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CLG Annual Report 2007_Historic PreservationDubuque THE CITY O~ DUB E ""~~ Masterp~ec~ on the Mississippi ~ ~ ;~~ 2007 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: 2007 CLG Annual Report Form DATE: January 30, 2008 Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is submitting the 2007 Certified Local Government Annual Report for City Council review and execution by Mayor Roy Buol. This report summarizes the City of Dubuque's historic preservation work and accomplishments during 2007 and is required by the State Historical Society of Iowa. ti/~~~ Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager THE CITY OF Dubuque DUB E Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager y~y~~ SUBJECT: 2007 CLG Annual Report Form DATE: January 22, 2008 This memorandum transmits the 2007 Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual Report form for the City Council to review. The annual report is a form submitted by all Iowa Certified Local Governments (CLGs) to the State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI). Under the CLG agreement with the State, the Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for submitting an annual report that summarizes the City of Dubuque's historic preservation work and accomplishments during 2007. This report is submitted for the City Council's review. The SHSI is requesting the Mayor sign and date page four of the Annual Report form. No additional action is required. Staff will forward the signed copy of the 2007 CLG Annual Report form to the SHSI. Attachment cc Historic Preservation Commission /d j r .n o~~~ U~~ IOWA CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT 2007 ANNI7AL REPORT CLG Participating City, County and Land Use District Profile NAME OF THE CITY, COUNTY, OR LAND USE DISTRICT: City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa Mailing Address of the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, or Land Use District Trustees (DO NOT GIVE MAILING ADDRESS OF STAFF OR COMMISSION CONTACT): ice of the Mayor City Hall SO W. 131h Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone Number: (563) 589-4120 Fax Number: (S63) 589-0890 Email: None (f you would like to reach the Mayor by email please send to the City Clerk at jschneid@cityofdubuque.org Website: www.cit~ofdubuque.or$ Section I. Locating Historic Properties Identification, Evaluation, and Registration Activity CLG Standards found in CLG Agreement and National Historic Preservation Act • The CLG shall maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic and prehistoric properties in a manner consistent with and approved by the STATE. • The CLG will review National Register nominations on any property that lies in the jurisdiction of the local historic preservation commission. 1. Please provide complete reports and site inventory forms from historic identification/survey, evaluation and/or registration/nomination projects that the City, County, or Land Use District completed in 2007. Do not include projects that were funded with a CLG grant or mandated by the Section 106 review and compliance process. The Dubuque Star Brewery was listed to the NRHP. A copy of the nomination is enclosed. 2. How many NRHP Properties in your City, County or LUD were altered, moved or demolished in 2007? No NRHP Properties were altered, moved or demolished in 2007. 3. In 2007, how many additional properties (landmarks, sites, zones or districts) did your city place on its list of locally designated historic landmarks and/or historic districts? Please attach a copy of each designation nomination and ordinance. The circa 1901 portion of the Carnegie Stout Public Library was added as a local landmark in 2007. The designation and ordinance are attached. ' ! , 4. In 2007, were there any actions to revise, amend, change or de-list a locally designated property? If so, hoW many? Please attach documentation of the review and appeal process and decisions made by the historic preservation commission, planning and zone commission, city Council, District Court or other governmental agency or official involved with the process. No action was taken to revise, amend, change or de-list a locally designated property. Section II . Managing, Protecting, and Preserving Historic Properties • The CLG will enforce all appropriate state and local ordinances for designating and protecting historic properties • The CLG shall provide for adequate public participation in the local historic preservation programs 5. Did your city, county, LUD or its historic preservation commission undertake any of the following activities in 2007? Please think broadly about this question and include any activity (small or large) that facilitated historic preservation in your community. a. Historic preservation planning. Examples include the development or revision of a preservation plan, development of a work plan for your commission, etc. (use additional pages if needed). The Historic Preservation Commission began updating the Historic Preservation Ordinance as part of the development of the City of Dubuque Unified Development Code. b. Provided technical assistance on historic preservation issues or projects. Examples include working with individual homeowners, business owners, institutions to identify appropriate treatments and find appropriate materials, research advice, etc. (use