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Imagine Dubuque UpdateCity of Dubuque City Council Meeting Work Session - Top # 02. Copyrighted August 19, 2024 ITEM TITLE: 6:00 PM - Imagine Dubuque Update SUMMARY: Planning Services staff will present an update on the comprehensive plan: I magine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action . SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type MVM Memo City Manager Memo Presentation Supporting Documentation Imagine Dubuque Update Report Supporting Documentation Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Work Session - Imagine Dubuque Update DATE: August 14, 2024 Dubuque All-beria city 2007.2012.2013 2017*2019 Planning Services Director Wally Wernimont is submitting information for the Work Session - Imagine Dubuque Update to be held at 6:00 p.m. on August 19, 2024. Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director • IMAGINE DUBUQUE • 2037: A CALL TO ACTION Annual Update City Council Work Session August 19, 2024 • ;ice �B�Q�E 2037 VIABLE • LIVABLE • EQUITABLE A CALL TOACTION • IN I 1■ �.•..niiil� • • may': . $74 ill {,,� I[`.14JI0^- !igRii:4'i _as ,Amillons A40414, I; , s , AI I Irom 1 " Ark r / Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2017 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PLAN AT A GLANCE 1 Introduction I' 2 Community Engagement 3 Economic Prosperity 4 Environmental Integrity 5 Social + Cultural Vibrancy 6 Housing 0 7 Community Facilities 8 Transportation + Mobility 9 10 A Call To Action A Appendix (separate document) What is the purpose of our Comprehensive Plan? • Policy guide for community's physical, social, and economic development. • Informs City Council goal setting, annual budget priorities, and land use decisions. • City staff, boards, commissions and community partners are galled to lctior to implement the Plan's 110 recommendations. Communitv Engagement • Inclusively engaged 6,000 people, generated 12,500+ ideas. • Ideas narrowed into themes in 7 categories to create 110 community recommendations. It*SIM in Dubuque1.1101P. ri.f • DUBUQUE 2037 • VIABLE • LIVABLE • EQUITABLE A CALL TOACTION • 1.111111. rilifor,4 I ;It'll Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2017 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Collective Impact Model A commitment by a group of important actors from different sectors to a :ommon agenda for solving specific social problems. Imagine Dubuque Implementation: Roles + Responsibilities A Common Agenda Continuous Communication Continuous Communication r r r r Mutually Reinforcing Activities // Shared Measurement System 7 PLAN CATEGORIES ECONOMIC PROSPERITY4 SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL & CULTURAL VIBRANCY LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOODS & HOUSING COMMUNITY FACILITIES TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY LAND USE I 32 PLAN SUB -CATEGORIES . ....... IN ■■■ 110 PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS 111111111 1111111111 11111111111111111111111111111 1111111111 111111111111 111111111111 1111111111111111111111 BACKBONE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION I CITY OF DUBUQUE • pIMAGDUBUQUEINE status Definitions : • 2037: A CALL TO ACTION STATUS 0 Not Started 0 On Track O+ Off Track A At Risk 0 Achieved The following status definitions are used to provide an update on progress toward Imagine Dubuque's recommendations. In Progress Statuses: Wrack: Recommendation implementation is moving forward, with multiple actions in motion and steady progress being made towards realizing the recommendation, or recommendation implementation is ongoing with continuity and growth in progress. Off Track: Recommendation implementation is in the early stages of moving forward by way of active organizing, connecting with partners, planning and data collection, and/or a few early action items. Recommendation implementation has not yet begun, has a roadblock or made little progress. Needs will vary and may include funding, coordination, time, and staffing. Not Started: Work on this recommendation has not begun. Completed Status: Achieved: Recommendation has been completed and work on it has ended. • . IMAGINE DUBUQUE • • • 2037: A CALL TO ACTION Total Progress 2023 to 2024 110 Recommendations 2023 90% 3n Track or Achieved 2024 85% 3n Track or Achieved • Not Started 6 (5%) • On Track 95 (86%) • Achieved 4 (4%) Off Track 5 (5)/0) Not Started 10 (9%) On Track 88 (80%) Off Track 6 (5%) • Achieved 6 (5%) Imagine Dubuque Dashboard X �+ F my.achieveit.com/v2/custom-dashboards/9a221793-4f4e-481f-a307-08db4b7c35d0 l )1-F1'61 Dashboards • Plans - Reports Imagine Dubuque I Council Update Imagine Dubuque Overview - 110 Recommendations • Not Started 6 (5%) • On Track 95 (86%) • Achieved 4 (4%) • Off Track 5 (5%) Imagine Dubuque I Council Update Economic Prosperity sea"1ra n:R•S7S.,►- Imagine Dubuque Webpages Home) Government > Citj Departments > Planning & Zoning > Imagine Dubuque Imagine Dubuque Dubuque s comprehensive plan, "Imagine Dubuque 2037_ A Call to Action." was adopted in 2017 following a year of community engagement that gathered over 12.500 ideas from more than 6.000 residents and stakeholders. The plan serves as a policy guide for the community's physical. social, and economic development. Implementation of the plan recommendations will rely on community participation. partnerships, and collaboration with residents and organizations. This is a call to action! The goal is to create a more viable. livable. and equitable community. Click here to learn more about the development of the plan and the history of comprehensive planning in Dubuque. • • • IMAGINE DUBUQUE • • 2037: A CALL TO ACTION Progress toward the plan's 110 recommendations is ongoing. The community is using a collective impact model to implement the plan. Coordinators provide quarterly updates, and the plan's current status is reflected below Imagine Dubuque Overview - 110 Recommendations • Not Started 10 (9%) • On Track 88 (80%) • Off Track 6 (5%) • Achieved 6 (5%) Legend The following status definitions are used to provide an update on progress toward Imagine Dubuque's recommendations. In Progress Statuses: Recommendation implementation is moving forward, with multiple actions in motion and steady progress being made towards realizing the recommendation, or recommendation implementation is ongoing with continuity and growth in progress. OffTradg Recommendation implementation is in the early stages of moving forward by way of active organizing, connecting with partners, planning and data collection, and/or a few early action items. Recommendation implementation has not yet begun, has a roadblock or made little progress. Needs will vary and may include funding, coordination, time, and staffing. = .'"'• Work on this recommendation has not begun. ECONOMIC PROSPERITY 9 Recommendations 2023 89% On Track Connector: Jill Connors, Economic Development Director 2024 89% On Track • Not Started 1 (11%) • On Track 8 (89%) • Not Started 1 (11%) • On Track 8 (89%) Economic Prosperity Highlight Broadband expansion Connector: Gina Bell, Director of Sustainability 11 Recommendations 2023 91% un Track 2024 100% On Track • Not Started 1 (9%) • On Track 10 (91 %) • On Track 11 (100%) Sustainable Environment Highlight Trees � 9 BRANCHING �UT�a SOCIAL + CULTURAL VIBRANCY Connector: Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager 31 Recommendations 2023 90% On Track or Achieved 2024 81% On Track or Achieved Not Started 3 (1 O%) • On Track 26 (84%) • Achieved 2 (6%) • Not Started 6 (19%) • On Track 22 (71 %) • Achieved 3 (1O%) Social + Cultural Vibrancy Highlight Growth of HEART Program HEART Partnership restoring place, restoring people * LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOODS + HOUSING Connector: Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director 10 Recommendations 2023 90% On Track or Achieved 2024 80% On Track or Achieved On Track 8 (80%) • Achieved 1 (1O%) Off Track 1 (1 O%) • On Track 7 (70%) Off Track 2 (20%) • Achieved 1 (1O%) Livable Neighborhoods + Housing Highlight Housing incentives CREATING HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES New Housing Units Approved, Under Review, Under Construction, or Completed 1' cm" DUI?iQUE _\ Irttite't�rt'c c' COMMUNITY FACILITIES Connector: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer 13 Recommendations 2023 77% On Track or Achieved 2024 77% )n Track or Achieved Not Started 1 (8%) On Track 9 (69%) Off Track 2 (15%) • Achieved 1 (8%) • Not Started 2 (15%) • On Track 8 (62%) Off Track 1 (8%) • Achieved 2 (15%) Community Facilities Highlight 911 Center moving to Chavenelle Rd TRANSPORTATION + MOBILITY 12 Recommendations 2023 92% On Track Connector: Ryan Knuckey, Director of Transportation Services 2024 92% On Track On Track 11 (92%) Off Track 1 (8%) • On Track 11 (92%) Off Track 1 (8%) City of Dubuque Bike Lane Pilot Project • Install eastbound bike lane on 9th Street and westbound bike lane on 10th Street • Install shared lane marking on 8th Street, Main Street, and Elm Street • In 2025, extend trail and connect to bike lanes Jr THE CITY OF DUB - Westbound 9, • + io, bike lane .,r Missrssippi Sharrows Solar Field Trail s u . - - 0.25 Miles Planned Bike Lane (2024) Planned Sharrow (2024) Existing Trail Proposed Trail (2025) Proposed Bike Lane (2025) .. STEPHEN GASSMAN . Telegraph Herald Bicycle lanes on West Ninth Street in Dubuque are the first under the city's new program. City rolls out bicycle lanes, with `sharrows' on the way Pilot project is expected to last up to 2 years in Dubuque. BY CHRIS GRAY rhris.grav@ihntedia.com Dubuque's first bicycle lanes on city streets are taking shape downtown with new eastbound -marked lanes on Ninth Street in place for two -wheelers to navi- gate and automobiles to acknowledge. They'll be followed in the next week with dedicated lanes on l Oth Street for bicyclists headed west, along with "shar- rows" on Main Street and Eighth Street that indicate cars and bikes should share the road. The city of Dubuque will be collecting data on the bicycle lanes with traffic cam- eras and compare usage. "We'll see if people are comfortable on the streets or if they are still using the sidewalks." said Justine Hull, a city traffic engineer. In addition to the street markings, a contractor has installed bike lane signs as See LANES, PAGE 3A A bicyclist crosses the new bike lane on West Ninth Street. 