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Dave, this is at City Services Center, 500 15th Ave SW, come to the receptionist and we’ll help you find the room

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From: David Maier <dgm798@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 5:08 PM
To: Gunnerson, Seth M. <s.gunnerson@cedar-rapids.org>
Cc: The Academy SPS <theacademysps@gmail.com>; Dodds, Aaron M. <A.Dodds@cedar-rapids.org>
Subject: Re: Home for The Academy SPS

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Hi Seth,

Let's meet at 11 AM on Thursday March 2 at your office. There will be four people representing The Academy at this discussion.

Thanks,
David

On Feb 27, 2023, at 8:21 AM, Gunnerson, Seth M. <s.gunnerson@cedar-rapids.org> wrote:

We are pretty open before 2pm, pick a time.

From: David Maier <dgm798@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 8:13 AM
To: Gunnerson, Seth M. <s.gunnerson@cedar-rapids.org>
Cc: The Academy SPS <theacademysps@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Home for The Academy SPS

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Hi Seth,

Do you have availability to meet this Thursday, March 2? If so, what times work for you?

Thanks,
David

On Friday, February 24, 2023 at 02:47:22 PM CST, David Maier <dgm798@yahoo.com> wrote:

Adam, thanks for the additional information and introduction to Seth.

Seth, let me coordinate/follow-up with The Academy team and get back to you soon.

David

On Feb 24, 2023, at 2:20 PM, Lindenlaub, Adam M. <A.Lindenlaub@cedar-rapids.org> wrote:


David,

I received some feedback from our code enforcement staff and they recommend a meeting to better understand how the house would be used since certain uses trigger certain building code updates. For instance, ADA requirements and changing electrical wiring are common and expensive upgrades in similar projects. I have attached some relevant building and fire codes that need to be considered when using a house for non-residential purposes.

I would meet with our Development Services team to get into more specifics about your plans and what that would mean from a code standpoint. Seth Gunnerson is our Zoning Administrator and would be your point of contact to set that up.

Let me know if you have other questions and have a good weekend.

Adam

Adam Lindenlaub (he/him)

Assistant Director

Community Development & Planning Department

City of Cedar Rapids

101 First Street SE

Office: 319-286-5064

Cell: 319-538-2651

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From: David Maier <dgm798@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 1:44 PM
To: Lindenlaub, Adam M. <A.Lindenlaub@cedar-rapids.org>
Subject: Re: Home for The Academy SPS

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Great, thanks Adam... I appreciate the update!

David

On Feb 23, 2023, at 1:33 PM, Lindenlaub, Adam M. <A.Lindenlaub@cedar-rapids.org> wrote:



David,

Good afternoon. This property is currently zoned Traditional Residential Single Unit. I reached out to our Zoning Administrator and he believes it would not need to be rezoned. I also reached out to our Building Services staff to see if there would be any compliance required with our building code. He is going to take a look and let me know. I described the proposed use as similar to the Wellington Heights Neighborhood Community Building (392 15th Street SE). I will let you know what he says.

Adam

Adam Lindenlaub (he/him)

Assistant Director

Community Development & Planning Department

City of Cedar Rapids

101 First Street SE

Office: 319-286-5064

Cell: 319-538-2651

cedar-rapids.org

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From: David Maier <dgm798@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 11:55 AM
To: Lindenlaub, Adam M. <A.Lindenlaub@cedar-rapids.org>
Subject: Re: Home for The Academy SPS

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Hi Adam,

Hope all is well. The Academy has found a home that they may be interested in purchasing. The address is 724 19th St SE in Cedar Rapids. Could you tell me the current zoning for the property, and what re-zoning, if any, would need to occur to operate a nonprofit business in that location?

Thanks,

David

On Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 10:56:01 AM CST, Lindenlaub, Adam M. <a.lindenlaub@cedar-rapids.org> wrote:

David,

How does 8:30 sound? If good, I will send a calendar invite. Does Teams work for you? I can also do Zoom.

Adam Lindenlaub

Assistant Director, Community Development & Planning Department

City of Cedar Rapids

101 First Street SE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Office: 319-286-5064

Cell: 319-538-2651

a.lindenlaub@cedar-rapids.org

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From: David Maier <dgm798@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2022 10:32 AM
To: Lindenlaub, Adam M. <A.Lindenlaub@cedar-rapids.org>
Subject: Re: Home for The Academy SPS

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Hi Adam, thanks for reaching out.

