertising of alcohol specials in relation to excessive and underage drinking. 1. Promote unifonn use of"19 to socialize, 21 to drink" in all ads for establishments allowing those under 21 to enter. 2. Retrain trom advertising age-IS access for alcohol related activities and promotions, in respect to exemptions given for the 19 ordinance. 3. Limitations on the type, number, and location of ads and/or promotions that contribute to the problem of excessive and underage drinking. C. Reduce promotional strategies that induce excess and underage drinking. D. Provide access to accurate, updated information and education opportunities to establishments to assist staff members in obtaining skiDs to identify and prevent underage and excessive drinking. E. Provide regular reports and press releases to maintain a positive self image for Iowa City through progress and advancements made by the Advisory Board, its Members and establishments throughout the Iowa City area, including, but not limited to: 1. Correspondence from the Board regarding ideas and recommendations for a proactive and positive community as . . Issues anse. 2. Recommendations for possible fund raising for promotions, both in downtown area establishments and for non-alcoholic events in the community. F. Circulate voluntary pledges to observe sensible guidelines and practices regarding advertising/promotions, employee training and self-policing of establishments. As well as, maintain an updated list of all establishments actively participating. Establishments will agree to: 1. Provide "monitors" to help reduce excessive and underage drinking in "under 21" establishments. 2. Follow sensible guidelines regarding advertising/promotions. 3. Utilize education and training opportunities provided by the various agencies and groups throughout the community. 4. Continue the practices set forth by the 19 ordinance and all other state and city ordinances pertaining to the sale and consumption of alcohol at their establishment. a. Wrist-banding b. Stamping c. Displaying of signs '" c::..:~) d. Times of operations 0 <= :?O -"'" q -..- .". ,-j J>=: --I -Tl "---.,,, --... - '-...' ,- ::::"=r' + , IV. ADVANCEMENT OF BOARD OBJECTIVES --<~, :Do ,TJ .....".. ,---' C)2~ ~ , ' '-..J ~/...... 0) A. Self-Enforcement <: » (...) N The Board will meet on a monthly basis, or as needed, to discuss issues with respect to establishments engaging in practices that appear to contribute to excessive and/ or underage drinking. The Board shall send a letter to any establishment of concern, setting forth the nature of the Board's concerns and the Board's recommendations, policies and guidelines designed to address the perceived issue. The Board will invite a response and reasonable discussion with the establishment to attempt to informally resolve the perceived issue. B. Community enforcement through City Council and Law Enforcement If a letter from the Board to the establishment is ignored and/or ineffective at attempting to resolve the perceived issue, the Board shall send a letter to the Iowa City City Council and/or the Iowa City Police Department setting forth the Board's concerns. The City Council and Police Department shall treat the letter as it would any citizen complaint and shall determine what action, if any, would be appropriate. C. Meeting Procedures 1. Public meetings of the Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board shall be held on a regular basis and reasonable notice of the date, time, and place of the meetings shall be published. A sign-in sheet shall be maintained at all public meetings, and the Board Member holding the seat of Secretary shall keep minutes of the public meeting. 2. At its discretion, the Board may conduct private, executive sessions not open to the public. a. The private, executive sessions shall be reserved for discussion and decision-making by the Board with respect to any decision regarding whether or not the Board should take action on a particular matter. b. The Board Secretary shall record only information regarding actions taken in the private, executive r-" - = sessions and shall not, for the purpose of §ìordingi2 minutes, identify any information regardi~ ~ g -Tl identities of establishments discussed and{of-againšf .,- which actions will be taken. :=¡c + _/ ,---- !:T] ":'-·",1 ~ r'"T\ ,.---, ,. , D. Public Access and Reporting ð ~~ ::;:: ¡--_..J /, co The Board, as requested, will provide adequate reports to the lo~ City .. City Council in the form of minutes and correspondence based ~ information. In addition, regular press releases documenting the issues and progress concerning excessive and underage drinking in downtown Iowa City and the community will also be provided. The Board will maintain adequate records of any and all letters sent to establishments regarding issues concerning excessive and underage drinking. However, neither the Board, nor its Members, will release any names or infonnation prior to a letter being received by the Iowa City City Council and/or the Iowa City Police Department. 1. The Board will present a fonnal presentation in May 2005 and yearly thereafter to the Iowa City City Council to report on issues and progress in achieving the objectives of the Iowa City Alcohol Advisory Board and those of the community. 2. The City Council may, as needed, request a report from the Advisory Board on any issues that may arise. The Board will, given ample opportunity, report to the best of its knowledge. 1-"" 0 = = x- :2:0 0 p. ; n II -i -<' o - - ,- -Ie") + I -,<' r' !T1 - 'i1", ",.. 1"'-' 022 3:: \.J ..ç-^- 0) )3: W N f'o..' t~ o c¡2 October 5 2004 ~ 0 0 , ,;,--;:?> -.-! I~ -n / -., i Dear Members of the Iowa City Council: 8 ~ ¿"0 -- RE: 21-only ordinance-<;'=;~ -= ¡ll r-~ '-,~-,: ~:' r-¡ ,;2 ;;~ = ---~ After reading the most recent article in the Cedar Rapids Gazette concerning the ~ - only" ordinance I decided to write to you with my concerns and opinion. I agree underage t; drinking and over conception of alcohol is not good and should be monitored. When I grew up the drinking age was 21, as probably was for many of you also. So of course I've always thought it should be 21. Last year when my husband and I were in IC for parents weekend I realized how grateful I was and how important it is to allow 19 and 20 year olds into the bars. Let me explain: My son(ajunior) and niece(who is a senior at U ofI) both lived in the dorms last year. We went to a couple of the bars after the game and the subject of the bars going to 21 was brought up. The comments fÌom my son and niece really surprised my husband and "' myself. They both were concerned and worried about the ordinance changing to 21. They discussed the dangers of what could happen. Where would they go to meet and sociaIize in a safe place. They want a safe place to go and have fun. Their exact words were," At least in the bars the drinking is monitored and safe. Ifthe law is changed there will be more house parties and who knows what would happen - it would be terrible! We feel safe in the bars and have a place to hang out whether we drink or not." This really opeòed my husbands and my eyes to the importance of allowing 19 and 20 year olds to the bars. We too want them to be safe and would rather see them in the bars than at house parties. Please consider continuing the admittance of 19-20 year olds into the bars. I like Leah Cohen's idea of a citizens board. Please try to work together for the benefit of the students. I know the bars are concerned about a loss of revenue but I also think they are concerned about the welfare of the students as well. Are You? Would you prefer to see your child/young adult in a safe monitored environment or at a unruly house party where every thing is up for grabs? I would choose the bar. They are going to drink regardless of where they are - please give them a safe place to go. Not all 19 - 20 year olds go to the bars to drink - they go to mingle and hang out. Please work together with your concerned citizens and bar owners. Your hard work, concern and efforts made towards the safety of the community and U of I students is greatly appreciated. Please take the students safety into consideration. God Bless you in your work and may the Lords will prevail. Sincerely yours, K~~ / OÇ.S(~ Jlm'fi'Ka~;FO$'um r .;.0 7 C/~u 207 E Main Sf. ' . ,Waukon,IA 52172'.1.73.7 tv ¿.t-V f~ I~_' - s;;.- I 7 r- Marian Karr From: Hansen, Sarah [sarah-hansen@uiowa,edu] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 11 :28 AM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: 21 Dear Council Members: I am writing to tell you I strongly support the 21-only ordinance and to clarify some misinformation given to the Council by several speakers at the last meeting. As the Coordinator of Health Iowa, the department charged with educating students on health issues, I feel I can credibly speak to the many educational efforts currently underway for UI students. When Lindsay Schutte unveiled UISG's plan to forestall '21', she spoke of the need for comprehensive educational efforts across campus. Had Lindsay called me, either before creating her plan, or afterward when I attempted to contact her to invite her to learn more about the current efforts, she would have learned that we have solid educational efforts on campus, reaching nearly 24,000 students yearly. We work with students individually and in groups to help them establish healthier habits. We offer education and even substance abuse treatment programs for students who have gone from experimentation to abuse or dependency. We have been inundated with programming requests already this fall to come and talk with residence halls, fraternities and sororities and academic classes about how students can make informed choices about alcohol. You may also know that we are sponsoring a large-scale educational media campaign titled "Extreme Drinking" which, again, focuses on helping students understand the consequences of high-risk use and how they can make healthier choices. This campaign was developed with extensive student input and included a full-color educational insert that went out to over 5,000 Daily Iowan readers. We also have integrated an alcohol curriculum piece into the 60 College Transition sections, reaching over 25% of the incoming first year students. The mystudentbody.com alcohol website provides personalized alcohol feedback to students in the comfort of their own rooms or homes. I tell you this to show you the extensive efforts that are already in place in terms of the education piece of the puzzle. The fact is, that as much as I believe in the power of education, it will not work without the support of policy. The City Council can truly do its part by helping us with the policy component. Sincerely, Sarah Hansen, M.A., CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) Coordinator, Health Iowa Student Health Service 1 Marian Karr From: Scott Hansen [shansen@kirkwood,edu] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 11 :25 AM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: 21 Ordinance Dear City Council: I voted for each of you when you got elected. Unlike many of the students who threaten you regarding '21' , I actually vote. I will not vote for any City Councilor who refuses to support the logical nature of 21. This is not rocket science - the drinking age is 21. 