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Home My WebLink About2017-05-02 ProclamationCity of Iowa City, Iowa PROCLAMATION Whereas, the bicycle is an economical, environmentally sound, and effective means of transportation, recreation, and fitness; and Whereas, the bicycle is considered a legitimate vehicle in all 50 states and is entitled to legal and responsible use of all public roads in Iowa, except interstate highways; and Whereas, increased use of the bicycle will benefit all citizens by improving air quality, reducing traffic congestion and noise, decreasing use of and dependence upon finite energy resources and will foster healthy lifestyles; and Whereas, the City of Iowa City has an ongoing commitment to encourage bicycling as a viable mode of transportation and recreation; and Whereas, the month of May has been declared Johnson County Bike to Work Month, and the City of Iowa City supports bicycling to work; and Whereas, the League of American Bicyclists has established the month of May as National Bicycle Month. Now, therefore, I, James A. Throgmorton, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2017 to be Bike to Work Month in Iowa City, IA, and encourage all citizens to ride their bicycles to work, to the store, to the park, to school, and with friends and family to promote the many benefits achieved from bicycling. I/ -G, James A.111roginorton, Ma or Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 2nd day of May, 2017 r City of Iowa City, Iowa PROCLAMATION Whereas, the bicycle is an economical, environmentally sound, d effective means of transportation, recreation, and fitness; and Whereas, the bicycle considered a legitimate vehicle in all 0 states and is entitled to legal and responsible a of all public roads in Iowa, excep terstate highways; and Whereas, increased use the bicycle will benefit all ci ' by improving air quality, reducing traffic congestion noise, decreasing use of an dependence upon finite energy resources and will fost healthy lifestyles; and Whereas, the City of Iowa Ci has an ongoing co tment to encourage bicycling as a viable mode of transportation an recreation; and Whereas, the month of May has en declared J on County Bike to Work Month, and the City of Iowa City supports 'cycling to ork; and Whereas, the League of American Bi clis has established the month of May as National Bicycle Month. Now, therefore, I, James A. Throgmorto ayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2017 to be Bike to Work in Iowa City, IA, and encourage all c' izens to ride the' icycles to work, to the store, to the park, to school, and withfrie and family to pro ote the many benefits achieved from bicycling. James A. Thmgmorton, ayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 2nd day of May, 2017 IOWA CITY I CORALVILLE I NORTH LIBERTY I UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS Tuesday, May 2 Eastside Bike Night Family Ride Court Hill Park, IC 6:30-7:30 pm Start off the month with the first of weekly family rides. Friday, May 5 Fix A Flat Lunchtime Learning Johnson County Administration Building 913 S. Dubuque St, IC I Noon -1 pm Saturday, May 6 Move Naturally to the Market Iowa City Farmers Market Chauncey Swan Ramp 7:30-11:30 am Bike or walk and receive $2 voucher. South District Tour Johnson County Admin Building I loam -noon Get to know south Iowa City, stops along the way includeTerryTrueblood Recreation Center, Sycamore Greenway, Alexander School area, Grant Wood School, and Whispering Prairie Wetlands Park. Tuesday, May 9 Women -Trans -Femme Night Iowa City Bike Library 700 S. Dubuque St. 6-8 pm Bicycle -repair education and shop time for women -identified and gender -nonconforming people. Thursday, May 11 How to be a Bike Commuter NL Community Library 520 W. Cherry SL, NL 16-7:30 pm Jon Yetley of Sugar Bottom Bikes teaches you everything you need to know to bike commute, including quick repairs and maintenance. Legal Cycling with Lawyer Jim Iowa City Public Library, Room A 7-8:30 pm Bike Law's Jim Freeman discusses bicycle safety, laws affecting cyclists, dangerous situations, interactions with law enforcement, your legal rights, and legislation affecting bicyclists. He can also speak about bicycle legislation in the 2017 session. Saturday, May 13 Move Naturally to the Market Iowa City Farmers Market Chauncey Swan Ramp 7:30-11:30 am Bike or walk and receive $2 voucher. Monday, May 15 Breakfast of Champions 30th Century Bike, 310 E. Prentiss St., IC 7-9 am Sugar Bottom Bikes, 325 N. Dubuque St., NL 7-9 am IC and NL bicyclists kick off the traditional start to Bike To Work Week with breakfast at their LBS. Monday, May 15 (continued) Car -Bus -Bike Race Start at Coralville Public Library 1401 5th St. 111 am Elected county officials travel by car, bus, and bike along a common commuter route between the Coralville and Iowa City Public Libraries. Join the ride or greet them at the finish. Ladies Bike Night Geoff's Bike & Ski, 816 S. Gilbert St., IC 15:45-7 pm Iowa City Women's Cycling hosts a ladies only group ride followed by drinks and snacks at Bread Garden. Group A for first -timers will ride 10-15 mph for 1-1.5 hours. Group B, for more experienced cyclists, will ride 15-20 mph for 1-1.5 hours. Rain Date is Monday, May 22. Tuesday, May 16 County Cyclist Breakfast Johnson County Administration Building 17-9 am Greet the day, courtesy of Johnson County. And while you're there, be sure to congratulate county staff for its Gold status as a League of American Bicyclists Bike Friendly Business. Wednesday, May 17 New Pi Co-op to Co-op Bike Ride **NEW start* College Green Park, College and Washington Sts. 15:30 pm Traditional mid -month ride where cyclists travel together from College Green Park (note **NEW** location) to enjoy food, beverage, music and fun at the