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Imagine Dubuque Implementation -Approval of CoordinatorsCopyrighted March 16, 2020 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 15. ITEM TITLE: Imagine Dubuque Implementation -Approval of Coordinators SUMMARY: City Manager transmitting the approved list of City staff and community partners identified to serve as Coordinators for the 110 recommendations that will implement the Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File ATTACHMENTS: Description Imagine Dubuque Implementation -Approval of Coordinators - MVM Memo Staff Memo Roles I nfographic - Collective Impact Model 2020-01- 14 Imagine Dubuque Coordinators Type City Manager Memo Staff Memo Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Imagine Dubuque Implementation - Approval of Coordinators DATE: March 12, 2020 Dubuque bitil All-A.aia City 111111 2007.2012.2013 2017*2019 Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens and Assistant Planner Christine Happ Olson are transmitting the approved list of City staff and community partners identified to serve as Coordinators for the 110 recommendations that will implement the Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. 7-- Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Christine Happ Olson, Assistant Planner Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Christine Happ Olson, Assistant Planner Dubuque briftel AII•Anleriea City '1111' 2007.2012.2013 2017*2019 SUBJECT: Imagine Dubuque Implementation — Approval of Coordinators DATE: March 12, 2020 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to transmit to the City Council, the approved list of the City staff and community partners we have identified to serve Coordinators for the 110 recommendations that will implement the Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan. DISCUSSION Enclosed is the infographic that depicts the collective impact model for Imagine Dubuque Implementation. Roles & Responsibilities for the Connectors, Coordinators, and Champions are described. Connectors were approved for the 7 Plan Categories. The approved Connectors are identified on the flip side of the infographic. We then met with these Connectors to identify potential Coordinators for the 110 recommendations of the Plan. The Coordinators for the 7 Plan Categories are listed under the COORDINATORS column on the enclosed spreadsheet. Selection of the Coordinators was approved by the Connectors for their respective Plan Category. Each Coordinator has willingly agreed to serve in this role. We continue to work on identifying Champions for the 110 recommendations. RECOMMENDATION With your approval of these Coordinators, we now recommend that you transmit the enclosed information to the City Council for their information and to receive and file. Thank you. Enclosures 1 Imagine Dubuque Implementation: Roles + Responsibilities Continuous Communication CONNECTORS City Department Managers • Role is informational & referral • Create and share templates for Socrata / STAR Rating / Open Data team members for data collection, equity and STAR indicators, and management • Connect with Community Coordinators, City government, partners, and/or community • Participate in quarterly Imagine Dubuque Implementation meetings • Track through 'equity lens' • Share data and progress metrics from Coordinators and Champions with City Council to showcase success measures 7 PLAN CATEGORIES A Common Agenda Continuous Communication COORDINATORS City Leadership Team + Community Partners • Role is to provide input and effort to Champions to identify a path forward, help remove obstacles, and successfully achieve subcategory goals • Define what metrics will be collected to measure progress / equity indicators • Determine what "success" looks like for each sub -category • Create template to track progress within subcategory and share with associated Connector and Champion • Coordinate with Connectors, Champions, Government, Partners, Community CHAMPIONS Individuals, City Staff + Community Partners • Role is implementation of projects, programs, events, initiatives, and efforts that help meet the 110 recommendations • Define what metrics will be collected to measure progress / equity indicators • Determine what "success" looks like for each project and initiative • Track progress and share with associated Community Coordinator Mutually Reinforcing Activities // Shared Measurement System ECONOMIC PROSPERITY SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL & CULTURAL VIBRANCY LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOODS & HOUSING COMMUNITY FACILITIES TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY LAND USE 32 PLAN SUB -CATEGORIES 110 PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS BACKBONE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION I TESKA ASSOCIATES Connectors Contact Information CONNECTORS ECONOMIC PROSPERITY Jill Connors Economic Development Director 563.589.4213 jilconno@cityofdubuque.org SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT Gina Bell Sustainable Communities Coordinator 563.690.6038 gbell@cityofdubuque.org