Brewery - Alliant AmphitheaterMEMORANDUM
September 12, 2002
TO:The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT:Alliant Energy Naming Request
Alliant Energy was one of several businesses and organizations approached by the
America's Riverfundraising committee during the on-going fund drive. When
approached, Alliant was told that naming opportunities were available for substantial
donations toward the project. Alliant Energy agreed to donate $250,000 toward the
construction of the amphitheater in front of the former Star Brewery. Since that time,
this component has been referred to as the Alliant Amphitheater.
Alliant Energy has requested the City Council approve the name "Alliant Energy
Amphitheater" prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for October 15.
Additionally, Alliant has requested recognition in honor of former Interstate Power
president and America's River supporter Wayne Stoppelmoor.
I respectfully recommend Mayor and City Council approval of the Alliant Energy
request.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Pauline Joyce, Administrative Services Manager
Susan Gwiasda, Public Information Officer
ALLIANT ENERGY.
Foundation
September 11, 2002
Mr. Te~yDuggan
Mayor
CityofDubuque
50We~ 13m Street
Dubuque, IA52001
Alliant Energy Foundation, Inc,
200 First Street SE
RO, Box 351
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-0351
Office: 319.786.4870
Fax: 319386.4796
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Dear Mr. Duggan,
As completion of the American River's Amphitheater construction project draws near,
the Alliant Energy Foundation would like to express our excitement of being involved
with a project of this caliber. The riverfront development project has provided the Alliant
Energy Foundation with an outstanding oppommity to partner with the city and people of
Dubuque. We are proud to be a part of this tremendous project to revitalize Dubuque's
waterfront.
The Alliant Energy Foundation's substantial funding of $250,000 for the project has also
provided us the chance to showcase our strong corporate leadership. The amphitheater
will provide the city with a pivotal gathering site for festivals, music, and dramatic
events. It is also a wonderful opportunity to recognize the importance of the riverfront,
both from a commercial and industrial standpoint.
The Alliant Energy Foundation respectfully requests that the council name the structure
"Alliant Energy Amphitheater." In correspondence with Jerry Enzler, Executive Director
of the Mississippi River Museum, we have expressed that we would like to see a plaque
on the premise that would indicate the project was in honor of Wayne Stoppelmoor,
former President of Interstate Power Company from 1987 to 1997, and former Chairman
from 1990-1998.
The Alliant Energy Foundation asks that the Dubuque City Council reviews our request
at the September 16, 2002, City Council meeting. Please let us know Ewe can provide
any additional information. We look forward to heating back from you soon.
Sincerely,
Carol Toussaint
Interim-Executive Director
Alliant Energy Foundation
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September 12, 2002
Mayor Terry Duggan
Membcm ofthe City Couneil
50W-13th St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Mayor Duggan and Members of the City Council:
As partners in the America's P,/ver development team, we encourage you to officially name the
amphitheater as theAlliantEnergyAmphftheater. We support Alliant Energy's desire that the
amphitheater also contain a plaque indicating that the naming is in honor of
Wayne Stoppelmoor
Interstate Power Company
President 1987-1997
Chairman 1990-1998
This is consistent ~vith our pre-approved fundraising and naming recognition plan and with our
discussion with Alliant Energy on September 22, 1998. At the announcement of the gift in April
1999, we unveiled a large image of the amphitheater entitled Alliant Amphitheater.
Therefore, we now strongly urge the city council to approve the naming of the amphitheater as
the Alliant Energy Amphitheater mad furthermore that the naming be recognized as being in
honor of
Wayne Stoppelmoor
Interstate Power Compans/
President 1987-1997
Chairman 1990-1998
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