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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-23 CorrespondenceMarian Karr From: Sent: To: Subject: OKJOE@aol.com Thursday, February 18, 1999 9:50 PM council@blue.weeg .uiowa.edu CITY LEADERS SIT ON HANDS WHILE COPS SHOOT MINORITIES CITY LEADERS SIT ON HANDS WHILE COPS SHOOT MINORITIES After an August 98 shooting in which NY police shot 17 times at an unarmed black with a squirt gun and hit him 4 times, I wrote the NY city leaders about a handgun improvement that can reduce bad Police shootings. I don't make or sell it. Now, in Febuary 99, 4 NY Officers have shot and killed an unarmed black immigrant in the vestible of his building. The NY Police shot at the young man 41 times from a distance of 15 feet, and hit him 19 times. I imagine that this debacle will cost NY City millions in dollars, and even more in loss of respect for the Police, lost careers, lives ruined, and the life lost. The gun improvement allows Police to aim instinctively, automatically, and accurately in high stress close quarters situations at night or day. It is simple, ready, reliable, and low cost. And little or no training is needed on how to use it. Because it is very effective, there is no need to shoot first and ask questions later, or be hair-trigger-ready to shoot. With it, one can be in control and yet be ready to respond in a fraction of second to a threat if needed. It also can cut down on accidental shootings because almost all bullets can be placed on the target if a shooting occurs. In a test I made using the improvement, I was able to hit a chest sized target at a distance of 25 feet, 6 out of 7 times when shooting as fast as I could pull the trigger. And I am not a gun expert. In fact, I had not shot a gun in over 40 years when I made the test. If I could do that, any one can. At 15 feet, accuracy would improve greatly. The improvement is an index finger rest that allows you to use the close quarters combat shooting method called Point and Shoot. The State of Vermont has experimented with it for years now, and teaches it to all Police recruits. To Point & Shoot, you put your index finger along the side of the gun, point it at a target, and shoot with the middle finger. The big three gun makers who sell the lion's share of guns to Police, know about the improvement, but are not interested in it at this time. They say they are satisfied with their guns and their sales. However, they can make pistols with the improvement available to you for testing if they want to. Have your Policedepartment ask them for one or more for testing. All they need to do is add a finger rest to the frame, and possibly extend the trigger guard and the trigger. No change to the gun action is needed. And you can still use the sights for aiming and the index finger to pull the trigger if you wish. Keep in mind that the current and basic gun grip design, which has much to do with weapon control and aiming, was patented over 100 years ago. In the intervening 100 years gun makers, gun experts, and trainers have failed to come up with a means and method for instinctive, fast, and accurate shooting that works in close quarters high stress situations. If they had, I am sure you would know of it, your Police would be using it, and I would not be sending you this e-mail. Current gun policies and procedures, and the basic gun grip design, though well intended, are just not getting the job done. Even with the "new" automatics, in close quarters high tension situations, the participants just blast away and accuracy is no better than in the past. The shooing incidents mentioned above and stop action reviews of real police shootings that have been captured on video tape, show that to be the case. You, your citizens, and your Police deserve better. It is time to stop these senseless, tragic, and coslty shoot first and ask questions later situations. Handguns carried by Police should have the improvement. It is simple, cheap, and effective. However, that won't happen by magic. You will have to do something. For more info, send me an e-maih okjoe@aol.com or visit my web site which has all the info you need: http :llmembers.aol.comlokjoelps.htm Best regards, JOHN VEIT 1222 144TH ST SE MILL CREEK, WA 98012 FEB-16-19c:jc3( 11:24 I C AREA CHAMBER P AIIII/i. lalSIIESS FAil Febmar)' ZG ,- Z8~ 1999 Carver-Hawkeye Arena; MEMORANDUM 319 338 9958 , IOARWEAAC1 325 E-Washln~on S~feez P.O. Box 2358 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 319-337-963 7 CteI) 319-338-9958 (fax) DATE: TO: FROM: February 16, 1999 Steve Arkins Connie Champion Karen Kubby Emie Lehman Dee Norton Mike O'Donnell Dean Thornberry Dee Vanderhoef Ken Schemmel ar amber Staff 1999 Business Fair Eleded Officials Booth First of all, let me start out by apologizing for the late notice about scheduling for the Elected Officials booth at the 8th Annual Business Fair to be held at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, February 26, 27, and 28. As in the past a booth at the fair has been reserved for our local and state officials- I would like to invite you to participate in this event. The booth will be shared by representatives from Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, Johnson County, and State officials as well as the Iowa City Community School District Board. A suggested schedule of two hour time SlOtS is attached. Please call (337- 9637) or fax (338-9958) me with your schedule as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please let me know. Serving the Communities of Johnson County ,-- FEB-16-1999~ 11: 24 I C ~:I~EA CHAMBER 319 338 9958 P,02 Elected Officials Booth Schedule Friday, I;ebruaty 26 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27 Saturday, February 27 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. SaturdaJ,, February 27 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Sunday, February28 Sunday,i February 28 Sunday,~February28 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. The hours of the Business Fair am: Friday, February 26 4:30 p.m.