SOCIAL & CULTURAL VIBRANCY Cori Burbach Assistant City Manager 563.589.4110 cburbach@cityofdubuque.org LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOODS & HOUSING Alexis Steger Housing & Community Development Director 563.589.4231 asteger@cityofdubuque.org COMMUNITY FACILITIES Gus Psihoyos City Engineer 563.589.4270 gpsihoyo@cityofdubuque.org TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY Renee Tyler Director of Transportation Services 563.589.4341 rtyler@cityofdubuque.org LAND USE Laura Carstens Planning Services Manager 563.589.4210 Icarsten@cityofdubuque.org BACKBONE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION I TESKA ASSOCIATES Imagine Dubuque Implementation PLAN CATEGORIES CONNECTORS PLAN SUB -CATEGORIES COORDINATORS ID PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS CHAMPIONS Economic Prosperity Jill Connors, Economic Development Employment Rick Dickinson, GDDC Ala Continue ongoing efforts to diversify Dubuque's economy, including all sectors and all employment types and categories. National Marketing Recruitment Annual Report covers all 6 pillars. Economic Prosperity Jill Connors, Economic Developmentcomprehensive Employment Kristin Dietzel, GDDC Alb Convene local employers attracting talent from elsewhere and from the region, identify successes and challenges based upon local employer experiences , and develop a 'hyper -local' approach to overall diverse talent attraction and development, including a local talent pipeline. InfoAction confers with CEOs while HRAction confers with HR professionals from 300 buinesses (Quarterly reports on website); DBQ Works has 18 partner/champions (see Annual report); Big Life Small City has outcomes. KD focuses on Retention Recruitment Creation strategy; has focus group with newcomers measuring temnarature Economic Prosperity Jill Connors, Economic Development Employment Jill Connors, Economic Development A1c Continue to strengthen existing start-up business and entrepreneurial programming to develop a comprehensive entrepreneurial eco-system. This system should include programs and resources, including funding, for entrepreneurs through Stage 2 growth. (Stage 1 and 2 entrepreneurs are described on page 10 in the Economic Development Analysis Report in the Appendix.) Economic Prosperity Jill Connors, Economic Development Employment Paul Duster, CFGD A1d Continue the current work of Inclusive Dubuque, also formulating strategies to enhance economic resiliency and mitigate the impact of economic disruptions locally. Economic Prosperity Jill Connors, Economic Development Housing Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development A2a Work with local residential realtors to understand why families choose or do not choose Dubuque when purchasing a new home. Once understood, use this data to identify suitable development sites for new homes. Economic Prosperity Jill Connors, Economic Development Housing Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development A2b Foster the development of new and additional housing products in suitable locations throughout the City. Economic Prosperity Jill Connors, Economic Development Housing Paul Duster, CFGD A2c Continue the current work of Inclusive Dubuque, also formulating strategies to enhance economic resiliency and mitigate the impact of economic disruptions locally. Economic Prosperity Jill Connors, Economic Development Business Dave Lyons, GDDC A3a Work with the city's broadband providers to ensure the city's technological future, given its implications for the city's business growth and employment growth. Broadband Planning Team (led by DL) tracks 1) redundance of service in business areas (at 100%) and goal of 100% covereage at homes. Chris Kohlman & Dave Ness. Updates on GDDC Annual Report and monthly newsletter. Goals of Access & Choice. Economic Prosperity Jill Connors, Economic Development Business Rick Dickinson, GDDC A3b Collaborate with Kennedy Mall ownership and surrounding major centers to support regional retail. LOTS is existing space inventory on GDDC website is a national program GDDC-fed. Kennedy Mall & others included. Sustainable Environment Gina Bell, Sustainablity Clean Water Deron Muehring, Engineering B1a Continue the efforts of the Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation Project to mitigate health and environmental hazards in Washington, Point, and North End neighborhoods. Sustainable Environment Gina Bell, Sustainablity Clean Water Eric Schmechel Dubuque Soil & Water Conservation District B1b Continue to implement the Catfish Creek Watershed Management Plan to protect creeks, sensitive ecological habitats, and promote conservation -minded development. NMRMA's Take CAARE; Nutrient Reduction Exchange (City/IDNR/County) Sustainable Environment Gina Bell, Sustainablity Clean Air + Energy Gina Bell, Sustainability B2a Continue to implement the 50% by 2030 Climate Action Resiliency Plan by focusing on waste reduction, transportation improvements, and energy efficiency of homes and businesses to achieve climate goals and renewables GB report to CC on 11/15/19 Sustainable Environment Gina Bell, Sustainablity