80% of underage young people say they can drink when they get into bars. While it will not cure everything, this is one thing that you, the City Council, can actually do to help the problem. I find it wholly ironic that you would consider letting the bar owners, who do nothing but profit from this whole issue, self-monitor. Can you not see that this is all driven by money, rather than caring for the young people who are at risk? I'm disappointed that you are catering to a few vocal bar owners and students who don't even vote rather than caring for the needs of our community. Scott Hansen 711 Kimball Road Iowa City, IA 52245 341-0883 1 Marian Karr From: Marc Light [gaulight@mac,com] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:41 AM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: After the war is won on downtown underage drinking, please plan for peace in the residential neighborhoods, To whom it may concern, I am a resident of the Northside neighborhood and I am concerned about the ramifications for my neighborhood of a 2l-only ordinance in IC. Let me first state that I am assuming that having a mixed community living within walking distance of the downtown is a good thing. A "mixed" community would include senior citizens, graduate students, families, undergraduate students, young professionals, middle aged professionals, perhaps a little beyond middle aged professionals, etc. I believe that such a community is good for downtown IC businesses and the city as a whole. I am worried that a 2l-only ordinance would mean more house parties in the Northside. This might mean a rush on ear plug supplies at nearby drug stores. Perhaps more importantly it may result in a loss of the mixed community mentioned above. The IC police force seems stretched already dealing with the small area of activity downtown. Requiring them to patrol all neighborhoods where house parties start will only happen if more money is provided. Can the City afford it? After the war is won on downtown underage drinking, please plan for peace in the residential neighborhoods. Marc Light 225 E Davenport Street 1 Marian Karr From: putz@pocketmail,com Sent: Wednesday, October 06,200412:56 PM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: 21 only Please-please-please reconsider and enact the 21 only in bars per our state law NOW rather than later. Worse things can happen than "Iowa City being like Ames" per bar-owner Ms Leah Cohen as quoted in the Press Citizen. Sara Putney 1117 Spruce Iowa City IA 52240 ------------------------------ Local access to PocketMail mobile email now available in Europe, North America & Australia http://www.pocketmail.com 1 Marian Karr From: derek-schairer@uiowa.edu Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 9:33 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: 19 Ordinance Dear members of the City Council: My name is Derek Schairer and I am 21 years old. To begin I am not a political person. However, I am writing you because I believe that I can contribute valuable information based on my experiences over the last few years. I think it would be a mistake to raise the legal age to enter a bar above the age of 19. I have come to this conclusion from my past occurrences with my peers. If the age is raised, under-age drinking will not diminish. Instead, it will increase and be pushed into the apartments and neighborhoods of the surrounding community. The opinion that my peers and I share is that these "house parties" are not as safe as the bars downtown. To me it seems harder for the police to patrol an entire city, than the 2 to 3 blocks that comprise the downtown bar area. Bars are also much more likely to have supervision by trained staff, management, and police. This is compared to uhouse parties" where there is no supervision. The availability of alcohol for people that are under-age is also greatly increased at "house parties". The accessibility to kegs and other liquors is much easier to attain than at the bars. For many reasons such as enforcement of local laws and 1. D. requirements, it is much more difficult for someone under-age to be served at a bar. The amount of consumption at bars is far less as well. H costs approximately three dollars for a drink at the bar, which can only be purchased two at a time. This is far different from the "beer bongs" and Ukeg stands" that are common throughout house parties. In my experience the bars downtown decrease drinking due to the cost of the alcohol and the long waits in line. If the age is raised over 19 I also believe that drug use will increase throughout the city. Once again this is a result of students frequenting places that have no supervision and where drug use can be more discrete. After attending the bars for 3 years, I have never seen any drug use at any of these establishments. This is because there is control and other entertainment opportunities such as music, dancing, and socializing. I know that there may be statistics that go against my preceding statements, but I urge you to listen to my case. I have seen and heard things firsthand that have given me the basis for my argument. People my age, especially 1 women, overwhelmingly agree that the bars downtown provide a much safer environment compared to other options. They have done nothing but provide a fun alternative for my peers and myself. They also provide a safer environment for this city, it's neighborhoods, and it's citizens. Thank you very much for your time. Sincerely, Derek Schairer 2 Marian Karr From: Nancy Schairer [Nschaire@syc427,org] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 1: 12 PM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: Raising the age for entrance into city drinking establishments Dear Iowa City Council: We are concerned parents with a 19-year-old daughter who lives in Iowa City. We understand you are considering raising the entrance age into your downtown establishments from 19 to 21. We strongly oppose this move as we feel it would put our daughter at a much higher risk for her personal safety. Living away from home and our parental supervision at her age, we are more than happy to have her spend her (and I'm sure some of our) money to get into the " Clubs" which are well patrolled and follow established local laws by NOT allowing her to purchase alcohol, but giving her and her friends a safe, fun, environment for dancing and socializing. We understand there is also bus transportation available for a safe ride home late at night if she doesn't decide to walk with the many groups of friends that patronize these establishments. We understand a lot of problems can occur with the high demographic age group you have in Iowa City of people between the ages of 19 and 23, however we do not believe you will be stopping any of the problems, you will only be spreading them out into other non-business areas. A community near us is reeling and grieving because of a fatal stabbing within the last two weeks at an unsupervised party at a private residence where underage drinking occurred. We know we speak for hundreds of other parents who have been pleasantly surprised and impressed with the intelligent, progressive way your city has welcomed the young people who are temporary residents in your community. You have effectively channeled the youngest and most unorganized age group in the most efficient way, as well as creating income for your city. We would much rather have our daughter in a law abiding, patrolled, environment where we know she will be safe, than at a private house party, which is where we're afraid she will go if you close down her options at the downtown establishments. We did not know about this city ordinance before we sent our two children to school in your city, despite knowing several other former residents of Iowa City and had only heard good things about Iowa City and the downtown area. We hope you will listen to our concerns and continue with what we feel is the best alternative for both you and the young people between the ages of 19-21 while they are living in your city. Sincerely, Randy and Nancy Schairer 8876 N. Sunnyside Drive Byron, Ill. 61010 1 Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Deb Scherer [d,scherer@mchsLcom] Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 10:08 AM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: Confused To Whom It May Concern: Hi, my name is Deb Scherer. Maybe you can help me understand something, In yesterday's paper I read that 40 or so bar owners were getting together to try and come up with a solution to the underage drinking problems we have here in our city. Why are bar owners doing that? Doesn't that seem a little ironic? The law is 21, Why is this even in question? Of course they will want the current law to continue in its present state. This is becoming a financial decision, not a legal issue if the bar owners are allowed to be the forefront of this decision, The article also mentioned that the student government would self-regulate, Even more ridiculous, Students do not and will not self-regulate, I have been downtown and this just does not happen, I think the city council needs to come downtown at 1 :00 - 1 :30 on a Friday or Saturday night It's one of the ugliest places you could see, This is a serious problem and letting the bar owners make a decision not only seems pretty ridiculous, but will not change the current situation. They do not appear to be in favor of the health or livelihood of our underage population that is currently getting away with drinking in Iowa City bars, I have been a business owner in downtown Iowa City, I have a huge concern for the students who allow themselves to become so intoxicated that they can barely walk, We, the adults here, need to help these kids to make better choices by not allowing them to come into the places that will get them into trouble, They have no options at this point We need to give them choices besides bars, I'm fired up by the mere fact that this council is allowing the bar owners to find a solution, Do you really think they will come up with anything other than allowing the students into their bars? I'm so confused, Sincerely, Deb Scherer Owner, FAZE:one at River Rock 10/8/2004 Marian Karr From: Shook, Cory A [cory-shook@uiowa,edu] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 1 :02 PM To: cou ncil@iowa-city.org Subject: To Drink or Not to Drink?? ~ \':.,1 ·::<H To Drink or Not to Drink.doc Connie Champion & all council members: I would like to provide my plan for Iowa City's 2l-ordinance dialogue. I apologize, as I have not had a chance to edit this attachment. As you will see below, I wear many hats in my life and I will only offer this excuse as a hasten to quickly get this information to the board. My name is Cory A. Shook, I am a 30-year-old Univeristy Hospitals full-time staff member, part-time UI student, and part-time waiter. I have lived in Iowa City originally for 5.5 years with a lapse of 2 years inbetween the 3rd and 4th. I am a recovering alcoholic/drug addict and I am gay. My current major is Psychology with an emphasis on substance abuse. I will be traveling to Ecuador to learn Spanish next summer, to bring back language skills to provide bilingual services once I finish my degree. I am a friend of County Supervisor Terrance Neuzil's wife's family. Please contact me if you need any help in this matter. Thank you for the ongoing dialogue. Cory A. Shook 2073 Kountry Lane SE, #8 Iowa City, IA 52240 319.354.6631 *** eSafe scanned this email for malicious content *** *** IMPORTANT: Do not open attachments from unrecognized senders *** 1 To Drink or Not to Drink To drink or not to drink, is this REALLY our question? Although I commend UISG president, Lindsey Schutte, on the topic of the 21-ordinance in downtown Iowa City, I still find it a bit disturbing. Through what I have read, I still find no bit or responsibility taken for the student's actions of underage drinking. It is not, "How are we going to convince underage party-goers to learn to be comfortable enough with themselves around others who are drinking or drugging without feeling the need to imbibe themselves?," but the question has become, "Where can the underage drinkers drink that is safer?" The issue of house-parties versus downtown Iowa City is moot. As much as I can point this obvious statement towards Ms. Schutte, I can equally point the statement to the University of Iowa, itself, as well as the downtown business association. For the University of Iowa, we are spending millions to revive our old landmark stadium by installing drinking sky boxes for those who can afford them, to give them a place to kick back and enjoy a beverage during a game. Is this not a mark of saying, "Well, it's kind of okay to drink, as long as you are adult and have a good reason." Is there responsibility in this statement? I don't think so. So what about the downtown business association? Well, we all know how our downtown once was, a flourish with quiche shops, hippie to trendy, but each year less and less quiche and more and more bar. Where is the encouragement to open a small business downtown anymore, when we know there is not much money to be had consistently through the year unless you prey on the one thing that makes a college town a college town, the drinking. Lets just face the fact, if you are going to make a quick fast buck, get 'em drunk! The downtown association and businesses do a LOT by keeping our city alive, regardless of whether it is a quaint shop or a bar. The support they provide to keep us alive is more than I believe most could understand. The University, the students, as well as the businesses themselves benefit from our downtown district. So how do we control it? The simple answer is, we don't. It is not a controllable force that can be contained in its own cage. It is an energy brought to itself by each of the three parties above, the University, the students, and the businesses. What to do, what to do? First, I believe we need to get ourselves back to the original question, who is responsible? The answer here is simple. Ultimately, the person who consumes the alcohol makes the choice. There, you have your answer. ..plain and simple.. .in black and white. It is the responsibility of the consumer to NOT drink or to get shit-ass, butt-faced inebriated. Easy enough? Secondly, should the University and community care? Of course we should, these minors are brought here by us for the purpose of education and community involvement. What is our responsibility? Better education... Yes! 1. Money should be invested into a program of education that would take place during the mandatory orientation offered to the University. This should not be taken lightly, either. Every student attending orientation MUST attend, therefore, it is a perfect outlet to hold such a forum. 2. For every underage citation given to a University student (this will sound corny, I know), a note should be sent home to parents. 3, Underage students should then be required to provide 5 hours of community service in lieu of a citation. They do it to get concert tickets, so why not make them do it before they are allowed to register for the following semester's classes? 