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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2010 Dubuque County REAP Plan -City of Dubuque Update,
Grant Application and City Representative on REAP Committee
DATE: July 15, 2009
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is recommending City Council approval of
the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2010 update to the Dubuque County Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Plan, a REAP grant application for installation of
the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail -Phase 3 project, and confirmation of the City's
representative to the Dubuque County REAP Committee.
The Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail -Phase 3 project will extend the trail approximately one
mile from Plaza Drive to Holliday Drive. The project will build a 10-foot wide off-road
trail along the west side of the Northwest Arterial.
The current City representative on the REAP Committee, Council Member Joyce
Connors, has expressed interest in continuing.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
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SUBJECT: FY 2010 Dubuque County REAP Plan -- City of Dubuque Update, Grant
Application and City Representative on REAP Committee
DATE: July 2, 2009
Introduction
The Dubuque County REAP Committee is updating the Dubuque County REAP Plan for
FY 2010. REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection) is a grant program for parks and
open space administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).
The REAP Committee has requested the City of Dubuque's FY 2010 update for the
Dubuque County REAP Plan, any REAP grant applications, and confirmation of the City of
Dubuque's representative on the REAP Committee by July 30, 2009. Correspondence
from the REAP Committee is attached.
This memorandum requests City Council approval of the City of Dubuque's FY 2010
update to the Dubuque County REAP Plan, a REAP grant application for installation of the
Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail -Phase 3 project, and confirmation of the City's representative to
the REAP Committee.
FY 2010 REAP Plan Update
Attached is the completed questionnaire for the City of Dubuque's FY 2010 update for the
Dubuque County REAP Plan. The update was prepared based on the prior REAP Plan and
the City's adopted FY 2010 - FY 2016 Capital Improvement Program, with input from
Leisure Services Manager Gil Spence on additional REAP-eligible projects. The request
that the Iowa Legislature increase the cap on the Environmental First Fund (under which
REAP and many other environmental programs are funded) to help fund REAP was
recommended in 2008 by Ross Harrison, REAP Coordinator with the IDNR.
FY 2010 REAP Grant Application
Staff recommends submittal of the REAP grant application for installation of the Iowa 32
(Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail -Phase 3 project. This project will extend the trail
approximately 1 mile from Plaza Drive to Holliday Drive. The project will build a 10-foot
wide off-road trail along the west side of Iowa 32.
REAP Plan
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The City does not have a current CIP budget for the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail. No City match
is required for REAP grants. Budget Director Jenny Larson has indicated that if the FY10
REAP grant is received, the project can be added through a budget amendment. The
attached REAP grant application for the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail -
Phase 3 project is for the maximum grant of $200,000 with no City match.
City Representative on REAP Committee
The current City representative on the REAP Committee is City Council Member Joyce
Connors, who is interested in re-appointment. Confirmation of the City's FY10 REAP
Committee representative is requested. An appointment form is included in the attached
correspondence from the REAP Committee.
Recommendation
The REAP Committee must approve updates to the annual REAP Plan and REAP grant
applications prior to their submittal to the IDNR. The REAP Committee will meet on August
11, 2009. FY 2010 REAP Plan updates and REAP grant applications are due to the REAP
Committee by July 30, 2009. REAP grant applications are due to the IDNR by August 15,
2009. Grant awards are usually confirmed by October.
I recommend that the City Council approve the enclosed City of Dubuque's update of the
FY 2009 Dubuque County REAP Plan, submittal of a FY 2009 REAP grant application of
$200,000 for the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail -Phase 3 project, and
confirmation of the City Council representative to the REAP Committee.
Attachments
cc: Gil Spence, Leisure Services Manager
Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Jon Dienst, Civil Engineer
F;lUSERS/LCARSTEN/WP/GRANTS/REAP/FY10 REAP/REAP FY10 memo.doc
CHANGES TO DUBUQUE COUNTY 5-YEAR REAP PLAN
QUESTIONNAIRE
City of Dubuque
1. List general REAP legislation-related goals and objectives of your organization or
municipality that have changed since the 2009 update of the Dubuque Count
None.
2. List additions or deletions from present recreational/natural areas under jurisdiction:
- None.
3. List the projects for which you hope to utilize REAP funding in the next five
- FY 2009-2013 Iowa 32 (NW Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail (future phases: JFK Road to
Chavenelle Road)
- FY 2011-2012 Granger Creek Nature Trail, Dubuque Technology Park
- FY 2011-2012 Westbrook Park Development, Phase II
- FY 2012-2013 Land acquisition for neighborhood size park on west side of Dubuque
- FY 2012-2013 Serenity Park Development
4. List all actual and anticipated expenditures of REAP fund for FY10:
- $200,000 for Trolley Line Trail, Eagle Point Park
- $200,000 for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 (NW Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail (JFK Road to
Plaza Drive)
Summarize any additional information about your agency/city/organization that you
would like to have included in the Dubuque County Plan.
A. Request that the Iowa Legislature increase the cap on the Environmental First Fund
(under which REAP and many other environmental programs are funded) to help fund
REAP.
B. Additional REAP-eligible projects in the city limits of Dubuque include:
- Trails in the Dubuque Industrial Center West
- Usha Park (Phases 4 and 5)
- Middle Fork Catfish Creek Trail Development
- Dodge Street Bike/Hike Trail
- Greenway Trail Development: Usha Park at NW Arterial and Pennsylvania Avenue
to Keyway (North Fork Catfish Creek)
- Eagle Valley Park, Roosevelt Road
- Greenbelt/Wildlife Preserve, Medical Associates Clinic West
- Landscaping Improvements, 16~` Street detention basin
- Landscaping Improvements, Mauss Lake detention basin
- Trail on North Fork of Catfish Creek from NW Arterial to Pennsylvania Avenue
- FY 2013-2014 Eagle Valley Park Development
- FY 2013-2014 English Ridge Park Development
- FY 2013-2014 Pebble Cove Park Development
- FY 2013-2014 Timber-Hyrst Park Development
- FY 2013-2014 North Fork Trails Park Development
- FY 2013-2014 Kniest Street Park Development
C. REAP-eligible projects outside the city limits of Dubuque include:
- Redevelopment of former FDR Park
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TO: MEMBERS OF DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE
DUBUQUE COUNTY CITY CLERKS
RE: REAP PLAN AND GRANT APPLICATIONS
DATE: June, 15, 2009
1. Attached is a questionnaire designed to assist your group in updating the
Dubuque County REAP Plan. Please return anv information , oy u may wish
in the FY 2010 update to the plan by Thursday, July 30, 2009.
