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Home My WebLink About2017-12-05 Correspondencer,r CITY OF IOWA CITY 12-05-17 MEMORANDUM Date: November 28, 2017 To: Geoff Fruin, City Manager From: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks and Recreation Director Re: City Council Recognition of Becky and Gary Watts From May 5th May 6t' 2017 Becky and Gary Watts hosted the first 24 Hour Swim Here Event. The goal was to raise $10,000 with the Watts matching dollar for dollar the total amount. 100% of the funds raised were donated to the Iowa City Parks Foundation for use in the Swim Lesson Scholarship Program, supporting the recent Park Master Plan vision for every child to learn how to swim. The ultimate goal is to provide free introductory/ basic skills swim lessons to every child in Iowa City. Taking place at the Watts' private residence, a continuous swim started at 6:00pm on Friday May 5t' and concluded at 6:00pm on Saturday May 6th. A total of 38 swimmers ranging in times from 30 minutes to 3 hours helped to raise $9,465. With Becky and Gary's match the total amount raised was $18,9301 To date the Recreation Department has issued 163 individual scholarships to local youths in Iowa City. Planning has already begun for the 2018 event scheduled for May 5t' -6t', 2018. A special thanks to: Jerry Protheroe, Jim Cantrell, Hal Ide, Tom Casavant, Ben Kieffer and Rose Irlbeck for their work in planning this event. From: Gwen Leslie <artgirl@southslope.net> Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 8:54 AM To: Council Subject: Mazahir Salih Dear Mazahir Salih, I am a resident of North Liberty and former resident of Iowa City. I taught in the ICCSD for twenty nine years. I am writing to congratulate you on your historic appointment to the IC Council! Bravo! 1 am thankful for your accomplishment and look forward to your contributions to our ever expanding, wonderfully diverse IC Community! Sincerely, Gwen Leslie From: Kate Conlow <kate.conlow@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 5:46 PM To: Council Subject: Supporting Rental Cap for Goosetown Dear City Counselors: Because I cannot make this evening's meeting, I'm writing to express my support for extending the revised borders for the rental cap to include Goosetown in the North Side. We have nearly whole blocks in Goosetown that are currently rentals, and while I love the diversity of the neighborhood, ensuring that their is a balance between rentals and owner - occupied properties is crucial. I hope you will support the revised borders that include Goosetown in the capped rental permit district. Thank you, Kate Kate Conlow kate.conlow(dgmail.com Assistant Managing Editor, The Iowa Review Coordinator, The Oakdale Voice Oakdale Prison Newspaper 12-05-17 Kellie Fruehling 4f(3) From: Geoff Fruin Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 12:15 PM To: 'Matthew Cring'; Council Subject: RE: Iowa City Road Safety Mr. Cring, Thank you for your email. The City Council will receive your email. The discussion on red light cameras came up a few years ago and the City ultimately adopted a prohibition on using such technology for traffic enforcement. I can assure you that the Police Department does enforce such violations, but they are obviously limited in their ability to monitor such intersections on a consistent basis. Regarding snow removal, the City Council did more staff this past year in our Streets operation and thus we were able to add a new crew to our plowing and de-icing operations. These additional resources will absolutely help us in our effort to provide safe routes for the traveling public. Again, thank you for your email. Sincerely, Geoff Fruin City Manager I City of Iowa City P: 319.356.5013 Web I Facebook JTwitter From: Matthew Cring [mailto:mcring13612@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 11:04 AM To: Council <Council@iowa-city.org> Subject: Iowa City Road Safety Dear members of City Council, Firstly, thank you for your service to the state of Iowa and the United States of America. I am writing today concerning the safety of drivers on the streets of Iowa City. Every time I am driving, I see a frank disregard for stoplights throughout the city. As the lights change to red, people continue driving through intersections for several seconds. This is extremely dangerous, and I have not seen any action from our local police taken, which I feel has emboldened drivers at intersections. Very often I nearly miss accidents. I have lived throughout several states, and have never before seen such disregard for the laws of the road. I propose that, like many