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8 12 19 Goal Setting 1 of 3 Additional Considerations CorrespondeceDUBUQUE COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD 13606 Swiss Valley Rd. Peosta, IA 52068 563-556-6745 www.dubuquecounty.org Brian Preston, Director Board Members: Jeff Cue Cindy Gotto Mary Radloff Pat Rea Jay Wickham August 8, 2019 Dubuque City Council Members 50 W 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Members of the City Council, During its regular meeting on July 18, 2019, the Dubuque County Conservation Board voted unanimously to support the initiative of the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to approach the City of Dubuque to discuss the future of Roosevelt Park and any role the County may provide in the future development of this park. As the Southwest Arterial project nears completion, Roosevelt Park is in a prime location to offer many outdoor recreational opportunities and amenities that many of our citizens are looking for. The implementation of the Masterplan for Roosevelt Park developed in 2009 would provide many of the elements currently being sought after for recreation. The Conservation Board looks forward to participate in those discussions and stand willing to partner with the City of Dubuque to make the needed improvements at this park. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Please feel free to contact me for additional questions or if you would like to schedule a meeting at your earliest convenience. 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Dubuque City Council 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 August 5, 2019 Dear Mayor Buol and Council Members Resnick, Jones, Rios, Del Toro, Larson and Shaw: Let's not forget to prioritize waste minimization during our strategic planning process. Green Dubuque and our collaborators encourage the City of Dubuque to follow through on the development of a Paths toward Zero Waste Policy for our community. This is an initiative that you and the community at -large have strongly supported in the past. We want to make sure it remains a visible part of the City's strategic planning and partnering process. As you know, the 2017 comprehensive plan -- Imagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action -- recommended developing a Zero Waste Policy and taking steps toward becoming more of a Zero Waste Economy. In fact, Zero Waste was identified twelve times under Sustainable Environment and Environmental Integrity. Many members of our Dubuque community have already been responding to this Call to Action, ramping up diversion of materials from landfilling to beneficial use: UpCycle Dubuque — education and marketing recaptured project materials and renovated creative items Convivium Urban Farmstead — modeling sustainable practices and providing programing which addresses food insecurity and waste minimization through backyard composting and other self-reliant activities. St Stephen's Food Bank — reducing food insecurity with increased distribution of donated and rescued food, Key City Creative Center — recycling discarded building materials into new projects and products, Dubuque Interfaith Green Coalition — education and reducing wasting in our congregations and with their members, Loras and UD — diverting tons of plate scraping and food prep discards for marketable commercial compost, Dubuque Rescue Mission — recovering and redistributing furniture and household items to people in need, Curbside Food Scrap composters — overcoming the "yuck factor" to reduce food wasting, and, Dubuque Area Reduce Reuse Recycle Network — Strong social media engagement to improve Zero Waste practices. National waste management is shifting focus from managing "waste" to eliminating it in a strategic manner. There is a growing concern from many residents and businesses in Dubuque for a more resilient Zero Waste direction. What is needed is a community process and partnering to help develop a Zero Waste Policy with goals, eco - education, timelines, proposed infrastructure upgrades, measurable outcome targets and annual reporting. Green Dubuque and our community partnerships request that the City of Dubuque set a priority for a community process of Zero Waste Policy, Partnering and Program Development. In closing, we feel this priority is a vital component in the Climate Action Plan and Call to Action: 2037 and City Performance Measures - Financially Responsible, High Performance Organization and Sustainable Environment. Respectfully submitted, Paul Schultz, Green Dubuque 563.845.1714 1781 White St —Suite #2 Dubuque, IA 52001 CO G) c 0 Kevin Firnstahl From: Kevin Firnstahl Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 10:14 AM To: Roy D. Buol Cc: CtyMgr@cityofdubuque.org Subject: Additional Goal Setting Submission Roy, Paul Schultz has informed me via voice mail that he has information he'd like to submit for consideration at goal setting. His message indicates information coming from "several groups." I've left a message for Paul advising that he should have that information to me within the next week. His message did not say what topics were being submitted. Thank you. Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 kfirnsta@cityofdubuque.org 563-589-4100 1 City of Dubuque ITEM TITLE: SUMMARY: SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Copyrighted August 5, 2019 Consent Items # 7. Dubuque County Food Policy Council Mayor Buol recommending that correspondence from the Dubuque County Food Policy Council (DCFPC) requesting funding allocation from the City for community food systems development grants match, and for a City Council representative on the DCFPC be considered at the City Council Goal Setting August 12-14, 2019. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ATTACHMENTS: ' Description Dubuque County Food Policy Council Request Type Supporting Documentation Dubuque County Food Policy Council July 31, 2019 Dubuque City Council Attn: Roy Buol, Mayor City Hall 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Mayor Buol and Council Members Resnick, Jones, Rios, Del Toro, Larson and Shaw: The Dubuque County Food Policy Council (DCFPC), as part of the Dubuque Eats Well Coalition priority projects, seeks to partner with the City of Dubuque. Through this partnership, we recognize the importance local foods have on our community. This month, we awarded our first community grants for local food projects. The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors authorized the DCFPC to award up to $20,000 in grants. In total, grant applicants requested over $31,000. Through the application process, we were able to identify various needs related to the local food system in Dubuque. Of the eight grant applications we received, seven focused exclusively on projects within the City of Dubuque. Within these seven applications, the topic of food insecurity in the city was a recurring theme. Clearly, there is a pressing need for more attention to this issue