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CLG Grant Report for Four Mounds Protection Plan Copyrighted September 8, 2020 City of Dubuque Consent Items # 19. City Council Meeting ITEM TITLE: CLG Grant Reportfor Four Mounds Protection Plan SUM MARY: City Manager recommending approval of the Certified Local Government (CLG)grant report required by the lowa State Historic Preservation Office for the Protection Plan for Four Mounds and authorize the mayor to sign the Request for Reimbursement documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque. SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;Approve DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Type CLG Grant Report for Four Mounds Protection Plan- City Manager Memo MVM Memo Staff Memo Staff Memo CLG Grant Form Supporting Documentation CLG Grant Request Reimbursement Form Supporting Documentation Certified Local Government Grant Payment Supporting Documentation Certification Four Mounds Protection Plan (REDACTED) Supporting Documentation Dubuque THE CITY OF � ui-Aseria cih DuB E , . � . , � II � Maste iece on tj2e Mississi i zoo�•zoiz•zois YP pp zoi�*zoi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: CLG Grant Report for Four Mounds Protection Plan DATE: September 1, 2020 Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont requests City Council approval of the Certified Local Government (CLG) grant report required by the lowa State Historic Preservation Office for the Protection Plan for Four Mounds and authorize the mayor to sign the Request for Reimbursement documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. � Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Manager Dubuque THE CITY OF � All-pmeriea Ci$ DU B E � �,� , � � �,��; � � Maste 12C2 OY! t�le M1S&1651 1 zao��zoiz�zois �P pp zoi�*2oig TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Wally Wernimont, Planning Services ManagerV'"- SUBJECT: CLG Grant Report for Four Mounds Protection Plan DATE: August 31, 2020 INTRODUCTION This memo transmits the Certified Local Government (CLG) grant report required by the lowa State Historic Preservation Office for the Protection Plan for Four Mounds. BACKGROUND The City of Dubuque received a $7,710 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant from the State Historic Preservation Office to conduct Four Mounds Summits and develop a Protection Plan for the site. The total costs for the Summits and development of the plan were $24,139. In-kind match totaled $16,430 came from a mix of private donations and in-kind city staff time. DISCUSSION The Four Mounds Summits were a convening of stakeholders over May 22-23 and October 2, 2019, which included the City, Four Mounds, state agencies and varying consultants, all focused around developing a protection plan that respects the historical, ecological and cultural resources that make up Four Mounds. The protection plan, developed with the input of those stakeholders, is a collection of guiding principles and tools used for continued collaboration for protection of the site. Enclosed you will find a copy of the plan with two sections of the plan, as well as attachments with sensitive information, removed as required by law to protect the cultural resource. A redacted copy will also be filed with the State of lowa for their public record. The CLG Program requires grant report approval by the highest elected official for the City of Dubuque. We are requesting this report go to City Council for review and approval. The Mayor's signature is required on the enclosed CLG Grant Request Reimbursement Form and the CLG Grant Payment Certification spreadsheet. The grant report, along with required paperwork, is attached. 1 REQUESTED ACTION The requested action is for City Council to approve the submitted grant reporting documents and have the mayor sign the Request for Reimbursement documents on behalf of the City of Dubuque. Enclosures cc: Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager Christine Happ Olson, Assistant Planner 2 NOT SUBMITTED Reviewers cannot see your material until you submit your application. Once you have finished the last step, you will receive a confirmation message and ID number. State Historical Society of lowa CLG Grant Request for Reimbursement Form City of Dubuque/Christine Olson 50 W 13th St. Dubuque, IA52001, United States 5635894210 planning@cityofdubuque.org Forms Edit CLG Grant Payment Authorization Form * indicates a required field 1. Grantee name Enter the name of the local government (e.g., Dubuque County, City of Creston, City of Ottumwa, etc.) City of Dubuque 2. Grant number This can be found on the first page of your grant contract (e.g., 2019-03, 2018-10) 2019-03 3. Grant Project Title This can be found on the first page of your grant contract. (e.g., Survey of the First Street Neighborhood, Nomination of the Smith House, etc.) Develop Planning for Prehistoric Mounds and Environs at Four Mounds Park 4. Request for Reimbursement Form Complete the financial table below. Please include all grant and match expenses. Separate the cash match expenses from in-kind expenses. If you have questions, please email paula.mohr@iowa.gov or call (515) 281-6826. She is here to help you! Tips: Description (text): The vendor/consultant/contractor name and date of invoice (text). Grant Expense ($): The amount of grant funds spent. Cash Match Expense ($) - The amount of cash spent by the grantee, not including grant funds. In-Kind Match ($): The amount of non-cash items donated to the project. This can include volunteer time, donated mileage or goods, or discounted goods or services. The rate for donated labor is the [Independent Sector's hourly rate] (https://independentsector.org/value-of- volunteer-time-2018/)for lowa, unless a volunteer is donating their time for work they do professionally. The mileage rate is 39 cents per mile. The value of match for donated goods can be figured at the rate it would cost to purchase those goods. Donated space is figured at the cost to rent the space. See the Grants Manager Manual for forms that can be used to document your match. Please provide row totals. Please add a row at the bottom of your table titled Column Totals and manually total each column. CLG grant reimbursement signature page * indicates a required field 1. CLG grant reimbursement signature page After you have completed your request for reimbursement and the CLG Coordinator has reviewed it for completeness, you must have your elected official (mayor for a city; chair of the Board of Supervisors for a county) approve your request for reimbursement. Download this document for your elected official to sign. Scan the document and upload it to Slideroom so that accounting can process your payment. In the box below enter the name of your elected official who signed the request for reimbursement. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1 s6FxReSRgAAAMYgM6wHcXboDsB2Yvplk If you have questions, please paula.mohr@iowa.govor call (515) 281-6826. She is here to help you! Roy D. Buol, Mayor- in process ATTACHMENTS Edit Financial Documentation and Grant Products/Reports Attach financial documentation to support the request for reimbursement. This includes invoices, cancelled checks, documentation of match. „_-�--------.