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Home My WebLink About2001-07-31 CorrespondenceMarian Karr I °7'31'°~1 2g(1 ) From: Fletcher, Amy [FietcherA@uihc.uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 1:45 PM To: 'council@iowa-city.org' City Council H~mbers, I would like to voice my support for the alcohol ordinance that will go into ef~ot later this summer and also for an ordinance that will ban smoking in ~rea restaurants. I ~ppreeiate all ~he hard work that you do for our coi~lunity. Thank you, ~ny Fletcher 422 Upland Avenue Iowa City, iowa 52245 An Open Letter to Jim Mondanaro, the Other Restaurant Owners of Iowa City & Coralville, And the City Councils of Iowa City & Coralville The front page of the Press Citizen on Saturday, July 14 quotes Jim Mondanaro describing that he has lost business through his previous admirable move to make his restaurants non- smoking. He argues that a level playing field must be made by government in the form of legislation. Several others communications in the Press Citizen have previously argued that government should not interfere with free enterprise, that owners of business establishments should be free to permit or not permit smoking as they wish, and that those bothered by the smoking can simply choose to avoid establishments that permit smoking. These are two relevant issues that the public, restaurant owners, and the respective city governments need to consider. First the economics. Jim Mondanaro may certainly have seen some declining revenues. But was it from going smoke free or the introduction of several new restaurants in the area. Whereas my wife and I used to average two meals a week at Mondanaro's smoke-free restaurants, that has decreased to about once weekly as we try some of the new restaurants (and than number will decrease further to zero if we must be exposed to cigarette smoke in order to enjoy his excellent cuisine). Second, and more importantly is the health issue. For those arguing that regulation of smoking in restaurants is interfering with the free exercise of rights by the restaurant owners, lets make it perfectly clear that rights are limited when the exercise of those "rights" harms others. Restaurant owners already have considerable regulations related to health issues, and smoking in restaurants is first and foremost a health issue. Is there any data to support that? You betcha there is! In 1993, a publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported the results of a study of restaurant employees subjected to involuntary smoking and potential health effects. They found that levels of environmental tobacco smoke in restaurants and particularly bars were considerably higher than in office workplaces or homes that permitted smoking. These levels of exposure were judged to be consistent with a 50% increase in lung cancer risk (Siegel M. Involuntary smoking in the restaurant workplace. A review of employee exposure and health effects. JAMA 1993, 270:490-3). In 1998, another publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association examined bartenders respiratory health after California legislated that bars and taverns would be smoke- free. That study included both interviews with bartenders about their respiratory health and measurement of pulmonary function before and after the smoke-free legislation. They found that 74% of the bartenders interviewed had respiratory symptoms such as cough before the smoke- free legislation. Of those with such symptoms, 78% had resolution subsequent to being able to work in a smoke-free enviroument. These subjective reports were supported by significant improvement in the average pulmonary function measurements of the bartenders subsequent to the smoke-free legislation (Eisner et al. Bartenders' respiratory health after establishment of smoke-free bars and taverns. JAMA 1998;280:1909-14). If indeed, Jim Mondanaro's economic losses are due to his leadership in establishing a smoke-free environment for his employees and patrons, then it is the obligation of the city councils of Iowa City and Coralville to level the playing field. This is simply a matter of public health. We accept legislation that imposes regulation of restaurants in matters that protect the public and employees from infectious disease and other health hazards. Exposure to cigarette smoke for those who smoke and those exposed to those who smoke is the leading preventable cause of disease today, not just for lung cancer, but also as a contributing factor to asthma and other chronic lung diseases. The experience in those communities (and states) that have banned smoking in virtually all public places has been consistently positive. Let's support the efforts of local pioneers like Jim Mondanaro by giving him the level playing field he's requested and protect the employees and public from this health hazard. Miles Weinberger MD Professor of Pediatfics Director, Pediatric Allergy & Pulmonary Division Marian Karr I 07-31-01 2g(3) I From: Katharine Nicholson [katharn@avalon.net] Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2001 1:35 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: I support your efforts for smoke-free restaurants. I support your efforts for smoke-free restaurants. Katharine Nicholson 2018 Plaen View Drive Iowa City, IA 52246-4447 From: VivStm uss@aol. com Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 4:44 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: CAFE This is to let you know that our family is very much in support of smoke-free restaurants. The exposure to secondhand smoke in restaurants is not healthy for our grandchildren and for me, a cancer survivor. Please vote in favor of CAFE. Thank you for your consideration. Vivien Strauss Ron Strauss,MD 254 Black Springs Circle Iowa City IA 52246 836 Walnut Street IowaCity, IA52240 ~__)~ ~ "F] (319) 358-9076 lisa.bradley@lycos.com .-r July 18, 2001 City Council of Iowa City 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear City Councilors, This letter is to inform you that Clean Air For Everyone (CAFE) does not speak for everyone. I am opposed to any city ordinance that would force local restaurants to become completely smoke-free. CAFE claims such an ordinance will "protect restaurant workers, children, and ALL customers from exposure to secondhand smoke." What it does not say is that the ordinance would subject all parties to further government intrusion in our lives and loss of personal freedom. Iowa Citians are not brainless sheep who need to be protected in this manner. We can protect ourselves through our own decisions. Restaurant workers can choose whether or not to work in smoke-free environments; no one is forcing them, in the proper sense of the word, to work in unhealthy environments. Parents can choose to take their children into smoking or non-smoking restaurants; no one if forcing them to endanger their children's health. Non-smokers who are truly concerned about secondhand smoke will choose of their own accord not to frequent restaurants where smoking is permitted. CAFE ignores all these facts and wishes to cirenmvent consumers' freedom to choose by turning its own agenda into city law. Moreover, an ordinance to ban smoking in restaurants would trample the personal freedom of restaurant owners in Iowa City. It is unethical to force a businessperson to submit to ordinances that will result in lost revenues. Consnmers may only demand changes that their patronage makes worthwhile to owners. After all, businesspeople are not in business for our benefit--they're in it for their own good. They are not charities or public facilities. tt is demeaning to ask them to sacrifice their own self-interest, and the insult is even greater when they are in no way forcing customers to frequent their establishments. What of the dependent families and children of these business owners? Why should they suffer because some customers cannot be bothered to take personal responsibility for their decisions? CAFE claims to want to protect us. They really want to control us, and they want to do so through city government. Please resist their efforts and maintain personal responsibility and personal freedom for the residents of Iowa City. Lisa M. Bradley Marjan Karr ~ From: Funk, Kathy [kathy-funk@uiowa.edu] Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 11:58 AM To: 'council@iowa-city.org' Subject: Smoke Free Restaurants I would like to add my support for smoke free restaurants in the Iowa City-Coralville area. Kathy Funk Pediatric Psychology 2525 JCP 356-2434 From: John.Yutzy@med.va.gov Sent: Monday, July 23, 2001 1:14 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: smoke free restaurants I support smoke free restaurants and hope the council will pass a law prohibiting smoking in restaurants. Me and my family enjoy eating out but if one cigarette is lit in the place it spoils our dinner and puts us at risk of unwanted health issues. We are disappointed in Jim Mondanaro's decision to allow smoking again and will not eat out at restaurants that allow smoking. Please pass a law to help improve the environment in restaurants. Thanks. Marjan Karr From: sbproductions@home.com Sent: Friday, July 06, 2001 6:46 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: ABCNEWS.com: Serious Health Effects of Passive Smoking You have received this ABCNEWS.com mail from: David and Renee Gould sbproductions@home.com I thought you might find this story interesting. Serious Health Effects of Passive Smoking http://abcnews.go.com/onair/ABCNEWSSpecials/smoking_010705_passive.html ABCNEWS.com: Serious Health Effects of Passive Smoking Page 1 of 2 /, Amedca's Insurance Re~u~e duiy 6 200~ Good Morning America World News Tonight 20120 Downtown PrimeTime Nightline WNN This Week I ~EWS SUMMARY J.S. GO TO: [Select a T0pj~ ~ HOMEPAGE ~ ONAIR ~ SPECIALS ~ FEATURE NTERNATIONAL A Killer Lurking in the Room Tr ve Serious Health Effects of Passive Smoking:: 5~ July 5 -- YOu may not be lighting up, but you are still at risk: Secondhand smoke can kill. ~EALTH . .