within the City of Dubuque. In the 2017 comprehensive plan -- Imagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action -- the City of Dubuque has identified a focus on expanding access to healthy local foods as one of its priorities under social and cultural vibrancy. At least nine recommendations for action included in the plan relate to community food systems. The DCFPC offers the City of Dubuque a perfect opportunity to put resources toward actively addressing these priorities outlined in the comprehensive plan. In the next fiscal year, we will ask the Board of Supervisors to once again budget $20,000 to continue the established Community Food Systems development fund, which we will then be able to distribute to more grant applicants. However, as we have noted, the demand within the City of Dubuque and the desire to address this demand is greater than the current funds allocated for this purpose. The DCFPC requests that the City of Dubuque allocate $20,000 as part of your FY 2021 budget for community food systems development grants to match monies budgeted by Dubuque County and include one or more City representatives on that Council. We note that one of the recommendations in Imagine Dubuque is to "communicate with other 'food cities' to share ideas as this develops in Dubuque." A number of other communities in the (pAi ,/9, 09,-000,77 tri-state area have created food councils, and we have already been in communication with them regarding how we can work together on common issues, regional issues and state-wide policy issues. We anticipate that such communication would be a significant part of the ongoing work of a Dubuque County Food Policy Council that brings together partners ready, willing and able to engage with elected officials in public-private partnerships across the food system. Our Council Resolution and supporting documents are attached to this letter. These include: 1) Dane County & Madison, Wisconsin agreements; 2) Visual guide to the Food Policy Council flow of work; 3) The DCFPC By Laws. Thank you for your attention and consideration of our request. Please contact Brad Cavanagh, Vice Chair of the Dubuque County Food Policy Council, at bradmcavanagh@gmail.com with questions and information on when we can meet with City Council to discuss our proposal. Respectfully submitted, Michaela Freiburger, Chair Dubuque County Food Policy Council Dubuque Main Street Brad Cavanagh; Vice Chair Dubuque County Food Policy Council Loras College Organizational affiliations listed under signatures for identification purposes only. Gwen Hall -Driscoll, MercyOne Medical Center Cindy Hilken, Dupaco Community Credit Union Kathy Hutton, Riverbend Food Bank Sunil Malapati, Clarke University Pat Murphy Whitney Sanger, Travel Dubuque Paul Schultz, Green Dubuque Patrice Lambert -Ex Officio CD 2014 Dane County Food Council Action Plan Mission: DCFC is a committee of the Dane County Board, comprised of citizens and County Board Supervisors, which encourages active collaboration to explore issues and develop recommendations to create an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable local food system for the Dane County region. 1 Develop food an'd agriculture polis' recommendations for Dane County A. Identify key issues that County Government can address 1. Propose policy recommendations 2. Advise County committees & departments on ways to implement recommendations 3. Work with Dept. of Administration to institute a tracking system for local food purchasing 4. Research & gather data regarding county food purchasing policies B. Engage stakeholders in exploration of issues within the food system; Offer opportunities to identify stakeholder concerns, priorities, and suggestions for food and agriculture policy 1. Convene listening sessions or focus groups annually for feedback on policies and issues 2. Include stakeholder feedback in policy recommendations 3. Organize Food Summit annually for discussion of policy options and other issues 4. Engage Dane County Food Coalition in addressing & promoting food policy recommendation A. Promote Sustainable Ag agenda, as proposed by sub- committee in 2010 1. Work on identified priorities from 2011/12 2. Explore options and support development of food production on county lands B. Promote the Food as a Human Right resolution and implement recommendations 1. Work with county depts., community orgs, and others to identify barriers and develop initiatives 2. Develop annual report of current conditions of access to food, food -related employment and new initiatives for use of County land and resources for sustainable food production C. Promote emerging food policy & sustainable Ag issues as determined by Dane County Food Council & Coalition 1. Analyze food access issues in Dane County and propose policy recommendations to improve food access in our communities 2. Bring other issues to the Council as they emerge 3. Research issues and policies 4. Develop advocacy plans Goal 3 -Promote public education outreach on.food and agriculture. issues'' A. Organize public education and outreach activities 1. Create sub -committees for planning 2. Host Food Summit as outlined in 1B 3. Plan other events such as listening sessions, forums, per 1B B. Maintain website, listsery and other social media efforts to keep public informed 1. Update DCFC website on a regular basis 2. Host listsery to inform public on food system issues 3. Use Facebook and other social media to promote DCFC and other food system events and news A. Communicate regarding meetings and actions 1. Coalition will provide regular updates to Council 2. Council updates will be provided at Coalition meetings 3. A MFPC report will be given at each Council meeting B. Assist with facilitation of the development of collaborative projects and actions 1. Encourage sharing of information on current projects and explore possible collaborations 2. Provide opportunities at Council meetings for updates from other community groups. C. Be a resource for information to food system organizations on funding for collaborative projects 1. Provide info on funding opportunities and encourage collaborative projects and proposals. D. Review & respond to Healthy Food for All Plan 1. Develop county policies or programs to support the Healthy Food for All goals. For more information visit: http://www.countyofdane.com/foodcouncil/ Whereas, -Using the local food's stakeholders in Dubuque County, these entities would benefit from recommendations of an overarching council that recommends policy and coordination supporting a resilient food system. County Board of Supervisors *Creates policies to promote a resilient food system as proposed from the Food Policy Council *Reviews recommendation from Food Policy Council regarding grant distribution *Holds the final say for grant distribution recommendation Board of Health *Reviews recommendation from Food Policy Council regarding grant distribution *Finances held for the county to distribute I'ro�osed Functionality