City of Cedar Rapids Public Meeting: Stormwater Utility Improvement Process

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 8, 2012, 9:25 a.m.

Public Meeting for Discussion of the Stormwater Utility Improvement Process

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – June 8, 2012 – The Cedar Rapids Public Works Department will have a feedback opportunity for residents, business and industry representatives and all other interested groups on the possible changes to the Stormwater Utility. This will be the first meeting in a series of meetings to discuss the Stormwater Utility. The City of Cedar Rapids has had a Stormwater Utility since 1979. The funds generated from this utility have gone toward the upkeep of storm sewer. With changing regulations, increase miles of storm sewer/intakes and increase number of publically owned detention basins the City felt it was time to look at the level of service provide by the Stormwater Utility. The City of Cedar Rapids has concluded a study of how other Cities in Iowa have set up their Stormwater Utilities. We have entered into a six month process to discuss the Stormwater Utility Program.

Meeting: Date: June 14, 2012

Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Location: Public Works, 1201 6th Street SW

Traffic Training Room

This public meeting will discuss the six month process the City of Cedar Rapids is starting as well as discuss the Stormwater Improvement Program – Service Analysis. At the end of this six month process the City of Cedar Rapids will decide whether there are reasons to change the Stormwater Utility Program and what those changes may be for Fiscal Year 2014 budget (July 2013). David Scanlan, Stormwater Manager, Cedar Rapids Public Works will give a 10 – 20 minute presentation at 4:30 to explain the process and the Service Analysis spread sheet. Then there will be question and answer until 5:30. All of the material can be found at the following web site: http://tinyurl.com/cwon5nn

If you are unable to attend and would still like to submit comments please send them to the following email address: SWUIP@cedar-rapids.org.

First weekend of June: June 2-3, 2012

Busy morning in Downtown Cedar Rapids, with the first Downtown Farmers' Market for the month of June.  Tommy Tucker Realty Co. is located at 613 Second Avenue SE. 

Are you looking for a new home to buy or lease in Cedar Rapids or Marion, Iowa?  We enjoy the opportunity to help both customers and clients in their real estate needs.

• Buying
• Selling
• Leasing
• Property Management
• 1031 Exchange
• Real estate consultation

Today, we are advertising the following properties in The Gazette.

On Sunday, June 3rd, we will be conducting an Open House from 2-4 pm at 290 Indiandale Road SE.  A spacious and updated four bedroom, two-story home in a nice wooded neighborhood in Indian Creek Hills subdivision of Cedar Rapids. The property sells for $237,200 and lease options begin at $1,700 per month.

If you have any questions, please contact Robin Tucker, Realtor® Broker/Officer with Tommy Tucker Realty Co.  We have helped buyers, sellers, clients and customers, since 1958 with various property management and real estate brokerage needs.

Happy Monday, May 21 from the desk of Realtor Robin Tucker

We hope you are enjoying the wonderful weather in the Greater Cedar Rapids area.

On Sunday, we conducted an Open House from 2-4 pm at 290 Indiandale Road SE.  This is wonderful property for $237,200 per month.  The owners will also consider lease terms on this property.

Robin Tucker serve with fellow Realtors on the Government Affairs Committee.  This month's meeting was held on Monday, May 21st in the morning.  The Committee heard from and asked questions to the following candidates for Linn County Auditor. Joel Miller (incumbent), Brian Gradoville and Jim Houser, who all are running in the June 5Th Democrat Primary for Auditor.  A Republican candidate will face the winner in the November 6th General Election in Linn County.

After the CRAAR Government Affairs meeting, we meet with a local commerical banker to discuss matters in our local community. 

At Noon, Robin attended his weekly Rotary Club meeting.  Monday's program was on Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. 

RYLA is a leadership training program sponsored by Rotary International that promotes, encourages and rewards outstanding young people.

Area sophomores and juniors can apply to attend the RYLA leadership training program that will be held at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, Sundary July 15 to Friday, July 20, 2012.

