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
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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. 
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• 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 
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• 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 
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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

April 10, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated University Heights Community Fund  page
• Recent Grant Awards 2014
  • Thanks to the generosity of the Community Foundation of Johnson County and citizens of University Heights, the University Heights Community Fund had approximately $2800 available for funding purposes this year. Next year there will be an equivalent amount to donate only if matching donations are made to the University Heights Community Fund.
    The University Heights Community Fund received more requests for funding than there were funds available. This year the following awards were made:
    • $250 to the University Heights Community Relations Committee to fund local events, such as the city-wide garage sale
    • $1659.14 to the University Heights Garden Club to rebuild the retaining wall and upgrade the watering system.
    • $300 to Triangle Park Improvement Project to refurbish the shelter at Triangle Park.

April 9, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated Building Zoning Sanitation  page
• Concept renderings shared at April City Council meeting (PowerPoint Slideshow)
• Individual images
  • views of front commercial building
    • commerical building front 1
    • commercial building front 2
    • commerical building front 3
    • commercial building back 4
  • views of back residential building
    • residential front 1
    • residential front 2
  • site plan
    • site plan

April 8, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated Streets & Sidewalks page
• SUNSET ST North of BENTON will be ONE LANE Beginning 4/9/14 
• Weather permitting, beginning on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, northbound traffic on Sunset Street north of its intersection with W Benton Street will be shifted to one lane of traffic. This lane shift is necessary to facilitate pavement replacement due to a water main break that occurred earlier in the year. It is anticipated that Sunset Street will reopen to normal traffic by mid-morning on Thursday, April 10th.
  
  Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time as delays may be possible. As always, caution should be exercised when driving through all construction areas.

April 7, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council page
• April 8th City Council Meeting Agenda and attachments
• Updated Community Protection page
• Sign up for Johnson County Emergency Notification System

April 6, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated Streets and Sidewalks page
• April 27th is University Heights' Spring Tree Planting Day!  New street trees will be planted at a few locations around town and we need volunteer labor to help with the digging and planting.  Bring your own shovel to help dig, bring your own wheelbarrow to help deliver trees and mulch, or bring your own work gloves to lend a hand.  Trees and mulch will be delivered to the triangle lot across from Stella.  Meet us there at 10am for a brief lesson in how to plant a tree and then we'll start working.
  
  
  Drinks and snacks will be set up back at the triangle lot when we are done.
  
  
  RSVP to virginia@university-heights.org if you can help.  Thank you for your interest in keeping our town beautiful!
• Updated City Council page
• March 11th City Council meeting Minutes

April 5, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

• Updated City Council page
• April 8th City Council meeting AGENDA

April 2, 2014

Updates to University Heights website:

•  Information from Iowa Utilities Board and MidAmerican Engery about paying utility bills and preventing disconnection of services. Winter Disconnection Help
• Updated City Council page
• April 8th City Council meeting 7:00 PM at University Club, 1360 Melrose Ave.