24 Recommendations Connector: Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director 2023 96% On Track 2024 88% )n Track On Track 23 (96%) Off Track 1 (4%) • Not Started 1 (4%) • On Track 21 (88%) Off Track 2 (8%) Land Use Highlight UDC update .k4u i Ciao*, 19. 2(V9 I It het Vnv,mhn 211, Ante IHl C111 Of D Alactemaice on the Mlrc+, q 1-• UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Planning 5ecnces Der on•ri City Hall 5U W site 11+s 5:Imn1 llaboque, IA 9209144964 (561) 159421 n phone (363) 5(594221 fax ;563) 690.667 5 TW ext Steps 2024 AND BEYOND • Updated website for marketing, outreach, and reporting • Continue to identify Champions & connect to others involved • Use Achievelt to track with other City plans • Activation funds to assist targeted recommendations Mural @ Convivium 1)1 iiTt,t•t Imagine Dubuque I Council Update Imagine Dubuque I Council Update Imagine Dubuque Overview - 110 Recommendations • Not Started 10 (9%) • On Track 88 (80%) • Off Track 6 (5%) • Achieved 6 (5%) Economic Prosperity Overview • Not Started 1 (11%) • On Track 8 (89%) Economic Prosperity Legend The following status definitions are used to provide an update on progress toward Imagine Dubuque's recommendations. In Progress Statuses: On Track: Recommendation implementation is moving forward, with multiple actions in motion and steady progress being made towards realizing the recommendation, or recommendation implementation is ongoing with continuity and growth in progress. mpi ack: Recommendation implementation is in the early stages of moving forward by way of active organizing, connecting with partners, planning and data collection, and/or a few early action items. Recommendation implementation has not yet begun, has a roadblock or made little progress. Needs will vary and may include funding, coordination, time, and staffing. Work on this recommendation has not begun. Completed Status: Achieved: Recommendation has been completed and work on it has ended. Not Started: 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 1 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update Employment Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment Continue ongoing efforts to diversify Dubuque's economy, including all sectors and all employment types and categories. On Track Jason White FY 23-24 CAPITAL PROJECT EXPANSIONS TOTAL 5 New Expansions 72 New Jobs 82,000 New Space (sq. ft.) $46,905,000 Investment Behnke Enterprises, Inc. I HODGE I Crown Cork & Seal I Vanguard Enterprises I WHKS & Co. 1.1.2 Convene local employers attracting talent from elsewhere and from the region, identify successes and challenges based upon local employer experiences, and develop a comprehensive 'hyper -local' approach to overall diverse talent attraction and development, including a local talent pipeline. On Track Jason White Tri-State Veterans Network Meeting Thursday, January 25, 2024 — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. AccessDubuqueJobs.com Career Fair - Platteville Tuesday, January 30, 2024 — 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Distinctively Dubuque Session 1-January 31 to February 28, 2024 HR Cohort Tuesday, February 6th from 8 — 9:30a.m. o Colleen Callahan, Director of US Support Operations with PBS Systems o Mitch Frank, Recruiting Specialist for Dupaco Community Credit Union o Joe Vermeulen, Assistant HR Manager for Molo Companies 1.1.3 Continue to strengthen existing start-up business and entrepreneurial programming to develop a comprehensive entrepreneurial eco- system. This system should include programs and resources, including funding, for entrepreneurs through Stage 2 growth. On Track Jill Connors The small business grant available low -to -moderate income household entrepreneurs continues providing up to $5,000 to these business owners, with a total of $50,000 available for the year. Fountain of Youth administers the grant. 1.1.4 Continue the current work of Inclusive Dubuque, also formulating strategies to enhance economic resiliency and mitigate the impact of economic disruptions locally. On Track Alex Baum Continued to hold meetings for Inclusive Dubuque, the Business Leader Equity Cohort, and other equity focused initiatives. Continued to hold meetings for the Better Together Committee, which includes helping businesses better retain members of immigrant populations, improved navigation of systems, and helping reduce chronic absenteeism. With the City of Dubuque's Office of Shared Prosperity and Neighborhood Support, continued to participate in the Urban Institute's Upward Mobility Action Learning Network, a cohort focused on equitably improving upward economic mobility. Continued to present findings from the Community Equity Profile, the Data Walk, and the Immigration Community Assessment to local partners. Housing Recommendations Name Status 1.2.1 Work with local residential realtors to understand why families choose or do not choose Dubuque when purchasing a new home. Once understood, use this data to identify suitable development sites for new homes. Not Started Assigned To Alexis Steger Last Comment N/A 1.2.2 Foster the development of new and additional housing products in suitable locations throughout the City. On Track Alexis Steger Staff provided nine letters of support for workforce housing tax credit 2024 round. Additionally, a review was completed of housing incentives, and with new state law changes South Point is able to continue with another phase of new builds. 1.2.3 Continue the current work of Inclusive Dubuque, also formulating strategies to enhance economic resiliency and mitigate the impact of economic disruptions locally. On Track Alex Baum Continued to hold meetings for Inclusive Dubuque, the Business Leader Equity Cohort, and other equity focused initiatives. Continued to hold meetings for the Better Together Committee, which includes helping businesses better retain members of immigrant populations, improved navigation of systems, and helping reduce chronic absenteeism. 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT With the City of Dubuque's Office of Shared Prosperity and Neighborhood Support, continued to participate in the Urban Institute's Upward Mobility Action Learning Network, a cohort focused on equitably improving upward economic mobility. 2 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update Continued to present findings from the Community Equity Profile, the Data Walk, and the Immigration Community Assessment to local partners. Business Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 1.3.1 Work with the city's broadband providers to On Track Dave Lyons Fiber broadband (City focus) availability and options continue to grow. May need to also address 5G wireless capacity. ensure the city's technological future, given its implications for the city's business growth and employment growth. 1.3.2 Collaborate with Kennedy Mall ownership and On Track Jason surrounding major centers to support regional White retail. Planning Services worked with Kennedy Mall ownership to amend the PUD regulating the mall in order to increase allowed signage, decrease parking requirements, and remove the cap on developable area. Sustainable Environment Sustainable Environment Overview On Track 11 (100%) Legend The following status definitions are used to provide an update on progress toward Imagine Dubuque's recommendations. In Progress Statuses: �Ll Recommendation implementation is moving forward, with multiple actions in motion and steady progress being made towards realizing the recommendation, or recommendation implementation is ongoing with continuity and growth in progress. Off Track: Recommendation implementation is in the early stages of moving forward by way of active organizing, connecting with partners, planning and data collection, and/or a few early action items. Recommendation implementation has not yet begun, has a roadblock or made little progress. Needs will vary and may include funding, coordination, time, and staffing. =Work on this recommendation has not begun. Completed Status: Achieved: Recommendation has been completed and work on it has ended. Clean Water Recommendations Assigned To Name Status 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT Last Comment 3 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update 2.1.1 Continue the efforts of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project to mitigate health and environmental hazards in Washington, Point, and North End neighborhoods. On Track Deron Muehring Three Bee Branch Watershed alleys are to be reconstructed as green alleys in FY25. The Bee Branch Stormwater Pumping Station Project is tracking to be under construction by early 2025 and substantially complete by the end of 2026. The $28 million in proposed improvements will help protect over 220 residential properties and over 120 nonresidential properties from flooding. The FY24-25 CIP budget includes $725,000 to continue the site cleanup and move into design for the Bee Branch Maintenance Facility (former Blum site). It also includes $125,000 to design floodproofing measures at the Water Plant that would help ensure the availability of potable water for the Dubuque community even under extreme flooding conditions. The FY25-29 5-year CIP budget also includes funding to start designing the North End Storm Sewer Improvements in FY28. 