~ -- risks. (PhotoDisc) D~O STORY HIGHLIGHTS SEARCH Living or W~kj~ With a S~k~r Banning Smoking in Pu~!j~ Pl~s ~BCNE~ Recent studies from the World Health Organization and from the National Cancer Institute show that women exposed to smoke, whether at home, work or play, have an increased risk of lung can~r, asthma, respirato~ infections and cardiovascular NEWS PLUS ~ile mild symptoms include eye and throat irritation, exposure to secondhand smoke ~y Do Women Smo iT~ J~P~,] ~ is responsible for more than 3,000 deaths in the United States yearly, ac~rding to the Environmental Protection Agency. Big tobacco ~ntinues to dispute the EPA numbers and how second-hand smoking causes serious disease. Passive smoke, se~ndhand smoke, environmental tobacco smoke and involunta~ Eor help, click he smoking all describe a mixture of more than 3,000 chemi~ls emi~ed from the burning end of a cigarette and exhaled by active smokers. Should smoking be ~ Yes Living or Working With a Smoker REFERENCE C: NO COOL DOWNLOADS A recent study in the Journal of the Ame~can Medical Association found that women EMAIL married to smokers were 30 percent more likely to develop lung ~ncer than those ABCNEWS~m married to nonsmokers. Women who were exposed to smokers in the workplace had a HELP & TOOLS 39 percent increased risk of developing lung ~n~r, the study found. Not a scientific poll; ~r e There is also recent eviden~ that secondhand smoke has a ~usal link to heaa disease, the No. 1 killer of women. But a~ording to JAMA, women living with smokers are not the only ones at high risk. At Women an bars and restaurants, for example, cigare~e smoke is in the air. Ac~rding to the C~ar~es journal, women in the study exposed to as liffie as ~o hours a week for over six months A~ction had a 50 per~nt greater risk of developing lung ~n~r than non-exposed women. An ABCNE special rep Perhaps th~ most vulnerable -- and involuntaW -- ie~ndhand smokers are childrtn, ~ whether inaid~ the womb, as infants or older. Estimates indicate lhat babies have a fivefold ~reater risk of fallin9 victim to sudden infant death syndrom~ if their mothers smoke. Paternal and mattrnal smokin9 is afsociated with low infant biah weight, r~spiratoq tract infedions, mdu~d lun9 functioning, buildup of fluid in the middle ear and the dev,lopment or exacerbation of asthma. http://abcnews.go.com/onair/ABCNEWSSpecials/smoking_010705~r~assive.html 7/9/01 ABCNEWS.com: Serious Health Effects of Passive Smoking Page 2 of 2 Women who were exposed to smoke both as a child and an adult have nearly twice the [ .........( risk of developing lung cancer than women exposed only as adults. Restricting Smoking in Public Places As evidence of the dangers of secondhand smoke comes to light, many states are facing pressure to restrict smoking in public places. And as no-smoking signs crop up, lung cancer rates are starting to come down, according to Virginia Ernster, vice chairwoman of the epidemiology and biostatistics department at the University of California-San Francisco. Califomia's anti-smoking laws are among the country's most restrictive. "We've seen a decline in smoking prevalence in California that is greater than the rest of the nation," says Ernster. "As a result, we are beginning to see lung cancer rates decline. whereas they are plateauing in other states." Although efforts to ban smoking in public places are still in their infant stages in many states, public health experts agree that the only way to avoid the dangers of tobacco smoke is to reduce exposure to it. · Kavita Matfwalla, a second-year medical student at Yale University School of Medicine, contributed to this report. Why Do Women Smoke? ~ PRINT THIS PAGE I [] SEND THIS TO A FRIEND ~ VIEWMOSTEMAILED LINK BACKTOTOP SEARCH SECTIONS GO TO: lSe!~ct a TOPic .........~ iSe!eo~ a sec~!0n Copynght © 2001 ABC News internet Ventures Click here far Press Information, Terms of Use & Privacy Policy & Internet Safety Informahon applicabJe to the site ABCNEWS.COm family of Sites: ABC.com ESPN.COm Disney.com Family.corn Mr. Showbiz Mov http://abcnews.go.com/onair/ABCNEWSSpecials/smoking_010705j~assive.html 7/9/01 Marian Karr J 07-31-01 2g(9) I From: Karla. Wysocki@cancer. org Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 7:42 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: smoke-free restaurants Dear Iowa City City Council Members, Thank you for protecting the health of children, restaurant workers and all patrons by considering an ordinance that would ban ALL smoking in restaurants. The American Cancer Society applauds your efforts! Sincerely, Karla Wysocki Karla L. Wysocki Cancer Control/Patient Services Specialist American Cancer Society 301 S. Clinton Street Iowa City, IA 52240 888-266-2065 From: Cheryl Carrington [cherylcarrington@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 10:41 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: smoking ban in Iowa City Restaurants Dear City Council Members: I urge you to adopt a law that would ban smoking in our restaurants here in Iowa City. As a mother of two teenage sons who are of the age to get summer employment in our local restaurants, I have not allowed them the opportunity to seek jobs in most of them beoause I do not want them exposed to second hand smoke. I also suffer from chronic nasal congestion that is triggered by exposure to cigarette smoke. My congestion becomes so bad that I can hardly enjoy my meal and even after I leave the restaurant, I'm bothered with this for several hours as an after affect. Because of these issues, we, as a family, have chosen to dine at smoke free restaurants only and I applaud the owners of these establishments for taking a health conscious stand in the right direction. Iowa City is such a health conscious environment already. So let's take the logical next step and ban smoking in our restaurants. Thankyou for your time, Cheryl Carrington 1138 Hunters Run Iowa City Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ MarjaR Karr From: gasperet@act.org Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 8:50 AM To: Council@lowa-City.org Subject: Smoke Free Restaurant Ordinance Dear City Council Members, I want to voice my vote in favor of the Smoke Free Restaurant Ordinance that will be brought to the forefront soon. Thank you, Anne Gasperetti 3 Lakeview Drive NE Iowa City IA 52240 From: Roberta TilI-Retz [roberta-till-retz@uiowa.edu] Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 11:01 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Smoking in restaurants Iowa City City Council Civic Center Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Council members, I would like to commend you for considering a smokefree restaurant ordinance, focusing on the issue of worker health on the job. Tobacco use takes a disproportionate toll on workers: those who are exposed to it in the course of their employment, as well as those victimized by targeted advertising. Years of public health anti-smoking campaigns have yielded only modest success in reducing smoking among industrial and service workers. In the past few years, some labor unions and other labor-related groups have begun to play an increasingly important role in addressing tobacco use. Last year New York's top labor leaders supported smokefree workplace legislation. The purpose is to protect non-smoking workers from exposure to second-hand smoke, as well as to reduce smoking among their members, and reclaim costs of treating their tobacco-related diseases. A major public health issue for Iowa City (as for the country) is the protection of workers from involuntary exposures on the job. Many Americans agree with controls on such risks. In a 1978 secret Roper poll conducted for Phillip Morris, the public said - "What the smoker does to himself is one thing, what he does to the non-smoker is an entirely different matter." (The Roper Organization Inc. A Study of Public Attitudes Toward Cigarette Smoking and the Tobacco Industry in 1978.) Does secondhand smoke cause "harm to others" (to use a quote from the John Stuart Mill quote(l) the tobacco industry touts to mobilize smokers who fear for their individual rights )? Yes! Secondhand smoke is the third leading cause of preventable death in this county, killing 53,000 nonsmokers in the U.S. each year. For every eight smokers the tobacco industry kills, it takes one nonsmoker with them. No one should have this risk as part of their job description! For these reasons, I strongly support a smokefree restaurant ordinance as an occupational safety public health measure to protect service workers. I hope you will too. Sincerely, Roberta Till-Retz Program Consultant University of Iowa Labor Center 335-4145 (w) 338-3446 (h) (1) "The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilised community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others...Over himself, over his own body and mind, the individual is sovereign." J.S. Mill, On Liberty. From: Suzette Weaver [Suzette1965@home.cam] Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 2:55 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: possible new city ordinance Council Members, I just received a post card informing me that there may be a new city ordinance regarding smoke-free restaurants. I am very much against such an ordinance. I appreciate the option to choose a smoking or non-smoking section when dining out in a public restaurant. Thank you for the oppor~cunity to express my opinion. Sincerely, Suzette Weaver 205 South Mount Vernon Drive Iowa City, Iowa E-mail: suzette1965@home.corn 7/13/0 1 From: Filippo Menczer [menczer@home.com] Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 2:46 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: city ordinance for clean indoor air Dear Iowa City Councilor: We strongly support the city ordinance to provide for clean indoor air environments in restaurants in our community. As e son of a lung cancer victim I appreciate the danger of second-hand smoke and as parents we cannot afford to take our child to iowa City restaurants filled with smoke. We moved to Iowa City from California three years ago and the presence of smoke in public places such as bars and restaurants is one of the few aspects of Iowa City that makes us miss California. We hope you will do everything in your power to support this ordinance and improve the quality of life in Iowa City. Thank you very much, Filippo and Colleen Menczer 849 Barrington Road Iowa City, IA 52245 From: JensCD@aol.com Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 1:33 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: smoke free restaurants Dear Council members, We support smoke-free restaurants in Iowa City. There are regulations for safe water to drink and food to eat. Why not clean air to breathe? Sincerely, Carl and Diana Jens 1012 Carver St. Iowa City, IA 52240 7/16/0 1 From: Fran Mohr [franie710@juno.com] Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 7:25 