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Signs, Off Premise, Spacing,Planning Services Deparhnent 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864 Phone (319) 5894210 Fax (319) 589-4221 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Dubuque City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque IA 52001 April 11, 2001 RE: Text Amendment Applicant: Lamar Outdoor Advertising/City of Dubuque Description: To amend Section 4-3.11 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a minimum spacing of 750 feet between any two off-premise sign structures located along a Federal Aid Primary Highway and a minimum of 500 feet between any two off-premise sign structures located along any other highway or street within the City. Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The City of Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission has reviewed the above-cited request. The application, staff report and related materials are attached for your review. Discussion Assistant Planner Guy Hemenway reviewed proposed language'to amend spacing requirement for off-premise sign structures. There were two representatives of Lamar Advertising who spoke in support, and a representative of Gene Bird Sign Company who spoke in opposition. Wdtten comments were received from Bressler Outdoor Advertising, Winter Park, Florida. The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the request, noting that the proposed language makes a distinction between highways and city streets, and will help to preserve community character and protect the City fi.om over proliferation of off-premise sign structures. Recommendation By a vote of 5 to 1, with one abstention by the Chairperson, the Zoning Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council approve the request. A simple majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request. Respectfully submitted, Eugene Bird, Jr., Chairperson Zoning Advisory Commission Attachments Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Te~rnwork ORDINANCE NO. 21-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OFORDINANCES BY REPEALING SECTION 4- 3.11 SCHEDULE OF SIGN REGULATIONS FOR OFF-PREMISE SIGNS AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 4-3.11 SCHEDULE OF SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE OFF-PREMISE SIGNS IN LIEU THEREOF, PERTAINING TO INCREASING THE SPACING BETWEEN OFF-PREMIMSE SIGNS FROM 100 FEET TO 750 FEET. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by repealing Section 4-3.11 Schedule of Sign Regulations for Off-Premise Signs and adopting the following new Section 4-3.11 Schedule of Sign Regulations for off-premise signs in lieu thereof, pertaining to increasing the spacing between off-premise signs along federal aid pdmary (FAP) highways from 100 feet to.750 feet, and increasing the spacing of off-premise signs on all other city streets from 100 feet to 500 feet, as shown in Exhibit 1. Section 2. Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by amended Section 4-3.10 Sign Calculations by adding Section 4-3~10(K)[10] pertaining to spacing measurement for off-premise signs as shown in Exhibit 2. Section 3. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided by law. This Ordinance shall not apply to any sign constructed prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of April, 2001. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor 4-3.1t Schedule of $ign regulations-contd. RJ~guleted Signs MaHmum Projection Zoning Allowable Allowable Height into POW Ughting Motion Setbacks District Content Maximum Area Minimum Sparing Structure Type Off-Premise Signs C-2 All Off-premise 300 sq. ft, sign, As determined by Wall-mounted Below eave Minimum 20 feet setback signs are Zoning Board of or parapet from front property tine. conditional Adjustment at public Minimum ~.00 foot setback use hearing, Freestanding 25 ~ from historic districts. C-3 NI off-premise 300 sq. ft. sign or 750 sq. ft. Spacing between any Wall-mounted Below eave Minimum 100 foot setback signs, sign allowed if freestanding and two off-premise sign or parapet No from historic distriCts, abuts state or federal highway, struCtures, which are 0 Rashing None or If freestanding and setback located on either side Freestanding 50 feat is et least 200 feet from historic of Federal Nd Primary districts. Highway(s), and oriented toward said C-4 300 sq. ft. sign or 750 sq. ft. highway(s) will be no Wall-mounted Below eau sign allowed if freestanding and less than 750 feet, or parapet abuts state or federal highway, and spacing between or If freestanding and setback any two off-premise Freestanding 50 feet Is at least 200 feet from historic sign structures, which districts, are located on either side of alt other db/ CS 300 sq. ft, sign or 750 sq. ft, i street(s) and oriented Wall-mounted Below eave sign if freestanding and abuts toward said city or parapet state or federal