2. Also enclosed is a form asking for any changes to representatives on the
Committee. Please return both forms by Thursday, July 30, 2009 so that we
can verify the membership prior to the meeting. You may submit both items
by mail, fax to 563-587-3836 or a-mail to mberendes@dbeco.org.
3. The REAP Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 1 lth, at 3 p.m. in the
Supervisors' Chambers, 4~' Floor, Dubuque County Courthouse to approve
changes to the plan and grant applications for fiscal year 2010. Please note
that the public entrance to-the Dubuque County Courthouse is Central Ave.
with Courthouse Security procedures required. The 2008 minutes are
included for your review.
4. If you are interested in making a REAP Grant application and require
assistance with it, contact Marla Quinn at ECIA (556-4166).
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DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE
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NOTICE OF MEETING OF DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMNIITTEE
(Resource Enhancement and Protection)
DATE OF MEETING August 11, 2009
PLACE OF MEETING: SUPERVISORS' CHAMBERS, 4TH FLOOR
DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
TIME OF MEETING: 3 p.m.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
Approval of minutes of meeting of August I2, 2008
2. Review and approval of Update to Dubuque County REAP Plan
3. Review and approval of funding applications
ff you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in this meeting
because of a disability, immediately call the County Auditor's Office at 589-4499 or the
County Personnel Office at 589-4445. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iawa TTY at
1-800-735-2942.
MINUTES OF THE
DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE
(Resource Enhancement and Protection)
August 12, 2008
Members Present: Donna Smith (Chairperson, Dubuque County Board of Supervisors),
Eric Manternach (Dubuque County Board of Supervisors), Tom White (Dubuque
County Conservation Board), Patrick Rea (Dubuque County Conservation Board), David
Joluison (City of Dubuque Planning), Kathleen Weber (Dubuque League of Women
Voters), Pete Bonifas (City of Dyersville) Jack Haclaiey (Izaak Walton League), Dan
Dunham (Dubuqueland Pheasants Forever)
Staff Present: Marla Quinn (E.C.I.A.), Brian Preston (Dubuque County Conservation),
Mary Ann 5pecht (Dubuque County)
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. in the Supervisor's Chambers, 4`~' floor,
Dubuque County Courthouse by Chairperson Donna Smith. Motion made by Mr. White,
seconded by Mr. Dunham, carried unanimously to formally approve the minutes from the
Dubuque County REAP Committee from August 9, 2007.
Discussion was held regarding the FY09 Dubuque County Update to the REAP Plan.
Motion was made by Mr. Rea, seconded by Mr. White, carried unanimously to approve
the FY09 Update to the Dubuque County REAP Plan.
Mr. Preston provided an overview of the state allocation of REAP funding indicating 18
million dollars had been allocated and an additional 1 million would be generated
through license plate sales. He reported the breakdown of funding for FY09 will be 28%
to DNR open spaces, 15% to cities, 20% to soil and water, 20% to County Conservation
Boards, 9% to DNR land management, 5% to Historical Resources and 3% to roadside
vegetation. He also indicated that Dubuque County has received $3,464,969 for REAP
projects since 1990.
Mr. Johnson from the presented the REAP application for the City of Dubuque requesting
$200,000 in funding. The application is requesting funds for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32
Bike/Hike Trail that will extend approximately one mile along Iowa 32 on the north side
of Dubuque. The trail will begin and the intersection of John F. Kennedy Rd. with Iowa
32 and extend westerly as a physically separated 10 foot with paved trail along the north
side of Iowa 32 to the intersection of Plaza Dr. with Iowa 32. Motion made by Mr.
Dunham, seconded by Mr. Hackney, carried unanimously to approve the City of
Dubuque's application.
Mr. Bonifas presented the REAP application for the City of Dyersville requesting
$75,000 in funding. The application is requesting funds for the Westside Park Pedestrian
Bridge project which will connect the city's two main park facilities that are separated by
the North Fork of the Maquoketa River. The pedestrian bridge will span 1 OS feet and is
the catalyst for the city's 5-year plan which includes a 1.4 mile trail along the banks of
the Maquoketa River and Bear Creek, as well as the eventual connection and expansion
of the Heritage Trail. Motion made by Mr. Manternach, seconded by Mr. Preston,
carried unanimously to approve the City of Dyersville's application.
Mr. Preston presented the Reap application for the Dubuque County Conservation Board
requesting $150,000 in funding. He also indicated that this project has additional funding
of through a federal earmark and local fund match. The application is requesting funding
for the construction of a 104 foot long pedestrian bridge over Highway 52/3,
approximately 1 mile north of the City of Dubuque. The bridge will be built over Iowa
Department of Transportation right of way and will connect Dubuque County owned
portions of Heritage Trail on either sides of the highway and the City of Dubuque's trail
system. The proposed pedestrian bridge will be ADA accessible by use of concrete
ramping and is the only IA~'lOT approved crossing of Highway 52 and the Heritage Trail.
Discussion included Ms. Smith's comments about the need for a safe crossing to enhance
public use and the connectivity of the Heritage Trail and the MRT trail system, which
will be extended with the Mud Lake Road project. Mr. Manternach commented that the
proposed pedestrian bridge has had an enormous amount of community support and has
been a priority for some time. Motion made by Mr. Rea, seconded by Mr. White, carried
unanimously to approve the Dubuque County Conservation Board's application.
Motion made by Mr. Manternach, seconded by Mr. Rea, carried unanimously to adjourn
at 3:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by
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onna Smith, Chairperson
August 12, 2008
DUBUQUE COUNTY
FISCAL YEAR 2009
REAP COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
DUBUQUE COUNTY
Wayne Demmer 720 Central Dubuque 52001
Donna L. Smith 720 Central Dubuque 52001
Eric Manternach 720 Central Dubuque 52001
CITIES
Asbury John Anderson 161 Sumner Drive Dubuque 52002
Balltown Herb Sigwarth 405 Horseshoe Rd. Sherrill 52073
Bankston
Bernard Karla Mahoney P O Box 66 Bernard 52032
Cascade Randy Lyons 501 Buchanan St SW Cascade 52033
Centralia Jean Wuertzer 7978 Maranatha Ct. Peosta 52068
Durango
Dubuque Joyce Conners 660 Edith St. Dubuque 52001
Dyersville Pete Bonifas 340 First Ave. E Dyersville 52040
Epworth LuAnn Spiegel 109 Kellie Court Epworth 52045
Farley Steve Benda 303 7th Ave NE Farley 52046
Graf
Holy Cross Paul Ross 654 Highland Ct. Holy Cross 52053
Luxemburg Mike Ungs P O Box 115 Luxemburg 52056
Peosta Tom McAndrew 8612 Tennis Lane Peosta 52068
New Viemia Jane Niehaus P O Box 19 New Vienna 52065
Rickardsville Vicky Cleary 204$4 St. Joseph Dr. Rickardsville 52039
Sageville Mary Habel P.Q. Box 33.13 Dubuque. 52004
Sherrill Rhonda Mueller 5235 Sherrill Rd. Sherrill 52073
Worthington Mary Habel P.O. Box 197 Worthington 52078
Zwingle Paul Taylor 305 Main St. Zwingle 52079
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Western Dubuque Thomas Gassman 807 W. Main Epworth 52045
Dubuque Community Donna Bauerly 305 River Ridge Dubuque 52003
Dubuque Catholic 2005 Kane Dubuque 52001
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OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES
Soil & Water Cons. Melvin Wilgenbusch 20066 St. Joseph's Durango 52039
County Conservation
CONSERVATION AGENCIES
Dubuque County Conservation Board
Dr. Thomas White 22125 Simon Rd. Bernard 52032
Dubuque County Conservation Society
Paul Kaufman 555 O'Neill St. Dubuque 52001
Izaak Walton League of American
Jack Hackney 1843 Auburn Dubuque 52001
Audubon Society
Joe Tollari 1800 Floraview Dubuque 52003
White Pine Chapter of Sierra Ciub
Charles Winterwood 1555 Montrose Dubuque 52001
Pheasants Forever
Dan Dunham 18975 Balltown Rd. Sherrill 52439
Ducks Unlimited
Nature Conservancy
Dr. John Brennan 666 Southern. Ave. Dubuque 52002
Iowa Conservation Education Council
C.J. Klenske 1885 Floraview Dr. Dubuque 52001
American Fisheries Society
Tom Boland 24143 Highway 52 Bellevue 52031
Tri-State Trail Visian
Brian Walsh
HISTORICAL SOCIETIES
Jerome Enzler
5010 Wo1ffRd
P.O. Box 266
Dubuque 52002
Dubuque 52004
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LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Jean Cheever 900 Kelly Lane Dubuque 52003
SUPPORT STAFF
Brian Preston Cty Conservation 132768 Swiss Valley Rd Peosta 52068
Gil Spence City Leisure Serv Bunker Hill Rd Dubuque 52002
Marla Quinn ECiA P O Box 1140 Dubuque 52004
Mary Ann Specht Adm. Asst. 720 Central Dubuque 52001
Theresa Weiss Soil Conservation210Bieanan Rd. Epworth 52045
Laura Carstens City of Dubuque 50 W 13'" St Dubuque 52001
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REAP PLANS FOR DUBUQUE COUNTY CITIES
FY09
City of Asbury
City of Balltown
City of Ricl{ardsville.
City of Zwingle:
City of Dubuque:
FY 09-10 Westbrook Park Development, Phase II
FY 09 -13 Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Trail (future phases: 3FK
Road to Chavenelle Road}
FY 10-11 Granger Creek Nature Trail, Dubuque Technology Park
FY 12-13 Land acquisition for neighborhood size park on west side of
Dubuque
FY 12-13 Serenity Park Development
City of Dyersville:
FY09 -Westside Park Pedestrian Bridge -North Fork Maquoketa River
FY10 -Heritage Trail Extension to Westside Park Phase 1
FYI 1 -Heritage Trail Extension to Westside Park Phase 2
FY12 -Green space acquisition for future park
FY13 - Green space acquisition for future park
City of Cascade•
FY 10 -North Fork Maquoketa Riverview Trait & Fortage
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City of Epworth•
FY 09 -Park land acquisition
FY 10 -Trail extension along Bierman Road
FY 11 -Trail extension to Heritage Trail
REAP Plans for Other Entities in Dubuque County
Dubuque County Historical Society
White Pine Chapter of Sierra Club
FY10 Catfish Creek Bike Trail
Dubuque County
Conservation Board
FY 09 -Hwy 52 N Pedestrian Bridge
FY 10 -Acquire & Develop 160 acres for a campground on Heritage Trail
near Graf
FY 11-Purchase additional property at Bankston Park and further develop
area
FY12- Purchase additional property at Whitewater Canyon
FY 13 -Purchase additional property at Finley's Landing Park and further
develop
Pheasants Forever
FY 10 -Possible land purchase - 200 plus acres NW Dubuque County
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PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 3)
I. PROJECT LOCATION
Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will extend approximately 1 mile along Iowa 32
(locally known as the Northwest Arterial) on the north side of Dubuque.