4. Names of underage students with citations should be posted somehow, somewhere, until the 5 hours of community service are complete. A "running list." Where? My initial thought was projected on to the Old Capital every night as the sun went down, but I think the Daily Iowan would do just fine. Of course, it should be in a column of its own aside from the already-printed police blotter. This infonnation will be gathered by closely working with the Iowa City Police Department's police blotter. And remember, your name doesn't go away until you complete your community service. 5. Beer bongs should really be outlawed. Their existence on campus only encourages binge drinking; you don't have to be brilliant to figure this out. There should be a special citation of an outrageous amount for those in possession of a beer bong and this should be enforced heavily during tailgating. (My last speeding ticket was $75. and you can bet I haven't gone over the speed limit since.) 6. House parties. Underage attendance at a house party okay, underage drinking at a house party, double the amount of community service and the amount of the fine. 7. The University and Iowa City Police should pay closer attention to tailgating and drinking during a game, as well as afterwards. Perhaps there should be service announcements during the broadcast game about the effects of underage drinking. Adults highly inebriated at a game or tailgating should be escorted to the jail and fined heavily. Season tickets? Take them away! The Athletics Program should also pay for extra security/police officers to patrol game days, as well as the aforementioned service announcements. 8. What about the businesses downtown? What is their contribution? They have the money, they should pay, as well! I believe if you are a bar owner, you should pay a special fee on top of the ones already in place to open the business. This special fee will become the fund to promote the above mentioned programs (along with the funding fÌom the Athletics Department for game day-specific services) and higher police security at games. They are the ones that want to make the money fÌom the drinking, they should be the ones to pay for result. In this short list of possible ways to nurture our environment in Iowa City, I believe I have been able to demonstrate where the RESPONSIBILITY should lie. Each party involved IS now taking RESPONSIBILITY. I believe RESPONSIBILITY is what we should be teaching our students as they make their way through our educational system, community, and out into the rest of their lives. Marian Karr From: dan-vaku Iskas@uiowa,edu Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 1 :23 AM To: council@iowa-city,org I am writing to you as a 22 year old student at the University of Iowa. I firmly believe that you as a council should pass a 21 only ordinance because it is not logical to allow underage people into a bar. The drinking age is 21 and until that is changed, the entrance age should be 21. Please dismiss the UISG's illogical argument that the underage crowd will move to the houses across campus. I would be disappointed if the city council once again (indirectly) supported the breaking of the law by allowing under 21 year olds into the bars in Iowa City. The only logical thing to do is to make the entrance age 21. Believe me, there are very few underage students entering those bars and coming out with soda on their breath. The UISG is simply wrong. I am ashamed they are advocating the breaking of the law. Thank you for your time. Dan Vakulskas, Senior, University of Iowa Dan Vakulskas 1 ~~L¡) Page I of I Marian Karr From: Shields, Beth [beth-shields@uiowaedu] Sent: Friday, October 15, 2004 9:23 AM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: 21-only ordinance Dear Councilors: I'm writing today to encourage you to adopt the 21-only ordinance. Last year, when the Council agreed to the 19-only ordinance, bar owners made a litany of promises, including increased monitoring, wristbands to identify the age of patrons, free non-alcoholic beverages, and training for all servers to help them identify underage patrons and fake IDs. Many of these promises have been broken repeatedly. Now that you are once again considering the 21-only ordinance, the bar owners are making more promises to do, well, exactly what they promised they would do last year. You tried the 19-only ordinance for one year. There were positive results with regard to possession of alcohol among persons under 18. Try the 21-only ordinance. Reconsider it in one year. I think you'll be glad you did. Beth Shields 10/15/2004 Lf €-(1.1¡) Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Gardinier, Minnetta [m-gardinier@uiowa,edu] Sent: Friday, October 15, 200411:51 AM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: Bar entry age - letter attached.., City Council: I have attached a letter (PDF file) to state my thoughts and views on the issue of the bar entry age here in Iowa City, I would much appreciate it if it is distributed and read by all members of the City Council. Thank you for its consideration, Regards, Minnetta --------------------- Dr. Minnetta V. Gardinier 1527 Muscatine Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240 --------------------- *** eSafe scanned this email for malicious content *** *** IMPORTANT: Do not open attachments from unrecognized senders *** 10/15/2004 Minnetta V. Gardinier -- ----..----- ----------------------------- 1527 Muscatine Avenue Iowa City, IA 52240 City Council City of Iowa City 4 I 0 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Friday 15 October 2004 City Council Members: I am writing this letter to voice some input on the issue of the bar entry age here in Iowa City. I have thought a lot about this over the past few years when it has come up for debate; however, I have not taken the time to put these thoughts down on paper. A recent newspaper article reported on how little input you have received this time around. I suspect that part of that lack of response has been due to a feeling among your constituents that the City Council is very unlikely to make the hard decision and enact an "over-21" policy. In this matter, the Council has the track record for taking the less controversial path, Without a doubt, you have given bar owners, their staff, and the under-21 population every opportunity to police themselves. Clearly, it has not made a difference. Frankly, I find it astonishing that Iowa City does not recognize a "21-and-over" policy. When the drinking age was 18, did we consider allowing 16- and 17-year-01ds into bars? If one disagrees with the 21 drinking age, then one should work to change that law rather than demand that a community create an environment to circumvent that law. When I talk to my friends and family around the country where the drinking age is also 21, they find it incomprehensible that we allow individuals under 21 into bars. Moreover, I was surprised to learn that the Iowa City area itself is an outlier in its policy relative to the rest ofIowa. Why are we compelled to allow this to continue? Yes, we are a college town; however, we do not need to promote an under-age bar scene to remain a popular city to live in. How many other college towns allow 19- and 20-year-olds into their bars? Are the towns that don't allow them into their bars ghost towns? I cannot imagine how this city can support the number of bars that we do without the benefit of selling alcohol to under-age drinkers. On average, assuming that most students come to The University ofIowa as 17-18 year old rreshmen and graduate at 21-22 years of age - about 70% of these students are ineligible to drink legally. With this number ofunder-21 drinkers, shouldn't we be seeing afew more Coke and Pepsi trucks rolling into town? Somehow, when I see the beer trucks rolling into Iowa City every weekend and the drivers delivering their kegs, it is impossible and implausibe to believe that their products are only being served to those bar patrons over 21. If they are only serving drinkers of legal age, then Iowa City surely has an entirely different drinking problem on its hands. I believe it is the business of our local government to conform to the laws of the state, and I hope that you will consider that implementing an "over-2 I" policy simply enforces the existing law. Do you seriously believe that the bars in Iowa City are serving only those patrons over 21? If so, then you can in good conscience vote the status quo, If not, then I hope that you will vote for an "over-21" policy. I have read that students and bar owners argue that taking an "over-2 I" stance will lead to more house parties with uncontrolled alcohol consumption. I also read about some policies that Ames Letter to City of Iowa City - City Council members Page 2 of2 implemented to control house parties, and they seem to be relatively effective. I also have to consider that the students and bar owners are trying to have it both ways. On the one hand, they argue that I9- and 20-year olds should be able to go into bars to socialize and enjoy the music scene - that they are not drinking illegally. So if that's the case, why would a new "over-21" policy create more drinking if they weren't drinking to begin with? If you ask me, this threat carries an implicit and logical conclusion that under-age drinking was going on to begin with. Again, does the City ofIowa City wish to sanction this behavior? Yes, an "over-21" policy is a hard decision to make and unpopular among some students; however, it is a consistent policy that is more in line with the State and the rest of the country. Our current policy is simply a mixed message and turning a blind eye to what you know is really happening. Lastly, I urge implementation of a straightforward and consistent "over-21 " policy so the City creates a level playing field and promotes an environment that might actually drive entrepreneurs to be creative in developing venues to attract the student population for entertainment Clearly, bars are in business to sell alcohol. If alcohol is no longer providing their profit, then they will evolve to stay in business. Without a doubt, some will close; however, I believe that a successful and savvy business person will evolve his/her business. Frankly, I believe that Iowa City could stand to lose a few bars. I would also look forward to the creative ventures that would flourish. I think that it was a tragedy that "Faze One" failed; however, it was pretty much doomed to fail when competing with the bar scene. One should take a moment to wonder if that venture might have taken off if it had been in an "over-21 " environment If the Council enacts a new "over-21" policy, then maybe this business owner might yet be able to renew her efforts. Until we bite the bullet and go "over-2 I" as a community, we will never create an environment that challenges our business community to identifY ventures that are attractive to our college crowd without relying on the sales of alcohol to under-age drinkers. I hope that Council members will ask themseleves a few simple questions. Does Iowa City need to support a policy that is clearly out of sync with the rest of the State and country? Do we need to turn a blind eye to what we know is really occurring and what it costs our community? Can we do the real test and create an environment that might actually stimulate new business ventures to enhance the cultural scene here in Iowa? Ifwe're serious about promoting social and cultural aspects, lets move toward pursuing some new dimensions and giving our business community a level playing field to do so. Thanks very much for taking the time to read this letter and for considering the thoughts offered. Sincerely, ~~~ '- Minnetta V.Gardinier, Ph.D. L. e.. (Lt ) Page 1 of 1 Marian Karr From: Jacki Bock [jbock@meccaia.com] Sent: Friday, October 15,20044:25 PM To: marian-karr@iowa-city,org Subject: handout for Monday's work session Good Afternoon Ms. Karr: Can you please include the attached power point presentation as a handout for the Monday work session? Please let me know if you have any difficulty in opening this attachment Thank you, Jacki --------------------------------- Jacki Bock, Executive Assistant MECCA (319) 351-4357 jÞock@rDe¡ccaia.cQrD 1_ u____ 0 1_____ *** eSafe scanned this email for malicious content *** *** IMPORTANT: Do not open attachments from unrecognized senders *** NOTICE: This e-mail, including attachments, is the property of mecca, is covered by the Electronic Communications Act, is confidential and maybe legaily privileged, If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you are prohibited from retaining, disseminating, distributing, or storing this communication on any media. Please reply to the sender if you have received this message in error and immediately deiete it Thank you, 10/15/2004 A Public Health Issue... 