highway, or If street(s) will be no freestanding and setback is at leas than 500 feet. A Freestanding 50 feet least 200 feet from historic lineal measurement districts, perpendicular to the center line of the Wall-mounted Below eave CR 750 sq. ft. sign. roadway(s) will apply or perapet to determine required distance and is taken Freestanding 50 fL=et from the nearest point of each IJ[ 300 sq. ft, sign or 750 sq. ft, structure. Wall-mounted Below eave Minimum 100 foot setback NH][ sign if setback is at least 200 or parapet from historic districts, feet from historic districts. Freestanding 50 feet H][ 750 sq, ft, sign. Wall-mounted Below eave or parapet Freestanding 50 fee~ PUD As ,~peclfled in the particular PUD district .... Prepared by: Laura Carstens, City Planner Address: 50 W. 13th St., City Hall Telephone: 589-4210 ORDINANCE NO. -01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OFORDINANCES BY REPEALING SECTION 4- 3.11 SCHEDULE OF SIGN REGULATIONS FOR OFF-PREMISE SIGNS AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 4-3.11 SCHEDULE OF SIGN REGULATIONS FOR OFF-PREMISE SIGNS IN LIEU THEREOF, PERTAINING TO INCREASING THE SPACING BETWEEN OFF-PREMISE SIGNS ALONG FEDERAL AND PRIMARY HIGHWAY(S) FROM 100 FEET TO 750 FEET AND ALONG ALL OTHER CITY STREETS FROM 100 FEET TO 500 FEET. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by repealing Section 4-3.11 Schedule of Sign Regulations for Off-Premise Signs and adopting the following new Section 4-3.11 Schedule of Sign Regulations for off-premise signs in lieu thereof, pertaining to increasing the spacing between off-premise signs along federal aid pdmary (FAP) highways from 100 feet to 750 feet, and increasing the spacing of off-premise signs on all other city streets from 100 feet to 500 feet: Section 2. Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by amended Section 4-3.10 Sign Calculations by adding Section 4-3.10(K)[10] pertaining to spacing measurement for off-premise signs as shown in Exhibit 2. Section 3. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided by law. Passed, approved and adopted this day of , 2001. Attest: Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk EXHIBIT 2 I l l l l Right of Waz - Spa¢in~ He~surement .i Street or Highway Righ~ of gay Spacing Measurement Street or Highway Right o~. gay City of Dubuque Planning Services Department Dubuque iA 52001-4864 Phone: 319-589-4210 Fax: 319-589-4149 o Variance u Conditional Use Permit [] Appeal B Special Exception u Limited Setback Waiver PLANNING APPLICATION FORM Rezoning Planned District Preliminary Plat Minor Final Plat Text Amendment Simple Site Plan Minor Site Plan Major Site Plan Major Final Plat Simple Subdivision Annexation Temporary Use Permit Certificate of Appropriateness Certificate of Economic Hardship Other: PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY IN INK Property Owner(s): Lamar Advertising Co. Address: 1690 Elm Street Fax Number: 319-556-8648 Applicant/Agent: Jim Schumacher City:. Dubuque Mobile/Cellular Number: Address: Fax Number: Site location/address: City: Mobile/Cellular Number: Phone:319-556-4141 State: IA Zip:.52001 319-590-4006 Phone: State: Zip: Existing zoning: Proposed zoning: Historic district: Legal description (Sidwell Parcel ID number or lot number/block number/subdivision): Landmark: Tote property (lot) area (square feet or acres): Number of lots: Describe proposal and reason necessary (attach a letter of explanation, if needed): To emend Off-Premise sign language pertaining to spacing between signs to preserve community character, and insure logical growth through-out city. (See attached recommended language) CERTIFICATION: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify that: becomes public record; 2. Fees are not refundable and payment does not guarantee approval; and 3. All additional required written and graphic materials are attached. Property Owner(s): Lamar Advertising Co. Applicant/Agent: The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon submittal Date:12-22-00 ""FOR OFFICE USE ONLY -APPLICATION SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST Fee , ~ ' Received by:/.~- .~/*,4.¢:,~ix,,~./~.j! Date: .' D ~ Docket: ~:~ Property ownership hst ,/u ~°'i~,¢sketch plaD o Floor plan o Plat o Conceptual development plan ~ ~ Improvement plans ra Design review project.description ~ Photo ther: i~:/,,~ Text amendment request for City of Dubuque Ordinance 4-3.11 pertaining to spacing between Off-premise sign structures. Suggested language as follows: The minimum spacing between any two- (2) off-premise sign structures, which are located on either side of an FAP Highway route or City Street will be no less than 750 feet. A lineal measurement will apply to determine required distance, and is taken from the nearest point of each structure. EXHIBIT 1 I 1 I Right of Way Spacing Measurement Street or Highway Right of Way Spacing Measurement Street