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Smoke-free You may add my name to the list of Iowa City residents who support smoke-free restaurants. Thanks Fran Mohr 216 Paddock Circle Iowa City, IA 52240 GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. I07-31-01 Marian Karr 2g(17) From: Trista L. Treglowne [tryst@avalon.net] Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2001 11:47 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Smoke-free restaurant ordinance Hello! I was extremely pleased to find out that the city council was considering the passage of an ordinance banning smoking in public restaurants. My husband and I moved here from Madison, WI, where a similar ordinance had been passed about five years ago. Although there was some initial concern that local establishments would lose the business of some smoking customers, no noticeable decline in business resulted after the passage of the ordinance. The overall reaction of the community and most business owners was actually extremely positive once the ordinance was implemented. Non-smokers simply made up the majority of the community. Essentially, the restaurant owners were able to protect the comfort and well-belng of the majority of their customers without individually incurring the wrath of smokers since the decision was taken out of their hands by the ordinance. The hazardous effects of second-hand smoke are well-documented and should be addressed as a health and safety issue by local government. Smokers certainly have the right to choose to subject themselves to this hazard, but they do not have the right to subject others to it in public buildings. If you are interested in getting a copy Qf the Madison General Ordinance, please let me know, and I will give you the number of the City Attorney's Office in Madison, WI. Sincerely, Trista Treglowne & Dan Schraith I07-31-01 I Marian Karr 2g(18) From: Eugene Coon [racoon@bigplanet.com] Sent: Sunday, Jury 15, 2001 9:57 PM To: council@iowa-city.org We support smoke free restutants. It is the healthy way. Lois and Eugene Coon, Iowa City Residents Sincerely, An iPhone User I07-31-01 Marian Karr 2g(19) From: Menczer, Colleen [MenczerC@uihc.uiowa.edu] Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 9:04 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Cc: Filippo Menczer (E-mail) Subject: city ordinance for clean indoor air Dear Iowa City Councilor: I strongly support the city ordinance to provide for clean indoor air environments in restaurants in our community. Second hand smoke is not only a nuisance, it's life threatening. The issue isn't solely for the convenience of nonsmoking patrons, but for hardworking bartenders and waitresses who are faced with breathing smoky air 8-10 hours a day for years on end. These people are faced with the tough choice between taking care of their health and taking care of their livelihood. What protection do they have? Nuclear workers are given protective gear, what protection does a waitress have against the dangers of second hand smoke? This issue is not a question of revoking rights or maintaining an economy, it's a question of human dignity and health. When we arrived in Iowa City from San Diego, we were shocked to see such a high percentage of people (and young people!) smoking. I felt as if I had gone backwards in time 15 years. I love Iowa City, and want to see it continue to flourish. But every time we are asked smoking or non at a restaurant, I am reminded what a long way we've come (backwards). If you really want consider the long term consequences, do the math. Look at the average waitress and bartender: how long their shifts are, and how long they stay at one job, and how long they stay in the food service industry. Look at what percentage of food service employees actually pick up the habit post employment. Then look at the second hand smoke studies. Next look at California. Have bars and restaurants closed down due to loss of revenue? Have smokers run out of places to smoke? (Actually you'll find smokers in California tend not to smoke during meals because their food tastes better ..... it's a culinary issue too. Just ask the folks at Devotay.) No California bar restricts chewing tobacco gum, btw. Tobacco gum doesn't affect anyone else but the person who chooses to chew it. No one's rights are revoked by passing this ordinance. Passing the ordinance will take time and effort. Public education is necessary. Nonsmoking bars have tried to compete and failed, it's an "all or nothing" game. thanks! Colleen Carey Menczer mail to: colleen-menczer@uiowa.edu Yes! I support smoke-free restaurants. Check all that apply: You may add my name to the list of Iowa City residents who support smoke-free restaurants. I would like to volunteer for C.A.EE.'s Iowa City smoke-free restaurant campaign. For health-related reasons, I (or a member of my family) cannot safely dine in restaurants where we are exposed to secondband smoke. City j/,~/'. (~ ~,~-~,~u Zip Home Pl~one 3,~(-~ C~ ~-~3 Work Phone' E-mail address Please tear at perforation and mail to: _, CAFE Clean Air For Everyone P.O. Box 308 Iowa City, Iowa 52244-0308 c~ ~, ,, E,~ 319.338.1494 From: Rediger, Paula [RedigerP@uihc. uiowa.edu] Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 12:01 PM To: 'Council@iowa-city.org' Subject: RE: Smoke Free Ordinance > To all City Council Members: > > The purpose of this email is to inform you of my support for the Smoke > Free Ordinance. As a nurse in the area of head and neck cancer I daily > see the worst effects that smoking has on individuals and their families. > I realize that behavior cannot be legislated but I do believe that > anything that can be done to discourage this behavior as well as protect > other people who do not choose to smoke should be done. I hope you will > vote for this ordinance. > > Sincerely, > Paula Rediger > 1125 Penkridge Dr. > Iowa City, IA From: J.Ashley Calkins [egret84@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 1:16 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Money to spend Dear council members, I am a senior at City High School. Since summer vacation has started I have a summer job and so have enough money to dine out frequently. My friends and I love to meet in downtown Iowa City to eat. Afterwards we enjoy watching a movie, or eating ice cream together downtown. Unfortunately, twice we went to restaurants where the nonsmoking area was full, or smoke was still a problem even in the nonsmoking area. Since then we have decided to have weekly dinners at our own homes, where secondhand smoke is not a problem. Until our restraunts in downtown Iowa City go to no smoking, I will chose to spend my money elswhere. Please consider passing a city ordinance that would encourage me and my friends to dine downtown again. Thanks for you time, Ashley Calkins Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com 7/16/0 1 From: boeke@avalon. net Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 2:00 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: smoke-free restaurants Today I received a card from C.A.R.E. As with my pro-choice opinion on the abortion issue, I am pro-choice on the part of restaurant owners to designate their restaurant to be non-smoking only, or to have a smoking section. Customers and staff can know about this ahead of time, and it is their choice to frequent or work at that establishment. Respectfully, Wanda Boeke Iowa City From: Betty Wood [betty-wood@uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 10:42 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: No-Smoking Ordinance I would like the City Council to know that I am in favor of the no-smoking erdinance for Iowa City restaurants. I eat lunch downtown almost every day and I would find it much more enjoyable if I could do this in a smoke-fee environment. Betty Wood 1224 Teg Dr. Iowa City, IA 52246 Marian Karr t 07-31-01 2g(25) I From: Daryl Sawin [daryl-sawin@uiowa,edu] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 11:47 AM To: council@iowa-city,org Subject: Smoking Ordinance Dear Iowa City Council, This note is to convey my support, and the support of the vast majority of the people I've discussed this issue with, for the establishment of a no-smoking ordinance for all restaurants and bars in Iowa City. I think that it is far more important to protect the general public and employees from the proven adverse effects of second hand smoke than to protect the rights of those who want to smoke in public establishments. Even the smokers I know complain about how unpleasant it is when one is subjected to someone's smoke when trying to eat or enjoy a refreshment in this town. The no-smoking areas in most establishments are a joke when it comes to being isolated from the smoke of others. Many times you are seated very close, if not adjacent, to the source. Thank you for your efforts in passing this legislation. Daryl Sawin From: cepofam [cepofam@emaiLmsn.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 11:48AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Smoking ordinance Dear City Councilors, I would like to add my name to the Iowa City residents who are in support of a smoke-free environment both in public restaurants and public arenas. Having been a smoker for many years I understand the other side of the coin and consider myself one of the lucky ones who was able to quit. However, with the knowledge of the danger of second-hand smoke, we all have a responsibility to protect those around us. Thankyou, Patricia A. Ceponis 83 Amhurst St. Iowa City 7/17/01 From: Elizabeth Knight [Elizabeth-Knight@uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 8:35 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Secondhand Smoke I am sending this message to vote "YES for smoke-free restaurants"! Smokers will most likely say that it is their right to smoke wherever they want to, but as a non-smoker, I say that it is my right to be able to go to restaurants without having to breath in secondhand smoke. Not only can I not stand the smell of smoke, but it is unhealthy & I don't think that it's fair or right for a smoker to impose something unhealthy on non-smokers. From: Barbara Elias [baelias@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 4:32 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Smoke Free Restaurant Dear Honorable Council Members: It is a privilege to contact you on behalf of the Smoke Free Restaurant Ordinance pending final decision and reading. I am a citizen of Iowa City and work in Iowa City. My