December 30, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

•  Christmas Tree Pickup 1/6/15 and 1/13/15

December 23, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

•  Lights in the Heights
• LIGHTS IN THE HEIGHTS
  
  
  The City of University Heights is sponsoring their FIRST New Year’s Eve luminary walk: “Lights In The Heights.” The wide sidewalks on Melrose Ave and Sunset St will be lit with luminary candles. Neighbors and friends are encouraged to walk this aisle of lights and welcome in the New Year.
  
  
  WHEN: Wednesday, December 31, 2014
  
  
  TIME: 5 PM
  
  
  Volunteers will be needed from 2:30 PM on Dec. 31^st. Kid friendly jobs are available. 
  Any volunteers interested in helping set up should contact
  
  
  ·         Mayor Louise From louise@university-heights.org 354-1433
  ·         Councilor Silvia Quezada silvia@university-heights.org 354-3854
  
  
  
   

December 16, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

•  Finance Committee Page
• FY16 Budget Timeline
• November Financial Report
  
• Zoning Commission Page 
• Zoning Commission Meeting 12/16/14 City Office 1004 Melrose Ave. 7:00 PM
  AGENDA

December 9, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Zoning Commission Page 
• Zoning Commission Meeting 12/10/14 City Office 1004 Melrose Ave. 7:00 PM
  AGENDA

December 8, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• City Council Meeting Tuesday December 9th, 7:00 PM Horn School Library 600 Koser Ave.
• AGENDA and attachments
• Updated City Council Minutes and Agendas Page
• November 11th Council Meeting Minutes

December 7, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

•  Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• December 9th City Council meeting agenda
• Meeting at Horn School Library 7:00 PM

December 3, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Zoning Commission Page 
•  November 12th meeting MINUTES
• November 20th meeting MINUTES

December 2, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• STREET CONSTRUCTION MELROSE & GEORGE
  12/5/14 FOR WATER MAIN REPAIR
• More Information 
• Zoning Commission Page 
• December 3rd meeting 7:00 City Office, 1004 Melrose AGENDA

November 25, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

•  Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• November Council Meeting webstream
• Updated Streets and Sidewalks Page 
•  Tower Court Park- November 16th meeting notes

• Notes contain preliminary design ideas

November 23, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Zoning Commission Page 
• December 3rd meeting 7:00 City Office, 1004 Melrose 
• December 10th OR 12th meeting 7:00 City Office, 1004 Melrose

November 19, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Zoning Commission Page 
• November 20 AGENDA meeting 7:00 City Office, 1004 Melrose

November 18, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Streets and Sidewalks Page 
• Winter Sidewalk Reminders from Virginia Miller

November 14, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Zoning Commission Page
• November 5th meeting minutes
• Streets and Sidewalks Page 
• Tower Court Park Renovation Meeting Nov. 16th
• The weather looks very cold for Sunday afternoon, so Oaknoll has generously offered us use of their facilities for our meeting.  The meeting will now be held in the East Oak Dining Hall at Oaknoll (1 Oaknoll Drive).  We will start at 2:15 to make sure everyone has enough time to find the new location. The East Oak Dining Hall is across from the computer lab/lounge area.

November 12, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Zoning Commission Page 
• Building Permit Moratorium extended to 2/28/2015

November 11, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

•  LEAF VACUUMING City Wide November 13th
  Last night's snow won't stop the leaf vacuuming truck from picking up our leaves this week. They'll be out today, but you have until Thursday morning, 7 am, to get all your leaves raked to the curb. 
• Zoning Commission Page 
• November 12 AGENDA meeting 7:00 City Office, 1004 Melrose
• Finance Committe Page
• FY2014 Finance Report
• Streets and Sidewalks Committee Page
• TOWER COURT PARK RENOVATIONS
• Sunday, November 16th 2:00 Meet at Park with Mike Moran from IC Recreation Division to talk about plans. 

