Historical Soc Granite PaversMEMORANDUM
October 22, 2002
TO:The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT:Request for use of granite pavers
The Dubuque County Historical Society has requested the reuse of a portion of the
historic granite pavers that were salvaged by the City several years ago. City staff has
been working to palletize and store these pavers, along with brick pavers, for reuse on
City projects. Currently there are two City projects for which the granite pavers will be
used: around the monument/fountain sign at the new education and conference center
and in a rest area for the future Pyatigorsk Park as part of our sister city relationship.
Sufficient granite pavers exist to use on these City projects as well as meeting the
request of the Dubuque County Historical Society. As a condition for reuse, the
Historical Society has agreed to place a plaque near the depot indicating the historic
source of the granite pavers.
I respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval of this request.
Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM/cs
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cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Jerry Enzler, Dubuque County Historical Society
700 Locu~Street
Suite 942
RO. Box 509
Dubuque, lA
52004-0509
563-583-9~31
Fax: 563-557-9078
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June 5, 2002
CityMikeof Van Dubuque Milligen, City Manager
50 West 13th Street
Du u.ue,
Project: Chicago, Burlington and Northern Railroad Depot
Project No. 01081.02
Dear Mr. Van Milligen:
Several years ago the City salvaged historic granite pavers that were being removed
from around one of the Dubuque railroad depots. These pavers were!traditionally used
at railroad depots around the country.
The Dubuque County Historical Society would like to integrate some 0f these
stockpiled pavers into the depot restoration project that is currently underway. The use
of these pavers will provide yet another educational/cultural opportunity as a part of the
America's River Project. It will also enhance the design and provide an
environmentally conscious use of recycled material.
On behalf of the sponsors of this joint project, we request the donatio~ ~ of this material
to the project.
Sincerely,
Kevin J. Eipperle, AIA
Managing Principal
Enclosure
cc: Jerry Enzler
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