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City of Dubuque Work Session - Bottom # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session
SUMMARY: Sustainable Dubuque partners and City staff will conduct
the quarterly Sustainable Dubuque Work Session.
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Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session Agenda-
C4 Manager Memo
MVM Memo
Work Session Agenda Staff Memo
THE CITY OF DUUUCYUe
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligan, City Manager
SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session Agenda
DATE: May 4, 2017
Sustainability Coordinator Cori Burbach is transmitting the agenda for the May 8
Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligan
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Cori Burbach, Sustainability Coordinator
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Cori Burbach, Sustainability Coordinator
SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session Agenda
DATE: May 3, 2017
The purpose of this memo is to set the agenda for the quarterly Sustainable Dubuque
Work Session scheduled for Monday, May 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
A presentation made by City staff and partners will address the following topics:
1. Workforce Solutions, including Laborshed Analysis, HR Action Update,
College Outreach, Newcomer Services — Kristin Dietzel, Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation
2. Central Avenue Corridor Project— Maurice Jones, Economic Development
Thank you.
Workforce
Update
2017 Labor shed
Analysis
- Atmilabilay of Worker_
Chareaermecs d Warners
- Commuting Patterns
Sustainable
Dubuque Quarterly
Work Session
May 8, 2017
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS UPDATE
Kristin Dietzel, Greater Dubuque Development Corporatio
• Laborshed Analysis
• HR Action Update
• College Outreach
Dubuque Works 5 -year Strategic Plan
What's Next?
May 18. 2017
Collegeto Career Lunch a Learn
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May 23.2811
NIGC Business Summit
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Workforce
Update
2017 Labor shed
Analysis
- Atmilabilay of Worker_
Chareaermecs d Warners
- Commuting Patterns
Sustainable
Dubuque Quarterly
Work Session
May 8, 2017
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS UPDATE
Kristin Dietzel, Greater Dubuque Development Corporatio
• Laborshed Analysis
• HR Action Update
• College Outreach
Dubuque Works 5 -year Strategic Plan
What's Next?
May 18. 2017
Collegeto Career Lunch a Learn
dammed Jo Casino
11 era - 1 p.m.
May 23.2811
NIGC Business Summit
Llnkxk the Power -of 7HufiiPia Generorii
Hotel JUliell Dubuque
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Sustainable
Dubuque Quarterly
Work Session
May 8, 2017
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS UPDATE
Kristin Dietzel, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
• Laborshed Analysis
• HR Action Update
• College Outreach
• Dubuque Works 5 -year Strategic Plan
Sustainable
Dubuque Quarterly
Work Session
May 8, 2017
ORKFORCE SOLUTIONS UPDATE
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Work Session
May 812017
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS UPDATE
Kristin Dietzel, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
• Laborshed Analysis
- HR Action Update
• College Outreach
• Dubuque Works 5 -year Strategic Plan
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2017 Laborshed
Analysis
• Availability of Workers
• Characteristics of Workers
• Commuting Patterns
What is our Laborshed?
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100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
72.7%
Percent Likely to Change/Accept Employment
Employed *Unemployed
32.6%
7.7% (29,251)
Homemakers
24.6%
9.7% (36,849)
Retired
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Available for Dubuque
24%
54,286
of employed are "Very Likely"
or "Somewhat Likely" to
change employment
• 17% are working 2+ jobs
• Average Age is 47
• 32% would like to start own business
• 48% pursuing or want to pursue edu./training
WAGE REQUIREMENTS:
$15.50 - $17.00 Hourly $55,000 - $65,000 Salaried
*To attract 66-75% of those likely to change employment
Top Reasons NOT to change jobs:
52% Job Satisfaction
17% Near Retirement
15% Self-employed
10% Good relationship with Employer
9% Good benefits
8% Good wages
6% Good hours/flexibility
Benefits Offered v. Desired
Paid Sick Leave
Life Ins.
Vacation
Retirement/401 K
Health Ins.