November 10, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

•  November 11th City Council Meeting AGENDA and attachments
• 7:00 PM Horn School Library
  
• Updated Zoning Commission Page 
•  November 5th Agenda
• October 30th Minutes
• October 7th Minutes

November 3, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

•  Residents are urged to lock their cars at night as several unlocked cars were entered on the evening of 11/2. If you see suspicious activity please call JECC dispatch 319-356-6800
•  November 4th Election Day Polling site: St. Andrew Church, polls open 7 AM to 9 PM
• Chief Ken Stanley is sworn in by Mayor Louise From

• Read Chief Stanley's remarks from his swearing in ceremony.

October 29, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

•  Updated Zoning Commission Page 
• October 30, 2014 Zoning Commission Meeting 7:00 PM City Office 
• AGENDA
•  Open House for Police Chief Ken Stanley Sunday November 2nd 2:00- 5:00 PM
  City Office 1004 Melrose Ave. Chief Stanley will be sworn in at 4:00 PM

October 26, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

•  Updated Building Zoning Sanitation Page 
• Updated Rental Contact Info Spreadsheet

October 22, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

•  Updated Zoning Commission Page 
• October 22, 2014 Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda
•  Updated Council Agendas & Minutes Page
• October 14th City Council Meeting Webstream
• City Wide Leaf Vacuuming
• October 27th
• November 13th 

October 19, 2014

AUpdates to University Heights website:

• Updated Zoning Commission Page
October 2, 2014 Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes

October 13, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Minutes and Agendas Page
Agenda and attachments October 14 City Council Meeting

October 12, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• City Council Meeting Tuesday October 14th, 7:00 PM University Club, 1360 Melrose Ave.
• AGENDA
• Updated City Council Minutes and Agendas Page
• September 9th Regular Council Meeting Minutes
• September 19th Special Council Meeting Minutes
• September 24th Special Council Meeting Minutes

October 8, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Retirement Reception for Police Chief Ron Fort 2-5 PM Sunday October 12th City Office 1004 Melrose Ave
• City Council Meeting Tuesday October 14th, 7:00 PM University Club, 1360 Melrose Ave.
• Updated Zoning Commission Page
Upcoming Zoning Commission Meetings
October 22nd 7:00 PM City Office, 1004 Melrose Ave.
October30th 7:00 PM City Office 1004 Melrose Ave.

October 6, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated Zoning Commission Page
•  October 7th Zoning Commission Meeting 7:00 PM City Office 1004 Melrose Ave.
• AGENDA 
• 2014 Resident Guide

October 1, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated Zoning Commission Page
•  October 2nd Zoning Commission Meeting 7:00 PM City Office 1004 Melrose Ave.
• AGENDA 
• Updated November 4th Election Page
• NOTE FROM THE JOHNSON COUNTY AUDITOR: Due to the large number of offices and issues on the ballot, it was not possible to print the entire text of the local option sales and services tax on the ballot for the five contiguous cities - Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin and University Heights. In these cities, a summary is printed on the ballot. The full language will be posted in the voting booth, and is included in materials sent with mailed ballots.

September 23, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
•  September 24th Special Meeting Agenda
• Updated Building Zoning & Sanitation Page
• Building Permit Moratorium Enacted

September 19, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
•  September 19th Special Meeting Agenda
• September 9th Council Meeting webstream

September 11, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated November 4, 2014 Election Info Page
• Local Option Sales Tax
• Courthouse Annex Referendum
• Updated Building Zoning Sanitation Page
• GG Land Group Development Proposal
• Updated Streets and Sidewalks Page
• Tower Court Park Renovation Sept. 7 meeting notes

September 9, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page




• UPDATED September 9th Council Meeting Agenda and attachments Public Hearing

September 8, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page




• September 9th Council Meeting Agenda and attachments Public Hearing

September 7, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• September 9th Council Meeting Agenda and Public Hearing

August 24, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• August 26th Council Special Meeting Agenda & attachments
• Updated Streets and Sidewalks Page
• August 23rd Tower Court Park Meeting Notes

August 21, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• August Council Meeting webstream

August 13, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

•  Fourth Room Theatre presents FREE Shakespeare in University Heights:
• Much Ado About Nothing Aug. 15-17, 21-23 at 901 Melrose
• More Information
• Updated One University Place Page
National Development Council presentation to City Council
• Updated Building Zoning Sanitation Page
Rental Property Contact Info

August 11, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• August 12th City Council Meeting AGENDA and attachments
• July 8th City Council Meeting minutes
• July 24th Special Council Meeting minutes

August 10, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• August 12 Council Meeting Agenda

August 8, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated One University Place Page
• PUD Submittal 8/6/14
• Revised PUD has been submitted major changes include 4 story back building, some increase in surface parking in the commercial building.