I am available tomorrow, Friday 12/9, before 9:45 AM or after 3:30 PM if that works for you.

Thanks,

David

On Dec 8, 2022, at 10:23 AM, Lindenlaub, Adam M. <A.Lindenlaub@cedar-rapids.org> wrote:



David,

Jennifer Pratt asked me to reach out and find out more about what your needs might be and answer questions you might have. Is there some time that would work maybe tomorrow to talk? Or if not let me know what works next week and we can schedule something.

Adam Lindenlaub

Assistant Director, Community Development & Planning Department

City of Cedar Rapids

101 First Street SE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Office: 319-286-5064

Cell: 319-538-2651

a.lindenlaub@cedar-rapids.org

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The Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity and Empowering Youths of Iowa are excited to bring to campus "Unsung Heroes: A Celebration of Black History". This event is open to the entire Mount Mercy University coMMUnity, and we look forward to you joining us in a celebratory experience right here on campus. Friends and family are encouraged to attend as well. "Unsung Heroes" aims to recognize African Americans who do not get credit for their work in our communities. There will be musical performances, guest speakers, and several special presentations, including the University of Iowa Divine Nine and the Cedar Rapids Washington High School Warriorettes. The keynote speaker is the Honorable Judge Romonda D. Belcher. She is the first African American woman to become a judge in the state of Iowa. 

This event will be held in Betty Cherry Heritage Hall from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 

If you would like to attend this event, please RSVP to diversity@mtmercy.edu.

Performances from local musicians of all ages, an instrument petting zoo, a music production workshop, musical story time, arts and crafts, and more!
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Join the AAMI for a free screening of “Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools” at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. A discussion moderated by Evette Creighton will follow. Doors open at 5pm. Film starts at 5:15pm.
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“Inspired by the groundbreaking book of the same name by Monique W. Morris, Ed.D, PUSHOUT: THE CRIMINALIZATION OF BLACK GIRLS IN SCHOOLS takes a deep dive into the lives of Black girls and the practices, cultural beliefs and policies that disrupt one of the most important factors in their lives – education. Alarmingly, African American girls are the fastest-growing population in the juvenile justice system and the only group of girls to disproportionately experience criminalization at every education level.”
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Evette Creighton is a senior HR leader of Talent Strategies, Inclusion and Diversity at Transamerica. Evette’s passion and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion extends into her community. She is a member of the Women Lead Change Board of Directors and also serves on the EPIC advisory committee. Evette represents Transamerica on the America Council of Life Insurers’ (ACLI) Diversity Equity and Inclusion Forum. In addition, she is a Pastor at New City Church Cedar Rapids. Evette has a BA in psychology and a Masters in Industrial-Organizational Psychology both from the University of Northern Iowa. She lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, serving her community, and watching her girls participate in extracurricular activities.

https://blackiowa.org/event/aami-showing-pushout-the-criminalization-of-black-girls-in-schools/

Pianist Isaiah J. Thompson garnered the 2018 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award and earned second place in the Thelonious Monk Competition that same year.

“Thompson, still in his early 20s, displays a serious understanding of past masters, with a hard-swinging rhythmic approach and a harmonic palette informed by jazz, gospel, and blues.” —DownBeat

Part of Hancher's Golden Anniversary Season

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Pianist Isaiah J. Thompson garnered the 2018 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award and earned second place in the Thelonious Monk Competition that same year.

“Thompson, still in his early 20s, displays a serious understanding of past masters, with a hard-swinging rhythmic approach and a harmonic palette informed by jazz, gospel, and blues.” —DownBeat

Part of Hancher's Golden Anniversary Season

TICKETS

ADULTS: $25 (6:30 pm) / $15 (9:00 pm)
COLLEGE STUDENTS: $10 (6:30 pm) / $10 (9:00 pm)
YOUTH: $10 (6:30 pm) / $10 (9:00 pm)

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South African jazz vocalist (now based in Harlem) Vuyo Sotashe was the first male singer ever to place in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocal competition—and that’s just one of the many honors he has collected in the early days of a promising career.