health, my choice, and my family history all play into my preference for choosing smoke free restaurant for my dining experience. It was such a pleasure to travel to Del Mar, CA and not have to make a choice between smoking and non-smoking. The only option was non-smoking. This was not an issue but a way of life, a healthy life. Please seriously consider voting in favor of disallowing smoke 'priviledge' within the restaraunt establishments in Iowa City. Breath Free Barbara Elias 1451 Grand Ave Iowa City, IA 52246 Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ From: Krause, Rita [KrauseR@uihc.uiowa.edu] Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 4:42 PM To: 'council@iowa-city.org' Subject: Smoke-free restaurants Council Members, As a Iowa City resident, parent and physician, I strongly support a smoke-free city ordinance in order to decrease exposure to secondhand smoke in our restaurants. I urge you to vote "yes" in favor of such an ordinance. Rita Krause, M.D. 4811 Southchase Court Iowa City, IA 52245 I07-31-01 I r~ada. Karr 2g(30) From: klanaghan@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2001 7:01 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Smoke-Free Restaurants Please include my name on the list of Iowa City residents who are in favor of Smoke-Free restaurants. Kimberly A. Lanaghan 306 Woodridge Ave. Iowa City 52245 From: Jill Fishbaugh [jill-~shbaugh@uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 8:30 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Smoke-free restaurants Dear Members of the Iowa City Council: I am writing this letter in support of the proposed city ordinance to ban smoking in all restaurants. The argument is simple: Someone exercising their right to smoke TAKES AWAY everyone else's right to clean air. Clean air IS for everyone. Thank you for your time and consideration of this important issue to make our community a better one. Please vote in support of clean indoor air environments in all public places. Sincerely, Jill Fishbaugh 729 Manor Drive Iowa City, IA 52246 From: judy welch fiudywelchl@home.com] Sent: Wednesday, ,July 18, 2001 g:3g AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: smoke free restaurants I've recently been notified that there is a group, 'Clean Air For Everyone' who is campaigning for smoke free restaurants in Iowa City. I want you to know that I support this campaign and request that your actions in council will reflect agreement with me and others of like mind. I moved to Iowa City from California over two years ago. I've heard all the rhetoric before such as people will stop going to the restaurants if they can't smoke and this would decrease their business. In fact, when smoking in public buildings became a law, the restaurant business increased. There are other arguments but suffice it to say I would like to dine in smoke free enviornments and hope you will do your part in making this available. Respectfully, Judy Welch. 7/18/0 1 From: dchervek [dchervek@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 2:16 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Smoke Free Hello, my name is Dawn Chervek. I am a student at the university and an Iowa City resident. With voting still taking place for the smoke free ordinance, I wanted to voice my opinion that I am in favor of a ban on smoking Sincerely, Dawn Chervek From: Sheila Baldwin [sheila-baldwin@uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 2:04 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: I support CAFE Members of Iowa City City Council: I support an ordinance that will protect me from secondhand smoke in restaurants. I urge you to create and vote for such an ordinance. I would like to enjoy a smoke-free atmosphere when dining out. Thank you--Sheila Baldwin Sheila J.F. Baldwin The University of Iowa Foundation PO Box 4550 Iowa City, IA 52244-4550 319-335-3305 Phone; 319-335-2568 FAX sheila-baldwin@uiowa.edu <mailto:sheila-baldwin@uiowa.edu> Blank ,, ,1 I 07-31-0t i Marian Karr 2g(35) From: Julie Bobitt [julie-bobitt@uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 2:04 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: smoking ordinance I fully support the banning of smoking in Iowa City restaurants. No smoking sections, unless completely enclosed in a room with a door are of no use. The smoke eventually makes ifs way to the non-smoking side. The fact that people still try to sell this as a way to solve the problem is a joke. Second hand smoke kills. There is no other way to look at it. Julie L, Bobitt 7/18/0 1 From: Dana Williams [Dana-Williams@uiowa.edu] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 1:55 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: no smoking in restaurants ordinance City Council Members: I would like to voice my support CAFE's efforts for a city ordinance to ban smoking in restaurants. This would ensure that our citizen's rights to not be exposed to second hand smoke are protected. This would protect not only patron's rights, but those of restaurant workers, as well. A non-smoking section is not enough, anyone who has been in a restaurant knows that you still are exposed to the second hand smoke, and walk out of there smelling like an ashtray. Just think of the effect this has on children who are taken to restaurants. Right now the only non-smoking options are fast food places, Mondo's and Giovanni's, and Mondo's recently decided to reverse their policy. Interestingly, a vote of their employees at Tomato Pie found that 90% supported the smoking ban and allowed them to keep Tomato Pie non-smoking. I have a hard time believing that if they are truly losing money because of this, that they would allow their employees to vote whether to keep the policy or not. Jim Mondanero is a business owner, and the financial aspect would over ride everything else. As it stands now, I drive to Tomato Pie or Slugger's in Coralville specifically because they are smoke free. I always try to mention that this is why I selected their restaurant. In talking to the owners of Sluggers, they have repeatedly said that they have not noticed a drop off in business. And if the smoking ban were implemented across the board, then that competition would be deleted because all restaurants would be smoke free. I also recently read that the owners of Etc. said that after three weeks they decided to reverse their no smoking policy. I would challenge that, because the Chamber Ambassadors had a ribbon cutting there within two weeks of their opening, and they were already a smoking facility then. We specifically mentioned how pleased we were they would be smoke free during the ribbon cutting, and the manager said they had decided not to do that but that certain areas were smoke-free. However, when we went for a four inside, those supposedly "smoke-free" areas had ashtrays on the table, so I don't know that they ever gave the policy a chance to work. I think it was a good sound bite for them in the newspaper but they never followed through. I hope the council will give this serious thought and realize this is a health issue, not a rights issue. Plus, why are we putting the rights of smokers ahead of non-smokers, when the polls that have been taken clearly show a majority of citizens support the ban? There is no reason that a smoker can't go outside to smoke during a meal, if they can't manage to refrain smoking for the hour to 11/2 hours it usually takes to eat a meal. But non-smokers, whether patrons or workers, can't go outside to get a fresh breath of air, because they will be immediately re-exposed when they come back in. To see whether this is possible, all you need to do is look at the state of California, which has made smoking inside in any building illegal, and Madison, which is a city of similar size and demographics to Iowa City. If they can make it work, so can we. Please support this ban! - Dana Willjams Dana Williams Assistant Director, Campaign Event Coordination and Gift Planning The University of Iowa Foundation Phone: 319/335-3442 Ext. 497 Fax: 319/335-2520 1 FILED ~ ERK J cu~ ~u~, 'Zo ~d~ u~ 'c~ iOWA / ........ . ,~. ~ ~ .. ~b & ~ · 27~ H~keff Tr~ From: MAXWELL301@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 1:57 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: (no subject) We wish to add our names together with the people of Iowa City who support smoke-free restaurants in our community. Marian and John Maxwell 301 River St. Iowa City, IA 52246 338-1087 7/19/01 From: Cashmere558@aol.com Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 9:13 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: smoke-free restaurants Dear Council Members: I support smoke-free restaurants. I hope you will support a city ordinance to provide clean indoor air environments in our community. Thank you for your consideration on behalf of smoke-free restaurants. My husband and I are retired and neither of us smoke and would appreciate a clean air atomosphere when we dine out. Leora Hein 310 College Court Iowa City, IA 52245-4402 7/20/01 Marian Karr I 07-31-01 . 2g(40) I From: Bock, Jeanne [JBock@mail.public-health.uiowa.edu] Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 9:53 AM To: 'council@iowa-city.org' Subject: smoke free Dear IC Council: I got a post card requesting my vote as an Iowa City resident On the debate RE: smoke free restaurants. Yes, I vote to make them smoke free! Here is proof that most folks prefer a smoke free environment in a restaurant: Go into a restaurant That IS NOT smoke free, and you ask for a non-smoking section And see if your wait isn't at least twice a long as if you ask for smoking section. I think the smokers can survive a 1-2 hour visit to a restaurant without lighting up. Good luck, M. Jeanne Bock, RN, CIC Clinical Services Coordinator Institute for Quality Healthcare 5229 Westlawn Iowa City, IA 52242 jeanne-bock@uiowa.edu Iowa Coordinator Midwest AIDS Training & Education Center 319-335-8013 phone 319-335-8814 fax Check out our web site www.uihealthcare.com/iqh i,, .