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Home My WebLink About2014-12-16 CorrespondenceICAD GROUP FY2014 TIMELINE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITY ICAD Group works to enhance the quality of our communities by serving the business development needs of interstate commerce companies. Through these efforts, we create, collaborate and lead regional economic development initiatives that contribute to the creation and growth of companies, wealth and quality jobs. 0 cc Iowa City Area V Development Group JULY ■ July 2 POLICOM ranks Iowa City MSA in the top quartile of all US metros for economic strength. IN July 18 Nerd Wallet's nationwide study lists Iowa City as a "Best US City for Work/ Life Balance." July 23 Working toward creating a more welcoming environment for workforce, ICAD Group hosts "Creating Self - Aware and Welcoming Communities" luncheon with Culture Friendly Consulting and Diversity Focus. ■ Business Development ■ Community News ■ Investor Relations ,pment AUGUST ■ August 15 Forbes ranks Iowa City #13 on its list of "The Best Small Places for Business and Careers." ■ August 29 CAD Group hosts one of its largest Annual Meetings ever, featuring educators, entrepre- neurs, and interstate com- merce companies discussing the future of workforce in Iowa's Creative Corridor. ■ August 30 Alpla, a bottle supplier to Procter & Gamble completes expansion, and adds 80 jobs. SEPTEMBER ■ September 11 Shasta QA, a software testing company from California, expands operations into Coralville, adding 40 jobs. ■ September 23 CoralviIle- based Cellular Engineering Technologies receives $300,000 from the Iowa Innovation Acceleration Fund. n�w,wmn n,.r Alumni Ani Once a Hawkeye... ■ September 25 CAD Group renews its partnership with the University of Iowa Alumni Association and offers new career development webinar series, promoting local job opportunities to 20,000 Iowa alumni nationwide. OCTOBER 21, 2013 OCTOBER IN October 21 MediRevv, a healthcare revenue cycle management company, breaks ground for its new $3.2 million, 26,200 square foot building, and announces plans to add 80 jobs. WA'S CREATIVE CORRIDOR EATIVE EEK92013 EW Octobe , Wg-z6 ■ October 28 Standing room only crowd attends fall Creative Corridor Welcome Reception and Creative Week Wrap Party at Cedar Ridge. ■ October 31 Iowa City receives a top 10 ranking as a "2013 Best Places for Veterans: Jobs" from USAA and Hiring Our Heroes. NOVEMBER DECEMBER November 5 A local consortium comprised of regional college and university career centers, along with area economic development groups, hosts "Connecting in the Corridor Student & Employer Networking Reception," helping connect college juniors and seniors with local career opportunities. November 21 ICAD Group announces Kate Moreland as organization's new Director of Collaboration and Community Relations. November 22 Iowa City area startup Cardiostrong receives $75,000 award from the Iowa Economic Development Authority's Demonstration Fund ■ December 9 ICAD Group receives recognition for its FY2013 investor report and investor relations kit during the an- nual MidAmerica Economic Development Council con- ference in Chicago. ■ December 20 ConnectFive, a technology company based in Iowa's Creative Corridor, receives a $75,000 state award and announces plans to add 10 jobs. ■ December 31 ]CAD Group unveils IowaBrag at the Outback Bowl Hawkeye Huddle. This social media campaign osts weekly brags about business growth, career opportunities and quality of life to address misperceptions about Iowa's ;reative Corridor. �aaaaaaaaa� PL1►1ih lk,17 A : : THE EASTERN IOWA AIRPORT CEDAR RAPIDS ■ January 1 The Eastern Iowa Airport announces its highest passenger numbers ever for December and will go on to have eight straight record breaking months. ■ January 10 Working with the Greater Des Moines Partnership and local partners, ICAD Group establishes a local chapter of Plains Angels in Iowa's Creative Corridor, helping better connect startups to area investors. ■ January 31 ICAD Group forms a new task force to address new efforts to make our area more inclusive for international residents. ■ February 14 ICAD Group and partners help kick off the region's first "Creative Corridor Day' for leadership programs of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Ce- dar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. ■ February 17 A new study from the United States Conference of Mayors ranks Iowa City first among all Iowa metros for projected gross metropolitan product. LAB CORALVILLE ■ February 18 In partnership with Innovative Software Engineering, ICAD Group opens the doors to its second full-time coworking facility, the Coralville CoLab. RICH APRIL MAY JUNE March 15 Iowa City MSA posts state's largest percentage population growth from 2010 to 2013 among Iowa's nine largest metro areas. Johnson County posts second highest percentage population growth during that same time period. March 26 ICAD Group launches new Shovel Readylowa.com website, newly optimized for all mobile platforms. March 31 Thanks to the success of IowaBrag, PickYourPace. com site traffic posts 70% gain, along with higher numbers of customized employer pages. 3111 1111 PI V I'.\\'I LLRII YOU PICK YOUR PACE Iowa's creative corridor ■ April 1 ICAD Group sponsors the inaugural Tech and Innovation Conference as part of Iowa City's Mission Creek Festival. worldbli FREEDOM AT WORK ■ April 8 Fusionfarm, Geonetric, and ICAD Group are among 41 global organizations certified by WorldBlu as Most Democratic Workplaces. Based entirely on employee feedback, this global award shines a spotlight on visionary organizations that practice successful organizational democracy. ■ April 30 The City of Iowa City retains its Moody's Aaa bond rating for the 38th consecutive year. ■ May 9 ICAD Group hosts "Modern Marvels 2.0," a three hour STEM showcase for local business, junior and senior high students, and UI Engineering graduates. ■ May 12 Cedar Ridge Vineyards, Winery and Distillery announces $1.1 million dollar expansion plan to add several thousand square feet of production space. ■ May 16 David's Famous Gourmet Frozen Custard announces $1.2 million dollar expansion project in Tipton, adding 34 jobs. ■ June 12 ICAD Group partners with Diversity Focus, Kirkwood Community College and the City of Cedar Rapids to present Workplace (R)evolution 2014, a full day conference on the future of work and culture in the workplace. ■ June 17 Area Development magazine ranks the Iowa City MSA tops in the state and #12 nationally in its "Small Cities" category for Leading Locations. Contributing factors include an inward migration of educated workforce, established base of an educated workforce, low unemployment, and wage and salary growth. June 31— ICAD Group ICAD Group ends its fiscal year cash positive and without debt. Total funding, including cash and in-kind, is $856,528. Programming and organizational expenses are $806,809. At the end of Year 2 of Vision 2030, ICAD Group has helped in the creation of 872 new interstate commerce jobs. "-#IOWABRA IOWA CITY IS THE ONLY UNESCO CITY OF LITERA' ON THIS CONTINENT. IOWA CITY NAMED A "WELCOMING CITY" BY WELCOMING AMERICA. IOWA CITY IS THE NO. 1 BEST CITY FOR AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE IN THE U.S. Changing misperceptions about our region is vital as companies and workforce continue to grow and locate here. To improve this, ICAD Group launched Iowa Brag, a new workforce and regional branding initiative, on New Year's Eve 2013. This social media campaign uses facts and brags to publicize business growth, opportunities, and quality of life that followers can share on Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook. Every post links back to PickYourPace.com, highlighting videos, employer profiles and job links for our region. Iowa Brag is a collaboration with IC CoLab members Creative Mellen and Sculpt. Tom Goedken ACT, Inc. ICAD Group Chair Elect Paul Burns* Michael J. Pugh Bradley & Riley PC Kelly Hayworth City of Coralville Terry Dickens City of Iowa City Tom Markus City of Iowa City Ryan Heiar City of North Liberty Tim Bradshaw The Eastern Iowa Airport Josh Cramer FullStack Chuck Peters The Gazette Company ICAD Group Chair Brad Langguth Hills Bank & Trust Company Joe Barry Innovative Software Engineering Trey Martin* Aaron Warner Integrated DNA Technologies Nancy Quellhorst Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Q cQ Iowa City Area L Development Group (319) 354.3939 www.iowacityareadevelopment.com twitter.com/icadgroup facebook.com/icadgroup youtube.com/icadg' FY2014 ICAD GROUP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rod Sullivan Johnson County Board of Supervisors Jerry Melick Liberty Communications Kim Becicka Kirkwood Community College Mike Hahn McComas-Lacina Construction Scott Fisher McCrossen Consulting LLC ICAD Group Past Chair Mike Heinrich Mercy Iowa City Kathryn Kunert MidAmerican Energy Kent Jehle MidWestOne Bank Michel Eynon -Lynch Pear Deck Mike McCleary* Anita Falkofske Eaton Procter & Gamble/Oral-B Laboratories Madeline Windauer RSM McGladrey Phil Larson Shive-Hattery Steve Quigley University of Iowa Community Credit Union Kenneth Kates University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Curt Heideman US Bank P. Barry Butler University of Iowa David Hensley University of Iowa Daniel Reed University of Iowa * Filled vacated term April 25, 2014 ICAD GROUP Economic Update for owa-C i t _ 2014 n ' »sem• ,,''_ IwIl � I THE IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP ICAD Group works to enhance the quality of our communities developmer� and needs of sr by serving the workforce ,uIopment panies in our service territory. SAMPLE OF OUR CLIENTS Acciona NA ACT, Inc. Bankers Trust/ TruArt/Economy Advertising Breads From Anna CIVCO International Automotive Components JM Swank Leepfrog Technologies Loparex Mercer National Cooperative Grocers Association Oral-B Pear Deck Pearson Educational Services Procter & Gamble Radiology Protocols Rockwell Collins Sedgwick CMS Seimens UNFI West Music Whirlpool Zero Energy Systems COMPLETED PROJECTS: EXPANSION/ RETENTION: 470 NEW JOBS Vision 2030 5 Year Goals: 24 projects and 1,605 new/retained jobs Projects Jobs 1 29% 1 42% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% COMPLETED PROJECTS: TARGETED COMPANIES: 345 NEW JOBS Projects Vision 2030 5 Year Goals: 15 projects and 860 new jobs 27% Jobs 1 40% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% COMPLETED PROJECTS: NEW COMPANIES CREATED/ASSISTED: 119 NEW JOBS Projects Vision 2030 5 Year Goals: 16 projects and 170 new/retained jobs 63% Jobs 1 70% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% TOTAL I M PACT TO DATE 934 New Interstate Commerce Jobs Approx 1,600 Induced Positions 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 65% Company saw total sales increase r-nCompanysaw an increase in market share i Company plans to expand in the next three years 14 National 14 Iowa 14 Creative Corridor 14 ICAD 14 Iowa City 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 78% 2% Company has introduced new Company plans to introduce new products/ services in the last 5 years products and services in the next years Company has plans to increase employment m 14 National 14 Iowa tnm5, Corridor l�Yrl4 I))1Y 14 ICAD I I 11. Tr"� ry City I - Company has plans to increase employment 0 9 m 3 2 1 N _EmploveeAvailability Oualitvof Local Workforce EmploveeStability Productivitvof Workforce 14 National 14 Iowa 14 Creative Corridor 14 CAD 14 Iowa City EXISTING INDUSTRY SURVEY KEY THEMES Workforce is our greatest strength Workforce is our biggest challenge 73% of IC companies report challenges to hiring talent Over 400 unfilled positions at time of interview WORKFORCE AND EXISTING INDUSTRY: CORE WORK ".: ' .::TEAM ` TRUST • ENJOYMENT • ACCOUNTABILITY • MANAGING i 4� n �Mi BUSINESS ATTRACTION: "DISRUPTORS" First "shovel ready" program in the state Iowa City Industrial Park certified shovel ready First in the nation to "welcome" autonomous vehicle testing 5�`QSS CER I I FI C q ",�yp9 oc \ SHOVEL READY sowM r �wM SHARING OUR MESSAGE: SMART, HEALTHY, WELCOMING & FUN WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON DOING THINGS >?IFFERENTLY.-= "t LILL r Proudly WELC[IMEOOWNTOWNIC.COM /'�T cas ..—... NLIQ! J' .TL IPLAYf =G HERE CONTINUE TO EXPAND IOWA CITY'S ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM o-, ,IV 1' ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT: IC Co Lab currently has 14 Companies Operating Full Time in the space. Hosted 3rd Startup Weekend Iowa City Event in Octobter, �` o .�►® �. Support EntreFest, Mission_ Creek Tech + Innovation`� Radiology Protocols, First ni t from the space UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH: FOR YEARS TO COME UI/Kirkwood STEM Focused Regional Center 0. " lit lit lit $1B in UI Projects Underway 10 THANK YOU Kate Moreland, ICAD Group Director of Collaboration and Community Relations (319) 354-3939 1 kmoreland@icadgroup.com Mark Nolte, ICAD Group President (319) 354-3939 1 mnolte@icadgroup.com IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT DOWNTOWMUVVAUi I f.UUM THE ICDDAT WORK Iowa City City Council 12.16.2014 Presented by Nancy Bird, Executive Director AGENDA ■ Brief review our operating framework and purpose ■ Overview of 2014 TCDD highlights ■ Snapshot of 2015 pursuits and workload ■ Reauthorization — what's next?? IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT ■ Non-profit 501c(6) ■ Self Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) - supports a specific geography stay competitive in a dynamic marketplace (nexus) ■ Started in 2012 for a 4 year term, reauthorize by 2016 ■ Tax rate of $2 / $1,000 of taxable value of the property ■ FY 15 Budget = $5857000; $295,000 is from the SSMID tax To champion the Iowa City Downtown District as a progressive, healthy, and culturally vibrant urban center of the region. DOWNTOWN DISTRICT ■ Geographic Boundary ■ 2 Neighborhoods ■ Approximately 335 Businesses / Orgs ■ 150+ Property Owners ■ Over 1.8 million sf of commercial space and growing 4Np Iowa City Downtown District 2014 HIGHLIGHTS DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Promotional Events — Celebrate the entire Season / Gift Guide, Northside Oktoberfest, Top Chef, and others Marketing 3rd Edition of the Downtown Magazine Tools: Gift Card, Blue Zone Walking Map, Dining Directory, Maps, Merchandise c Welcome Banners c Add spots: NPR, local radio and print c Small Business Assistance o Photography ($3,000) DOWNTOWN DISTRICT 1-k" It I DOWNTOWN DISTRICT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT 2014 HIGHLIGHTS DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Clean and Safe Support of ICPD Officer Schwindt Powerwashing Sheraton walkway Partnership with IC and Fresh Starts (Shelter House) for football Saturdays Projects Northside Lighting Project r1 - Aft116r , / I T/ w 2014 HIGHLIGHTS DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Clean and Safe Support of ICPD Officer Schwindt Powerwashing Sheraton walkway Partnership with IC and Fresh Starts (Shelter House) for football Saturdays Projects Northside Lighting Project Focus on Retail TENANT MIX - FOCUS RETAIL DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Downtown Works — Retail Strategists Partnership with City To achieve a healthy and balanced tenant mix — work on retail Draft report indicates The ICDD isn't fully capturing our "urban market" potential Business performance varies widely c Improving performance is possible and necessary c Optimal mix and how to achieve it Merchandise Mix existing idea! TENANT MIX - FOCUS RETAIL DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Downtown Works — Retail Strategists Partnership with City To achieve a healthy and balanced tenant mix — work on retail Draft report indicates The ICDD isn't fully capturing our "urban market" potential • Business performance varies widely o Improving performance is possible and necessary o Optimal mix and how to achieve it o Key areas of work (exteriors, facades, signage, windows, interiors) IT& TENANT MIX - FOCUS RETAIL IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT I ...rwmz signage DOWNTOWN DISTRICT �:.