additional pages if needed) The Commission consulted with individual property owners and developers on issues including, but not limited to funding sources, NPS Preservation Briefs, Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Buildings, and the City of Dubuque Architectural and Streetscape Guidelines. Building Services Manager Rich Russell also conducted a number of presentations as well as individual consultations with property owners regarding the City of Dubuque Historic Building Code. c. Undertook educational programming in historic preservation. Examples include training sessions offered to the public, walking tours, open houses, lectures, Preservation Month activities, etc. (use additional pages if needed). In 2007, the City of Dubuque partnered with Dubuque Main Street Ltd And the~Dubuque Community School District to host the annual "Architectural Days Program ". The week long event offered professional speakers, presentations and tours designed to educate and inform the public on historic preservation issues. The City of Dubuque hosted the 2007 Upper Midwest Planning Conference October 31~` i through November 2nd. The conference included a number of speakers and events which addressed historic preservation issues. City Staff members David Johnson and Wally Wernimont conducted a Historic Preservation Mobile Workshop throughout the city as part of the conference. City of Dubuque Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens, Assistant Economic Development Director Aaron DeJong, and Brian Delzell from the Northeast Iowa Business Accelerator presented the City of Dubuque Warehouse District 2 Revitalization Strategy as a session at the conference. City of Dubuque Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens and City of Moline Land Development Manager Shawn Christ presented information on design guidelines at the conference. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens and Dubuque Main Street Ltd. Executive Director Dan LoBianco conducted a tour of downtown revitalization projects for conference attendees. The City of Dubuque was also selected by The American Institute of Architects (AL4) Center for Communities by Design as one of six cities to receive technical assistance under the SDAT Program in 2007. The SDAT program is based on the AL4's goal of helping communities create a sustainable relationship between humans, the natural environment, and place. The SDAT program is a community assistance program that focuses on the principles of sustainability. Historic Preservation within the speck context of the City of Dubuque was a large component of the study and was a factor in Dubuque's sustainability. City Staff also hosted a Downtown Financial Programs workshop for area real estate agents, property owners, bankers, and developers. The workshop focused on local, State and Federal financial programs which assist in the rehabilitation of historic downtown properties. The City of Dubuque held an open house at the Historic Federal Building at 350 West 6th Street on October 1 Sth. The public was invited to attend and tour the newly renovated building, including the Council Chambers on the second floor and the new Housing and Community Development Department off ces on the third floor. The renovations maintained the architectural excellence of the building while also making it useful, safe, and accessible. The Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award was presented to seven property owners at a special ceremony held on May 17, 2007during preservation month. The award was created by the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission to recognize excellence in historic preservation. The awards are announced annually during National Historic Preservation Month to the best rehabilitation projects located in the City of . Dubuque. The award is named after Ken Kringle for his dedication to historic preservation through his involvement as a member and past Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Commission, President of the Bluff Street Neighborhood Association, resident of the Cathedral Historic District and member of the Old House Enthusiasts Club. 6. If the city or county amended its historic preservation ordinance or resolution or passed additional ordinances or resolutions that impact historic properties, please attach copies of the amendments and new ordinances or resolutions. The Dubuque City Council amended the Historic Preservation Ordinance to allow a 10`" member in the event that a vacancy occurs in a seat which requires that the appointee be a resident of the district and for which there is no application from a qualified resident, the City Council. The appointment is temporary. Upon appointment of a qualified resident to the vacancy, the temporary appointment terminates. The ordinance is attached. 7. If new or revised design standards and/or guidelines were developed and adopted during 2007, please attach a copy. No new or revised design standards and/or guidelines were developed. 