~ Marian Karr ) From: DianeS754@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 11:46 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Smoke free restaurants I support smoke free restaurants and feel it is necessary for the representatives of the whole Iowa City community to consider the whole community needs and pass an ordnance to protect all customers and workers in our community restaurants. If all restaurants are smoke free, no one restaurant owner will have to worry about losing customers. I dine frequently in the Coralville smoke free restaurants and they do not seem to lack for customers. It is a pleasure to use their facilities. I have also traveled to Austin Texas where all restraints are smoke free and they all seem to be doing quite well. It makes common sense to have a smoke flee ordnance. Diane Siglin 7/19/0 1 7 Heather Circle Iowa City, IA 52245 July 18, 2001 Iowa City Council Members 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mayor Lehman and Council Members, We are writing to ask you to take action on the request of the Engineering Department to p~ in sidewalks along First Avenue in Iowa City in two sections where there are currently no sidewalks. We spoke with an employee &that department, who told us that the deadlines had passed for the property owners to put in the sidewalks, and that it therefore was being sent to the Council for action. We have a 22-year old daughter with Down Syndrome who walks up First Avenue every weekday to catch the bus in front of Dan's Short Stop. Our backyard is adjacent to First Avenue, and there is really no other reasonable way for her to get to a bus stop. She must cross the street mid-block presently, because the sidewalk is missing in front of James Thomas' property at approximately 129 North First Avenue (this is a lot adjacent to his property at 131 North First Avenue, where his home is located). Mr. Thomas has made "improvements" to the empty lot, and it is our understanding that he is therefore obligated to have a sidewalk. The second section involves the apartments located farther north on First Avenue, on the other side of Mr. Thomas' property. It is our understanding that the owners of the new offices being built next to Dan's just south of Rochester will install sidewalks as the building is finished. It is imperative that the remaining two missing portions of sidewalk (Mr. Thomas' lot and the apartment complex) be added prior to First Avenue becoming a major thoroughfare, so that our daughter and others who travel First Avenue daily to school and work can do so more safely. If the work can be done this summer or fall, that would improve the current situation. In the winter, our daughter not only has to cross the street mid-block, but she also has to climb up and over mounds of snow, which eventually tums to ice, because there is no driveway or other pathway cleared to allow her to cross the street in our block. We sincerely hope that you will approve the City installing the sidewalks in front of those two properties as soon as possible. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. Sincerely, arbara Wiemer David Wiemer 07-3~I,01 Mayor & City Councilors July 16, 2001 To Whom It May Concern: As very concerned parents who will soon have 2 children attending the University of Iowa, we are concerned about the alcohol problem on campus and local bars. As noted in the enclosed article) providing alcohol to minors violation was dismissed. I'm sure the law enforcement is very upset when they are doing their lob and the lawyers are getting the guilty party off!!! We support any city ordinance which would keep underage people too young to drink out of bars. Perhaps the University of Iowa and the city could sponsor more music, bands, etc. on campus to dlrectaway from the bar scene?? Sincerely, Larry & Joyce Shatek 424 3rd Ave. S.E. Stewartville, Mn. 55976 I.C. bar's license suspended for 3 weeks By Erin Walter ing, administrator of the Iowa IRte owner and manager or' Gazette staff writer Alcoholic Beverages Division. the Union bar also face crinti- IOWA CITY -- '[he Union Wahting said tile suspension hal chm'ges because of tile con- bar's liquor license will be was levied for two public lade- tesls. snspended for 21 {lays as pen- cent exposnre violations ttnring ,lames Poltl. 27, and Nicholas ally for two February bikini the Feb. 15 and Feb. 23 bikini Wen~imoltt, 28, both of Z30 E. colttests in which women contests. Fah'child St., Iowa City, were showed tbeir breasts and gen- itals. a state official said Fri- As part of an agreement with formally chargetl Jttne 15 with day. tile Iowa Attorney General's two counts of public indecent Office, public intoxicalion and exposure in certain establish- 'rile bat', at 121 E. College St.. providing alcohol tn minors roeors. will be allowed to set-re the violations against the b~'Lr were Records in Jolmson County suspension now retronctive dismissed, Walding said. District Cottrt state Pohl and to ,hme 24 and running Wernimont "organized a bikini through Jaly 15. The hat has Johnson Coonty Attorney J. contest in which nine contes- also been, ordered to pay n Patrick White o!'iginally reuom- tatits e×l×~sed theil' nipples lo $2,000 civil penalty. mended a lSday suspension the crowd with rite defendants' and a $,500 civil penalty for the enconragement and acquies- The Union closed June 24, bar, bnt Walding said tim 21- cence.' even though an agreemenl over day suspension is consistent the suspension was not reached with tile alcoholic beverages w- contact wilier Erin Wa~ter at (319) Until Friday. ~id Lynn Wald division's policies. 339 3158 or ei,llwcq'(yiowa.com c)'< 242 Ferson Ave. Iowa City,Iowa 52246 July 8,2001 City Council Iowa City Civic Center Iowa City,Iowa 52240 To the City Council: Attached is a copy of an article which appeared in the "MIDWEST RAIL REPORT",June,2001,published by the Midwest High Speed Rail Coalition. You are familiar with the proposed "Midwest Regional Rail Initiative" and aware of the potential travel choice it would afford persons traveling to and from Iowa City. The reason I am forwsrding the enclosed article is because not only does it describe the benefits which would ensue when stations are restored and development related to such projects occurs,but it includes specific examples found in two state university towns which could be studied as they relate to Iowa City and its university. Perhaps members have visited these examples and are aware of the elements involved and the positive results. In any event, it would appear that the goals and results of the projects in these two cities would merit your further study as to how Iowa City could benefit from their efforts and experiences. May Iowa City prove to be another illustrative example of how to do it right! M I D W E S T R A I L MIDWEST R E P O R T COALITION Volume 9 Number~ June IDOl MHSRC and NARP Join Forces The Midwest High Speed Rail This important step in the Ill[ Coalition (MHSRC) began a new Coalition's development was made HIDWEST HIGtl SPEED RAIL COALITION chapter in its history on February 19, possible by the support of the National GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY: 2001, when Rick Harnish officially Association of Railroad Passengers commenced duties as the organiza- (NARP). MHSRC and NARP have COALITION PARTNER tion's first paid Executive Director. joined forces to develop a comprehen- "This is a major milestone for us," sive public advocacy campaign push- $~8,000 said Coalition President Dennis ing for the development of a NationalAssociation of Minichello. "There is growing sup- Midwest Regional Rail System. Rail Passengers port throughout the Midwest for "NARP places a high priority on advanced passenger rail service. With making the Midwest Regional Rail · a full-time staff member, the Coalition Initiative a reality," said NARP now can play a much stronger role in Executive Director Ross Capon. organizing that support into political "Dramatically improved Midwest rail will." continued on page 8 Bringing Them Back for "Good" L[ADrRSHIP CIRCLE Rail station revitalization as more than nostalgia$5,000 City of Rosemont, IL By JONATHAN HOOR[ WARREN and ELIZABETH ANN[ HARSHTalgo Transportation Economics & btanagement Systems, Inc., Frederick, HarylandWilliam Kritt & Co. rail station redevelopment pro- before World War II through its grad- SPONSOR jects across the country and through- ual decline as Americans began lear- out the Midwest have captured the col- ing city centers in droves. That de-cen- $1,00O lective imagination of transportation tralization of American life has led, in Alstom Transportation, Inc. and urban planners, architects, recent years, to a growing disillusion- Anonymous financiers, historic preservationists, ment with congested highways and David Grainger private citizens, and many others. lengthy commutes, to a general dissat- Articles appearing in industry publica- isfaction with suburban sprawl, and lions of all sorts have begun a simulta- ultimately to a renewed interest--and neous retelling of the tale of passenger investment--in the cultural and archi- rail in America, from the glory days continued on page 4 PI,idwest Report fact: successful development of multi- senger volumes, employment, house- STATION continued from page 1 modal transportation centers, which hold income, and property values tectuml richness of Downtown. are well located and encourage other based on the details of the transporta- A variety of factors is fueling the joint-use occupancies, creates signifi- tion service and specific station devel- revitalization of America's urban cen- cant economic development potential. opment plans, as well as othe~ factors. ters, but a central component is afford- Rail stations in their heyday were The results are consistent: the able, convenient, and reliable trans- hives of activity. Support services sur- financial and economic benefits of sta- portation options. High-speed passen- rounded them: food and lodging, tion revitalization are real. ger rail serves as a key catalyst for thisfreight and warehousing, and local · Passenger volumes at small-city wide-reaching (and often grassroots) transit services. As passenger trans- (population greater than 50,000 and movement to transform America's portation services were phased out, less than 250,000) stations are likely to neglected urban centers and to restore these essential services also disap- increase between 10 and 80 percent. In historic rail stations to their former peared. The return of affordable, con- a medium-size city (with population of luster. yenlent, reliable transportation to 250,000 to one million) volumes may In order for this renewal effort to urban centers opens up an assortment increase between 10 and 70 percent. In have lasting meaning, it must develop of commercial opportunities--retail large cities with population above one beyond mere nostalgia. It must be built business in the form of restaurants, million, the range is between 5 and 30 on sound economic principles and stores, and book/news shops; residen- percent. Improved train service and promise real financial returns. (If nos- tial real estate, office space, meeting intermodal connections will generate talgia alone were sufficient, there space, and more. the higher percentages. would be a beautiful old movie house Being able to accurately forecast · Depending on the population on every main street in America.) the potential economic impact of rail density, employment is estimated to Revitalization of urban centers and rail station mdevelopment will be key for increase by 20 to 600 jobs in small stations must show significant eco- many Midwest cities and towns antici- cities, by 300 to 900 jobs in medium nomic benefits. pating the mtum of passenger rail ser- cities, and by 425 to 1,500jobs in large Hem's the good news. Research vice. Economic Rent theory makes it cities. and analysis reveals this encouraging possible to develop estimates for pas- continued on page 8 ',' 'F !