or Highway Right of Way April 3, 2001 Zoning Advisory Commission City Ita11 50 W. 13t~ Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Wriuan Commem on Proposal 1o Amend Section 4-3.11 of ~e Zonir4: Ordiuauce re~-,dlug outdoo~ adverdsiug signs Dear SidMadam: Pleaso accept this as a writlen comraenx, to be made part of the record d~ing the public hearing ~cheduted f-or April 4, 2001 regatdhig ~h~ City of Dubuque's proposed amc~lment to S~tion 4-3.11 of th~ Zoning Ordinance which pertains to outdoor advertis{ng signs. The~ arc two flaws in the proposed ordinance lan~oage. In thc f~st sentence, thc proposed languagr udks about incrcasml~ the spacing between sig~ to 750 feot if thc signs ate located ou either side of a Federal Aid Primary Highway "and oriented toward said highway(s)...'. Bressler Outdoor bcllcves that thc lan~nge "trod oriented toward ,said highway(s)" should be zeplaced with "and imeuded to be vi~vcd by those traveling on said highwayis)...". If the iuient of fi~ or,tiosx~¢ is t~ mak~ sure there is appropriale spacing between tmvo signs that adv~tise to th~ same road-way so that cbc ttaveliug public on th. at roadvary is not overwhelmed by advertisements, the purpose can ~asily be defeated with ~he eorivin hiugmmge. A sign company can place a sign up and not "oxieuf' it towards a roadway a~l make xhe m'gumeut thai since h is not "oriented" towards thc to~,aiway, despite the fact that thos~ travelling on that roadway m'e the intended audiance~ thc 750 foot spacing does nut apply. This situatiun is msoIved when you use tl~ language "and irzended to be viewed by those Uaveting on said Mghway(s)" b~cause you don't look at the origination oftl~ sil~u, but you look at who is th~ inter, led audience, i.~ those Iraveltng on thc highway. The other me~ns of addresshmg this potemfial hazard Lu the ordiofmce is to includ~ additional lauguagc which defines or clarifies "oriemx~." This can be done by adding language after thc Fu'st sentence which reads as ~ollows: ~For purposes of detetmin{ug whether a sign is oriental toward a Federal Aid P~mary Highway, if a proposed sign is pcrmiiled by tb~ Iowa D~a~i.~ut of Transportation to read to a patticular highway the sign is deemed oriemed to that highway.~ BRESSLER OUTDOOR ADVERTISING, L.L.C. 170 W. FAIRBANKS AVE-, SUITE IO2 - WINTER PARK, FL 32789 (,i-BT) 622-1040 . (800) 570-3232 * FAX: 6407) 622-1045 APrq 3, P~Two TI~ see~d flaw i~ the ~ ~diaa~ee l~uage is a~o f~ ~ ~ ~ ~n~, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~e~ ~ ~at ~ ~ not ~ve ~ s~ to ~ us~ for ~ ~d ~ ~ ~ was ~e ~o~ ~ ~i~s. ~ ~s p~ of ~e f~t ~g F~ ~d ~ ~ways ~ ~c~ve. ~ler ~td~r wo~d ~e in ~ ~ a ~e i~e ~t ~y s~ for -~-~ ~ *~ ~e~ ~ ro~y for ~ of~ ~ ~ na~ of a ~i~, Wi~ sp~ of 5~ ~ on ~ ~ of~ ~way, ~ ~W of~ -~ ~ abm ~ ~a~ly acMe~ i~ ~~ ~~ ~ th~ c~nt~ ~e of ~ z~way ~1 apply to Zoning Advisory Commission April 3, 2001 pap Three determine ~oquir~l distance, and is tal~ri from the n~a'e~t poim of each Ple~se feel f~ee to call me with any questions or comments. "~ l~nifer Sloa~ Bressl~r Outdoor Advenisillg CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM .lanuary 31, 2001 TO: FROf4: SUB.1ECT: Zoning Advisory Commission Guy Hemenway, Assistant plannerC~ Text Amendment to Increase Minimum Spacing of Off-Premise Signs (billboards) from 100 feet to 750 feet INTRODUCTION The proposed text amendment will increase the minimum separaUon of off-premise signs (billboards) from 100 feet to 750 feet. The amendment was submitted by Lamar Advertising, Inc. BACKGROUND The 1985 City of Dubuque Zoning Ordinance implemented 100 foot spacing requirements for off-premise signs, and this requirement was not altered after the comprehensive revision to the sign section of the Zoning Ordinance in 1990. In 1999, Planning Services staff surveyed nine cities in Iowa to determine typical sign separation requirements in these communities. Sign separation vaded from a Iow of 200 feet in Clinton and Sioux City, to a high of 1,500 feet in West Des MOines and Davenport. The average for all cities in the state of Iowa at the time of the survey was approximately 600 feet. DISCUSSION The applicant has asked to amend language in the Zoning Ordinance that requires a minimum of 100 feet of separation, in one direction, between billboards. The proposed language states: "The minimum spacing between any two off-premise sign structures, which are located on either side of a highway or city street and oriented toward said highway(s) or street(s), will be no less than 750 feet. A lineal measurement perpendicular to the centerline of roadway will apply to determine required distance, and is taken from the nearest point of each structure." The applicant has included a diagram illustrating the proposed language attached as Exhibit 1. Currently, Section 4-3.11 of the City of Dubuque Zoning Ordinance requires that in C-3, C-4, CS, CR, LI, MHI and HI zoning districts, off-premise signs be