6th St Parking Drop Off Ecumenical Towers
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MEMORANDUM
August27,2005
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Drop-Off Parking on Sixth Street, from Locust Street to the Alley West of
Main Street
A request was received from St. Mary's Home, the Housing Managing Agent for
Ecumenical Towers, and a petition from the residents of Ecumenical Towers, requesting
a curb cut drop-off area in front of the main entrance at 250 West 6th Street.
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends installation of a curb cut/drop-off area on
Sixth Street, from Locust Street to the alley west of Main Street. The area will be used
for pick-up/drop-off only. This curb cut/drop-off area will be paid for by St. Mary's
Home.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
August 26,2005
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Man;;~
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer 7~
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SUBJECT: Drop-Off Parking on Sixth Street, from Locust Street to the Alley
West of Main Street
INTRODUCTION
The City has received a written request from St. Mary's Home, the Housing
Managing Agent for Ecumenical Towers, and a petition from the residents of
Ecumenical Towers regarding safety concerns on Sixth Street, from Locust
Street to the alley west of Main Street.
DISCUSSION
On June 20, 2005, Sister Mary Patricia Conlon, RSM, Care Coordinator of the
Ecumenical Towers, directed a letter expressing concern for the safety of the
tenants as it relates to walking and pick-up/drop-off. On June 21, 2005, a follow-
up letter was received from St. Mary's Home, the Housing Managing Agent for
Ecumenical Towers, that included a petition from its residents requesting a curb
cut drop-off area in front of the main entrance at 250 West 6th Street.
Based on the on-site review of the area with the administrators of Ecumenical
Towers, as well as the submitted plans from the Ecumenical Towers, it has been
determined that all design parameters necessary to develop this drop-off area
have been met.
The cost of th-is curb cut/drop-off area will be that of St. Mary's Home.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on on-site review and review of the submitted plans, I recommend the
installation of the drop-off area on Sixth Street, from Locust Street to the alley
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west of Main Street. The area will be used for the pick-up/drop-off only.
Vehicular or unattended parking in this zone would be prohibited.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to pass the attached ordinance to provide drop-off
parking on Sixth Street, south side, from Locust Street to the alley west of Main
Street.
cc: Bill Schlickman, Traffic Engineering
ORDINANCE NO. 52-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, BY MODIFYING SUBSECTION (d) OF SECTION
32-262 THEREOF PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF DROP-OFF PARKING
ON SIXTH STREET, SOUTH SIDE, FROM LOCUST STREET TO THE ALLEY
WEST OF MAIN STREET
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:
Sixth Street, south side, from Locust Street to the alley west of Main
Street, provided, however, it shall not be unlawful to stop, but only in the drop-off
areas provided, for the sole purpose of and for the time necessary to allow
passengers to enter or exit a vehicle and during which time the vehicle shall not
be unattended.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of September, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
August27,2005
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Drop-Off Parking on Sixth Street, from Locust Street to the Alley West of
Main Street
A request was received from St. Mary's Home, the Housing Managing Agent for
Ecumenical Towers, and a petition from the residents of Ecumenical Towers, requesting
a curb cut drop-off area in front of the main entrance at 250 West 6th Street.
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends installation of a curb cut/drop-off area on
Sixth Street, from Locust Street to the alley west of Main Street. The area will be used
for pick-up/drop-off only. This curb cut/drop-off area will be paid for by St. Mary's
Home.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
August 26,2005
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Man~~
Gus Psi hoyos, City Engineer 7~
TO:
SUBJECT: Drop-Off Parking on Sixth Street, from Locust Street to the Alley
West of Main Street
INTRODUCTION
The City has received a written request from St. Mary's Home, the Housing
Managing Agent for Ecumenical Towers, and a petition from the residents of
Ecumenical Towers regarding safety concerns on Sixth Street, from Locust
Street to the alley west of Main Street.
DISCUSSION
On June 20, 2005, Sister Mary Patricia Conlon, RSM, Care Coordinator of the
Ecumenical Towers, directed a letter expressing concern for the safety of the
tenants as it relates to walking and pick-up/drop-off. On June 21, 2005, a follow-
up letter was received from St. Mary's Home, the Housing Managing Agent for
Ecumenical Towers, that included a petition from its residents requesting a curb
cut drop-off area in front of the main entrance at 250 West 6th Street.
Based on the on-site review of the area with the administrators of Ecumenical
Towers, as well as the submitted plans from the Ecumenical Towers, it has been
determined that all design parameters necessary to develop this drop-off area
have been met.
The cost of th-is curb cut/drop-off area will be that of St. Mary's Home.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on on-site review and review of the submitted plans, I recommend thle
installation of the drop-off area on Sixth Street, from Locust Street to the all~y
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west of Main Street. The area will be used for the pick-up/drop-off only.