~;': '.'. '. ~i :: ':.; ;".'i "::i'i: ,' ?. :!..' '~41:?~ .... , ....... ...... f . , ' .:. : , ' ". '~'~:':!~, ;iei ' ' 'i ::,.... " ~ .... "' R'.:'.":~;;?:/'~t. ii ' .l .,,..: As part of a major railroad relocation project, the City of Lafayette, Indiana relocated and renovated this "Big Four" 8tation. It includes intercity rail and bus facilities and the downtown transit hub, Plfi[ Midwest Repor STATION continued from page 4 As part of the Midwest Regional nity has had similar results from their · Average household income is Rail Initiative (MWRRI), integrated multi-modal transportation anticipated to increase between $50 Transportation Economics & center. With an initial investment of $8 and $500 in small cities, $160 and Management Systems, Inc. (TEMS) million, Lafayette built a mUlti-modal $1,750 in medium cities, and between has evaluated two communities in the transportation center that combines $235 and $2,600 in large cities. Midwest following implementation of Greyhound, Amtrak, local buses, and · Property values in and around multi-modal transportation centers. taxis in one facility. In addition, the redeveloped stations may increase The experiences of Champaign- facility provides office space, which is from $9 million to $70 million for a Urbana, Illinois and Lafayette, Indiana leased to a local bank, as well as sever- small city, $20 million to $140 million validate TEMS' "Economic Rents al community agencies. This project for a medium city, and $30 million to Model" (model) and the joint develop- involved combining the old station $240 million for a large city station. ment potential of multi-modal trans- with new construction in order to By bringing trains, regional buses, portation centers. achieve a unique result for the commu- taxis, inter-city buses, airport shuttles, In Champalgn-Urbana, the tom- nity. The surrounding area is bustling and other modes of transportation munity recently opened a new 60,000- with economic development. Over $70 together at a facility, a critical mass of sq. ft. multi-modal transportation ten- million in private-public development activity is created, which generates ter in the center of town, with projects havebeenidentifiedandmany economic development. Greyhound, Amtrak, taxis, local buses, completed in the relatively short time With the frequencies and activity and airport shuttles. In addition, the this station has been in operation. created by high-speed rail, communi- station accommodates other joint use Given that the model estimates $70 ties throughout the Midwest have the occupancies including office space, million in joint development, Lafayette opportunity to increase economic retail space, a restaurant, and commu- promises to far outpace the model activity, especially in smart growth nity meeting rooms. With an initial when frequencies increase as pan of areas in the urban downtowns. The investment of $8 million, the commu- the MWRRI. multi-modal transportation center ere- nity created an economic engine, The best news of all is that station ates "trip generation" which is critical which has already generated over $30 revitalization benefits extend beyond to regional economic activity and million in joint development projects the potential for new jobs, higher per- development. In the same way that a in the surrounding area. The model sonal income, and higher property val- retail department store anchors ashop- estimates ajoint development potential ues. The less tangible aspects of these ping center and creates the "trips" that of $70 million. Champalgn-Urbana is projects are wonlay of nostalgia: social stimulate the other shops in a mall, a nearly halfway there, even without the and cultural factors like safety, secufi- well-located multi-modal transporta- rail frequencies and expansion of feed- ty, and quality of life in our neighbor- tion center stimulates retail, office, and er buses anticipated for the MWRRI hoods, and a renewed sense of commu- residential development on the sur- system. nity cohesiveness and civilized interac- rounding parcels. In Lafayette, Indiana, the commu- tion among neighbors. NARP continued from page 1 primary regional rail corridors radiat- the case for advanced rail service in not only benefits the Midwest, it also ing from Chicago. communities along the routes," will strengthen the national networkThe campaign will focus its effortsHarnish said. "I plan on doing a lot of and will set an example for future railon outreach: educating leaderstraveling and will meet with business corridor development in some otherthroughout the Midwest about the ben-and elected leaders throughout the pans of the nation." e~ts advanced rail service will provideMidwest." The "Midwest Hub Campaign" their communities. The Coalition hasThe Coalition will serve as an was launched in mid-February with developed a multl-media presentationinformation and coordination center, the goal of building a strong base ofthat will be delivered to elected offi-supporting volunteer activities to support among business leaders andcials and business leaders. advance rail service in local communi- local officials in communities along"I'm looking forward to making ties. PAG[ 8 2'4 From: joe chifari [madcap01 @hotmail.corn] Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2001 4;34 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Hey! I recently moved back to Iowa City after a 2 year hiatus, and if it once looked like a quaint charming town, it now looks like roadkill thrown off the highway. The capitol mall is in desparate shape. I think it needs a hy-vee or a fareway. THink about it, everybody who lives downtown WOULD shop there. You need not worry 'about the mall becoming a cheap low-brow mini-mall, b/c it's already done that. Just let's get it some business for chrissakes. It looks more like a vacant haunted house at an amusement parkj more than anything. I feel sorry for anyone that has to work in that depressing place. And what about that awful rotting-meat smell when you walk in? I'm sure taco bell and quizno's are breaking some health regulation, or it wouldn't smell like such shit when you walk in. The ped mall looks dead, and no amount of jazz or arts fest is gonna cover that up. We don't need anymore bars. That's for sure. What I really recommend is for "Surrendity," the laundromat/tanning salon/cafe/lounge on gilbert to move to where burger king used to be. Another tobacco-bowl-type hangout wouldn't hurt. Neither would a real re-vamping of the englert, with regular theatre performances. I noticed a slew of "alternative stores" missing upon my return, as well as some cool signs that gave iowa city more charm (the great midwestern ice cream co is the best example). "Alternative stores" are what give college towns their feel (can you imagine the ped mall with out the look of "buzz cut" or "the tobacco bowl?"), and the town needs to focus on giving the town that look back. It looks post-apocalyptic here now. I find that terribly depressing, and so should everyone else. And everyone else should give a damn about how Iowa City looks like. How did we let THAT MANY bars pop up on college and dubuque streets? And FRAT bars on top of that, to give it that cheap, every-town lustre. We need to focus on recovering Iowa City's liveliness. IOwa City has suffered with unimaginative aesthetics since the closing of many businesses and the opening of too many banal ones. The sunlight just doesn't shine here like it used to. Now, I don't know exactly what city coucil does, but I hope it at least has the power of luring a supermarket to the capitol mall so that it is once again a place where people GO. and spend money. and their time. I hope the IC council also has the power of attracting some "banned hook" stores or used-collectibles stores in the ped mall. I hope the IC council can also get a comedy-club chain to open up here in IC. Or maybe even a club. Because we don't have clubs in this town, we have bars, and maybe that's why every young person in this town is an alcoholic. Let's not make this a tedious town to live in; so many other towns in IOwa already do that. Let's just focus on making this Iowa City again. It looks like shit right nOW. 1 Marian Karr From: DJCD36@webtv.net Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 10:00 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: City Investment signatu~ Thought you all might be interested in what business you invested city Developement Funds in. This was posted on one of the local JCTal discussion groups. What: EROTIC READING NIGHT/FUNDRAISER When: FRIDAY, JUNE 29TH, 7:30 p.m. Where: RUBY'S PEARL, 13 S. Linn Street Come one, come all! Friday night...downtown...after the Queer Mingle...stay fired up! You can sip luscious wine and nibble on stimulating cheese while listening to stories and poetry sure to whet your appetite] The women of the Women Writing Erotica group will lead off the readings on this sultry, steamy evening at Iowa City's own homegrown information and, er, materials shop. And bring your own writing--after the featured writers read, it's time for open mic. How brave are you? Well, if you've got something to share, don't hold back! And don't worry about blushing--we hope EVERYONE feels the heat this night! Because this is a fundraiser for the marvelous owners of Ruby's Pearl, and because we KNOW you'll get your money's worth, we're asking for a sliding scale donation of $5-10. And of course, while you're listening, you can check out the books, the safer