- City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- Dec. 13th City Council Meeting is broadcast on cable channel 4:
- Dec. 28 -- 12:00 am (midnight Tues)
- Dec. 28 -- 9:00 pm
- Dec. 30 -- 8:00 am
- Dec. 28 -- 12:00 am (midnight Tues)
- Dec. 13th City Council Meeting is broadcast on cable channel 4:
Monday, December 26, 2011
December 26, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
November 15, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Organizational meeting for the Neighborhood Watch Program will be this Thursday, Nov. 17th at the home of Rosanne Hopson - 205 Golfview Ave. at
7:00 pm. Chief Ron Fort will be on hand to explain the program. Please
consider attending to either learn more information on the program or to
become a volunteer. Please call or email Rosanne with questions at
321-4163 or
rosanne-hopson@university-heights.org
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Organizational meeting for the Neighborhood Watch Program will be this Thursday, Nov. 17th at the home of Rosanne Hopson - 205 Golfview Ave. at
7:00 pm. Chief Ron Fort will be on hand to explain the program. Please
consider attending to either learn more information on the program or to
become a volunteer. Please call or email Rosanne with questions at
321-4163 or
rosanne-hopson@university-heights.org
Thursday, November 10, 2011
November 10, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
Nov. 7th City Council Meeting Replays on Iowa City Cable Channel 4
Nov. 12th -- 12:00 AM and 9:30 PM
Nov. 13th -- 1:30 AM
Nov. 14th -- 8:00 AM
Nov. 15th -- 5:30 AM and 9:30 AM
Nov. 16th -- 4:00 PM
Nov. 17th -- 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM
Nov. 7th City Council Meeting Replays on Iowa City Cable Channel 4
Nov. 12th -- 12:00 AM and 9:30 PM
Nov. 13th -- 1:30 AM
Nov. 14th -- 8:00 AM
Nov. 15th -- 5:30 AM and 9:30 AM
Nov. 16th -- 4:00 PM
Nov. 17th -- 1:30 PM and 5:30 PM
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
November 9, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
ELECTION RESULTS
Candidate TOTAL
McGrath 286
Hopson 284
Leff 276
Haverkamp 273
Lane 268
Stewart 267
Yeggy 249
Whitmer 245
Unofficial returns from
Johnson County Auditor
ELECTION RESULTS
Candidate TOTAL
McGrath 286
Hopson 284
Leff 276
Haverkamp 273
Lane 268
Stewart 267
Yeggy 249
Whitmer 245
Unofficial returns from
Johnson County Auditor
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
November 2, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- CITY ELECTION
Tuesday Nov. 8th
St Andrew Church
1300 Melrose Ave.
Polls Open
7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Thursday, October 27, 2011
October 27, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- TRICK OR TREATING
Monday 10/31 at dusk.
U-H Police will hand out candy until 8:30 PM while on patrol
Monday, October 24, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
October 21, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- Oct. 25th Candidate Forum Information
The following updated questions will be addressed by all candidates:
1. Are you for or against the "One University Place" development project
2. What kind of development is most appropriate at the St. Andrew Church site?
3. Are you in favor of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for development at the St. Andrew Church site?
4. Are you in favor of the City using the PUD process, development agreement, TIF and/or other means as a way to prevent ownership of the church property by a tax-exempt entity?
5. How do you view the financial condition of University Heights and how would you monitor and make adjustments in the future, if necessary? Do you think city services and city infrastructure are adequate in University Heights?
6. What are your favorite things about University Heights? What community programs or initiatives would you encourage or how would you improve existing programs?
Friday, October 14, 2011
October 14, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
October 12, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- Oct. 25th Candidate Forum Information
- Leaf Pickup Schedule
- November 10th LEAF VACUUMING
- November 17th FREE LEAF BAG PICK UP
- November 10th LEAF VACUUMING
- Leaf Pickup Schedule
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
October 8, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- Oct. 11th City Council Meeting
7:00 PM
Horn Elementary School
600 Koser Ave.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
October 6, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- UH Sanitation Page
- Leaf Vacuuming will be Thursday, November 10, 2011
- Leaf bag pick up will be Thursday, November 17, 2011
- Leaf Vacuuming will be Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
October 4, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- A Note from Police Chief Ron Fort regarding two officers riding in cars:
UH POLICE INFORMATION: 2 Officers in a Squad car
October 4, 2011
I have been asked by several UH Residents about 2 officers in a squad car plus several officers working at the same time.