3 8. Are there any particular issues, challenges, and/or successes your preservation commission has encountered or accomplished this year? The Commission ident~ed the predominantly commercial nature of the Old Main Historic District as a perpetual obstacle in f nding a district resident to serve on the Commission. The Commission felt allowing a property owner to temporarily serve on the Commission would ensure the opportunity for the Commission to carry out the powers and duties outlined in the HPC ordinance. The Commission is particularly proud of the ordinance amendment to allow a 10`h temporary member in the event that a vacancy occurs in a seat which requires that the appointee be a resident of the district and for which there is no application from a qualified resident. Section III Historic Preservation Program Administration • The CLG will organize and maintain a historic preservation commission, which must meet at least three times per yeaz. • The commission will be composed of community members with a demonstrated positive interest in historic preservation, or closely related fields, to the extent available in the community. • The commission will comply with Iowa Code Chapter 21 in its operations. • Commission members will participate in state sponsored or approved historic preservation training activities. 10. List dates of meetings held. In 2007, meetings were held January 18, February 1 S, March IS, April 19, May 17, June 21, August 16, September 20, September 20, November 29, and December 20th. 11. Please update the attached CLG Personnel Information Table. The attached CLG Personnel Table is updated. 12. Please attach biographical sketches or resumes of commissioners who were newly appointed in 2007. The application/resume of newly appointed Commissioner Robert McDonell is attached. 13. Please c plete the 2007 Commission Training Table. The 2007 Commission Table is completed d attached. o-y 0 ~/.~, l/, Zb a~ Mayer SIGN and DATE Name IF SUBMITTING ELECTRONICALLY, MAIL ONE (1) HARD COPY OF THIS PAGE. IF SUBMITTING PAPER/HARD COPY, MAIL ONE (1) HARD COPY OF THE REPORT. Paula A. Mohr, Historic Preservation Office Historical Building 600 East Locust St, Des Moines IA 50319-0290 Paula.mohr(a~iowa. gov 4 2007 Historic Preservation Training Table In this table, provide information about the commissioners' involvement in historic preservation training, listing the name of the conference, workshop or meeting; the sponsoring organization; the location and date when the training occurred. Be sure to provide the names of commissioners, staff, and elected officials who attended. Name of Training Session: National Main Streets Conference Sponsoring organization: National Trust for Historic Preservation Location: Seattle, WA Date: March 2S`" -March 28`" 2007 Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended: Staff Member Laura Carstens Name of Training Session: American Planning Association Annual Planning Conference Sponsoring organization: American Planning Association Location: Philadelphia, PA Date: April 14`" - Apri118`" 2007 Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended: Sta,~`'Member Laura Carstens Name of Training Session: Architecture Days Sponsoring organization: City of Dubuque/Dubuque Main Street Ltd. Location: Dubuque, IA Date: Apri19`" - Apri114`" 2007 Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended: Sta.,~'Members Laura Carstens, David Johnson, Wally Wernimont, and Rich Russell; Commission Member Chris Wand. Name of Training Session: Warehouse Tour Sponsoring organization: Dubuque Main St. Ltd./Dubuque Community Foundation Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Date: May 20`" -May 21 S` 2007 Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended: Sta,,~f'Member Laura Carstens Name of Training Session: Donovan Rypkema, Place Economics, Washington, D.C -Downtown Revitalization, Sustainability, and Historic Preservation Sponsoring organization: Dubuque Main Street Ltd. Location: Dubuque, L4 Date: May 29, 2007 Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended: City Council Members Ann Michalski, Joyce Connors and Ric Jones; Commission Member Chris Wand; and Staff Members David Johnson, Laura Carstens, Wally Wernimont, Cindy Steinhauser, and Teri Goodman. 5 Name of Training Session: National Preservation Conference Sponsoring organization: The National Trust for Historic Preservation Location: St. Paul, MN Date: October 2"d -October 6`" 2007 Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended: Commission Member Chris Wand and Sta,,~'Member Wally Wernimont. Name of Training Session: Downtown Financial Programs Workshop Sponsoring organization: City of Dubuque Location: Dubuque, IA Date: November 13`" 2007 Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended: Sta,~`'Members David Johnson, Wally .Wernimont, Aaron DeJong, and Joleen Patterson 6 2007 CLG Personnel Table A. Please list the names of the Historic Preservation Commissioners who served during 2007: David Stuart Chris Olson Chris Wand Michael Coty Dr. John Whalen Mary Loney Bichell Matthew Lundh Keisha Wainwright Robert McCoy Robert McDonell B. CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL 2007 Name of Mayor, Chairman of Board of Supervisors, President of LUD Trustees: Mr: First Name: Roy Initial: D. Last Name: Buol C. STAFF PERSON FOR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Mr. First Name: David Initial: A Last Name: Johnson Job Title: Assistant Planner Mailing Address: Planning Services Department City Hall 50 W. 13~h Street Dubuque, L4 52001 Phone Number: 563-589-4210 Email Address: djohnson@cityofdubuque.org Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission. Circle Yes No 2007 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: Please