River's Edge Plaza Name American TrustMEMORANDUM
December 16, 2002
TO:The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT:American Trust Naming Request
The American Trust and Savings Bank has committed to donate $250,000 toward the
America's River project and has requested that the River's Edge Plaza be named the
"American Trust River's Edge Plaza." This request is supported by the Dubuque
County Historical Society, the recipient of the donation. The request is also supported
by our other fundraising partner, the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce. This is
consistent with past practice. Economic Development Director Bill Baum recommends
City Council approval to name the River's Edge Plaza as the "American Trust River's
Edge Plaza."
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
Bill Baum, Economic Development Director
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
November 26, 2002
TO:Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM:Bill Baum, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT:American Trust Naming Request
INTRODUCTION AND DISCUSSION
Naming opportunities are available for substantial donations ($250,000+) toward the
America's River project. Attached you will find the general policy under which the
naming opportunities are occurring. A listing of all the commemorative opportunities is
also attached. The first recognition occurred in September when the City Council
approved the naming of the amphitheater in front of the former Star Brewery the "Alliant
Energy Amphitheater."
The American Trust and Savings Bank has agreed to a donation of $250,000 toward the
Americas River project. American Trust has reviewed the naming opportunities, and
has requested the City Council approve the name of the River's Edge Plaza as
"American Trust River's Edge Plaza". Enclosed you will find a letter from American
Trust requesting The America's River fundraising committee has reviewed the request,
determined that American Trust meets the requirements for this naming, and is
recommending City Council approval. Attached is a letter from Jerry Enzler and Ted
Goodman with the recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend the City Council approval of the American Trust and Savings Bank
request.
895 Main Street
P.O. Box 938
Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0938
563.589.0821
Fax 563.589.0842
cschrupiii@americantrust.com
www. americanfrust, com
Charles J. Schrup III
Co-Chairman of the Board
December 2, 2002
Mayor Terry Duggan
Members of the City Council
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque IA 52001
Dear Mayor Duggan and Members of the City Council,
American Trust is extremely proud to be playing a part in the America's River Project. It
is such an extraordinary vision, with so many people working together, to make what
seemed like a dream become a reality. American Trust's gift of $250,000 to the
America's River Project has given us the opportunity to express our gratitude to the City
of Dubuque and to those who have made Dubuque their home. The Schrup family has
lived in Dubuque and has done business in Dubuque for over 100 years. We consider it
our pleasure, as welt as our responsibility, to give back to the community that lms given
us so much and for so many years.
In view of a naming opportunity made known to us by Jerry Enzler and Terri Goodmann,
American Trust respectfully requests that the Dubuque City Council consider renaming
the "River's Edge Plaza" as the "American Trust River's Edge Plaza", and that a plaque
be placed at the entrance to the plaza indicating such name.
We ask that the City Council review the request for this naming opportunity at the
December 16, 2002, City Council meeting. Please let us know if we can supply any
additional information regarding this request.
Thank you for your consideration and congratulations on the integral part that you have
played in allowing the America's River dream to become the fantastic reality that it is
today.
Sincerely,
Charles J. Schrup III
Co-Chairman of the
November 27, 2002
America's River at the Port of Dubuque
Mayor Terry Duggan
Members of the City Council
50 W, 13th St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Mayor Duggan and Members of the City Council:
In recognition of the generous gift of American Trust and Savings Bank in the amount of
$250,000, the Dubuque County Historical Society supports the proposal to name the River's
Edge Plaza as the American Trust River's Edge Plaza. This is consistent with our pre-approved
fundraising and naming recognition plan.
This is a significant gift and council approval of this naming will be appropriate recognition for
this generous donation.
Development Director
National Mississippi River
Museum & Aquarium
mnerlcasriver(~ao].co m ~63-585-1o~4 www. americasriver, eom
December 9, 2002
Mayor Terry Duggan
City Council Members
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Mayor Duggan and City Council Members:
The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce has been a proud parmer in the vision for riverfront
redevelopment called America's River since it began in 1996. Our organization, under the
leadership of our Chamber Board of Directors, represented the City components of the project
throughout the fundraising campaign. We continue our commitment to this tremendous project
under the direction of our Chamber Board, led by Chairman of the Board Nick Schrup. We are
proud to support the proposal to name the River's Edge Plaza as the American Trust River's
Edge Plaza.