of the Food Policy Council Food Policy Council *Proposes food system policies supporting a resilient local food system *Reviews grant applications *Facilitates coordination of Dubuque County Projects *Recommends grant fund distribution to the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors Dubuque Eats Well Coalition *Brainstorms local foods projects through round table discussions *Provides a network and synergy *Utilizes resources for education and programming Grant Process Example -Dubuque Farmers' Market applies through the grant process for $1,000 in funding to purchase left over food bins and to fund personnel to coordinate food bank distribution. -The Food Policy Council proposes the funding to the County Board of Health and Board of Supervisors review the project award for I year in the amount of $1,000. -The County Board of Supervisors reviews the proposal for grant fund distribution and awards as they see fit. -Dubuque Eats Well Coalition's network provides educational flyers and holds a brainstorming session to connect partners. DUBUQUE COUNTY FOOD POLICY COUNCIL (DCFPC) GOVERNING BODY BYLAWS Article I. NAME and GEOGRAPHICAL AREA Section 1. The name of the Council shall be the Dubuque County Food Policy Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Council"). Section 2. The Council shall serve an area consisting of Dubuque County in the State of Iowa. ARTICLE II. MISSION The mission of the Council is to integrate health and well-being of our community by promoting a resilient environmental food system that is just and equitable for Dubuque County. The Council will strive to accomplish this through policy recommendations, educational outreach and partnerships. ARTICLE III. PURPOSE The purpose of the Council is to assist Dubuque County in partnering with other government and non-government stakeholders to provide leadership to and coordinate the development of food related policies and priorities on a regional, state and national level. ARTICLE IV. MEMBERS Section 1. Composition. The Council shall have no fewer than 9 and no more than 15 community members with a strong understanding of the various segments of a local food system. Section 2. Appointments. Members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors to a term of three years, except when the Council shall first be created. Any member may be reappointed without limitation as to the number of terms served. Members shall be appointed the founding year in a staggered manner, four members shall be appointed for a term of four years, three members for a term of three years, two members for a term of two years, and all other members for a term of one year. Section 3. Commencement of Term. Terms of service shall begin at the start of the first meeting of the calendar year. 1 Section 4. Council Representation. The Council members shall reside in Dubuque County and have expertise in relevant fields and to the extent possible, represent the diversity of Dubuque County in aspects such as culture, gender, age and geography. The Council representation, public and private stakeholders from the following constituencies are preferred but not required: Producer/ Grower Institutional Buyer Food Service Program Healthcare Education Economic Development Commercial Food Wholesale/ Retail Community Gardens Tourism Public Food Program User Not -for -Profit Faith Based Organization Agricultural -Support Lending Institution Environmental Resource Group Agricultural/ Natural Resource Group Resource/Waste Recovery Section 5. Responsibilities. Members of the Council shall: A. Demonstrate a commitment to respectfully engage diverse stakeholders within the community and seek to understand and respond to their concerns; B. Provide leadership to and coordinate the development of policies and priorities on a regional, state and national level; C. Be consistent with the Dubuque County Health Needs Assessment & Health Improvement Plan and the Regional Smart Plan; D. Build the capacity of stakeholders to find common ground on policy priorities, generate public support for those policies, compile data and educate residents and community leaders on issues in our food system; E. Identify and prioritize issues and make recommendations that promote, support and strengthen access to healthy affordable food for residents of the Dubuque County; F. Recommend strategies to enhance the environmental, economic, social and nutritional health of Dubuque County as it relates to food and agricultural systems; G. Make decisions and recommend dispersal of funds in Dubuque County in the form of grants that will support the mission of the Council. Section 6. Attendance. Council members are expected to attend all regularly scheduled meetings to assure full community representation on the Council at all times. Excused absences (sickness, death in family, business trips, emergencies, etc.) shall not affect a member's status. If a member has unexcused absences equaling or exceeding 50% of scheduled meetings if 2-3 meetings are held in a calendar year, or a member has unexcused absences equaling or exceeding 25% of 4 or more meetings held in a calendar year, the Council may recommend the Board of Supervisors (BOS) request the member's resignation or replace the council member. 2 Section 7. Resignation. Members shall communicate their intention to resign by written notice to the Board of Supervisors. Section 8. Ex -officio Members. Ex -officio members shall be notified of all activities of the Council, and may attend Council meetings and other functions. ARTICLE V. OFFICERS Section 1. Officers. Council officers shall be a Chair, Vice -Chair, and Secretary, and shall constitute the Executive Committee of the Council. If the council chooses to hire a Secretary, the council will appoint versus elect the position as an Ex-offico. Section 2. Chair. The Chair shall preside at meetings and perform other duties as prescribed by these bylaws. The Chair shall be the principal spokesperson and authorized representative for the Council and shall sign official communications from the Council. The Chair, from time to time, may appoint committees to perform specific duties related to the Council's purpose. Section 3. Vice -Chair. The Vice -Chair shall preside in the absence of the Chair and may perform other duties of the Chair when empowered by the Chair to do so. In the absence of the Vice - Chair, the Secretary will preside. Section 4. Secretary. The Secretary is responsible for ensuring the minutes are accurate before distribution to the Council and will oversee the maintenance of the official records of the Council. Section 5. Election. Officers shall be elected at the first regular meeting of the calendar year. Nominations may be made from the floor at that time. In the event of contest for an office, voting shall be by secret ballot. ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS Section 1. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Council shall be at least twice per calendar year. The Council shall conduct all meetings in accordance with the Iowa Open Meetings Act. Section 2. Meeting Notification. The date, time and place of the regular meetings shall be decided by the Council and members shall receive notification of meetings at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting date. 3 Section 3. Quorum. Presence of a majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for conduct of business. In the absence of a physical presence, members may attend meetings via electronic means such as telephone, video conference, etc. Section 4. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the Chair or in the event of the Chair's absence, by the Vice -Chair at any time. ARTICLE VII. COMMITTEES Ad Hoc Committees may be appointed as needed. ARTICLE VIII. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Section 1. Disclosure. Any member of the Council who will derive any profit or gain, directly or indirectly, by reason of membership on the council or for services to the Council shall disclose such interest to the council and will refrain from participating in any decision on such matters. This person shall also disclose any known significant reason(s) why the transaction(s) might not be in the best interests of the council. The person's abstention from the vote and the reason for it shall be recorded in the minutes of any meeting at which such matters are discussed. Section 2. Conflict of Interest Statement. Each Council member shall: 1. Annually complete an individual statement regarding conflict of interest. 2. Serve the county as a whole rather than solely serving any special interest group or constituency. 3. Avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and disclose any potential conflicts to the council in a timely fashion. 4. Maintain independence and objectivity with a sense of fairness, ethics, and personal integrity. 5. Comply with Iowa Code Chapter 68B which includes Iowa Gift Law. ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENTS These bylaws may be amended, altered and/or replaced and new Bylaws at any meeting of the Council by a majority vote, provided any amendment has been proposed at a previous meeting, at any meeting called for that purpose, the proposed changes have been mailed or emailed to the Council at least seven days preceding the meeting during which the Council vote on said amendments. All of the above must be approved by the BOS. Bylaws shall be reviewed at least every three (3) years. March 2019 4 City of Dubuque ITEM TITLE: SUMMARY: SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Copyrighted July 1, 2019 Consent Items # 11. Dubuque Museum of Art Request for Consideration of Planning for Potential Enhancements to Washington Park City Manager recommending that the Mayor and City Council receive and file this item and give this request consideration during the annual goal setting that is scheduled for August 12, 13 and 14, 2019. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ATTACHMENTS: Description Dubuque Museum of Art -Potential Enhancements to Washington Park -MVM Memo Staff Memo DuMA Letter of Request Type City Manager Memo Staff Memo Supporting Documentation Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Dubuque Museum of Art Request for Consideration of Planning for Potential Enhancements to Washington Park DATE: June 26, 2019 Dubuque 2007 • 2012 2013 • 2017 Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware has provided a letter from Dubuque Museum of Art Executive Director David Schmitz and a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission, I respectfully recommend the Mayor and City Council receive and file this item and give this request consideration during the annual goal setting that is scheduled for August 12, 13 and 14. Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: David Schmitz, Dubuque Museum of Art Executive Director Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager SUBJECT: Dubuque Museum of Art Request for Consideration of Planning for Potential Enhancements to Washington Park DATE: June 25, 2019 INTRODUCTION 2007.2012 20132017 The purpose of this memorandum is to request City Council consideration of the request from the Dubuque Museum of Art's of planning for potential enhancements to Washington Park. DISCUSSION David Schmitz, Director of the Dubuque Museum of Art, met with representatives from Leisure Services, Planning, Engineering, as well as the City Manager to discuss the potential opportunity to partner on planning for potential park enhancements to Washington Park. Washington Park was reserved for public use by the United States Government with the City originally platted July 2, 1836 and has remained a park ever since. It is approximately 1.3 acres. Washington Park is home to numerous festivals and events each year. It serves as a gathering space and a beautiful entry point from Highway 20 into the downtown Dubuque area. The Parks and Recreation Commission at their May 14, 2019 meeting reviewed the request from Dubuque Museum of Art Executive Director, David Schmitz. He asked for consideration of planning for enhancements to Washington Park to enhance the experience of residents, event goers, and visitors to our area. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended unanimously moving forward with the opportunity for planning enhancements to Washington Park in partnership with the Dubuque Museum of Art. Attached is a letter to the Mayor from Dubuque Museum of Art, Executive Director David Schmitz. ACTION REQUESTED I respectfully transmit the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission for City Council consideration. attachment cc: David Schmitz, Dubuque Museum of Art Steve Fehsal, Park Division Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Jon Dienst, Civil Engineer 11 2 June 24, 2019 Roy D. Buol Mayor Dubuque City Council Cc: DUBUQUE museum °Fart Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager Kevin Firnstahl, City Clerk Dear Mayor Buol: I am writing in support of placing an item on the City Council's July 1, 2019 meeting agenda. As has been discussed previously with the City Manager and staff and presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Dubuque Museum of Art (the Museum of Art) is seeking to enter into a public-private partnership with the City of Dubuque to gather community input on potential enhancements to Washington Park. The Museum of Art's interest in this project stems from our close proximity to the park and planned upgrades to our facility at 701 Locust Street. As our city's oldest public park and originalcommunity gathering space, Washington Park hosts many social and cultural events that benefit the Museum of Art along with other downtown organizations and businesses. For some background, last fall, the Museum of Art met with Leisure Services Manager. Marie Ware, Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens, and representatives of the Planning Services and Engineering departments to discuss the potential, for upgrades to Washington Park. In these early conversations, our group discussedpossible upgrades that could include additional seating, lighting, wayfindin.g signage, and aesthetic and/or recreational elements. Much of our discussion focused on ways of expanding the park's appeal and utilization for community festivals and outdoor events. Given Washington Park's historic nature and importance, we also discussed existing historical elements within the park, including the axial sidewalks, trees, gazebo, and monuments. To be very clear, there is no interest, either on the part of City staff, the Museum of Art or its partners, in altering existing historic elements in Washington Park. Given their past and ongoing roles in efforts to maintain and beautify Washington Park, the Museum of Art has also engaged community partners, including Dubuque Main Street and the Dubuque Jaycees, in these preliminary discussions. 