The trail will begin at the intersection of Plaza Drive with Iowa 32. The trail will extend
southerly as a physically separated paved trail along the west side of Iowa 32 to the
intersection of Holliday Drive with Iowa 32.
At its eastern terminus, Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail connects with Plaza
Drive in the Asbury Plaza. Asbury Plaza is a regional shopping center with restaurants,
supermarket, movie theater, and other retail/service uses available to trail users.
At its western terminus, Phase 3 connects with Holliday Drive adjacent to a commercial
center with restaurants and other retail/service uses available to trail users.
Phase 3 also provides a trail link to the City of Asbury.
PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 3)
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The entire Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail Project is approximately 5 miles of 10-foot wide
paved trail along Iowa 32 from a point just east of the U.S. 52 /Iowa 386 intersection to
U. S. 20. The project will provide a paved trail within the highway right-of-way that is
physically separated from the motorized traffic. Signed on-street routes along the trail
will provide linkages to City parks and recreation areas. The entire Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike
Trail Project will be constructed in phases between major intersections along Iowa 32.
This Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant application is just for Phase
2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail. Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail was funded by
a REAP grant, and completed in the fall of 2006. Phase 1 is approximately 2 miles of
the 5-mile Iowa 32 trail project. Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail also was funded
by a REAP grant, and will be completed in the fall of 2009. Phase 2 is approximately 1
mile.
Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail was funded by a FY06 REAP grant. It begins at
the planned connection of the Dubuque County Heritage Trail and the City of Dubuque
Heritage Trail just east of the U.S. 52 /Iowa 386 intersection. It extends westerly to the
intersection of John F. Kennedy Road with Iowa 32 as a 10-foot wide paved, physically
separated trail in grassy right-of-way. It utilizes a route within the right-of-way that was
graded for the trail by the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) during construction,
of four-lane Iowa 32 from John F. Kennedy Road to U.S. 52.
The 26-mile Dubuque County Heritage Trail is a rural trail of crushed limestone that
follows an abandoned railroad line from Dyersville to Dubuque. The eastern trailhead,
Heritage Pond and Trail Interpretive Area, is located 3 miles north of Dubuque on U.S.
52 at Rupp Hollow Road. Fishing and picnic areas are available at Heritage Pond. The
City's urban extension of Heritage Trail is a 13-mile riverfront trail system that extends
south to the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, with side routes to the America's
River project at the Port of Dubuque, to Ci#y riverfront parks, and the Mississippi River.
Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail was funded by a FY09 REAP grant. Phase 2 will
run through a picturesque corridor of open space, soccer fields, agricultural lands,
residential neighborhoods, and commercial developments.
At its eastern terminus, Phase 2 links via on street routes to Marshall Park and the
Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens via on-street signed routes, where many
trailhead amenities exist. The proposed trail adjoins the AYSO Soccer Complex, which
has public rest rooms, water fountains, concession stand, picnic tables, playground, and
parking. At its western terminus, Phase 2 connects with Plaza Drive in the Asbury
Plaza. Asbury Plaza is a regional shopping center with restaurants, supermarket, movie
theater, and other retail/service uses available to trail users.
PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 3j
III. DEVELOPMENT PLAN, PROJECT BOUNDARY MAP, AND AERIAL
PHOTOGRAPH
The development plan for Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail consists of the
following enclosures.
• Development Plan. The enclosed map show the Development Plan for the
proposed trail in relation to existing and planned bike trails in Dubuque and
Dubuque County.
• Project Boundary and Land Use Map. The enclosed map shows the project
boundary for the proposed trail in relation to surrounding land uses. The trail will
be built in the public right-of-way of Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial).
• Amenities Map. Amenities at the eastern and western termini of the proposed
trail are shown.
• Cross sections. Enclosed are a bicycle trail cross section and other trail design
elements from the Iowa Department of Transportation's Iowa Trails 2000
document. These trail cross sections will be used for the proposed trail.
• Aerial Photograph. The enclosed aerial photograph shows the proposed trail
location in the public right-of-way of Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) in relation to
surrounding land uses.
PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 3)
IV. PROJECT BENEFITS, NEEDS, JUSTIFICATION, AND URGENCY
Project Benefits and Needs
Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will provide an important and safe continuation
for bike and pedestrian traffic to flow back and forth from the Dubuque County Heritage
Trail and the City of Dubuque's Heritage Trail Riverfront System on the north end of
Dubuque to the west end of town. The west side of Dubuque is the fastest growing
shopping, employment and residential area in the city. The north end of Dubuque
includes some of the City's low and moderate income neighborhoods with a diversity of
racial, ethnic, and age groups.
The Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail provides access to Marshall Park and the Dubuque
Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Here trail users can enjoy picnic areas, a band shell
for outdoor concerts, rest rooms, a visitor's center, drinking fountains, playground
equipment, trash receptacles, benches, gazebos, and walking trails leading to water,
herb, Japanese, and shade gardens. An on-street signed route along West 32"d Street
and Arboretum Drive will connect Marshall Park and the Dubuque Arboretum and
Botanical Gardens to the Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail.
The Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail project will allow bicyclists and pedestrians opportunities to
safely access a variety of recreational uses, including hiking, biking, jogging, picnicking,
fishing, and other recreational facilities at City and County parks and recreational
facilities. Enclosed are maps depicting primary bicycle and pedestrian destinations
along the Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail, links to the existing bike/hike trails, and links to the
proposed and existing portions of the bicycle and pedestrian network in the Dubuque
area.
The Dubuque County Heritage Trail, the City's Heritage Trail Riverfront System, and the
Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail form a bicycle and pedestrian network that will be used by both
tourists and local residents. As an off-road trail, the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will
accommodate experienced riders, casual or new adult and teenage riders, pre-teens
and young children monitored by parents.
Project Justification
The Dubuque County Heritage Trail and the City of Dubuque's Heritage Trail Riverfront
System are accessible to the rural areas north of Dubuque, to Dubuque's north end
neighborhood and central business district, and to the south end of town. The existing
County/City heritage Trail network, however, does not connect with the City's growing
west side.
Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will provide an important continuation of the west
side link to the County/City Heritage Trail network and other attractions that does not
exist.
PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 3)
Dubuque County Heritage Trail
The Dubuque County Heritage Trail is a 26-mile bicycling/hiking path linking the
communities of Dubuque, Dyersville, Farley, Epworth, Graf, Durango and Sageville in
Dubuque County. The trail surface is crushed limestone with a one percent maximum
grade. No horses or motorized vehicles are allowed on the trail.
The Dubuque County Conservation Board has received federal funding for an extension
of the Heritage Trail along the former Chicago-Great Western Railroad right-of-way from
its current terminus at Heritage Pond 3 miles north of Dubuque, across U.S. 52 via a
bike/pedestrian bridge, under Iowa 386, to its intersection with the City's Heritage Trail
Riverfront System.
Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail connects to the Dubuque County Heritage Trail
near Iowa 386, providing access between the west side of Dubuque and the Heritage
Trail. Phase 2 extends this connection west. Phase 3 will extend this connection to the
community of Asbury, a suburb of Dubuque that is actively developing abike/hike trail
system.
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City of Dubuque Heritage Trail Riverfront System
The City of Dubuque's Heritage Trail Riverfront System connects the north end of the
city with the riverfront, the downtown area, and the Mines of Spain State Recreational
Area, south of Dubuque. The City of Dubuque has established this urban trail system
using signed routes on City streets and several off-road trail segments where possible.
The City has also completed several trail connections to City parks and attractions
along the riverfront. A map of the Heritage Trail Riverfront System is enclosed.
Users of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will be able to link with this 10.5 mile riverfront trail
system. Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail users will be able to travel on the Heritage Trail
Riverfront System to attractions like Lock and Dam No. 11, City parks, the Mississippi
River, the America's River project at the Port of Dubuque, and the Mines of Spain State
Recreation Area. The Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail provides an important link to three off-
PROJECT NARRATIVE: IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL (PHASE 3)
road trails within the City's Heritage Trail Riverfront System -- the Dubuque Jaycees
Trail, Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail, and the Alliant Energy Powerline Trail.
The Mines of Spain Recreation Area is a 1,387-acre recreation area located along the
southern edge of Dubuque. The State Park is a designated National Historic Landmark,
a National Wildlife Federation Nature Area, and a Watchable Wildlife Area. The Mines
of Spain contains the 600-acre Catfish Creek Preserve, which is an architectural and
geological preserve.
America's River at the Port of Dubuque boasts the Grand River Center -- an education
and conference center, the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, the
Grand Harbor Resort and Indoor Water Park, and the Mississippi Riverwalk
Recreational Trail, aone-mile promenade along the riverfront and historic Ice Harbor.
State and National Trails
The County and City sections of the Heritage Trail are part of the backbone system of
the State Recreational Trail Plan. The Dubuque County Heritage Trail is a National
Recreation Trail.
Portions of the Dubuque County Heritage Trail and the City's Heritage Trail Riverfront
System are part of the designated route for the Mississippi River Trail (MRT) through
Iowa. The MRT is a 2,000-mile bike trail system being developed through the river cities
and river landscapes in the 10 states along the Mississippi River from Lake Itasca to the
Gulf of Mexico. The Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will provide a side trip from the Heritage
Trail and the MRT.
City Parks and Schools
Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail provides a continuation of the important west
side link for bicyclists and pedestrians to access passive and active recreational
facilities at the City's parks and the public and parochial schools in the Dubuque
community. A map showing the proximity of the proposed trail project to parks and
schools is enclosed.
Relationship to State and Local Plans
Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail is consistent with many state and local plans.
Dubuque County 5-Year REAP Plan
The Dubuque County 5-Year REAP Plan states that "it is the goal of the City of
Dubuque's Leisure Services Department to develop...a safe, clean, functional and
attractive system of parks and recreational facilities to meet the passive and active
leisure needs of all residents and visifors". Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will
help to achieve these goals by extending the City's first off-road trail to the community's
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growing west side and the suburb of Asbury. It will be a plus for residents of both
communities and for visitors to the Dubuque area.
Iowa Open Spaces Program
Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail also addresses the overall goals of the Iowa
Open Spaces Program to "educate the citizens of the state about the needs and
urgency of protecting the state's open spaces, plan for the protection of the state's
significant open space areas, and acquire and protect those properties on a priority
basis through a variety of appropriate means".
Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will offer a safe and accessible route with links to
west side amenities. On the east, the Iowa 32 trail will link to the Asbury Plaza
Shopping Center. On the west, the Iowa 32 trail will link to a commercial center. Phase
3 also provides a trail link to the City of Asbury.
Iowa Statewide Comprehensive Statewide Plan
Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail is closely tied to many of the priorities and issues
of the Iowa Statewide Comprehensive Statewide Plan (SCORP). The SCORP
comments that the three most important values for quality trail experience are: health
and fitness, aesthetic beauty, and natural area preservation of open space. The
SCORP calls for the "expansion and acquisition, development and management of
existing...wetlands, recreation and wildlife areas and a need to increase awareness of
wildlife diversity programs and non-consuming enjoyment of wildlife on all lands".
Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will provide ready opportunities for health and
fitness, aesthetic beauty and appreciation of open space.
Statewide Recreation Trails Usage Study
In the 1989 Iowa Statewide Recreation Trails Usage Study, elements that were
mentioned that contributed most to the trail user's enjoyment were:
The trail traverses a variety of landscapes.
The presence of water.
The trail corridor is separate from the roadway.
. Historical markers are present.
The existing Heritage Trail and proposed recreational trails fall into these categories of
enjoyment. Ultimately, the City of Dubuque envisions the Heritage Trail as the focal
point of a city-wide bicycling and pedestrian system. Links along Iowa 32, 32"d Street,
Loras Boulevard, Dodge Street/Highway 20 and Catfish Creek will form a safe, scenic
full-city and riverfront loop.
