Overview Ct. Parking RemovalORDINANCE NO. 20-00
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-262(d) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA PROHIBITING PARKING ON
DESIGNATED STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF ADDING OVERVIEW
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa be amended
by adding to Subsection (d) of Section 32-262 the following:
Overview Court, south side. from South Grandview Avenue to its westerly terminus.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of March, 2000.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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27 January 2000
Honorable Mayor & City Council Members
City of Dubuque
Attn: City Clerk
50 W 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Please see attached letter for details of petition and signatures, but basically it is to post no
parking on the south side of Overview Court.
Between 22 January and 27 January, I obtained agreement and signatures from every resident
on Overview Court plus two residences on South Grandview adjacent to Overview Court.
With this unanimous agreement, I would like to request the necessary actions be taken to meet
this request. Your rapid action to this request would be appreciated by all concerned.
Sincerely,
Larry G. McMullen
1755 Overview Court
22 January 2000
Mayor and City Council
City of Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
I am Larry McMullen and live on the turn around at 1755 Overview Court which is a
small street off South Grandview. Overview is a nice residential street but is quite narrow
which creates a potential problem, The problem is that parking is allowed on both sides of
the street and when this happens the street is barley passable in a normal width
automobile. My concern is if an ambulance or fire truck needed to get through with cars
parked on both sides it would be impossible to get between them. Then the emergency
vehicle operator would have to go door to door to find the automobile owners to move
their vehicles and valuable time would be lost.
I have observed that during normal times that most people who live on the street
consistently park on the north side of the street. Therefore, what I would like to request is
that parking only be allowed in the turn around and on the north side of the street. I am
sure it would inconvenience people who come to visit as they would have to park further
away, but if an emergency would occur, the inconvenience would be miminal in
comparison to an emergency vehicle getting down the street.
I personally have contacted every resident that parks on the street and have obtained the
signatures from the ones who agree with this proposal.
Your consideration to this matter is greatly appreciated and please proceed with what
action is necessary to solve this potential problem.
LG McMullen
1755 Overview Ct.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
March 2, 2000
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Overview Court - No Parking Petition
In response to a petition, Public Works Director Mike Koch is recommending the
prohibition of parking on the south side of Overview Court to the cul-de-sac.
I concur with the recommendation at respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
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cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Tim Moerman, Assistant City Manager
Mike Koch, Public Works Director
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
February 29, 2000
TO:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM:
Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:
Overview Court - No Parking Petition
INTRODUCTION
The following is in response to the January 27, 2000 petition from Larry G. McMullen
and all property owners on Overview Court to restrict parking on the south side of
Overview Court, In addition, the residents of the two closest lots to Overview Court
on South Grandview have also signed the petition,
DISCUSSION
Overview Court is only 20 feet in width and currently parking is allowed on both sides
of the street. When vehicles are parked directly opposite each other, there is barely
enough space for one lane of traffic to proceed.
The Police and Fire Departments have indicated their support for the removal of
parking from the portions of Overview Court, as described, in the interest of public
safety and emergency response. A map of the area in question is attached,
RECOMMENDATION
I would, therefore, recommend that parking be removed on the south side of Overview
Court to the cul-de-sac.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached ordinance providing for the
prohibition of parking on the south side of Overview Court to the cul-de-sac.
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Prepared by Bill Schlickman, Traffic Engineering Assistant