+� 20 40 60 80 100
• Benefit Offered Benefit Desired
Employment Status of Survey Respondents (Estimated Total)
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
72.7%
Percent Likely to Change/Accept Employment
Employed *Unemployed
32.6%
7.7% (29,251)
Homemakers
24.6%
9.7% (36,849)
Retired
54,286 2,063 2,152 2,229
Available for Dubuque
$12-$i 5/h r. Wage Threshold
5096 Unemployed
within last year
Disability/Health (27%)
Employer Layoff/Downsizing/Closing (27%)
Family Reasons (20%)
Construction
Service
Sales
Employment Status of Survey Respondents (Estimated Total)
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
72.7%
Percent Likely to Change/Accept Employment
Employed *Unemployed
32.6%
7.7% (29,251)
Homemakers
24.6%
9.7% (36,849)
Retired
54,286 2,063 2,152 2,229
Available for Dubuque
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Individuals with Di;
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Training Matters
So What?
AccessDubuqueJobs.com
1 out 4 would accept new employment
Job Satisfaction OVER compensation
Individuals with Disabilities
Non-traditional employment arrangements
Training Matters
WHY
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EMPLOYEE
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18'%4 average Immo, rate (361
Personal. Barriers
Nos, report daycare is an
csue for their workforce
6&% turnover is stable
2196 turnover is increasing
14% tirnover is decreasing
17% report transpaaa1ar Is
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576% Capaa11159 Te5alg
55% Praha agcal Tesli6g
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10,758
Employees
WHY
PARTICIPATE?
Most current, localized data
Opportunity for 1:1 assistance
Informs community
workforce solutions
Confidential Interview
232
1:1 Assistance Provided
since July
por Current Workforce
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- 13% Salaried
• 79% Hourly
• 2% Temp
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• 5% Management
• 13% Salaried
• 79% Hourly
• 2% Temp
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St a hi lity P roductivity
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Volunteer time 34.78%
Health and wellness program
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Parttime (Less than FT)
Employee referral incentive
Career dev. opportunity
Tuition reimbursement
Parking
Family leave 80.43%
Sick leave - paid 84.78%
Retirement match 86.96%
Healthcare 91.3%
Vacation - paid 95.65%
47.83%
47.8.3%
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58.7%
71.74%
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EMPLOYEE
CHALLENGES
Personal Barriers
26% report daycare is an
issue for their workforce
17% report transportation is
an issue for their workforce
Turnover
19% average turnover rate (36)
up 6 points over fast year
65% turnover is stable
21% turnover is increasing
14% turnover is decreasing
TOP SKILLS GAPS
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
INITIATIVE/SELF DIRECTED
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
WORK ETHIC
2939%
' 34.04%
44.68%
1.06%
ECR
57% Capabi
15% Pyscho
83% Backgr,
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Turnover
19% average turnover rate (36)
up 6 points over last year
65% turnover is stable
21% turnover is increasing
14% turnover is decreasing
Personal Barriers
26% report daycare is an
issue for their workforce
17% report transportation is
an issue for their workforce
TOP S'
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TOP SKILLS GAPS
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
INITIATIVE/SELF DIRECTED
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
WORK ETHIC
29.79%
34.04%
44.68%
11.06%
RECRUITMENT
Top Recruitment
Tactics
#J AccessbubuqueJobs.corn
#s.. Employee Referral Incentive
Hiring Practices
57% Capabilities Testing
15% Pyschological Testing
83% Background Checks
57% Drug Testing
Outside Attraction
Attracting candidates: 3.85/7
tmproveca 1 point
Retaining candidates: 4.62/7
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Internships
82% have an intern program
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Quality: 6 out of 7
101 interns last year
24% planning to
increase interns
Outside Attraction
Attracting candidates: 3.85/7
Improved 1 point
Retaining candidates: 4.62/7
Improved 1 point
Top Recruitment
Tactics
#1 A ccessDubuqueJobs.com
#2 Employee Referral Incentive
Hiring Practices
57% Capabilities Testing
15% Pyschological Testing
83% Background Checks
57°/o Drug Testing
82°/c
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Internships
82% have an intern program
Increased 14 points
Quality: 6 out of 7
101 interns last year
24% planning to
increase interns
TRAINING
& DEVELOPMENT
So What?
Greater emphasis on College treach
2% Training Budget Increase
+ 14 points over last year
Opportunity to assist employers recruit
special populations and connect th•., e
populations to available resources
Personal barriers such as transportati
and child care are affecting workforce
can inform other community activity
#1 Training Resource:
Northeast Iowa
Community College
65% offer tuition
reimbursement
Need for Leadership Training at all levels,
including soft skills
2% Training Budget Increase
+ 14 points over last year
/hat?