1 AN AFFILIATE OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 00MX 00E4 701 LOCUST ST. DUBUQUE, IA 52001-6817 ph. 563 557 1851 bgi.k.com The Dubuque Museum of Art went before the Parks and Recreation Commission on May 14, 2019 to ask them to consider recommending such an effort to the City Council. The Parks and Recreation Commission agreed voted unanimously to recommend that the City undertake a process to gather community input on potential enhancements to Washington Park. As proposed to and discussed by Parks and Recreation Commissioners, this process would be led and managed by City of Dubuque staff and supported by multiple civic organizations, including the Dubuque Museum of Art. As currently envisioned, multiple input sessions would be held at publicly accessible venues and could be complimented by surveys. The recent Imagine Dubuque 2037 process would serve as a model. All community input gathered would be shared with City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission, along with any other relevant Boards, Commissions and staff. Moreover, the Dubuque Museum of Art proposes to raise the funds required to retain a qualified individual or firm to professionally manage this process and to provide those funds to the City for the purpose of paying the selected individual or firm. Notably, such an effort would align with City of Dubuque Goals 2024, adopted by the City Council in August 2018, and multiple community visioning andmaster plans, including "Diverse Arts, Culture, Parks, and Recreation Experiences and Activities". Additionally, a model for such a collaboration exists close to home. Nearly a decade ago, following the historic floods that ravaged much of its downtown, the City of Cedar Rapids, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and the Cedar Rapids Public Library came together to undertake a community visioning process to enhance historic Green Square, the City's sole downtown park. After several rounds of public input and designs, an award-winning $1.9 M renovation of the park, led by OPN Architects, was unveiled in 2016, resulting in a significant increase in park visitation and utilization. It is of the utmost importance to the Dubuque Museum of Art, and to the community partners named, that any community input process moves forward in conformance with the City Council's goals and priorities, along with those of the Parks and Recreation Commission and City staff. Respectfully, David Schmitz Executive Director Dubuque Museum of Art 2 City of Dubuque ITEM TITLE: SUMMARY: SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description MVM Memo Isenhart Correspondence - FDR Park Copyrighted July 15, 2019 Consent Items # 14. Representative Chuck I senhart Correspondence City Manager recommending that the correspondence from Representative Chuck Isenhart proposing an agreement with the City of Dubuque for Dubuque County to own, develop and maintain Roosevelt Park be considered at the City Council Goal Setting August 12-14, 2019. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Type City Manager Memo Supporting Documentation Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Dubuque SUBJECT: Representative Chuck Isenhart Request to Initiate Conversations with Dubuque County and City of Dubuque about future of Roosevelt Park DATE: July 11, 2019 Iowa State Representative Chuck Isenhart provided a letter that he has approached the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors with a request to initiate conversations with the City of Dubuque about the future of Roosevelt Park and the possibility of the County entering into an agreement with the City to own, develop, operate and maintain the park. I respectfully recommend the Mayor and City Council receive and file this item for the annual goal setting that is scheduled for August 12, 13 and 14. Mic ael C. Van IVIilligen Poi MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager State Rep. Chuck Isenhart... July 2, 2019 Dubuque City Council City Hall 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque, IA 52004-3353 ..putting Iowa back to work Dear Mayor Buol and Honorable Members of the Council: I have approached the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors with a request to initiate conversations with the City of Dubuque about the future of Roosevelt (FDR) Park and the possibility of the County entering into an agreement with the City to own, develop, operate and maintain the park. At a work session on June 10, the Board of Supervisors agreed to approach the City Council. With this letter, I want to formally advise you of my initiative. Included are my letters to the Board of Supervisors and the Dubuque County Conservation Board. I am aware of conversations in recent months between the City and County regarding their respective roles in making economic, public safety, health and quality -of -life investments to attract and retain talent, support population growth and develop as an inclusive community. Public lands and sustained investment in natural resources are an important part of that equation. As ranking member on the Appropriations Subcommittee for Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection in the Iowa House of Representatives, I am keenly interested in having Dubuque remain a role model in protecting our natural heritage and connecting people with nature. I thank you for your attention and consideration. Respe lly submitted, Chuck Isenhart 0,1 co fes"! rn m 417-C Paid for by the Isenhart Campaign for the Common Good. P.O. Box 3353, Dubuque, IA 52004-3353 State Rep. Chuck Isenhart... April 30, 2019 -.putting Iowa back to work Dubuque County Board of Supervisors Dave Baker, chair Dubuque County Courthouse 720 Central Ave. Dubuque, IA 52001 Honorable Supervisors: I request that the County of Dubuque initiate formal conversations with the City of Dubuque about the future of Roosevelt (FDR) Park. Over the past couple of years, I have visited or had conversations about the park with you, members of the Dubuque City Council and Brian Preston of Dubuque