~7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 27 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. SUnday, February 28 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. TOTIlL P. 02 Marian Karr From: Sent: To: Subject: WRKBROCKS@aol .com Friday, February 12, 1999 12:39 PM council@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu Deer Hunt Dear Mayor and City Council, Please reconsider the deer hunt and look into non-lethal methods of deer management. This is a use of a charity's good name to justify the city's destructive action while trying to create a positive image for wildlife slaughter programs. Thank-You, R.Kevin Bycro~ ~,.. ..,PZNE PLA]:NS NY,_ .56~ : ............ :- ....:~:_,_ :.: MORRIS ANIMAL FO~DATION '~ltll;:ltl!l!ll= ,' .,~FEB 12 1999 ~ CITY MANA~ OFfiCE Voice/for Iowa City City Council Civic Center Iowa City, IA 52240 February 1, 1999 Councilors Thornberry, Champion, Kubby, Norton, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef. "Wildlife Services" started shooting deer in Iowa City af. ter writing an Environmental Assessment claiming non-lethal methods of deer management were not "timely". Now, what does that mean? It is outrageous that non-lethal methods of control have not been already used and that they have not even been considered. It is expected that the meat would go to the Salvation Army. That is a blatant misuse of charity's purpose and reputation. It justifies a destructive action while trying to create a positive image for wildlife slaughter programs. Please do not waste taxpayers' money on a cruel and ine~lective deer killihg program. Stop the slaughter. Sincerely, azen erjlan VFA February 6, 1999 Councilors Conhie Champion, Karen Kubby, Dee Norton, Mike O~)onnell, Dee Vanderhoef Iowa City City Council Civic Center Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Councilors: Please do not waste the taxpayers' money on cruel and ineffective deer killing programs. We are a society of compassion and innovative, humane ways to control the over population of animals. I am writing to ask you to please cancel your plans to kill half the deer in Iowa City, Iowa. Sincerely, Pamela Gillett 15 Village Court Malden, MA 02148 1517 I/2. Camden Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90025 (3 10)9 17-3418 February 6, 1999 Stephen J. Atkins, City Manager Civic Center 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Sir: I have just heard about the potential vote to hire a private company to kill half of the deer in Iowa City. I am outraged - what is the purpose of murdering these animals? Until I hear something positive, I will be sure to spread the word to other people to avoid supporting your city. Premeditated killing of wildlife, in my opinion, does not do anything to help our planet. I certainly hope you and your colleagues will reconsider your actions. Sincerel abe nd Instructor February5,1999 Dear Members of Iowa City City Council, We are grateful the Federal Animal Damage Control has postponed the plan to kill half the.~ in Iowa City, Iowa. But I understand you will be voting on hiring a private company to kill the deer. What a terrible example it will set for the youth of your community to support savage cruelty toward the gentle deer. Whatever happened to the love of Bambi! The deer are not the enemy. Overpopulation is the enemy. Can't your community find a way to live in harmony with the animal population7 Please don't support the deer slaughter. Box 3291 Taos, NM 87571 ching@laplaza. org special Olympics Iowa February 12, 1999 02-23-99 5g(12) CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE Mayor Ernest W. Lehman City of Iowa City 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Dear Mayor Lehman and City Council Members: I would once again like to express my appreciation to each of you for declaring March -- Special Olympics month. It demonstrates the commitment that the Iowa City community has for our Special Olympians. When our athletes have the chance to compete in Special Olympics, their whole world changes. They leave a world filled with misunderstanding, fear and frustration to enter a world of self- worth, friendship, accomplishment and fun. I would like to invite you to join us at our two upcoming Iowa City events. Las Vegas Live -- Our annual casino night is scheduled for Saturday, March 6, beginning at 8:00 pm. With the purchase of a $20 ticket, individuals will gain entrance to Eastdale Plaza -- Iowa City's "casino". Each person attending will receive $20,000 in play money to use at black jack, craps, slots, roulette and bingo. Food and beverage are also included. In addition, during the evening, prizes donated by local businesses may be purchased from a prize store with play money. Our 1999 goal is $60,000~ Mid-Winter Tournament -- On March 19 & 20, close to 1000 Special Olympians from across the state will travel to Iowa City to compete in basketball (team and 3-on-3), basketball skills, cheerleading, gymnastics and powerlifting at the University of Iowa Fieldhouse. A banquet and dance in the athletes' honor will be held on Friday evening