Clean Air + Energy Mary Rose Corrigan, Health Services B2b Support mobile air quality monitoring to increase citizen awareness and identify and target toxic hot spots. CLE4R provided this & equipment- dormant; UD & Clarke may be good to pick up ball. MRC has metrics to report Sustainable Environment Gina Bell, Sustainablity Healthy Neighborhoods Sharon Gaul, H&CD B3a Continue Healthy Homes strategy as part of the CHANGE and Bee Branch revitalization efforts Sustainable Environment Gina Bell, Sustainablity Healthy Neighborhoods Steve Fehsal, Parks B3b Continue to implement the Emerald Ash Borer Readiness Plan to maintain safe and healthy neighborhoods. Trees Forever; 2019-21 TOP CC Priority 03-12-2020 Imagine Dubuque Implementation Sustainable Environment Gina Bell, Sustainablity Healthy Neighborhoods Brian Preston, Dubuque County Conservation Board B3c Seek partnership opportunities to increase localized native plant, pollinator habitat, and edible landscaping in public spaces. (similar to C1g - front yard gardens) Sustainable Environment Gina Bell, Sustainablity Land Conservation Brian Preston, Dubuque County Conservation Board B4a Conserve areas near water trails and canoe launches, serene places to escape the city, and viewpoints to watch migratory birds, shown on the Environmental Factors Map. ISU Extension, DCCB, City at Eagle Point Park, Four Mounds, Bee Branch, Valentine Sustainable Environment Gina Bell, Sustainablity Eco-Education + Participatory Conservation Brian Preston, Dubuque County Conservation Board B5a Promote educational programming and partnerships that enable children to experience nature. Mines of Spain, NMRMA, Swiss Valley, Adventure Day Camp Sustainable Environment Gina Bell, Sustainablity Eco-Education + Participatory Conservation Bev Wagner, DMASWA B5b Explore incentives for backyard and curbside composting that reduce the proportion of landfilled food waste. Paul Schultz; DMASWA - compost classes with Convivium, grant program Sustainable Environment Gina Bell, Sustainablity Eco-Education + Participatory Conservation Anderson Sanici, Public Works B5c Explore a community -wide Zero Waste Policy that creates a closed-circuit economy of low -impact or reduced consumption lifestyle and marketplace for post -consumer products. Paul Schultz; Chad Bernedes, Public Works; this is addressed under the Dolid Waste Study Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Food Brittany Demezier, Dubuque County ISU Extension & Outreach C1a Colleges, institutions - consider purchasing from more than one contracted vendor to increase local purchasing. Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Food Cori Burbach, City Manager's Office C1b Support food production spaces & establishment of Community Supported Agriculture; make City land available for food production. St. Lukes, Dubuque Rescue Mission, Convivium Urban Farmstead Social + Cultural VibrancyFood Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Gina Bell, Sustainability C1c Communicate with other "food cities" to share ideas as this (C1b) develops in Dubuque. Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Food Dan Kroeger C1d Recreation programming can have cooking classes addressing social (food insecurity/cost), educational (enhanced learning) and cultural (inclusion, communication) needs. MFC, Convivium Urban Farmstead, Pacific Islander Health Project/CCHC Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Food Renee Tyler, Transportation Services C1e Consider food access as an objective of the City's transit systems. Michaela Frieburger, DCFPC; Lynn Sutton, Dem Greens, CCHC, Convivium Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Food Ken Miller, DMASWA Cif Evaluate whether local solid waste can begin to incorporate a compost component, similar to Des Moines, that would provide a source of compost for local gardens & production. Arielle Swift, Public Works Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Food Mary Rose Corrigan, Health Services C1g Consider an active policy supporting front yard food gardening. Dubuque Eats Well; City of Dubuque Health and Housing Depts. Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Education + Empowerment Rachel Williams, Every Child Reads C2a Incorporate and support recommendations from the 2017 update of the Community Solutions Action Plan into the implementation program for Imagine Dubuque. Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Education + Empowerment Clara Lopez Ortiz, CFGD C2b Support and further community learning about best practices in equity and inclusion. DCSD, NICC Town Clock Business Center, Inclusive Dubuque, City of Dubuque Human Rights Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Education + Empowerment Paul Duster, CFGD C2c Work with community providers including non -profits, faith communities, and Dubuque- area colleges and universities to expand childcare options and resources, whether through on -site programs, clearinghouses for providers, or other means. Opportunity Dubuque (Kristin Dietzel), Childcare Resource & Referral, Dubuque County Early Childhood Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Arts + Culture Jenni Petersen -Brant, Arts + Culture C3a Work with the City's Leisure Services Department to consider where and how recreation programming and use of public parks can bring cultural and arts events to neighborhoods that are isolated or distant from downtown. Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Arts + Culture Jacob Ironside, Transportation Services C3b Evaluate public transit and municipal parking policies relative to their success or gaps in providing weekend and evening access to key arts and culture facilities, particularly in Downtown Dubuque and around emerging areas and venues Kritstin Dietzel, GDDC; Jenni Petersen -Brandt, Arts & Culture Program 03-12-2020 Imagine Dubuque Implementation Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Arts + Culture Jenni Petersen -Brant, Arts + Culture C3c Promote partnerships to co -market events at the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center and the Arts @ Clarke series as part of the City's overall offerings. Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Arts + Culture Jenni Petersen -Brant, Arts + Culture C3d Through partnerships with the Multicultural Family Center, senior citizen organizations/providers, the city's educational system, and local universities, explore ways to expand how residents think about "culture" and "arts" to include new and emerging forms and expressions. DCSD Artist -in -Residence; MFC/Universities partnership Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Green Buildings+ Historic Preservation Ken Miller, DMASWA C4a Recognizing the importance of historic preservation and adaptive reuse, promote waste recovery, and consider recruiting a Habitat for Humanity ReStore or other building reuse retailer. Reuse Store (pain, stain, cleaning products), Waste diverstion program (w BSD), Iowa Waste Exchange Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Green Buildings + Historic Preservation Duane Hagerty, Heritage Works C4b Illustrate the tangible economic and sustainability benefits —direct, indirect, and induced —to Dubuque's economy and community from the work done by the City's historic preservation programming and the City's private and public sector partners. Communicate these benefits consistently to all of Dubuque's many constituencies. Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Green Buildings + Historic Preservation Chris Olson, Planning Services C4c Work with Dubuque's regional development community to identify and access new and emerging funding options, including crowd funding, to support the ongoing rehabilitation of the City's historic properties. Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Green Buildings + Historic Preservation Becky Bodish, Four Mounds Foundation (HEART) C4d Expand existing programs, such as HEART, to train additional local workers in preservation -related building trades. 2019-21 HIGH CC Priority- FM/HEART priority Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Community Safety Anderson Sainci, Public Works C5a Assess options for improving trash collection in Downtown Dubuque. Chad Bernedes, Public Works; Republic & Dittmer as potential Champions; Solid Waste going to Jan 20 CC worksession; Adopt a Spot Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Community Safety Jon Dienst, Engineering C5b Review sidewalk implementation and repair plans, particularly for JFK Road and portions of Dodge Street, to identify places where better sidewalks would contribute to greater safety. Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Community Safety Jon Dienst, Engineering C5c Assess areas of sub -standard lighting and investigate the cost and feasibility of installing additional lighting, particularly solar or LED lights; focus on Downtown Dubuque and other areas with cultural, arts, and community facilities that attract or could attract people from throughout the city. Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Community Safety Mark Dalsing, Police C5d Continue to support the Police Department's policies and initiatives around diversity, community and understanding, including the community liaison role. Jeremy Jensen in support. Fair Housing training, Community Police Supervisors, Chiefs Forum Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Community Safety Mark Dalsing, Police C5e Explore the potential to provide training and financial resources for the Police Department and community organizations around managing mental health issues in the context of public safety. Jeremy Jensen in support. CIT - Crisis Intervention Team, Peap- Peer Employee Assistance Program, Metal Health 101 Training, Jail Diversion, 2019-21 Brain Health Strategy & Action Plan Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Community Safety Mark Dalsing, Police C5f Foster continued partnerships between the Dubuque Police and neighborhood associations to address safety and operations, especially as new or enhanced neighborhood recreation facilities are identified and designed. Community Policing Division Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Health Mary Rose Corrigan, Health Services