UHPD has a small staff of paid officers. We have way too few for two paid patrol officers to be driving around in a squad car or even working at the same time. There are a few exceptions like when we take a car in for service and get a ride back to the office. UHPD does have 10 non-paid [$2.00 per year] Reserve Officers. They are required to put in 16 hours a month and several average over 40 hours a month. The reserve program is divided into two teams with a “lead reserve” in charge of each team. Both lead Reserve Officers are “car qualified” which means they can drive a squad car without a paid officer with them.
The rest of the reserve officers must ride with or drive with a paid officer or lead reserve officer in the car with them.
Thus due to the over 160 hours a month the reserves are required to work plus the extra time they choose to work there are often two officers in a squad. It is even possible for there to be 2 cars on patrol with two officers in each car. Of the 4 “officers” working only one is getting paid.
All reserves, shortly after they are hired, are allowed to do school patrol, house watches, issue parking tickets, traffic citations, and make arrests as needed. Basically they can do almost everything a “paid” officer can do.
Sometimes there may be two paid patrol officers on duty but this is normally restricted to special events.
An example would be the traffic control for the two large funerals we had this month.
Other times would be the Governor’s Traffic Safety Grant required Seatbelt enforcements, GTSG required OWI enforcement, New Years Eve, Halloween, and home football game days. These officers are generally being paid by a grant and not from the UHPD budget.
Ron Fort
UH Police Chief
Sunday, October 2, 2011
October 2, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- October 25, 2011 Candidate Forum
A candidate forum will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 25th
from 7-9 pm at the University Club. If you wish to submit a question for the candidates to answer please send it to:
* Carolyn Brown
* Bill Gay
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
September 21, 2011
Special City Council Meeting September 27th
University Club 1360 Melrose Ave.
7:00 PM
Monday, September 19, 2011
September 19, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- One University Place information
- Citizen Comments Received
- OUP Traffic Analysis
Information collected by the Municpal Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOjc)
- Citizen Comments Received
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
September 17, 2011
- University Heights website
Council Meeting Broadcasts
The August 23rd UH City Council Work Session is available via web streaming:
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
September 14, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- One University Place information
- City Council Agendas and Minutes
- City Council Special Meeting to be scheduled either September 27th or October 4th
- City Council Special Meeting to be scheduled either September 27th or October 4th
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
September 2, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
BE AWARE:
A mountain lion was sighted last evening and this morning 9/2/11 near the Horn Elementary playground. UH and IC police are monitoring the area. Parents of Horn students have been notified.
BE AWARE:
A mountain lion was sighted last evening and this morning 9/2/11 near the Horn Elementary playground. UH and IC police are monitoring the area. Parents of Horn students have been notified.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
September 1, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- November 8, 2011 City Election
The followng residents have filed nomination papers for the upcoming city election:
Council:
* Mike Haverkamp
* Rosanne Hopson
* Jim Lane
* Janet Leff
* Brennan McGrath
* Rachel Stewart
* Amanda Whitmer
* Pat Yeggy
Mayor:
* Louise From
Also on the ballot will be a request to renew the library levy.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
August 28, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- Council Meeting Broadcasts
The August 9th UH City Council Meeting is scheduled to be cable-cast on the following dates on City Channel 4:
8-29-11 at 1:00 PM
8-31-11 at 12:00 AM
8-31-11 at 9:00 PM
9-2-11 at 8:00 AM
This meeting is also available via web streaming:
August 9th City Council Meeting
Friday, August 26, 2011
August 26, 2011
- One University Place Information
- Revised TIF Financial Summary
- Information presented by the Maxwell team at the 8/23 council worksession. This updates information from Developer's TIF summary from 6/28/11 council work session
- Revised TIF Financial Summary
- University Heights Web Site
- 2011 City Election Information
The city clerk will hold office hours at the City Office, 1004 Melrose Ave.