<3 .-m- :3Sw° TENANT MIX - FOCUS RETAIL DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Downtown Works — Retail Strategists Partnership with City To achieve a healthy and balanced tenant mix — work on retail Draft report indicates The ICDD isn't fully capturing our "urban market" potential • Business performance varies widely o Improving performance is possible and necessary o Optimal mix and how to achieve it o Key areas of work (exteriors, facades, signage, windows, interiors) o No silver bullet for hard work and seeking opportunities 2015 PURSUITS DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Tenant Mix Implementation Distinctive, Clustered, and CONTIGUOUS Building property by property relationships — understanding tenant performance, grow them, and recruit others o National v Regional v Local businesses o ICDD Property Evaluation Program Support Needed from City Help us follow design review and improved signage standard recommendations Fund and support minor modifications to the Building Change program to incent change Increased property valuations will support community -wide services 2015 PURSUITS DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Clean and Safe + Sustainability UI Sustainable Communities Project — City Intern i 0 s s iii. -_---- c • .'7� ��...- _? __. ___ a December 2014 DRAFT IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT FY 2016 Operating Budget Summary University of Iowa Contribution Property Tax Assessment Sponsorships, Events, & Fundraising Programs & Initatives* Events• District -Wide Marketing• Membership & Community Outreach* $220,01D0 Totallneome $6261 Non -Profit Administrative & Office Expenses Notes: •Includes staRtIme and contingenry Total Expenses $240,000 $170,000 $1301 $25,ODO $61,000 $626,000 DOWNTOWN DISTRICT 2 016 R EA U T H O R I ZAT I O N INITIAL DISCUSSIONS Possible substantive change: Revise / expand footprint to meet "natural boundaries" Include Gilbert and Burlington Street corridors (both sides of the street) o Term limit of SSMID — keep it tight (6 — 8 years) • Levy $2 /$1000 taxable value • Discussions with residential property owners (condos) • Board of Directors representation Operating Agreement with the City of Iowa City Signature Drive — Spring / Summer Petition to Council for approval —August 2015 IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT DOWNTOIN� UVVAUi I f.UU THANK YOU! 12-16-14 4f(1) November 26, 2014 CDa Members of Iowa City's City Council,,. , Over the past few years giant tech companies (including Google, Apple, Faceboak,=and IBM) have made capital investments of more than $3 billion in Iowa. Those firms n©w have data centers and other facilities in Dubuque, Council Bluffs, Altoona, and Des`_=' Moines, bringing excellent economic and social benefits to those cities. It's reasonable to question why Iowa City's metro area hasn't attracted one or more of those firms. We appear to have the attributes necessary to attract high tech firms seeking to locate facilities in the Midwest. With a solid economy and rich intellectual academic atmosphere, Iowa City has repeatedly been designated one of the best small cities in the nation. Numerous reasons for that include the University of Iowa and University Hospitals and Clinics. They represent vital assets, because most quality jobs these days require intelligent and tech savvy individuals with strong educational backgrounds. We suggest Iowa City's council members work with the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) to form a team of representatives from area governing bodies, business and industry, educational institutions, and community organizations. The object being to work together cooperatively to determine our area's perceived assets and liabilities. Then collectively promote our assets and address our liabilities. Now, especially with store front and mall retail sales continuing to lose ground to online retail, the need for quality economic development is increasingly important. Cooperative efforts for wise and responsible investment in high quality economic development is critically important for the future of Iowa City's metro area and the entire Cedar Rapids -Iowa City Corridor. As two persons who are retired from careers with quality local technical firms (Pearson and ACT, Inc.) we submit this letter in an effort to encourage an increasingly cooperative and productive approach for strong economic development. Bo6 ElTwtt 351-4056 elliottb53kaol.com Bo6&ef 337-7988 roelf&mchsi.com or broelf@yahoo.com 12-16-14 4f(2) Marian Karr From: Frank King <frankking35@gmail. com> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 10:17 AM To: iowalive9@q.com Cc: Gov. TERRY BRANSTAD; ANDY DOMINIC; BETH MALICKI; CHUCK PETERS; Coraville Mayor; GRASSLEY; stephen-berry@iowawatch.org; James Lynch; JAN MICKELSON; KATHIE OBRADOVICH--REGISTER; LYLE MULLER--IOWA WATCH; Council; CouncilmanHart@mediacombb.net; Carolyn.cole@vgm.com; tomlindcitycouncil@gmail.com; IShicks@dmreg.com; anash@registermedia.com; rgreen@dmreg.com; roxlaird@dmreg.com; bsmith@dmreg.com; ckauffman@dmreg.com; ART STAED; brian schoenjahn; CINDY WINCKLER; CURT HANSON; DAN KELLY; DARYL BEAL; DAVID JOHNNSON; DENNIS COHOON; FRANK WOOD; JERRY BEHN; JOEL FRY; JONI ERNST; JULIAN GARRETT; Kevin Koester; kraig.paulsen; LIZ MATHIS; MARK LOFGREN; MARY JO WILHELM; MEGAN HESS; Nancy Boettger; Peter Cownie; QUENTIN STANERSON; RITA HART; ROBY SMITH; RUTHANN GAINES; SANDY SALMON; STEVE SODDERS; TEDD GASSMAN; TODD BOWMAN; WALT ROGERS Subject: Re: CORRUPT CORRIDOR CORBETT WANTS NEEDLESS 50% GAS TAX INCREASE When Corbett was asking the voters to approve the 10 year LOST extension he promised two things. The first was that 100% of the tax would be used for roads and road repair. The second thing he promised was that the state legislature would NOT raise the gas tax. He actually threatened the voters by saying we couldn't count on the state to help and we needed to hep ourselves. Over 50% of teh voters apparently believed him and gave him 18 million dollars a year for 10 years and now here he his supporting a gas tax increase. I warned people that is what he would do and sure enough. He is pretty easy to read actually. The next thing I was told is that instead of actually increasing the road budget by the full 18 million he is going to take out of the budget the amount that WOULD have been budgeted. I was told that amounted to between 7 and 11 million a year. If that is true the taxpayers were duped again by the all powerful King Corbett. One final point I would like an answer to. I was told that the county supervisors created their own Code of Ethics just weeks before they announced their unanimous support for the casino. In their code of ethics they allow themselves to own up to 5% of any company EVEN if they had voted for it or supported it. That seems to be a bit of a conflict although they fixed the conflict issue by making it legal for themselves. I wonder if Corbett and the rest of the elected officials would be willing to go on record and promise they do not and never will be stockholders in the casino. It seems as if they are using their power and the taxpayers money to give incentives to investors and I want to know if they are also among the investors? On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 9:20 AM, <iowalive9@g.com> wrote: Greetings, Governor Terry Branstad— Get your veto pen ready, Governor. Here he comes again!! Corrupt corridor Corbett and his Metropolitan Coalition of Iowa's 10 largest cities, tax and spend pals, want a needless 50% gas tax increase to `help' commuters get to Cedar Rapids and other big cities—as if commuters don't use gas. The average operating efficiency of these 10 cities is about 40%, which means they waste 60% of their money, and still want more to waste. Stay tuned for AWARENESS reports on these 10 cities, that will show you in detail how much and where their waste occurs. They are: Ames, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Hiawatha, Iowa City, Sioux City, Waterloo and West Des Moines. Corbett and his big city pals corruptly avoid any consideration for improving their operating efficiencies, to make better use of the money they have. He also avoids talking about the 15% efficiency improvement he campaigned on, to cut waste in Cedar Rapids city government. He hasn't mentioned it since. He wants easy money from the state. Check your 11-11-14 email from Iowalive, also posted on website http://www.iowalive.net/iowawasteawareness.htm and you will find the following table of waste, among other evidence of waste in Iowa government—much of it approved on your watch. Will you ignore this waste, and soak Iowa taxpayers again, as Corbett & his big city pals want? Will you claim there is NO waste in state government, that you can reallocate to fixing roads and bridges? $56.571 BILLION WASTED SINCE 2000 )ropriations by Subcommittee ;es tion :sources ;ture, & Capitals % OF THE ABOVE APPROPRIATIONS ARE WASTED TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 2015 THEN -YEAR MILLIONS 2000 - AVG. $ OPERATING EFFICIENCY $38,703 34% $17,747 24% $14,154 25% $9,063 44% $1,138 22% $568 11% $595 28% TOTAL $82,013 $46 AVERAGE 31 % 40% 11. Operating Efficiency Derivation Methods are as Described on: http://www.iowalive.net/deriveopeff.htm Show Corbett and his big city tax and spender pals the door and ask them to cut waste in their own back yards—as you cut waste and fix state roads and bridges too. The following two websites give you other compelling reasons for doing so! EVIL C. R. CITY HALL TO WASTE $288 MILLION MOREV METRO WASTE BEATS WEST SIDE FLOOD PROTECTION IN CEDAR RAPIDS It is time to reign in Corbett and his big city tax and spend pals, who have no qualms about ripping off the entire state—to the applause of the Cedar Rapids Gazette. CORBETT AND HIS CHAMBER PALS CORRUPT THE CORRIDOR, IF NOT ALL IOWA!! BEWARE IOWA CITY, CORALVILLE, MARION & WATERLOO!! Corbett Photo Courtesy of AP What will the higher integrity Des Moines Register editorial board do about a needless 50% gas tax increase?? httn://www.iowalive.net/dumpcorbettgastax.httn Sincerely, Iowalive A growing network of volunteer citizens and professionals for improving Iowa 0 ` This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. 4f(3) Marian Karr From: Derek Johnk <derekJohnk@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 8:14 AM To: Council Subject: Proposed development at former St. Patrick's site Hi folks, I'm writing you to express my opinion on the development at the former St. Patrick's Parish Hall. After reading about the two finalists (CA Ventures and Sherman Associates), I would like to express my support of CA Ventures, and would like to tell you why. Specifically, my support of CA Ventures comes from the fact that their proposal does not include TIF funding. I don't believe it's necessary to provide the developer with TIF funding. I believe this property will prove very lucrative without TIF, like so many other recently developed downtown properties. If Sherman Associates adjusts their plan to no longer include TIF funding, I may be willing to consider their proposal, but as is, I cannot support it. Thanks for your time! Derek Johnk 1405 Keokuk Street Iowa City IA 52240 c. 319.573.6451 12-16-14 OW Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 9:42 PM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/3/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, Tonia Franklin 208 21st Ave PI Coralville, IA 52246 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 6:00 PM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/3/2014 Dear Council -members, I am concerned about the Council's delays in addressing affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings. Thus far, in the Court/Linn, 316 Madison and South Riverside projects, there are NO units or funding for affordable housing. Workforce housing, as you know, is for people making over $50,900 for a household of two, or over $63,600 for a family of four. Not rich, but not low-income. The Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition started advocating with Planning and Zoning for affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings a year ago. Last spring, P&Z recommended adopting language incorporating affordable housing into the area's Master Plan. The City Council chose not to approve this amendment to the plan. Instead the Council requested that City staff work with our coalition and private developers to develop an affordable housing policy for the area. We have participated in these conversations with City staff, and we value the ideas being discussed. However, as last night's Council meeting demonstrates, development is rapidly heating up in the area, and we are far from having a policy. If the Council is committed to having diverse residents in Riverfront Crossings, then you should take action in the immediate future. If a developer pays $5 million for the land at Court/Linn, then dedicate a portion of the "profits" ($2 million) to affordable housing elsewhere in the district. We look forward to the Council making a much stronger commitment to affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings. Sally Scott 205 