at the University of Iowa Recreation Center. Competition will take place on Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m. If you would like any additional information on either of these events, feel free to contact me at 515/267-0131. Again, thank you for believing in our athletes and helping celebrate their accomplishments. It's communities like Iowa City that make Special Olympics such a success. Sincerely, . Sheri K. McMichael Vice President/Development 3737 Woodland Avenue / Suite 325 / West Des Moines, Iowa 502664930 / Phone (515) 267-0131 / Pax (515) 267-0232 Special Olympics Created by the Joseph E Kennedy, Jr. Foundation Authorized and Accredited by Special Olympics International for the Benefit of Citizens with Mental Retardation January 29, 1999 TO: RE: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council Civil Service Entrance Examination - ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Animal Control Officer. Denise Cassidy IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE CO~.SSIO M'~;h;~ Chair ATTEST: ~City Clerk 410 EAST WASIIINGTON STREET ' IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 * FAX (319) 356-5009 February 8, 1999 TO: RE: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council Civil Service Entrance Examination - MAINTENANCE WORKER - TRANSIT We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named person(s) as eligible for the position of Maintenance Worker I - Transit. Angela McGee IOWA CITY CIVIL CO SSION ~dy, Chair SERVICE ATTEST: Madan Karr, City Clerk 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET · IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 · (319) 356-5000 · FAX (319) 356-5009 , FEB 19 1999 CITY MANAGER'$ OFFICE R®n V®gel 317 3rd Ave. Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Feb. 19, 1999 City Council of Iowa City Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Councilors: About two months ago I sent a letter to the City. Council asking them if they would consider making the area schools subject to the same zoning regulations as the other occupants of the neighborhood. I never heard anything of course, which didn't surprise me; but before City officials make more public comments about it, I wish you would arrange for the following simple test. The next time someone calls the police department about a fraternity party, have the police take the sound level meter along and make measurements at the premises before they do anything else. Then, the next time there is a party at City High, like the one last Friday night, have the police make the same measurement there. City officials would then have at least one fact on which to base their statements. Sincerely, Ron Vogel Marian Karr From: Sent: To: Subject: GMSR67A@prodigy.com Sunday, February 21, 1999 6:00 PM kkubby@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu; council@blue.weeg.uiowa.eddu; council@iowa-city.org Proposed Transit Route Changes Mr. Mayor, City Councilors and City Manager; RE: "Proposed Transit Route Changes" memorandum dated February 18, 1999 Very few fellow riders on the Westwinds Route have heard about proposed changes. These proposals should be circulated among those who would be affected by the route change and time be allowed for comment. Issuing the memorandum on the 18th and presenting it at a Work Session on the 22nd seems a bit fast. The situation has improved. Some of us remember the Plaen View Route being changed over the holidays several years ago. We were left standing on Sunset, waiting for the bus on its return route. It never did. The most recent Westwinds Route change to its present form was preceded by a letter. However the letter did not ask for comments; it informed what the route WOULD be. The next step would be to invite public comment BEFORE a change. The goal should be to increase ridership and service. The main concern about utilizing the bus service is reliability. Not short term, but long term reliability. If they give up their parking priority for a bus pass, will they be left out in the cold when the route changes? Will they end up parking in a commuter lot and have to build up priority again. The proposed Westwinds Route is a significant improvement over the early draft. However the question is why make any changes? We become used to the complex AM/PM/Evening Route. The changing route seems to be more confusing for the occasional substitute driver than the passengers. I would estimate that it takes a person 2-3 years to become confident in the Transit System to give up driving. On the other hand a bad experience with the Transit System will be remembered for 6-8 years. Constant changes will result in lower ridership. One person has suggested that discontinuing service in the neighborhood would reduce the value of his property. The question then becomes will the City reimburse property owners for the decrease? The closing paragraph of the memorandum acknowledges that areas that have been served for years will no longer have the service available. I am looking forward to a public discussion of the proposed changes. With best regards, Peter J. Seaba 1117 Denbigh Drive Iowa City, Iowa 52246-4917 e-mail GMSR67A@prodigy.com Marian Karr From: Sent: To: Subject: spersons@blue.weeg.uiowa .edu Monday, February 22, 1999 10:26 AM council@iowa-city.org north dodge bus route Dear Members of the Council I urge you to reject the proposed revision of the North Dodge bus route, eliminating the Caroline Avenue extension. Many of us use this route. Bus service should not be retracted. Stow Persons, 1433 Oaklawn Avenue.