County Conservation. Officially, the park is closed, and it has remained undeveloped for a number of years. No funds are currently budgeted by the City Council for development, maintenance or operation. I am aware of other conversations in recent months between the City and County regarding your respective roles in making economic, public safety, health and quality -of -life investments to attract and retain talent, support population growth and develop as an inclusive community. Public lands and sustained investment in natural resources are an important part of that equation. As ranking member on the Appropriations Subcommittee for Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection in the Iowa House of Representatives, I am keenly interested in having Dubuque remain a role model in protecting our natural heritage and connecting people with nature. I look forward to doing what I can to provide greater leadership and assistance in the future through the Iowa General Assembly. The Isenhart family has taken advantage of the outdoor amenities of the tri-state area for decades. Like others, we owe a debt to nature. If a suitable arrangement can be made with the City of Dubuque, I will commit $25,000 to the County of Dubuque toward the conservation and development of Roosevelt Park for public use as a park, recreation area and a regional education center to demonstrate how we can work with the earth for the common good. I offer my assistance to approach and work with other partners to identify additional public and private support for such a project. I thank you for your attention and consideration. Respectfully submitted, Chuck Isenhart 417-C Paid for by the Isenhart Campaign for the Common Good, P.O. Box 3353, Dubuque, IA 52004-3353 C Haft Ise" palmy owa ha to irk June 18, 2019 Dubuque County Conservation Board Cindy Gotta, chair Swiss Valley Nature Center 13606 Swiss Valley Road Peosta, IA 52068 Honorable Members of the Board: As I reported to you in May, I submitted a request to the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to initiate conversations with the City of Dubuque about the future of Roosevelt (FDR) Park and the possibility of the County entering into an agreement with the City to own, develop, operate and maintain the park. At a work session on June 10, the Board of Supervisors agreed to approach the City of Dubuque. Since the Dubuque County Conservation Board would be the entity to implement such a collaborative enterprise, I ask the Conservation Board to support the Board of Supervisors' initiative. I further recommend that the Board include the potential development of Roosevelt Park in its strategic plan, either as an owner of the property or as a partner with the City of Dubuque. Officially, the park is closed, and it has remained undeveloped for a number of years. No funds are currently budgeted by the City Council for development, maintenance or operation. I am aware of conversations in recent months between the City and County regarding their respective roles in making economic, public safety, health and quality -of -life investments to attract and retain talent, support population growth and develop as an inclusive community. Public lands and sustained investment in natural resources are an important part of that equation. As ranking member on the Appropriations Subcommittee for Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection in the Iowa House of Representatives, I am keenly interested in having Dubuque remain a role model in protecting our natural heritage and connecting people with nature. You are aware that the state Resource Enhancement and Protection program will expire in 2021. In the absence of state funding for the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, Polk County, Linn County and Johnson County have each passed local conservation bonds in recent years. I recommend that the Dubuque County Conservation Board include endorsement of and planning for a referendum providing for county conservation bonding in its strategic plan. I offer my financial assistance as well as help in approaching and working with other partners to identify additional public and private support for these projects. I thank you for your attention and consideration. Respectfully submitted, Chuck Isenhart C: Brian Preston FOUR MOUNDS PRESERVE EDUCATE PARTNER SERVE August 9, 2019 Dear City CounciL Member Del Toro: RE '19 AUG 13 PM 2: La City Clerks Office 1hucue, IA Four Mounds Foundation, 4900 Peru Road Dubuque, IA 52001 563.557.7292 www.fourmounds.org We truly appreciated the opportunity to present at the City Council meeting this summer and thank you for your interest and support of Four Mounds and its programs. It was exciting to share with you all the happenings at Four Mounds and the impact we are making in our community. Four Mounds is home to five historic homes and a dozen outbuildings sitting on the original 60 acres of river view bLuffLand, native prairie, and rare oak savanna. Four Mounds Foundation, a 50 I (c)3 organization, is fully responsible for managing the site. The seven member staff, along with the Board of Directors, work diligently to fundraise for projects, operations, and programming. Since 1987, Four Mounds has been dedicated to the preservation of the beloved Burden estate. Over the past 30 years, Four Mounds has invested more than $2 million into the site — this includes restoring all the homes, making the site a useable park with hiking trails, a challenge ropes course, an inn and conference center, community gardens, and more. The City has been a partner every step of the way. We value the support we receive from the City — from paving and patching the Lane, to tree removal, and grant writing support through the Planning and Leisure Services departments. Four Mounds is also dedicated to offering recreational and educational opportunities to better serve our community. Through the HEART partnership, we have been able to complete a great deal of the restoration of this site and have invested more than $ 1.95 million in Dubuque's urban core through service learning and alternative education. Through Adventure Day Camp, more than 200 children are immersed in the rich natural resources of Dubuque at Four Mounds and across the county — more than 85 percent of campers attend camp for free. We also partner with the Dream Center by providing three weeks of camp to Dream Center students. Our flagship program, the HEART partnership, serves youth at -risk of dropping out of high school. They each have a story and those stories do matter. However, and more importantly, they have gifts, abilities, and skills they have not yet discovered. We consider their Learning styles, backgrounds, and needs to create a safe, positive, and collaborative environment where they truly flourish. Students are, first and foremost, acknowledged as valuable contributors and essential components of every project. They Learn a vast array of skills related to gut rehabilitation while developing