* Monday, Aug. 29
* Tuesday Aug. 30
* Wednesday Aug. 31
Approximately 5:15 to 7:00 pm to receive election nomination papers. 5 council seats and the mayor's office are up for election on Nov. 8, 2011. Nomination papers can be downloaded from:
State of Iowa Nomination Forms
Deadline for filing is 5:00 PM Sept. 1st
- 2011 City Election Information
Monday, August 22, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
August 20, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- Council Meeting Broadcasts
The August 9th UH City Council Meeting is scheduled to be cable-cast on the following dates on City Channel 4:
August 20 at 5:00 AM
August 21 at 4:00 PM
August 22 at 1:00 PM
August 24 at 12:00 AM
August 24 at 9:00 PM
August 26 at 8:00 AM
This meeting is also available via web streaming:
August 9th City Council Meeting
Recent City Council meetings are also available on DVD. If you would like a copy of a recent City Council meeting, please direct your inquiry to: webmaster@university-heights.org
Friday, August 19, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
August 10, 2011 (2)
- Univeristy Heights Website
City Council Special Meeting 6:45 pm
City Council Work Session 7:00 pm
St. Andrew Church 1300 Melrose Ave.
August 28th 3-5 pm ANNUAL UH CHAUTAUQUA
Grass Field at Golfview & Melrose
Local Entertainment & refreshments
August 10, 2011
- One University Place Information
- Additional Public Comment received by MPOjc
- Community Responses received by September 7th will be included in the September 13th city council meeting packet
- Additional Public Comment received by MPOjc
Monday, August 8, 2011
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
August 5, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
PUD Plan updates:
* Commercial Condo Building page 11 (shows building roof elevations)
* Page 13 Parking (shows locations of accessible parking stalls)
* Residential Condo Elevations page 17 (shows building roof elevations)
* Page 18 Parking (shows locations of accessible parking stalls)
* Page 19 Parking (shows locations of accessible parking stalls)
Go here for full set of up to date plans:
PUD Plans
PUD Plan updates:
* Commercial Condo Building page 11 (shows building roof elevations)
* Page 13 Parking (shows locations of accessible parking stalls)
* Residential Condo Elevations page 17 (shows building roof elevations)
* Page 18 Parking (shows locations of accessible parking stalls)
* Page 19 Parking (shows locations of accessible parking stalls)
Go here for full set of up to date plans:
PUD Plans
Friday, July 22, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
July 13, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
Send citizen feedback regarding the Planned Unit Development proposal to:
uhclerk@yahoo.com
Responses received by August 3rd will be included in the August 9th city council meeting packet.
PUD Plan updates:
Page Name (page it replaces from previous plan)
* Layout Plan(Page 2)
* Site Easement Layout (new page)
* Existing Conditions Plan (Page 3)
* Grading and Erosion Control Plans (Page 4)
* Grading and Erosion Control Plans (Page 5)
* Grading and Erosion Control Plans (Page 6)
* Utility Plan (Page 7)
*Dimension Plan (Page 8)
* Dimension Plan (Page9)
Go here for full set of up to date plans:
PUD Plans
Engineering report responses:
* City Engineer Report #2 with MMS Engineering responses
* City Engineer Report #1 with MMS Engineering responses (see also June 16 report)
Send citizen feedback regarding the Planned Unit Development proposal to:
uhclerk@yahoo.com
Responses received by August 3rd will be included in the August 9th city council meeting packet.
PUD Plan updates:
Page Name (page it replaces from previous plan)
* Layout Plan(Page 2)
* Site Easement Layout (new page)
* Existing Conditions Plan (Page 3)
* Grading and Erosion Control Plans (Page 4)
* Grading and Erosion Control Plans (Page 5)
* Grading and Erosion Control Plans (Page 6)
* Utility Plan (Page 7)
*Dimension Plan (Page 8)
* Dimension Plan (Page9)
Go here for full set of up to date plans:
PUD Plans
Engineering report responses:
* City Engineer Report #2 with MMS Engineering responses
* City Engineer Report #1 with MMS Engineering responses (see also June 16 report)
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
July 12, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- City Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes
- One University Place information
- MPOjc Report for July City Council Meeting
includes parking report, traffic analysis and citizen comment
- Letter from developer's attorney to UH city attorney regarding zoning
- MPOjc Report for July City Council Meeting
Monday, July 11, 2011
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
July 6, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- June 14th Council Meeting Minutes
- July 12 Council Meeting
Public Hearing on 1 University Place PUD 7:00 University Club 1360 Melrose Ave - RAGBRAI GUESTS?