sex supplies, and the rest of the plentiful goodies at the store. Break out your tales--your poetry--your fragments--your stories, and join us for an evening you'll never forget. All genders, orientations, and stories welcome...just be at least 18, as this evening is geared for adults! Call 248-0032 for more info...and hope to see you there... Page 1 ofl Dave Dowell Click Here for the following Pages 320 S. Dubuque St. #211 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 The Dubuque Street Mayor's Page Compassionate Con~r~g~ive Casuakies Page ~le://C:\TEMP\ATT07259.htm 6/29/01 o,vA.)BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Mike Lehman, Chairperson Pat Hamey Sally Stutsman Carol Thompson Mayor Emie Lehman iowa City City Office 410 East Washington Street Iowa Lily, iowa 52240 Dear Ma~or Lehman: As you may well be aware, the Johnson County will begin a remodeling project to the county iail. We would like to ask that Iowa City set aside some p~king spaces Br county vehicles and employees' vehicles ~vhile p~king spaces at the jml are used by contractors' vehicles and equipment. We would need six spaces, begi~ing the ~eek of July 16th until November l0th. We would prefer that these spaces be on Capitol Street if available. We would also need additional eighteen spaces from August 5th until November 18th. These could be ou H~dson Street. We appreciate your cooperation during this remodeling project. If you have any questions, please contact me or our Facilities Manager, Mark Bulechek at 356-6073. Thank you. Sincerely, Mike Lehman Cbai~erson cc: Steve Arkins, City Manager 91 3 SOUTt! DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 201 . IOWA CITY, !OWA. 52240-4207 . PHONE: (319) 356-6000 . FAX: (319) 356-6036 From: Rebecca Soglin [rsoglin@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu] Sent: Friday, July 13, 2001 5:39 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Cc: steve-atkins@iowa-city.org; amy.bouska@ia.nrcs.usda.gov; Chris Taliga; geoarts@msn.com; Julie Tallman Subject: Wetlends experts / SWAANC Dear City Council Members, Thank you for your interest in the concerns of Environmental Advocates (EA) and iowa Wetlands in Need (IWIN) about the impact of the SW~NC decision on wetlands as defined by the City's Sensitive Areas Ordinance. To follow up my remarks at the July 10 Council meeting, please find listed below the names of three wetlands experts who are willing and available to answer questions you have or to work with City staff on the issue. A~ny Bouska Johnson County Soil and Water Conservation District 337-2322, ext. 3 amy.bouska@ia.nrcs.usda.gov Lori Goetsch IWIN co-founder 338-7438 geoarts@msn.com Chris Taliga IWIN member home: 339-9121 cell: 319 530-0543 erikaerna@aol.com I also would be happy to help in any way that I can. I can be reached at 351-6410 or rsoglin@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu (personal account). In addition, I would like to take this opportunity to briefly try to clarify one aspect of the SWAANC decision. In my letter dated July 10 and in my remarks, I referred often to "protecting" wetlands. I realize that may have been somewhat confusing, and in certain instances I should have used the word "regulating." After all, in some instances pre-SWAANC, proper regulation of a wetland could allow for it to be filled in and not literally protected IF it met certain criteria and was appropriately mitigated. At the same time, IWIN and Environmental Advocates believe the best regulation protects/preserves wetlands whenever possible and uses mitigation only when protection truly cannot be achieved. Again, on behalf of IWIN and EA, we urge you to ensure that the Sensitive Areas Ordinance is revised to, at a minimum, reflect the protection/regulation afforded wetlands before the SWAj~NC decision. Thank you again for your consideration. Sincerely, Becky Soglin 351-6410 rsoglin@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu This is a personal e-mail account held privately through the UI. It is not a UI work account. ~ ~.~ 07-31-01 2g(50) / uly 14, 2ool JUL 2 2001 Iowa co ¢. CITY MANAGER'S 410 E. W~h~on S~ Iowa Ci~, Iowa 52240 ~r Ci~ Co~cil Mm~rs: As a relatively new resid~t ~d h~er adjac~t to ~l~d Ave, I have ~ wonder~g ~at ~e ~ue p~ of the r~d is. ~m we w~e re~g ling ~s wi~in Iowa Ci~ last Augus~ 1 called · e ci~ a~ut ~l~d Ave. I was told ~at it was a ~ll~or ~, m~ing ~at it s~ ~e nci~rh~ r~idmces to have access to ~al r~ds. I ~s satisfi~ ~th ~at response. AR~ visit~g · e nei~h~ two different t~ d~g hi~ p~k fim~, ~a~c ~em~ okay the. Now ~at I've lived here for a~ost a ye~, it is obvious to me ~at m~y vehicles on ~is road ~e not from r~id~ts ga~hg acc~s to ~ r~ds. I have ob~ Mid ~i~ En~, Ci~ of Iowa Ci~, g~bage ~ucks on off days, m~y comm~ci~ ~ucks, ~d ~casional smis u~ Hi~l~d Ave as a sh~ cut. It uppers to me to ~ a conv~i~t shodcut for p~le to g~ ~ro~ ~om Low~ Mu~e to Gil~. I'm ~ious as to how much m~e ~e ~tention of~is ~eet ~ll ~ misus~ wh~ ~e mall is fini~. As a con~med resid~t ~d p~t of a yo~g child, I am ex~ cautious a~ut safety ma~s. I have r~d all ~e l~s ~d minos on ~e now m~e ~ ~ y~ hi~ ofr~u~ts for~olution ~om Hi~l~d resid~ts. It is ~ issue ~at has n~ ~ r~olved, ~d ~e goblin still exists. Stop si~s have ~ r~u~t~ ~d d~i~ ~use of sub~u~t ~fe~ issue. It is not~ ~at ~op si~s have ~ su~s~l ~ r~uc~g sprig ~d r~kl~sn~s in ~e G~oseto~ ~d Cr~kside Nei~rh~s. I have sou~t ~ese ~s out ~d not~ ~at ~e volme ~d sp~ is gm~ly more ca~ · ~ Hi~l~d. ~e follo~ng ~e qu~ti~s for ~e co~cil to ~nsid~: · ~. Is staff opp~ition back~ by dam, or mostly from compl~ts outside ~e n~h~? · I* Have staff memOs p~sonally obs~ed ~a~c flow on ~l~d o~er ~ station~ md~, etc.? · ~* C~ ad&~onal ~ pl~g help? ~at a~ut small ~ isl~ ~ side pl~t~gs ~st~ of ~e chi~es a~mpt~ in ~e past? · }- ~ ~11 ~e co~cil do to d~ ext~d~ cmm~cial ~a~c on ~e r~& ~clud~g ci~ vehicles? · }* Is a ~uck m~go ~ ~e pl~ for Hi~l~d like Kkkw~ has? l've noti~ ~at ~ all ~e l~s no one h~ ad~ess~ ~e issue ~at a l~ge nm~r of vehicles (20~+) use · is road ~ily, inchd~g I~ge ~mm~cial vehicles. ~is r~d is not ~ m~ial road. ~at ~ll co~cil do to ch~ge ~at m~dset for ~ivers? ~ will co~cil ~ ad~ess~g ~e needs ofresidmts al~g a nei~h~ coll~or s~t ~stead of the p~le ~o continually ~e it as a cut ~ou~? I also support · e use of~c ~lm~g or all tog&~ p~g ~l~d ~ck ~e way it u~ to ~. It would provide ~e e~d~ ~k f~ ~e ~il~ ~d elim~ate most of~e problms ~ ~e r~d wi~out ~e use ofst~ si~s. ~e r~li~ is ~at a t~ic~ '~o" is ~ ~swer to a ~oblem ~at has ~come a ~litical issue. Kirkw~ r~iv~ the ~esy of stop si~s for ~e ~me issues ~l~d resid~ts now have. Hi~l~d r~idmts only w~t ~e sine ~nsid~ation ~at KkkwoM r~iv~. ~ you for responding to my 1~. Sinc~ely, Mrs. Alexandria Schaeffel 1321 Marcy St. Iowa City, Iowa 52240 FILED E & L PRYBIL GENERAL PARTNERSHIP c/o Eldon R. Prybil 2l]1]! JUL -6 P~ 5: 0S 4890 Highway 6 SE Iowa City, IA 52240 CiTY CLERK IOWA CITy iOWA June 11, 2001 Iowa City City Council 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Before you is the platting request of the Cole family. E & L Prybil General Partnership has had a long standing relationship with this property and we believe it is appropriate to relate some of that history and part of our agreement with the Coles to you as you make your decision on this p]at. In 1990, E & L Prybil purchased the ground immediately south of this property from Leslie and Ethel Cole. As part of that purchase, E & L Prybil acquired a 60 foot access to American Legion Road which is shown on the proposed plat. E & L Prybil and the Coles also entered into a reciprocal right of first refusal agreement which is not part of the plat. We draw your attention to the Exception (which we have highlighted on a copy of the agreement which is attached to this letter) which provides that transfers such as is anticipated in relation to this plat are allowed provided that the transfer "does not change the use of the property." As you give your consideration to this plat, please keep in mind the legal rights that we have and not allow this platting to create a change in use of this property. Sincerely, Eldon Prybil Larr r i The Bicentennial Farm Project 1855 - 2055 Planning the Future of the Johnson County Poor Farm We are encouraging community organizations to acf~vely support The Bicentennial Farm Project. The Bicentennial Farm Project is a newly organized group dedicated to fostering community dialogue over the future of the Johnson County Poor Farm. The Farm Park has been owned by Johnson County since 1855. In 2055 the Poor Farm will celebrate its bicentennial anniversary. The goal of the Bicentennial Farm Project is to ensure that the poor farm remains an integral pan of the ~ultural and natural heritage of our community for the next 50 years and beyond. The Board of Supervisors are seeking public input into the future of the Poor Farm. The goal of the Bicentennial Farm Project is to bring citizens together to help decide how this community asset should be managed. We hope to provide the Supervisors with a community based concept plan that will keep the Poor Farm in public ownership and make it a more valuable community open space for current and future citizens. Please review the attached material and present it at your organization's next meeting. Get your organization to select a representative to serve as a liaison to the Bicentennial Farm Project. Have your group' s liaison attend the open houses, tours, workshops, and meetings that will be held in the coming months to help formulate a concept plan for the future use of the County Poor Farm. Please send a representative o/your group to an open house at the County Farm on Saturday, August 28from Noon until 3:00 PM or on Sunday August 29from I:00 to 4:O0 PM. A public forum will be held on Wednesday, August I S, 2001 at 7:O0 PM at Montgomery Hall on the Johnson County Fairground~ We would welcome a representative of your organization at this event and at other events that will be held in September and October. If you have questions or ideas to contribute, contact Wayne. Call 358-0246 during the day or 338-2339 evenings, or errtail him at Lpe/ersen9070[~,prodi~v.net. Sincerely, Wa e tersen, Chair, T e icentennial Farm Project c~ ~e~xnia//7.