Extension of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail with Phase 3 as a side trip off the Heritage Trail
system adds to Dubuque's reputation as a tourist destination for both the State of Iowa
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and the community. Annual use on the Dubuque County Heritage Trail exceeds 60,000
people with an estimated 30% from out-of-town.
Statewide Trails Vision
According to the Statewide Trails Vision, the ultimate goal is to "connect communities,
parks, natural resources, shopping, employment and other amenities with a
comprehensive, multi-modal, easily accessible trails system". Phase 2 of the Iowa 32
Bike/Hike Trail will connect with other attractions in the community and offer ready
access to the Dubuque County Heritage Trail and the City of Dubuque's Heritage Trail
Riverfront System via its connection to Phase 1 and Phase 2.
DMATS Long Range Transportation Plan
The entire 5-mile Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail Project is included in the Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) 2031 Long Range Transportation
Plan. DMATS is the Tri-State area where Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin meet. In Iowa,
DMATS includes the urbanized areas of Dubuque County. The City of East Dubuque
and Jo Daviess County in Illinois and Grant County in Wisconsin are served by DMATS.
The DMATS Plan includes the comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Network as an
example of multi-modal transportation for the Dubuque area. The DMATS Plan calls for
hiking and biking trails for recreational purposes and as alternative modes of
transportation that will help reduce pollution and highway congestion. Phase 3 of the
Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will help to achieve these goals.
Citv of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan
In addition, the 2008 City of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan contains goals for bike/hike
trails, riverfront enhancement and increased accessibility to the river as well as the
development of neighborhood parks and open space.
- Support parks, green space, trails and similar park/open space uses easily
accessible to residents at neighborhood level.
- Strive to establish Dubuque as a bicycle friendly town, wifh bike lanes and bike trails
where feasible.
- Encourage parks, green space, trails and similar park/open space uses easily
accessible to residents at neighborhood level.
- Encourage and facilitate urban accessibility by walking, cycling and/or public transit
as well as by auto.
- Encourage the development of pathways that link the community together in a
cohesive manner.
Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will help to realize these goals.
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Tri-State Area Trail System Plan
The proposed Tri-State Area Integrated Walking, Biking, Hiking Network Plan
encompasses the DMATS area. This Plan was approved by the DMATS Board on
August 13, 2008. The Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will help to realize these Plan goals:
• Enhance the Quality of Life:
- The development of a "Complete Streets" concept provides for people-friendly
streets, paths, trails, and activity centers available to everyone, and supports
sustainable community development.
- Walking, biking, or hiking instead of driving can reduce traffic congestion, vehicle
exhaust emissions, noise, and energy consumption.
- The individual health benefits are evident.
• Provide Needed Facilities and Services:
- Integrate networks that not only provide direct routes for more experienced
cyclists who feel comfortable riding on streets with relatively high volumes of
traffic, but also encourage new cyclists, walkers, and hikers who prefer more
scenic and pleasant crosstown routes and recreational alternatives.
- Address constraints and gaps to ensure safety and continuity.
- Incorporate more alternative collector and residential trails into the integrated
walking, bicycling, and hiking networks.
- Provide supporting facilities such as secure bicycle parking, benches and water
fountains at schools, shopping centers, and major employers that will encourage
more people to walk, bike, or hike as well as enhance the level of comfort for all.
• Set New Priorities:
- This Plan identifies existing network needs and recommends projects that will
further enhance and improve the conditions for walkers, bikers, and hikers in the
Tri-State area.
- Projects identified in this Plan were evaluated according to priority criteria
including safety, connectivity, and network needs.
- These priorities emphasize providing a network that makes connections to
destinations such as neighborhood districts, major employers, schools,
recreational areas, and commercial areas, along with enhancing regional
connections.
• Improve Safety.
- Reduce walking, bicycling, and hiking accidents and collisions through design
standards and guidelines, education, and enforcement.
• Maximize Funding Sources:
- Provide the needed justification for recommended projects so when applying for
funding the application will be competitive.
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V. ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL IMPACTS OF PROJECT
Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail is located within the right-of-way for four-lane
Iowa 32 from John F. Kennedy Road to Plaza Drive. The IDOT conducted an
environmental impact analysis of the highway route to identify and mitigate impacts to
flood plains, timber resources, terrain alterations, and wetlands features prior to
construction of four-lane Iowa 32. As a result, Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail
will not impact any such features.
Temporary environmental impacts of the proposed project will be limited to those
associated with trail construction: noise and dust associated with final grading and
paving, and detours associated with any traffic control measures that may be needed.
These adverse impacts will be localized to the trail route, with little impact off-site due to
the right-of-way width of Iowa 32.
Permanent environmental, economic, cultural, aesthetic and social impacts of the
proposed project will be beneficial. No adverse permanent impacts are expected.
The permanent beneficial impacts of the project will be the creation of a paved,
physically-separated bike/hike trail that will be available to all user groups, within easy
access of single-family residential neighborhoods on the City's north and west sides,
and offering linkages to larger County and City trail systems.
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VI. HISTORICAL, ARCHEOLOGICAL, AND ARCHITECTURAL
FEATURES/IMPACTS
Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail is located within the right-of--way for four-lane
Iowa 32 from John F. Kennedy Road to Plaza Drive. The IDOT conducted an
environmental impact analysis of the highway route to identify and mitigate impacts to
historical, archeological, cultural, and architectural features prior to construction of four-
lane Iowa 32. As a result, Phase 3 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will not impact any
such features.
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VII. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND PARTICIPATION
The City of Dubuque has received interest in and support for acommunity-wide bicycle
and pedestrian network for over 15 years.
Initial interest began with the City's community visioning process for the tri-state area in
1990-1992. Over 5,000 area residents participated in this process through
questionnaires, telephone surveys, public forums, and public hearings.
Citizen interest and support from the general populace and from local running and
bicycling clubs grew as the City of Dubuque embarked on an update of the Dubuque
Comprehensive Plan in 1992-1995. A map and written goals and objectives outlining a
community-wide bike/hike system were adopted by the Dubuque City Council in 1995.