2.1.2 Continue to implement the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan to protect creeks, sensitive ecological habitats, and promote conservation -minded development. On Track Eric Schmechel on track Clean Air + Energy Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 2.2.1 Continue to implement the 50% by 2030 Climate Action Resiliency Plan by focusing on waste reduction, transportation improvements, and energy efficiency of homes and businesses to achieve climate goals and renewables. 2.2.2 Support mobile air quality monitoring to increase citizen awareness and identify and target toxic hot spots. On Track Gina Bell Funding will play a critical role in continuing to stay on track with this goal. On Track Mary Rose Corrigan University of Dubuque (UD) reports monitoring over the 4th of July to measure impact of fireworks. The ppm was 10 times the normal amount (1-4) and peaked at 46ppm. The next quarterly session will include a comparison of temperature and PM 1 and PM 2.5 at 4 locations measured in the city (2 parks and the 2 pools) at the same time on 2 or 3 days each week. Neighborhoods Recommendations Name Status Assigned To 2.3.1 Continue Healthy Homes strategy as part of the CHANGE and Bee Branch revitalization efforts. Last Comment On Track Nicole Lytle The Housing and Community Development Department has several programs available in order to help improve the quality of homes within the city of Dubuque. The four programs are Healthy Homes, Lead Paint Hazard Control, Older Adult Home Modifications and Housing Rehabilitation. These programs are all income -qualifying for the residents. From April 2024- June 202413 homes have experienced improvements to enhance the health of families in Dubuque. 2.3.2 Continue to implement the Emerald Ash Borer Readiness Plan to maintain safe and healthy neighborhoods. On Track Stephen J. Staff has begun recruitment for the Environmental Justice Tree Coordinator position that will manage the US Forest Service grant. Staff continues to remove Fehsal dead or declining ash trees where needed. 2.3.3 Seek partnership opportunities to increase localized native plant, pollinator habitat, and edible landscaping in public spaces. On Track Brian Preston Mowers to Monarchs Program extended through 2024. Land Conservation Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 2.4.1 Conserve areas near water trails and canoe launches, serene places to escape the city, and viewpoints to watch migratory birds, shown on the Environmental Factors Map. On Track Brian Preston Water Trail Plans to be adopted by early summer. 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 4 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update Eco-Education + Participatory Conservation Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 2.5.1 Promote educational programming and On Track Brian • A shared Naturalist position created between the Dubuque County Conservation Board and Dubuque Community School Districts will support both pre - partnerships that enable children to experience Preston K and elementary education. The $60,000 cost is shared equally and supports experiential education in astronomy, conservation (wetlands, prairie, nature. woodlands) and biology, with excursions to both City and County parks. (June 2021) • National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium's variety of programming is available for all age groups, including pollinator education with a newly erected greenhouse; river and wetland history and ecology; and a variety of animal, fish, birds and insect programs. (June 2021) • Dubuque County Conservation, in partnership with ISU Extension & Outreach, host all elementary students from preschool through 5th grade (4,700 students) at Dubuque Community Schools in Outdoor Adventures. It's an outdoor setting and students have new experiences that connect with their science curriculum. A 4th grade teacher voiced, "Just getting outside and experiencing things that we have talked about in the classroom and making the real -world connections was fantastic!" DCC's programs are highlighted in their newsletter. • Programming through Swiss Valley Nature Center and Mines of Spain serve thousands of children and school groups through year-round programming. (June 2021) • City of Dubuque/Four Mounds/Dream Center partner for the Adventure Day Camp, bringing engaging outdoor activities to urban youth. (June 2021) • Dubuque County Conservation (DCC) partners with City of Dubuque, Iowa DNR, and Friends of the Mines of Spain have a partnership to manage E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center, with DCC in the lead. • The City of Dubuque and Iowa Department of Natural Resources have an agreement in development for natural playscape. • Story Trails engage children in nature through literacy, at the Bee Branch Creek, Swiss Valley and the Heritage Trail. 2.5.2 Explore incentives for backyard and curbside On Track Bev Wagner Ongoing education and marketing efforts on the benefits of composting. composting that reduce the proportion of landfilled food waste. 2.5.3 Explore a community -wide Zero Waste Policy On Track Jacob that creates a closed-circuit economy of low- Jansen impact or reduced consumption lifestyle and marketplace for post -consumer products. FY22 & FY23 Waste Minimization are finalized and posted on the City's website. In addition, the FY24 report is being started, as well as a community survey on waste diversion. Social + Cultural Vibrancy Overview Social + Cultural Vibrancy • Not Started 6 (19%) • On Track 22 (71 i) • Achieved 3 (10%) The following status definitions are used to provide an update on progress toward Imagine Dubuque's recommendations. In Progress Statuses: enmity Recommendation implementation is moving forward, with multiple actions in motion and steady progress being made towards realizing the recommendation, or recommendation implementation is ongoing with continuity and growth in progress. Recommendation implementation is in the early stages of moving forward by way of active organizing, connecting with partners, planning and data collection, and/or a few early action items. Recommendation implementation has not yet begun, has a roadblock or made little progress. Needs will vary and may include funding, coordination, time, and staffing. =Work on this recommendation has not begun. Completed Status: Arhiovad Rarnmmanriatinn has haan nmmnlatad and wnrk nn it has anriari 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 5 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update J Food Recommendations Name 3.1.1 Colleges, institutions - consider purchasing from more than one contracted vendor to increase local purchasing. 3.1.2 Support food production spaces & establishment of Community Supported Agriculture; make City land available for food production. Status Assigned To Last Comment On Track Brittany regular route of the Iowa Food Hub has made institutional purchasing more viable for institutions, schools, and restaurants in Dubuque Demezier On Track Mary Bridget Deutsch Since FY22, a total of 690,000 invested in Food Access in City of Dubuque: 597,000 to food -based Microenterprises (CDBG) $300,000 towards education, entrepreneurship, & hydroponics (USDA) $168,000 to acquisition of new location for Food Pantry (CDBG-CV) $75,000 to Dubuque Area Labor Harvest (CDBG-CV) $50,000 to Convivium for Free Casseroles for Community (POSG) 3.1.3 Communicate with other "food cities" to share ideas as this (3.1.2) develops in Dubuque. Not Started Gina Bell No work is being done in this area currently. 3.1.4 Recreation programming can have cooking classes addressing social (food insecurity/cost), educational (enhanced learning) and cultural (inclusion, communication) needs. On Track Antonio We are hosting an India Independence Celebration where we will educate our community on foods from India and how to prepare these foods at home. Mouzon 3.1.5 Consider food access as an objective of the City's transit systems. On Track Ryan Knuckey The FTA has not unlocked the grant funding at the current time. 3.1.6 Evaluate whether local solid waste can begin to incorporate a compost component, similar to Des Moines, that would provide a source of compost for local gardens & production. Achieved Ken Miller During FY22 311 cubic yards of USCC Certified Compost was distributed at no cost to Dubuque residents. The program will continue to offer compost to residents moving forward. 