Council approval of this naming would be fitting for this magnificent gift of $250,000 provided
by American Trust and Savings Bank.
Steward Sandstrom
President and CEO
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Sue Czeshinski
Director
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Convention & Visitors Bureau
300 M~IN STREET StaTE 200 P.O. BOX 705 DUEUQUE, IA 52004-0705 (563)557-9200 (563)557-t59I
E-MAIL: INFO~TRAVELDUBUQUE.COM WEB SITE: XWv'vw. TRAvELDUBUQUE.COM
COMMEMORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
Gift Opportunity Amount
WETLAND $1,000,000
ATmUM & BACKWATER MARSH AQUARIUM $1,000,000
~AUDITORIUM & THEATER $500,000
FLOODED BOTTOM LAND FOREST AQUARIUM $500,000
OTTER POND/AQuARIUM $500,000
*WETLAB $500,000
HALL OF FAME GALLERY $300,000
q*AM?HITHEATER $250,000~
BARGE AHEAD EXHIBIT $250,000~'
READING ROOM $250,000
BOATYARD PLAZA $250,000
FREIGHTHOUSE RESTORATION $250,000
LOGSDON ENTRY $250,000
PADDLEWHEEL PLAZA $250,000
PAVER OF CHOICES $250,000
RIVERS GALLEE¥ (CHANGING) $250,000
TELE MUSEUM CONFERENCING $250,000
BOATBUILDING BOARDWALK $200,000
~FLOOD PLAIN STREAM TABLE $200,000
GIFT SHOP $200,000
RAILROAD DEPOT RESTORATION $200,000
~WETLAND INTERPRETrV'E SIGNAGE $180,000
BOAT & BREAKFAST $175,000
RIVERS EDGE PLAZA $175,000
NORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD TRAIL $160,000
VISITING BOAT DOCRS $150,000
WILLIAM M. BLACK STEAM ENGINE ACTIVATION $150,000
BOAT LAUNCHING EXHIBIT $100,000
CASCADING STAreS $100,000
CHILDREN'S OUTDOOR PLAY AREA $100,000
DARTER AQUARIUM $100,000
~*HERITAGE TILML BACKBONE $100,000
HISTORIC LIGHTING $100,000
LIVE _~kNIMAL TOUCH TABLE $100,000
WETLAND LANDING $ 100,000
PATHFINDERS KEELBOAT EX31IBIT $100,000
* RIVEE MODEL SXV. EaM TARLE $100,000
Gift Opportunity Amount
RIVER SNAKES AQUARIUM $100,000
RIVER VIEW CAFg $100,000
HISTORIC PLEASURE BOAT GALLERY $i00,000
HALL OF F~ws STEAMBOAT CABIN' EXHIBIT $100,000
SMALL BOAT BUILDING SHOP $100,000
TOWSOAT SIMULATION EXHIBrr $100,000
ThE ORIGINAL PAVER EXHIBIT $100,000
WATER QUALITY &~ AQUATIC INSECTS EXHIBIT $100,000
WETLAND OBSERVATION STATION $100,000
BUILDERS &i INWENTORS EXHIBIT $50,000
CLAMMING CAMP EXHIBIT $50,000
DUCK BLIND EXHIBIT $50,000
FISHER'S CaMP EXHIBIT $50,000
FUR TRADE/ITOYAGEUR EXHIBIT $50,000
NATIVE AMERICAN STORY TELLER EXHIBIT $50,000
NEWTS & FROGS AOUARIUMS $50,000
MUSSELS & ZEBIL4 MUSSELS AQUARIUMS $50,000
ORNAMENTAL RAILINGS $50,000
*~PAVILION $50,000
~*PLAZA AT CASCADING STAIRS $50,000
RWER TIMELINE EXHIBIT $50,000
TRAIL HEAD FOR HERITAGE TkML $50,000
WARDEN'S CAMP ~ SNEAK BOAT $50,000
~RIVER LANDING (NORTH) $25,000
RrgER LANDkNG (SOUTH) $25,000
COLLECTIVE NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
DEEP WATEK AQUARIUM ($1,000,000 value) $5,000 TO $25,000
PAVERWALK ($1,000,000 value) $5,000 T9 $25,000
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD EXHIBIT $5,000 TO $25,000
Gifts may be made in honor or memory' of another person.