C6a Actively promote partnerships and policies that address mental health and addiction, focusing on prevention and building community resilience rather than reactions. Brain Health Task Force, Dubuque County Mental Health Stakeholders; 2019-21 Brain Health Strategy & Action Plan Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Health Mary Rose Corrigan, Health Services C6b Evaluate community -based options for supporting mental health, such as support groups for people experiencing depression, caregivers, and affected families. NAMI, Brain Health Task Force, Mental Health American, 2019-21 Brain Health Strategy & Action Plan Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Health Mary Rose Corrigan, Health Services C6c Explore the potential for Dubuque area health providers to "prescribe" fruits and vegetables as part of a strategy to combat obesity. Crescent CHC could create pilot; UD and Clarke could help implement 03-12-2020 Imagine Dubuque Implementation Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Health Allie White, Coordinator, District Nurses Office C6d Promote in -school healthy food actions including school gardens, wellness, and exercise. Rooted (Whitney Sanger; Kevin Scharpf), Challenge to Change; school wellness policy Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Recreation Marie Ware, Leisure Services C7a Re-evaluate the Parks and Recreation Plan, potentially through a strategic update or addendum, to identify opportunities to provide flexible, programmable space; improve active recreation connectivity in neighborhoods; and enhance Dubuque's "dog - friendliness." Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Recreation Tony Calabrese, YMCA/YWCA C7b Initiate a feasibility evaluation for a Community Center, potentially including indoor recreation and indoor/outdoor aquatic facilities, with an eye towards creating a multi- generational and central community gathering place that supports health, wellness, and social interaction among residents. Boys & Girls Club; Dream Center, MFC, YMCA, DCSD Social + Cultural Vibrancy Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Recreation Steve Fehsal, Parks C7c Evaluate and revise, as appropriate, the dog -related policies for all of Dubuque's park and recreation facilities. *Laura to visit with Marie Pet Friendly Dubuque Committee (subcommittee of Parks & Rec) Livable Neighborhoods + Housing Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Livable Neighborhoods Cori Burbach, City Manager's Office Dia Continue to review the City's codes and incentives to ensure what is working continues, and that any other barriers are a priority to address and remove. Livable Neighborhoods + Housing Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Livable Neighborhoods Ken Miller, DMASWA D1b Recognizing the importance of historic preservation and adaptive reuse, promote waste recovery and consider recruiting a Habitat for Humanity ReStore or other building reuse retailer. (similar to C4a) Livable Neighborhoods + Housing Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Livable Neighborhoods Duane Hagerty, Heritage Works D1c Illustrate the tangible economic and sustainability benefits —direct, indirect, and induced —to Dubuque's economy and community from the work done by the City's historic preservation program and the City's private and public sector partners. Communicate these benefits consistently to all local, state and federal constituencies. Livable Neighborhoods + Housing Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Livable Neighborhoods Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Did Identify and collaborate with new partners in other fields, such as health and welfare, environmental, education, and the cultural arts to strengthen the links between Dubuque's neighborhoods and their evolving story. Livable Neighborhoods + Housing Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Livable Neighborhoods Wally Wernimont, Planning Services D1e Promote mixed -use development both downtown, within the John F. Kennedy Road Corridor, and key intersections along the Southwest Arterial. These mixed -use areas should provide a variety of residential choices, access to goods and services, and neighborhood amenities like parks and schools within a walkable environment. Livable Neighborhoods + Housing Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Housing Ben Pothoff, H&CD D2a Support the City's inspection programs as well as the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative. Livable Neighborhoods + Housing Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Housing Chris Lester, H&CD D2b Monitor affordability and housing stress, an important health indicator, annually. Livable Neighborhoods + Housing Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Housing Gina Hodgson, H&CD D2c Look to increase wages and self-sufficiency opportunities in the community to make housing more attainable. Livable Neighborhoods + Housing Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Housing Gina Hodgson, H&CD D2d Adopt and implement a mix of educational/outreach programs to increase housing