University of Dubuque_Fireworks Display Request 9 12 09UNIVERSITY Of OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
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August 11, 2009
Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk
City Hall
50 West 13`h Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Ms. Schneider,
Fax 563.589.3682
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On Saturday, September 12, 2009 the LTni~~ersity of D»b~aque proposes to host the second annual
community event, Light Up Chalmers, as the opening of the University's second football season
being played in the renewed Hans Chlapaty Sports Complex. That evening, the UD Spartans
will host the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneers - "under the lights" - in what promises
to be an exciting contest for new Spartan Head Coach Stan Zweifel. The contest will begin at
7:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time
After the game's completion at approximately 10:30 p.m., the University proposes to have a
twenty-minute fireworks display following the plan from 2008. The plan specified a discharge
zone on the baseball field at the south point of the left field line.
Mr. David Olivares, UD's director of security, will spearhead our coordination between
Dubuque Fire and Police and UD Security to ensure the safety and security of faculty, students,
and guests -including parking and traffic control.
We know we need to complete the Special Event Permit Application together with necessary
documents (e.g. Certificate of Liability Insurance, Indemnity Agreement, etc.) as well as secure a
licensed fireworks display company and determine detailed arrangements with the Dubuque Fire
Department.
Over 2,000 guests -people from across the region -were on hand for the inaugural night game
in the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center Stadium in 2008, and we anticipate with real
pleasure hosting everyone again this year. We respectfully ask the City Council's permission to
move forward in the planning of this important Dubuque community event.
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J ffrey F. Bullock, Ph.D.
President
2000 University Avenue Dubuque, Iowa 52001-5099 ^ 563.589.3224 ^ www.dbq.edu