?mphasis on College Outreach
city to assist employers recruit
opulations and connect t' .e
ins to available resources
barriers such as transportati
1 care are affecting workforce a
m other community activity
#1 Training Resource:
Northeast Iowa
Community College
65% offer tuition
reimbursement
Leadership Training at all levels,
soft skills
So What? !II,
Greater emphasis on College Outreach
Opportunity to assist employers recruit
special populations and connect those
populations to available resources
Personal barriers such as transportation
and child care are affecting workforce and
can inform other community activity
Need for Leadership Training at all levels,
including soft skills
College Engagement
886 College Students Reached
934))) 90 703
students students students
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67°/
24%
51°A
of students feels there will be job opportunities for
them within the Greater Dubuque area
of students said they are likely to remain in the
Greater Dubuque area
of students are not sure if they will remain in
the Greater Dubuque area
51°/
of students are not sure if they will remain in
the Greater Dubuque area
We have a huge opportunity to
connect with these students to
help them understand the
opportunities they have if they stay
College Engagement
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93 90
tudents students
Career &
Job Fairs
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Presentations
703
students
Leaders
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major Takeaways from the
Summer Roadshow
• Internship and work experience
requirements are increasing
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COLLABORATION AND EVALUATION
Workforce Partners
CITY OF DUBUQUE
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE
D UBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
D UBUQUE AREA LABOR MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
D UBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
EAST CENTRAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL ASSOCIATION
G REATER DUBUQUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
*IOWA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES
IOWAWORKS
*MULTICULTURAL FAMILY CENTER
N ORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TELEGRAPH HERALD
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WESTERN DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Dubuque Works Agenda 2017- 2022
1. Support strategic investments and advocacy for the following
workforce development initiatives:
a. Dubuque Works
b. Iowa PACE
c. Iowa Adult Literacy and Education
d. Iowa GAP tuition assistance
e. Iowa Workforce Training and Economic Development Fund
f. Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act
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a workforce initiative
Dubuque Works Agenda 2017- 2022
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1. Support strategic investments and advocacy for the following
workforce development initiatives:
a. Dubuque Works
b. Iowa PACE
c. Iowa Adult Literacy and Education
d. Iowa GAP tuition assistance
e. Iowa Workforce Training and Economic Development Fund
f. Workforce Innovation opportunity Act
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2. Increase retention of local college
graduates and recruitment of regional
college graduates.
3. Increase access to local public
transportation for college students and
2nd and 3rd shift workers in the City of
Dubuque and Peosta.
4. Support pathways to employment for
individuals with significant barriers to
employment.
5. Increase student exposure to high -
demand and high -wage occupations
through support of preK-12 workforce
readiness programming
6. Expand pathways for opportunity youth and adults to
re-engage in employment and training.
7. Support integrated partnerships with City and non-
profit service providers in Housing, Education, Workforce,
Health, and Arts and Culture to reduce duplication of
services and enhance client success to achieve
economic stability.
8. Support disaggregation of all program data, workforce
data, and population data to identify inequities and bias,
support equity education opportunities and utilize an
equity lens to inform decisions.
9. Support community development and marketing
strategy that attracts millennials, including social media
campaign and other joint marketing of the Greater
Dubuque area
What's Next?
May 18, 2017
College to Career Lunch & Learn
Diamond Jo Casino
11 a.m - 1 p.m.