July 25, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated Ordinances by Number Page
• 182 amending Ordinance 120 speed limits in town  
  183 amending Ordinance 79 restricting paving and parking
  184 amending Ordinance 105 regulating fences and retaining walls
  185 amending Ordinance 81 sale of goods, allowing Farmer's Markets
  186 amending Ordinance 120 speed limits in town

July 24, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• July 24 Special Meeting Agenda and attachments (Updated to include Engineer's Report on Oakcrest curb ramp bids)

July 23, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• July 24 Special Meeting Agenda and attachments

July 12, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• Revised City Attorney report with new information regarding special election for council seat, and Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) matters.

July 10, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Message from U-Heights Police Department:
• U-Heights Citizens:
  Make sure your vehicles are locked. UH had 5 unlocked vehicles entered on 07-08-14. Some money and minor items taken.
  Contact UHPD ASAP if you see anything suspicious.

July 7, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Police Chief Job Opening Information
• Updated Building Zoning and Sanitation Page
• Rental Permit Form (PDF)
• Rental Permit Form (interactive PDF) (save document and type directly on it)
• Rental Brochure (tri fold legal size PDF)
• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• July 8th City Council Meeting AGENDA and attachments

July 6, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• July 8th City Council Meeting AGENDA
• June 10 City Council Meeting minutes
• June 30 Special Council Meeting/Work Session minutes

June 27, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Farmer's Market JULY 1st 5:00 to 7:00 PM
• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• June 30 Council Work Session AGENDA

June 23, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• June 10 Council Meeting webstream

June 18, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated Building, Zoning and Sanitation Page
• Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Zoning Ordinance Change 
  7:00 PM July 8, 2014 University Club

June 16, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Notice of City Council's intent to appoint Council replacement

June 12, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• June 30 Council Work Session HORN SCHOOL- 7:00 PM

June 11, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Open Seat on City Council 
  Due to the resignation of councilor Zadok Nampala, any eligible citizen may apply for appointment to the remaining term on city council. Interested residents should contact the City Clerk: email city-clerk@university-heights.org, or phone 319-337-6900. 
  Applications due June 30, 2014.
• Open Seat on Board of Adjustment
  Due to the resignation of member Margaret Donnelly any eligible citizen may apply for appointment to the remaining term on Board of Adjustment. Interested residents should contact Mayor Louise From: email louise@university-heights.org, or phone 319-354-1433.
  Applications due July 3, 2014.
• Updated One University Place page
• City Council Work Session
  June 30, 2014 7:00 PM Location TBD
  Council will meet to discuss One University Place PUD

June 8, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated One University Place page
• Additional Reports for Council review regarding PUD application
• City Attorney Legal Report on PUD application
• City Building and Housing Staff report on PUD application
• Draft of Developer's Agreement
• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes page
•  June 10 Council Meeting Agenda and attachments (some committee reports yet to come)
  
• May 13th Council Meeting Minutes

June 6, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes Page
• June 10 Public Hearing and Council Meeting: LOCATION CHANGE- HORN SCHOOL
• Garage Sale Address List
• Bicycle Sale List