This was reaffirmed during public forums and public hearings for an update of the
Comprehensive Plan in 2000-2002.
Concurrent with this planning process, the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation
Study (DMATS) began an update of the Long Range Transportation Plan that identified
a community-wide bicycle and pedestrian network for the tri-state area. Again, this
network was reaffirmed with the update of the DMATS Plan in 2001 after focus group
meetings with trail users and other interest groups, as well as public meetings and
public hearings.
In 1996, the City of Dubuque developed a Heritage Trail Master Plan with trail users,
neighborhood associations and other interest groups. The Master Plan lays out an 18-
mile extension of Heritage Trail through Dubuque, and identifies linkages to other trail
segments, including the Northwest Arterial (Iowa 32).
When the extension of Iowa 32 from John F. Kennedy Road to U.S. 52 was built in
2001-2002, the IDOT included the preliminary grading for the recreational trail along the
south side of the road within the highway right-of-way. Construction of Iowa 32 was
preceded by an environmental assessment, which included public meetings and
required formal hearings about the roadway design and the location of the bike/hike trail
in the highway right-of-way. The IDOT used a variety of communication media to keep
local officials, adjoining property owners, and the general public informed during the
environmental analysis, the project design phase, and then construction.
In 2004, DMATS began another update of the Long Range Transportation Plan.
Updating the bicycle and pedestrian component of this plan involved open meetings and
public hearings with interested user groups, such as local bicycle and running clubs,
bicycle shop owners, the Dubuque County Conservation Board, which manages the
County's 26-Mile Heritage Trail, and other trail stakeholders.
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In July 2005 a grass roots effort of community citizens gathered to envision the future of
the greater Dubuque area. Through this process several hundred ideas were voted on
by the community to come up with Envision 2010: Ten Community Projects by 2010. An
integrated walking, biking, hiking trail system was one of those Envision 2010 top 10
ideas. Walking, biking, and hiking are popular recreational activities and are increasingly
becoming important as "alternative transportation modes." The Tri-State Area Integrated
Walking, Biking, Hiking Network Plan encompasses the DMATS area. Tri-State Trail
Vision, anon-profit group, worked with DMATS staff to host a public input session on
the draft Plan. Over 200 people attended, and their comments were incorporated into
the Plan. This Plan was approved by the DMATS Board on August 13, 2008.
The City has included the construction of the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike
Trail in its five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The CIP budget is reviewed at
public hearings each year as part of the Dubuque City Council's budget process. The
City budget is also available for public review and comment at City Hall, the Carnegie-
Stout Public Library, and on the City of Dubuque's website. The schedule of public
hearings for the City budget is provided to local media and posted on City Channel 8,
the City's public access television channel.
During bidding and construction of all City trail projects, public notification and
participation continues through posting of Dubuque City Council agendas, bid
documents, and construction contract awards in the local newspaper, on City Channel
8, at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library and City Hall, and on the City website. Public
hearings are conducted by the City Council prior to bidding and upon award of a
construction contract. The City typically invites adjoining property owners to
neighborhood meetings during project design and prior to construction for better
communication and coordination.
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VIII. CONSIDERATIONS GIVEN TO MINORITIES, ELDERLY, AND HANDICAPPED
City Policy
The City of Dubuque gives full consideration to minorities, the elderly, and persons with
disabilities in all its bike/hike trail projects. The City has along-standing commitment to
a citywide bike/hike network that is accessible to all segments of the general population,
including minorities, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. All City bike/hike trail
projects comply with Americans with Disabilities (ADA) guidelines and American
Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) guidelines for
recreational trail facilities. All City bike/hike trails are open to the public free of charge.
Trail Project
Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will provide a 10-foot wide paved trail physically
separated from the motorized traffic on Iowa 32 by an open space located within the
highway right-of-way. This type of facility is well suited for all users.
A physically separated pathway like Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail
accommodates the greatest number of user groups, by taking into consideration the
differing abilities of the potential trail users. This paved off-road trail will facilitate access
by youth, older adults, persons with disabilities, and similar special needs populations.
The City's initial investment in the citywide bike/hike network has created a 10.5-mile
on-street Heritage Trail Riverfront System through many of the community's targeted
neighborhoods and the central business district. These areas have a higher than
average concentration of racial and ethnic minorities, low and moderate income
households, rental units, single-parent households, and elderly persons than the city at
large.
Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail project will provide access to the significant
population of low to moderate income, racially and ethnically diverse, and older
households that reside in the north end of Dubuque. The Iowa 32 Bike/ Hike Trail
project will be open to all users without a fee, which also facilitates its use by
economically disadvantaged persons.
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IX. AGREEMENTS AND EASEMENTS
Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail is located within the right-of-way of Iowa 32 and
is the subject of an agreement between the City of Dubuque and the IDOT.
The Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will be part of the City of Dubuque's park system, so use of
the trail will be governed by City of Dubuque ordinances like the other bike/hike trail
routes in the City's park system. The Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will be maintained by the
City of Dubuque's Leisure Services Department. The Department's Park Division has
an annual operating budget and a five-year capital improvement budget for
maintenance of the City's parks and trails.
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X. ITEMIZED COST ESTIMATE
Enclosed is the project cost estimate prepared by the City of Dubuque's Engineering
Department for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail.
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XI. PHOTOGRAPHS
Enclosed is a map of Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail that serves as a key to the
vantage points for the following photographs taken along the proposed route in the
right-of-way on the north side of Iowa 32 from the intersection with John F. Kennedy
Road to the Intersection with Plaza Drive.
Photo 1 is looking east to the intersection with John F. Kennedy Road.
Photo 2 is looking west from the intersection with John F. Kennedy Road.
Photo 3 is looking west about 1/3 mile from the intersection with John F. Kennedy Road.
Photo 4 is looking east about 1/3 mile from the intersection with John F. Kennedy Road.