other cities across the USA, traffic cameras be set in place at intersections, such that those who run red lights may be ticketed. This would very quickly bring safety to our streets. I have noticed many intersections are currently equipped with cameras already. Furthermore, the funds that are acquired from this action could be set in place for more salt and personnel to clear roads during winter storms and freezes, which I feel is another area that needs vast improvement in Iowa City to provide safety for its citizens. I understand this would be a significant undertaking, however, I feel that this is an extremely important and pressing issue. There is nothing more important than public safety, and sometimes, it is necessary for the government to take action to ensure the safety of its citizens. Thank you very much for taking time to read this letter. I look forward to your reply, and hope you and your families have a happy Thanksgiving. Sincerely, Matthew R. Cring From: Evan Price <eap20ll@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 27, 2017 1:48 PM To: Council Subject: Post net neutrality internet Hi council, If the FCC decides to get rid of net neutrality will you look into establishing a local ISP so we won't get screwed over by Mediacom who we all know will if they get the chance. Thanks r 1 CITY OF IOWA CIT -0S_T -r� COUNCIL ACTION 06T 7 4f(5) December 5, 2017 Removal of on -street odd/even calendar parking terms on the 100 block of S Johnson Street, establishment of "No Parking Monday — Saturday 8:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m." parking prohibition on the west side of the 100 block of S Johnson Street, and installation of 13 on -street metered parking spaces and establishment of parking meter terms on the east side of the 100 block of S Johnson Street. Prepared By: Emily Bothell; Acting Sr. Transportation Engineering Planner Reviewed By: Kent Ralston; Transportation Planner Mark Rummel; Interim Transportation Services Director Tracy Hightshoe; Interim Neighborhood & Development Services Director Fiscal Impact: No impact Recommendations: Staff: Approval Commission: N/A Attachments: None Executive Summary: As directed by Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 313 of the City Code, this is to advise the City Council of the following action. Pursuant to Section 9-1-3A (10,17); Removal of on -street odd/even calendar parking terms on the 100 block of S Johnson Street. Establishment of "No Parking Monday -Saturday 8:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m." on the west side of the 100 block of S Johnson Street. Installation of (13) on -street metered parking spaces numbered J0100S, J0102S, J0104S, J0106S, J0108S, J0110S, J0112S, J0114S, J0116S, J0118S, J0120S, and J0122S on the east side of the 100 block of S Johnson Street at $1.00/hour with a 2 -hour term and 1 disabled parking space numbered J01 24S at $1.00/hour with a 5 -hour term. This action was requested by the City Council to provide short-term metered parking on S Johnson Street near College Green Park. Kellie Fruehlin From: Clay Claussen <clayclaussen@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2017 2:58 PM late Handouts Distributed To: Council; Geoff Fruin; Juli Seydell Johnson Subject: Clay Claussen, Parks & Rec Commission Appointment Dear Council members: (Date) I am requesting re -appointment to the Iowa City Parks & Recreation Commission for another four-year term. I have served the past eight years, seven as Chair. I have a passion for community health promotion, wellness and fitness with a successful twenty year career and lifelong commitment to helping each and every citizen live a healthy lifestyle. I feel my work is unfinished and I have much to contribute to the ongoing projects, programs and new Master Plan. As a past manager/consultant and current self-employed business person, I appreciate a conservative fiscal approach with aggressive marketing to provide quality offerings. The evolution of City Park, creation of Riverfront Crossings Park and development of the Eastside Sports Park are major projects that will require considerable community support and innovative fund-raising. I will provide continuity to keep us moving forward! I understand the Council wants to provide opportunities for the best qualified citizens to participate in our local government and trust I have earned your continued support. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Best regards, Clay Clayton M. Claussen 27 Green Mountain Drive Iowa City, IA 52245 clayclau ssen @am a i I.com Mobile: 319-331-9911 Home Office: 319-351-HAWK(4295)