3.1.7 Consider an active policy supporting front yard Not Started food gardening. Mary Rose Corrigan front yard gardening is currently allowed, but inter -departmental policy development to promote front yard gardening has not started Education + Empowerment Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 3.2.1 Incorporate and support recommendations from the 2017 update of the Community Solutions Action Plan into the implementation program for Imagine Dubuque. On Track Alex Baum Continued with an initiative through Project HOPE to support small organizations and grassroots efforts in underserved communities. This is part of an effort to build community engagement and community power within these communities. Continued to engage community members around the Community Equity Profile and the Data Walk. In addition, engaged additional underserved communities by targeted outreach from the Better Together Committee and connections through Project HOPE. Are currently in the process of planning the next Data Walk. 3.2.2 Support and further community learning about best practices in equity and inclusion. On Track Alex Baum The Inclusive Dubuque network and the programs it supports continue to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) concepts throughout our community. The various programs help individuals to acknowledge and address their own personal biases (conscious or unconscious), as well as how their DEI efforts 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 6 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update impact their work life and the broader community. We are working towards providing resources that are useful and impactful for community members. We partner with business leaders to work towards actionable items to advance equity within their organizations and throughout the community. We work together to drive transformational change in Dubuque by reimagining systems, fostering a culture of inclusion, and advancing social equity in all areas of community life. For our Inclusive Dubuque meeting, we invited guest speakers from the group Cultureall from Des Moines. The group has a program called Open Book which is a community project that creates connections and builds social cohesion through story sharing where People are "Books" and You are a "Reader." They brought two "Books" to talk about their experiences of being an immigrant and identifying and accepting where you come from. 3.2.3 Work with community providers including non- On Track Alex Baum Continued to partner with the City of Dubuque and other community partners on childcare access. Supported care centers through the Every Child Reads profits, faith communities, and Dubuque -area colleges and universities to expand childcare options and resources, whether through on -site programs, clearinghouses for providers, or other means. program. Have worked to map and advertise summer literacy opportunities in order to help prevent the summer slide by bolstering learning opportunities. A Arts + Culture Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 3.3.1 Work with the City's Leisure Services Not Started Bonnie Leisure Services staff had previously discussed a possible "mobile" art programs with museum staff along with its Rec & Roll program. That discussion has Department to consider where and how Spurling stalled but could start up again. Leisure Services has funding specific to arts programming. recreation programming and use of public parks can bring cultural and arts events to neighborhoods that are isolated or distant from downtown. 3.3.2 Evaluate public transit and municipal parking On Track Ryan policies relative to their success or gaps in Knuckey providing weekend and evening access to key arts and culture facilities, particularly in Downtown Dubuque and around emerging areas and venues. The FTA has not unlocked the grant funding at the current time. 3.3.3 Promote partnerships to co -market events at Not Started Bonnie This initiative has not been undertaken by staff or the commission. Ongoing work in the area of the arts will be focused on implementing the the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center Spurling recommendations in the arts and culture master plan. and the Arts @ Clarke series as part of the City's overall offerings. 3.3.4 Through partnerships with the Multicultural Not Started Bonnie Family Center, senior citizen Spurling organizations/providers, the city's educational system, and local universities, explore ways to expand how residents think about "culture" and "arts" to include new and emerging forms and expressions. New staff, who started July 5, 2023, will get up to speed on this recommendation with the assistance of the arts commission and provide future reports. Green Building + Historic Preservation Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 3.4.1 Recognizing the importance of historic preservation and adaptive reuse, promote waste recovery, and consider recruiting a Habitat for Humanity ReStore or other building reuse retailer. Achieved Ken Miller Restore opened in December 2022. 3.4.2 Illustrate the tangible economic and On Track Duane Heritage Works is working with the City and stakeholders to chart a path to interpreting and disseminating the information gleaned from the Black History 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 7 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update sustainability benefits —direct, indirect, and induced —to Dubuque's economy and community from the work done by the City's historic preservation programming and the city's private and public sector partners. Communicate these benefits consistently to all of Dubuque's many constituencies. Hagerty Survey. Heritage Works continues to be involved on the State, National and Local level to advocate for historic preservation as an economic development tool. 3.4.3 Work with Dubuque's regional development On Track Duane A new group called Dubuque Forward that is made up of individuals and businesses interested in making Dubuque a more vibrant community is examining community to identify and access new and Hagerty the City of Dubuque's past planning efforts and exploring ways of implementing planning recommendations. Engagement meetings continue. Historic emerging funding options, including crowd preservation and placemaking plays a prominent role in those meetings. funding, to support the ongoing rehabilitation of the city's historic properties. 3.4.4 Expand existing programs, such as HEART, to On Track Becky train additional local workers in preservation- Bodish related building trades. We continue to grow the number of students we serve. We have also recently added two additional program staff to accommodate this growth. Community Safety Recommendations Name 3.5.1 Assess options for improving trash collection in Downtown Dubuque. 3.5.2 Review sidewalk implementation and repair plans, particularly for JFK Road and portions of Dodge Street, to identify places where better sidewalks would contribute to greater safety. Status Achieved On Track Assigned To Last Comment Jacob Jansen All downtown customers have a city -issue trash cart. Jon Dienst University of Iowa Students in the Public Policy program have finished and delivered a proposal to the city of Dubuque. Staff will review and analyze for future implementation. 3.5.3 Assess areas of sub -standard lighting and On Track Dave Ness These areas are addressed as complaints/suggestions are received. investigate the cost and feasibility of installing additional lighting, particularly solar or LED lights; focus on Downtown Dubuque and other areas with cultural, arts, and community facilities that attract or could attract people from throughout the city. 3.5.4 Continue to support the Police Department's On Track Jeremy policies and initiatives around diversity, Jensen community and understanding, including the community liaison role. All new employees go through sessions with the Fountain of Youth Community In Change. 3.5.5 Explore the potential to provide training and On Track Jeremy We continue to work with community partners on managing the complex issues. financial resources for the Police Department Jensen and community organizations around managing mental health issues in the context of public safety. 3.5.6 Foster continued partnerships between the On Track Jeremy We continue to develop new partners and champions. Dubuque Police and neighborhood Jensen associations to address safety and operations, especially as new or enhanced neighborhood recreation facilities are identified and designed. Health Recommendations Name Status 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT Assigned To Last Comment 8 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update 3.6.1 Actively promote partnerships and policies that On Track Mary Rose Working with Dubuque County opioid sub -committee on prevention strategies and outreach/education address mental health and addiction, focusing Corrigan on prevention and building community resilience rather than reactions. 