June 5, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Letter to University Heights residents from city councilor Zadok Nampala
• Zadok Nampala 
• 23 Leamer Court 
• Iowa City, Iowa 52246 
• June 4, 2014 
•  
• City Council Members & Mayor 
• City of University Heights 
• 1004 Melrose Avenue, 
• Iowa City Iowa 52246 
•  
•  
• Dear Council Members, Mayor and residents of University Heights, 
•  
• It is with regret that I tender my resignation from the University Height council, effective 
• June 30th 2014. An opportunity that my wife and I could not pass opened up for us in 
• Iowa Falls sooner that we had anticipated and we have to make the move in time so our 
• children can start school there this fall. 
•  
• I am grateful for having had the opportunity to serve on the Council of this fine City for 
• the past 6 months and I offer my best wishes for city officials remaining behind. I regret 
• that I will not be able to be a part of decisions being made regarding future city 
• development. I would hope that my replacement, if one is appointed, would reflect the 
• values and beliefs that I have held and demonstrated. 
•  
• University Heights will always be my first home here in the United States and I look 
• forward to continued friendship and connections. 
•  
• Sincerely, 
•  
• Zadok Nampala 

June 4, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated One University Place page
• Since all building reports have been submitted and posted the Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday June 10th will be held. 
• There will be further public comment at a future meeting once the financial analysis is completed by the National Development Council.

June 1, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated One University Place page
• Planned Unit Development Reports Created for Public Hearing 6/10/14 (tentative):
• Letter from City Attorney
• Staff Report from MPOjc
• City Engineer Report
• University Heights Police Report
• Coralville Fire Department Report

• Supplemental Memo from Developer

May 29, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Marietta/George Water Main Repair
• PAVING BEGINS May 29th

May 17, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Meetings page
• May 13th City Council Meeting Webstream
• Updated One University Place page
• Timeline for One University Place PUD Evaluation

May 16, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated One University Place page
• Outline for PUD Application Process
• Updated Community Protection page
• City Wide Garage Sale Information
• Garage Sale Poster

May 13, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• May 14, 2014 is University Heights' Dottie Ray Day
•  Official Proclamation
•  
  

May 12, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes page
• May 13 Council Meeting agenda and attachments

May 11, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated Finance page
• Summary of FY 2014 Budget Amendments

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes page
• April 8, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes

May 10, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council page
• May 13th City Council meeting Agenda

May 9, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated One University Place page


• One University Place Planned Unit Development (PUD) application cover letter
• PUD submittal (PDF 30 pages 19.9 Mb)
• 
• Inspection copies of the PUD are also available in the City Office 1004 Melrose Ave.

• Updated U-Heights Residents in the News page
• Katie Ryken Receives Fulbright Award


• Ryken, of Iowa City, Iowa, is an M.D. candidate in the Carver College of Medicine. With her Fulbright Study/Research Grant, Ryken will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina to study and assist patients with traumatic wartime injuries at the University of Sarajevo Clinical Center Department of Orthopedics. She will also work with the Bosnia-Herzegovina Medical Student Association to provide free medical care to rural villages surrounding Sarajevo, as well as volunteer with the two local NGOs to provide free gynecological exams and screenings for victims of wartime violence.
• 

May 6, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated Finance page
• FY2014 Budget Amendment Hearing 7:00 PM May 13th University Club
• Budget Amendment Summary 
• Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash:
• Additional LOST receipts, interest income, road use tax receipts, traffic safety grant receipts, traffic fines and other reimbursements. Additional costs for police overtime, snow removal, legal fees and general government expenditures. Decrease in projected total costs of street maintenance and repair projects. Beginning cash balance for the year adjusted to actual.
• There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above related to the proposed   budget amendment. Any increase in expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non-property tax revenues and cash balances not budgeted or considered in this current budget.

May 4, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated Building Zoning-Sanitation page
• Marietta Avenue Water Main Upgrades
• Letter 
• Map
• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes page
• May 13 Council Meeting University Club, 7:10 PM
• FY2014 Budget Amendment Hearing 7:00 PM

April 23, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• City Tree Planting Event MOVED TO 4/26/14 1:00 PM
• Hello all - another update on University Heights Tree Planting Day.  The weather forecast predicts a nice day on Saturday and rain for Sunday.
  Therefore I am changing the planting event to Saturday afternoon, April 26th, at 1pm. If you would like to help, my number and email are listed below.
  
  Trees will be delivered to Paul Moore's lot across from Stella.Meet there for a quick lesson in tree planting at 1pm on Saturday. Then we'll fan out across town.
  