complete the following and provide information about the 2007 commission. Be sure to indicate how the individual wishes to be addressed (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.). Please provide a work (circle W) or a home (circle H) mailing address, work (circle W) or a home (circle H) phone number and work (circle W) or a home (circle H) email address. Please provide new or updated information on past and present: profession, employment, training, preservation skills including ownership of a historic property (Past or present: profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner). If the commissioner represents a locally designated district, provide the name of the district (Representative, Name of Historic District). Specify the month, day, and year that the commissioner's term will end (Term Ends). If a commission member serves ~ contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission, please mark the check off box below that individual's name. CHAIRPERSON/COMMISSIONER Ms. First Name: Christine Initial: Last Name: Olson Mailing Address: 1090 Grove Terrace Dubuque, L4 52001 Home Phone Number: (563) 582-2435 Work Phone Number: (563) 557-7292 Email Address: chrisandtimolsonna,msn.com Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner: Historic Property Owner, Former Midwest Field Representative for National Trust for Historic Preservation, Master of.Science in Historic Preservation Representative, Name of Historic District: At-Large Term Ends: July 1, 2009 Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission. Circle Yes No 8 VICE CHAIRPERSON/CONIlVIISSIONER Mr. First Name: Matthew Initial: Last Name: Lundh Mailing Address: 2678 Marywood Dr. ' Dubuque, L4 52001 Home Phone Number: (563) 588-1792 Work Phone Number: (563) 588-1792 Email Address: lundharchitectnae,msn.com. Lundh m(a~earthlink.net Past or Present profession employment, preservation skills, historic property owner: Professional Architect and worked on preservation projects in Dubuque, Iowa and Galena, Illinois Representative, Name of Historic District: At-Large Term Ends: July 1, 2009 Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission. Circle Yes Q° COIVIlVIISSIONER Mr. First Name: Christopher Initial: Last Name: Wand Mailing Address: Durrant Architects 940 Mt. Pleasant Dubuque, L4 52001 Home Phone Number: (563) 583-9287 Work Phone Number: (563) 583-9131 Email Address: cwand a durrant. com Past or Present profession employment, preservation skills, historic property owner: Professional Architect, Board Member of the National Alliance of Historic Preservation Commissions Representative, Name of Historic District: Architect, At-Large Term Ends: July 1, 2008 Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission. Circle Yes No r COMIVIISSIONER Mr. First Name: Michael Initial: Last Name: Coty Mailing Address: 137 Bluff Street Dubuque, L4 52001 Home Phone Number: (815) 281-0699 Work Phone Number: (81 S) 281-0699 Email Address: mike co{~(a~hotmail, com Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner: Historic Property Owner and Landlord Representative, Name of Historic District: Cathedral Term Ends: July 1, 2009 Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission. Circle Yes No COD~VIISSIONER Ms. First Name: Mary Initial: L Last Name: Bichell Mailing Address: 595 W. 11`" Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Home Phone Number: N/A Work Phone Number: (563) 582-5042 Email Address: maryl cnr.infowebsvstems.com Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner: Historic Property Owner Representative, Name of Historic District: At-Large Term Ends: July 1, 2009 Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Histo c Preservation Office for the Commission. Circle Yes No 10 COMMISSIONER Dr. First Name: John Initial: Last Name: Whalen Mailing Address: 1105 Highland Place Dubuque, IA 52001 Home Phone Number: (563) SS7--1208 Work Phone Number: (563) 589-4835 Email Address: N/A Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner: Historic Property Owner, Landlord, has done multiple historic property rehabs Representative, Name of Historic District: West I1 ~' Street Term Ends: July 1, 2010 Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission. Circle Yes COMMISSIONER Ms. First Name: Keisha Initial: Last Name: Wainwright Mailing Address: 264 Alpine Street Dubuque, L4 52001 Home Phone Number: (563) 583-8904 Work Phone Number: (563) 495-2111 Email Address: langworthybnbnae.hotmail.com Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner: Historic Property Owner, Owns and operates a Bed & Breakfast in historic district, B.A. in History and Education Representative, Name of Historic District: Langworthy Term Ends: July 1, 2008 Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation Office for the Commission. Circle Yes No 11 COIVIlVIISSIONER Mr. First Name: Robert Initial: Last Name: McDonell Mailing Address: 135 W. 17`" Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Home Phone Number: (563) 495-2451 Work Phone Number: (563) 585-2268 Email Address: mackvd563(c~msn.com Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner: Historic Property Owner, Home Mortgage Consultant with Wells Fargo Representative, Name of Historic District: Jackson Park Term Ends: July 1, 2010 Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Hist® Preservation Office for the Commission. Circle Yes 12