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Iowa City IA 52240

June 2 2010

and Iowa City Council members

Dear Mayor Hayek

of Directors thank you very

On behalf of the Downtown Association of Iowa City Board
to the solicitation ordinance as well the
much for pour consideration of the amendment as

ordinance prohibiting smoking in the Pedestrian Mall

and
We are well aware of and understand opposition to the solicitation amendment
the

wish to thank the City staff which was extremely helpful in crafting an amendment that is

fair to everyone

As you know the goal of this ordinance is to move solicitors away from the pedestrian
but
traveled areas directly in front of stores This restriction allows solicitors downtown
is most businesses Likewise solicitation
moves them away from the area that
to
disruptive
at intersections was causing people
to walk to avoid
jay solicitors standing on sidewalks
worked with the staff to minimize any impact on
directly in line with the crosswalks We also
festive downtown
musicians which we all realize are such an important part of the
atmosphere

We believe that the amended ordinance will be very helpful in assisting downtown
businesses to prosper while also allowing space for solicitors Furthermore the prohibition
of in the Pedestrian Mall is a great public health benefit for both the patrons and
smoking
employees of downtown businesses

is to continue to work with the Council and City staff to make downtown the best
Our goal
for the respect and have received from the
it can be We are
very grateful cooperation we

City

Thank you for pour continued support of downtown

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Respectfully submitted

Leah Cohen
DTA Board of Directors Executive Director DTA
President