3000 Jackson Dubuque Brewing and Malting Project UpdateCity of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
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August 19, 2024
ITEM TITLE: 3000 Jackson Dubuque Brewing and Malting Project Update
SUMMARY: City Manager submitting a status update on the Dubuque Brewing and
Malting project at 3000 Jackson Street.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: 3000 Jackson Dubuque Brewing and Malting Project Update
DATE: August 15, 2024
Dubuque
All-beria city
2007.2012.2013
2017*2019
Housing & Community Development Director Alexis Steger is submitting a status update
on the Dubuque Brewing and Malting project at 3000 Jackson Street.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:sv
Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director
Jill Connors; Economic Development Director
Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director
Michael Belmont, Asst. Housing & Comm Development Director
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
AII•America City
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2007.2012.2013
2017*2019
Housing & Community
Development Department
350 W 6th Street, Suite312
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4763
Office (563) 589-4230
http://www.cityofdubuque.org
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Alexis M. Steger, Housing and Community Development Director
SUBJECT: 3000 Jackson, Dubuque Brewing and Malting Building Update
DATE: August 15, 2024
INTRODUCTION
This memorandum provides a status update on the Dubuque Brewing and Malting project
at 3000 Jackson Street.
BACKGROUND
The demolition of 3000 Jackson was required due to structural issues that posed a
significant risk to public safety. The City of Dubuque served the owner notice to remove
the structure and work commenced at the end of April.
DISCUSSION
On June 6th, an order was issued to resume demolition activities on the site. That order
required completion of demolition and stabilization of the remaining building, relocation
of debris, and replacing the fencing to secure the site by June 21, 2024 with complete
site clearance by August 31, 2024. Demolition activities have resumed on site. The
following emails were received over the last few weeks from the demolition contractor:
Wed 7/24/2024 12:32 PM
The Engineer's report is basically the same as what was discussed on site when the
work was performed, I will make arrangements to have the hanging portions of
concrete removed early next week, I will move the brick materials around the
perimeter into the site so the permanent fence could be installed. I won't have
manpower available until 7/29/24.
Mon 7/29/2024 8:33 AM
Our plan for progress this week will be to mobilize a large excavator to the site to
move the brick and rubble from between the curb and exterior wall of the structure
further into the site. We will also be cleaning the existing sidewalk area and removing
the cover/ protection from the utility pedestals. This will be taking place
Tuesday/Wednesday of this week. We plan on mobilizing a manlift to cut the hanging
portions of concrete per the engineers report.
Once this is accomplished, we will be moving the fencing panels back behind the curb
until such a time as permanent fencing could be installed.
Thu 8/1/2024 6:39 AM
During the cleanup yesterday, Wednesday, a portion of the first -floor brick outside
perimeter wall has become unstable adjacent to the sidewalk area. I am concerned
that this portion of the building might need to come down before we install the
permanent fence, I don't believe it's going to stand in a stable condition That would
allow for traffic to pass by. I am not sure if you want to have the engineer look at it as I
think we all know what he is going to say. Please advise thanks.
Thu 8/1/2024 9:24 AM
Our dispatcher is going to send up the ultra high demolition excavator Monday of next
week so we can take down two more bays of the rear structure which in my opinion
will give it stability for a while, call with any questions thanks
Note: I met on site with engineers from WHKS to assess the condition of the wall
referred to in this email. The wall referred to in this email was unstable and was
required to be removed. The wall and the floors above it have been demolished.
Mon 8/5/2024 10:10 AM
The High Reach has been mobilized, assembled and is sitting poised to work.
RW Restoration is currently working on sealing openings on 3040.
We will bring down the unstable portion of 3000 early Tuesday am before RW is on
site.
The drawing Justin sent you last Friday indicates by a red hatched area a place in
which Bricks could be cleaned and palletized for the next few days following this
portion of the demolition.
Thu 8/8/2024 9:56 AM
As you know, RW Restoration has been working this week on the stabilization and
infill of the connection bridge between 3000 and 3040 area. Our demolition and
cleanup activities have been intermittent due to the instability of the structures and the
falling of pieces of bricks and other objects. This is a safety issue and should be noted
that we will resume our activities beginning next week after he is finished with
restoration in that area. I will contact you when he is finished so that you may want to
complete an inspection of that area.
Additionally, Mr. Emerson has made arrangements for brick salvage to begin early
next week as well. I will be on site coordinating those efforts and assisting with
movement of materials to accomplish this work in the most efficient manner.
Tue 8/13/2024 9:50 AM:
We are currently lining up a move to mobilize an excavator to begin sorting and
loading materials today and tomorrow ( Wednesday). We are also making
arrangements to haul materials to a solid fill site. We anticipate beginning hauling
materials on Thursday 8/15, this week. The brick salvage people I spoke with
indicated arrival on site end of this week as well. I will continue to cleanup and
reinforce the temporary fence. Going forward, I really would like the City to consider
allowing the temp fence to remain while doing the salvage operations to allow access.
Additionally, when we demolish the remainder of the rear portion of the structure, the
permanent fencing now in place will have to come down and be saved for
reinstallation at a later date when that area has been salvaged and cleaned up. It is
my intent to make continuous progress with the project as Mr. Emerson directs me to
do so.
Although slow, work has been progressing on site. Additional portions of the remaining
building have been demolished in concert with brick salvage.
RECOMMENDATION
This memo is for information only.
Prepared By: Michael Belmont, Asst. Housing & Comm Development Director
CC: Jill Connors; Economic Development Director Wally Wernimont, City Planner