April 16-23, 2021The Week in Review is a weekly digital newsletter from Linn County, Iowa. |
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Mental Health Access Center to Start Walk-in Service
Linn County is pleased to announce the Mental Health Access Center will begin offering daytime walk-in hours on Monday, April 26. Individuals 18 years of age and older who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis will be able to walk into the Access Center without an appointment and receive help Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Access Center is building capacity and working to open on a walk-in basis 24/7 365 days a year.
The Access Center is located in the former Linn County Public Health building at 501 13th St. NW in Cedar Rapids. For services after hours, community members can contact Foundation 2 Mobile Crisis Teams by calling 319-362-2174.
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Supervisor Walker to Deliver Virtual State of the County Address
Linn County Supervisor Chair Stacey Walker will present Linn County’s virtual State of the
County address on Thursday, April 29 at 11:30 a.m. followed by a live Q&A session moderated by League of Women Voters Linn County. His presentation will focus on resiliency by looking back at the enormous challenges of 2020 while looking ahead to the future and the opportunities it presents. The event will be accessible on Zoom and streamed on Linn County’s Facebook page. A link to the recording will be posted on Linn County’s website after the event. The virtual State of the County is sponsored by League of Women Voters Linn County, in cooperation with Linn County, and supported by local businesses.
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City of Cedar Rapids and Linn County Partner on Community Resilience Project
The City of Cedar Rapids and Linn County are collaborating with surrounding communities and numerous service providers in a countywide Community Resilience Project. The project will serve to build on expertise and success in times of disaster, as well as integrate new learning through establishment of an annual cross-sector process that includes anticipatory planning and exercises. The project includes consultation with subject matter experts, citizen engagement, and the creation of exercises that can be updated annually to capture new risk forecasts and changes in the operating environment.
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April 24 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
On Saturday, April 24, bring your expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs to the Linn County Sheriff's Office between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. as part of a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The Linn County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with the DEA in this initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. All prescription drugs dropped off at this event will be destroyed. This free, anonymous service will help keep your home safe and could even save lives. Learn more about this event.
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Linn County Seeks Historic Preservation Commission Member
Linn County is accepting applications to fill a voluntary appointment on the Historic Preservation Commission. Members of the Commission provide for the recognition and promotion of historic sites and historic preservation; possess interest or expertise in architecture, architectural history, historic preservation, planning, building rehabilitation, conservation in general, or real estate; and promote and conduct an educational and interpretive program on historic properties within its jurisdiction. Applicants must be residents of Linn County. Linn County is committed to gender balance on all boards, commissions, and advisory committees. Women, minorities, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Linn County's website.
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ATV Ordinance Reminders in Rural Linn County
In 2020, the Linn County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance allowing the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-road vehicles on certain county roads in unincorporated Linn County. The approval followed multiple public input sessions. With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, Linn County reminds the public of some of the main provisions within the ordinance, including:
- Operators of ATVs or off-road utility vehicles must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 16 years of age.
- An operator 18 years of age and under is required to take and pass an Iowa Department of Natural Resources approved ATV education course and must carry a valid safety certificate while operating the vehicle.
- Operators and passengers 18 years of age and under must wear an ATV safety helmet.
- Operators of ATVs or off-road utility vehicles cannot travel at a rate of speed greater than thirty-five (35) miles per hour.
- ATV or off-road utility vehicle operation may begin at sunrise and must cease at sunset.
Read the full ordinance with the complete list of the operation requirements.
View a map of restricted roadways in unincorporated Linn County. |
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Board of Supervisors Meeting Recap
The following is a recap from the Linn County Board of Supervisors meetings the week of April 16-23, 2021. The Board of Supervisors:
- Received a COVID-19 update from Linn County Public Health
- Met with and received updates from the following departments: Communications,
Facilities, Planning & Development, Purchasing, and Risk Management - Proclaimed April 30, 2021 National Therapy Animal Day in Linn County
- Proclaimed May 2-8, 2021 National Correctional Officer’s Week in Linn County
- Proclaimed May 6-12, 2021 National Nurses Week in Linn County
- Proclaimed May 16-22, 2021 National Emergency Medical Services Week in Linn
County - Held third and final consideration on an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Linn County, Iowa by amending provisions in Chapter 107, Unified Development Code to allow daycares and preschools as accessory uses to nature centers
- Signed, retroactive to April 14, 2021, a letter to Congresswoman Ashley Hinson in
support of the PATCH (Providing Assistance to Community Homeowners) project - Signed, retroactive to April 15, 2021, a letter to Congresswoman Ashley Hinson in
support of the Tower Terrace Road improvement project receiving Community Project Funding - Received and placed on file Recorder’s Quarterly Report for January 1 through March 31, 2021
- Received and placed on file Treasurer’s (Auto Dept.) Report to the County Auditor receipts and disbursements for the Month of March 2021
- Approved resolution to amend Fiscal Year 2021 Iowa Department of Transportation Secondary Road Five Year Program
- Approved resolution to dispose of surplus equipment and vehicles and authorized the Secondary Road Department to conduct an online auction at www.publicsurplus.com
- Approved resolution to establish road closure and detour for project L-SHELLSBURG RD(21), PCC paving on Blairs Ferry Road from the 1 st Street intersection in Palo east to Bridge #812 over the Cedar River
- Approved resolution to establish road closure and detour for project L-SHELLSBURG RD(21), PCC paving on Palo Marsh Road from the Blairs Ferry Road and 1st Street intersection in Palo north to Bridge #1909 over Bear Creek
- Approved resolution to establish road closure and detour for project L-SHELLSBURG RD(21), PCC paving on Shellsburg Road from Linn-Benton Road east to the Palo city limits
- Approved resolution to establish road closure and detour for project FM-C057(151)—55-57, RCB (reinforced concrete box) replacement on Burnett Station Road
- Approved resolution authorizing the transfer of $2,000,000 from Conservation
appropriations to Capital Projects appropriations - Approved resolution authorizing the transfer of $7,000 from Sheriff appropriations to Medical Examiner appropriations
- Approved resolution for Major Site Plan, Case JM21-0001, request by B. Hancock
Construction, Inc., owner, to reduce the existing drainage easement located at 1422 Timberlake Drive, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by sixty-three (63) feet - Authorized Chair to electronically sign a Network Participation Agreement with Signify to use online data integration program at Mental Health Access Center
- Authorized Chair to sign a certificate of insurance as requested by St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church for use of their property as a polling site for Linn County Elections beginning this fall
- Authorized Chair to sign Fiscal Year 2021 Iowa Department of Transportation Secondary Road budget amendment
- Signed 28E agreement with the City of Coggon for a rock overlay and chloride on shared portions of Hutchinson Road from 3rd St S to the Coggon city limits
- Approved purchase order for $14,991 to Push Pedal Pull for exercise equipment for the fitness center at LIFTS
- Provided Board member reports of their activities, meetings, and project updates
NOTE: Board of Supervisors Meeting Recaps briefly summarize and highlight topics from the Board’s meeting agendas. This recap is provided by County staff as a public service and is not an official record of Board action. The official record of approved minutes from Board of Supervisors meetings are approved at future meetings and are available for viewing after approval.
Board agendas, minutes, and meeting videos are available on the Agendas and Minutes webpage.
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