provider participation in Housing Choice Voucher program. Livable Neighborhoods + Housing Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Housing Gina Hodgson, H&CD D2e Adopt and implement a mix of financial incentives/policies for creation of Housing Choice Voucher units throughout community. Community Facilities Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Infrastructure Todd Irwin, Engineering E1a Continue to expand the sanitary sewer collection system to meet growth needs, particularly in proximity to the Southwest Arterial, the West End, and the South Port. Arielle Swift, Public Works 03-12-2020 Imagine Dubuque Implementation Community Facilities Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Infrastructure Denise Ihrig, Water E1b Utilize the results of the water system dynamic model (currently under development) to identify current needs, as well as plan for future growth of the community. City of Dubuque: Model complete and in use - Denise Blakeley Ihrig Community Facilities Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Infrastructure Denise Ihrig, Water E1c Continue the integration of the former Vernon Township and Barrington Lakes water systems into the overall City of Dubuque system. City of Dubuque: Both communities using this - Denise Blakeley Ihrig Community Facilities Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Infrastructure Deron Muehring, Engineering E1d Update the city-wide stormwater management ordinance to guide future growth and development and to address onsite infiltration and sustainable development practices. Community Facilities Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Infrastructure Dave Lyons, GDDC E1e Continued expansion of fiber optic access throughout the community. GDDC publishes utilities and range- link to website for real-time access for buiesns and residents. Community Facilities Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Infrastructure Gina Bell, Sustainability E1f Partner with Green Dubuque and other similar organizations to define metrics to monitor progress on environmental goals as outlined in the 50% by 2030 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. Community Facilities Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Public Safety Jenny Larson, Finance & Budget g E2a Ensure budget and staffing needs for all City Departments as Dubuque's population grows. Arielle Swift, Public Works Community Facilities Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Public Safety Mark Murphy, Emergency E2b Identify and document deficiencies of existing 911 Communications Center and explore facility expansion. Community Facilities Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Public Safety Mark Dalsing, Police E2c Continue to explore the possibility of adding a police substation to further community policing efforts and adequate geographic coverage. Potential for westward expansion with potential firestation Community Facilities Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Public Safety Rick Steines, Fire E2d Explore potential future sites for an additional or relocated fire station with access to the Southwest Arterial. Asst. Chief Greg Harris Community Facilities Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Municipal Susan Henricks, Library E3a Explore the potential for a small library branch within the West End. Christy Monk, President, Library Board Community Facilities Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Municipal Jill Connors, Economic Development E3b Monitor market conditions and strategically implement the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan and other emerging plans. Ian Hatch Community Facilities Gus Psihoyos, Engineering Municipal Marie Ware, Leisure Services E3c Repurpose the Five Flags Center according to outreach studies to better showcase and utilize the storied downtown venue. Civic Center Commission, Chamber of Commerce Transportation + Mobility Renee Tyler, Transportation Services Complete Streets Jon Dienst Engineering Fla In the JFK corridor, identify short-term and long-term opportunities to facilitate a more complete pedestrian network. Robert Daughters, Dupaco (Transit Advisory Board -TAB Rep) Transportation + Mobility Renee Tyler, Transportation Services Complete Streets Jon Dienst, Engineering Fib For all Dubuque corridors, assess opportunities to plan and design for complete street elements during each stage of maintenance and project development cycle. Transportation + Mobility Renee Tyler, Transportation Services Complete Streets Jon Dienst, Engineering F1c Work from the City's comprehensive network plan for Complete Streets, including the Tri-State Biking/Walking Plan and the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan (Long Range Transportation Plan), when making investment decisions in individual corridors. Diane Kock, Tristate Trail Vision 03-12-2020 Imagine Dubuque Implementation Transportation + Mobility Renee Tyler, Transportation Services Complete Streets Wally Wernimont, Planning Services F1d When properties redevelop, as appropriate, work to re -orient development to the street level, rather