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Home My WebLink About2014-06-03 CorrespondenceMarian Karr 3f(l) _ From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments City Council Members: Mary Lu Callahan <marylucall @gmail.com> Thursday, May 22, 2014 8:59 PM Council Invitation to IC Council R Place Grand Opening Celebration.pdf Please see the attached invitation to the Grand Opening Celebration of R Place, a recovery /wellness drop -in center for people in our community living with a mental illness. R Place is a NAMI Johnson County program, open five afternoons a week at 220 Lafayette St., Iowa City. There is a great need in our community for people living with a mental illness to have a place to share with peers, find support, fellowship, and shared activities. We would be proud to show you R Place any afternoon, but especially at the Celebration on June 23, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Mary Lu Callahan 824 N. Gilbert St. Iowa City, IA 52245 OUR VISION To provide opportunities for adults who experience the effects of mental illness and dual diagnosis to rejoin the worlds of friendship, family, meaningful work, and education. WHAT WE OFFER A peer -led meeting place where peers support peers. A restorative environment of hope, support, and encouragement for recovery. A safe, nurturing, non - judgmental community for those affected by mental illness. Contact R Place (319) 354 -3455 Marian Karr 3f(2) From: Kent Ralston Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 10:03 AM To: 'ronmavrias @yahoo.com' Cc: Tom Markus; Marian Karr; Doug Boothroy Subject: RE: Bartelt Street Hello Mr. Mavrias —Your correspondence was forwarded to me for response. You are correct that parking is allowed on one side of Bartelt Road which is 28' wide. This arrangement is not uncommon for residential streets in Iowa City and may create what we call a 'give -way' situation - where motorists have to yield for oncoming traffic. The benefits of this arrangement are that on- street parking remains available for area residents, and vehicles parked on- street help reduce traffic speeds. In addition, we have not received requests from the adjacent property owners /residents wishing to further restrict on- street parking. An unintended effect of prohibiting on- street parking (where needed) is that the need for parking does not diminish - so on- street parking is often 'pushed' onto adjacent streets. Regarding your request, I have not received complaints from the Police, Fire, or Transit departments with respect to having difficulty navigating Bartelt Road. I will discuss this issue each department and will consider the prohibition of on- street parking if they share your concerns. Please don't hesitant to contact me should you have any further questions /comments regarding parking on Bartelt Road. Best regards, Kent Ralston, AICP Acting Transportation Planner I City of Iowa City 410 E. Washington St I Iowa City, IA 52240 319.356.5253 1 www.mpojc.org From: ron mavrias [mailto:ronmavrias @yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 4:36 PM To: Council Subject: Bartelt Street Bartelt street which winds through Pheasant Ridge apt. complex,currently parking is allowed on the street.By allowing on street parking on a two lane street creates difficulty for city buses to navigate around the complex as well as a hinderance for fire trucks,ambulances and police in responding to situations that occur at the complex. Could the city consider the possibility of prohibiting on street parking on Bartelt Street? Thanks, Ron Mavrias 464 Samoa Dr. Marian Karr From: ron mavrias <ronmavrias @yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 4:36 PM To: Council Subject: Bartelt Street Bartelt street which win through Pheasant Ridge apt. omplex,currently parking is allowed on the s eet.By allowing on street arking on a two lane street creates difficulty for ci buses to navigate aro nd the complex as well as a hinderance for fire trucks, bulances and poli in responding to situations that occur at the compl . Could the ci consider the possibility of prohibiting on street parking on elt Street Thanks, Ron Mavrias 464 Samoa Dr. �a TO CITY OF IOWA CITY 3f(3) MEMORANDUM "- Date: May 23Id, 2014 To: City Clerk From: Darian Nagle -Gamm, Traffic Engineering Planner Re: Item for June 3rd, 2014 City Council meeting; Establish COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT 8 AM — 5 PM on the southeast corner of the intersection of East Washington Street and Van Buren Street; Establish NO PARKING 2 AM — 6 AM prohibition for metered parking and the commercial loading zone on the 500 block of East Washington Street; and Establish Moped /Motorcycle permit -only parking on the northeast corner of the intersection of Washington Street and Van Buren Street. As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 3B of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action: Action: Pursuant to Section 9 -1 -3A (10); Install COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE 30 MINUTE LIMIT 8 AM — 5 PM on the southeast corner of the intersection of East Washington Street and Van Buren Street; Install NO PARKING 2 AM — 6 AM signs for metered parking and the commercial loading zone on the 500 block of East Washington Street; and Install Moped /Motorcycle permit - only parking area on the northeast corner of the intersection of Washington Street and Van Buren Street. Comment: These actions are being taken at the request of the Transportation Services department. The installation of meters was approved by the City Council in March 2014. The overnight parking prohibition is consistent with other metered parking banks in the downtown area. 1 1 UNNERSIlYOF IOWA HEALTH CARE May 12, 2014 Dear Friends and Members of UI LEAP, University of Iowa Center on Aging 2159 Westlawn Iowa City, Iowa 52242 -1100 319- 335 -6576 Tel 319 -353 -4614 Fax www.centeronaging.uiowa.edu With deep personal disappointment, I'm writing to let you know that we are terminating the UI LEAP community lifelong learning program at the end of June, 2014. The reasons for this include pending reorganization of our UI Center on Aging and the overall lack of funds to support our activities. It's possible that this hiatus will be temporary, but because of great uncertainties, the program must be closed until further notice. We have very much appreciated your interest and participation. If you have deposited money for your membership or tuition for courses that didn't occur, we will return those funds to you; we are in the process of making those arrangements now. We will send you a check or process a refund to your credit card, if that is how you originally paid. If you feel that the amount is incorrect, please contact us immediately. Thanks again for your participation and engagement. Robert B MD, MSc Nicholas Rudzianski Program Assistant University of Iowa Center on Aging 2126 Westlawn Iowa City, IA 52242 Telephone: (319) 335 -9783 Barbara Reasner Executive Secretary University of Iowa Center on Aging 2159 Westlawn Iowa City, IA 52242 Telephone: (319) 335 -6576 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes Background In the fall of 2000, the Foundation began to consider programs targeted toward more mature students, not necessarily well served by the standard continuing education curriculum. Courses in such programs attract students of all ages eager to accumulate units to complete degrees or to acquire career skills. By contrast, the interest of older adults, many of whom are at retirement age, is in learning for the joy of learning - without examinations or grades. The Foundation was fortunate to have two immediate examples of lifelong learning programs from which to learn. One was the Fromm Institute of Lifelong Learning at the University of San Francisco; the second was Senior College at the University of Southern Maine. First Grants In early 2001, an endowment grant was given to the University of Southern Maine to improve and extend its excellent programs, and the name "Senior College" was changed to " Osher Lifelong Learning Institute." Shortly after, Sonoma State University, a member of the California State University (CSU) system became a grantee. Both programs progressed admirably, and the Foundation decided to join the "'lifelong learning" field in a significant fashion. National Expansion Beginning in the fall of 2002, the Foundation issued Requests for Proposals to campuses in the California State University and University of California system. Grants of $100,000 were made on the understanding that, once a lifelong learning institute was launched, the Foundation would consider the renewal of the grant for two or more years with a view to providing an endowment gift of no less than $1 million should the institute demonstrate potential for success and sustainability. At present, the Foundation supports 118 lifelong learning programs on university and college campuses across the country, with at least one grantee in each of the 50 states (plus the District of Columbia). The Foundation also supports a National Resource Center for the Institutes, which is located at the University of Southern Maine. Current Program There is considerable variation among the Osher Institutes but the common threads remain: Non - credit educational programs specifically developed for seasoned adults who are aged 50 and older; university connection and university support; robust volunteer leadership and sound organizational structure; and a diverse repertoire of intellectually stimulating courses. The designation of each grantee as ""The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of V is a condition of the Foundation's grant- making as is the use of a logo which consists of a simple circle with the words " Osher Lifelong Learning Institute" arranged within. 1