69% of UI students engage in high-risk drinking (vs. a nat' average rate of 44% among 119 colleges and univ's surveyed) l1li Research has shown that environmental factors, such as easy access to alcohol and cheap prices, are some of the strongest predictors of high-risk drinking - this is especially true for youth and young adults. III The level of drinking, drinking participation, and participation in binge drinking are all significantly higher among college students when a great number of outlets licensed to sell alcoholic beverages exist within 2 miles of campus. This is particularly true for underage drinking. "Just as there are multiple reasons behind college binge drinking, there are multiple ways to counter it" - Richard Yoast, PhD, AMA Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Going forward... II Whatever regulatory action and enforcement of alcohol laws is implemented at the state or local levels, it should occur within the context of a comprehensive initiative that focuses on changing community norms and expectations around the use of alcohol. Sources: ~ Marian Karr From: Patricia Santangelo [patti_santangelo@hotmaiLcom] Sent: Wednesday, October 06,200412:40 AM To: abby@shelterhouseiowa.org; aaxeen@hacap,org; daynab@mynav,net; bruceucc@msn,com; christine, m ullen@mchsi,com; charles-eastham@uiowa.edu; d isciple@xwires,net; cconner@hacap,org; ehpcmc@aoLcom; Dan_ Todd@usc.salvationarmy,org; revdeeucc@earthlink,net; mschlachter@trinityic.org; ipfab@avalon,net; council@iowa- city,org; jan@unitedwayjc,org; jerry-anthony@uiowa.edu; VandenBerg,Joan@iccsd.k12.ia.us; joe@joebolkcom,org; jclhcb@meccaia,com; j udymcroberts@mchsi,com; kafi@shelterhouseiowa,org; gichf@avalon,net; mccue@zeus.ia.net; nstensvaag@juno.com; newsroom@press-citizen,com; sstutsma@co.johnson,ia.us; stephan ie@shelterhouseiowa,org Subject: Affordable Housing - "inclusionary zoning" schemes Washington Post: Editorial Affordable Housing Tuesday, October 5, 2004; Page A24 WHEN IT WAS adopted in the 1970s, Montgomery County's program to ensure a reasonable supply of affordable housing was a national model, hailed as both pragmatic and progressive. It required developers to set aside 12.5 percent of new apartments, townhouses or houses for households with low or moderate incomes; in return, the county granted developers concessions to help make their projects profitable. The program produced scores of imitators and worked so well that from 1973 to 2002, the county generated more than 11,000 affordable houses, condos and apartments -- over a quarter of all those produced by the scores of so-called "inclusionary zoning" schemes that sprang up around the country. But the factors that helped make the program a success three decades ago -- plentiful open land and reasonable real estate prices -- no longer pertain. The stock of below-market-value units occupied by eligible buyers and renters has dwindled as price controls lapsed and price-controlled dwellings reverted to the open market. Today just 3,000 families -- less than 1 percent of county households -- live in affordable units created by the program, down from 6,300 during the construction heyday in the 1980s. The market is the primary catalyst here, but that doesn't mean the county should throw up its hands. There is a crushing demand for affordable dwellings in Montgomery, and not just for the indigent; families of four with incomes of $50,000 have been all but shut out of the county by soaring housing prices. Last winter, when a team of officials was commissioned by the County Council to study the problem, there were nine times as many people on the waiting list for affordable housing as there were houses and apartments available. 1 One problem is that under rules set by the county, price controls have lapsed too quickly; houses can be resold at market rates after just 10 years. The county has also gotten into the self-defeating habit of allowing developers to buy their way out of the program by making negotiated (and often modest) payments into a public housing fund rather than providing houses or apartments at below-market rates. That should stop. As the council's study acknowledged, however, the program's success has always depended on striking a balance between requiring affordable housing and giving developers the opportunity to realize a decent profit. Under current market conditions, that may mean providing additional incentives for developers. Five council members have proposed allowing developers to add a floor or two to new apartment buildings as inducement for them to provide affordable units. That comes at a price -- namely, traffic -- but may make sense for carefully selected buildings in downtown cores and adjacent to Metro stations, such as Bethesda or Wheaton. A longer menu of possible tweaks to the affordable housing program will be weighed by the council, and the merits of each can be debated. What's certain is that promoting affordable housing is urgent in a place that prizes diversity and relies on a growing workforce. -- Help support a favorite cause at http://www.iGive.com/html/refer.cfm?memberid~667l&causeid~836 Donate to charity for free http://www.quickdonations.com/ Commit random acts of literacy' Read & Release at http://www.bookcrossing.com/friend/psantang Patti Santangelo patti santangelo@hotmail.com 2 c;;j] Johnson County JOHNSON COUNTI LOCAL HOMELESS Local Homeless COORDINATING BOARD Coordinating Board 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 (JCLHCB) 319.356.5242 The JCLHCB is recognized statewide as the designated body to initiate, address and coordinate policy at the local level with the goal to eliminate September 28, 2004 homelessness in Johnson County, Iowa City City Council · 4 C's 410 E. Washington Street · AGAPE Cafe Iowa City, IA 52240 · Community Mental Health Centers I-Iomel= Outreach Program · Consultation of Religious Dear Iowa City Council Members: Comnumities · Crisis Center · Department of }-Iuman Ser\-ices Thank you for your generous donation of $1,000 to jump-start our initial · Domestic Violence Interœntion fundraising efforts for the newly created Johnson County Children's Program · Free Lunch Program Initiative. · Free Medical Clinic · Goodwill Employment Sec\-ices The focus of the fund is to provide after school and summer activities to · Greater Iowa Gty I-lousing children in the County's homeless shelters and transitional housing Fellowship · HACAP programs. Due to shrinking budgets, our non-profits struggle to provide · Hillcrest Family Senices the basic services of shelter, nutrition and health services to those in · How;ingTrust FW1d of Johnson need. More times than not, children in these programs do not have COW1ty · IC Community School District access to activities that most children regularly enjoy such as summer · ICARE camps, music lessons, sport activities, and the like. · Iowa City Department of Planning and Community De,-elopment As of today, the initial $1,000 has been matched. There is currently over · Iowa City I-lousing & Community Dcydopment Commission $2,300 in the fund with referrals now being accepted. Once again, · Iowa City Housing Authority thank you for your generous oontribution and support of homeless · Iowa Coalition Against Domestic children in our oommunity. Violence · JCCOG · Johnson COW1ty l\U-I/DD Sen-ices · Mayor>s Youth Employment Program · MECCA · Ncighborhood Centers of Johnson COW1ty · Red Cross · The Sakation Anny · Shelter I-louse '''' · ~lAR Program 0 c') C~ · Successful Living <0 ~ · Table to Table » -_.~ rr: · United Action for Youth -0 11 w - · United Way of Johnson COW1ty C> - · V A Hospital Homeless Outreach m · Wesley Foundation ~:P -;.:'" ----, · Youth Homes. Inc. ',-) a U1 -.! œn Marian Karr From: Kathryn Johansen Sent: Friday, October 01, 20044:54 PM To: 'kaitlinvr@mchsi,com' Cc: 'City Council Subject: RE: Earn While you Learn Scholarship Dear Kaitlin: The "Earn While you Learn Scholarship Program" does not appear to be a City of Iowa City sponsored project. Perhaps you can enter this information using an internet search engine to obtain further information. Best of luck. Sincerely, Kathi Johansen Administrative Assistant to the City Manager -----Original Message----- E'rom: kaitlinvr@mchsi.com [mailto:kaitlinvr@mchsi.com] Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 10:17 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Earn While you Learn Scholarship Hi, I was unable to find any information on your website regarding this, but, I kept getting routed to your web page. Can you please provide some information on this scholarship such as how I can apply, the criteria, etc. Any information you can provide would be very helpful. Sincerely, Kaitlin Van Roekel 1 Marian Karr a:J From: Kathryn Johansen Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 10:26 AM To: 'CitySlicker206@aol,com' Cc: ·City Council Subject: RE: Utilities Referendum Dear Josie and Heather: 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. If you are looking for Council opinion please contact them individually with any questions you may have. Council member names and telephone numbers are listed on the City of Iowa City website at www.icgov.org. Click on the blue link for Departments then select City Council. Best of luck with your school project. Sincerely, Kathi Johansen Administrative Assistant to the City Manager -----Original Message----- From: CitySlicker206@aol.com [mailto:CitySlicker206@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 8:48 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Utilities Referendum This does not pertain to the agenda or the meeting. We are doing a school project on the utilities referendum, and we were wondering who would know any information on the City Council about this subject. If someone does know anything about it would they mind sharing their opinon and a short interview? If not is there anyone who knows more about it that we could be referred to? Thanks so much, please return asap. Thanks. Josie Moore and Heather Jenn. 1 ~ John Alberhasky 1150 Jefferson Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 r-.;::' 0 c:;..::> Ç? .r- :2.0 c:::> :r>~ e, Il -, Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission / - ::.-) -.~ I ;- , iC' -.I ¡-n Civic Center ,.,. ,..--.. .::-'-~ rTl -0 :-' 410 E. Washington Street 0::0 :x 0 ~~~ .r;- Iowa City, IA 52240 ~ N Ul Dear Planning & Zoning Commissioners: I am opposed to the establishment of the proposed Gilbert-Linn Historic District and would like my property excluded from the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. I own the property at 324 N. Gilbert Street. Sincerely, ~~ John Alberhasky STATE OF ""J:õ\.,t,.)o.. , COUNTY OF :fh\'\~ ,ss: On this-S.-dayof (X:;t:o~ ,A.D.20~ before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said /Ó/'f/of state, personally appeared J()h\"\ po.. \ 'oUho..c::. k.¥ Date to me known to be the person named in and who execute the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same as his voluntary act and deed. . . cc: Iowa City Council Notary Public in and for Iowa City Planning and Zoning Greg Allen 301-303 Fairchild Copy to Council My property is in the proposed Gilbert Linn Historic District. I am opposed to having my property in this district and I am opposed to The Historic district in General. The last two years have shown that the Historic department likes to take advantage of there newfound power. There rulings are both arbitrary and discriminatory. Many homeowners are treated unfairly. The Historic dept. should not be politically motivated. You must also realize that if 30 some percent of the people oppose a Historic district. That does not mean the rest are for it! On the contrary the margin r<" ç.:=" Is about 3 to I AGAINST. The rest are uncommitted either way. Õ ~ Thank you for your time. ~~O 0 ,",,-.. ~.-~", ç; -\1 Greg Allen. ...~ -' -I ,- I , ,- V> f!1 -,,- .-"-¡-"" -0 :.~-4. , ' ~ \"j ð~~ Ñ ? -------------------------------- ----- STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: JOHNSON COUNIY ) On this to +~ day of Oc-roßf~ ,~, before me, the tmdersigned, a Notary Public in and for said COtmty and State, personally appeared G,,-t'C\ ÄUof" ~d__. . to me knM to be the identical persons named m and who executed the Wl thm and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voltmtary act and deed. ~ " 30NDRAE FORT C ',"miSSion Number 159791 S~~5f F~-b ,1y Commission Expires lOW __ 3-7-0(, Notary Pu hc in and for the State of Iowa Sent By: ; 3605713385; Oct-5-04 9:08AM; Page 1/1 Peter Ammentorp 2709 NE 163m St. To: Towa City Planning and Zoning Commission Ridgefield, W A 98642 CC: Iowa City Councíl, Mayor Lehman "'0 ~ 0 c_~ :SO c: Date: October 5, 2004 >-> --j e-:, -,-, Ii '. I .