“[Sotashe] is definitely one to be on the lookout for…He has a crystal clear voice…[and] a wonderful way with melody.” —Jazziz


Part of Hancher's Golden Anniversary Season

TICKETS

ADULTS: $25 (6:30 pm) / $15 (9:00 pm)
COLLEGE STUDENTS: $10 (6:30 pm) / $10 (9:00 pm)
YOUTH: $10 (6:30 pm) / $10 (9:00 pm)

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Chapel Hart has found a way to gift wrap their Mississippi roots & Louisiana spice and share it with listeners around the world.

Consisting of sisters Danica and Devynn Hart along with cousin Trea Swindle went from singing together as children in Hart’s Chapel, to a world class group whose colorful and contagious energy has flourished into a full live band experience that fills venues at home and around the country. Chapel Hart has an amazing ability to tug on your heartstrings with a tender yet powerful ballad, then have you pumping your fist in unison to the pulse of hard-hitting music. The cohesiveness of the band has not gone unnoticed as they have garnered thousands of fans from all over the world and have received hundreds of thousands of views on-line of their performances.

In 2021 Chapel Hart was inducted into CMT’s Next Women of Country, the institution that has been known to help up and coming female country artists such as Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBride, & Gabby Barrett... to name a few. This Mississippi trio’s music has reached fans around the globe earning them the title of “International Group of the Year” as well as “International Song of the Year” for the single “You Can Have Him Jolene” in Scotland. They were also nominated in multiple categories by the British CMAs including “Group of the Year” and “Album of the Year” for their sophomore release “The Girls Are Back In Town”.

The trio has a natural ability to make people join together in song and dance and in their live performances. They often note music's incredible power to unite people of all nationalities, religions, and walks of life. The ladies will often treat the audience to three-part harmony A Capella arrangements that range from energetic and playful to emotional and chilling. Chapel Hart has entertained people from all over the world, and the decision is always unanimous, there’s no experience quite like the Chapel Hart experience!

South African jazz vocalist (now based in Harlem) Vuyo Sotashe was the first male singer ever to place in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocal competition—and that’s just one of the many honors he has collected in the early days of a promising career.

“[Sotashe] is definitely one to be on the lookout for…He has a crystal clear voice…[and] a wonderful way with melody.” —Jazziz


Part of Hancher's Golden Anniversary Season

TICKETS

ADULTS: $25 (6:30 pm) / $15 (9:00 pm)
COLLEGE STUDENTS: $10 (6:30 pm) / $10 (9:00 pm)
YOUTH: $10 (6:30 pm) / $10 (9:00 pm)

Strauss Hall

Chapel Hart has found a way to gift wrap their Mississippi roots & Louisiana spice and share it with listeners around the world.

Consisting of sisters Danica and Devynn Hart along with cousin Trea Swindle went from singing together as children in Hart’s Chapel, to a world class group whose colorful and contagious energy has flourished into a full live band experience that fills venues at home and around the country. Chapel Hart has an amazing ability to tug on your heartstrings with a tender yet powerful ballad, then have you pumping your fist in unison to the pulse of hard-hitting music. The cohesiveness of the band has not gone unnoticed as they have garnered thousands of fans from all over the world and have received hundreds of thousands of views on-line of their performances.

In 2021 Chapel Hart was inducted into CMT’s Next Women of Country, the institution that has been known to help up and coming female country artists such as Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley McBride, & Gabby Barrett... to name a few. This Mississippi trio’s music has reached fans around the globe earning them the title of “International Group of the Year” as well as “International Song of the Year” for the single “You Can Have Him Jolene” in Scotland. They were also nominated in multiple categories by the British CMAs including “Group of the Year” and “Album of the Year” for their sophomore release “The Girls Are Back In Town”.

The trio has a natural ability to make people join together in song and dance and in their live performances. They often note music's incredible power to unite people of all nationalities, religions, and walks of life. The ladies will often treat the audience to three-part harmony A Capella arrangements that range from energetic and playful to emotional and chilling. Chapel Hart has entertained people from all over the world, and the decision is always unanimous, there’s no experience quite like the Chapel Hart experience!