3.6.2 Evaluate community -based options for Not Started Mary Rose No staff work completed on this supporting mental health, such as support Corrigan groups for people experiencing depression, caregivers, and affected families. 3.6.3 Explore the potential for Dubuque area health On Track Mary Rose Crescent Community Health Center explored several models of Prescription produce programming, and has elected to continue to research funding providers to "prescribe" fruits and Corrigan opportunities and determine timing for starting a program vegetables as part of a strategy to combat obesity. 3.6.4 Promote in -school healthy food actions On Track Shirley including school gardens, wellness, and Horstman exercise. Schools continue to emphasize wellness through physical education and health classes. Recreation Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 3.7.1 Re-evaluate the parks and recreation plan, 0n Track Marie Ware The Plan is ARPA funded and the city manager has asked to see if we can switch funding to delay starting this work until 4 months later. Request is being potentially through a strategic update or addendum, to identify opportunities to provide flexible, programmable space; improve active recreation connectivity in neighborhoods; and enhance Dubuque's "dog -friendliness." considered by CFO as she closes out FY24. 3.7.2 Initiate a feasibility evaluation for a Community Center, potentially including indoor recreation and indoor/outdoor aquatic facilities, with an eye towards creating a multi -generational and central community gathering place that supports health, wellness, and social interaction among residents. On Track Marie Ware Nor activity to report this quarter. 3.7.3 Evaluate and revise, as appropriate, the dog- On Track Stephen J. No update this quarter. related policies for all of Dubuque's park and Fehsal recreation facilities. Livable Neighborhoods + Housing Livable Neighborhoods + Housing Overview • On Track 7 (70%) • Off Track 2 (20%) • Achieved 1 (10%) The following status definitions are used to provide an update on progress toward Imagine Dubuque's recommendations. In Progress Statuses: On Track: Recommendation implementation is moving forward, with multiple actions in motion and steady progress being made towards realizing the recommendation, or recommendation implementation is ongoing with continuity and growth in nrrInracc 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 9 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update Off Trace Recommendation implementation is in the early stages of moving forward by way of active organizing, connecting with partners, planning and data collection, and/or a few early action items. Recommendation implementation has not yet begun, has a roadblock or made little progress. Needs will vary and may include funding, coordination, time, and staffing. Work on this recommendation has not begun. Completed Status: Achieved: Recommendation has been completed and work on it has ended. Not Started: Livable Neighborhoods Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 4.1.1 Continue to review the City's codes and On Track Alexis incentives to ensure what is working continues, Steger and that any other barriers are a priority to address and remove. July 1, 2024 City Council will consider repealing the historic building code, as it is no longer used by City Staff and has been replaced by I -Codes that account for historic building methods and preservation techniques. 4.1.2 Recognizing the importance of historic preservation and adaptive reuse, promote waste recovery and consider recruiting a Habitat for Humanity ReStore or other building reuse retailer. Achieved Ken Miller ReStore opened in December 2022. 4.1.3 Illustrate the tangible economic and On Track Duane Heritage Works is working with the City and stakeholders to chart a path to interpreting and disseminating the information gleaned from the Black History sustainability benefits —direct, indirect, and Hagerty Survey. Heritage Works continues to be involved on the State, National and Local level to advocate for historic preservation as an economic development induced —to Dubuque's economy and tool. community from the work done by the City's historic preservation program and the city's private and public sector partners. Communicate these benefits consistently to all local, state and federal constituencies. 4.1.4 Identify and collaborate with new partners in Off Track Anderson We need to continue processing how to complete this task effectively. Presently, our Community Engagement Coordinator is having ongoing meetings with other fields, such as health and welfare, Sainci outreach coordinators from Crescent Community Health, NICC, and Greater Dubuque to discuss ways to enhance collaboration. However, clear objectives environmental, education, and the cultural arts have not yet been established. to strengthen the links between Dubuque's neighborhoods and their evolving story. 4.1.5 Promote mixed -use development both On Track Shena downtown, within the John F. Kennedy Road Moon Corridor, and key intersections along the Southwest Arterial. These mixed -use areas should provide a variety of residential choices, access to goods and services, and neighborhood amenities like parks and schools within a walkable environment. The City Council approved a text amendment to remove the off-street parking requirements for properties located in the Jackson Park and Cathedral Historic Districts which will provide property owners with additional flexibility regarding the use of their properties. Housing Recommendations 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 10 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update Name Status Assigned Last Comment To 4.2.1 Support the City's inspection programs as well On Track Mike as the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative. Belmont Implementing a new permit software system as well as a new 2-year cycle rental inspection program 4.2.2 Monitor affordability and housing stress, an On Track Mary N/A Bridget Deutsch important health indicator, annually. 4.2.3 Look to increase wages and self-sufficiency Off Track Jill Connors Econ Dev staff work with Greater Dubuque Development staff to attract and retain quality employers. Housing staff facilitate a family self-sufficiency opportunities in the community to make housing more attainable. program. Although in September 2022 City Council approved the use of more aggressive housing incentives, City staff have reviewed plans for the creation of more than 2,000 housing units in a variety of price points and rental/ownership. Once the housing inventory is increased, we expect the effect of supply and demand to cause the cost of housing to be more affordable generally. However, despite the large number of proposed housing units, only 48 have come to fruition since that time. 4.2.4 Adopt and implement a mix of On Track Gina educational/outreach programs to increase Hodgson housing provider participation in Housing Choice Voucher program. N/A 4.2.5 Adopt and implement a mix of financial On Track Gina incentives/policies for creation of Housing Hodgson Choice Voucher units throughout community. N/A Community Facilities Overview • Not Started 2 (15%) • On Track 8 (62%) • Off Track 1 (8%) • Achieved 2 (15%) Community Facilities Legend The following status definitions are used to provide an update on progress toward Imagine Dubuque's recommendations. In Progress Statuses: Recommendation implementation is moving forward, with multiple actions in motion and steady progress being made towards realizing the recommendation, or recommendation implementation is ongoing with continuity and growth in progress. Recommendation implementation is in the early stages of moving forward by way of active organizing, connecting with partners, planning and data collection, and/or a few early action items. Recommendation implementation has not yet begun, has a roadblock or made little progress. Needs will vary and may include funding, coordination, time, and staffing. Work on this recommendation has not begun. Completed Status: Achieved: Recommendation has been completed and work on it has ended. Not Started: 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 11 of 19 DUuBUQUF Imagine Dubuque I Council Update RM O • •rn • # Name Status Assigned Last Comment 5.1.1 Continue to expand the sanitary sewer collection system to meet growth needs, particularly in proximity to the Southwest Arterial, the West End, and the South Port. On Track Todd Irwin Three Granger Creek Interceptor Sewer projects will be bid and under contract by fall of 2023. Old Mill Lift Station and Force Main project is tentatively scheduled to be bid late 2023 to early 2024. The Sanitary Sewer Asset Management plan is currently under contract with HDR and will help to provide guidance for future growth area and needed improvements, to the existing sanitary sewer collection system, to adequately serve the future growth areas. 5.1.2 Utilize the results of the water system dynamic model (currently under development) to identify current needs, as well as plan for future growth of the community. On Track Chris Lester • The dynamic water model is in use, improving water pressure, providing balanced stability and fire suppression, and more effective use of water towers and tanks. • By moving water more efficiently, there is less aging of water and improved quality. The model helps report back with water main break data, identifying breaks, material, age, elevation and whether there is a need for air release. 