Black Springs Circle Iowa City, IA 52246 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 5:02 PM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/3/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, Jeremy Endsley 746 Oakland Ave Iowa City, IA 52240 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 4:39 PM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/3/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, Gloria Wenman Gloria Wenman 209 E. Main St. Oxford, IA 52322 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 4:29 PM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/3/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, Mary Milder 429 Southgate Ave Iowa City, IA 52240 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 3:42 PM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/3/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, Mario Hayslett 1120 S 7th Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 1:07 PM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/3/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, Royceann Porter 136 Appanoose Court Iowa City, Iowa 52240 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 12:44 PM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/3/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, Lucy Trankina 429 Southgate ave Iowa City, Iowa 52240 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 10:58 AM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/3/2014 Dear Iowa City Council -members, As our community discusses the development of Riverfront Crossings, please consider the importance of economically diverse neighborhoods in general. New developments should benefit working households whenever possible, as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance among all socioeconomic stratas. Dense pockets of subsidized housing, versus high income living areas with very little diversity does nothing to improve our community on either side. We are at our best when all members of our community have the ability to interact, learn, and grow together. I realize that the downtown area is not necessarily the environment that best offers this opportunity for diversified housing, due to the demand and high land cost, but feel that bringing attention to the topic is important. Thanks for your time, Diana Speer Diana Speer 65 Tempe Ct. Iowa City, IA 52246 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2014 9:05 AM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/4/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, Kaf Dixon 227 Brentwood Drive Iowa City, IA 52245 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2014 8:09 AM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/4/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, Samantha Nord 429 Southgate Ave. Iowa City, IA 52240 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2014 9:42 AM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/4/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, MacKenzie Bihl 2428 Bittersweet Court Iowa City, IA 52246 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2014 11:18 AM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/4/2014 Dear Council Members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, Susan Shullaw 718 North Johnson Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2014 3:03 PM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/4/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of economically diverse, multi -generational neighborhoods. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All residents would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because while development is heating up in Riverfront Crossings, there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. People of all ages and incomes in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, John Thomas John Thomas 509 Brown Street Iowa City, Iowa 52245 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2014 11:55 AM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/4/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, David Rust 915 Bloomington Street Iowa City, IA 52245 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 8:16 PM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/5/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, robbin 2470 Lakeside Dr Iowa City, IA 52240 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 3:01 PM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/9/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, Nancy Hauserman 729 North Linn Iowa City, IA 52245 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. Marian Karr From: jcaffordablehomes@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 8:39 PM To: Council; Matt Hayek; Kingsley Botchway; Rick Dobyns; jthrogmo@yahoo.com; Susan Mims; Terry Dickens; Michelle Payne Subject: IC City Council: Please support affordable housing in Riverfront Crossings 12/9/2014 Dear Council -members, As our Iowa City elected leaders, city staff, developers and advocates discuss the development of Riverfront Crossings, it is important to affirm the goal of an economically diverse neighborhood. Development in this area should benefit working households as well as elderly and disabled people. We need to strike a balance between more affluent residents -- students, young professionals, and empty -nesters – and those who have lower incomes but play important roles in our local economy and community. Households on tight budgets would benefit from the proximity to public transportation, health services, jobs, and university and cultural events downtown that Riverfront Crossings offers. All students—preschool through university-- would benefit from living in an economically diverse community. University students would live among and learn about people they will work with and serve in their professional lives. Diversity brings mutual respect and understanding and builds inclusive community. We are concerned because development is beginning to heat up in Riverfront Crossings, but there is not yet a transparent and consistent policy about affordable housing in the area. It is reasonable for developers to make a profit, but it is also reasonable to expect affordable housing in areas benefiting from significant public infrastructure investments. The working, elderly, and disabled people in this community deserve to have housing in good neighborhoods just like those of us who have been more financially blessed. With the Riverfront Crossings development, we can set a precedent that will benefit Iowa City for decades. Let's not miss the opportunity! Sincerely, Joy Smith 915 East Bloomington St Iowa Ctiy, IA 52245 This message was sent by the above individual via Johnson County Affordable Homes Coalition's citizen input system. 4f(5) Marian Karr From: MARY Kirkpatrick <patchworkmaryj@msn.com> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2014 3:06 PM To: Council Subject: Please move forward on eliminating plastic bags! To members of the Iowa City Council, I am writing to encourage the city council to move forward with plans to eliminate the use of disposable, single - use plastic bags by local stores. I am a member of 100 Grannies for a Livable Future and this is a project we are passionate about seeing implemented. At the request of city councils in Johnson County, we have been doing public education and talking to grocery stores and other retailers about this. We are finding that there is interest and receptivity to this idea. California has now banned the use of plastic bags statewide, which is helping to show how important and possible this is. http://money.cnn.com/2014/09/30/news/califomia-plastic-bag ban/ Thank you taking leadership on this issue. Mary Kirkpatrick 431 Elmridge Avenue Iowa City, IA 52245 Marian Karr From: GARY L HENRY <quinnhenry@msn.com> Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2014 7:51 AM To: Council Subject: Plastic bags This correspondence will become a public record. Thanks for your recent educational efforts about plastic bags. using plastic bags. The state of California has paved the way. Linda Quinn 2949 Creighton St. Iowa City It's time for the next step, to implement a charge for We can be leaders in Iowa! maria"" 4f(6) Marian Karr ML From: Marian Karr Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 2:36 PM To: 'Helena McCallister' Cc: Council Subject: RE: 175th Anniversary Celebration .... in December? Dear Ms. McCallister, Thank you for your email on the 175th anniversary celebration. You are correct that December is not significant in Iowa City history, and summer might have been a better time to celebrate. However, under the leadership of the City Council it was felt it was an important milestone to celebrate regardless of the time of year. InOctober. the City hosted the UNESCO City of Literature Book Festival and an historical reading was presented recognizing the founding of Iowa City. Shortly after the event the City Council, staff, and citizens wanted to do something to commemorate the City's 175th birthday. The first week -end of December was selected to allow planning time and avoid holidays when citizens may be out of town. When the December week -end was selected we notified the Iowa City Downtown District (TCDD) and involved them in the process to collaborate and publicize events. We are fortunate to have four City buildings in the downtown area and many had events planned during that time that we can build upon. Staff and ICDD formed a committee and looked at existed events, and added and enhances some to gain historical perspectives (walking tours, historical readings, and music from the era). The cost of the event, including fireworks will be covered from the City general fund. Again, thank you for your comments. Marian K. Karr, MMC City Clerk From: Helena McCallister[mailto:helena.v.mccallister@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 2:26 PM To: Council Subject: 175th Anniversary Celebration .... in December? Dear City Council: I have to admit I was a bit perplexed when I read about events to celebrate the 175th anniversary of our beloved community ...... in December. My first thought was, what an odd time to celebrate an important anniversary in a town's history. In every town I have lived, a centennial, bicentennial or other anniversary has been celebrated in the warmer months when more people are apt to be outside. Think of parades, picnics, beard -growing contests and the like. So I checked various sources and found the following dates of Iowa City's first founding. According to Gerald Mansheim's "Iowa City, An Illustrated History", in January, 1839, the State Legislature passed an act to "establish the territorial capital in Johnson County". In May, 1839, Commissioners Swan, Irish, and Ronalds met at Napoleon to select the site of Iowa City. So it appears the two important dates in 1839 are in January and May, both anniversaries which have already passed in 2014. As far as I could tell, no significant historic event took place in December. 1 I then proceeded to read about what events are planned for this important anniversary, in an attempt to understand why activities would take place in December. Some had no connection to the anniversary, such as the Wellmark promotion of Blue Zone work sites. While reading through the rest of the event schedule I seemed to see a trend with a focus on the downtown, particularly shopping. Now a cynic would say, "there is no way a city would sell its history for the sake of downtown retail", but the decision to schedule activities right at the prime downtown retail holiday shopping season (early December) would make even the most trusting among us at least ponder the possibility. For example, the Recreation Center offers activities for the kids so the parents "can explore the seasonal flavor of downtown Iowa City, do a little holiday shopping or enjoy dinner and a movie". There is no mention of any specific activity referencing the 175th anniversary for this event. The main focus is to apparently set the parents free to spend money downtown. There is mention of dinner for the kids at the Rec Center, but no mention of any teaching of Iowa City history along with the food. I then went to the Downtown Associations event calendar, and they have listed the same events such as the Library Bazaar, Trolley Rides and Senior Center concert, but suspiciously there are no references on the Downtown Assoc. website to these being specifically 175th anniversary related events. I can only assume these events were already scheduled as part of promotion of the downtown holiday shopping season, and then brought under the "Happy Birthday, Iowa City" umbrella for promotional advantage. I do note the Public Library will have displays regarding Iowa City's history during this weekend and Friends of Historic Preservation will schedule tours, but those appear to be the only history -related educational events I could see. I have a few questions: Who initiated the idea of celebrating the 175th anniversary, and when was that idea brought up initially? Who were the members of the planning committee? Why was December chosen to celebrate the event? Lastly, who is paying for the fireworks? Thanks for your time and assistance. Helena V. McCallister Iowa City From: Bryon Young <bry0770@mchsi.com> Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 1:48 AM To: Council Cc: Bryon Young Subject: REVISIT THIS ISSUE ASAP This correspondence will become a public record. To The City Council: You really must revisit this issue. Fluoridation is basically poisoning our water system; it's era is already over in many municipalities across the nation and in other countries; You must wake up to the truth and realities about how harmful Fluoride is! Bryon Young brv0770(ainchsi.com Why Water Fluoridation Continues, Despite Flying in the Face of Science Dozens of studies have shown that fluoride reduces IQ in children and can damage the brains of animals and humans 1 Fluoride can also lead to other serious health issues, including damage to your bones, teeth, kidneys, thyroid, and pineal gland As of 2012, more than 67 percent of Americans receive fluoridated water, up from 66 percent in 2010 ://article -water- la.com/sites/articles/archive/201 iridation-continues.as z Marian Karr 4f(8) From: Benjamin Schmidt <rescuedrabbit@gmail. com> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 10:59 AM To: Council Subject: DuBuque st. Cottages I'm writing in support of a public hearing regarding the historic cottages on South DuBuque street. It would be a shame for this to go through without a conversation about what would be lost, and for what we are trading these and other ties to historic Community distinction. We would hate to lose another "red avocado" only to be replaced by another monstrosity of bad architecture and cheap franchise. Marian Karr From: Jennifer E. Scott <petitions@moveon.