Coralville store. Thursday, May 18 Raindate for New Pioneer Co-op ride (see May 17) TV Underthe Stan North Liberty Community Center 520 W. Cherry St 6-10 pm Another Episode: a binge -watching series presented by Collins Community Credit Union. Watch the first season of NBC's hit show "Parks and Recreation"under the stars. Friday, May 19 Commuter Breakfast World of Bikes, 723 S. Gilbert St. 17:30-9 am Come enjoy WOB's world famous breakfast sandwiches, hash browns, fruit, coffee and juice served up by the smiling crew. How Cycling Spun a Failed Industrial Town Into Economic Gold Coralville City Hall, 1512 7th St. I 10am-Noon Aaron Hautala, of Cuyuna, Minn., share Secrets of Cuyuna as a mountain biking destination that brings in an estimated $21 million annually to the community. Saturday, May 20 Move Naturally to the Market Iowa City Farmers Market Chauncey Swan Ramp 1 7:30-11:30 am Bike or walk and receive $2 voucher. Rubbish Relief Ride Scott Park, IC 1 130-3:30 pm Family bike ride of about 1 mile to pick up trash on the trail from Scott Park to HyVee. End with an ice cream reward at Heyn's ice cream. A casual ride, may stop for fun. Bikes and Brews Reds Alehouse, North Liberty 19 am -5 pm Boulevard Brewing's 5th Annual Bikes and Brews starts at Reds Alehouse, with registration from 8-9 am. Stops along route in Coralville and Iowa City, returning to Reds after party for prizes. Sunday, May 21 May the Bike Bring You to the Market North Liberty Farmer's Market, Penn Landing 11 am -2 pm Leave your car at home and bike or walk for a $2 voucher to spend at the market. The Great Broken Spoke Treasure Hunt The Broken Spoke 757 S. Gilbert St., IC X11 am -5 am Test out your treasure -hunting skills on family - friendly routes in Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty. Bring non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to donate to Johnson County Crisis Center. Monday, May 22 Rain Date for Ladies Ride (See May 15) Tuesday, May 23 U Heights -Geoff Is Bike and Ski Breakfast **NEW" location: University Heights Community Center, 1302 Melrose Ave. (corner of Sunset and Melrose) 16:30-9 am Tasty treats are back for another year to celebrate cycling in U Heights and west Iowa City. Women -Trans -Femme Night Iowa City Bike Library, 700 S. Dubuque St. 6-8 pm Bicycle -repair education and shop time for women -identified and gender -nonconforming people. Thursday, May 25 Writers and Riders: Slow Roll University Heights and Iowa City Start Happy Hollow Park, IC I 6-9pm Neighboring townsjoin forces to offer Johnson County's first Slow Roll. "Writers and Riders"tours notable writerly sites in both towns. Finish at the University Heights Community Center, 1302 Melrose Ave., where riders will be able order Maggi&s Farm Pizza and watch a documentary of long-time resident Dottie Ray. Saturday, May 27 Move Naturally to the Market Iowa City Farmers Market Chauncey Swan Ramp 17:30-11:30 am Bike or walk and receive $2 voucher. Wednesday, May 31 Justthe Start Bike Month Party Big Grove Brewery and Taproom 1225 S. Gilbert St, IC I 5-7pm Salute the end of Bike Month and plan future fun at the Just the Start Bike Month Party at our newest brewery. For times, locations, and more information, visit thinkbicycles.org or"Bike Month 2017 in Johnson County"on Facebook. City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, in 1934 the Hotel Jefferson commissioned Mildred Pelzer, a local artist, to paint 8 large murals for its lobby, and WHEREAS, in consultation with a group of prominent Iowa Citians, transportation was chosen as a theme for the murals; and WHEREAS, all 8 murals depicted historic Iowa City scenes from 1838 through 1902; and WHEREAS, of the 5 known surviving murals, 2 — Railroad Comes to Iowa City (1856) and Stage Ready (1855) — have been at Longfellow Elementary School since the 1970's; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Community School District has agreed to loan those murals to the City of Iowa City where Railroad Arrives will be displayed at the Iowa City Public Library and Stage Ready will be displayed at the Senior Center during the 15 - month remodeling of Longfellow. NOW, THEREFORE, I, James A. Throgmorton, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim May 2017 through August 2018 to be MILDRED PELZER MURAL APPRECIATION YEAR and encourage all citizens to avail themselves of this opportunity to view these murals and reflect on the artistry of Mildred Pelzer and the historic period of our city which she captured 83 years ago. M or Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 2 day of May, 2017 J City of Iowa City PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, in 19 4 the Hotel Jefferson commissioned ildred Pelzer, a local artist, to paint 8 large murals r its lobby; and WHEREAS, in consul tion with a group of promine t Iowa Citians, transportation was chosen as a theme for thl murals; and WHEREAS, all 8 murals dela ted historic Iowa and \\ WHEREAS, of the S known svm mtu (1856) and Stage Ready (1855) — hav been at 1970's; and WHEREAS, the Iowa City Commu murals to the City of Iowa City where P Public Library and Stage Ready will be month remodeling of Longfellow. NOW, THEREFORE, I, James A/Thrc proclaim May 2017 through August 201 to be scenes from 1838 through 1902; — Railroad Comes to Iowa City Fellow Elementary School since the ool District has agreed to loan those Arrives will be displayed at the Iowa City ;d at the Senior Center during the 15 - MILDRED/PELZF APPRE,i^IATIO and encourage all citizens to avail/themselves of this and reflect on the artistry of Mil ed Pelzer and the 1 captured 83 years ago. Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby MURAL YEAR unity to view these murals period of our city which she Mayor Signed in Iowa City, Iowa, this 2 day of May, 2017