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 University Park is a small, quiet community. They are strictly a residential community with about 175 dwellings and a population of 536. In the north central section of the community is the campus of Vennard College, a small Christian college. They have a miniature golf course and a tennis court that are open to the public. University Park also has a community center that is available to rent for receptions and family gatherings. University Park also has two basketball courts, a baseball diamond, an outdoor shelter, and a playground. The city also maintains a cemetery behind the college.
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| Demographics |
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(Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2010)
| Population: |
487 |
| Total Area (in square miles): |
0.77 |
| Land Area (in square miles): |
0.77 |
| Water Area (in square miles): |
0 |
Housing Units
| Total Housing Units: |
206 |
| Occupied Housing Units: |
191 |
| Vacant Housing Units: |
15 |
| Seasonal, Recreational, or occasional use: |
0 |
Mahaska County Labor Force (Source: http://www.iowaworkforce.org)
May 2012 (April 2012 statistics in parenthesis)
Not seasonally adjusted
| Resident Civilian Labor Force |
11,680 (10,690) |
| Resident Unemployed: |
620 (600) |
| Percent Unemployed: |
5.3 (5.2) |
| Resident Total Employed: |
11,080 (11,070) |
| Total Non-Farm (Wage and Salary Except Domestics) |
8,220 (8,120) |
| Labor Mgmt. Disputes (# Persons) |
0 (0) |
(Note: Labor Force Statistics are only available county-wide through IWD)
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| Government Information |
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Type of Government
Mayor/Council
Contact Information
Mayor: George Touloekis
City Clerk: Joe Albright
City Council Members: Mike Plate, Arlen Phillips, Dave Graham, Lynn Kaufman, (One Vacant Seat)
Meeting Notices
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Who to Call
Phone: U.S. West Communications
Cable: MediaCom
Trash/Recycling: LDI, Inc.
Utilities: MidAmerican Energy
Water/Sewer: Mahaska Rural Water
Licenses & Permits
Building permits are required for all new construction; also to enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building or structure in the city. Building permits are obtained from the City Clerk. Residents must submit a drawing of work to be done showing dimensions and placement on the property as well as approximate cost of the project. This should be submitted to the City Clerk in time to be put on the monthly agenda. There is no fee for the building permit, but a there is a $60 charge for inspection which is handled by Oskaloosa.
Ordinance Synopsis
University Park has a Code of Ordinances book which includes nuisance, curfew, offenses against peace and safety of residents, animals, and snow removal. Most of the ordinances are compliant with the City of Oskaloosa. The Mayor, clerk, and all council members have a copy of the ordinance book should anyone have any questions.
Other Information
City Council meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Community Center (1204 Center Street) at 7 p.m.
Trash/Recycling pick-up is currently on Thursdays. Garbage is paid through a sticker system. Stickers are purchased at the Casey's General
Store on 9th Ave East. Recycling bins can be purchased from the City Clerk for $5.
The City of University Park is protected by the Mahaska County Sheriff Department.
The Community Center is available for rent for a fee of $50. The center is equipped with a stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, seven 8-foot tables, and 70 chairs. Contact Kim Albright at 641-673-8583 to make reservations. Reservations should be made as early as possible.
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