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 1:45 PM To: Council Subject: 330 signers: Landmark the Cottages — Protect Iowa City's History petition Dear Iowa City's City Council, I started a petition to you titled Landmark the Cottages — Protect Iowa City's History. So far, the petition has 330 total signers. You can post a response for us to pass along to all petition signers by clicking here: http://petitions.moveon.org/target talkback.html?tt-- t-85484-custom-52360-20241209-b5Wign The petition states: "Dear Iowa City Council Members, I am writing to thank you for setting a special meeting to discuss the historic cottages which reside on the 600 block of South Dubuque Street. I am strongly in support of holding an open public hearing for discussion to be held and action steps created for the purpose of turning these repositories of local history into ones which will be upheld and maintained for future generations by granting them official landmark status. Having the unique position in our city of all three properties still standing as neighbors which show off a beautiful Greek revival style of architecture while representing the low-income and working class history of our community's heritage. While all three cottages show -case important parts of our city's history, the property of 610 S. Dubuque Street is of particular importance to the storied history of Iowa City. It once served as the starting point for the only nationwide literary movement to start out of Iowa City, the Actualist Movement in the Arts. As a movement, this literary ideology spread across the nation, influencing writers and poets for decades. As a citizen, I'm grateful that you as a council are willing to set aside discussion for the future preservation of these important pieces of our city's history, and I look forward to seeing these properties receive the landmark statuses they deserve. Thank you," To download a PDF file of all your constituents who have signed the petition, including their addresses, click this link: http://petitions.moveon.org/deliver pdf.html?job id=1366242&target type=custom&target id=52360 To download a CSV file of all of your constituents who have signed the petition, including their addresses, click this link: http://petitions.moveon.org/deliver pdf.html?job id=1366242&target type=custom&target id=52360&csv=1 Thank you. --Jennifer E. Scott If you have any other questions, please email petitionskmoveon. org. The links to download the petition as a PDF and to respond to all of your constituents will remain available for the next 14 days. This email was sent through MoveOn's petition website, a free service that allows anyone to set up their own online petition and share it with friends. MoveOn does not endorse the contents ofpetitions posted on our publicpetition website. Ifyou don't want to receive further emails updatingyou on how manypeople have signed this petition, click here: http://petitions.moveon.ora/delivery unsub.html?e ffi72Lo 4 LHEogmD 41dWNvdW5taWxAaW93YS1taXR5 Lm9 Zy w--&petition�id=85484. Dear Iowa City's City Council, We are pleased to present you with this petition affirming this statement: "Dear Iowa City Council Members, I am writing to thank you for setting a special meeting to discuss the historic cottages which reside on the 600 block of South Dubuque Street. I am strongly in support of holding an open public hearing for discussion to be held and action steps created for the purpose of turning these repositories of local history into ones which will be upheld and maintained for future generations by granting them official landmark status. Having the unique position in our city of all three properties still standing as neighbors which show off a beautiful Greek revival style of architecture while representing the low-income and working class history of our community's heritage. While all three cottages show -case important parts of our city's history, the property of 610 S. Dubuque Street is of particular importance to the storied history of Iowa City. It once served as the starting point for the only nationwide literary movement to start out of Iowa City, the Actualist Movement in the Arts. As a movement, this literary ideology spread across the nation, influencing writers and poets for decades. As a citizen, I'm grateful that you as a council are willing to set aside discussion for the future preservation of these important pieces of our city's history, and I look forward to seeing these properties receive the landmark statuses they deserve. Thank you," Attached is a list of individuals who have added their names to this petition, as well as additional comments written by the petition signers themselves. Sincerely, Jennifer E. Scott MoveOn.org Ryan Boysen Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 9, 2014 Stephanie Trujillo Des Moines, IA 50320-1165 Dec 9, 2014 Holly Briggs Mason City, IA 50401 Dec 9, 2014 Holly Richard Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 9, 2014 Molly Gehlsen Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 9, 2014 Kasey Befeler Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 9, 2014 Laura Weber Coralville, IA 52241 Dec 9, 2014 mare sullivan robins, IA 52328 Dec 9, 2014 Blair Frank Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 9, 2014 Richard Zook Spur, IA 50156 Dec 9, 2014 Carlie Keeler West Branch, IA 52358 Dec 9, 2014 jerri Lotempio Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 9, 2014 MoveOn.org 2 Russell Buri Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 9, 2014 Robert Gaynor Clear Lake, IA 50428 Dec 9, 2014 Michelle Des Moines, IA 50310 Dec 8, 2014 Thank you for granting time to hear public concerns about the cottages. I ask that you please consider the precedent that could be set by permitting their destruction, not only for future demolitions of historic buildings but also for prioritizing large-scale, mass -enterprise commercial construction over existing mixed-use, small business neighborhoods. Iowa City is not a massive metropolitan entity, and its residents have repeatedly stated they enjoy the community nurtured by the smaller -scale feel. I do not want to see this city turned into skyscrapers and cramped townhouse blocks. Such development raises rent, isolates community members, and discourages neighborhood -level cooperation and familiarity. Iowa City is a close community that has a tradition of honoring history, creativity, and friendliness, and I would like future residents and visitors to be able to experience these same qualities. Thank you for your consideration. Emily Pettit Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 8, 2014 Rachelle Marion, IA 52302 Dec 8, 2014 Linda Nagel Phoenix, AZ 85045 Dec 8, 2014 Teresa Kopel iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 MoveOn.org Dear Iowa City Council Members, I am writing to express my adamant support of setting a public hearing to discuss designating the Dubuque Street cottages as historical landmarks. I am a recent graduate of the University of Iowa, and my family has a long history with the city. My great grandmother moved to Iowa City to study law, because the U of I was among the first colleges to allow women to pursue a law degree. She was not wealthy. She did not, and never would, live in the kind of ostentatious house that almost certainly becomes a historical landmark. She lived in a modest cottage, much like the ones on Dubuque Street. Like the University of Iowa's gender -inclusive law program, these cottages supported women's advancements in their own way. One of them housed one of the first businesses owned by a woman in Iowa City. This part of our history is not only as important as the history of the higher -income members of our community, it is more important, because this is what life was like for most of the population. The significance of the cottages has not dwindled since those days. For many years, one of the cottages has held a used book store. Iowa City is defined by its love of literature. In recent years, the number of used book stores in the community has, tragically, dwindled. Haunted Bookstore and The Bookshop are among the brave survivors, and they are invaluable parts of our community. In addition to the importance of their history, the cottages are of architectural note. They show Greek revival architectural features that allow a glimpse at the aesthetic of the time at which they were constructed. For all of these reasons, I support holding a public hearing to discuss conservation status of the cottages. I am deeply grateful that you, the city council, are willing to give this idea due consideration. Earlier this week, we celebrated Iowa City's 175th anniversary. I watched the fireworks from a stranger's lawn and felt a familiar pride. I truly believe that Iowa City is a city worth celebrating-- and by showing respect and appreciation for our history, we can ensure that it stays that way. Thank you very much for your time & consideration. Sincerely, Eva L.0 Adderley Eva Adderley Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 8, 2014 aurl jin iowa city, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 save them Cindy Evans iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 8, 2014 Laura Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 Mark McCallum Iowa City„ IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 Hannah Soyer Iowa City, IA 52242 Dec 8, 2014 MoveOn.org 4 We need to preserve our State's history! Save the cottages. Christine McDaniel Ames, IA 50010 Dec 8, 2014 Sarah Kosch Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 Valerie Archer Corydon, 1A 50060 Dec 8, 2014 Stefanie Throckmorton Iowa City, 1A 52240 Dec 8, 2014 Steve Struse Ankeny, IA 50021 Dec 8, 2014 Sonja Harapat Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 Jill Daugherty Co.Bluffs, IA 51501 Dec 8, 2014 Brad Thompson Fruitland, IA 52749 Dec 8, 2014 Jodie Waukee, IA 50263 Dec 8, 2014 Sallie Hedgepeth Johnston, IA 50131 Dec 8, 2014 Sarah Jewell iowa city, IA 52246 Dec 8, 2014 Edward Walker Clive, IA 50325 MoveOn.org 5 Dec 8, 2014 Once gone they are gone ... no second thoughts, chances or could have beens... nothing can bring back or replace this part of Iowa City's history... please sign this petition while there is still time! Kathy Galloway Des Moines, IA 50310 Dec 8, 2014 kathleen galloway-menke Des Moines, 1A 50310 Dec 8, 2014 Way to go Iowa city by celebrating your history last weekend, and tear it down this weekend more f@#$%&+ apartments is exactly what we DO NOT need andrew poggenpohl Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 Amy Strandell Eldora, IA 50627 Dec 8, 2014 Jeane Harrison Des Moines, IA 50321 Dec 8, 2014 L. Darrel Wrider Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Dec 8, 2014 Any building built within a few years of Iowa's achieving statehood and before the Civil War should be considered an historical landmark. Maria Houser Conzemius Iowa City, IA 52240-3046 Dec 8, 2014 Regina Smith Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 Nat Christenson North Liberty, IA 52317 Dec 8, 2014 judith harlan Des Moines, IA 50311 MoveOn.org 6 Dec 8, 2014 Steven Marsden Iowa City, IA 52244 Dec 8, 2014 Diane Kunzler Glidden, IA 51443 Dec 8, 2014 Ariane Parkes-Perret Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 8, 2014 Martha Eckey Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 8, 2014 Marlene Jeffrey Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Dec 8, 2014 Fred and Betty Krueger Fairfield, IA 52556 Dec 8, 2014 Save the historic cottages. Once historic buildings and neighborhoods are gone, there's no getting them back! Judith Cobb Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Dec 8, 2014 Nancy Slocum Independence,IA 50644 Dec 8, 2014 Alice Breemer Grinnell, IA 50112 Dec 8, 2014 Roisin Welch Coralville, IA 52241 Dec 8, 2014 MoveOn.org 7 Historic buildings are no less historic because they are humble and reflect the lives of ordinary people. In fact preservation of working people's homes is rare. That makes these little cottages rare, as in precious and scarce. Saving them is important. Most Americans are working people. Not only the rich have histories. We do, too Virginia Meyer Lone Tree, IA 52755 Dec 8, 2014 Yes, this is a very historic area. Douglas L Irwin Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Dec 8, 2014 Susan Peterson Decorah, IA 52101 Dec 8, 2014 Kay Irelan Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 8, 2014 Leighia VanDam Indianola, IA 50125 Dec 8, 2014 Kenneth Kraus Dubuque, IA 52001 Dec 8, 2014 Jermaine Ramsey swisher, IA 52338 Dec 8, 2014 As a Iowa grad I certainly know this area and would like this preserved Marty Burns Marathon, IA 50565 Dec 8, 2014 Carroll Peterson Pella, IA 50219 Dec 8, 2014 dorothy Schwendinger Dubuque, IA 52001 Dec 8, 2014 MoveOn.org 8 Lyn Loheed Des Moines, IA 50314-1701 Dec 8, 2014 Thomas P. Gardner Keokuk, IA 52632 Dec 8, 2014 vicky adkins clinton, IA 52732 Dec 8, 2014 Gabriel Kline Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 History should never be destroyed for the sake of profit. william Robinson iowa city, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 It is my understanding that one of these cottages was once a stage coach stop. Linda Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 Ashley Dubuque, IA 52002 Dec 8, 2014 Nora Boemer Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 8, 2014 a snodgrass Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 Cynthia Pauley Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 8, 2014 Martin A. Diaz Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 MoveOn.org 9 Allie Qiu Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Dec 8, 2014 Helen Darlene Flack Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 8, 2014 Mary Reasoner Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 Dennett C. Hutchcroft Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 8, 2014 Rebecca Hartley Cedar Crest, NM 87008 Dec 8, 2014 Although I live in Coralville, our greater community has demolished too much of our local history. This small parcel should be preserved. Margaret Kiekhaefer Coralville, IA 52241 Dec 8, 2014 charles kapp Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 We have lost so much already. As a Unesco city of literature how could we possibly destroy part of our literary history? Gary Gnade Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 Mark Maxwell Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 8, 2014 Gayla L Drake