a solid support system for life navigation. Students in HEART Learn what it feels Like to see something extraordinary to fruition. Since its 1987 inception, the foundation has been diligent in creating self-sustaining enterprises, such as the Inn and Conference Center. Forty percent of the foundation's income is derived from the Inn and Conference Center's operation. We also aggressively search and apply for grant opportunities to preserve the site, expand our programming, and provide training projects on-site. Restoring Place. Restoring People. FOUR, MOUNDS PRESERVE EDUCATE PARTNER SERVE Four Mounds Foundation 4900 Peru Road Dubuque, IA 52001 563.5573292 www.fourmounds.org As we look ahead, Four Mounds is eager to expand its HEART program model to include adults who face barriers to employment, but we must also continue to maintain and enhance the site in order to remain operational, thereby serving the community. Our site needs maintenance support, as roofs on multiple buildings are beginning to deteriorate, and need replacement. The White House boiler system is obsolete and needs to be replaced with newer, more efficient technology. The White House Garden Shed was recently damaged from a storm and needs repair. There are also heating, ventilation, and air conditioning repair/replacements needed in multiple buildings, Four Mounds is asking for your consideration of $50,000 annually to help cover ongoing maintenance costs. In order to continue providing exceptional programming to more than 25,000 people, and work to expand our programming, it is critical for Four Mounds to preserve and maintain the site, which has growing maintenance and preservation requirements. As partner and landowner, the City's investment will ensure that Four Mounds can continue to thrive, serve, and expand our reach to underserved community members. Our programs build workforce and economic vitality while preserving historical and ecological resources. Over the next two years, HEART will expand to serve 12 to I 8 8 adults age 18 and up and complete three to five projects in Dubuque's Washington neighborhood through our adult pilot program. VVe will work with adults that have been, or currently are incarcerated, underserved, or underprivileged. We have found measurable success in our current HEART program. Over the past I 6 years, HEART students have restored 36 homes in the Washington Neighborhood and completed over 50 community service projects. Students who are not expected to graduate high school have realized a 9 I percent graduation rate. For every student who graduates high school, it saves the average taxpayer more than $130,000 over the course of the graduate's lifetime. We welcome the opportunity to share the results of the new adult program with you. Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to continuing to partner with the City to achieve critical goals and priorities. Respectfully, Executive Director Rebecca Bodish Program Manager Restoring Place. Restoring People. Partnership with the City POUR, MOUNDS PRESERVE ED LIGATE PARTNER SERVE. • In 1982, Elizabeth Burden willed the entire estate to the City of Dubuque. Elizabeth and her husband, Bill, loved Dubuque and wanted to be good stewards of the Land. They wanted it to be used for education and to serve the community Past • Over the past 30+years, Four Mounds has invested more than $2 million into the site • Through HEART, participants have restored 35 homes and worked on more than 50 other community projects, including Eagle Point Park, Ham House, Crescent Community Health Center, and Teresa Shelter, and invested over $1.9 million into revitalizing downtown Dubuque • HEART has a 9 I % graduation rate. Every student who graduates high school, it saves the average tax payer more than $ 130,000 over the course of the graduate's Lifetime • With the City's support, we developed capital improvement planning documents, a membership program to better connect to the community and our constituents, and a vision for the next 30 years Present • The Inn and Conference Center generates 40% of our income and people come from across the world make Four Mounds their home • Local businesses use the space for retreats and conferences • We welcome 25,000 visitors to the park, the inn, and the challenge ropes course every year • Through Adventure Day Camp, more than 200 children are immersed in the rich natural resources of Dubuque at Four Mounds and across the county — many for the first time in their Lives • We are in our third year of partnering with the Dream Center; 85% of all students that attend Adventure Day Camp attend for free. We thank the Leisure Services Department for their support • Proud sponsor of the Winter Farmer's Market • Thanks to the City's support, in the last decade, Four Mounds completed phase one of a public access and improvement plan — expanding parking around the White House Future of the Site • We are in the midst of planning for implementation of our REAP grant and restoring the Landscape of the Grey House driving circle • Finalizing plans for phase two of our public access and improvement plan • Comfort station with public outdoor restrooms and access to water, and includes a gear -up space for ropes course participants. Currently, visitors only have access to a porta-potty • Implementation of a council -ring for site visitors and inn guests FOUR, MOUNDS HEART PARTNERSHIP Future Programming Adult HEART Program • Will serve young adults ages 18-24 at risk for various factors • Collaboration with NICC will allow students to earn certification as they work on gut rehabilitation projects • Collaboration with True North initiative will allow participants access to authentic learning sites • HEART Program Manager will participate in NICC Success Coach model to support participants during and after program completion • Pilot program underway with one youth on the waiting list for the Elm Street Facility (working with Jay at Four Mounds) and will work concurrently with NICC to obtain his high school equivalency degree Adventure Day Camp • There is an extensive waiting list for Adventure Day Camp offered through Leisure Services • Four Mounds is currently working to expand offerings for camp for summer of 2020 and ideas being considered are "Nature Exploration Day Camp," Friends of the Environment Day Camp," From Stories to Real Life in the World Around Us Day Camp" On-site Educational Programming • Plans underway to work with Dubuque County Extension Office to provide educational options for groups visiting or taking field trips to Four Mounds • Tailored curriculum will be provided to groups as they explore the grounds and exampLes will include: bird watching guides, nature scavenger hunts, discovering nature through all of your senses and foraging basics Revenue Revenue Versus Expenses OUR, MOUNDS PRESERVE EDUCATE PARTNER SERVE Corporate/Business Individual Membership Inn & Conference Center Private Foundations and Grants Government Revenue Kevin Firnstahl From: Luis