~- Subject.: Opposition to the GiJÞert-Lim¡ Street Historic Preservation U1 :!i -0 '--' ,-, ::to: ;.,,,,J To Whom It May Concern: ~o! N ~ ... » C> I received a letter on Monday, October 4111, 2004 dated September 271lt, 2004 notify me ofilie outcome oftbe Historic Preservation Commission's public hearing to recommend the establishment of Gilbert-Linri Street Historic District to the Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission. The Historic Preservation Commission's meeting was on September 9"', 2004. Why did it take until September 27Cb, 2004 to notify the homeowners? Was it because the Historic Preservation Commission designed it that way knowing that would leave little time for any opposition to respond? The next meeting was October 7111, 2004 leaving only 10 days to respond to the letter, but the Historic preservation Commission withheld the results for 18 days. Where is the due process? This reeks ofa small group trying to impose their "altnristic" hidden agenda On a larger numbe,- of homeowners who do not want this. How many times is the Historic Preservation Commission going to by and impose their will and agcnda on tax paying property owners that are opposed to this Historic District? They have met with re:¡istance ftom business owners and homeowners and have been told emphatically that the property owners do not want this. Still the Historic Preservation Commission continues to work several angles. This recommendation was strongly opposed back in August. The Commission comes back now and tries to hammer this through again even before the State onawa has ruled on the Gilbert-Linn Street Hìstoric District. This is completely unprecedented. Tfyou check the Iowa City Records, the State ofIowa has always ruled before the City onowa City, Why the sudden change in protocol? The reason is if this currenlltttempt fails, then the homeowners have to fight the State onawa. Wbere does this process end? It doesn't and Historic Preservation Commission will not stop until they get their agenda passed regardless of what the general public wants. They are counting on public apathy, absentee ownership and playing every possible angle to get this passed. I currently Own four properties ill Iowa City. They are at 304 Davenport St., 308 Davenport St., 3 13 N, Linn St., and 319 N. Linn St. These properties are in the middle ofthe proposed district. I want my properties excluded ftom the proposed Gilbert-Linn Historic District. If it is so important for a small number of people to have their properties listed, then have them sign their properties up and submit those to the State of Iowa for ,-eview and leave the rest of the properties out ofit. The reasons the Historic Preservation Commission won't do this is then they do not have complete control over entire neighborhoods and they know they would not get that many property owners to sign up, There is little to no benefit for the homeowners to do this. The Historic Preservation Commission needs to start se¡ving the public and stop trying to control it. The questions the Mayor and the rest of the iowa City Council should be asking themselves is "How would you feel if someone tried to impose their ,-egulations multiple times upon your home that you did not want? Would you allow this to happen to your own homes if you did not want it? T am confident the answer would be NO I If that is the case, you must reject the establishment of the Gilhert-Linn Street Historic District, ~¡; ~~ Peter 1. Ammentorp '" 0 c:::.t = .¿- -,-- ...,;.>f'"1 C":) j;~~ (- .' -'1 ---> r~·"' ..... I - " ) ,.- =(~.~ -.I -,-¡ - ..... ¡--;-¡ Þ> ¡ j C):::;::! -:.. ."--' September 29, 2004 - '_.J ..0:::;:/"'- - :t; .. CJ \.0 Iowa City Planning and Zoning COIl11Jlission Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 To Whom It May Concern: As the owner ofthe property located at 519 N. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, lA, I hereby oppose the proposed establislnnent of the local Gilbert-Linn Historic District and I wish to have my property excluded from consideration. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please send a copy to the Iowa City Council. _...§incerely, ~~ FII e.__., James B. and Becky J. Buxton ,..1'- L) 1811 Muscatine Avenue Iowa City, Iowa 52240-6414 200[1 OCT - 4 Ph I: 32 (319) 354-7262 f\'--,--" \_JI i ¡ September 29,2004 ¡ (J \f\'~. '\ Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Commission Members: As the property owners of 403 North Linn Street and 225 Church Street in Iowa City, we want to go on record as being opposed to the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. As such we want to have our two properties excluded from the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. Please note our opposition/request in your records in advance of the public hearing at the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 7th. sin9~ & 8~ ::dBuxt~ g, ~~ Cc: City Council Sl'ATE OF IOWA ) JOHNSON COUNlY ) 55: ) On this 1'- day of .fëc.~ b..e..v- ;;{ 'f a Notary Public in and for sai COtmty d S' . 190 , before me, the tmdersigned, ::r-fJtl~< 8. l1u.x~i an t~~, personally appeared to me own to be the 1 entical pe d . foregoing instrument and aCknowled~~ân~ha~~h m and who executed the within and act and deed. ey executed the same as their voluntary --? "->' <,> 1 '" ~ ~ ~c2M ~ ...t; ~ NotaPu~ In !:In -.çnT- +- " C"...._._ _, T Town & Campus Apts. 1100 Arthur St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (319) 337-2496 Fax: (319) 341-8815 10/04/04 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission Civic Center 410 E. Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 To Whom It May Concern: I am taking time to send you this letter expressing my OPPOSITION to having my property, located at 507 N. Linn St, included as part of the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. I believe this proposal would place unnecessary financial burdens on property owners, I want my property located at 507 N. Linn St, EXCLUDED fonn the proposal, ~ ~ Mike Cooper Owner Please submit a copy of this letter to the Iowa City Council '" 0 = c..::J. ~() -C'" 0 »=:~ Ç) --I 11 CJ --- I - --- - -.J , / ,~""""j ;b : I ;--1 ~,-'~ ~ \ ' - '~J <: - » .. 0 co John and Kayla Cress 4506 Dryden Ct. Iowa City, IA 52245 Ph. 319-354-5103 October 4, 2004 City of Iowa City - Historic Preservation Commission 410 E. Washington S1. Iowa City, IA 52240 RE: proposed Gilbert/Linn S1. historic district To whom it may concern, We own the property at 624 N. Linn S1. that is in the proposed historic district. We are opposed to the rezoning of the district, in that we do not want restrictions put on our property, and our desired use of the property, or its exterior look. Thank you. Sincerely, r--..::: c·_.... o ~ ->n 0 S> :::'~i ë~ -r1 , ~ II :...-~ --<.. t ,.....- =_~ (---. U1 . /;;,,0 m - '''" fT': -u --, ð:::::' =.;¡: '0 s/Z .x:- j> - <=> Copy to City Council STATE OF IOWA ) ) ss: JOHNSON COUNIY ) On this 6+k day of {)c-iobe r , d-ooY- , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in~d for said County and State, personally appeared ' /~LA- ~ss and - to me 1m to be the identical persons named in and who executed the wi thin and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. ,l-w KELLlE K, TUTTLE ?'Ã\CommissionNumber221819 1/ ' ,/--- , . My Co ~si n Expires K ~C (,"£., f"\ / V- ff{ü Notary Publ1c ID and for the State of Iowa Jean Daters 320 Park Road Iowa City, IA 52246 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Planning & Zoning Commissioners: I own the property at 319 E. Davenport Street. I am opposed to the establishment of the proposed Gilbert-Linn Historic District and I want my property excluded from the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. Sincerely, ~A~ Jean Daters Daté;?9)ð1 Ö ", = .....~.- = isQ - C> -¡ ç~ - ~ -; ìl copy to: Iowa City Council t '- - '- ~._" -- '" ~ '-n 0:::0-: t---., .....-......'..,. ~ l......._/ ~ .Þ- - - , Dwight Dobberstein 326 North Linn St Iowa City, Iowa 52245 October 5, 2004 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Cominission Civic Center 410 East Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Gilbert-Linn Historic District Commissióners: ¥ I am opposed to the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District I éncourage you to vote against the establishment of this district. I would like my properties excluded úom this proposed district and any future historic districts. I am also opposed to the district being placed on the National Register of Bistoric Places. I have written a letter to the Historic Restoration Commi;¡sion stating 'my objection.., , I live at the above address and I also own homes at 3 i 8 North Linn St and 311 Davenport St Thank you for your consideration. Respectfully submitted, ~.~ "-~. Copy: Iowa City Council 0 ..... = = 5iO ~ 0 n . -. -< 11 '0-< I -0 CJ r ,=<! r m m " -:0 ':x 0 Ox if " c.> .¡;:- 5rA11! OF ICMA ) ) 55: ~ axmy ) en this -¡-rt<- day of ()~r . 2(:04. before me, the undersigned, a~I)' ~~in~ x~~~rn aM s~. per.<xWly _red _ to me ¡;;. 0 ~tlca persœs iïãiiOd in and ~ executed the Within and foregoing instnœnt and adnollledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. K..LL['~ µ" /~e- NotaI}' Pubhc 1n and tor the tate of Iowa .....0 0 C,,;) ;:,;;:::J- :?n .£:- C> :r-; , .', (-) 11 October 1, 2004 () I -- .-- -.J ¡-;--:, ;p.. !iì <d~ :J.:: ~'.'; - \..~~I - '-> .. S> 0 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission 'D Civic Center 410 E Washington St. Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Commission members: We have been noitified of a public discussion with regard to including properties on Gilbert Street and Linn Street to be included in proposed Gilbert-Linn Historic District We want to go on record as being opposed to our property located at 522 N, Gilbert St. being included in the proposal. Therefore, please have our property excluded from the proposed Historic District Please note our opposition in your records in advance of the public hearing at the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 7th. Sincerely, ~ ~ Tim D. Finer CC: City Council ~ ". ." /::¡ . .?" LJ . KEYSTONE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO. ' ¡ ; ::.. ¡., ~, =~- , MEMORANDUM .......~"\ (:":::¡ 0 c.:, .e- TO: Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission ~;: Cì C) -~_..... ./ -~.,--; .. ~' II ........- --" -{ Civic Center --/ (,"~ I 410 E. Washington St. .----~ r- ....¡ ---¡ "..,. .,' m Iowa City, IA 52240 -,/ r-- - ...... P"; -0 ---¡ FROM: Eugene Fisher ,--:=;,:D 3: ,-j ~~ .r:- DATE: October 1, 2004 .. J> N RE: Gilbert and Linn St. Proposed Historic District (Jl I own the properties located at: 328 and 330 N. Linn Street, 325 N. Gilbert Street, and 420 N. Gilbert Street. I am opposed to the proposed Gilbert-Linn Street Historic District and I want my properties removed from the list. Sincerely, file: fis cc: Iowa City Council '-1V1 CU ~0 '--fVlqc-k d- 533 SOUTHGATE A VENUE * IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 * 319-338-6288 MEARDON, SUEPPEL & DOWNER P.L.C. LAWYERS ROBERT N, DOWNER TELEPHONE: <3 J 9) 338-9222 .JAMES D. McCARRAGHER 122 SOUTH LINN STREET FAX: (3 I 9) 33B-7250 MARK T, HAMER lliOMAS D. HOBART IOWA CIlY, IOWA 52240 -1830 WIWI.MEAROONLAW.COM MARGARETT, LAIN SON DOUGLAS D. RUPPERT TlMOlliY J, KRUMM WilLIAM l. MEARDON WilLIAM J. SUEPPEl ( I 9 I 9' 1997) CHARLES A. MEARDON DENNIS J, MITCHEll OF COUNSEL: DAVID J, BRIGHT WilLIAM F, SUEPPEl PETER J, GARDNER JEAN BARTLEY ANNE E. DANIELS 0 .......,:Þ ç.:;:.. ~ October 6, 2004 ~- .1:;- ,~C) a ~..>- " ---, C)~C, -; II Michael Maharry, Chainnan and I ~~~.:. Q) ~ Members of the Historic Preservation Commission .... ---..J ¡ìl 410 E. Washington St. ¡-r-¡ " u::!::J - ,-, -::!:. \...J Iowa City, IA 52240 <" /', .r::-- ~ C> Re: H & G Partnership: 204 East Davenport St., 420-22 N. Linn Street .¡;;- Dear Chainnan Maharry and Members of the Commission: We are adamantly opposed to the proposed Historical Preservation Overlay Zone which is the subject of your hearing tomorrow night. H&G, an Iowa General Partnership By: STATE OF IOWA SS: JOHNSON COUNTY On this 6th day of October, 2004, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared Mark T. Hamer, to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same as his voluntary act and deed. a~ Public in and for said State Copy to: i CYNTHIA A. USHER City Council o '- Commission Number 152255 . . My Commission Expires ow -/3-0 ¡-....,: C.~;";'1 0 c:~ ..r.- :2:0 = " . r) -n "'.v __, -{ I, ,'-', -, I '-... ~. -1 Greg Hassman -, hl ...- ~~......- -0 ' ' 1635 Larch Avenue --, --" ....,.- ,,... '.~.J - Washington, IA 52353 O~;~~ .c- <: ' -~ );> N U1 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Planning & Zoning Commissioners: I own the property at 533 N. Linn Street. I am opposed to the establishment of the proposed Gilbert-Linn Historic District and I want my property excluded from the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. Sincerely, Greg Hassman Date STATEO~WOv ,COUNTYOFJo\"n~ ,ss: On this 1 day of OC:to ~e.r , A.D. 20~ before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared Iowa City Council ~r~ a.s.3 \"n.O-r\.,J, to me known to be the person named in and who cc: execut e foregomg mstrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same as his voluntary act and deed. \(~~u~ \(~ Notary ~liC in and for said state. Harry Hinckley 886 Park Place Iowa City, Iowa 52246 (319) 338-6025 September 29, 2004 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission Civic Center 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Commission Members: As the property owner of 326 East Fairchild Street in Iowa City, I want to go on record as being opposed to the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. As such I want to have my property excluded from the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. Please note my opposition/request in your records in advance of the public hearing at the Planning and Zoning Commission on October 7th. Sincerely, Har¡¿c~;j)) ~ Cc: City Council 0 f"..:; ~, 5 sO <:) ~-".< - n -¡ -Tl C~) -':" , .¡:- ,---- ,J Tj -:;,.~ !~--:. "'-.,-./ - .. 0-' 0 Thomas Kane 420 Ronalds Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Planning & Zoning Commissioners: I own the properties at 615 N. Linn Street and 620 N. Linn Street. I am opposed to the establishment of the proposed Gilbert-Linn Historic District and I want my properties excluded rrom the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. Sincerely, A ~~~. Thomas Kane ~ 1-zJ>-O Y- Date , Õ '" § ~o .... Þ=:¡ C> Copy to Iowa City Council ~ ()-< -. :0 ::¿o I - - f - r' tT¡ iT' .." 