Other opportunities are available.
Fulfil/ed
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America's River Fund Drive
Naming Policy
The purpose of this policy is to fairly and equitably recognize the generous contributions of
donors to the America's River project. This policy has been formulated by the original parmers
of the America's River project; the Dubuque County Historical Society, the City of Dubuque and
the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce.
Naming Levels
For donations of $250,000 or larger, an amenity may be named for the donor, for example
Alliant Energy Amphitheater. These donors will be recognized at the amenity and also at the
Museum and at the Riverwalk.
For donations above $25,000 up to $249,999, an amenity will be described as supported by a
donor. For example, "Pavilion, made possible by the generosity of the Dubuque Rotary
Foundation." These donors will be recognized at the amenity and also at the Museum and at the
Riverwalk.
For donations of $5,000 to $25,000, generally donors will be recognized as supporting the
Riverwalk and the Deep Water Aquarium in a group listing in the Museum and at the Riverwalk.
The Riverwalk will be called the Mississippi Riverwalk and no individual naming wilt be
assigned to the Riverwalk other than the collective naming described generally above.
Memorial gifts under $25,000 may be recognized on benches or another separate amenity at the
discretion of the owner of that entity.
For donations $500 to $4,999, donors will be recognized in the Museum and on a group plaque
at the Riverwalk as supporting the trees, lighting or fish. Naming at this level will not be
attached to specific trees or lights or associated with specific animals.
For donations from $100 to $499, donors will be recognized in a program at the opening, but will
not be recognized on a plaque in the Museum or at the Riverwalk.
Timing and Design
Gifts must be made by March 31, 2003 in order to be included in the recognition in the Museum
and at the Riverwalk. Corrections may not be able to be made after that date.
Naming shall generally by first and last names, unless another form is specifically requested by
the donor. America's River will make every effort to correctly list each donor is name and
requests the cooperation of each donor to review material sent to them to insure that the name,
title and spelling is correct.
In extraordinary circumstances, the City or the Historical Society may, at their sole discretion,
upon request by the donor, make a one time change to the name credited on a plaque provided
that 1) there is a substantive reason for the change, and 2) the donor pays all cost associated with
the change. (It might not be possible to change any etching on the floodwall.)
Naming shall last for the life of the amenity, until such time that the amenity needs to be
replaced or reconstructed through normal wear and tear.
Approval
Final approval of naming for City amenities is by the Dubuque City Council.
Final approval of naming for Museum amenities is by the Dubuque County Historical Society
board.
Publicity
Publicity, in addition to the recognition above, is provided through newsletters, thank you letters,
and other methods. Generally a gift must be $100,000 or more in order to warrant a separate
media event to armounce the gift.
ME M O RAND UM
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 River fundraising 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 AIliant Amphitheater.
Alliant Energy has requested the City Council approve the name "Alliant Energy
Amphitheater" prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for October 15.
Additionaily, 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 Aliiant Energy
request.
Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM/jjh
Attachment
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
Mt. Terry Duggan
Mayor
City of Dubuque
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Alliant Energy Foundation, Inc,
Office: 319.786.4870
As completion of tho American River's Amphitheater construction project draws near,
the Alliant Energy Foundation would like to express our exciteauent 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 revilalize 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 oppommity 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 All/ant Energy Foundation asks that the Dubuque City Council reviews our request
at the September 16, 2002, City Council meeting. Please let us lmow if we can provide
any additional information. We look forward to hearing back from you soon.
Sincerely,
Carol Toussaint
Inte~im-Execative Director
Alliunt Energy Foundation
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September 12, 2002
Mayor Terry Duggan
Members of the City Council
50 W_ 136 St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Mayor Duggan and Members of the City Council:
As partners in the America's River development team, we encourage you to offic/ally name the
amphitheater as the Alliant Energy Amphitheater. We suppozt 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 oonsisteat with our pre-approved ftmdraising and naming recognition plan and with our
diseusslon with Alliant Energy on September 22, 1998. At the amaouneement 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 and furthermore that the namming be recognized as being in
honor of
Wayne Stoppelmoor
Interstate Power Company
President 1987-1997
Chairman 1990-1998
Sincerely,
Jerry Enzler Teri Goodmann
Executive Director Development Director
National Mississippi River National Mississippi River
Museum & Aquarium Museum & Aquarium