Del Toro Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 12:46 PM To: Kevin Firnstahl Subject: Fw: Four Mounds Consideration for Goal Setting Attachments: City Council Letter_LDT.pdf; Outline of Four Mounds Projects.pdf Importance: High This came in late after we had begun our meeting yesterday. Just wanted to forward. I don't have my binder in the office to double check if we had this printed as some of the docs you distributed but wanted to share in the event we can include that within a future goal for consideration. Thanks, Luis From: Jill Courtney <jill@fourmounds.org> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2019 4:22:23 PM To: Luis Del Toro <Ideltoro@cityofdubuque.org> Subject: Four Mounds Consideration for Goal Setting Dear Mr. Del Toro, I hope this email finds you well as you prepare to begin the goal setting session. Please find attached a letter that details our priorities and goals and an ask for 2020 funding. I have also included a summary outlining past, present, and future initiatives and projects at Four Mounds for your review. You're welcome for a tour any time! We truly appreciate your consideration. Sincerely, Jill FOUL, MOUNDS Y t)VCAT€. PAR3";ti€.R SERVE Jill Courtney Executive Director Four Mounds Foundation c 563.580.7761 1 o 563.557.7292 www.fourmounds.org Click here to report this email as spam. 1 Dubuque City Council 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 August 5, 2019 Dear Mayor Buol and Council Members Resnick, Jones, Rios, Del Toro, Larson and Shaw: Let's not forget to prioritize waste minimization during our strategic planning process. Green Dubuque and our collaborators encourage the City of Dubuque to follow through on the development of a Paths toward Zero Waste Policy for our community. This is an initiative that you and the community at -large have strongly supported in the past. We want to make sure it remains a visible part of the City's strategic planning and partnering process. As you know, the 2017 comprehensive plan -- Imagine Dubuque 2037: A Call to Action -- recommended developing a Zero Waste Policy and taking steps toward becoming more of a Zero Waste Economy. In fact, Zero Waste was identified twelve times under Sustainable Environment and Environmental Integrity. Many members of our Dubuque community have already been responding to this Call to Action, ramping up diversion of materials from landfilling to beneficial use: UpCycle Dubuque — education and marketing recaptured project materials and renovated creative items Convivium Urban Farmstead — modeling sustainable practices and providing programing which addresses food insecurity and waste minimization through backyard composting and other self-reliant activities. St Stephen's Food Bank—reducing food insecurity with increased distribution of donated and rescued food, Key City Creative Center — recycling discarded building materials into new projects and products, Dubuque Interfaith Green Coalition — education and reducing wasting in our congregations and with their members, Loras and UD — diverting tons of plate scraping and food prep discards for marketable commercial compost, Dubuque Rescue Mission — recovering and redistributing furniture and household items to people in need, Curbside Food Scrap composters — overcoming the "yuck factor" to reduce food wasting, and, Dubuque Area Reduce Reuse Recycle Network — Strong social media engagement to improve Zero Waste practices. National waste management is shifting focus from managing "waste" to eliminating it in a strategic manner. There is a growing concern from many residents and businesses in Dubuque for a more resilient Zero Waste direction. What is needed is a community process and partnering to help develop a Zero Waste Policy with goals, eco - education, timelines, proposed infrastructure upgrades, measurable outcome targets and annual reporting. Green Dubuque and our community partnerships request that the City of Dubuque set a priority for a community process of Zero Waste Policy, Partnering and Program Development. In closing, we feel this priority is a vital component in the Climate Action Plan and Call to Action: 2037 and City Performance Measures - Financially Responsible, High Performance Organization and Sustainable Environment. Respectfully submitted, Paul Schultz, Green Dubuque 563.845.1714 1781 White St — Suite #2 Dubuque, IA 52001 0 r C15 x eg' w v IT, Kevin Firnstahl From: Kevin Firnstahl Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 10:14 AM To: Roy D. Buol Cc: CtyMgr@cityofdubuque.org Subject: Additional Goal Setting Submission Roy, Paul Schultz has informed me via voice mail that he has information he'd like to submit for consideration at goal setting. His message indicates information coming from "several groups." I've left a message for Paul advising that he should have that information to me within the next week. His message did not say what topics were being submitted. Thank you. Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk 50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 kfirnsta@cityofdubuque.org 563-589-4100 1 Fountain of Youth 1497 Central Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001 Dubuque City Council 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque. IA 52001 Monday, August 12, 2019 The Fountain of Youth Program is honored to serve the citizens of the City of Dubuque. As you are aware our mission is to "To change the mindsetS that contribute to generational poverty." Our personalized one-on-one programming and peer support, the ability to connect participants to key resources, and focus on following through are how we support participants in their personal development journey to: 1. Embrace an Accomplishment Mindset 2. Focus on Quality of Life 3. Gain Financial and Employment Success It is important to understand that working with generational poverty is a complex topic with many causes and systemic barriers. Your assistance is critical for us to continue the work we are doing and expand to serve more community residents. Specifically, we need financial support to: • Expand Staff: We need funding to pay salary wages for an operations manager, programming director, and marketing and donor relations manager. The hiring of these positions will allow us to increase our participant capacity and important outcomes. • Control Location: A reliable, functional, and scalable location that is preferably in the downtown Dubuque community. We need to own a building or have a Tong-term=lease that allows us to continuously provide our service without having to focus on yearly lease issues. We would hope you would consider the Fountain of Youth Program to be a city priority this year. Thank you for all the work you do as a council for the City of Dubuque and for your consideration for strengthening your relations with the Fountain of Youth Program. Respectfully, Executive Director Caprice Jones capricejones@foydbq.org (563) 845-2572 Becky Waterman President - Board of Directors— 'J