Vehicular or unattended parking in this zone would be prohibited. '
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to pass the attached ordinance to provide drop-off
parking on Sixth Street, south side, from Locust Street to the alley west of Main
Street.
cc: Bill Schlickman, Traffic Engineering
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THiE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, BY MODIFYING SUBSECTION (d) OF SECTION
32-262 THEREOF PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF DROP-OFF PARKING
ON SIXTH STREET, SOUTH SIDE, FROM LOCUST STREET TO THE ALLEY
WEST OF MAIN STREET
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:
Sixth Street, south side, from Locust Street to the alley west of Main
Street, provided, however, it shall not be unlawful to stop, but only in the drop-off
areas provided, for the sole purpose of and for the time necessary to allow
passengers to enter or exit a vehicle and during which time the vehicle shall not
be unattended.
Passed, approved and adopted this
day of
,2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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EQUAl HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
St. Mary's Home
2671 Owen Court. Dubuque, IA 52002-1034. (563) 556-5125. FAX: (563) 582-767~
June 21,2005
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Mr. Michael Van Milligan
City Manager
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque,IA 52001-4864
Dear Mr. Van Milligan:
Enclosed please find a petition signed by tenants (If Ecumenical TO\ver related to safety
concerns and the ongoing construction on 6th Street. The issue was brought before the
City Council on Monday, June 20, 2005 and was placed on the agenda for the July 5,
2005 meeting. Also enclosed is the information from Sr. Patricia's presentation.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 556-5125 should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Paul J. 'chroeder
Housing Administrator
Enclosure
St. Mary's Home does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission
or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities.
Hou$ing Managing Agentfor:
Ecu.penical Housing, Ine:.
K4nnedy Manor Apts.
Dubuque
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June 15,2005
Mr. Michael Van Milligen
Manager, City of Dubuque
Dubuque City Council Members
City Hall
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Mr. Van Milligen and City of Dubuque Council Members:
Given the risks involved in the current traffic pattern on West 6th St. and
in view of the fact that construction work is being done on West 6th St.,
the following residents of Ecumenical Tower request a curb cut drop-off
area in front of the main entrance at 250 West 6ili 81.
Respectfully submitted,
June 15,2005
Mr. Michael Van Milligen
Manager, City of Dubuque
Dubuque City Council Members
City Hall
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Mr. Van Milligen and City of Dubuque Council Members:
Given the risks involved in the current traffic pattern on West 6th 81. and
in view of the fact that construction work is being done on West 6th St.,
the following residents of Ecumenical Tower re~uest a curb cut drop-off
area in front'ofthe main entrance at 250 West 6 St.
Respectfully submitted,
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June 15, 2005.
Mr. Michael Van Milligen
Manager, City of Dubuque
Dubuque City Council Members
City Hall
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Mr. Van Milligen and City of Dubuque Council Members:
Given the risks involved in the current traffic pattern on West 6th St. and
in view of the fact that construction work is being done on West 6th St.,
the following residents of Ecumenical Tower re~uest a curb cut drop-off
area in front of the main entrance at 250 West 6 St.
Respectfully submitted,
Jooe 15,2005
Mr. Michael Van Milligen
Manager, City of Dubuque
Dubuque City Council Members
City Hall ~
Dubuque, JA 52001
Dear Mr. Van Milligen and City of Dubuque Council Members:
Given the risks involved in the current traffic pattern on West 6th St. and
in view of the fact that construction work is being done on West 6th St.,
the following residents of Ecumenical Tower re~uest a curb cut drop-off
area in front of the main entrance at 250 West 6 St.
Respectfully submitted,
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June 20, 2005
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Mr. Michael Van Milligan
Manager, City of Dubuque
Dubuque City Council Members
City Hall
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Sister Mary Patricia Conlan, RSM
250 W. 6t1t Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Care Coordinator at the Ecumenical Tower
Re: Safety of our tenants.
DEMOGRAPHICS:
82 tenants
10 tenants between 90 and 97 years of age
22 tenants between 80 and 90 years of age
30 tenants on either a cane, walker or in a wheelchair
REQUEST: A curb cut drop off at the entrance to the Ecumenical Tower at 250 W.
6th street
DANGERS TO OUR TENANTS:
Tenants being dropped off or picked up; cars go by them when they are trying to get
out or into their vehicle with a walker, cane or wheelchair. Cars are driving fast
past them from the city parking lot behind the Tower and from Locust Street onto
6th Street around them in front of the Tower. Some are missed by inches!
Cars come over the curb from Locust Street onto 6th street and go over the curb
from 6th street onto Locust Street.
Cars swing into 6th street from Locust Street to the US Bank and the US Bank
ATM.
Traffic from the festivals, May through September, goes in front of the Tower to the
City Parking Lot behind the Tower and from the City Parking Lot onto 6th Street in!
front of the Tower onto Locust Street. I
During the year traffic for events at Five Flags also goes in front of the Tower to the
City Parking Lot behind the Tower.
During the winter snow is plowed into the curb through which tenants with canes
and walkers must go through or climb over to get into the Mini-bus, Rural Transit
Authority, taxi, or a friend's car.
During the winter parents drop off children for hockey and basketball practice at
Five Flags; their vehicles are parked across from the Tower and behind the Tower
in the City Parking Lot.
WALKING PATTERNS OF OUR TENANTS:
Our tenants walk across 6th street to a bank north of us; they also walk across 6th
street and up the alley to the Town Clock for their evening meal and for meals over
the weekend. Often they cross 6t1t street for the city bus.
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