than separated from the street by parking lots and pursue opportunities to acquire right-of-way where beneficial. HMD Complete Streets, DRT supporting, UDC and Old Town Overlay District, Merge Development, Marriott orientation; HMD ramp example, Five Flags, UD developments Transportation + Mobility Renee Tyler, Transportation Services Public Transportation Justin Harris -Davis, Transportation Services F2a Continue making improvements to the fixed -route bus service that provides efficient travel options, focusing on high -performing transit corridors. Jacob Ironside, Transportation Services; 09- 2019 Expanded fixed routes, new mini maps tied to routes, working toward ADA at all stops Transportation + Mobility Renee Tyler, Transportation Services Public Transportation Justin Harris -Davis, Transportation Services F2b Continue to extend bus service hours where it is most effective and provides valued accessibility improvements to the community. Look for opportunities to provide more efficient and direct routes to connect residents to resources and amenities. Jacob Ironside, Transportation Services (with Remix software); Luanna Gerdemann, TAB rep; expanded student service, Nightrider for workers, improved school routes, business shuttles Transportation + Mobility Renee Tyler, Transportation Services Air Transportation Todd Dalsing, Airport F3a Given the current competitive nature of the airline industry, advocate for airline service expansion at the Dubuque Regional Airport. This includes continuing to leverage local incentive funding to target expansion of airline service. Air Service Task Force (Chamber), Airport Commission, Technial Advisory Committee; Exploring SCASI Development, service to Denver, new service, new hub, new carrier; UD Flight school; exploring vehicle maintenance program with NICC Transportation + Mobility Renee Tyler, Transportation Services Air Transportation Todd Dalsing, Airport F3b Target new development around the airport to more compatible uses such as light industrial, warehousing, and agriculture. Uses such as residential are particularly sensitive to airplane operations noise. (this is related to G6c) New water and sewer to support development, work with City/County/GCCD/Travel DBQ, discourage wildlife, Update of Airport Master plan (Summer 2020) Transportation + Mobility Renee Tyler, Transportation Services Connections to Other Regions Bob Schiesl, Engineering F4a Understanding the critical importance surrounding communities play in staffing jobs in Dubuque, continue to collaborate with surround state Departments of Transportation to promote safe, efficient regional roadway connections through Dubuque. Chandra Ravada, DMATS Transportation + Mobility Renee Tyler, Transportation Services Connections to Other Regions Teri Goodmann, City Manager's Office F4b Through political and funding channels, continue to advocate for passenger rail service and a complete four -lane highway connection to Chicago. David Solberg, Ride the Rail Transportation + Mobility Renee Tyler, Transportation Services Automobile Travel Bob Schiesl, Engineering F5a Identify the required project development steps and funding to implement the City of Dubuque roadway projects prioritized in the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan. Chandra Ravada, DMATS Transportation + Mobility Renee Tyler, Transportation Services Automobile Travel Dave Ness, Engineering F5b Continue being a national leader in leveraging technology and other Intelligent Transportation System solutions to improve vehicular mobility and safety on the Dubuque street network. Chandra Ravada, DMATS, STREETS Smart Traffic Routing w Efficient & Effective Traffic System, cameras have many uses, working with camera companies on development of technologies, SPaT Challenge Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Single -Family Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G1a Serve neighborhood needs such as education, housing, and recreation equitably while maintaining a viable, livable atmosphere and reducing environmental impacts. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Single Family Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Gib Integrate future neighborhoods into Dubuque via access to trails, open space, and other recreational and educational amenities and connections to needed goods and services. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Single -Family Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G1c Integrate new development into the natural environment by protecting significant woodland, prairie, and wetland areas and avoiding steep slopes. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Multi -Family Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G2a Encourage a mix of housing affordable for all segments of Dubuque's population throughout the community, including options for those who might be saving for their first home. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Multi -Family Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G2b Encourage new multi -family development in proximity to jobs to minimize transportation costs. 