Coralville, IA 52241 Dec 8, 2014 Loretta Benz Iowa City, IA 52245 MoveOn.org 10 Dec 8, 2014 I've served on a city council and know that there are many competing interests. I know that what is lost through development from an historical perspective can not be replaced. Development that sacrifices a community's character and history is not progress. Vote accordingly. Chris Jepson Oviedo, FL 32765 Dec 8, 2014 I read about these cottages in the paper the other day and I feel they should be preserved. Kerry Mallon Oakdale, IA 52241 Dec 8, 2014 Dawn Stephens Cedar Rapids, IA 52501 Dec 8, 2014 Laurie Calkins Williamstown, IA 52247 Dec 8, 2014 Matthew Glasson Coralville, IA 52241 Dec 8, 2014 Robert Miller Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 8, 2014 Jennifer Hall Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 8, 2014 Nancy Cree Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 Margaret N Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Iowa City resident who would like to see these buildings saved. Deb Petsel Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 MoveOn.org 11 jody escobar Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 Melody Brenneman Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Jackie Davis Chicago, IL 60641 Dec 7, 2014 Christine Schlotfelt IOWA CITY, IA 52245-5417 Dec 7, 2014 Harvey Diehl Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 7, 2014 Joyce Oakdale, IA 52241 Dec 7, 2014 Mike Wilson Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 7, 2014 Real estate development must make room for other social and human values. There is no such thing as endless economic growth. Laura Rigal Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 jacqueline reger iowa city, IA 52246 Dec 7, 2014 Alice Davison Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Ian Stewart Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 MoveOn.org 12 Sandy Beck Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Inga Jaeger Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Morgan Kibler University Heights, IA 52246 Dec 7, 2014 I believe it is important to preserve the history of our growing community. In this fast -paced world, the brick and mortar of our past becomes all the more important. Suzanne Hoofnagle University Heights, IA 52246 Dec 7, 2014 Please have the good sense to preserve these important cottages!! jane collins Iowa city, IA, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 Kathy Hansen Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 save the cottages! stephen perkins de pere, WI 54115 Dec 7, 2014 Mary Vasey Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 7, 2014 Lauren Stefaniak Statesboro, GA 30461 Dec 7, 2014 Joe Krabill Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 MoveOn.org 13 Sharon DeGraw Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 Mary Stefaniak Ipwa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 There are so few historic small dwellings left in Iowa City to tell the story of the common people. Please, please don't let these be torn down. Katherine E Kasten Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 David Nott Coralville, IA 52241 Dec 7, 2014 Mary Lou Emery Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 Kim Miller Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 David Dunlap Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 Jim Arthur Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 MoveOn.org 14 Given how few architectural zoning regulations there are in IC, how great the pressure is to keep building more dorm -type apartment building close to campus, and given the local tax breaks some developers are given for very large downtown projects, it is fair to ask the City Council to also protect the other end of the urban mix --a few small, historical, and modestly taxable buildings-- to preserve the livable, lively and humane scale of our town. We have already lost The Cottage on Iowa Ave, the Red Avocado/Golden Haug block on Jefferson, the Synagogue on College Green, and the elegant small Wells Fargo building on the Ped Mall, to remember a few recent demolitions, all replaced by brick or glass towers. Please landmark the cottages. natasa durovicova Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Cheryl Tugwell Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 please save some places of history in our town Mel Doro Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 David Wright Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Rosie Math Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 Alexandra Young Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 7, 2014 Julie Mock Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Carol Porch Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Matthew D Lange Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Sandra Ballasch Iowa City, IA 52245 MoveOn.org 15 Dec 7, 2014 Sue Richers Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 Timothy Robbins Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Emily Mueller Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Michael J Rotzler Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Eric Siron Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 Joseph Luchman Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 7, 2014 Alice Green Marion, IA 52302 Dec 7, 2014 Ryan Seaberg Minneapolis, MN 55455 Dec 7, 2014 A native Iowa Citian, I used to pick up newspapers at the White Front Cafe. Douglas Bissell Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Arlene Donnelly Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Nicholas Johnson IOWA CITY, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 MoveOn.org 16 Cynthia Broderick Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 Jasmine Terrell Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 Steven Damm Iowa City, IA 52240-2659 Dec 7, 2014 It is so disappointing that our city continues to lose it's historic character to big ugly buildings. Let's try to spare a few of them to the developers who seem to own our city. Jacque McClure Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 Randy Porch Coralivlle, IA 52241 Dec 7, 2014 Lance Philadelphia, PA 19125 Dec 7, 2014 the Moy Yat school needs to stay a part of Iowa City and South Dubuque Street! Aaron Alter Des Moines, IA 50313 Dec 7, 2014 Jessica Barton Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 7, 2014 Megan Petkewec Iowa City, IA 52245-5939 Dec 7, 2014 HIstoric preservation is essential to the diverse fabric and character of Iowa City. Save these cottages!! Mary English Marshfield, WI 54449 Dec 7, 2014 MoveOn.org 17 Deb Cotter Brown Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Lili K Hertzler Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Karin Becker iowa city, IA 52246 Dec 7, 2014 Thank you for your time. It's the holidays, and Iowa City is a buzz with spirit. Every one ( especially you ) have so many things to do at home, and in our community. I am asking that you please, please, please, take the opportunity before you to resolve the issue of the cottages in question in favour of keeping them historic, whole, and available to our community. So many memories within our wonderful city have revolved around this business neighborhood. We all remember the many shops, from record stores, book stores, video rental stores, ect, ect, that have both filled a niche with Iowa City, and given mostly young addults the amazing opportunity to become an interwoven fabric of our diverse ecconimic theater. I myself use these businesses almost weekely, and as a gateway to down town. I have a deep belief in supporting loccal businesses, and as such, spend little of my money elsewhere. You know better than I, other loccal communities have taken from us anchor stores, built malls, and in the friendliest of ways hurt our historic downtown district. Being an ellected official in our city has to be a wonderous pleasure, and pain. Obligated to all wants and needs. Some people want a new structure, but we need this historic, entrepreneurial, eccomic gateway to downtown. More than anything you need me. The loccal, community minded, money in hand, voter. Sound alot like yourself. It should. I voted for you. Jeff W. Nehring Jeff W. Nehring IowaCity, IA 52240 Dec 7, 2014 Mike Carberry Iowa 2, IA 52245-4553 Dec 6, 2014 these weren't already protected? micah hewlett iowa city, IA 52240 Dec 6, 2014 I have patronized these businesses for more than 40 years. They are an important part of Iowa City's cultural history and should not be razed for developers' shameless greed. karl armens iowa city, IA 52245 Dec 6, 2014 MoveOn.org 18 No more supporting these money hungry greedy big businesses!! We need to preserve our history before it is too late! Jennifer Montgomery North Liberty, IA 52317 Dec 6, 2014 I was born in Iowa City and want to see these buildings preserved as a part of the historical ambiance of the town. I have watched so much of the town raised ... a shame. Mary Gordon Aston, PA 19014 Dec 6, 2014 Marina Guthrie Tucson, AZ 85712 Dec 6, 2014 Time to preserve Iowa's cultural history. It could be made into a little museum. For a city which prides itself on its Workshop and other cultural traditions, this one is a natural. Florence Boos Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 6, 2014 Please sign this petition and then share it far and wide amongst your friends. Julie VanDyke Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 6, 2014 literary cultural social historical important history save this city from uniform uglification PLEASE this is historic and cultural preservation of working people's old cottages and literary landmarks in the alleged city of lit. stop the development madness please- save the cottages Rebecca S. Rosenbaum Iowa City, IA 52244 Dec 6, 2014 Michael Rebagliati San Diego, CA 92128 Dec 6, 2014 Robert Hall iowa city, IA 52240 Dec 6, 2014 Nancy Ream MoveOn.org 19 Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 6, 2014 sabra fleck Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 6, 2014 Carolyn Dyer Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 6, 2014 Thea Pettitt Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 6, 2014 Sue Christiansen Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 6, 2014 Please remember that once something special is torn down, we can't bring it back. Think before making irreversible decisions that take the heart right out of this town. Jane Bradbury Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 6, 2014 Michael J Rotzler Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 6, 2014 It seems reasonable that the development in question could incorporate these three cottages which would add value to the development as well as preserve at least in some way these unique structures. Even if only partially. There is certainly the potential for all parties concerned to be able to have a win if there is the right kind of creative dialogue. Steven Warner Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 6, 2014 Inga Jaeger Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 6, 2014 Don Bolin Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 6, 2014 Dennis Bricker Iowa City, IA 52245 MoveOn.org 20 Dec 6, 2014 Jeff Poggenpohl IOWA CITY, IA 52240 Dec 6, 2014 Corinne Stanley iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 6, 2014 Alison Milburn Coralville, IA 52241 Dec 6, 2014 Andy Brodie Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 6, 2014 although I live in South Florida, I often visit Iowa City. Those stops always include a stop at The Book Shop and enjoying a walk around those three historic cottages. It's fun to imagine the lives and daily goings on of the people that lived there and the hardships they endured. Please save these important buildings. They can never be replaced. Tom Miller Juoiter, FL 33458 Dec 6, 2014 Brooke E Dearborn Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 6, 2014 The cottages were built in 1859, served as that era's version of bed -and -breakfasts, as well as Pony Express depots, and as the cottages have been proven to be perfectly sound, and as the Riverfront Crossing District's Master Plan calls for the cottages to be preserved, they should be. William R Ingles Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 6, 2014 Emily Kresse Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 6, 2014 Jill Abruzzio Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 6, 2014 Sandra Diaz Compton, CA 90220 MoveOn.org 21 Dec 6, 2014 Please keep these historic cottages. We're loosing more of our town's history each year. Please make a concerted effort to save something. Dillon Goodlaxson Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 6, 2014 Merit Bickner Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 6, 2014 Betsey Lee Richard Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 6, 2014 Shana Kaska Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 6, 2014 cheyenne brooks Ankeny, IA 50021 Dec 6, 2014 Amy Trautwein Staten Island, NY 10301 Dec 6, 2014 Alena Green Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 6, 2014 Gretchen Cleve Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 Roxana Ebert Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Dec 5, 2014 Audrey Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Kimberly Burke Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 MoveOn.org 22 Morgan Henderson Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Catherine Haman Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Larry Fitzpatrick Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 If ya don't listen to the public, YA SUSPECT! Chaim Jensen Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 Thomas Dayton Washington, IA 52353 Dec 5, 2014 Alejandro Madrid, Spain Dec 5, 2014 Karlee Mannix Lisbon, IA 52253 Dec 5, 2014 Emily Schulz Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Kasey bullerman iowa city, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 Martin Roanoke, VA 24015 Dec 5, 2014 Sarah Nepstad Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 MoveOn.org 23 Growth is great. Growth grounded in fraud and at the expense of your citizens isn't so much. Eric Mott Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Elizabeth Boyne Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Jackie Biger Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 Ashley Switzer Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 5, 2014 Pete Sidwell Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 Lynn Sidwell Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 This has been an extremely life changing experience meeting the businesses and fellowship in these areas. Adam