__, # Budget Detail & Grant Management- Reporting.pdf _ = -;;�.; A�dditional Attachments m_µ�� _ CLG Grant Payment Certification - Four Mounds Plan.pdf A�dditional Attachments [ no file] A�dditional Attachments [ no file] A�dditional Attachments [ no file ] MEDIA Edit � __ ._ Mounds Protection Plan for the Four Mounds Estate ... Primary product of the grant Appendix- group 1 =-_- Appendices 1 through 3ci - Printed letter format Appendix- group 2 Appendices 3ci through 3dii - Printed 11x17 horizontal � Appendix- group 3 Appendix 3e - Printed letter format Printed August 31, 2020 04:37 CST/CDT. Copyright OO 2012 SlideRoom �� CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT PROJECT REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT City of County: City of Dubuque Federal ID # (last 4 digits): 4596 Mailing Address: Planning Services Dept, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001 Grant #: 2019-03 # Expenditure description 2 Jeffrey Bruce, Landscape Architect 2b Jeffrey Bruce, Landscape Architect 4 Chris Frommelt, Nursery 5 Lara K. Nolder, Office of SA 6 John F. Doershuk, Office of SA 7 John Gronen, board president, owner of cabin 8a Luke Gran, Prudenterra 8b Luke Gran, Prudenterra 8c Luke Gran, Prudenterra 10a Lance Foster, Iowa Tribe of KS & NE; OHA IAC 10b Coulter, Joe, Uofl; Citizen Potawatomi Nation; OSA IAC 10c Diane Hunter, Miami Tribe of OK 10d Nick Mauro, THPO, Ponca Tribe of NE (Niobrara) 10e Bill Quackenbush, Ho -Chunk Nation 11 Four Mounds, Conservation Mgr throughout project 12 Four Mounds, Executive Director 13 Four Mounds, Program Manager 14 OSA, IDP plan writing, Plan assistance 15 City Staff, RFP assistance, grant management 16a City Staff, HP Planner engaged in session, project 16b City Staff, HP Planner planning Summits 16c City Staff, HP Planner plan writing 17 Survey of the Mound Area 18 Jeffrey Bruce, Landscape Architect 19 Luke Gran, Prudenterra 20 Marlin Ingalls, consultant 22 Frank E. Martin, Landscape Historian 23 Jeffrey Bruce, Landscape Architect 24a Luke & Sally Gran, Prudenterra 24b Annie Fangman, Prudenterra 28a Nick Mauro, THPO , Ponca Tribe of NE (Niobrara) 28b Diane Hunter, Miami Tribe of OK 28c Bill Quackenbush, Ho -Chunk Nation 29 dinner, by FMF 30a breakfast, by FMF 30b Breakfast & lunch (mini -summit) 30c Lunch (mini -summit) 31 conference center facility, non-profit rate 32 Hotel Julien Dubuque 34 City of Dubuque printing cost (see invoice) unit descrip consultant addtl time consultant consultant consultant consultant consultant consultant addtl time Tribal Represei Tribal Represei Tribal Represei Tribal Represei Tribal Represei consultant consultant consultant consultant personnel personnel personnel personnel contract mileage mileage mileage mileage overnight overnight overnight overnight overnight overnight meals meals meals meals room rental hotel supply units 12 10 6 14 8 4 10 1 6 22 9 26 23 7 32 14 4 1 14 8 60 80 1 790 346 184 1,174 1 1 1 1 1 1 24 24 6 5 12 3 1 rate 120 120 35 30 30 120 90 85 90 35 35 35 35 35 20 30 25 1035.6 56.25 43.73 43.73 43.73 1950 0.39 0.39 0.39 0.39 120 120 120 120 120 120 15 8 8 12 55 55 250 Expense funded by CLG Grant $ 960 $ 210 $ 900 $ 85 $ 335 $ 72 $ 462 $ 317 $ 1,950 $ 229 $ 142 $ 72 $ 458 $ $ $ 295 $ 188 $ 7,710 In -Kind Match $ 480 $ 1,200 $ 420 $ 240 $ 480 $ 540 $ 770 $ 315 $ 910 $ 805 $ 245 $ 640 $ 420 $ 100 1,036 $ - $ 788 $ 350 $ 2,624 $ 3,498 $ 55 $ 55 $ 55 $ 55 $ 55 $ 55 $ 360 $ 192 $ 48 $ 60 $ 365 $ 250 $ 16,430 32% 68% I certify that this request f%; reimbursement represents actual expenditures carried out within the period of the project. This needs to be signed .; your electred official (mayor or chair of the board of supervisors). Signature / Date Roy D. Buof Y'.yor Total Grant & In -kind $ 1,440 $ 1,200 $ 210 $ 420 $ 240 $ 480 $ 900 $ 85 $ 540 $ 1,105 $ 387 $ 1,372 $ 1,122 $ 245 $ 640 $ 420 $ 100 $ 1,036 $ 788 $ 350 $ 2,624 $ 3,498 $ 1,950 $ 229 $ 142 $ 72 $ 458 $ 55 $ 55 $ 55 $ 55 $ 55 $ 55 $ 360 $ 192 $ 48 $ 60 $ 660 $ 188 $ 250 $ 24,139 Certified Local Government Grant Payment Certification CLG Grantee Name: The City of Dubuque CLG Grant Number : 2019-03 GLG Grant Project Title: Mound Protection Plan for Four Mounds Estate I certify that the requested funds were expended for work fully completed and that the invoices, values of declared cash/inkind match and other supporting documentation accurately reflect expenditures that were used entirely for the stated purpose as stated in the Certified Local Government Grant -in -Aid agreement. This representation is made under penalty of perjury. Signature of Elected Official (mayor or chair of the board of supervisors): Date: Roy D. Buol Print name Mayor Title of Elected Official MOUNDS PROTECTION PLAN FOR THE FOUR MOUNDS ESTATE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT & SITE �� , �fi � ;,�,� �� , ,� ' � �r, �� , �,� °��, � �- �_ _: � x �¢F�� _, ��'� �� J ? i:� � � 1 � � � � � �� ` f li 4 ��..- �r ^,�: a b - � f i�,� � 4 ,' ��,U{ .:' � � ' °,� 4 � 'v i�� _,. 5 �[� { .:a,i- 1 k �I�I i ;,, .s:.7 � � 'r �.� � `�S�q�_'. r� ,� � 4 � ,: �� if .e ��; a � � � � `��,"-;: ' ` � � 't� i. � -�k 3. , "s t ��''! ��C �,.s, �y� �✓ ..�} ��.� ��"q ��i y � ,� �..�-�..1�y-� �" �� { �i� � �'... .,fi� fi� �, .�� '"f r`,`'-c ��i��.✓,'�i.�k � 4 �{ks`r , t. `�*. 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Noldner, Bioarchaeology Program Director Office of the State Archaeologist, University of Iowa August 2020 Funded throughgrantfrom the Certif-tedLocal GovernmentProgram State Hlstoric Preservation Office oflowa TABLE OF CONTENTS MOUNDS PROTECTION PLAN A) Acknowledgements 4 B) Glossary of Terms 6 C) Executive Summary 7 D) PYoject Overview 8 E) FouY Mounds Summit 10 F) Goa1s &Objectives of CLG Grant supporting the Summit and Plan 12 1. Communication&Education 12 2. White Oak Tree Evaluation 14 3. Cabin Lane Options 15 4. Informed Stakeholder Group 19 5. Ecological Plan for Mounds Area 19 6. Cabin Plan 21 7. Engineering Survey 21 8. Further Mounds Exploration 21 9. Final Report 22 G) Beyond the Goals & Objectives 22 1. Inadvertent Advisory Plan 22 2. Approach to Site Features 22 3. Cultural Appropriation 22 4. Ecological Restoration Plan modifications 22 5. Potential Repository 22 6. Future Summits 23 7. Four Mounds as Resource for Tribal Nations 23 8. Botanical Survey 23 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDICES 1) Reflections on the Summit a. Jeff Bruce,Jeffrey L. Bruce & Co., author Landscape Heritage Assessment 2010 b. Luke Gran, Prudenterra, author Ecological Restoration Plan 2018 c. Frank Edgerton Martin,Landscape Historian, co-author Landscape Heritage Assessment 2010 d. Chris Happ Olson, City of Dubuque,Assistant Planner in historic preservation, and former Four Mounds Executive Director (2003-2018) e. Jay Potter, Four Mounds Foundation, Conservation Manager (1999-present) 2) Other attachments made available during Summits a. Mound Area E�sting