0::0 3: 0 sX err $ .:. - STATE OF !()fA ) ) 55: JŒtaJN 0XJmY ) . On this J:ì-+Á day of f&.foÓer . :ux;J. before me. the undersigned. a IIo~Sl1Cin ~~County and s~. personally appeared , to me. ~the 1 tlca persons i1iUiiOd in and who executed the "'thin and foregoing instrument and aclo:nol<ledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. ¥':! KELLlE It 11JTTLE Ke( {I-G- J"¿ /lL~~ ~ Commission Number 221819 Notary 1'ub11c 111 and tor the tate of Iowa . . My Com is Expires, . ,- " IJ~ "Ii'!? f.~ Æ~~1j!;-ð~ SJd f{5' ,.. September 29, 2004 '" 0 = = ~o ~- = ...-'.;::-::::::j " (')-< -< Il I Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission -j(ì -.J ¡- ~-- m - , Civic Center n~"! "'" 02;! ::r 0 410 E. Washington Street - <C' -^ - Iowa City, IA 52240 < .. J> <=> "" To Whom It May Concern: AJ¡ the owner of the property located at 320 E. Davenport Street, Iowa City, IA, I hereby oppose the proposed establisIunCnt of the local Gilbert-Linn Historic District and I wish to have my property excluded ftom consideration. Thank you for your attention to this matter. ~ Sincerely, 3?ú O~ 4-57>'-/ O~ Walter Kopsa Lv~~ P.S. Please send a copy to the Iowa City Council LuaJcu ~, ~ STATE OF lCMA ) ) 55: JCHISOO crom ) clay of~1:x< í , .~ before.... the undersigned. for sud County and State, perionally .""".TPiI and- to Ie. to 1 t ca1 persons ¡¡¡¡m¡¡(\ in and who executed the "'thin and foregorng instmœnt and ac:lcnOl<ledged that they executed the S3IIIO as their vo1untaty act and deed. }(ü(ff:- K 7t:ftle..- Notary Pl.:Jbl1.c 1J1 and tor the State of Iowa 10 )LJ)ðY- '--rêJ I .-.-- ¿/j¡ !OlÚ7 t! ,rj J-ð /,L/4 . .. tVt +ht- (1fOperJ¡ ðkJy¡e~ of, *i. ~"Id if 0 t.f ;z. E . ~ a tJ·¿ 17 P t.Þ < sf-. ~t' (..,;1 ø. t'1 -I-t ..Jðu..UI .5 22t¡.D Wp.J1f /0 he- e-,x'~/{,(tt¡ '-frt'fVI ,+h.e- 1l!d~erI / tJtal G-¡/berf Lm1 f:5l.riG. /)/,J.'fd-, 1",5 W /! / . ¿ fettle- t:1Píe-, (' -e f¡¡ jJe- 1-0 any i-h/YlJ i-h~f W~ 1-ft 1-0 do c¡s Q !íð/t'rf¡ ðWJt1fí! ìi,l's Cl/~D 10 u)c! el'HtJ- fhe- VtI/fIL () r :7, / e.-- tJ f 'fl.e- f ftljerl-y ! µ e tU'e- tJ 11(J~r'cI ¡fl jëi1e ra/ fo +he-. e5f-tlb//sÁ r1errl-- ð ,ç H1t:- J 0 cat e-,'¡h.erl- - Lll1f) ¡../-'5 fpí'(c- /J¡'sfr ¡ cf! Wh .J! P W/II'1VV/ t,.h . f;. ÙJe.;, Lake- it!. 10 h t7 Y . 'i~</( ,-/0'/ ~ ¡j,,"'#¡J .' ' Ib~d~~ 3/7"3Ç;/~6g2¿ *" lfJft 10.' 'IPuJc¡ t/I¡ P/tItIlJ/r7,j qf1j ZOI1/YIf !o~J'1/~&Új STATE OF ICMA ) ~C) c--} ) ss: .- ---, C) JOONSQN 0XJmY - -,-, ) ,'~ ¡ I I - CJl -- í--~ U ' , I Ck1 this 7 day of OC.'e;,fY:' . " . -,.,,~ '---1 ~J . ; a Notary Pubhcln and for sald County ~ Sbt' -º--. before me. the underSlgned. ..,.::;->- - W ~: a \'>l -1: l.G1l.. anâ' pe:-sonally appeared -- .. ß> c.~~) to me Icn to be the identical pe S named' foregoing instrument and acknowled r ~ th 111 and who executed the W1thin and - act and d~L ge t ey executed the same as their voluntary I <IN r ¿r . '" SCNDRAE FORT I~ Commission Number 159791 My Commission Expires ,...!Q'L..,-..::L. 7 - (, " ,__ ':::>G'Y\ ciA"'-€. í-,,-rb Notary Pubhc 111 and for the State of Iowa October 1, 2004 Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission r--:: Ç:J 0 C'::J <: , 0 410 E. Washington St. <.,C ):> =::¡ r¡ 'Il Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (,-, I - ,-- ~-' 0'1 / :'T1 ~~...... -, -'- ' . CJ '....._1 Attention: -4"~ w :; 0 0 I want my property at 223 East Davenport Street, EXCLUDED from the proposed local Gilbert - Linn Historic District. I am OPPOSED IN GENERAL to the establishment of the local Gilbert - Linn Historic District Copy to: Iowa City, Iowa - City Council Sl'ATE OF IOWA ) ) 55: JOHNSON COUNIY ) On this ¿ M day of ne-tober , ;;Lcoc/ , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for saìd: County and State, personally appeared Donna.... LCL.Uf/6c:x::<c.t1- and to me known to be the identical persons named in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. t KELLlE K. TUTTLE ¡ Commission Number 221819 . . My Co mi sion Expires 0 ~ dr<"-- k J~.¡f10 Notary Pu he rn and for the State of Iowa r--.:> September 29, 2004 0 c::::) = ::>0 J:'" '-.;;- --: 0 .-:..-...-; , , -1'1 C')-<' -. -'._- -:c) -.J -- Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission :......-.:r.. TJ rn "'" Civic Center .......... r---' O:c;,o ' ' - '-../ 410 E. Washington Street <:/./" - s:; -. Iowa City, IA 52240 0 1.0 To Whom It May Concern: As the owner ofthe property located at 612 N. Linn Street, Iowa City, IA. I hereby oppose the proposed establishment of the local Gilbert-Linn Historic District and I wish to have my property excluded ftom consideration. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, ((¡ Matthew Lepic P.S. Please send a copy to the Iowa City Council. ¡-...., <.::.~ Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission 0 '-;:;7) -L- Civic Center :;0:0 c::> ]>.= C) il ~¡ 410 E.Washington -- " C) I ,- Iowa City, Iowa 52240 -; ,-'"" -.J <i'-' .Tl í-n ;t>o -, .~:::::- -¡-' -'- ~'--; October 3, 2004 ' \-":-' - :;ç:>;: - .. 5> C> \D Dear SirsIMadam: We, Julia and William Leupold, do !!Q! want our property at 318 North Gilbert included in the proposed Gilbert-Linn Historical District. In fact, we are opposed in general to the establishment of the local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. f!!i¿~,Ø ulia E. Leu;:l tJ~C-.g~ William C. Leupold Copy to: Iowa City Council r--.,') 0 c:::> ~ Waltraud Maierhofer %0 0 1..--" II ~'-j -,1 426 N. Gilbert Street I ..- Iowa City, Iowa 52245 -.I ,"" -u i I I' ._-, ~~ \_J Cl~~ -'iJo, -;:...--/....... r- S 5> N U1 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Planning & Zoning Commissioners: I am opposed to the establishment of the proposed Gilbert-Linn Historic District and would like my property excluded from the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. I own the property at 426 N. Gilbert Street. Sincerely, tJ~ ~ Waltraud Maierhofer ~ (J.ftc :<, OLf STATE o~wo..- , COUNTY OF )öh\'\WI) ,ss: Date On this z.. day of a~~ ,A.D.20~ before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said cc: Iowa City Council state, personally appeared Wo.\t"To..ud 1V'A.\~ofe..r to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged thatJ¡.e executed the same as lú"voluntary act and deed. . c..IL- Notary Public in and for Miller & Hawkins 673 Westwinds Dr. Iowa City, IA 52246 ,..., 0 <=, ~ ~o 0 )-;-, " ï1 -< (J~: I \ -10 -J September 30, 2004 /~- m ::-......\ "" rn í---: .._-"""1 =" '.J 05( ~ .. :Þ C> Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission '-D Civic Center 410 E Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 Re: cJilbert-Linn Historic District I am a partner in the Miller & Hawkins Partnership that owns the property located at 320 Fairchild St. I wish to voice my concern relating to the proposed cJilbert-Linn Historic District. It is not in the best interest of property owners that are located in this district. As owner of the property at 320 Fairchild St., I wish to inform you that I am opposed to this local proposal, I want our property excluded rrom the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. Thank you for your consideration, , Wedell Miller, Partner Miller & Hawkins Partnership Cc: Iowa City Council STATE OF. lCMA ) ) 55: JœNSOO OXNIY ) ~ this /t3+h- day 9£ {ic;f:ober ,.?Œ4-. be£øre mo, the undersigned, a ",~ry ~1C '{ein :if! £9r¡ S&1d CMty and State, perSOnally appeared . j ~ ä-L ~~r an<! to mo. . tø 1 heal persons named in and whø executed the W1 thin and £øreg9111g UlStIuœnt and acknøwledged that they executed the same as their vohmtary act and deed. .If KELLIE K. TUmE )/¿L (,o¿ - ~ commission Number 221819 k ( l-L..¡f(~ . . My Co mis' n ExpIres Notary ~hc 1.n and. tor the State ot Iowa 'ow IC Rental LC John Nelson 741 Oakland Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Planning & Zoning Commissioners: I am opposed to the establishment ofthe proposed Gilbert-Linn Historic District and would like my property excluded ITom the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District I own the property at 222 E. Davenport, r-..-' ~ 9 ('::".-"¡ c;;:;::. Sincerely, fJ. ~~ 0 c¡ 11 ---: I ~- ~; -.J / -'1 - .."" ::t..~iIW ' i .-......, ,-~ ~:.... '~...,J< ...-' - <;: - 001- / » .. 200 c.¡ C> I.D . / Date Copy to Iowa City Council Sl'ATE OF ICMA ) ) ss: JŒJNSC.t{ a:um ) Q1 this C(+h day of fi·.fn b::- I, ...JcüL , before me, the mdersigned, a No~~~cbe~f~;~d County am S~~,persõßallY appeared to me . OWl} to e identical persons named in and who executed the WJ.thin and forego:mg lIlStrurœnt and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. V-e.L( j'!?- J.< k.-+He...., Notary I\Ibhc 111 and tor the State of Iowa October 6, 2004 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Gilbert - Linn Historic District Dear commission: We, the owners of the property at 322 N. Linn Street, would like our property excluded from the proposed local Gilbert - Linn Historic District and are opposed to the establishment of the proposed local Gilbert - Linn Historic District. While we appreciate well-crafted historic homes as much as anyone, and agree with the historic preservation commission that some of these homes have architectural merit, we can not support a proposal that compromises the freedom of private property owners. r-.) 9 c;.;:> = .J::'" <0:.: 0 c::> ç-, II )'.?' :=~ -; - Respectfully submitted, ()". I .-- C)'\ ; ~ 'I (-~¡ 'nl /" r~· -=·-·"~1 -u ,---' i ¡, - \.....J - , -.... /""--1 :::'::: ~/~' w ~ » + COUNTY OF JOHNSON Copy: City Council Subscribed and sworn to before me by '5c".¡+ É M(¡~ ß/yy,/,ç",'R . <=Þ:> -J on this '" ayof tJcTtJ .fER (t SONDRAE FORT Commission Number 159791 My Commission Expires lOW "3- 7- 0 (, ~NF~ Notary Public in and for Iowa Prank Person 321 E. Davenport Street Iowa City, IA 52245 ""0 Cj O <= .J.- >:0 0 'c,> --; ,) -- =) -I 11 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission ~? c~, ~ ,- Civic Center-< F:;:: :no !=D 410 E. Washington Street 95~ ~~ '.....J Iowa City, IA 52240 ~ ;;, 0) Dear Planning & Zoning Commissioners: I own the property at 321 E. Davenport Street. I am opposed to the establishment of the proposed Gilbert-Linn Historic District and I want my property excluded from the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. Sincerely, Frank Person ~~fffPu~ -, \ ate Copy to.: IOWA CITY COUNCIL i (C(Q)~Y Shelter House Community Shelter & Transition Services t-.> = 0 = ~ >0 c::> (, -n »::=:4 -I "-< I c- " \...'- a> October 6, 2004 ::¿Fr: m :t" ,-, :]:' l . Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission r~ :0 ~/ J~ <? -< Civic Center 3> (J1 410 East Washington co Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Re: Gilbert-Linn Historic District Commissioners: The Shelter House at 331 North Gilbert Street is located within the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District, The board of directors has voted to oppose having the Shelter House included in either the local Gilbert-Linn Historic District or the National Register of Historic Places. Please exclude the Shelter House ITom this district, Thank you for your consideration, Respectfully submitted, ~ì11-~ Dorothy M. Persson President, Shelter House Board l{VHJtl'ð 7/1, ¡J-tM~v-- Copy: Iowa City Council /' Sf ATE OF IOWA ) ) 55: JOONSON <X>UNlY ) " On this ¿Jlcl.- day of-A,fobe.Æ- ,.:;ooJ, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for sa1 County and State, personally appeared i"hroMf' íVI, Pã rSSéYJ and to me known 0 be the i entical persons named in and who executed the wi thin and foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. r~" KELLlE K. TUTTLE l:~ Commission Number221819 ~ '; My COTm¡~iOn Expires ¡.¿, L {IC-- I<- / ~.¡.f¡è.- ¡6w , Lj. 5 0S -~ I' Notary Publ1c ill and for the State of Iowa £~ /'..:Ü?¿':) ~ J~ ¿dÿ.£¿~d4/dc:fFnd7 ~~J Jl æn? Y/7.duh..-.~/ßø, -d ~ /dc.- ~~~a¿- //./L/ Yl¿7drd J:;~Æ /t~ L..v á A~~,. J ~ fi¿-??.L.tfb ;/ /¿7~ ~ $é 7"~' ....1 k./hu:b $ .bu.~ At-. aJ./ ¿z ~/~t(f- ~ ~ ~ ¿P~Y;b?2Þ~f~ .ke.øn~.~/?:f" /~.rn¿-?¿- ~t..u r-' tJPIZ.- /lJ~ ¿¿/~ a??d L 9 ~ Jl~;1J 77¿JT ~l~¿Z¿.k/7 ~/ ~~~i '~ ~ ÞJt2~ ~~ þ/U/ LLJh~LJ.-d.4dJ .J/4~f¿,p :. ç:IJ\ /- '-'- r- ---.-.-- m ::J:. \ ' - ~ ?!P,!;AtV- Æuf~ d4?d ~ Q'~l <? ~.' ..c;_ ç" k ð?-~, ):> -J ~T'~~/ )J¡~I~c ~ /! J!' /";V~:?J .J1 ~ tf oM~A . Sf ATE OF 100 ) ) ss: JOONSON axJN1Y ) en this B . day of Öc'ïÐe.~, ,~, before Iœ, the undersigned, a ~ta. ry fub1\in and for said County State, pers~lly appeared . ÞgL W\ ~f-'~ and ~ . to Iœ . own to e i ntical persons named in and who execut within and foregoing ÏnstI'lDœnt and adnowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. ~n.¡:. SONDRAE FORT o 1- Commission Number 159791 ~ éU h.r-b . . . My Commission Expires Notary~1C 1Jl and for the State of Iowa ow "J~'7..'" . FILED ZGOll OCT - 7 Aì'111: 0 I C'-' , 'I I 'C¡'( ¡ 1 '1' L._,~,-_ch1' lord,., ('iT\! 1('¡\,\IA '.! '¡'/-\ '"./;. :i ,\..... \J ::br/ting Jhoughl:4 ßom ¥ J- ~¡¿ ; oZ ~ ð·if ol'~31'f C...ff)~ 2A ~4r...l5>2;:;: ~~ ~~~'¡~~r aJ4. ~ ~r Jù,,~ -;lk?Rdt=Æ ¿Jh#.ø{r'fI,.JJftw ~~15/if;#~~¡k ~1 ~(J~).£J/~~~ ~~-¿þ~(~~ ~/J~ W¿.~. ~ ~~ ~iø~' (. lii?~ . ~-:l~/~ß~ 7kir- !rZ-1 J/!/A{ r /LJd-~d4- . RMB INVESTMENTS, LLO Iowa City Councel Civic Center 410 E. Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 To Whom It May Concern; I am writing in regards to the proposition to give the Gilbert-Linn Historic District local control to the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission _ The properties which I own, 411 N. Linn Street and 228 Church Street, are among the properties nominated. I am opposed to having my properties placed on the local Gilbert-Linn Historic District, as well as the National Registry of Historic Places, To date, I have not had the case for making this change explained to me. I believe the Gilbert-Linn District has managed very well without the Commission's involvement. By far, most owners are very proud of their houses and maintain them to a higher standard than most. This proposition is very unexpected, after the idea of having a local registry was minimized at the City Council's National Registry meeting on August 10. If you have any questions regarding my stance on the matter you can contact me at (319)341-9987. Thank-you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, 9fJ- Nichole Slabach Owner/Property Manager RMB Investments, LLC Cc: Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission Sf ATE OF ICWlA ) ) 55: JœNSON OOUIID' ) ,..." 0 = = :;fo .r- <::) »=:¡ n TI ',; --I C)'~~ [- .--f. C) tr. ../ r;-- m -....... . ,...., = -:ö· - ¡-1 -- \.-..1 0-· - 5/' - .. j> w @ SONDRAE FORT C> Commission "·Iumber 159791 S~...., ç;~-b My Cornrn!~~on Expires ow '3-7,::0 Notary he ill and tor the State of Iowa Donald Stumbo 3082 Running Deer Road NE Iowa City, IA 52240 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Planning & Zoning Commissioners: I am opposed to the establishment of the proposed Gilbert-Linn Historic District and would like my property excluded from the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. I own the property at 323 N. Linn Street. Sincerely, Donald Stumbo Q.ø cJ~ r-....;} cc::> 0 =~ .r=- ;?-o = Date IC~ 5-tJ 1 j> --j (J 11 --1 rj-;- I .- ~=¡ c-.·:: 0) copy. to: Iowa City Council .;-< ¡-- -u ¡-n fT ....---, -:0 ~. ;;~.J 0->.- <;;/' W >= 0 W Renetta Webster 330 N. Gilbert Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Iowa City Planning and Zoning Commission Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Planning & Zoning Commissioners: I own the properties at 330 N. Gilbert Street and 402 E. Davenport Street. I am opposed to the establishment of the proposed Gilbert-Linn Historic District and I want my properties excluded ITom the proposed local Gilbert-Linn Historic District. Sincerely, tf~ø~ t?~u/~ Renetta Webster 1- ;l, 7- If "'l ,...., 0 = Date = ~o ..c- o " C)=:¿ -; JJ , =in - r Copy to Iowa City Council --< r- m m " O~ :J: 0 ~ U1 » - - 5rATE OF ICMA ) ) ss: JœN9::N 0XJmY ) . Q1 this 7ri-t day of DC!-tobe r , ~'-I , before me, the undersigned, a ~ry~~in w.~~ ~ty and s~~, personally appeared _ to Jœ ~ to ïÌïe 1dent1cal persons named in and who executed the WJ.thin and foregoing instT\Jlœnt and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. ~ KELLlE K, TUTILE ---' ¡ '\ Commission NU,mber221819 k£Lll'e..-k \L~ . . My Co mls ",on Expires Notary Pubhc In and for the State of Iowa IOW~ 05 City Newsbytes: The Official E-Newsletter for the City of Atlanta J 4;(;-;\ I Marian Karr From: Mayor's Office of Communications [citynewsbytes@atlantaga,gov] Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 11:41 AM To: cou ncil@iowa-city,org Subject: City Newsbytes 10-07-04 ,-, ---.- 0 ,- --.--- October 7, 2004 IN THIS ISSUE: AT-A-GLANCE Note: The At-A-Glance version of City Newsbytes takes only one click to view the full version. Just click on anyone of the links below. · Atlë:Jl1ta Fire [)epartmel1t Fight$Arson Since August 2004, eight Midtown area apartment complexes have been the targets of possible arson.., · Applause for Hands On Atlªntë:J_-ºay Celebration Public and private partnerships are not just valuable in the economic and social development of Atlanta, those partnerships are also crucial in civic and community relationships... · GTSMART Tipline RingsII1J'lew Era_of Teel1ë:Jge SobrIety The Atlanta Police Department (APD) and Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have joined to create the GTSMART Tipline to address issues of underage and excessive drinking in Atlanta.., · City seeks CreekCleanup Volunteer5 The Department of Watershed Management is issuing a call for volunteers to participate in the Rivers Alive stream cleanup campaign on Saturday, October 9 from 9 a,m. to 1 p.m.., · Former Atlë:Jnta Më:JYOfAndrew Young 10/7/2004 City Newsbytes: The Official E-Newsletter for the City of Atlanta Page 2 of2 Initiates Hurricane Relief Fundraiser Atlanta's GoodWorks International Foundation, chaired by former Atlanta Mayor and former United Nations ambassador Andrew Young, and the Leon H Sullivan Foundation, kicked off the Caribbean Hurricane Relief Effort in a recent Atlanta press conference", · Atlanta Celebrates Photogr~ The 6th Annual Atlanta Celebrates Photography exhibit at City Hall East and other area locations features the talent of local photographers., , · Rave R~views o Mayor Shirley Franklin presented a Phoenix Award to the US, Conference of World Council of Churches (WCC) in the City Hall Atrium.., o The City of Atlanta has been selected by the Department of Justice Community Capacity Development Office to receive $650,000 to develop initiatives to prevent, investigate, and prosecute violent crimes in federally assisted housing locations.., o Mayor Shirley Franklin and Councilmember Felicia Moore are co-captains of the "Mattie's Call Atlanta" team for the Alzheimer's Association of Georgia Memory Walk this Saturday at Chastain Park.., o Atlanta area Latino organizations including Atlanta Latino, The Latin American Association and Plaza Fiesta, celebrated the "Festival de Las Américas" kick- off.. o Mayor Shirley Franklin personally congratulated the Atlanta Braves for a great season at their recent pep rally.. · VV~el<lyFeªtl.Jre!i Email us at citynewsbytes@atla[1~ov to provide your feedback or nominate someone for a Stakeholder Spotlight Forward this E-New$letter to a Eriend To learn more about the programs and services of the City of Atlanta visit us online at www,atlantaga,gov, Unsubscri~ from this E,NewsleUer t~"~'H~èì1Y"New,byt.;¡¡¡Prõdu~a imâY¡r~~il\l~~..rlÌi"""""'" Information alee", fromaIlOily'dep.ìltlmillltllCllnil'QII ",' . 10/7/2004 City Newsbytes: The Official E-Newsletter for the City of Atlanta Page 1 of2 Marian Karr From: Mayor's Office of Communications [citynewsbytes@atlantaga,gov] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 20048:41 PM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: City Newsbytes 10-12-04 October 12, 2004 IN THIS ISSUE: AT-A-GLANCE Note: The At-A-Glance version of City Newsbytes takes only one click to view the full version, Just click on anyone of the links below. · Atlanta Welcomes 2005 National Girl Scout Convention One of the oldest service organizations for girls has chosen Atlanta as the site of its 50th national convention... · Lights on Afierschool Rall'LaUe.n. Hill Recreation Center Atlanta recreation centers will meet on the Ben Hill Recreation Center football field, but there won't be any punting or halftime show.., · Quality of Life Improvements in Southwest Atlantª In 2000, Atlanta's voting residents passed a referendum authorizing issuance of $150 million in Quality of Life Bonds.., · "-'-World's BLJsiest.Aimort" i~Busy~p-9rading Service The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 18-month terminal construction project currently underway will improve access at the world's busiest passenger airport.., · AWDA Clothes _Closet Seeking Donatiol1~ The Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (A WDA) is seeking community support to help clothe AWDA clients.., 10/13/2004 City Newsbytes: The Official E-Newsletter for the City of Atlanta Page 2 of2 . MaYQr tQP¡utic:ipatejn Atlanta2-Day Walk October is National Breast Cancer Month and the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer will bring Atlantans together to increase awareness and funding for breast healthcare in our community" · Bureau Qf SQlicl Waste Brin9£,Soljº-InfQ_t_Q 'l'QUrDQQrstep Many Atlanta residents may not know what days the city collects various types of solid waste in their neighborhoods.., · StakehQlder SpQtUght: Stac:eyAbrams, Depu-w--City Attorney' Deputy City Attorney Stacey Abrams can add another accolade to her growing list of accomplishments.., · Rave ReviewsJ o Congratulations to The Alzheimer's Association for a successful Alzheimer's Walk this past Saturday.. o At the October 10th Best of Gay Atlanta Awards, Mayor Shirley Franklin was recognized as the "Best Straight Ally",.. o Congratulations and thanks to the following City residents recently appointed to seNe on several boards and commissions" , o Atlanta is proud of its rich higher education community and wishes to congratulate Morehouse and Spelman Colleges... · Weekly Features Email us at citynewst::lm~@aJlantC!ga,gov to provide your feedback or nominate someone for a Stakeholder Spotlight ForwardJhi!LE-Newsletter tOil Friend To learn more about the programs and services of the City of Atlanta visit us online at www,atlantaga,gov, ]Jn$yb$cribe IrOI11 Ihi$ E,New$letter L...."'.'i3¡¡ÿN&;;i1);:¡a¡¡fiti>ro~~£f.¡y¡¡~T~~~lfII¡, ",m..¡ Jjj Information ,ic¡;",lrom¡;ltOi\'¡lilep:tól1ltlèn!j¡illtI ¡:eii!ibÌllnm 10/13/2004 ~ Marian Karr From: Kathryn Johansen Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 2:53 PM To: 'Quell horst, Bradley D' Subject: 'City Council RE: Deprioritization/Decriminalization of Marijuana Dear Brad: 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 tha~ you contact them individually. Council member names and phone numbers are listed on our City website. Go to www.icgov.org. Click the blue link for Departments then select City Council, Thank you for writing. Sincerely, Kathi Johansen Administrative Assistant to the City Manager -----Original Message----- From: Quellhorst, Bradley D [mailto:QUELLHOR@Grinnell.EDU] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 3:14 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Deprioritization/Decriminalization of Marijuana Hi, I'm writing merely to inquire as to your individual opinions on changing the priorities of Iowa City's police force (I surveyed the past 4 years of council minutes and couldn't find any mention of the matter) . A number of communities, most prominent Seattle, have chosen to "deprioritize" particularly marijuana, decreasing money spent without adjusting legality or penalties. This is done to increase the utility of money spent on police, as they have more time to focus on more serious crime. I'm in the midst of drafting an econometric cost-benefit analysis of such a policy on the Iowa City economy. Unlike other proposals (formed on a moral basis by users), I believe my data shows a marked increase in both police efficacy and overall productivity for business owners. I'm quite sorry that I didn't have time to drive to a council meeting to discuss the issue in person. I'm currently finishing my fourth year at Grinnell College and although I drive back and forth to my home every week, I'd like to assess your opinions briefly before meeting with you. Thanks very much, Brad Quellhorst Campus Box 18-62 Grinnell, IA 50112 Permanent: 3734 Forest Gate Dr. NE Iowa City, IA 52240 Tracking: Recipient Read 'Quellhorst, Bradley D' 1 í'-.J ~ c:~ 0 c:::.> October 11, 2004 .Ç' ;-2: C) 0 c: 11 --! '~î ...... - - '- ----i (" .,1 N Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission .-,_.", ¡ ?: fTì n- 1--: (~~~ ~ '~ 410 E. Washington St. "'> U) -"-. Iowa City, Iowa 52244 ):> - - Attention: I want my property at Lj 1 e;- YE F-ft:;-yz ':>o'f\1 EXCLUDED from the proposed Jefferson Street Historic District. I am OPPOSED IN GENERAL to the establishment of the local proposed Jefferson Street Historic District. Sincerely, ~ ~ ¥ ~ ~ """.,,- kË\."\~ ò¡:¿\S Copy to: Iowa City, Iowa - City Council Copy to : Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission STATE OF leMA ) ) ss: JCIJNSON aum' ) Q\ this I ;t..-rk day of flc:+ober , dcD<4 , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Publ1Cln and for Sa1 County and State, personally appeared ~e. ì Yì ~e..+S and' -.,-------- . to Jœ ~ to e identical persons named in and 1410 exeOlted the withln and foregoing instrtDœnt and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. <>1 'I , KELLlE K, TUTTLE K~ Cl.-e. J--< ~+tle-- Iá'~ Commission Number 221819 Notary Publ1c 111 and for the State of Iowa !.. '; My Co mis ion Expires _ 'ow 0 October 11, 2004 I'....~) c-:.::.} Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission 0 c..::J <>c.... = >_.~ ç'~- --n 410 E. Washington St. " -l C)' - - - Iowa City, Iowa 52244 =iC'· - .:-..( ~-.,._~ -0 n! " . .--, :) ,; ......... '",.J ( :::;:::: <:" /, N .0'- .. Attention: j> N "" I want my property at 4-2S- U~CLUDED from the proposed Jefferson Street . s oric District. . I am OPPOSED IN GENERAL to the establishment of the local proposed Jefferson Street Historic District. Copy to : Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission srATE OF læA ) ) ss: JŒNSON onny ) en this . J\. +Íi\ day of ~eiobe ( , '?'.æL, before me, the undersigned, ~~IY Pubhc 11\ and for sai ~ and State, personally appeared . ~n>'ìCL ~)5¡::;ac- and ' to œ .. OWl} to be e 1 tid11 persons Miœd in and who executed the W1thin and foregoIng mstIUœnt and ad:nowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. K-cl Lre.