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Home My WebLink About1999-06-29 Correspondence Johnson County IIOWA ~ ] Jonathan Jordahl, Chair Charles P. Duffy Michael E. Lehman Sally Stutsman Carol Thompson BOARD OF SUPERVISORS JL! JUN 2 3 1999 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMO DT: TO: FM: RE: June 21, 1999 Mayors and Council embers You are invited to attend a Trails Planning workshop for Johnson County July 7th, 7:00 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors meeting room in the Johnson County Administration Building. (7/7 at 7 pm) This meeting will be a sharing of trail location ideas. Tom Dunbar of Dunbar/Jones will be on hand to receive input from representatives of the various communities During the joint meeting of the City Councils of Johnson County and the Board of Supervisors it was discussed and decided that each city would be asked to send at least two representatives to this meeting. They do not necessarily need to be members of the council, but should be someone who could speak on behalf of the council. If you are not able to attend this meeting, please feel flee to send your ideas to me, at 913 S. Dubuque St. Suite 201, Iowa City, IA 52240. I will make sure they are forwarded to Mr. Dunbar. 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240 TEL: (319) 356-6000 FAX: (319) 354-42|3 The Longfellow Neighborhood Association Dem' City Council Members, We wish to tham~: you J:br making it possible ~br Lon~l!ow Neighborhood to hold its first "Backya~rd Habitat F~dr" l~t month. Wilhout yore* suppo~ in ~oviding us wi~ PiN fi~nas, the eve~ would probably no~ have been hdd or m least, ifBxld, would not have ~en such a greta success, More th~n 80 J~ilies registered ~ the event, R was ~'eat m see the school d~ck filled with l~rdlies ming bat houses; cl~srooms of aduhs le~ng how m comp~a fi~eir kitchen w~4te~ how to a~act fi~ogs to ~¢k yard or how to desigr~ a ~mmral lm~dscape; ki&4 c~wryhxg heu3~,~ bags ol'}~y bugs atd pore of mltive prairie plumB, PIN ~jnds nmde it possible to or]~,'tbese and other activities to o~ nei~bors, In ad~/ion the t~n& were also used to supplement the cost of 48 home compc~ers that nei~borhood residents p~rch~ed, B~ more ~portan6y, you mude it possible for oei~ors to gat[~r~ meet new neighbors, tall g}d learn ~om one m~o~er - ~ a nei~borhood, El June 19, 1999 Iowa City Council 410 East Washington St. Iowa City, IA. 42240 Re: Highland Ave. Project/Bike Path 2 2 t999 CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE I would like to start off complimenting you on the new bike path that is completed to Napoleon Park. I have rode on it several times and have thoroughly enjoyed the ride. I am also using the completed section along Riverside Dr. as a route to work. It is a great relief to have a safe place to ride my bicycle. I have enjoyed taking my daughter whom is 4 y/o on the new bike paths. Great job donel I am however, very upset with the changes on Highland Ave. I live close to Sycamore mall and have used this street as a bike route to work from my home for the past 15 years. I currently am not using it because with the both side parking along with the addition of the chicanes it is now too dangerous. Two cars cannot meet in the chicane area not to mention having a bicycle involved in the traffic flow. I had heard that us bicyclist are suppose to ride between the chicanes and the street. Whomever thinks this is a safe alternative for us cyclist is crazy and doesn't look at our safety needs not to mention the idea of pulling a bike cart behind us. There is no accommodation for that with this plan. I guess they don't value family bike adventures. I think on a clearly marked "share the road" street the city isn't making this feasible due to safely issues. What a shame since this could be a good direct route towards the new bike path from our side of town. Don't make it safe to get to our safe bike path! I protest the chicaines and double side parking as a automobile driver. It is impossible to go through the area with out crossing over your double yellow lines. If I remember correctly from driver education the purpose of double yellow line is not to cross them. How can you have a street with them present but make it impossible to abide by the law? It is also impossible with cars parked too close to the chicanes. They aren't allowing enough room for you to stay within the yellow lines with out hitting their vehicles. If the chicanes are to be present with both side parking it should not being allowed close to the chicanes. You can't have your cake and eat it too. 1 am also concerned regarding the response time it would take Johnson County ambulance to reach our side of town via Highland Ave. In many emergency situations seconds/minutes count. This definitely would slow down any emergency vehicles response time. The addition of the post with reflectors on them in the chicanes looks ridiculous. What a pretty sight they give to the project. Not! In my opinion the chicanes should be removed. I feel one side parking was much safer from the bicyclist/ automobile stand point but if it slows down the traffic for the neighbor hood I could see continuing the both side parking. 