Conditions -July 2018 b. OSA Vegetation Management Standards - 2018 3) Products of the Mound Protection Plan a. Inadvertent Discovery Plan—New 2020 b. Guiding Principles for Education& Protection—New 2020 c. Engineering Survey� i. Four Mounds Site—Updated 2019 ii. Focus Area—New 2019 d. Landscape Options for Mound Area—Updated 2020 e. Ecological Restoration Plan—Updated 2020 £ Botanical Survey—New 2020 3 Plan Acknowledgements The Summit coordination and the plan coordination and writing weYe led by ChYis Happ Olson at the City of Dubuque. Special assistance in writing and reviewing the plan was received from Greg Olson, an independent scholar and historian;Lara K. Noldner at the Office of the State Archaeologist; as well as Dan Higginbottom and Paula A. Mohr at the State Historic Preservation Office. Portions of the plan were generously provided by: • Jeffrey L. Bruce& Co. � Prudenterra � Office of the State Archaeologist � Buesing&Associates Funding of the Summit and Plan were made possible through the Certified Local Government Grant Program, as a pass-through grant from the National Park Service to the State Historic Preservation Office. Inquiries regarding the plan can be made to: Christine Happ Olson,Assistant Planner City of Dubuque 50 W. 13�h Street Dubuque, IA 52001 563-589-4210 colson(a�cit��ofdubuc�ue.org National Park Service Acknowledgement This activity has been financed in part with Federal funds from the National Park Service,U.S. Department of the Interior. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by the Department of the Interior. This program receives Federal financial assistance for identification and protection of historic properries. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color national origin, disabiliry, or age in its federally assisted programs. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above or if you desixe further information,please write to: Office of Equal Opportunity National Park Service 1849 C Street,N.W. Washington,D.C. 20204 4 The Mounds Protection Plan and Four Mounds Summit would not be possible without the time, collaboration and input of all those who participated: Tribal Nation Re�resentatives and Members of the Indian Advisor�Council in Iowa Joe Coulter, Professor Emeritus, University of Iowa, Citizen Potawatomi Nation* Lance Foster,Vice-Chair,Iowa Tribe of KS &NE,Tribal Historic Preservation Officer* Diane Hunter,Miami Tribe of OK,Tribal Historic Preservation Officer* Nick Mauro, Ponca TYibe of NE (NiobYara),TYibal HistoYic PYeservation OfficeY* Bill Quackenbush,Ho-Chunk Nation, Culture Department Director+ Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) & State Historic Preservation Office �SHPO� John F. Doershuk, State Archaeologist, OSA* Dan Higginbottom,Archaeologist, SHPO* Paula Mohr, Certified Local Government Coordinator, SHPO Lara K. Noldner,Bioarchaeology Program Director, OSA*+ Citv of Dubuc�ue Gina Bell, Sustainabiliry Coordinator Mark Burkle, Fire Marshall Laura Carstens,Planning Services Manager* Steve Fehsal, Parks Division Manager* Randy Gehl,Public Information Officer Chris Happ Olson,Assistant Planner*+ David Resnick,Mayor Pro Tem during mini-summit; also Four Mounds Board+ Jake Rios,Mayor Pro Tem during Summit* Travis Schrobilgen,Assistant Planner+ Wally Wernimont,Planning Services Manager Four Mounds staff,volunteers.& consultants Becky Bodish, Program Director, Four Mounds Foundation+ Jeffrey Bruce,Landscape Architect,Jeffrey L. Bruce& Co.* Jill Courtney, Executive Director, Four Mounds Foundation*+ Eric Doll,Landscape Architect,Jeffrey L. Bruce& Co. Annie Fangman, Prudenterra* Marie FitzGerald,Innkeeper, Four Mounds Foundation* Chris Frommelt, Ridge Road Nursery* Luke Gran, Certified Forester and CEO,Prudenterra* Sally Hertz Gran,Prudenterra* John Gronen, Four Mounds Foundation Board President, cabin owner* Jim Gronen, Four Mounds Foundation Board Member, cabin owner* Marlin Ingalls,Architectural Historian,Archaeologist* Jeremy Johnson,Landscape Architect,Jeffrey L. Bruce & Co. Frank Edgerton Marttn,Landscape Historian* Gregg Pattison, Private Lands Specialist, US Fish &Wildlife Service Jay Potter, Conservation Manager, Four Mounds Foundation*+ John Pregler, Community Historian* Emily Smith, Intern, Four Mounds Foundation* *attendee at the May 2019 Summit +attendee at the October 2019 mini-summit 5 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Some terms have been developed as part of the Summit process to help better identify issues and roles involved at the site. These terms are utilized in this document. Stakeholders: • Tribal Kepre.rentative.r:This term refers to elders,leadeYs and representatives of tribal nations with an interest at Four Mounds, primarily identified by the Indian Advisory Council,which is coordinated through Iowa's Office of the State Archaeologist. This approach is not limited to participation of those tribes that have a documented interest in the area and site. This is due partially to the rarity of the experience offered for tribes, to be welcomed into planning at a public site with relative minimal development, especially in light of being in heavily developed Iowa where so many sites have been decimated. Traditionally, these individuals and representatives have not been involved, but were welcomed in as critical stakeholders through this process. • Local Manage�nen� the team of individuals in a position of management and trust that have taken care of the Four Mounds site in recent history, since 1982.This includes 1) leadership at the ownership level,including City of Dubuque staff at Planning Services Department (Historic Preservation) and Leisure Services (Parks Department) and 2) leadership at the site itself, being the staff of Four Mounds Foundation,who has leased the properry from the City of Dubuque and is charged with management, upkeep and protection. • Partner.r:Regional, statewide and national partners that have been involved at Four Mounds and have interest as a stakeholder. These include but are not limited to consultants working or previously working at the site, staff at the State Historic Preservation Office, the US Fish &Wildlife SeYvice, and the Office of the State Archaeologist. Cultured areas: those areas, differentiated from those thought as natural and untouched, that have been cultivated, developed, or changed by the hands of humans. This would be changes in modern, historic, or prehistoric times. This definition is not watertight, as it doesn't include those natural areas which are currently being restored. It does include the mound area. While most of the cultured areas are managed as turf or landscaped areas when this plan was written,it is not to be understood that all cultured areas should always be managed as turf or landscapes. The Ecological Restoration Plan recommends restoration of prairie, savanna, native shrub thickets, and other practices that may change the appearance and performance of lands. The Summit:Refers to the May 22-23, 2019 Four Mounds Summit. The mini-summit refers to the October 2, 2019 meeting with Bill Quackenbush. Reflections: Opinions and assessments of five participants of the Summit written shortly thereafter. The goal was to impart their individual understanding of the themes and values learned by listening to Tribal Representatives at the Summit (included in the Appendix). 