- K ~IL- Notary Publ1c In and for tate of Iowa October 11, 2004 ~,:::: 0 c::..~ c:;:-:' - .1:'- Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission :;-~ C) = J:.> _¡ n -n -<' -J 410 E. Washington St. :-) - ,- ,-- -!c: - , Iowa City, Iowa 52244 ./' ,...--" ¡11 -. ....' -u in (.J -'~i -"'^ \..~-) <....."., N ~ N Attention: \D I want my property at 13/~~'£' EXCLUDED from the proposed Jefferson Street . storie District . I am OPPOSED IN GENERAL to the establishment of the local proposed Jefferson Street Historic District. Copy to : Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission srATE OF leMA ) ) ss: JœNSON o:xJNIY ) (h this / ¡fh day of ~c-h,$f' , é).{X)4-, before me, the undersigned, a tlotary Pubhc1I\ and for sai ~ State, personally appeared _ ! bnn"'- ~~" nq~""- aRà to Jœ known to e ident1 1 persons named in and \oiho executed the W1 thin and foregoing instt\Jlœnt and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. ,i'Ml, KELLIE K, rUTILE ~ Commission Nu!"ber221819 ¡¿¿t{f'C/k .~ . . My Co. IS on Expires JOW Lf Notary Pubhc 11\ and for State of Iowa ¡-II ~í- r- ~ _".. !~~" ....) 'ìr'ìl '1r T I ') PH I: 20 ~vu'l Uv ,) "1T""l "i/ v ï ¡.....,j:fìr, 'n'l' I,' r,,-:-\ I 'r"'~ ~ 'A q \¡IIL\ I :! 1'1' I liJ\· ¡\,JŸ'Ji \ \j'! r ./ t October 13,2004 Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission 410 E. Washington St. . , Iowa City, Iowa 52244 Attention: Commissioners I want my property at 405 E. Jefferson to be EXCLUDED from the proposed Jefferson Street Historic District. I do not believe it to be in the best interest of my property. This is a rental property and I feel that this proposal puts unfair restrictions on my business and it's viability. I am STRONGLY OPPOSED in general to the establishment of the local proposed Jefferson Street Historic District. Philip Launspach 136 Koser Ave Iowa City, IA 52246 Property Owner tL ~ 'l~ CL tb I~~ * L ' STATE OF I~ ) ~ ) 55: JŒINSON 0XJNI"i ) en this 13. day of 0 cTO ß:£ "~ before Jœ, the undersigned, aNota~ Publ1ClIl and for said County State, pers nally appeared hi/ifo LÐitn~C:¡fb. and ~ to Jœ own 0 be e i nh 1 persons ii3Iiied in and who executed the W1.tÌ1in and foregoing instmœnt and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. ~ SONDRAE FORT Commission Number 159791 S r:: );7 . My commis~~n Expires Nota~ílc 1Il ~ for the State of Iowa ow 3-7-0 October 11, 2004 ~"'::? Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission ~ 0 ~ - , " --r1 . -' ---j II 410 E. Washington St. ':J -,' - - Iowa City, Iowa 52244 ~~ F~ ~ !J:\ :-., -'- IJ (J;~ w > Attention: j> ::; ~S ¡ ) V~ !3U('-fh I want my property at EXCLUDED from the proposed Jefferson Street Itistoric District I am OPPOSED IN GENERAL to the establishment of the local proposed Jefferson Street Historic District. .' Sincerely, it"').. )M<, /j f ~5' ï"v; Vat/\. Þttreñ S ~v-A- (1~ :rA 52ZL./5 Copy to: Iowa City, Iowa - City Council Copy to : Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission Sf ATE OF 100 ) ) ss: JemroN <XrnlY ) en this +-k. day of ÚQ.-l::e~ í , ,~, before me, the undersigned, a Notary.l)l'ubllcUl for said County and State, personally appeared Hnr (} la..L 8ftd __ to me own to e 1 ntlcal persons named in and 101ho executed the within and foregoing inst1'Ulœnt and acknO\orledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. /¿ L L r<::-I/ð: J ::4fé..:> Notary Publ1c 1Jl for the State of Iowa ~ Marian Karr From: Jean Walker [walkersic@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, October 10, 20042:27 PM To: David BrightHome; Jerry Hansen; Dee Vanderhoef; Karin Franklin; Marcia Klingaman; Steve Atkins; City Council; Shelley McCafferty; Tom Baldridge; Jackie Blank; Helen Burford; Jeremy Faden; RogerGwinnup; Jim Hayes; Carl Klaus; Cecile Kuenzli; Alice Kurtz; John Loomis; Michael Maharry; mayhem@zeus.ia.net; Missy Molleston; Jeffry Schabilion; Madeline Sullivan Subject: TONIGHT - Council's Melrose decision on Cable Channel 4 at 9:30 pm Dear Neighbors, The following entities have now recommended (with unanimous votes) that the nomination of the District to the NRHP be approved: Iowa City's Historic Preservation Commission (September 23). The City Council voted that the Mayor approve the nomination (October 5) . The State National Register Nominations Review Committee in Des Moines (October 8). The nomination will now be considered by the National Parks Service in Washington, D.C. and we anticipate a reply from there by the end of the year. TIME-SENSITIVE MESSAGE: For those of you who get this email in time, there will be playback of the City Council October 5 meeting on Channel 4 tonight at 9 :30 p.m. The Melrose Historic District nomination item (Item 7) comes up just after the first 20 minutes of the meeting and lasts about 5 minutes. The City Council members were very supportive of the nomination. I encourage you to view it for details. And don't forget, the final presentation that Marlys made to the Neighborhood on September 14, is showing on the City's Cable Channel 4 at the following times: Tues. October 12th @ 12 noon & 3pm; Weds. October 13th @ 6:30 am; Thurs. October 14th @ lpm If possible, I think it would be well worth your taping this presentation for later viewing. Thanks, Jean Walker 1 Marian Karr G:ID From: chesca-colloredo@uiowa,edu Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 10:07 PM To: cou nci I@iowa-city,org Cc: chris-jensen@uiowa,edu; ethan-canin@uiowaedu Subject: School crosswalks Dear City Council Members I am interested in discussing the possibility of improving the signage at school crossings. As the parent of two elementary-age school children I am constantly amazed to watch cars speed past as kids wait patiently at the marked crossing place on River Street on their way to school. The cars seem unaware that they should stop for children waiting to cross. This is particularly true in the morning when people are cutting through River Street on their way to work at the hospitals. Even the school buses go right on through the pedestrian crossing without stopping to let the walking children through. I have even tried stepping out into the street and waving a car down to get it to stop so the kids can cross only to have the driver shrug his hands at me indicating that he did not understand why he should stop. There is very limited parking at our local school and kids are strongly encouraged to walk to and from school. We have one crossing guard at another location but several cross walks that get heavy child traffic. I would like the Council to consider placing some kind of signage to tell drivers that they are expected/required to stop for pedestrians. Ideally, such a change should be impleneted at all school crossing sites without a patrol. I have seen some apparently effective signs (State Law Yield to Pedestrians in Cros swal k) on the crosswalk between the University Hospital and the new parking structure on Newton Road. I use that crossing quite regularly and am able to step onto the pedestrian walk and have approaching cars slow and stop. I have also noticed that all buses stop for pedestrians. When I enquired to the Saftey Patrol Officer about these signs I was told that they were on University property and not something that could deployed without City Council approval. In doing a little background research on this issue I found a report that indicates other cities, including some university towns and Cedar Rapids, have found these signs to be helpful. The Cedar Rapids test did not include any school crossing areas and were all at intersections. The report is 1 available on the web at http://www.ctre.iastate.edu/reports/pedyield.pdf I am not sure what the correct procedure is for trying to get a change in city signage, but would appreciate you considering the issue or allowing myself and two other concerned parents to raise the issue at a Council meeting. Thanks for your time and efforts on behlf of those of us who live in Iowa City. Yours, Chesca Colloredo-Mansfeld 227 Ferson Ave. Iowa City, 52246 341 9799 2 ~ ~-: /I ¡= í"ì '~-"""'- '. -.) 2UD~ ocr /3 PM 3: 06 C,'\l t-·" "-f' I ¡ ( \.jLJ:,=:~1¡< lOp!, ,-, /--\ ' October 12, 2004 ' 'It /'\' " I:-'V' 'A .. - \._~ ! :, L (,,) \¡ City Council ofIowa City 410 Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 Re: Zoning of Property Dear City Council, I live on Jensen Court in Iowa City. Jensen Court is off of Jensen Street. I noticed at the end of Jensen Street, the land is being graded, I called the City Developer to question what is being built. I found out there are going to five zero-lot lines for 10 units being built. Since I don't live within 300 feet I didn't receive notification of this, Although there was a sign there, I never noticed it. I realize there is nothing that can be done now about this and I question whether anything could have been done prior anyways, I am concerned with the traffic up Jensen Street and in my neighborhood. A few years ago there were zoning changes for the area south ofRohret Road and west of Mormon Trek. There was also zoning changes behind my house and on Walden Road. My husband and I called and spoke at City Council meetings, The entire experience left us to feel that developers decide what will be built without regard to current residents, In particular, when Walden Road was to be developed for duplexes we voiced several concerns, Among these concerns were traffic and parking, Also we felt this would be rental properties for students. Our concerns were dismissed because the city needed "affordable housing" and the city was trying to develop "diversity of housing. " Now a few years later, I would like to share what has happened, I see no families living there. All the residents appear to be students, When you drive by there are often four cars in the driveways, (Families that own four cars do not live in duplexes.) These cars are often parked across the sidewalk making it difficult to walk on that side of the street. Cars often park in £Tont of the duplexes (as the driveways are full) even though there are "no parking" signs, This makes traffic dangerous as this is on a hill and you have to pass the parked cars without always being able to see on-coming traffic, Also at the top of the hill where there are no houses, there are several cars parked legally. Since there are no houses there, the people that park there are associated with the duplexes. Although this section of the road is available for parking it makes traffic around that area dangerous. There is traffic coming up the hill without being able to see oncoming traffic, This is especially difficult in the winter when the snow is piled high and further reduces visibility for on-coming traffic, Another problem is trash is usually left out because more than two bags are left out without a sticker. This problem is worse at the end of July and beginning of August. This is also the time that leases change, This also indicates this area is being used by students not families. At the council meetings there was a lot of discussion about diversity and affordable housing. I notice on the west side ofIowa City in areas by Weber school, Galway HiHs and Walnut Ridge there is no diversity of housing, There are no apartments, townhouses, duplexes, or zero-lot lines. There are no houses that appear to be less than $300,000, These "neighborhoods" often have restrictive covenants on how big the house must be, therefore making the "neighborhoods" only available to those who could afford such a house, While in my already crowded neighborhood there are more and more units squeezed into whatever spare space there is, The City Council operates such that if you can afford a home over $300,000 you get to live in a traditional single family neighborhood. If you can't afford that, then your neighborhood is up for grabs to whatever any developer wants to do with it. I would like you to seriously consider what diversity of housing means for Iowa City, s~~ Dianne Rash r-.1 (.:'::JI 53 Jensen Court 0 = ~o: J:- Iowa City, IA 52246 0 n II c -< O-~- - - ,- ···~l ('""" w .,:~< r~' ¡r-1 -0 ' I II' ::¡;: ,--, S:) ~>; -'-...-I Cf! ~~ 3> <:;) 0""\ Marian Karr From: kourtney-heagel@uiowa,edu ~15"" Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 9:55 AM ~..L-5 To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: 21-ordinance I ~'~hope that the 2l-ordinance does not get passed because I will \ have nothing to do, That is one of the reasons I left my home town to come to college because there was nothing to do because the bars didn't allow rV!J-DIJ minors in late at night and they were all full of adults. The easy access to se "'1 e .:J c e... alcohol ~ should not be the problem because ether you are allowed in the bar or not there will always be a way to drink. Some of the citizens believe this is a G safety issue do to drinking and driving, but anyone over 21 can drink a~ J ? drive. re they just going to keep raising the age. Being in the bars is ~ ^ better then walking down the street and getting kidnapped or raped. Why don't the citizens of Iowa City just let us have some fun, because after a long week at school that is what everyone wants. Kourtney -7 (f) f /ÚJ <' ,)-e .¿ /1r1 ¿ ?rff8tr (/ /4 (S~,S" 1