Rotary International is an organization of business and professional people united worldwide to provide humanitarian service, encourage ethical standards in all voacations and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

Open House: 2-4 pm on Sunday, May 20th at 290 Indiandale SE in Indian Creek Hills subdivision of Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We invite prospective buyers and prospect tenants to take a closer look at this wonderful two-story property, with over 3000 square feet finished.  This two-story home has a fenced rear yard on a .33 acre lot on a quiet, wooded dead-in street.

The house consists of four bedrooms up, with a master bath and full bath.  There is a half bath on the first floor and in the lower level.  Part of the full basement is finished.  The garage has a mud room and space for three vehicles.

A nice spacious first floor with a family room that was added, after the property was built in 1964.  There is formal dining and living areas, as well as casual living and dining areas on the first floor.

We invite you to stop by and take a look at 290 Indiandale Road SE between 2-4 pm on Sunday.

Your host is Robin Tucker 319.431.6930 with Tommy Tucker Realty Co.

New Listings: 4 Bedroom House for sale SE Cedar Rapids and 4 Bedroom Executive Rental in Marion

We hope you are enjoying your April.

We want to announce the addition of two new listings this month. We have a updated and newly decorated four bedroom house for sale in SE Cedar Rapids at 290 Indiandale Road SE[PDF link]. The property is listed for $237,500.

New Listing for rent in Linn Mar Community Schools:

This property is listed for $2,000 per month and will be available May 1st. Check out more on 2220 Empire Street in Marion. Let us know, if you have any interest on any of these properties or know anyone you may have an interest or need. We appreciate referrals.

http://www.ttrco.com/  We have other listings to consider.  Happy Spring everyone!

The Week of April 16, 2012: Real Estate, Rotary and Community

Windy weather and plenty of work ahead for the Week of April 16th ...
Our local association of REALTORS meets ever third Wednesday of the month for lunch. Various programs on a variety of real estate related topics are discussed monthly. This month's spotlight should be very interesting.

CRAAR April Real Estate Today Show

Agenda: Working with Physical Disabilities: Become aware of how to work with hearing and visually impaired clients

Featured Speakers: Babs Haggin, Iowa Realty and Jonathan Ice, Rehabilitation Teacher, Iowa Department for the Blind

Monday morning: Government Affairs meeting with members of the Cedar Rapids Association of Realtors looking at local, statewide and national issues.

Attending my weekly Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids meeting. This week's program is on Linn County Conservation efforts.

April 17Th is Federal Tax Day

April 18Th will attend CRAAR monthly luncheon and at 5:30 pm, the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission holds its monthly meeting.

April 19Th is Patriots' Day in America.

A system of signals and word-of-mouth communication set up by
the colonists was effective in forewarning American volunteer militia men of the
approach of the British troops. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "Paul Revere's
Ride" tells how a lantern was displayed in the steeple of Christ Church on the
night of April 18, 1775 as a signal to Paul Revere and others.

One if by land, and two if by sea;

And I on the opposite shore will be,

Ready to ride and spread the alarm

Through every Middlesex, village and farm,

For the country folk to be up and to arm.

If we can be of help to you for your real estate buying or selling needs, please let us know.

Tommy Tucker Realty Realty Co. has been licensed in the practice of real estate in Iowa, since 1958. We provide services in property management and general brokerage.

City of Cedar Rapids announces Street Closure for Infrastructure Repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2012, 2:57 p.m.

10th Street SE Closure at 4th Avenue SE

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – March 12, 2012 – Beginning Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 8:30 a.m., 10th Street SE will be closed at 4th Avenue SE for a gas main installation. The installation will take approximately eight (8) days to complete, weather permitting. Traffic should follow marked detour: South bound 4th Avenue SE - 8th Street SE - 3rd Avenue SE –10th Street SE. South bound 2nd Avenue SE - 7th Street SE – 5th Avenue SE –10th Street SE. The road is expected to be open for weekend travel.

For a complete list of road closures please check: http://bit.ly/cJupdw