Speak Up to Protect this 1870s Iowa City Icon! – TUESDAY, APRIL 16th!
Did you know the building that houses Pagliai’s Pizza is called the Slezak Building, after the original owners? Read more about this historic building here.
All the necessary steps to protect this iconic building have been taken…
In February, the Iowa City Historic Preservation Commission said yes to designating The Slezak property as a city historic landmark.
In March, the Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission said yes to designating The Slezak property as a city historic landmark.
On April 2, a standing-room-only crowd encouraged the Iowa City City Council to say yes to designating The Slezak property as a city historic landmark.
But, sadly, needing a super-majority (6 of 7 members) to approve the proposal, the Council decided to punt the ball, deferring their decision back to yet another meeting with the City Planning & Zoning Commission – planned for Tuesday, April 16.
So, here’s where we need you to help. SPEAK UP & SHOW UP…
There are two “city” meetings planned for Tuesday, April 16…
4 pm – Iowa City Council meets with Iowa City P&Z Committee for a “closed” discussion. The public can attend but not participate. We believe our presence there will still speak volumes.
6 pm – Iowa City Council – Formal Meeting – open to the public. This is where we need you to be present and a few of you to share your views!
City Council Chambers in City Hall – 410 E Washington Street – Iowa City
- Please show up in person – at the Iowa City City Council public meeting. Tuesday, April 16 in the City Council Chambers in City Hall. The Council needs to hear why this building matters to Iowan Citians. You can learn more about the history of the building at this link (Slezak building description starts on page 3): https://www.iowa-city.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=2190301&dbid=0&repo=CityofIowaCity The 6 pm hearing is open to the public and the City Council wants to hear from Iowa Citians. If you care about the building, step up and say so. Comments should be brief (3 minutes)
- Write in support of preserving the Slezak building. Please send your emails of support to council@iowa-city.org.
A hearty thanks to everyone who has supported the effort to landmark the Slezak property. Our efforts have been very effective thus far and we NEED YOU TO CONTINUE for one more PUBLIC MEETING. Thank you for taking part to help convince Iowa City leaders that preserving important historic architecture and cultural heritage matters greatly!
- PLEASE PASS THE WORD! Let’s SAVE THE SLEZAK!