If you're having overnight guests on July 29 and need overnight parking on your street contact Chief Ron Fort at
887-6800
Monday, July 4, 2011
July 4, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- One University Place
- City Council Meetings on Cable TV
- Due to technical difficulties, City Council meetings are not currently available for cable TV broadcast. However recent City Council meetings are now available on DVD. If you would like a copy of one or more of the recent City Council meetings, please direct your inquiry to webmaster@university-heights.org
- Due to technical difficulties, City Council meetings are not currently available for cable TV broadcast. However recent City Council meetings are now available on DVD. If you would like a copy of one or more of the recent City Council meetings, please direct your inquiry to webmaster@university-heights.org
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
June 29, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- One University Place
- Public comment regarding the One University Place Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is encouraged by contacting the city clerk at uhclerk@yahoo.com Comments submitted up through July 6th will be included in the July 12th City Council Meeting materials.
- Public comment regarding the One University Place Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is encouraged by contacting the city clerk at uhclerk@yahoo.com Comments submitted up through July 6th will be included in the July 12th City Council Meeting materials.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
June 28, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- 2010 Census Information
- Go to http://factfinder2.census.gov and enter "University Heights Iowa" into the "Geographies" tab on the left to see census data.
- Go to http://factfinder2.census.gov and enter "University Heights Iowa" into the "Geographies" tab on the left to see census data.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
June 16, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- One University Place
- City Engineer's report #1 with integrated developer responses
- 3-D scale model of development is available for viewing at City Office, 1004 Melrose. Please contact a city councilor or the mayor if the office is not open.
- June 28, 2011 Council worksession discussing TIF proposal, 7:00 PM University Club, 3160 Melrose Ave. Public is encouraged to attend
- City Engineer's report #1 with integrated developer responses
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Friday, June 3, 2011
June 4, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- Updated One University Place Information
- Comments to uhclerk@yahoo.com received by June 7th will be included in June 14 council packet
- Comments to uhclerk@yahoo.com received by July 1st will be included in July 12 council packet
- Jeff Maxwell has resubmitted PUD designs. Besides the electronic version below, there are six copies of the updated May 27th PUD for viewing at the city office. Citizens may veiw these copies any time a police officer is present, or you contact the mayor or any city council member to let you in.
The changes made are very few and relate to items mentioned at the May city council meeting. They include:
* Showing easements
* Indicating storm water retention plans
* Showing more notes on the building materials to be be use
* Clarifying the height of the north building elevator penthouse
* Changing the sidewalk nomenclature from trail to sidewalk along the north side of the site and reducing its length
* Eliminating the duplicate page 15 - Use this link to see updated plans:
Updated One University Place Information
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
May 16, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- One University Place Information Page
- Photographic Composite images of One University Place taken from 6 different views on Birkdale/Melrose/Sunset PDF
- High resolution PDF's of PUD submission broken down by category:
- Layout Plan 2 pages
- Exisiting Conditions Plan 1 page
- Grading and Erosion Control Plans 3 pages
- Utility Plan 1 page
- Dimension Plan 2 pages
- Site Concept Illustration 1 page
- Commerical/Condo building Elevations & Condo Sq. Ft. Numbers 2 pages
- Commercial/Condo Floor Plans 5 pages
- Residential Condo Elevations 1 page
- Residential Condo Floor Plans 7 pages
- Residential Condo 6th Floor Exterior Plan 1 page
- Photographic Composite images of One University Place taken from 6 different views on Birkdale/Melrose/Sunset PDF
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
April 22, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- One University Place PUD Application:
Jeff Maxwell has submitted his PUD application. Unfortunately, it is too large to email and therefore can’t be posted on the website immediately. It should be here on the UH website on Monday April 25th.
There are 5 hard copies of the full site plan in the city office for interested citizens to view. These copies are NOT allowed to be removed from the office. Anyone wishing to view the plan, please contact Mayor Louise From, or a city councilor to arrange a time to meet at the office.