03-12-2020 Imagine Dubuque Implementation Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Multi -Family Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G2c Integrate multi -family development within mixed -use areas identified on the Future Land Use Map for increased access to goods and services in a walkable environment. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Mixed -Use Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G3a Create a vibrant environment where residents can live, work, and play within walking and biking distance of their home and opportunity sites throughout the community. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Mixed -Use Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G3b Evaluate potential modifications to the existing C-2A Mixed -Use Neighborhood Zoning District, or creation of a new zoning classification, to accommodate larger mixed -use areas that may include ground floor residential space. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Mixed -Use Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G3c Work with property owners and developers to encourage and create walkable, mixed - use developments in locations identified on the Future Land Use Map. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Mixed -Use Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G3d Integrate a variety of residential product types in mixed -use areas, including multi -family products such as townhomes and apartments, but also incorporating some single-family housing. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Institutional Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G4a Support essential public facilities and services for future growth and ensure that everyone in the community has equitable access to these services. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Institutional Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G4b Explore a new school site to serve future growth areas, particularly within the Southwest Arterial corridor. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Institutional Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G4c Integrate new institutional uses such as churches or non -profits in proximity to residents they serve. Such uses may be particularly appropriate in future mixed -use areas. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Commercial Jill Connors, Economic Development G5a Be responsive to market demands and the needs of residents by providing key retail and employment centers. Ensure that such development does not impact the quality of life in adjacent residential neighborhoods. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Commercial Jill Connors, Economic Development G5b Explore additional opportunities for limited commercial development within neighborhoods to provide enhanced local access to day-to-day goods and services like convenience goods, dry cleaning, etc. Such uses are typically best located at major intersections. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Commercial Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G5c Continue to concentrate commercial uses with a regional draw along major transportation corridor, including downtown. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Industrial Rick Dickinson, GDDC G6a Attract large employment centers with access to infrastructure facilities. Ensure that such development does not disproportionately impact residential areas. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Industrial Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G6b Allow for appropriate expansion of existing industrial parks as identified on the Future Land Use Map. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Industrial Todd Dalsing, Airport G6c Explore additional industrial development opportunities near the Dubuque Regional Airport, particularly in the U.S. Highway 61 corridor. (related to F3b) GDDC in supporting role Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Park and Open Space Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G7a Preserve key environmental features and provide recreational opportunities for all segments of the population through a variety of demanded active and passive options. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Park and Open Space Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G7b Continue to work closely with the School District to locate and, where appropriate, share facilities to serve existing and future neighborhoods. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Park and Open SpaceG7c Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Link existing and future development with open space and trail corridors. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Park and Open Space Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G7d Continue to explore additional recreational opportunities along the riverfront. Land Use Laura Carstens, Planning Services Park and Open Space Wally Wernimont, Planning Services G7e Work with residents and local groups to explore creation of a mountain biking facility in Dubuque. 03-12-2020