HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Memo dated July 19, 1993 from Campustown Betterment Association to City Coucnil Community
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July 19, 1993 CITY OF AMES,IOWA
TO: Members of the Ames City Council
FROM: Dan Heuertz and Dorothy Schumer, Campustown
Betterment Association Co-Presidents
RE: Campustown Revitalization
The Campustown Betterment Association has been meeting over
the last several months to determine how to effectively
remove delivery vehicles from Welch Ave. and still provide
the necessary service to the businesses in Campustown.
We would like to recommend that the following truck delivery
zones be created along with stricter enforcement to
encourage their use. By initiating this effort this fall,
businesses and suppliers will be able to determine if the
zones will adequately meet the needs of Campustown before
any major renovation begins next spring. (See the enclosed
information for a complete map of locations. )
1. Hayward Ave. (across from Pizza Kitchens)
2 . Lincoln Way (in front of movie theaters)
3 . Inner Parking Lot (west side of Welch)
4 . Chamberlain (by Fire Station and Quick Trip)
5. Hunt (north side to west of Welch Ave. )
These zones will cause a loss of only 15 spaces which can be
recovered by adding parking along the entire length of Welch
Ave.
CBA would like to propose adding parallel parking this fall
on Welch Ave. :
a) from Lincoln Way to Chamberlain on the east side (1
hour limit) .
b) from Chamberlain to Hunt on the west side (2 hour
limit)
c) from Hunt to Storm on the west side (4 hour limit) .
By adding parking to the west side Campustown gains 46
parking spaces.
The Commerce and Visitors Center
213 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 232-2310 ACCREDITED
FAX (515) 232-6716
By making these changes now, prior to the major construction
which we recommend does not begin until next spring after
graduation, we also hope to keep everyone enthusiastic about
the revitalization effort. Through some publicity we plan
to do in store windows this fall announcing the coming
changes, and the visible change of removing delivery
vehicles and adding parking, we think we can build an even
greater support for this effort.
These proposals have been mailed to 171 businesses and
student groups in the Campustown area. 42 ballots were
returned with 39 voting for of the proposed loading zones
and the parking changes this fall. In addition, most of the
business in the immediate Campustown area received a
personal visit to encourage their vote by members of the
Campustown Betterment Executive Committee. A copy of the
information and mailing list is enclosed along with a
summary of the votes.
In summary, the Campustown Betterment Association is asking
City Council:
1. To implement six new loading zones this fall to
remove delivery trucks from Welch Ave.
2 . Add parking the entire length of Welch Ave. this
fall.
3 . Delay the remaining construction until after
graduation during the summer of 1994 .
If you have any questions, please contact either of us or
the Chamber office. Thank you for your support of these
important Campustown projects.
cc: Steve Schainker, City Manager
Delivery Truck Proposed Locations Survey Results
Name support Oppose No opinion
Roman Lynch X
American National
Brian Culp X
T Galaxy
Kent Fidlar X
1st National
Don Larson X
Larson Systems
Bill Philips X
Burger King
Mark Greiter X
Cap & Gown Services
Dave Coe X
Coes Flowers
Todd Mortvedt X
Univ. Book Store
Jody Lamb X
Kinko's
Jeanne Maharry X
Firstar Bank
Angie Balins X
Planned Parenthood
John Dasher X
Dasher Mgmt.
Rick Lippard X
Archies
Kenny Brown X
IA Bev.
Patrick Greene X
Cy's Roost & Lost & Found
Lorna Lauredsen X
D.O.
Jody Emrich X
Do-Biz
Hon Pong Fung X
Golden Monarch
Deborah Wright X
Mane Event
Mark Kassis x
Taz Pizza Kitchens
Tom Northrop X
Pizza Pit
Ray England X
Shirts Illustrated
Mary Jackson X
Finesse Imagemakers
Ben Heo X
Soho
Dorothy Schumer X
Travel & Transport
Tom Northrop x
Welch Ave. Station
Tatty Bahar X
Sukothai
Lon Wang X
Golden Wok
Tommy Chu X
China Town
Oaudis Cranell X
Cafe Beaudelaire
Kraina Curopean Bakery X
Doug Walz X
Subway
Brenda Jones x
Midwest Vision
Scott Cochran X
Stereo Sound Studios
Chuck Hill X
Winstone/Tazzles
Vicky Korf X
Karen's Flowers
Penni Osmundson X
Cost Cutters
Doug Ziminski X
Leedz
Joan Bau X
Grandma's Jewelry Box
Jim ? X
Focus Hair Designs
Joe Chang X
Little Taipei
Edward Goff X
Graduate Student Senate
ISU
Dan Heuertz X
People's Bar & Grill
General Comments
o I still see a few key parking spots being used by delivery trucks
but getting delivery off Welch Ave. is crucal
o I have concerns about a 2nd loading zone by the fire station on
Chamberlain St. Too many spots taken near T-Galaxy.
o More spaces available for delivery during off hours ie 2AM -LOAM,
fewer spaces set aside for delivery during business hours,
encourage off hour deliveries.
o These changes must take place whether or not Campustown's facelift
is fully implemented.
o No meter maids, city trucks, etc. , says 6 - 12 Noon, service
trucks only 2 semi's ideal.
o It would be nice to do the work asap without interrupting business.
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