  Planting locations for this round of trees are:
  114 Highland, 235 Highland
  220 Koser, 255 Koser
  1424 Grand, 1440 Grand, 1456 Grand
  
  Thanks so much!  and BIG THANKS to the homeowners and tenants who are receiving trees.  Their willingness to take responsibility for a new tree will keep our town beautiful for decades to come.
   

  Drinks and snacks will be set up back at the triangle lot when we are done.

  Best,
  Virginia Miller
  630-649-9661
  virginia@university-heights.org
  
  
  
  
• MISTAKE ON DESCRIPTION OF River Run ROUTE. VIEW MAP
• Runners will proceed east on Oakcrest to  GEORGE St. and then north to Highland. So GRANDVIEW residents will have runners on their east side and the 200 block of Highland won't have runners. This all happens starting at 9:00 AM on Sunday April 27th. See Route Map
• 

April 20, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Due to Hancher construction the Riverfest 5K run is rescheduled through University Heights on Sunday 4/27. Expect delays on Sunday morning. VIEW MAP


• River Run Route Change Sunday April 27th 
• Due to construction at Hancher, a last minute route change to the River Run 5K race will take it through University Heights on Sunday, April 27th. 
•  
• In University Heights the route will be: 
• Runners enter town on Melrose Ave. WESTBOUND 
• They will turn (left) onto Koser Ave. WESTBOUND/SOUTHBOUND 
• Follow Koser to its end and turn (left) onto Oakcrest EASTBOUND 
• They will turn (left) onto Sunset St. NORTHBOUND 
• They will turn (right) onto Highland Dr. EASTBOUND/NORTHBOUND 
• They will merge onto Koser Ave. and follow it back to Melrose Ave. EASTBOUND 
•  
• The following blocks will have runners pass their homes: 
• Koser 10, 100, 200, 300, 400 
• Oakcrest  1300, 1400 
• Mahaska (running along back yards on Sunset ) 400, 300, 200 Even numbered homes 
• Highland 200, 100, 10 
• Melrose 1000, 900 
• 

April 18, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council Agendas and Minutes page

• April 8th council meeting webstream

April 14, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated Garden Club  page
• April 2014 Update
• April, 2014
  
  
  Dear University Heights residents,
  
  
  The frigid temperatures are finally leaving, the snow has melted, and we’re preparing to plant in the triangular University Heights garden at the intersection of Melrose and Golfview.
  
  
  This year, we were fortunate to obtain a grant from the Community Fund to repair damage to the wall caused by a delivery truck backing into it. To continue improving and beautifying the garden, however, we are in need of donations. As many of you know, all costs associated with the garden are funded solely from community donations. We've been fortunate that our citizens have been so generous in the past, and now, we're asking for your help again.
  
  
  There is a special account at Hills Bank for the University Heights Garden Club. Carol Ann Christiansen is the account custodian. If you wish to make a donation, please make your check out to Carol Ann.
  
  
  With your help, the garden will soon be alive with beautiful colors and textures. Thanks to your past support and continuing help, we hope to make the gardens even more impressive this year.
  
  
  
  
  Gratefully yours,
  
  
  University Heights Garden Club
  
  
  Carol Ann Christiansen (1461 Grand Ave., 52246 • 354-7188)
  Pat Yeggy (305 Ridgeview Ave. • 338-6252)

April 11, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated Streets and Sidewalks  page
• Tree and Shrub Trimming Guide for Plantings NearCity Right of Way
• Updated Community Protection  page

• U-Heights Community Clean Up Day 2014

  SATURDAY APRIL 26, 9:00 - NOON

  • Dumpsters will be located in front of Grandview on Marietta St.

  • Bring your unwanted items.
  • Browse the "Too Good to Throw Away" swap table.
  • NEW THIS YEAR- We will have a "HAS/WANTS" board to post large items you'd like to get rid of OR are looking for.

  LIMITED DUMPSTER SPACE AVAILABLE SO COME EARLY!
  SORRY, NO YARD WASTE, APPLIANCES OR COMPUTERS/TVs
  WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING  HAZARDOUS WASTE PRODUCTS 

  Want to know more about the Iowa City Landfill?
  Visit their WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO