Phyllrich Drive Residential Parking District_Second ReadingORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 32-401
PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF PHYLLRICH DRIVE BETWEEN
KEYSTONE DRIVE AND KEYMONT DRIVE AS A RESIDENTIAL PARKING
PERMIT DISTRICT
Whereas, Sections 32-381 and 32-393 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, empowers the City Council to establish a Residential
Parking Permit District upon receipt of a valid petition and the finding of certain
conditions; and
Whereas, a valid petition has been received to declare an area described
as follows as a Residential Parking Permit District:
Phyllrich Drive, between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive
Whereas, the City Manager has caused a parking study of the above
identified area to be conducted, and which study has established that the area
meets the criteria as established in Section 32-383 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa:
1. At least 80 percent (80°l°) of the curbside parking spaces in the
proposed Parking Permit District were utilized during peak periods; and
2. At least 25 percent (25%) of the curbside parking spaces in the
proposed Parking Permit District were utilized by nonresident parkers;
and
Whereas, the City Manager, based upon the petition and the results of the
parking study, recommends to the City Council that the area be designated as a
Residential Parking Permit District during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and
Whereas, the City Council pursuant to public notice on 23rd day of February,
2007, in the City of Dubuque Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation, met in session on the day of , 2007, at 6:30
p.m. at the Carnegie Stout Public Library, 360 11th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, for
the purpose of hearing all interested persons and representatives of
organizations and to consider any and all objections which have been filed to the
proposed designation of the above area as a Residential Parking Permit District
during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays; and
Whereas, all interested parties have been given an opportunity to be heard
and all objections have been duly considered.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That a petition containing the required number of signatures and
meeting the intent and purpose of Section 32-381 through 32-393 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has been received by the City of
Dubuque.
Section 2. That any and all objections to the designation of the area as a
Residential Parking Permit District during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays be and same are overruled.
Section 3. That the recommendation of the City Manager based upon the
petition and the parking study to designate the area as a Residential Parking
Permit District during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays,
Sundays, and holidays, is hereby approved and accepted.
Section 4. That the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be
amended by enacting the following new Section 32-401:
SEC. 32-401. RES{DENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT H.
a) The following described area constitutes a Residential Parking Permit
District designated as Residential Parking Permit "H".
Phyllrich Drive, between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive
b) No vehicles shall park curbside in Residential Parking Permit District H
during the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to three o'clock (3:00)
P.M., except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, without displaying a
valid parking permit issued by the City.
Passed, approved and adopted this day of , 2007.
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Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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MEMORANDUM
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February 27, 2007
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Mi{ligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Phyllrich Drive
A petition was received to establish a Residential Parking Permit District (RPPD) on
Phyllrich Drive between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive.
The City's parking study of this area indicates that during the requested time period, at
least 80% of the curbside spaces were utilized, and at least 25°l° of such curbside
parking spaces were utilized by non-resident parkers. The petition, therefore, meets the
requirements of the RPPD ordinance.
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends City Council approval of the establishment of
a Residential Parking Permit District on Phyllrich Drive between Keystone Drive and
Keymont Drive between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily, except Saturdays,
Sundays and holidays.
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, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
February 23, 2007
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Phyllrich Drive
On October 18, 2006, a petition was received to obtain a Residential Parking
Permit District (RPPD) on Phyllrich Drive between Keystone Drive and Keymont
Drive.
The petition represents in excess of 60 percent (60%) of the dwelling units along
Phyllrich Drive between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive, as is required under
the ordinance. The petition requests that the parking restriction be effective
between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays.
The City's parking study of this area indicates that during the requested time
period, at least 80 percent (80%) of the curbside spaces were utilized, and at
least 25 percent (25%) of such curbside parking spaces were utilized by non-
resident parkers. The petition, therefore, meets the requirements of the RPPD
ordinance.
At its August 7, 2006 meeting, the City Council adopted an ordinance designating
as Residential Parking Permit District H, Vizaleea Drive and Keymont Drive from
Keyway Drive to its westerly terminus. At its December 4, 2006 meeting, the City
Council adopted an ordinance designating as Residential Parking Permit District
H, Hansel Drive between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive. The time and days
requested by the petitioners on Phyllrich Drive correspond to those in District H.
Therefore, Phyllrich Drive should be added to District H.
ACT{ON TO BE TAKEN
It is recommended that Phyllrich Drive between Keystone Drive and Keymont
Drive between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays be approved and designated as a Residential Parking Permit
District (RPPD).
At the March 5, 2007 public hearing, the City Council may reject the petition,
adopt an ordinance designating the proposed area as a Residential Parking
Permit, or adopt an ordinance modifying the proposed district. The City Council
may also adopt alternate hours other than the 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. parking restriction
daily except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Prepared by Bill Schlickman, Traffic Engineering Assistant
cc: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Paula Gieseman, Police Department
Tim Horsfield, Parking Division
Bill Schlickman, Traffic Engineering Assistant
STATE OF IOWA {SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION
OFFICIAL NOTICE is hereby given
that the City Council of
Dubuque, Iowa, will conduct
a public hearing at a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m.,
on the 5th day of March, 2007 in the Public Library Auditorium360 West 11th
Street to consider approval of a proposed Residential Parking Permit
District on Phyllrich Drive between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive.
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hours prior to the meeting.
Published by ceder of the
City Council given on the
20 ~ day of February, ~ Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
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Jeanne Schneider -Fwd: HEMPSTEAD PARKING
From: Mike Van Milligen
To: Schneider, Jeanne
Date: 03/06/2007 10:36 AM
Subject: Fwd: HEMPSTEAD PARKING
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TO THE CITY COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER -
I SEE IN THE PAPER THAT ONCE AGAIN ANOTHER STREET IS ASKING FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING
DISTRICT STATUS AND ANOTHER TO FOLLOW THAT. WHERE DO YOU PURPOSE ENDING THIS
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING DISTRICT FIASCO? PLEASE DO NOT EXTEND THIS AND RESCIND THE
CURRENT DISTRICTS AROUND HEMPSTEAD AND CHANGE THEM TO PARKING ONE SIDE ONLY
OPPOSITE THE FIRE HYDRANTS WHICH I HAVE ALREADY INFORMED YOU ARE ALL ON ONLY ONE
SIDE OF THE STREET. NEIGHBORS PARKING ON 80TH SIDES OF THE STREET CAN ALSO MAKE THE
OPENING NARROW NOT JUST STUDENTS. IF YOU DO NOT DO THIS I EXPECT TO BE INFORMED OF
THE EXTENSION OF ENFORCEMENT TO ALL NON-HOLIDAY WEEKDAYS NOT JUST SCHOOL DAYS AS
IS THE CURRENT POLICE DEPT. POLICY PER LT. AVENARIUS.
KIM RUHTER
HEMPSTEAD PARENT, VOTER & TAXPAYER
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An Open Letter to Hempstead Neighbors:
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Over the past several months, concerns related to students parking on residential streets near Hempstead
have become increasingly vocal. Many neighbors have contacted Hempstead administrators, district
officials, the police department, the City Manager, and/or the City Council regarding these concerns.
Concerns have most often fallen in the categories of safety, access to private property, and student
behavior. We have heard complaints of drivers blocking fire hydrants, of sometimes careless parking on
both sides of the street resulting in narrowed right-of--way, of vehicles blocking private driveways, of
students trespassing on, littering or damaging private property, of rude or otherwise inappropriate
language or behavior.
If you have experienced any of the above, I apologize on behalf of the school district.
I can, however, assure you that, when laws have been broken, we have supported police enforcement of
those laws. When specific students have been identified by callers as the perpetrators of illegal or
inappropriate behavior, school officials have investigated and applied disciplinary consequences. Many
of the neighbors have also commented that they know that not all Hempstead students behave in the ways
about which you have complained; both you and we know that we have many respectful and considerate
students at Hempstead.
However, I also understand and accept that, as a result of negative experiences, several additional
neighborhoods have applied to and have been approved by the City Council for designation as Residential
Parking Zones. Some other zones have been in place for a decade or more, so I also realize that the
problems of parking near Hempstead pre-date current issues.
For the past several months, I have been working with a small committee of district and school staff,
students, parents, and city representatives to attempt to resolve at least some of the concerns. Early in our
discussions, we agreed that any solution must include several elements:
additional on-site parking;
off-site parking options;
strategies to encourage walking, car-pooling, and use of buses, or to discourage students from
driving to school;
4. a "good neighbor" commitment on the part of students.
I would like to share with you the status of each of these strategies.
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Additional on-site parking:
Since 1995, the district has added 125 parking spaces at Hempstead, bringing the capacity to 691
currently. At the Board meeting on March 12, architects will be authorized to proceed with engineering
and design plans for an expansion of parking behind Hempstead. This approximately $249,000 project
will add 40 spaces on site. We have asked the architects to complete this project as quickly as possible,
ideally over the summer, 2007. When combined with spaces we will regain when construction equipment
and vehicles are removed, we will have added approximately 70 spaces. As planning progresses for
additional phases of the renovation work at Hempstead, we will review options for providing additional
spaces somewhere on the school's 39.2 acre property. We do not, however, believe that it is appropriate
at a high school to convert green space needed for outdoor activities -baseball, tennis, softball, physical
education -for use as parking lots.
Off-site parking options:
It may be possible to make arrangements for students/parents to lease an off-street parking spot in the lots
of one of the neighboring churches or apartment complexes. To date, we have had only informal
conversations regarding this possibility, but intend to pursue this as an option which may appeal to some
students and their families.
Strategies to reduce the number of students driving to school:
Hempstead students and staff are trying to devise ways to encourage students who are eligible to do so to
ride the school bus, and to encourage others to walk, ride bicycles, use the city bus, or car-pool to school.
Some callers have asked why the school or district doesn't just "forbid" students from driving to school.
Clearly, we can control the number of individuals allowed to park at school, but only parents have the
authority to make a decision about allowing their teenager to drive to school or not. The more limits we
place on the number of students allowed to park on-site, the more we "push" the problem of parking off
our property -and onto someone else's.
"Good neighbor" policy and procedures:
Hempstead staff and many students are concerned about the "image" that has been created of Hempstead
students as boorish and inconsiderate, and are working to develop an ongoing student-led plan for
reconnecting in positive ways with Hempstead neighbors. Once those plans have been refined, they wish
to invite neighbors to meet with them at Hempstead, both to hear your concerns directly, and to share with
you their "good neighbor" plans. In the meantime, I encourage you to call the Hempstead principal's
office to report any inappropriate student behavior, or to call the police department when you observe
illegal activity. If you can provide information that helps our staff, or the police, identify the offender,
that is more useful than just a general complaint.
Finally, I thank you for your patience and for your tolerance of student behavior that may not, at all times,
be what either parents or the school expects.
If you have other ideas that we should consider to help address the concerns I've discussed, or other
issues to raise, please feel free to contact me by e-mail or phone.
Yours truly,
John L. Burgart
Superintendent of Schools
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