separated 100 feet from each other in the same direcUon. This means that signs facing a roadway in the same direction are required to be separated a minimum of 100 feet. Off-premise signs in a C-2 district require that a conditional use permit first be approved by the Zoning Board of Adjusb~ent. The proposed text amendment would not affect off-premise signage in the C-2 district. Dubuque County Court House records indicate that there are 82 billboards within the corporate limits of City of Dubuque. The applicant, Lamar Advertising, :[nc., owns 69 of U-~_se. Planning Services staff research indicates that of these billboards, 20 are currently non-conforming because of their location, spacing, size or other factors. If the amended language were approved, the number of billboards that are non- conforming would increase by 43 to 63. Non-conforming billboards can be rebuilt if: 1) they are rebuilt in such a manner as to reduce the non-conformity; or 2) they are destroyed or damaged to an extent that is less than 75% of their replacement value. The minimum spadng requirement of 750 requested by the applicant appears to be consistent with spadng required by severa! ot~r communities within the state of Spadng requirements have been added to municipal ordinances, and increased throughout the years, in an effort to: 1) limit the visual dutter that is associated with multiple billboards in a small location; 2) preserve community character; and 3) protect scenic vistas and histodc districts, often associated with communities whose economies are partially dependent :on toudsm. RECOI~I~ENDAT~ON Staff recommends that the Commission review the information provided. GH/mkr Enclosure CITV OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM March 28, 200:1 TO: FROM: SUB3ECT: Zoning AdvisorY Commission Guy Hemenway, Assistant Planner ~ Text Amendment to Tncrease Minimum Spacing of Off-premise Signs (billboards) from 100 feet to 750 feet on Federal Aid PrimarY Highways and from :100 feet to 500 feet for structures located on all other City Streets INTRODUCTION The proposed text amendment will increase the minimum separation of off-premise signs ([billboards) from 100 feet to 750 feet on federal aid primarY highways and from :100 feet to 500 feet on all other city streets. Lamar Advertising, Inc. originally submitted an amendment that would establish a 750 foot spacing requirement throughout the city. The City Council requested that the Zoning AdvisorY Commission review spacing alternatives and recommend alternative language to the original amendment by Lamar Advertising, Inc. BACKGROU N D The 1985 City of Dubuque Zoning Ordinance required 100-foot spacing for off-premise signs and this standard was not changed alter the comprehensive revision of the sign section of the Zoning Ordinance in :1990. In 1999, Planning Services staff surveyed nine cities in Iowa to determine typical sign separation requirements in these communities. Sign separation vaded from a Iow of 200 feet in Clinton and Sioux City, to a high of :1,500 feet in West Des Moines and Davenport. The average for all titles in the state of Iowa at the time of the survey was approximately 600 feet. DISCUSSION Lamar Advertising, Inc. originally asked to amend language in the Zoning Ordinance that requires a minimum of :100-foot separation, in one direction, between billboards, The proposed language stated, "the minimum spacing between any two off-premise sign structures which are located on either side of a highway or city street and oriented toward said highway (or street), will be no less than 750 feet. A lineal measurement perpendicular to the centerline of the roadway will apply to determine required distance, and is taken from the nearest point of each structure." The applicant included a diagram illustrating the proposed language (attached as Exhibit 1). The Zoning Advisory Commission recommended approval of the above language at its .lanuary 3, 200:L meeting, and subsequenUy the City Council asked the Zoning AdvisorY Commission to review the original amendment and to explore spacing alternatives. Based on group discussion at their March 7, 2001 meeting, Zoning Commissioners recommended the language be changed to read, "The minimum sparing between any two off-premise sign structures, which are located on either side of a federal aid primarY highway(s) and oriented Zoning Advisory Commission March 26, 2001 Page 2 toward said highway(s), will be no less than 750 feet, and the minimum spacing between any two off-premise sign structures which are located on either side of all other city street(s) will be no less than 500 feet. A lineal measurement perpendicular to the centerline of the roadway(s) will apply to determined required distance, and is taken from the nearest point of each structure." Currently, Section 4-3.11 of the City of Dubuque Zoning Ordinance requires that in C-3, C-4, CS, CR, LI, MHI and HI zoning