Ebert Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Dec 5, 2014 Brad Pector Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Please save these magical examples of our historic city. Let love show you the way to a better day. Bob Hanson Coralivlle, IA 52241 Dec 5, 2014 It's time to stop letting the greed of a few influential families ruin Iowa City. Matt Seeman Gresham, OR 97080 Dec 5, 2014 MoveOn.org 24 Eric Johnson Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Joseph Smith Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 The mansions on Summit Street are not the only history of Iowa City worth preserving. Let's take this opportunity and attention to celebrate the history of Iowa City's working class, upon whose backs our awesome city was built. Karrey Shannon Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 jan olive full iowa city, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Former resident of the neighborhood here. Please save these historic settlements, and with them the character of the neighborhood. Thank you David Burnett Chicago, IL 60626 Dec 5, 2014 Jennifer Morse iowacity, IA 52246 Dec 5, 2014 mary stein Coralville, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 Steve Polyak Coralville, IA 52241 Dec 5, 2014 The cottages are specifically mentioned as historic preservation worthy in the 2014 City comprehensive Plan. Honor the desire of the community to have a historic townscape by the Railroad Station. Pamela Michaud Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 MoveOn.org 25 Dear City Council, thank you for listening to the voice of our community. We value those cottages, their past, current community -centric role, and would deeply like to be able to look forward to their future. We support setting a public hearing on this matter Matthieu Biger Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 Lived in IC for 8 years during grad school. Richard Downe San Jose, CA 95113 Dec 5, 2014 john brusen E Perth, Australia Dec 5, 2014 Amy Sawyer Corning, IA 50841 Dec 5, 2014 Theresa Biancheri Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 Justin Rutz Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Cordelia Logan Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 5, 2014 Adrienne Rose Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Robert Steed Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 5, 2014 Andrew Williams Coralville, IA 52241 Dec 5, 2014 Kara Prior Iowa City, IA 52245 MoveOn.org 26 Dec 5, 2014 mark grulke Iowa City Ia, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 Along with the history they have, these cottages and the whole block they are on currently support a style of business that is being bulldozed and forced out of Iowa City. We need to do what we can to save them, and we need to be skeptical of folks who stand to profit greatly from razing them. Al Raymond Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 5, 2014 Deborah Hannen Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 5, 2014 Linzee McCray Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Kurt Friese Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Lauren Seruya Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 Timothy Rask Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Kim Ewert Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 Melody Dworak Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 Karern Nichols Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 5, 2014 Laura McClure Vinton, IA 52349 Dec 5, 2014 MoveOn.org 27 You don't get to be on UNESCO's City of Literature list by bulldozing the birthplace of literary movements. One of the selling point of Iowa City is its dedication to the arts and preserving its unique historical treasures, not new McMansions or apartment complexes. Every time you bulldoze another national treasure, you remove another selling point. To put it in marketing speak, you don't grow your brand by imitation. You grow your brand by highlighting and growing what differentiates you from your competitors. CostCo doesn't beat Wal-Mart by a race to the bottom, it beats it by having a better class of product and treating its employees like human beings. Prairie Lights doesn't try to beat Amazon at book prices. It wins by being different. If you want to grow the Iowa City brand, don't bulldoze everything to put in generic apartments and another bar. Otherwise, Iowa City is no different than any other city of its size, except we have blizzards and tornadoes. Those are not a selling point. Bob Ramsey Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 5, 2014 Garry Klein Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 James Pobst Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 5, 2014 Sacha Wyckoff Iowa city, IA 52245 Dec 5, 2014 I believe in the preservation of historic architecture Julia Venzke Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Dec 5, 2014 F. John Herbert Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Dec 5, 2014 Please save these unique cottages. Patti Santangelo Anacortes, WA 98221 Dec 5, 2014 The character of Iowa City's historic buildings is a real asset to the City. Let's protect our history and slow down when mistakes are about to happen (thinking of the 500 block of East Washington). Sharon DeGraw Iowa City, IA 52245 MoveOn.org 28 Dec 5, 2014 Kelly carney Iowa city, IA 52246 Dec 5, 2014 Please save the cottages. Warren T Holloway Homewood, IL 60430 Dec 4, 2014 Michael Chamberlain Iowa City, IA 52240-7812 Dec 4, 2014 Please do not remove one of the iconic features of this part of town. We really should try to keep the things that make our town unique around. J Aaron Scott Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Tom Langdon North Liberty, IA 52317 Dec 4, 2014 I would like to have a public meeting held, and I would also like to come to a solution with the current property owner (Ted Pacha) that will be beneficial to all parties involved. Joseph Pettit Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 4, 2014 The history and spirit of Iowa City need to be protected. This constant redevelopment cannot continue to go on unchecked. Cameron Johnson Coralville, IA 52241 Dec 4, 2014 Neo McAdams Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 Leah deMatta Coralville, IA 52241 Dec 4, 2014 MoveOn.org 29 Bethany Condon Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 4, 2014 dave moore Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 I am a passionate lover of history and these cottages are intrinsically, historically valuable and their current residents represent the great Iowa City flavor of local businesses. Madeline Cole Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 save our heritage joan dinnel iowa city, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 jesse walton emeryville, CA 94608 Dec 4, 2014 It's in the riverfront plan to keep the cottages. We should do whatever we can to do so and not be misled by the developer who wants to tear them down. Craig carney IOWA CITY, IA 52246 Dec 4, 2014 MoveOn.org 30 Yale Cohn Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Cheryl Walsh Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Brittni Gray Moville, IA 51039 Dec 4, 2014 Larry Miller coralville, IA 52241 Dec 4, 2014 Please save the cottages. Every year we lose historic homes and buildings in this city and we need to work to save what we have left. Alyssa Bowman Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 We cannot retrieve our history if we continue to destroy it. Barbara McKenna Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Joe Milik Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 Meggan Fisher Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Peter Bixler IOWA CITY, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 I support a public hearing. Josh Langseth Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 MoveOn.org 31 Gregory Peak Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Sally Terukina North Liberty, IA 52317 Dec 4, 2014 Naomi Hospodarsky Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Abraham J Kline Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 Teresa Mangum Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Abigail Ravn Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 Dina Bishara Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 Casey Daley Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 Alyse Burnside IOWA CITY, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Barbara Buss Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Kevin Shannon Iowa city, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Ian Lyttle Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 MoveOn.org 32 Lori A Fisher Iowa City, IA 52245-4008 Dec 4, 2014 Danielle Bogs Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 4, 2014 Jennifer Sessions Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 The city supposedly wants not to interfere with "the market," and also wants to support new, entrepreneurial small business. But now, the city seems ready taking an active role in choosing to eliminate several businesses (and livelihoods) of the type the city supposedly supports, apparently to appease other business interests. At the very least, compensation and guaruntee of office space at the same location and cost to the current business owners should be part of any plans. Holly Hart Iowa City, IA 52244 Dec 4, 2014 Jason Bean Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 4, 2014 Alyssa Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 Bruce Schwalm Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Nialle Sylvan Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 Leslie schwalm Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 Cynthia Greene WEST BRANCH, IA 52358 Dec 4, 2014 Todd Bowers Iowa City, IA 52245 MoveOn.org 33 Dec 4, 2014 Iowa City is my home town. Very dear to my heart. Pamela Poggenpohl Jupiter, FL 33458 Dec 4, 2014 Ross Meyer Iowa City, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 Carl Dunn Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Cindy Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 sam mitchell Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 We need to preserve iconic Iowa City structures - enough of the new Marc Moen and other new developers destroying the character of the city, and worse, taking TIF funding to finance projects that aren't economically viable on their own! Aletia Morgan East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Dec 4, 2014 vernacular architecture is an important part of our history! Hannah O'Connell Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 The cottages are highly important to the City of Iowa City. They tell the story of our pioneers, our growth as a city, and the expansion of the poetry movement. The cottage meet the current comprehensive plan for Riverfront Crossings, which calls for "cottages " in the design. The Hodge proposal does not meet the comprehensive plan. Alicia Trimble Iowa City, IA 52240-2308 Dec 4, 2014 Brennan Ayres Iowa city, IA 52240 MoveOn.org 34 Dec 4, 2014 William Heinz Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Alexandra Geraets Iowa City, 1A 52246 Dec 4, 2014 Jim Calkins IOWA CITY, IA 52245 Dec 4, 2014 The firm that falsely claimed the cottages were unstable should also be investigated for fraud. Lindsay Park Iowa City, IA 52246 Dec 4, 2014 Why would anyone want to live in this neighborhood once these buildings are gone? It's just an extension of the ever growing drunken student ghetto. You cannot recreate the kind of character that these buildings contain. Enough already!! Todd Thelen Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 Benjamin David Steele Iowa City, 1A 52245 Dec 4, 2014 Jennifer E. Scott Iowa City, IA 52240 Dec 4, 2014 MoveOn.org 35 Marian Karr From: Marybeth Slonneger <mbslonn@mchsi.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 2:45 PM To: Council; Bob Miklo; Ginalie Swaim; Alicia Trimble Subject: RR Cottages This correspondence will become a public record. Dear Council Members, We are coming to grips with a preservation issue again. The argument has been made that the fate of the cottages rests on a sensitivity to the owner of the properties, but what about sensitivity to our historic past that can't be put back in place, as the adjustment of commercial properties can be? In a democratic society, why is it that we can't meet as a community and discuss what will become of our past? The charge has been made that this is so last minute --that Friends of Historic Preservation and the Historic Preservation Commission should have been on top of it ... were supposed to have discovered the value of these properties long ago. Knowing that both these boards are not paid and that in volunteering their time, members may not have uncovered the minutia of every building in the city, suggests that this will not be the last time an historic building comes before council. It is our fate that members of this council are in place at this moment when more buildings are slated for destruction. In my mind, I visualized these cottages as a magnet for the newly planned high-rises and a contrast in scale, materials, height, age, style, and aesthetics. What could be more ideal than a book shop already in place, and a few small businesses; perhaps a little restaurant or coffee shop would have been great in one of them. What potential to add beauty and enjoyment to a new neighborhood by preserving a little bit of the old. As I do research on the historic downtown, it grieves me to think of their loss. Sincerely, Marybeth Slonneger Marian Karr From: council@iowa-city.org Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 12:51 AM To: Council Subject: Cottages Form Submission New Form Submission Name: Kevin L Kooyman Email: Kooymanartworks(c�r�,aol.com Message:Not exactly the most democratic way of running a city. In the past I have thought of Iowa City as being more transparent and not having the reckless disregard for historic buildings and old trees as the University of Iowa and the city of Coralville have. Should it be expected that all community members be aware of every builders intent in advance or not have a forum to debate the worthiness of yet another four or five story cookie cutter building with excessively high retail and office rental space? I doubt developers want or would allow community input. See University Heights overly large structure planned in a residential neighborhood or the vacant retail spaces of the new buildings on Gilbert Street. Is there really a market for more of this? How about pursuing a department store to come back to Iowa City? Be honest if you only want Moen type high end