May 23, 2017
NICC Business Summit
Unlock the Power of Multiple Generations
Hotel Julien Dubuque
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
www. nice. edulbusinesssu mm itl
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Central Avenue Corridor
Dubuque, Iowa
Maurice Jones
Economic Development Director
1
Dubuque, Iowa Population: 58,253
Within 100 miles: ~ 3 million
Within 500 miles: ~ 70 million
2
Economic
Prosperity
•Community Design
•Smart Energy Use
•Resource Management
•Regional Economy
12 Sustainability Principles
Social/Cultural
Vibrancy
•Green Buildings
•Community Knowledge
•Healthy Local Food
•Community Health &
Safety
Environmental
Integrity
•Reasonable Mobility
•Healthy Air
•Clean Water
•Native Plants
& Animals
3
Historic Millwork
District
Port of Dubuque
Washington
Neighborhood
Bluff top
Downtown CBD
Freeway and
Railroad
Mississippi
River
Central
Avenue
Corridor
Lower Bee Branch Creek
Chaplain Schmitt
Island
Dubuque’s Case Study: Central Avenue Corridor
shown in context with the Mississippi Riverfront
and key planning areas
4
Chaplain Schmitt Island
5
Bee Branch Creek Restoration
6
Washington Neighborhood
7
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Port of Dubuque
9
Downtown CBD
10
Map 1: Special
Planning Areas
CASE STUDY: Central Avenue Corridor
Chaplain Schmitt Island
Bee Branch Project Area
Washington Neighborhood
Historic Millwork District
Port of Dubuque
Downtown Master Plan
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Case Study Area
CASE STUDY: Central Avenue Corridor
Washington Neighborhood
Bee Branch Project Area
12
Map 2: Historic
Resources
CASE STUDY: Central Avenue Corridor
LOCAL
Historic Districts
Conservation Districts
Conservation Planning Areas
NATIONAL REGISTER
Eligible Districts
Listed Districts
Individually Listed Properties
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Map 3: Topography
and Floodplain
CASE STUDY: Central Avenue Corridor
100-year Floodplain
500-year Floodplain
Zone X (protected by floodwall/levee)
Topography --Bluffs
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Map 4: Parks and
Open Space Network
CASE STUDY: Central Avenue Corridor
Park
Public Open Space
Off-Road Bike/Hike Trail
On-Street Bike Route
Water Trail
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Map 5: Building
Land Use
CASE STUDY: Central Avenue Corridor
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Map 6: Zoning
CASE STUDY: Central Avenue Corridor
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CASE STUDY: Central Avenue Corridor
Parking Structure
Public Surface Lot
Parking Meter District
Other Off-Street Parking
Transit Route
Map 7: Parking and Transit
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Map 8: Road Functional
Classification
CASE STUDY: Central Avenue Corridor
Principal Arterial
Minor Arterial
Collector
Local Street
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2013 Market Analysis
Washington Trade Area: Total retail surplus
grew from $2.5 M to $67 M
2.5 Mile Trade Area: Total gap over $200 M
Strategically located for retail and to serve
large employment base Downtown and in
the central area of Dubuque
Support may be needed to provide quality
space for retailers
•Population rebounding, providing more support for retail
•Education attainment levels have risen sharply
•Median household income has been climbing
•Homeownership has been improving
•Quality rental housing is in demand
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2015 Business Outreach
Challenges and Issues
(different from larger business community)
•Truly "small businesses"--owners handle many/all aspects of business.
•Just 23% have plans to expand vs. 44% of larger business community.
•May be harder to attract workers due to perception of neighborhood.
•Less likely to own their property.
•Many who shop and/or work in the neighborhood, also live there.
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Case Study Issues
Design Redevelopment
and Infrastructure to:
•Encourage retail and
commerce for the
neighborhood
•Support mix of
residential, retail and
commercial uses
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Case Study Issues
Develop guidelines to:
•Link complementary uses
•Improve green space and
walkability
•Reduce congestion and truck
traffic
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Case Study Issues
Design Redevelopment to:
•Improve aesthetics
•Preserve history and identity
of the neighborhood
•Support sustainability
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Case Study Issues
Improve connections to:
•Washington Neighborhood
•Downtown
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Case Study Issues
Develop guidelines for:
•Future improvements
•Redevelopment of public infrastructure
Re-thinking
the Curve on
Central
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Approaches/Goals
•Strengthen Central Avenues Image
•Streetscape Master Plan
•Façade Grant Programs
•Community Engagement
•Clarify changing Market and commercial base assets
•Commercial /residential data through Iowa State University Partnership
•Establish a Business Assistance Program
•Small/ Micro Business loans through CDBG and ISU Iowa Micro Finance
•Educational and technical assistance though SCORE and SBDC
•Establish a business recruitment and redevelopment program with the asstance of
Dubuque Main Street.
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Case Study Issues
Create leverage to:
•expand public/private partnerships
•encourage investors
•encourage people to live/work/shop
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