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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 14 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 ~N : ~zDC~ F~X NO. ; 5~312~1 Sap. 12 2~2 03;31~ F2 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