5.1.3 Continue the integration of the former Vernon Township and Barrington Lakes water systems into the overall City of Dubuque system. Achieved Chris Lester Project is completed and meeting expansion needs. 5.1.4 Update the city-wide stormwater management ordinance to guide future growth and development and to address onsite infiltration and sustainable development practices. Off Track Maxwell O'Brien MS4 permit cycle is nearing expiration. Team is working on updates to permit with IDNR and also rebuilding MS4 compliance tracking system as the program previously used was discontinued with no warning from the software manufacturer. Ordinance update discussions are ongoing with the team. 5.1.5 Continued expansion of fiber optic access throughout the community. On Track Dave Lyons Collaborative build -out efforts proceeding with 12/31/24 estimated completion date. 5.1.6 Partner with Green Dubuque and other similar organizations to define metrics to monitor progress on environmental goals as outlined in the 50% by 2030 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. On Track Gina Bell Continue to monitor greenhouse gas emissions and provide other metrics throughout the 50% by 2030 Plan, which were developed during the update process with our community team. Public Safety Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 5.2.1 Ensure budget and staffing needs for all City On Track Jenny Departments as Dubuque's population grows. Larson The Fiscal Year 2023 budget included the addition of 30 full-time employees and the Fiscal Year 2024 budget included the addition of 22 full-time employees, which are unprecedented increases in the City's workforce. 5.2.2 Identify and document deficiencies of existing Achieved Jessica Moving will happen to 7900 Chavenelle 911 Communications Center and explore George facility expansion. 5.2.3 Continue to explore the possibility of adding a Not Started Jeremy police substation to further community Jensen policing efforts and adequate geographic coverage. With modern policing and the squad car being the office, a substation is not needed nor can it be staffed. 5.2.4 Explore potential future sites for an additional On Track Amy or relocated fire station with access to the Scheller Southwest Arterial. Will follow approvals to move forward after station location study presentation is completed. 116. Municipal Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 5.3.1 Explore the potential for a small library branch Not Started Nick The Library completed a space needs assessment, with feedback from the task force and community input directing library staff to focus on expanding the Rossman amount of space at existing location and focus on continuing to work with the County Library and the Asbury branch location. within the West End. 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 12 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update 5.3.2 Monitor market conditions and strategically implement the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan and other emerging plans. On Track Jill Connors The DRA received a Destination Iowa grant to assist with the construction of an outdoor amphitheater on the grounds. The Island's master plan is being updated, including a funding/financing analysis of individual development components to determine the viability of each. City staff meet weekly with the DRA to move the work forward. The planning consultant has recently shared materials with City Council. Another work session to provide progress status is scheduled for August 5th. 5.3.3 Repurpose the Five Flags Center according to outreach studies to better showcase and utilize the storied downtown venue. On Track Marie Ware Instead of repurposing the City Council approved a $23 million renovation project in FY 23 - 27 for the Five Flags Civic Center. In discussion with the City Manager of all projects and priorities it was determined that this project would wait while other priority projects are being worked on. Recently we moved the dates of start of this back another 4 months due to other priorities and work load. Project RFP will be targeted to be released after the release and work on the Five Flags RFP for management services so the firm selected will be a part of the construction process. Transportation + Mobility Transportation + Mobility Overview • On Track 11 (92%) • Off Track 1 (8%) Legend The following status definitions are used to provide an update on progress toward Imagine Dubuque's recommendations. In Progress Statuses: ell ro k: Recommendation implementation is moving forward, with multiple actions in motion and steady progress being made towards realizing the recommendation, or recommendation implementation is ongoing with continuity and growth in progress. Off Track: Recommendation implementation is in the early stages of moving forward by way of active organizing, connecting with partners, planning and data collection, and/or a few early action items. Recommendation implementation has not yet begun, has a roadblock or made little progress. Needs will vary and may include funding, coordination, time, and staffing. =Work on this recommendation has not begun. Completed Status: Achieved: Recommendation has been completed and work on it has ended. Complete Streets Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 6.1.1 In the JFK corridor, identify short-term and long-term opportunities to facilitate a more complete pedestrian network. On Track Jon Dienst City staff have received the Public Policy planning document from the University of Iowa students. This document will be reviewed by city staff for future FY budget submittals. 6.1.2 For all Dubuque corridors, assess opportunities to plan and design for complete street elements during each stage of maintenance and project development cycle. On Track Jon Dienst This is an ongoing effort by city staff in developing capital improvement projects for street corridors. 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 13 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update 6.1.3 Work from the City's comprehensive network On Track Jon Dienst Some of this work is beginning with the bike lane pilot on 9th and 10th streets. The 2024 pavement marking program will include bike lanes on 9th and 10th plan for Complete Streets, including the Tri- State Biking/Walking Plan and the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan, when making investment decisions in individual corridors. 6.1.4 When properties redevelop, as appropriate, On Track Shena work to re -orient development to the street Moon level, rather than separated from the street by parking lots and pursue opportunities to acquire right-of-way where beneficial. streets between Jackson Street and Bluff Street. These will be installed in the summer of 2024. The City Council approved a text amendment to remove the off-street parking requirements for properties located in the Jackson Park and Cathedral Historic Districts which will allow property owners to retain green space instead of paved parking areas. Public Transportation Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 6.2.1 Continue making improvements to the fixed- On Track Jodi route bus service that provides efficient travel Johnson options, focusing on high -performing transit corridors. Currently working on RFP for Areas of Persistent Poverty Planning Grant 6.2.2 Continue to extend bus service hours where it On Track Jodi is most effective and provides valued Johnson accessibility improvements to the community. Look for opportunities to provide more efficient and direct routes to connect residents to resources and amenities. Currently working on RFP for Areas of Persistent Poverty Planning Grant Air Travel Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 6.3.1 Given the current competitive nature of the On Track airline industry, advocate for airline service expansion at the Dubuque Regional Airport. This includes continuing to leverage local incentive funding to target expansion of airline service Todd Dalsing DBQ Air, Dubuque Chamber of Commerce, Air Service Consultant Matt Skinner and the Dubuque Airport continue to work with regional carriers to restore daily air service to/from DBQ and a hub. 6.3.2 Target new development around the airport to more compatible uses such as light industrial, warehousing, and agriculture. Uses such as residential are particularly sensitive to airplane operations noise. Off Track Jill Connors Unfortunately we have not had any new developments in our target development areas (outside airfield development). Much of the development areas continue to be used for agricultural land leases. Regional Connections Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 6.4.1 Understanding the critical importance 0n Track Bob Schiesl Greater Dubuque Development Corporation's Access to Markets webpage outlines roadways, air service and freight to help businesses understand surrounding communities play in staffing jobs 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT Dubuque's connections. 