1425 Spruce St. Iowa City, IA. 319 E. Washington, #104 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 June 17, 1999 Dear Council members, I just wanted to thank you and the university for providing the Pentacrest for Art's Fest. The activities for Children's Day were especially enjoyable. I am for having the activities there next year! Is there any chance of this happening? The arrangement of the craft booths on Dubuque St. and on Iowa Avenue was also very nice and roomy. I am in a power wheelchair and appreciated the width consideration. Very cordially, G Ms. Archie Greene ~ 319 E. WashingtonSt. Apt. ]04 Iowa City, IA 52240-3940 Dr. J~n~ Yates-Glarulo~ 201 Firs~ Ave. N. #3~o Iowa CitV, IA 5224 35'l-T1 "~ Otot%- Ct-y,I cl~I Cou.~oc~t ,!une 23, 1999 201 N. lst. A w #302 Iowa City, Iowa 52245 06-29-99 2f(6) Dear (,~uncil Members. On tff'the fitnctions of The .lohnson C~unty Iitsk Face of the Heritage Area Agency is to be an advocate Jbr the physical, social, economic and political beneJit of older persons. It is in that .~pirit we write to urge you to take two actions in relation to the Iowa Avenue Parking Ramp. 0 lhatprovide a shywalk connecting the ramp and the Senior (~nter. 2) That you make sllight modiJication to direa accessJi'om the parking ramp across the alley to the Senior CenterJbr use when the skywalk is closed. We believe that the present design that requires Seniors to exit on Linn ,Ytreet and then walk south is not user fi"iendly and not the saJ~st alternative. We trust you will demonstrate your commitment to Seniors by making these two changes. Representives q'our :/~tsh Force will be happy to discuss this request with you at your convenience. Sincerely yours Harold ,¥tager, Chair June 17,1999 JUN ~, 1 1999 CITY M .NAGER'S OFFICE Mayor Lehman and the Iowa City Council: Civic Center 410 E. Washington Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Councilors: I would like to encourage you to include the skywalk to the Senior Center in your plans for the new parking ramp. In order for the Center to truly serve the community, it needs to be easily accessible. It is my understanding that, if the skywalk is eliminated, patrons parking in the ramp will need to walk out the exit on Linn Street and then to the Center, rather than being able to walk across the alley. In the winter and other times of inclement weather, this may discourage seniors from using the Center. The Center is for the older population, which is increasing steadily. As Iowa City becomes known as a great place to retire, I would hope the City of Iowa City considers the needs of this population when making their final decision on the skywalk. Sincerely, Diane F. Stamp 901 Dover St. Iowa City, Iowa 52245 June 15, 1999 06-29-99 J, 2f(8)(a) ,~' - IllilI TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City. Council Civil Service Entrance Examination - PERSONNEL GENERALIST 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 Personnel Generalist. Karen Jennings IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE ATTEST: Marian Karr, City Clerk 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 * (319) 356-5000 * FAX (319) 356-5009 June 15, 1999 TO: RE: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council Civil Service Entrance Examination - SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER 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 Special Projects Manager. Shaun Bradbury IOWA CITY CIVIL ~iOhacel~y, Chair SERVICE ATTEST: Manan Karr, City Clerk 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY. IOWA 52240-1826 * 1319) 356-5000 '* FAX (319) 556-5009 June 15, 1999 TO: RE: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council Civil Service Entrance Examination - PARKING CASltlF. R 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 parking Cashier. Aminata Segui Lynn Baek IOWA CITY CIVIL CO SSION SERVICE ATTEST: Manan Karr, City Clerk 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY, IOWA 5224(}-1826 · (319) 356-5000 '* FAX (319) 356-5009 June 15, 1999 2f(8)(d) TO: RE: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council Civil Service Entrance Examination - MASS TRANSIT OPERATOR 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 Mass Transit Operator. Abe Schabilion IOWA CITY CIVIL SERVICE CO SS ON ~Ucaehl~y, Chair ATTEST: anan Karr, City Clerk 410 EAST WASHINGTON STREET * IOWA CITY, IOWA 52240-1826 * 1319) 356-5000 * FAX (319) 356-5009 TO: The Honorable Mayor and the City Council Civil Service Entrance Examination - Police Sergeant We, the undersigned members of the Civil Service Commission of Iowa City, Iowa, do hereby certify the following named person(s) in the order of their standing as eligible for the position of Police Sergeant. Doug Hart Kevin Hurd Troy Kelsay Becki Sammons Brian Krei Robert Gass David Droll Greg Humrichouse David Nixon Paul Batcheller ATTEST: M~'~an Karr, City ~lerk IOWA CITY CIVIL L~WfDickerson Susan Dulek Date Certified