~. Johnson County Poor Farm ~,~o Please join and actively support The B icentennial Fm!m Project. The ov,all goal q the Bicmt~nial Fa~ Proj- ea is to keep the County Poor Fa~ in public ownsship and d~elop it into a more valuable and accessible c~munity asset. Here~s what you can do to help: What is the County Poor Farm? ~ Attend tours and open houses at the County Farm to become familiar with the property and it's potential uses. The need to care for the poor and indigent was These will start on Saturday, July 28from Noon to recognized in Johnson County from its earliest years. In 3:00 PM &Sunday, July 29, 2001from 1:00 to 4:00 1855 Johnson County decided to procure acreage for a PM. More will be scheduled in August and September. "poor farm." Every type of dependent person would receive care at this one facility, and it was hoped that ~. Help develop a plan for the County Poor Farm. Get to the farm (160 acres) would be in some measure self- know the property and come with ideas that help make supporting. the concept plan a valuable tool for future management The early care of the poor and insane received at of the County Poor Farm. this site was crude by modern standards, but the "poor farm" concept reflected the attitude that flesh air and > Write, call, or email the Supervisors to let them know work would be good for these "poor unfortunates." that you support a continuation of publ ic ownership for From the Poor Farm's earliest days, farmin,~ was an ira- the County Farm. Ask them to be sure and represent your portant part of its operation. wishes on this issue. Today the early 20th century milking barn; a late 19th century hay/horse barn; five smaller buildings and PUBLIC FORUM the 1859 "insane" wing ofthe asylum and the unmarked Wednesday, August 15, 2001 "paupers" cemetery survive. Also, the farm land is still 7 p.lll. producing agricultural crops and has many natural lea- Johnson County Fairgrounds tures, including wetlands and native prairie. Montgomery Hall The Poor Farm is not only important from a his- torical perspective, but also from a cultural one. Agri- culture is deeply rooted in Johnson County and this is If you have questions or ideas to contribute, one of the original self-supporting traditional farms. It contact Wayne Petersen at 358-0246 or 338-2339, is "'The People's Farm." This could even become more evenings. Email: Lpetersen9070@prodigy.net valuable in the future for the cultural, historical and educational opportunities it presents to the people of 3ohnson County. Johnson County JOHNSON COUNTY II0WA PLANNING AND ZONING ASSISTANT PL~N~G DEPARTMENT DAN SWARTZENDRUBER ASSISTANT P~NNER July 23, 2001 Mayor Ernie Lehman "'< C3 City of Iowa City -~ 20 :~: 410 East Washington St. -~ ~ .':7 Iowa City, IA 52240 Dear Mayor Lehman, This is a follow up to my previous correspondence and/or telephone conversations with you regarding setting up a meeting with each of you and Johnson County, to discuss overlapping extra-territorial areas of review. It would appear that all of us (Tiffin, Coralville, North Liberty, Iowa City, and Johnson County) could meet between 5:00 and 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday the 7th Of August. The meeting will be at the Johnson County Administration Building, in the boardroom. The purpose of this meeting is to set up a process for establishing who will be reviewing rural developments within the two-mile extra-territorial area of review when that area has more than one city within two miles. If at all possible we would appreciate it if you could bring copies of any existing or proposed 28E agreements you may have with other cities, we will provide copies of any Fringe Area Agreements you may have with the County. We recommend the committee be made up of two representatives from each city, such as the Mayor and a councilmember, or City Administrator (voting members), and their staff (non-voting). Although each city may determine their representatives. At this time the County sees itself as a facilitator, and we propose having Board of Supervisors Chairperson, Mike Lehman act as a nonpartisan chair for committee. This initial meeting will be to start the discussion for identifying a process by which we may all work together in the area of overlap, so that all future 28E agreements between you and us, or you and each other will reflect an agreed upon area. If you have questions or comments please contact me. If not, see you on the 7th of August. 913 SOUTH DUBUQUE STREET, SUITE 204, P O BOX 1350, IOWA CITY, IA 52244 PHONE (319) 356-6083 FAX (319) 356-6086 WVqW.JOHNSON-COUNTY.COM Sincerely, Administrator rdvorak~co.jotmson.ia.us Cc: file Jeff Davidson From: Jeff Davidson Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 11:51 AM To: 'RhysBJones@aokcom' Cc: Beth Pfohl; Marcia Klingaman Subject: RE: Lexington Barrier Hello Rhys. Of course I am interested in the neighborhood's comments and concerns: obviously this whole deal is being done for the sake of you and your neighbors, so we should make it as close to what the neighborhood would like to see as we can. That being said, 1 hope all of you will be patient as we work through the details of the initial installation, and accept it as a trial run that we may need to tweek in the future. I will go out this afternoon and re-check the sight distance for a northbound vehicle. Don't forget that we will have two advance warning signs in both directions-- a motorist should be well aware of the barricade long before it comes into view. We will have to monitor the situation with the reckless drivers. Unfortunately I must tell you that we have had some unpleasant incidents with our other traffic calming installations: annoyed motorists yelling things at neighborhood residents out in their yards, garbage being thrown on lawns, cars being driven through lawns. We are certainly prepared to make adjustments to the barricade if needed And the barricade is designed to go over if someone hits it. We would expect to recover damages from the motorist if this occurs so that the barricade can be replaced. Please also keep in mind that we must adhere to standardized signing and warning requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. For example, we cannot, as you have suggested, use construction warning devices because this is not a construction zone. Things like blinking lights are non-standard, and will be the first things called into question by an attorney if someone hits the barricade. Unfortunately in our society today. the threat of litigation is something we always have to be aware of. We have to use standardized end-of-road warning and signing, so that a consistent, standard message is sent to motorists. I do intend to put up auxillery flags on the warning signs, like what you see on new stop signs. The barricade is supposed to be fabricated this week, so it shouldn't be long now. Jeff D. ..... Original Message ..... From: RhysBJones@aol.com [mailto:RhysBJones@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2001 5:27 PM To: Jeff-Davidson@iowa-city.org; council@iowa-city.org Subject: Re: Lexington Barrier Jeff: Our Lexington Avenue neighbors who I have spoken with still have great concern about the design of the barrier. A six foot high fence does not seem nearly high enough for the traffic coming from the south. We are disappointed that we did not have input into the design as promised earlier. We do understand your problems in having to go through the fire, emergency response, and city attorney people for design. But these people do not have a clue as to how fast drivers speed though the intersection. We hope their restrictions on design have not doomed the project. Vehicles will turn off River St. onto Lexington and roar through the first dip and hit the crest of the hill at 40-50-60 mph. They will see the barrier with 200 feet to go but in the position to the north of our driveway, have only seconds to react. It will only appear a few feet high coming up the crest and may even look as if it was on the second hill. We think it needs to be at least 10 feet high, possibly 12 feet. We, the 37 residents who signed the petition for street closure (and our 22 children), do not want a design flaw to negate our neighborhood action efforts the past two years. We do not want the fence taken out on the first night Last Saturday evening we counted 14 cars speeding the dips between 2:00AM and 2:30AM. These drinking drivers are at great risk to ignore or fail to see any sign or barrier We feel that initially there should be additional "construction" like warnings such as sawhorses with blinking lights placed strategically along the street along with the permanent signage. Blinking lights on the fence are also needed. There is also concern that the three foot space on either side of the fence might allow motorcyclists to race through the barrier. We hope you will take these requests under consideration. We want this seasonal closure to work. We are once again invaded by the summer speeders and need your help for the safety of the citizens. Rhys Jones Chair, Lexington Avenue Action Committee 708 McLean St. 351-2144 Marian Karr From: J. Kearney [jkearney@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu] Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 10:59 AM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: no smoking (fwd) Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2001 09:06:09 -0500 {CDT) From: J. Kearney <jkearney@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu> To: citycouncil~iowa-city.org Subject: no smoking Dear Iowa City City Council members: Please consider a no smoking ordinance for Iowa City restaurants. This is a public health measure that is in place in many other healthy cities and towns. Minnesota has had this law in place for years. We've had visitors from Minnesota who are shocked to find people smoking in restaurants, making it hard for all diners to enjoy their food. It will not be detrimental to businesses if they all are playing by the same rules which act to protect smokers and non-smokers alike. Please take a public health stand to protect our citiznes and visitors from the proven danger of secondhand smoke by enacting a smoking ban in all Iowa City restaurants. Thank you. Julie Miller Kearney 2253 Abbey Lane Iowa City IA 52246 From: Lesley Menninger [lesley@avalon.net] Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2001 4:19 PM To: council@iowa-city.org Subject: Non-smoking restaurants We strongly support an ordinance to make restaurants totally non-smoking. If New York City and California can do it, surely our community can, too. Please draw up and pass an ordinance to save both customers and staff from second-hand smoke. Sincerely, Lesley and John Menninger 130 Ferson Ave. Iowa City, IA 52246