Fellow U-Heights residents,
City Council held their regular September meeting Tuesday night, below are some highlights. For more information please look at the full agenda and attachments.
Ice Cream Social
U-Heights Ice Cream Social will be this Sunday, Sept. 13, from 3:30 to 5:30 at the newly renovated Tower Court Park. Eulenspiegel Puppets will perform at 4:00. Ice cream from Dane's Dairy and Kalona Bars will be served. Come greet your neighbors, and have a good time!
Kid's Council Presentation
Iowa City Crime Prevention/Community Service Officer R.A. Mebus presented this evening during the Kid's Council program about Safety Village. This two week long June program is available to 5 through 7 years olds. More information can be found here
Safety Village.
Open Space/Tree Board Ordinances
Council had first readings of two ordinances. Ordinance 191 would require any developer who splits a property or increases density to set aside open space. Ordinance 190 would create a City Tree Board to help manage and watch out for trees planted in city right of way. Both ordinances passed 5-0. All ordinances require 3 approvals from council. Both ordinances can be found in the above agenda and attachments link.
Driveway Issues
City Engineer Josiah Bilskemper reminded everyone that a driveway permit is required whenever a new driveway apron (The portion between the sidewalk and the street) is poured.
Driveway Permits forms are on the city website on the
Building/Zoning/Sanitation page .
Upcoming Events
- U-Heights Ice Cream Social Sept. 13 Tower Court Park 3:30 to 5:30
- Neighborhood Watch Meeting- Kingsley Botchway will present on Cultural Competence Sept. 24th 7 PM City Office 1004 Melrose
- City Council Regular Meeting Oct. 13th Place TBD
- LEAF VACUUMING: 3 DATES: Oct. 19 Nov. 2, Nov. 19