developments and want to drive out small start up Mom & Pop ventures. That would be ironic in a city with a university that proudly promotes it's entrepreneurship laboratory. Do you want Iowa City to become West Des Moines or suburban Chicago or remain a community that interweaves high end with affordable businesses and housing? A true democracy has room for both. I will be sure to get some pictures before the wrecking ball flies. Is the train station safe? I now live in North Liberty and we have no town center just one long Coralville-like row of strip malls. You have no idea how unique and attractive Iowa City is. Don't ruin it's charm. These cottages are the retail equivalent to the residential Moffitt cottages. Kevin L Kooyman Form submitted from website: www.ic-fhp.org Visitor IP address: 166.181.83.83 Marian Karr From: Tom Markus Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 10:00 AM To: Marian Karr Cc: Doug Boothroy; John Yapp; Tim Hennes; Stan Laverman; Eleanor M. Dilkes; Geoff Fruin; Simon Andrew Subject: FW: Cottages From: John Yapp Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 8:46 AM To: James Throgmorton athrogmo@yahoo.com) Cc: Tom Markus; Marian Karr; Doug Boothroy; Tim Hennes; Stan Laverman; Eleanor M. Dilkes Subject: FW: Cottages Jim —Thanks for your email - Tom forwarded it to me for a response - The timing of the structural engineer's report was due to the rezoning application which was submitted several months ago (and has now been withdrawn). After the Planning and Zoning Commission started discussing the potential for preserving the cottages, the property owner commissioned the structural engineer's report as a third party review of their condition, to determine if they were sound enough (or not) to be integrated somehow into a larger development. From discussions with the property owner, I believe he was as surprised as we were with the severity of the result and recommendations in the engineer's report, which stated "the structures pose a danger to occupants and bystanders. I would strongly recommend they be vacated as soon as possible and be razed." Regarding past inspections, rental housing inspections are done to verify that the property meets the minimum standards of the Iowa City Housing Code. The only property that has a rental permit and was inspected by City inspectors was 608 S Dubuque Street. Specifically Housing Inspectors are looking to verify very basic health life safety issues in residential property. During the last inspection a question was raised by the inspector about a crack in the back wall. This was repaired by a brick masonry contractor to the satisfaction of the inspector. Iowa City Inspectors are not structural engineers. Building Inspectors do conduct inspections that result in issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO). These inspections are final inspections of new buildings, or when a permit is issued for a change of occupancy in an existing building. Our permitting software, which goes back to 1992, does not indicate that there were construction projects since 1992 that would warrant the issuance of a new Certificate of Occupancy. Permits were issued for the installation of new roofs on 608, 610 and 614 S. Dubuque Street in 2004 and a permit to was issued in 2006 to install a ceiling and restroom in an existing office space at 610 S. Dubuque St. When presented with the report from the licensed structural engineer, our staff took the appropriate steps of issuing a notice of violation requiring the property owner to correct the issue. I would note that in contrast to the first engineer's report that recommended the properties be 'razed' our staff gave the option of repair to the property owner. I hope this answers your question, John Yapp From: James Throgmorton [mailto:jthrogmo@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 11:02 AM To: Tom Markus Subject: Cottages Hi Tom. I am puzzled by part of the review process concerning the 3 cottages. The staff has regularly inspected all or some of those buildings for years. I understand that at least one of them was inspected as recently as a year ago. How could it be that those inspections did not reveal that one or more of those buildings were in such a state of disrepair that they constituted an immediate danger to occupants' health and safety, and hence that the structures need would need, as John Yapp's Nov 24 memo states, "to be vacated, and the nuisance be abated either through repair or demolition"? How could it be that such a state of disrepair could be identified only at the moment when the owner of the property wanted to demolish the buildings, sell the property, and thereby enable the new owner to develop a much larger structure? Jim Office of Mayor City of Iowa City 410 East Washington St Iowa City, IA 52240 ^"tce re7 ,J 922 NORTH DODGE STREET IOWA CITY, IOWA 52245 319 351-1003 December 11, 2014 Dear Mayor Hayek, I am outraged about the Council's "ptucess" regarding public comment on the S. Dubuque St Cottages. What a sham! Three times I came to make comments and three times was told we haven't enough time to take comments on that issue. The special meeting set on 12/9 at 7:00 am was preordained to limit public comment. Since you restricted the meeting to one-hour and cut off comments with people waiting in line to speak. An issue that has generated this much public interest and whose outcome can lead to the obliteration of the subject at issue surely deserves more thoughtful consideration. I hope there is some action that can be taken to stay the demolition order and schedule a public meeting for proper discussion of this issue. The public needs to hear all arguments and weigh in. Preserving the City's history deserves nothing less. Sincerely, (-----,Wce Frey C -- r7 "+ CITY OF IOWA CITY -- CITY OF IOWA CITY MEMORANDUM UNESCO CITY OF UTERATURE Date: December 3, 2014 To: City Council From: Eleanor Dilkes, City Attorney Re: Update — Notice of Violations - 608, 610 and 614 S. Dubuque Street (Cottages) As you know, a Notice of Violation was issued to the property owner on November 24, 2014 after the City received a report by a licensed professional engineer concluding that the structures posed a "danger to occupants and bystanders" and recommending that the "buildings be vacated as soon as possible." As stated in John Yapp's earlier memo to the City Manager, City staff takes a conservative approach in the enforcement of the City's building and housing codes. While the original deadline of December 8 has been extended, the Notice of Violation will not be rescinded. City staff appreciates that there are reports from two structural engineers which reach different conclusions regarding the severity of the conditions and how they should be remedied. However, City staff cannot and need not make a determination as to which is the better or more valid report. The City does not employ structural engineers. A determination as to which engineer is better qualified and has the most valid opinion would require the hiring of a third structural engineer. Even then, as anyone who has witnessed the battle of experts knows, such analysis is rarely definitive. Most importantly, the City does not need to make a determination as to whether the conditions can or should be abated by repair, as the second report concludes, or demolition, as the first report concludes. As the City has stated on several occasions, City enforcement staff will not dictate which option is chosen. That determination can be made by the property owner and is likely governed, in part, by whatever leasehold interest the tenants may have in the properties. The City Code allows the City to take formal enforcement action either administratively or by issuance of a municipal infraction with the District Court. With violations of this nature it is the City's practice to seek abatement through the Courts. In order to preserve its ability to obtain a judicial remedy in the event that the violations are not cured, the City has filed three municipal infractions against Theo Resources LLC (the property owner) for maintaining a dangerous building in violation of the City Code. The requested relief is that the buildings be vacated and the violations be abated before the property is re -occupied. An initial appearance (the time when the Defendant pleads guilty or not guilty) has been set for January 8, 2015. Because it is the owner who the City alleges to be in violation of the City Code, only the owner is a named Defendant in the municipal infractions. The City has received communications from Rockne Cole, attorney for the tenants at 608 and 610 S. Dubuque, demanding a hearing to resolve the conflicting reports and assess whether the violations can be abated through repair. I have provided Mr. Cole with a copy of the municipal infractions and told him that should the tenants seek to intervene in the Court action the City would not object. A decision whether to allow intervention would be made by the Court. It is my understanding that Mr. Cole and the owner's attorney, Mr. McCarragher, have been communicating in an attempt to resolve their clients' differences. Please give me a call if you have questions. Cc: Tom Markus, City Manager Geoff Fruin, Assistant City Manager Marian Karr, City Clerk Doug Boothroy, Director NDS John Yapp, Coordinator Development Services Sue Dulek, First Assistant City Attorney Jim McCarragher, Attorney for owner Rockne Cole, Attorney for tenants of 608 and 610 S. Dubuque THEO RESOURCES, LLC December 11, 2014 COPY FOR YOUR 114FOR�TlOtq Friends of Historic Preservation Attn: Alicia Trimble P.O. Box 2001 Iowa City, IA 52244 Dear Ms. Trimble: I am writing to you regarding my letter of December 5, 2014 and offers regarding 608, 610, and 614 S. Dubuque Street contained in that letter. Based on your remarks in front of the City Council on December 9, 2014 in your official capacity as the Executive Director of the Friends of Historic Preservation, as well as your statements and interviews with the media, Theo Resources, LLC considers all offers made by letter to the Friends of Historic Preservation on December 5, 2014 rejected, and all previous offers are of no force and effect. Sincere r Theodore H. Pacha, Manager Theo Resources, LLC Copy to: Iowa City Historical Preservation Commission Iowa City Council DEC 12 2014 City Clerk Iowa City, Iowa Marian Karr From: Todd Kimm <petitions-noreply@moveon.org> Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 11:36 AM To: Council Subject: I'm the 55th signer: "Save Your Cottages — Protect Iowa City's Literary History" Dear Iowa City's Councilmen and women, I just signed a petition addressed to you titled Save Your Cottages — Protect Iowa City's Literary History. So far, 55 people have signed the petition. You can reach me directly by replying to this email. Or, post a response for MoveOn.org to pass along to all petition signers by clicking here: http://petitions.moveon.org/target talkback.html?tt=tt-85485-custom-52361- 20241211-KPS The petition states: "Dear Iowa City Council Members, While I am not a citizen of your city, however, as a lover of knowledge and reading, I consider myself a global citizen of your community following your assignation of one of only nine UNESCO Cities of Literature, the only city in the United States to carry this designation. I am writing to thank you for setting a special meeting to discuss the historic cottages which reside on the 600 block of South Dubuque Street. I am strongly in support of your city holding an open public hearing for discussion to be held and action steps created for the purpose of turning these repositories of local history into ones which will be upheld and maintained for future generations by granting them official landmark status. While all three cottages show -case important parts of your city's history, the property of 610 S. Dubuque Street is of particular importance to the storied history of Iowa City, particularly its history as a literary community. It once served as the starting point for the only nationwide literary movement to start out of Iowa City, the Actualist Movement in the Arts. As a movement, this literary ideology spread across the nation, influencing writers and poets for decades. As an avid reader who holds a profound appreciation for the historical preservation of the places and institutions which host writers and those who turn their writings into books, I'm grateful that you as a council are willing to set aside discussion for the future preservation of these important pieces of your city's history, and I look forward to seeing you reach a resolution as a community that affords these historical properties the landmark status that they each so richly deserve. Thank you," My additional comments are: You will be remembered for what happens here. To download a PDF file of all of your constituents who have signed the petition, including their addresses, click this link: http://petitions.moveon.org/deliver pdf.html?job_id=1367227&target type=custom&target_id=52361 To download a CSV file of all of your constituents who have signed the petition, including their addresses, click this link: http://petitions.moveon.org/deliver pdf html?job id=1367227&target type=custom&target id=52361&csv=1 Todd Kimm Amana, IA Marian Karr From: Richard Carlson <droeshout@gmail. com> Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 3:21 PM To: Council Subject: Dubuque Street cottages Dear City Council Members, I am writing to you in response to the City Council's decision on December 9 not to hold a public hearing to consider the landmark nomination of the three brick cottages at 608, 610 and 614 South Dubuque Street. As a professional architectural historian and a past member of the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission, I was surprised to hear from several Council members that their "no" votes would be based on a belief that efforts to preserve the cottages were an "eleventh hour" preservation attempt that did not follow standard procedures for identifying and designating landmark buildings. This was surprising because the City itself initiated those procedures with regard to the cottages more than two years ago, a length of time that is difficult to characterize as "eleventh hour." Standard procedures for identifying and protecting historic properties have been well established for decades, both nationally and in Iowa City. The procedure includes the following steps: survey, identification, evaluation, nomination and designation. First, a historic survey is conducted in an area. This may be a reconnaissance survey, which focuses more on the general history and architecture of a survey area, or it may be an intensive survey, which provides