6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Mounds Protection Plan is not a static or final document. The process of this plan invites further input from Tribal Representatives, Local Management and Partners. The plan provides guidance and tools for Local Management, some directives on approach for taking on projects, and an exploration of options for approaching the physical protection of the mounds. Requirements of the funding source for this project makes the plan available to the public. In that case, parts of this plan, pointing to the location of the mound area, are redacted in order to protect this important cultural resource. The plan consists of an overview of the 2019 Four Mounds Summit (May 22-23, 2019) and subsequent mini-summit (October 2, 2019),with a methodology for developing a wider group of stakeholders where Tribal Representatives are given an equitable chance to participate, provide guidance, and take part in decision-making. Products, otheY than the plan itself, include: • A new InadveYtent Discovery Plan • An updated Ecological Restoration Plan • New Landscape Options for the Mound Area • An updated Engineering Survey for the Four Mounds site • A new Focus Area survey for the Mound Area • New Guiding Principles for Education and Protection Following the May 22-23, 2019 Four Mounds Summit, five participants wrote their reflections on the Summit; these are short Yecaps of what they leaYned through the Summit process. These documents are the opinions of those participants and do speak for the Tribal Representatives that participated in the Summit, however are useful to help to tell the story of what came out of the Summit. Those documents are included in the Appendix. Under Goal/Objective #9: Com�nunication and Education is a summary of the outcome from the Summit, as well as reference to the new Guiding Principles for Education and Protection, compiled by Lara Noldner with the Office of the State Archaeologist. These two sections together help guide Local Management with direction for almost all topics covered in Summit and this plan's development. This is the foundation on which all work moving forward should be grounded. Almost all other portions of the plan are tools developed to inform,guide further discussion and help with inclusive decision-making. The Inadvertent Discovery Plan outlines a new approach for protecting the site in emergency situations. The Surveys and Ecological Restoration Plan are useful tools for careful management of the site. The Landscape Options will be a tool to further discussions and decision-making with Tribal Representatives. These tools are only to be used with the guidance outlined under that first goal. Next steps include sharing the plan with Tribal Representatives that participated and inviting fuYther input by presenting to the Indian Advisory Council, using virtual participation options for equitable inclusion for busy Tribal Representatives. A follow-up summit should be scheduled for late 2021 or early 2022. 7 PROJECT OVERVIEW The City of Dubuque is the owner of the Four Mounds Park, a property bequeathed in 1982 to the City by its former owner, the family who developed the site in the early 20`h Century. Four Mounds Foundation, a non-profit organization friends group, formed in 1987 as a means to help stewaYd the property and make it available to the public. The Foundation holds a 49-year lease on the property and operates a number of programs as well as an inn. Existing Protections and Recognitions: Four Mounds Park has two listings on the National Register of Historic Places, both listed in 2002: the entire site is a historic district, and a separate listing is for the namesake prehistoric mounds. A best estimate of the mounds dates to the Late Woodland period, although the Phase I Archaeological Survey' recognized there is a possibility of them being from the Middle Woodland period. Both designations point to local significance, but the site is the only intact gendeman's farm in Iowa today, accoYding to Ralph ChYistian, formerly of the Iowa State Historic Preservation Office, and its rarity indicates that it likely has statewide significance. National Register Yecognition is mostly honorary, as there are no enforceable protections and little benefits. The exception to this is when a project utilizes federal funding, requires federal permits, or a federal agency is undertaking an action. Any of those actions would trigger mandatory consultation and review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The site is a City of Dubuque Landmark Site,recognized in LOCATION MAP 2003. State code recognizes _ historic districts for non- "-�. contiguous ownership, like a �� -� traditional neighborhood would ''°' ' possess,which disqualified this site for local listing as a district. Dubuque Landmarks are t��pically � buildings or structures, but Dubuque Landmark Sites include the entire site. This listing is a protection for buildings, features, landscape and the site itsel£ When projects requiring City of Dubuque permits occur, a design review is requiYed that typically � goes before the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). Because the site is owned by the Ciry of Dubuque, the review at the City of Dubuque A HPC is advisory. 1 Phase I Archeological Investigation of�the Four Mounds Estate Historic District in Dubuque County,Iowa; Michael Gregory, Great Lakes Archaeological Research Center,March 2008 8 The site is also a Parmer with Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area,which does not provide protection, but affords the Local Management and stakeholders opportunities for grants, training, expertise in heritage tourism and technical assistance, in relation to the site.The Site is adjacent to the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge and is a flyway, stopping ground and nesting place for a wide variety of neo-tropical migratory birds. Four Mounds is one of four prominent public access points to the Mississippi River in Dubuque, starting at the most northern point. Continuing south is Eagle Point Park (local Landmark Site and listed on the National Register of Historic Places), the Port of Dubuque, and at the most southernly tip, the National Historic Landmark Mines of Spain. While other gendeman farms have been lost to demolition, acreage sell-off, and suburban or urban encroachment, Four Mounds was purposefully expanded, first with the former owner purchasing an additional siY acres of bluffland to increase the site to 60 acres. Local Management acquired natural buffers and used conservation easements on neighboring lands as protection tools. Because of this strategic approach, 21s`century visitors experience Four Mounds as a quiet respite, similar to the way it was experienced during the property's time of recognized historical