14 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update in Dubuque, continue to collaborate with surrounding state Departments of Transportation to promote safe, efficient regional roadway connections through Dubuque. Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) convenes the City, County, regional coalition of governments (ECIA), the Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Departments of Transportation, transportation agencies and community leaders to respond to and plan for the region's transportation needs. DMATS staff and partners to continually update the long range transportation plan. The Southwest Arterial was completed in August 2020, becoming designated as US Highway 52 and providing an important highway connection between US Highway 20 and US Highway 61/151. The rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Northwest Arterial from US20 to JFK Road was completed in August 2023, to bring it into a state of good repair as part of its transfer of jurisdiction from the Iowa DOT to the City of Dubuque following the completion of the Southwest Arterial. In 2022, the City received a $2.3 million RAISE Planning Grant to assist with the $4.4 million planning and design costs of the B2E2 project. The Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) provided a $750,000 contribution as a local cash match to make the planning grant a possibility. In June 2024, the City was awarded a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Infrastructure Implementation Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The total construction cost for the initial phases of the B2E2 project is estimated to be $38.7 million. In addition to the $25 million RAISE grant, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportations Study (DMATS) will contribute $9.2 million, the City will contribute $3.6 million, and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad will contribute $1 million. With the $4.4 million dollars in planning and engineering costs, the total expenditure for the project will exceed $43 million. Construction will be completed in phases from 2027 to 2030. 6.4.2 Through political and funding channels, continue to advocate for passenger rail service and a complete four -lane highway connection to Chicago. On Track Bob Schiesl The Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study and Regional Planning Affiliation 8 completed a Passenger Rail Feasibility Study that examines the establishment of a Rockford -to -Dubuque route, providing an important part of the planning if Chicago to Dubuque service is to be realized. Illinois anticipates completing the first leg of service, reinstating Chicago to Rockford service by 2025. Ride the Rail is a citizen -led group working to advocate for rail service from Chicago to Dubuque and educate the community about benefits from the service and progress toward achievement. In June 2022, US Route 20 was downsized in the City of East Dubuque from four lane to three lane in order to develop shoulders and a center turning lane. This change addressed safety concerns. Automobile Travel Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 6.5.1 Identify the required project development steps and funding to implement the City of Dubuque roadway projects prioritized in the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan. 0n Track Bob Schiesl The completion of the $165 million Southwest Arterial/US Highway 52 in August 2020 is the result of an over thirty-year planning and development process. This project allows for the transfer of jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial, Central Avenue, and White Street from the State of Iowa to the City of Dubuque. In 2022-2023 the City completed a major rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Northwest Arterial from Highway 20 to John F. Kennedy Road. Dubuque's STREETS Project leads nationally with continued improvements to traffic efficiency and safety. Continued improvement of traffic with roundabouts throughout the city, with emphasis on safety and flow for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. In 2022, the City received a $2.3 million RAISE Planning Grant to assist with the $4.4 million planning and design costs of the B2E2 project. The Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) provided a $750,000 contribution as a local cash match to make the planning grant a possibility. In June 2024, the City was awarded a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Infrastructure Implementation Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The total construction cost for the initial phases of the B2E2 project is estimated to be $38.7 million. In addition to the $25 million RAISE grant, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportations Study (DMATS) will contribute $9.2 million, the City will contribute $3.6 million, and the Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad will contribute $1 million. With the $4.4 million dollars in planning and engineering costs, the total expenditure for the project will exceed $43 million. Construction will be completed in phases from 2027 to 2030. City Council Priority Agenda Alignment 2023-2025: Complete Streets Concept Implementation: 16th St./Elm St./14th St. Railroad Overpass Project City Council Priority Agenda Alignment 2023-2025: Street Program: Direction and Funding 6.5.2 Continue being a national leader in leveraging technology and other Intelligent Transportation System solutions to improve vehicular mobility and safety on the Dubuque street network. 0n Track Dave Ness City of Dubuque traffic engineers continue to work with developers from around the world to create analytics that are specific to traffic and our cameras. We have also recently received a smart grant to help develop communications standards for connected vehicles of the future. 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 15 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update Land Use Overview • Not Started 1 (4%) • On Track 21 (88%) • Off Track 2 (8 i) Land Use Legend The following status definitions are used to provide an update on progress toward Imagine Dubuque's recommendations. In Progress Statuses: mime Recommendation implementation is moving forward, with multiple actions in motion and steady progress being made towards realizing the recommendation, or recommendation implementation is ongoing with continuity and growth in progress. lErrriWE Recommendation implementation is in the early stages of moving forward by way of active organizing, connecting with partners, planning and data collection, and/or a few early action items. Recommendation implementation has not yet begun, has a roadblock or made little progress. Needs will vary and may include funding, coordination, time, and staffing. Work on this recommendation has not begun. Completed Status: Achieved: Recommendation has been completed and work on it has ended. Not Started: Single -Family Recommendations Name 7.1.1 Serve neighborhood needs such as education, housing, and recreation equitably while maintaining a viable, livable atmosphere and reducing environmental impacts. 7.1.2 Integrate future neighborhoods into Dubuque via access to trails, open space, and other recreational and educational amenities and connections to needed goods and services. 7.1.3 Integrate new development into the natural environment by protecting significant woodland, prairie, and wetland areas and avoiding steep slopes. Status On Track Shena Moon On Track Shena Moon On Track Shena Moon Assigned To Last Comment The City Council approved a text amendment to remove the off-street parking requirements for properties located in the Jackson Park and Cathedral Historic Districts which will allow property owners to create additional housing and preserve green space in portions of downtown. The City continues to review all projects to ensure that access to trails, open space and other recreational educational amenities and connections are considered. The City has recently been made aware of potential impacts to migratory bird habitats and it is anticipated that further discussions will be held to better understand the impacts on these habitats and possible steps for conservation or creation of the habitats. 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 16 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update Multi -Family Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 7.2.1 Encourage a mix of housing affordable for all On Track Shena segments of Dubuque's population throughout Moon the community, including options for those who might be saving for their first home. The City continues to offer financial incentives to encourage development of new housing and/or revitalization of existing housing. 7.2.2 Encourage new multi -family development in On Track Shena proximity to jobs to minimize transportation Moon costs. The City continues to offer financial incentives to encourage development of new housing and/or revitalization of existing housing in close proximity to jobs and/or to public transit stops. 7.2.3 Integrate multi -family development within On Track Shena mixed -use areas identified on the Future Land Moon Use Map for increased access to goods and services in a walkable environment. The City is actively working on an update to the Future Land Use map to modify the land uses that have changed and to better forecast uses around areas that have been updated with new roadway infrastructure. Mixed -Use Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 7.3.1 Create a vibrant environment where residents On Track Shena can live, work, and play within walking and Moon biking distance of their home and opportunity sites throughout the community. The City continues to plan for the creation of bike/hike trails throughout the City. The City also continues to offer incentives for the creation of housing. 7.3.2 Evaluate potential modifications to the existing On Track Shena The City has begun the process to update the Unified Development Code. The update will include an evaluation of the City's current zoning districts and will C-2A Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning District, Moon include more research into how the City can allow for more mixed -use and residential development in the downtown, as well as others parts of the City. or creation of a new zoning classification, to accommodate larger mixed -use areas that may include ground floor residential space. 7.3.3 Work with property owners and developers to On Track Shena • The City is reconvening the Developers Round Table, which brings together contractors, builders, developers, architects, engineers, surveyors, and encourage and create walkable, mixed -use Moon county and city staff to answer questions and discuss issues related to development in the Dubuque community. (September 2021) developments in locations identified on the • A number of successful redevelopment projects that have created walkable, mixed -use developments includes the Millwork District, Central Avenue Future Land Use Map. Corridor, and Steeple Square. • Proposed developments that will support the creation of walkable, mixed -use developments include the Dubuque Brewing & Malting complex, The Stacks residential development, and the Fox Hills Apartments. 7.3.4 Integrate a variety of residential product types On Track Shena in mixed -use areas, including multi -family Moon products such as townhomes and apartments, but also incorporating some single-family housing. The City's current zoning districts allow for a variety of residential product types throughout the City. The City will continue to evaluate how to allow for additional residential product types through the Unified Development Code update which is just begun. Institutional Recommendations Name Status 7.4.1 Support essential public facilities and services On Track for future growth and ensure that everyone in the community has equitable access to these services. Assigned To Gus Psihoyos Last Comment We are currently working on major upgrades to the catfish interceptor sewer system, a major project underway is the bidding of the 30-million-dollar old mill lift station which will allow the City to make improvements and upgrades to the south fork sewer and middle fork interceptor sewers. We are also working on 40 million plus raise grant which will provide access east of the railroad tracks. This will consist of a series of roundabouts and an overpass over the CP/KC railroad which will allow us to continue uninterrupted travel to the eastern portion of the city to continue to promote growth and 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 17 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update entertainment opportunities for the public. Upgrades are also being made to the Granger Creek interceptor sanitary sewer which include an upgrade granger creek lift station along with sewer extensions to the Key West area and Tamarack business park to allow future growth and sewer service to these areas in the south part of the City. 7.4.2 Explore a new school site to serve future growth areas, particularly within the Southwest Arterial corridor. Not Started Rob Powers The bond referendum on November 7, 2023, was voted down. the land purchase for a future elementary school has been placed on hold until further planning can be done. 7.4.3 Integrate new institutional uses such as churches or non -profits in proximity to residents they serve. Such uses may be On Track Shena Moon The majority of the City's zoning districts allow places of religious exercise or assembly as a permitted use. J Commercial Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 7.5.1 Be responsive to market demands and the needs of residents by providing key retail and employment centers. Ensure that such development does not impact the quality of life in adjacent residential neighborhoods. 7.5.2 Explore additional opportunities for limited commercial development within neighborhoods to provide enhanced local access to day-to-day goods and services like convenience goods, dry cleaning, etc. Such uses are typically best located at major intersections. On Track Jill Connors City staff have developed programs to support redevelopment of buildings for mixed use, and coordinate with Dubuque Initiatives to fill Central Corridor storefronts. Dubuque Main Street develops and carries out programs to improve the physical condition of downtown retail locations, as well as acts as a point of contact and collaborator to address downtown businesses' needs. Greater Dubuque Development staff engage employers to attract and retain quality jobs in our market. On Track Jill Connors Economic Development partners with Dubuque Main Street to improve downtown buildings that provide mixed -use space, through their grant programs. There are concerted efforts in the Historic Millwork District and the Central Avenue Corridor to attract small businesses that serve the neighborhood. Dubuque Initiatives and Dubuque Main Street are part of the storefront strategy. The City has expressed its willingness to incentivize the attraction of a full service grocery store to the Washington Neighborhood/North End. 7.5.3 Continue to concentrate commercial uses with Off Track a regional draw along major transportation corridors, including downtown. Jill Connors Greater Dubuque Development Corporation as well as Dubuque Main Street staff make efforts to attract commercial uses to major transportation corridors, but few new commercial entities have come to town in recent months. Industrial Recommendations Name Status Assigned To Last Comment 7.6.1 Attract large employment centers with access to infrastructure facilities. Ensure that such development does not disproportionately impact residential areas. On Track Jason White Greater Dubuque Development, the City, and Origin Design are looking at ways to extend utility infrastructure to the Cascade Road quadrant off the SW Arterial. 7.6.2 Allow for appropriate expansion of existing industrial parks as identified on the Future Land Use Map. On Track Jason White Capital Expansion Projects 1 New Project: (Manufacturing) 4 Projects Underway: (Behnke Enterprises, HODGE, Vanguard Enterprises, WHKS & Co.) 10 Projects Under Consideration 7.6.3 Explore additional industrial development opportunities near the Dubuque Regional Airport, particularly in the U.S. Highway 61 corridor. Off Track Jill Connors A 2014 feasibility study identified multiple sites within and surrounding Dubuque that could be used for industrial development. Some of these areas are near the airport. In response to this opportunity, the Tech Park urban renewal area was expanded along the Highway 61 corridor in order to facilitate the extension of utilities to the airport. The Crossroads area was purchased to support the addition of industrial sites. However, funding limitations have slowed proactive development of the area. 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 18 of 19 Imagine Dubuque I Council Update Parks Recommendations # Name Status Assigned Last Comment 7.7.1 Preserve key environmental features and provide recreational opportunities for all segments of the population through a variety of demanded active and passive options. On Track Marie Ware Streetscape amenities are installed along Central Avenue. Planning work is happening for playground replacement at Welu Park for the play system damaged by fire. Community engagement took place and working on plans now. Work has started on the private park along Central Avenue. 7.7.2 Continue to work closely with the School District to locate and, where appropriate, share facilities to serve existing and future neighborhoods. On Track Marie Ware No activity to report on this goal. 7.7.3 Link existing and future development with open space and trail corridors. On Track Jason Duba The Transportation Alternatives application submitted to DMATS has been awarded. This 2025 project would link the Bee Branch trails with planned downtown bike lanes, which are anticipated to be installed summer 2024. This would connect downtown development, including the Millwork District, with the Bee Branch, Chaplain Schmitt Island, north side neighborhoods, and the Heritage Trail. 7.7.4 Continue to explore additional recreational opportunities along the riverfront. On Track Stephen J. Fehsal City Council work session to be held on July 15th on the redevelopment plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island. 7.7.5 Work with residents and local groups to explore creation of a mountain biking facility in Dubuque. On Track Marie Ware No activity to report this quarter. 2024-08-14 - 04:08:45PM CDT 19 of 19