Copies may also be viewed any time a UH police officer is in the city office.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
April 13, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- City Wide Street Sweeping April 18-19
- City Clean Up Day May 14
- Preliminary Site Plan for One University Place
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
March 15, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- Replay of TIF explanation with John Danos on
IC Cable Channel 4:
March 15, 2011 @ 07:32 PM
March 17, 2011 @ 10:32 AM
March 18, 2011 @ 03:32 AM - Streaming video version available on your computer select
March 1 Univ. Heights Council Meeting - Board of Adjustment page
Friday, March 11, 2011
March 11, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- Streets and Sidewalks Department
- Spring Information:
- Report a Storm Water Concern: The City of University Heights Storm Water Hotline is (319) 887-6800. If you see a potentially hazardous material flowing to a storm sewer, ditch, or waterway, immediately call to report this activity. Please include your name, address, telephone number, and location of the problem. You may also contact City Engineer
Josiah Bilskemper, jbilskemper@shive-hattery.com (319) 330-2492 to report a storm water concern.
- Storm Water Intake Watch: If you live near a storm water intake, please help the City by keeping it open and free of debris, or notify the city clerk of the problem: uhclerk@yahoo.com (319) 541-9230
- Want to be Involved? If you are interested in helping with the Storm Drain Marking Program or would like to be a part of the Storm Water Advisory Committee (annual meeting), please contact the Streets and Sidewalks Chairperson, Pat Yeggy, pat-yeggy@university-heights.org (319) 338-6252
- Report a Storm Water Concern: The City of University Heights Storm Water Hotline is (319) 887-6800. If you see a potentially hazardous material flowing to a storm sewer, ditch, or waterway, immediately call to report this activity. Please include your name, address, telephone number, and location of the problem. You may also contact City Engineer
- Spring Information:
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
March 3, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
Board of Adjustment
Board of Adjustment
- Board of Adjustment Meeting March 9th, 5:30 PM
City Office, 1004 Melrose
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
March 2, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- March 8, 2011 City Council Meeting
University Club, 1360 Melrose Ave.
Monday, February 28, 2011
February 28, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
Board of Adjustment
Board of Adjustment
- February 28, 2011 meeting postponed until a later date
Friday, February 25, 2011
February 25, 2011
Update to University Heights website:
- Rosanne Hopson will be holding Office Hours this Thursday, March 3rd from 3:30 - 5:30 at the City Office. Office hours will be held monthly on the Thursday prior to the Council Meetings. This is a great opportunity to stop by and express your opinions on city matters, express concerns or just simply stop by to visit.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
February 11, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- Location set for Council Special Meeting
Tuesday March 1st
7:00 PM
Horn School Library
The City has hired Des Moines attorney John Danos, whose practice focuses on municipal finance, including tax increment financing (TIF). This is an informational meeting for everyone to ask questions and learn about TIF and how that type of financing might be involved in the proposal to redevelop the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church property. Public participation and attendance are encouraged.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
February 9, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- Council Special Meeting
Tuesday March 1st
7:00 PM location TBD
The City has hired Des Moines attorney, John Danos, an expert in TIF financing. This is an informational meeting for everyone to learn about TIF (tax increment financing) and answer questions. Public attendance and participation are encouraged
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
February 3, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- February 8th Council Meeting at HORN SCHOOL LIBRARY
- January 11th Council Meeting Minutes
- Building/Zoning/Sanitation Page:
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
January 11, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- Special Election results
- Rosanne Hopson 262 votes 53%
- Jim Lane 233 votes 47%
- Rosanne Hopson 262 votes 53%
Sunday, January 9, 2011
January 9, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- December 14th Council Meeting
- December meeting will be re-broadcast on IC cable channel 4:
- January 09, 2011 @ 02:30 AM
- January 11, 2011 @ 10:30 AM
- January 13, 2011 @ 06:30 PM
- January 09, 2011 @ 02:30 AM
- December meeting will be re-broadcast on IC cable channel 4:
Friday, January 7, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
January 2, 2011
Updates to University Heights website:
- Christmas tree pickup January 4 & 11 with regular garbage and recycling
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