districts, off-premise signs be separated 100 feet from each other in the same direction. This means that signs facing the roadway in the same direction are required to be separated by a minimum of 100 feet. Off-premise signs in a C-2 distdct require that the Zoning Board of Adjustment first approve a conditional use permit. The modified text amendment would not affect off-premise signage in a C-2 district. Dubuque County Court House records indicate that there are 82 billboards within the corporate limits of the City of Dubuque. The original applicant, Lamar Advertising, Inc., owns 69 of these. Planning Services staff research indicates that of these billboards, 20 are currently non- conforming because of their location, spacing, size or other factors. If the amended language were approved, the number of billboards that are non-conforming would increase to a total of 61. The minimum spacing requirements of 750 feet for billboards located on federal aid primary highways and 500 feet for billboards on all other city streets appears to be consistent with spacing required by several other communities within the state of Iowa. Sparing requirements have been added to municipal ordinances, and increased throughout the years, in an effort to: 1) Limit the visual clutter that is associated with multiple billboards in a small location; 2) Preserve community character; and 3) Protect scenic vistas in historic districts often assodated with communities whose economies are partially dependent on tourism. RECOt4 I~IEN DATION Staff recommends that the Commission review the information provided. GH/mkr Enclosure Planning Services Department 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864 Phone (319) 589~210 Fax (319) 589d~221 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Dubuque City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque IA 52001 April 11, 2001 RE: Text Amendment Applicant: Lamar Outdoor Advertising/City of Dubuque Description: To amend Section 4-3.11 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a minimum spacing of 750 feet between any two off-premise sign structures located along a Federal Aid Primary Highway and a minimum of 500 feet between any two off-premise sign structures located along any other highway or street within the City. Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The City of Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission has reviewed the above-cited request. The application, staff report and related materials are attached for your review. Discussion Assistant Planner Guy Hemenway revieWed proposed language to amend spacing requirement for off-premise sign structures. There were two representatives of Lamar Advertising who spoke in support, and a representative of Gene Bird Sign Company who spoke in opposition. Written comments were received from Bressler Outdoor Advertising, Winter Park, Florida. The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the request, noting that the proposed language makes a distinction between highways and city streets, and will help to preserve community character and protect the City from over proliferation of off-premise sign structures. Recommendation By a vote of 5 to 1, with one abstention by the Chairperson, the Zoning Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council approve the request. A simple majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request. Respectfully submitted, Eugene Bird, Jr., Chairperson Zoning Advisory Commission Attachments Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork above text mey, be submitted to the Clerk's office og or before said time of public hearing: At said time and place of public hearing all interested citizens and parties will be give~ an opportunity to be heard for Or against said text amendment ~ A~Y visual or heating [m-~, paired persoos needing Wth special accessibility- needs should contact the City~ Clerk's OffiCe at 319~589~ 4120 or TDD 319-589~4193 in the Human Rights Department,, at least 48 hours prior to the~ meeting. /s/Jeahne F, Schneide¢' Oity Clerk STATE OF IOWA DUBUQUE COUNTY { SS: CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, TAMM¥ M. FF113MANN a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates ~.j~.t~ ] "~ . ~. , 20 0/ , and for which the charge is $ /~- ~] ~ · Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this ~/~) (:~ day of C~.~,~ ~_ .'~ 20 ~/ . Notary Pu~c in an~ f~r Dubuque Cou~y, Iowa Y COMMISSION EXPIRES I STATE OF IOWA DUBUQUE COUNTY { SS: CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, TAMMY M. FELDMANN a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that~the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates ~-~ r' ~ J ~ t~ , 20 ~)~ , and for whic#the charge is $~. Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque Comity, Iowa, thisa~Oz/(:~ day of ,,~-'*"~' ? 20 ~9,/ . Notary Pu~ic i~ and for Dubuque CouP, Iowa PEBRUARY 1,2002