more property -specific information. Second, based on the results of the survey, specific properties are identified that appear to meet the necessary criteria for designation as historic landmarks. Third, properties that have been identified as likely to be historic are evaluated more thoroughly, using additional research if necessary, to determine conclusively whether or not they meet the requirements for historic designation. Fourth, if a property is found to meet those requirements, a historic landmark or historic district nomination is prepared. Finally, the nomination is reviewed by the relevant governing bodies, which in Iowa City include the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission, and City Council. If the nomination is approved at all levels, the nominated property is designated a historic landmark or historic district. In the case of the Dubuque Street cottages, City planning staff initiated this procedure more than two years ago. The City's Downtown & Riverfront Crossings Master Plan, adopted in January 2013, demonstrates that the City had already completed Steps 1 and 2 of the process outlined above. The cottages had been included in a survey of the Riverfront Crossings District conducted by planning staff, and had been identified as properties that likely meet the criteria for designation as local landmarks. Planning staff were not directed to complete the evaluation and nomination process for the cottages, and no further work to complete the process occurred after the identification step. This is not at all unusual in the preservation planning process. Months or years may elapse between the time a property is first identified as historically important and the time it is nominated for landmark designation. It is worth noting that the absence of progress towards a landmark nomination for the cottages by groups outside of City government after January 2013 was due, at least in part, to the City's Riverfront Crossings plan itself. The plan states that "preservation of these structures [the cottages] should be a goal," which appeared to indicate the City's support for efforts to preserve the cottages. The plan does not limit the methods for preserving the cottages to the granting of a density bonus, although that is the only suggested preservation method identified in the plan. The plan states only that "preservation ... should be a goal," which suggests that the City encourages any method that would lead to preservation, including landmark designation. For the full protection of a historic property, landmark designation is always the preferred option. But with limited time and resources, preservation advocates must choose where to direct their energies. Once the City was on record supporting the preservation of the cottages, other preservation goals seemed to assume a higher priority. Efforts to preserve the cottages resumed two months ago when the property owner applied for a permit to rezone several contiguous properties that included the three cottages. Because of the increased threat to the buildings created by this rezoning application, Steps 3 and 4 of the preservation process—evaluation and nomination—were completed in rapid succession. We are now in Step 5 of the process, in which the historic landmark nomination has been submitted to the City for consideration by the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission, and ultimately, if approved by both commissions, City Council. Because the efforts to preserve the cottages are at least two years old rather than "eleventh hour"; because the standard procedure for identifying, evaluating and nominating historic properties has been followed with regard to the cottages; and because the City itself has stated that preservation of the cottages is a goal, I urge the Council to follow the recommendation in the City's Downtown & Riverfront Crossings Master Plan and vote to approve the historic landmark nomination of the cottages when it comes before the Council. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Richard Carlson Iowa City 4 - C� Marian Karr From: Jennifer E. Scott <petitions@moveon.org> Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 6:27 PM To: Council Subject: 349 signers: Landmark the Cottages — Protect Iowa City's History petition Dear Iowa City's City Council, I started a petition to you titled Landmark the Cottages — Protect Iowa City's History. So far, the petition has 349 total signers. You can post a response for us to pass along to all petition signers by clicking here: http://petitions.moveon.or /g target talkback.html?tt=tt-85484-custom-52360-20241211-Mkr27t The petition states: "Dear Iowa City Council Members, I am writing to thank you for setting a special meeting to discuss the historic cottages which reside on the 600 block of South Dubuque Street. I am strongly in support of holding an open public hearing for discussion to be held and action steps created for the purpose of turning these repositories of local history into ones which will be upheld and maintained for future generations by granting them official landmark status. Having the unique position in our city of all three properties still standing as neighbors which show off a beautiful Greek revival style of architecture while representing the low-income and working class history of our community's heritage. While all three cottages show -case important parts of our city's history, the property of 610 S. Dubuque Street is of particular importance to the storied history of Iowa City. It once served as the starting point for the only nationwide literary movement to start out of Iowa City, the Actualist Movement in the Arts. As a movement, this literary ideology spread across the nation, influencing writers and poets for decades. As a citizen, I'm grateful that you as a council are willing to set aside discussion for the future preservation of these important pieces of our city's history, and I look forward to seeing these properties receive the landmark statuses they deserve. Thank you," To download a PDF file of all your constituents who have signed the petition, including their addresses, click this link: http://petitions.moveon.or /dg eliver pd£html?job id=1367361&target type=custom&target id=52360 To download a CSV file of all of your constituents who have signed the petition, including their addresses, click this link: http://petitions.moveon.org/deliver pdfhtml?job id=1367361&target type=custom&target id=52360&csv=1 Thank you. --Jennifer E. Scott If you have any other questions, please email petitionsgmoveon. orQ. The links to download the petition as a PDF and to respond to all of your constituents will remain available for the next 14 days. 1-i --C (F ) Marian Karr From: Jennifer E. Scott <petitions@moveon.org> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 10:27 PM To: Council Subject: 359 signers: Landmark the Cottages — Protect Iowa City's History petition Dear Iowa City's City Council, I started a petition to you titled Landmark the Cottages — Protect Iowa City's History. So far, the petition has 359 total signers. You can post a response for us to pass along to all petition signers by clicking here: http://petitions.moveon.or /g target talkback.html?tt--n-85484-custom-52360-20241214-VgehN3 The petition states: "Dear Iowa City Council Members, I am writing to thank you for setting a special meeting to discuss the historic cottages which reside on the 600 block of South Dubuque Street. I am strongly in support of holding an open public hearing for discussion to be held and action steps created for the purpose of turning these repositories of local history into ones which will be upheld and maintained for future generations by granting them official landmark status. Having the unique position in our city of all three properties still standing as neighbors which show off a beautiful Greek revival style of architecture while representing the low-income and working class history of our community's heritage. While all three cottages show -case important parts of our city's history, the property of 610 S. Dubuque Street is of particular importance to the storied history of Iowa City. It once served as the starting point for the only nationwide literary movement to start out of Iowa City, the Actualist Movement in the Arts. As a movement, this literary ideology spread across the nation, influencing writers and poets for decades. As a citizen, I'm grateful that you as a council are willing to set aside discussion for the future preservation of these important pieces of our city's history, and I look forward to seeing these properties receive the landmark statuses they deserve. Thank you," To download a PDF file of all your constituents who have signed the petition, including their addresses, click this link: http://petitions.moveon.org/deliver pdf html?job id=1369073&targ_et type=custom&target id=52360 To download a CSV file of all of your constituents who have signed the petition, including their addresses, click this link: http://petitions.moveon.org/deliver pdf.html?job id=1369073&target type=custom&tarLg_et id=52360&csv=1 Thank you. --Jennifer E. Scott Ifyou have any other questions, please email petitions(c�r�,moveon.org. The links to download the petition as a PDF and to respond to all of your constituents will remain available for the next 14 days. 1+ --(� � g-) Marian Karr From: council@iowa-city.org Sent: Friday, December 12, 2014 9:17 AM To: Council Subject: Cottages on Dubuque Submission New Form Submission Name: charles sheen Email: msheen&gmail.com Message:Dear Mr Pacha, I am writing to ask you to please reconsider and withdraw your Notice Of Termination Of Tenancy to your tenants at 608, 610 and 614 South Dubuque Street in Iowa City. An independent structural engineer's report by Shanna Duggan of Morning Star Studio conducted November 24 2014 confirms what Iowa City Building Inspectors have concluded for so many years: the buildings on these properties are not unsound. The November 24 report has determined quite clearly that these buildings are suitable for tenancy. Contrary to Hodge's contention, you are not and have never been a poor steward of your properties. Your concern that you may be too exposed to potential liability due to the inspection report paid for by Hodge Construction is understandable. However, the Hodge report is inaccurate and is easily be proven to misrepresent the truth regarding the soundness of 608, 610 and 614 South Dubuque Street. The Hodge report was both misleading and malintended, as proven by the structural inspection conducted November 24 2014. Mr Pacha, your exposure is therefore no greater than it's ever been. The City of Iowa City will be presented the November 24 inspection report to satisfy its Vacate and Abate order. Please note as well that the November 24 inspection was paid for thanks to an ambitious fundraising effort by Alicia Trimble of the Friends of Historic Preservation, and that all additional funds will be offered to you, doing business as Theo Resources LLC, to effect any repairs requested by the City of Iowa City. I respectfully ask that your Notice Of Termination Of Tenancy be withdrawn. I respectfully ask that you send this letter to your attorney, and I promise you that the moment the November 24 inspection report is received, it will be provided to you. I further respectfully ask that you give serious consideration to selling the properties to the current tenants, or other interested buyers, who would gladly assume maintenance and responsibility for the existing buildings. It's not too late to allow your renters at 608, 610 and 614 South Dubuque Street, as well as on the rest of the 600 block of South Dubuque Street, to continue their tenancy. Thank you for your time and consideration. Form submitted from website: www.salvagebam.org Visitor IP address: 107.130.125.207 1-� -� (�? -) Marian Karr From: Nic Arp <arp.nic@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 12, 2014 10:59 PM To: Council Subject: unique Dear Iowa City Council: I'd like to add my voice to those in favor of preserving the South Dubuque Street cottages. Cool towns are cool because of interesting little pockets, like the area around the old train depot. Especially as the Riverfront Crossing area gets developed, having a unique little neighborhood in its midst will only be an asset, and will heighten the appeal of the broader area in 15 or 20 years. There's plenty of room for development in the Riverfront Crossing area without targeting the depot area. I urge you to move to preserve the depot neighborhood, starting with encouraging the Planning and Zoning Commission to stop, at least for further discussion and review, the proposed development at that site. Thanks for your consideration. Nic Arp 2843 Brookside Drive Iowa City IA 522457905 armnicn.amail.com 319.621. 4f (10) Marian Karr From: m.j.kelly <m.j.kelly@earthlink.net> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 4:38 PM To: Council Subject: Police Accountability To the Members of the City Council: All across the nation people are protesting police violence. Some protesters are asking jurisdictions to mandate "diversity" or "sensitivity" training for police departments. I worked for 25 years in the movement to end violence against women (including eleven years as an administrator in city and county government), and a further six years as a professional trainer for city employees, supervisors and managers. My experience tells me that training is a great antidote to ignorance, and an effective way to help people meet goals, improve performance and achieve excellence. However, training is not the answer to pervasive problems of police brutality and wanton use of deadly force. Iowa City's Citizens Police Review Board tracks complaints and makes recommendations, but it does not have the power to hold sworn officers accountable for their actions. As long as police officers are protected from the consequences of their misconduct, citizens, particularly people of colour, will never be safe. In the past, like firefighters, police were supposed to be willing to take risks to preserve public safety. Today their motto is, "whatever it takes to get home at the end of my shift." Instead of being held to a high standard of conduct, they hide behind the Peace Officers Bill Of Rights. Instead of facing independent investigations, police rely on the "Blue Wall of Silence" and biased internal investigations to avoid accountability. This simply cannot continue. Elected officials must take action to stop police violence. It is a matter of life and death. Me/yssa Jo Ke//y Actress & Activist m. L.kelly@earthlink. net Me/yssa Jo Kelly Actress & Activist m.i.keH)t@earthlink.net I