Photo 5 is looking west about midpoint.
Photo 6 is looking east about midpoint.
Photo 7 is looking west about 1/3 mile from Plaza Drive.
Photo 8 is lookng east about 1/3 mile from Plaza Drive.
Photo 9 is looking east from the intersection with Plaza Drive.
Photo 10 is looking east at the intersection with Plaza Drive.
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XII. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS REQUIRED
The purpose of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail Public Communications Plan is to ensure
public knowledge of this new City trail throughout its development phases, acknowledge
partnerships involved in its completion, and encourage continued use of the linkages
and amenities the trail will offer.
As part of its long-term commitment to a citywide bike/hike network, the City of Dubuque
is working diligently to connect Dubuque residents and guests to the Dubuque County
Heritage Trail. A key access point to the Heritage Trail for the west side of Dubuque will
be the construction of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail.
Communication Tools
The City of Dubuque uses a variety of communication tools to keep Dubuque citizens
informed on local plans and projects.
The "City News" newsletter is published bi-monthly by the City's Public Information
Office and inserted into utility bills. Through this publication, photographs, updates, and
information on City projects are distributed to more than 21,000 households. The Iowa
32 Bike/Hike Trail will be featured in the newsletter.
Additionally, City Channel 8, the City's public access television channel, broadcasts text
and visual images to the City's cable customers (with a penetration rate of more than 80
percent of households). Information about Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail will
be displayed for ceremonies and programming.
The City's website, www.cityofdubugue.org, is a fast, efficient way to highlight new
projects and update ongoing plans. Free public access to the Internet is available at the
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, ensuring that citizens have access to the website. Color
images and plan views of Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail as well as the REAP
logo sign will be placed on the website.
Frequent media releases throughout the year keep local and regional media informed
about large projects and translate into media coverage. Media releases will be used for
major phases of the development of Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail: grant
award, ground-breaking, and ribbon cutting.
All these tools would be effective in publicizing Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail
and the IDNR /REAP partnership.
Recognition Events
The City of Dubuque recognizes its major projects with aground-breaking ceremony
hosted by the Dubuque Mayor and City Council. Invited to these events are the public,
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partnership agencies and the media. In addition to showcasing a new public project, a
project program is distributed to participants providing background information.
To acknowledge the project's completion, aribbon-cutting or dedication ceremony
hosted by the Dubuque Mayor and City Council. The public, partnership agencies and
the media are invited. A project program of background information is distributed to
participants. Again this is another venue to inform the public of major accomplishments
and funding partners.
A ground-breaking ceremony and aribbon-cutting ceremony will be scheduled for
Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail. IDNR officials will be invited and recognized at
both events for their REAP funding partnership.
Public Exhibits
The City of Dubuque has utilized exhibits as a way to solicit public input for and inform
the general public of City plans and trail projects. These exhibits -which include site
plans, architectural drawings, photographs and text -are placed around the city in
public gathering places such as the Carnegie-Stout Public Library. These exhibits have
included staff on site to record input, self-directed surveys and comment cards, or other
response mechanisms.
A display of the color images and plan views of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail as well as
the REAP logo sign will be placed at Carnegie-Stout Public Library.
HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL PHASE #3
PLAZA DRIVE TO HOLIDAY DRIVE
SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cast Total Cost
I. EARTHWORK
A. EARTHWORK
1 Est. Cut 1,755 C.Y. 1 L.S. $15,000.00 $15,000.00
2 Est. Fill 1,548 C.Y.
II. TRAIL CONSTRUCTION
A. SUBBASE PREPARTION
1 Base Stabilization Allowance (inGudes coring, and
disposal, and new material)
1
L.S.
$8,500.00
$8,500.00
B. TRAIL CONSTRUCTION
1 5" PCC Paving and 6" Stone Base 4,890 S.Y. $29.25 $143,032.50
2 Traffics Control & Signage (Complete) 1 L.S. $2,000.00 $2,000.00
SUBTOTAL TRAIL CONSTRUCTION $168,532.50
III. UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION
A. STORM SEWER
1 18" rcp 50 L.F. $30.00 $1,500.00
IV. SIGNAGE
A. Signs and Installation 1 L.S. $3,500.00 $3,500.00
B. Pavement Markings & Striping 1 L.S. $2,000.00 $2,000.00
V. EROSION CONTROL
A. Obtaining NPDES Permit, Prepare Erosion Control Plan
(SWPPP) & Update SWPPP
1
L.S.
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
B. Erosion Control Operating Proceedures 1 L.S. $3,500.00 $3,500.00
C. Inspections after > 1/2" Rainfall (SWPPP) 5 EVENT $350.00 $1,750.00
D. Install All Erosion Control Items Shown On SWPPP 1 L.S. $5,500.00 $5,500.00
E. Permanent Seeding, Fertilizing & Mulching (If Rqd.) 1 L.S. $11,000.00 $11,000.00
SUBTOTAL $31,750.00
VI. BO ND
A. Performance Payment and Maintenance Bond 1 L.S. $2,002.83
TOTAL BID $202,285.33
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BID ALTERNATES
Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost
ALTERNATEI
A. TRAIL CONSTRUCTION (Concrete)
1 3" ACC Paving and 8" Stone Base 4890 S.Y. $19.50 $95,355.00
ALTERNATE 2
A. Should the intial Erosion Control Plan (SWPPP)
prove to be inadequate to control erosion for
whatever reason and the contractor needs to
provide additional erosion control, the following
unit prices shown on various Bid items shall
govern the associated work.
1 Silt Fence N/A L.F.
2 Conventional Mulching (each square is 100'x100') N/A Square
3 Hydro Mulching (each square is 100'x100') N/A Square
4 Wattles Installation and Removal N!A L.F.
5 Check Dams N/A Each
6 Filter Socks Installation and Removal N/A L.F.
7 Silt Fence
a. Installation and Final Removal N/A L.F.
b. Removal of Sediment N/A L.F.
8 Temporary Seeding N/A Acre
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