significance from 1907-1951. The National Register also recognizes the site pre-historic significance from A.D. 350-1250. The Need for a Wider Stakeholder Group: In 2018, a successful application to the Certified Local Government Grant Program by the City of Dubuque was made in order to support a Four Mounds Summit. Although the application suggested potential treatments and approaches, no physical actions were planned, except for developing a plan that incorporates the input from all those involved. The project specifically refrained from developing plans prior to the Summit because of the need to seek input and bring everyone to the same table. The Summit allows for a comprehensive approach to the landscape and treatment of the namesake four Native American prehistoric mounds, and what was identified as a potential effigy mound at the Four Mounds Park. The City and the Foundation are only stewards to the mounds,which have significance and lineage to diverse Native American communities. The goal of the Four Mounds Summit was to develop a preservation protection plan for the mounds respectful of this Native American heritage. 9 FOUR MOUNDS SUMMIT The May 2019 Summit engaged over 25 individuals considered stakeholders at Four Mounds. It reached beyond usual partners to include a wider definition for stakeholders,welcoming representatives from four tribal nations. All members of the Indian Advisory Council (IAC) were contacted multiple times by direct customized mail, customized email, and phone calls. Some of those contacts suggested additional participants,who were in turn contacted. A number of those who intended to come were not able to make the trip in the end. Participants at the May 22-23, 2019 Four Mounds Summit are marked with an asterisk on the acknowledgement page of this plan. A follow-up mini-summit on October 2, 2019 allowed a sma11 group of Local Management and OSA representatives to meet with Bill Quackenbush of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Primarily, it was an opportunity for Mr. Quackenbush to become familiar with the site and for other participants to hear from Mr. Quackenbush,who has a strong background in education and mound management Mr. Quackenbush expressed a desire to utilize the site for Ho-Chunk Nation music and education programs,which could be supported b��Four Mounds, but led by Mr. Quackenbush or others. These educational programs primarily provide opportunities for Ho-Chunk members to learn more about their culture,with some opportunities for the general public to participate. The Importance of Inclusion: The Summit was approached deliberately: do not preference one tribe over another, and do not exclude tribes who may not have not been known to have a history with the site. With that in mind, all those IAC members listed with the OSA were encouraged to participate. At the later inini-summit, Mr. Quackenbush helped put the importance of this approach in perspective. Mr. Quackenbush described the way that tribes were pushed and pulled through time. He spoke of how nations were pushed off their land and given non-desirable areas to resettle. He described how nations and tribes merged and split overtime, like marriages and divorces. Tribal members may have many affiliations as a result. Overlapping boundaries: Mr. Quackenbush described the Mississippi River like a great highway, comparing it to the Autobahn,which was a vital resource for so many tribes. He told the story of young men, cruising up and down the river, and how they were reliant on having good relationships with those who occupied its banks. Travelers made pitstops, overnight stays and had to refuel, so to speak.Those living along the Mississippi River, or utilizing the waterway, didn't have the luxury of mapping out boundaries and propert��lines as we do today. Mr. Quackenbush helped clarify how the river was vital, and continues to be important, to so many tribes. White American culture has a finite understanding of land: U.S. borders, state and county lines, cities boundaries, down to individual property lines. The mini-summit conveYsation helped better frame how diverse cultures of Native American communities were and continue to be reliant on having relationships with other nations and tribes, and, to an extent, sharing resources. The following map is from a Canadian non-profit organization seeking to better interpret the intersection of native lands worldwide. The Four Mounds site is marked with a pyramid along the Mississippi River, and this particular map recognizes that the Oceti Sakowin (Sioux), Ho-Chunk (Winnebego), Sauk& Meskwaki, Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) and Miami Nations overlap at this point. 10 Map Source: ` H�,=��k- Native Land ac�5ana+�r�cs�o„x� . ;. � ��1 •: {w��,Pe�r��► � ,�+ I Digital,with � �+t+� � - the territorie.r � � -- layer selected, �•�r. as the map is � ,r�� --}, interactive. } ' - The site SauK ard wr�i�u �... � - r' recognizes �� limitations in �.._ — 1� _ r� �' attempting to " " ' draw 1 ' +��*�� territories and _-�ti encourages 5� rs-� input from .�. �r �''�, native ,� a�yti., �� '� - communities. �� . , «�v.native- � land.ca 5 � -� Learning through COVID-19: In hindsight, and following a positive universal change in meeting practices during the COVID-19 pandemic,it would be prudent for the following summits to include a virtual participation option as an equitable way to include tribal representatives who juggle many responsibilities,limited budgets, and live far away. Purpose of the Summit: The Four Mounds Summit was precipitated by a potential threat to the mounds; a large oak tree at the edge of mound #2 split in half a number of years ago (c. 2011-15). One half fell across the mound and was removed at the time,while the remaining half appeared to threaten to pull up mound #2 if and when it fell, and possibly part of mound #3. Other threats to the mounds include vehicles along the adjacent lane that abuts and covers part of the mounds, as well as an ill-placed parking lot between mounds #1 &2. In the Spring of 2018, a conversation with Lara Noldner of the OSA was started and the idea of a Summit developed,where all different disciplines and stakeholdeYs involved at Four Mounds invite a wider group of stakeholders to become part of the conversation, creating a protection plan for the mounds and their environs. The stakeholders identified included tribal representatives, Four Mounds Foundation, the OSA, the City of Dubuque, the State Historic Preservation Office, the U.S. Fish &Wildlife Service and contractors that have been involved in planning, ecological restoration, landscape restoration and building restoration. Other interested parties were also invited. It is now understood that Tribal Representatives themselves, not representative members of the Indian Advisory Council, help make up the stakeholder group which is important for engagement. 11 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE SUMMIT Nine goals and objectives were laid out in the Certified Loca1 Grant (CLG) Program grant application. Note that not every item is carried out the way it was originally intended, and that is an intentional and flexible approach that was taken as the applicant proceeded with preparing for and holding the summit. From tribal representatives Summit participants learned that what is less important was presenting a Summit agenda and ticking off each box by the end of the Summit. A more successful approach was to introduce the site and the stakeholders, explore the issues, listen to stakeholders,hear the values and goals of tribal representatives, and develop a relationship where we can continue to call the new stakeholders back to the table for advice and decision-making. The nine Goals & Objectives, listed below,were not the only topics raised at the Summit. For more that was covered at the Summit and the subsequent mini-summit, see BEYOND THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, a section of this plan which follows this section. Following are those named goals and objectives in the CLG Grant, listed in quotes,with a summary of the outcome for the project and the Summit. Goal/Objective 1. Communication& Education: "Develop a clear strategy on how we communicate with the public about the mounds,whether in person,in print, on the web, through the media or in signage. Our past strategy, based on recommendations by the Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA),is to have an organic approach,where we protect the mounds by not calling attention to them (no signage, not on maps, not on website) and if the public asks us, they need to do so probably face-to-face wheYe we can have a meaningful conversation with them." This topic had the widest range of approaches and understanding between all stakeholders and the most discussion was dedicated to this subject at the May and October summits. Future Inclusion: Tribal Representatives at the May Summit Recommended that representatives fYom the Ho-Chunk Nation and Meskwaki Nation,who weYe not able to attend, also be engaged at some point. In response, a second mini-summit was held on October 2, 2019 at which Bill Quackenbush of the Ho-Chunk Nation met with representatives from the OSA, the City and Four Mounds. The ongoing danger of travel and visiting with COVID-19, as well as the exponential weight associated with COVID-19, on tribes and tribal leaders, has impacted plans to engage additional Tribal Representatives. Specifically, it delayed plans to consult with Meskwaki members and others, like Albert LeBeau, Cultural Resource Manager at Effigy Mounds. Follow-up mini-summits should be on-going. Seeking input from Tribal Representatives should include virtual participation options. A Starting Point: One of the first issues discussed at the Summit was the appropriateness of the site's historical name. The name "FouY Mounds",which was given to the site at least by 1908,was written in the blueprints for the Lawrence Buck designed Grey House. The name itself piques the public's interest with questions like, "What does Four Mounds refer to?" These questions are asked of Local Management,who are left to answer the question on their own,which can be done respectfully or in a way that unintentionally leads to misconceptions. Because there is not approved, shared information to provide, sometimes staff,volunteers or the public respond with contemporary stories or superstition. 12 Regarding any other educational, marketing and recognition issues discussed at the Summit, Local Management stated that the current practice was providing no recognition of the mounds in printed material, signage, or on the website. That has been the practice of the management of the site to-date, following previous recommendations a decade earlier with the OSA. Opinions of the Summit participants regarding the educational participants differed according to their individual and tribal perspecrives,values and world views. Discussion: Participants acknowledged the awkwardness of the name situation and discussion began. The discussion raised the following understanding: if public education draws attention to the mounds, and potentially threatens the mounds, then education is not worth pursuing. From Tribal Representatives, the concern for protection of the site supersedes the perceived public's need or right to know more about it. The discussion revealed the warranted and deep distrust that Native Americans have of non-natives speaking for them, attempting to tell their stories, or fabricating lies about Native Americans and their storied relationships to non-natives. The Summit pYovided space to have discussion around these issues. The greatest concerns among participants centered on the public education. However, these were somewhat alleviated as continuing discussion explored alternative approaches to meeting this goal. Understandings: There was consensus that if the area is acknowledged at all, the first goal is protection. Any signage that potentially reveals or threatens the mounds is not allowed. This kind of signage should only be developed with content from, or vetted and approved by,Tribal Representatives. These actions are to be led by tribes, and supported by Local Management, through suggestions, design,layout, funding and installation following the approval by tribal representatives. This emerged as a clear directive, that Loca1 Management should not engage on their own in the development or implementation of interpretation of, or public education initiative,regarding the Native American component of the site. Some allowances discussed, still needing approval from Tribal Representatives,include: o Security cameras in the trees, on the lane and at the cabin. This was encouYaged. o Graphic signs that show cameras, or a "Cameras in Use" sign. This was also encouraged. o General signage that acknowledges that the visitor should respect the land and the space,with a Leave No Trace approach. These should be in the vicinity of the mound area, though not calling attention to the mounds. o Any signage placed within the vicinity of the mounds should be low to the ground, so as not to intrude upon the landscape or viewshed. o Potential signage on-site,preferably not at the mounds, that may be about the area, Native American history and interest, and the history of how white settlement forcibly changed the occupation and interest in the land. Guiding Principles: In considering any programming,planning and changes to the site,it was recognized following the Summit that guiding principles were needed. Lara Noldner, Bioarchaeology Program Director at the Office of the State Archaeologist, developed Guiding Prznciple.r for Education and Protection,which is included in the AppendiY. Given the weight of 13 this subject at the summits, the Guiding Principles are a critical product as a result of this planning process and should help guide all work at Four Mounds. Goal Ob'ective 2. White Oak Tree Evaluation: The goal is to determine a safe strategy,with the arborist, Office of the State Archaeologist, and Indian Advisory Council, to remove the threat if it is advised by the group. This could entail felling the tree backwards by cutting it and safely moving it away from the mounds,likely during winter when the ground is frozen." The general consensus from Tribal Representatives was to respect those imposing features as part of the mound and surrounding area. These might be visually striking or unusual trees, changes in the land, or rock formations. For the said suspect tree, this translates to a watchful waiting approach, ensuring Local Management takes care to monitor the tree, and informs tribes and appropriate partners if there is a change or concern. If it were to unexpectedly fall, the managers would immediately implement the Inadvertent Discovery Plan to inform stakeholders, protect the area, and address the situation, using the Inadvertent Discovery Plan as a critical tool. Proceeding with care: Tribal Representatives advised, in general, taking a more conservative,hands-off approach for an Ecological Restoration Plan and maintenance at the mound area. A less aggressive approach to removing invasive plant material and non-native trees is reflected in the updated Ecological Restoration Plan (2020). Advice from the Ho-Chunk Nation: Correspondence with Bill Quackenbush,who was not able to attend the Summit,was shared with the Summit attendees. Mr. Quackenbush has extensive experience in mound and tree management, market trees, and as a Tribal Historic Preservation Officer. Mr. Quackenbush said in an October 3, 2018 email to Christine Happ Olson, then Executive Director at Four Mounds, "... at times,we become somewhat short sited when creating best management practices for the surrounding trees we find on most all of our burial/mound systems today. The tree in question does have definite physical issues as its integrity and overall health seems compromised. The considerations regarding the adverse effects to the surrounds mounds is good to see." (Referring to the Mounds Conditions Report sent to Mr. Quackenbush and included in the Appendix of this report.) Taking into account when the mounds were initially created for their intended purpose,I assume the allowance of trees to grow within their mound systems wasn't in the equation. This said, I would simply wait until a heavy frost, then hand cut the tree and remove it from its location. As the stump disintegrates, sucker trees will continue to show themselves for a few years. You'll just need to remove these annually until this subsides. We ourselves don't utilize any chemicals to thwart the suckers process." Recognizing important features: Lance Foster, trained as a landscape historian, noted that the tree itself,with the opening created following the split,is a powerful feature. He expressed a more timeless approach to preservation and maintenance of cultural places, 14 valuing both ancient features and more recent changes to our cultural landscapes. This approach differs from common practice in historic preservation where a certain date or range of dates is considered the period of significance. Tribal representatives come from diverse nations and backgrounds and have different approaches. It is impossible to for Local Management and partners to know the teachings and wisdom of those diverse representatives of many nations and communities. However, five Reflection documents, crafted by participants of the May Summit, attempt to put into words their understanding of appropriate approaches to features in the mound area and at those powerful areas throughout the site. Those powerful features include large oaks at the point (top of the savanna), outcroppings and the palisade area. Those viewpoints are worth reviewing to better understand appropriate treatment and approach. Goal Ob'ective 3. Cabin Lane O tions: 15 Goal/Objective 4. Informed Stakeholder Grou�: "To have our long-term consultants to Four Mounds, staff, board, and state offices, all on the same page and understanding the needs, nuances and goals of mound protection, ecological restoration, historic preservation and site use. We believe these different goals and strategies can be mutually supportive." This goal was achieved through bringing together consultants during the Summit, spending 24 hours together discussing the challenges of the site and the values represented at the table. This is evident in the consistency of recommendations and options that were presented from the consultants in their plans and updates. In addition to those listed in the goal,Tribal Representatives weYe welcomed and foY the first time recognized as critical stakeholdeYs.They sha11 continue to be treated as such consultants for the long-term. Goal/Objective 5. Ecological Plan for Mound Area: "Develop a plan for ecological restoration at the Mounds, the immediate Mound Area and the Environs. This includes a survey of the trees in the area, plan for treatments, and removal of imminent threats,including invasive species and forest overgrowth with the goal of opening up the over and under stories to introduce more sunlight to the grounds. The likely goal is reduction of trees at the Mounds and increase of more short-rooted prairie grasses to protect the mounds from erosion and lessen the deep roots entering the mounds." This goal was achieved in the updated Ecological Restoration Plan by Prudenterra. Luke Gran, Principal of Prudenterra, provided a Reflection assessment following the Summit, also included in the Appendix. The "Focus Area" engineering survey by Buesing&Associates provides a tree survey of the mound area. 19 Goa1/Objective 6. Cabin Plan: "Develop a pYeservation and landscape plan for the adjacent cabin that includes roof line treatment, siding treatment, original window restoration, and a naturalized landscape that is congYuent with treatments around the mounds. Will address hardscape and softscape treatments in light of moving the parking from the mounds, to across the lane." Jeff Bruce, Principal of Jeffrey L. Bruce & Co. and Frank Edgerton Martin,landscape historian who collaborated with Bruce at Four Mounds in the past,participated in the Summit and provided personal Reflections soon after the Summit,included in the AppendiY. Local Management and Parmers explored five options with help from the firm, fleshing out those considered feasible,included in the Appendix with an introductory cover letter from Jeffrey L. Bruce & Co. Frank Martin and Chris Frommelt of Ridge Road Nursery helped inform the plan, as collaborator with Jeffrey L. Bruce& Co. The architect that was invited to participate to help with the cabin was unable to participate in the Summit due to capacity issues. Building treatments were not included in the discussion among participants. The topic and focus of the Summit was appropriately more on the mounds, their protection and the lane. The cabin was viewed by some Summit participants as an intrusion on the site. A change in plan,working with the CLG Coordinator and State Historic Preservation Office,was made to shift the outcome of a preservation/maintenance plan for the cabin to a more acute need, an Inadvertent Discovery Plan (IDP) as a means for protecting the mounds. The IDP is a practical tool to guide on-site staff in case of emergency,included in the Appendix. See BEYOND GOALS�J ND OBJECTIVES #� for more on this subject. Goal/Objective 7. Engineering Surve�Update the engineering survey to include the entire project area,which previously was confined to very close to the lane. Buesing&Associates updated an existing Four Mounds engineering site survey. By request, any reference to the mounds on the primary site survey (about 16 acres of cultured grounds) was removed. A focus area (the mound area) is identified without revealing any content or reference to cultural resources on the primaYy survey. The Focus Area survey, a separate document,identifies the confidentiality of the information. It is saved on a separate electronic file so as not to accidentally be shared with the primaYy survey and lists the laws associated with protection of such cultural resources.The two surveys are used in separate situations, so the information regarding the mounds is shared on a need-to-know basis and protected from the public. This was generally recognized as a good practice by participants at the Summit. Goal/Objective 8. Further Mounds Ex�loration: "Potential identification of newly discoveYed effigy mound/s." This goa1, on recommendation by the Office of State Archaeologist,was investigated prior to the Summit. An OSA representative visited Four Mounds in May 2019,performed core testing, and visually surveyed the identified area. Testing and visual surveys were inconclusive. 20 In general, there was no interest expressed among Tribal Representarives or representatives of the OSA or SHPO offices to perform any further investigation of this area or the mound area, so the issue was not fuYther investigated. Goa1/Ob�ective 9. Final Re�ort: "Compile a final report on all the findings, incorporating comments,input and reports from consultants. This report will provide us with plans to move ahead with separate parts of the project." This plan achieves this goal. 21 BEYOND THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Other issues came up in the course of prepaYation for and during the Summit. 1. Inadvertent Advisory Plan (IDP): Included in the AppendiY, this plan helps guide Local Management when discoveries are encountered during planned projects, or during unexpected situations. Unexpected situations can arise due to vandalism and looting, natural occurrences such erosion or an upended tree, or inadvertent damage by humans,whether due to accidents or recklessness. The plan is a pYactical worksheet and method of documentation that is intended to be immediately engaged in the case of any of these situations. It provides direction on interim protection and a contact list to engage stakeholders for their expeYtise and guidance. The IDP's goal is to 1) seek critical guidance and expertise, 2) help protect the site and 3) prevent any and/or further damage. Desire was expressed on the part of the City of Dubuque to use the Four Mounds plan as a model to create a plan for other City sites in order to be prepared in the case of emergency. This plan was based on multiple examples from other and cities and state plans, coordinated by Lara K. Noldner of the Office of the State Archaeologist and reviewed by Dan Higginbottom through the Section 106 process at the State Historic Preservation Office,with a Review& Compliance case file #200831061. The IDP is customized for Four Mounds. 2. Approach to site features beyond the mounds themselves: Discussions around the importance of trees, rock formations,vistas and unusual features at the site went beyond just protection of the mounds. See Reflections for more information on recognizing, respecting and using caution when working around these features. 3. Cultural Appropriation: Faux ceremonies, built features, and educational or recreational programs that reference and borrow from tribal cultuYes are inappropriate. No ceremonies, educational programs, or retreats drawing from or referring to native American or tribal culture should be undertaken, except those led by Tribal Representatives. No ceremonial features or structures relating to tribal culture shall be built or installed on site. See Reflections for more information on respecting the site. 4. Ecological Restoration Plan modifications: During the course of the Summit, tribal representatives stressed the importance of the mounds not as objects, but as part of the land in relationship to the blufftop, the entire site, surrounding sites, and other mound groups up and down the river. As a result, discussion ofhe importance of other powerful features on site warrant a different approach as Local Management undertakes ecological restoration. The Reflection from Luke Gran of PrudenteYra, along with the Ecological Restoration Plan included in the Appendix, reflect this change in approach. 5. Potential repository for cultural remains and artifacts: Summit members described the practice of identifying a safe location on site for reburial of cultural artifacts and remains that may be uncovered during a project. This location should be both secret and protected. Additionally, there was discussion of whether this site should serve as a repository for other City sites, if other artifacts and remains are found. This is only to be identified and explored under leadership of Tribal Representatives and must be coordinated with the OSA. Best practices should be sought to identify how to approach this. 22 6. Future Summits: The benefit of having a summit on a biennial basis was discussed in order to provide continuity of leadership and involvement from Tribal Representatives, revisiting the Mound Protection Plan. A desire was expressed from the City to include other important sites in Dubuque in the planning, like Eagle Point Park and Mines of Spain,large, river-bluff sites that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. COVID-19's impact will likely push the next Summit to late 2021 or 2022. Making portions of the Summit virtual provide an equitable approach to engaging more Tribal Representatives and easing the burdens of participation by Tribal Nations and their representatives. 7. Four Mounds as a Resource for Tribal Nations: Bill Quackenbush discussed the use of Four Mounds,with its overnight accommodations,woodshop and land, for use by tribes, specifically the Ho-Chunk Nation, to put on educational workshops. This is desirable to Local Management to be able to make the site available to the Ho-Chunk and other tribal nations. 8. Botanist Survey: Discussed at the Summit was the desire to track native plants, either through a pollen survey or other botanical survey. Because the City of Dubuque had a concurrent REAP grant for ecological restoration which included multiple botanist surveys at the site, that survey is being included in the products of this plan as a supplement, located in the Appendix. The ecological restoYation project was carried out by Applied Ecological Services (AES). John L. Larson, PhD, Principal Ecologist for AES performed three studies on June 27, 2019, September 24, 2019 and May 1, 2020. 23