Riverwalk Swimming ProhibitedMEMORANDUM
October 30, 2002
TO:The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT:Ordinance Amendment Prohibiting Swimming or Wading at the Riverwalk
Assistant City Manager Cindy Steinhauser recommends City Council adoption of an
amendment to the City Code of Ordinances prohibiting swimming or wading at the
Riverwalk.
On August 19, 2002 the City Council adopted an amendment to section 10-36 of the
Code of Ordinances prohibiting swimming or wading in the waters adjacent to the
Rivers Edge Plaza and authorizing the City Manager to post appropriate signs. The
prohibition on swimming or wading did not include the waters adjacent to the Riverwalk,
which would include the two small pier steps that connect the Riverwalk to the
Mississippi River. The proposed amendment includes these areas in the ordinance and
authorizes the City Manager to post appropriate signage.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM/jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
MEMORANDUM
October 24, 2002
TO:Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM:Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:Ordinance amendment prohibiting swimming or wading at the Riverwalk
Introduction
The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council adoption of an amendment
to the City Code of Ordinances prohibiting swimming or wading at the Riverwalk.
Discussion
On August 19, 2002 the City Council adopted an amendment to section 10-36 of the
Code of Ordinances prohibiting swimming or wading in the waters adjacent to the
Rivers Edge Plaza and authorizing the City Manager to post appropriate signs. The
prohibition on swimming or wading did not include the waters adjacent to the Riverwalk,
specifically at the two, small pier steps that connect the Riverwalk to the Mississippi
River. The proposed amendment includes these areas in the ordinance and authorizes
the City Manager to post appropriate signage.
Action
The requested action is for City Council to adopt the attached amendment prohibiting
swimming and wading in the waters adjacent to the Riverwalk.
Cc:
Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Mike Koch, Public Works Director
Preparer: Barry A. Lindahl, Esq.
Corporation Counsel
Address: Suite 330, Harbor View Place
300 Main Street
Dubuque, iA 52001-6944 Telephone: (563) 583-t113
ORDINANCE NO. 95-02
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-36(d) PROHIBITING SWIMMING OR
WADING IN THE WATERS ADJACENT TO THE RIVERS EDGE PLAZA BY ADDING
THERETO THE RIVERWALK
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Sec. 10-36(d) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, is
amended to read as follows:
(d) No Person shall swim or wade in the waters adjacent to the Rivers Edge
Plaza or the Riverwalk.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th
Attest:
Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
day of November, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
,2002.
Attest:
Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk