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Historic Bluffs Historic ImprovMEMORANDUM July 17, 2003 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association - Historic District Public Improvement Program I respectfully request that this item be tabled. If, at public hearing, the Franchise Fee is not adopted, I would recommend that this funding be denied so the available funds can be used to fund the FY 2004 cuts and fare increases that had been proposed to solve the current budget shortfall. Should the Franchise Fee be approved, I would ask that this item stay tabled until after the Iowa Supreme Court decision on gaming taxes to see if there is any money to fund these projects. MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager July14,2003 The Honorable Mayor end City Council Members City of Dubuque 50 West 136 Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Dear Mayor Duggen end City Council Members, HEI61-1BOI~I-iOOD ASSO(~IATIOH We are in receipt of a Memo prepared by Michael Ven Milligen regarding Historic District Public Improvement Program with a recommendation to table or withdraw funding for the Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association (HBNA) historic lighting project. On behalf ofHBNA, I urge you to reconsider l~flling funding fi.om the existing HDPIP fund. Members of HBNA have spent 2 ½ years on this project. Employees oftbe City of Dubuque have devoted time on this project, end $10,000 in city grants money has already been expended for the architectural design. Our efforts have resulted in a recommendation fi.om the Historic Commission for City Council approval of HDPIP funding. As you know, the target area for historic lighting on Lores Blvd from Bluffto Prairie has had a troubled past. The area was deteriorating quickly end was becoming a high maintenance area for city policing. Lores is a major gateway to the west end. A deteriorating condition on Loras Blvd would present a negative attraction for businesses considering investment ha Dubuque as well as a negative impact on education recruiters. Investment by the city in Rocce Buda Park end other capital improvements in the area, as well as your investment in the Community Oriented Policing Program, end Neighborhood Development Program has enceumged property owners to invest in property improvements end become involved in neighborhood activities that have had a siL3nificent positive impact on the are~ Our diverse neighborhood is a showcase for cooperation between city programs and neighborhood associations. Cities across the country are experiencing a renaissance in urben areas. "Historic" neighborhoods cen attract investments end tourism. We are a great compliment to the investment being made in the "River Front Area'. HDPIP was a good idea when it was implemented, end it' s a better idea now to back up the invesmaent in the "River From Area'. We request approval for the HBNA Historic Lighting Project. Sincerely, For Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association David A. Cox, Treasurer cc: City Clerk City Ha/1 (563) 5894210 office (563) 5894221 fax (563) 690-6678 TDD plarming'~gcityo f dubuque .org July 7, 2003 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members City of Dubuque City Hall-50 W. 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 RE: Historic District Public Improvement Program Applicant: Histodc Bluffs Neighborhood Association/Carleen Schroeder/Dave Cox Location: Public Right-of-Way along Loras Blvd from Bluff Street to Prairie Street Description:Request for funding to install historic street lighting Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission has reviewed the above-cited request. The application, staff report and related materials are attached for your review. Discussion Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association President Carleen Schroeder and Treasurer Dave Cox and Jerry Anderson of Anderson Design and Consulting spoke in favor of the request. Dave Cox noted that the Histodc Bluffs Neighborhood Association is proposing to install histodc streetlights in the public right-of-way along Loras Blvd from Bluff Street to Prairie Street. Mr. Cox presented the history of the project design and the grant application. Mr. Cox noted that the high level of neighborhood support and the City's investment in the area. He noted the different light standard from their original proposal last fall. He said that the Neighborhood Association prepared this design due to greater lighting level and costs. He noted that with the taller lights, they could reduce the , number of lights and have a savings per block. Dave Cox noted they are requesting $86,032.50 from the Historic Distdct Public Improvement Program. Assistant Planner Wally Wemimont reviewed the staff report. He noted that the new light standard was suggested by the Engineering Department. He added that the project architect has worked with Alliant Energy and the Engineering Department. He noted that this is the initial phase of the more extensive lighting project for the neighborhood. He recommended that the approval be contingent on coordination with the Engineering Department because the project must be bid out as a public project similar to the Cable Car Square Histodc Lighting Project. He indicated the streetlights are in compliance with the Streetscape and Landscape Guidelines. Service People Integrity- Respol~sibflity- kmovation Teamwork The Honorable Mayor And City Council Members July 3, 2003 Page 2 There were no public comments. The Historic Preservation Commission discussed the request noting that the request meets the requirements of the Histodc District Public Improvement Program. Recommendation By a vote of 6 to 0, the Historic Preservation Commission recommends that the City Council approve funding from the Historic District Public Improvement program to the Bluff Street Neighborhood Association to install histodc street lighting with the conditions that: (1) the design and location be coordinated with the Engineering Department; (2) the local match to be obtained within six months; and (3) the Historic Preservation Commission be given authority to authorize an additional six months, if needed. A simply majodty vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request. Respectfully submitted, Christopher Wand, Chairperson Historic Preservation Commission CC; Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Specialist Mike Koch, Public Works Director Dave Ness, Civil Engineer City of Dubuque Planning Services Department Dubuque, IA 52001-4864 Phone: 563-589-4210 Fax: 563-589-422~ HISTORIC DISTRICT PUBLtC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM PRO3ECT COMPONENTS (Check all that apply) ~' Historic Street Lights [] Benches [] Trash Recep~oes [] Planters [] Waysides/Plazas [] Street Trees/Grates --I Landscaping/Plantings [] Decorative Fence/Rail --~ Decorative Bollards [] Ident2fication Signs [] Brick Sidewalks [] Brick Crosswalks [] Brick Streets [] Umestone Curbs [] Retaining Walls [~ Colored Concrete Sidewalks/Curbs t'~ Colored Concrete Crosswalks [] Colored Concrete Street Paving [] Other: [] Other: Please type or print leqibly in ink Type of Applicant: [] Neighborhood Group [] Neighborhood Association [Name: ~L~~ Representative: ~--~..¢h??\ ~.~ Address: 1¥o~ .~/.~,~,,,,¢' .~,~ City: Fax Number: .~c?~) .cCc ~ ~ ? Proje~ Description: ~1.,~?n. ~, Phone:~ ~,~ ~..~ State:~/~ Zip: ~_o~ i Mobile/Cellular Number: .fi~ 7 ~ ~ J/ /~ ~?,,~,L. Total project cost: Amount of Grant Request: ¢¢ ¢ O ~ ~. ,f~ O CERTiFiCATiON: l/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify that: The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon submittal becomes public record; 2. The undersigned representatives are authorized to sign this application on behalf of the neighborhood assodation or group; and 3. All additional required written and graphic materials are attached. Representative: ~-~ ,~c.~-'~.~,c~-~... /~ ~) Date: ~ - (~ ~ ~ ~ Representative: ~ ~ /~Z~?~') Date: fi,- ~- FDR OF ,F~CE USE ONLY- APPI_~CA'r~oN ~.UBMfl-fAL CI-IECKI.ZST Received by: [~(~;¢/'-'~, ~ ~(- - Submittal Date: ~-¢-O"~HPC Meeting Date: (¢' -/'~ [] Site/sketch plan(s) [] Petition/Signatures in Support --~ Photos [] Catalog examples [] Project description [] Budget Documentation "-I Map(s) --IOther: CITY OF DUBUQUE Historic District Public Improvement Program Applicant OrganiTation and Experience Historic BluffNeighborhood Association was organized in the ihll of 1972. I-IBNA's mission is to improve the quality of life for the neighborhood through promot/on of safety and property improvement. We actively promote activities that bring the neighborhood together, melding its diversity including £amiiies, singles and students of ail ages and ethnic backgrounds. Our activities have resulted in a neighborhood renaissance promoting investment by thc u~ty tmu ~mtdo,,~nc~s m th~ aczgh'boruood tu ~caprovu mc quaaty uf lithe and msu,nu assets. We v~re granted a 501 ( c ) ( 4 ) non-~ofit smt-,,s in June 2001. Meanbersl~p is open to all neighbors including renters and landowners. Active membership varies fi.om 20 - 30. Our accomplishments include: A cooperative effort with the Commmlity Oriented Policing Program which has resulted in drastic reduction in illegal drag activity and other high impact crimes in the neighborhood. Annual neighborhood clean up. Planting trees and flowers in public areas. Erecting and maintaining signage that designates the historic nature of the neighborhood. Promote garden and home tom's. Dcvclop~:d Avon and Rocca Buda P'~ .<. Restored 16~ Street steps. Added Safety .railings to. existing rock walls along/he blmffs. Actively promoted meetings between Loras College and neighbors to resolve parking issues and "off campus life" to enable Loras to move forward with with zoning for new Graduate Student Housing. HBNA efforts has caused a renai.qsance in the neighborhood. Several property owners have initiated improvement projects that continue to enhance the area. The Historic Blufi~ neighborhood has become a destination ibr Dubuque visitors as shown by the frequent tours provided by the trolley bus. Attachments: Mailings [o Loras Blvd properly ov, m~,'rs rcgar'd/ng notice of~ojcck ~utes ~om ~e ~NA Mee~ Re~g ~ofic Li~g. ~otos of ~provemenB ~fiated by pr~ ~ers. ~P~ Application F~ ~oject Budget Descfi~on ~qiect ~s~pfion ~oje~ T~e L~e. Pic~e or,opted Li~ Ren~s~ee Sefi~ ~20. CITY OF DUBUQUE Historic District Public Improvement Progrnm Project Budget Description The initial design phase is complete and the estimate provided by Anderson Design and Consulting, Inc. is $94,78O.OO. This cost is exclusive of the Andersen's consulting charge of $10,450.00 to prepare the desigr~ Project Cost i~fial Dcsig~a: Ftmdcd in 2002 Mth City Large Grant Final Design: Final design by Anderson Design & Consulting, Inc, includcs Specifications, and estimates. Construction, excavation and installation per light (~ 4,184.00 10% Contingency Total Cost $ 5,000.00 5,450.00 44,580.00 50,200.00 9.480.00 $114,710.00 Funding Partners City Of Dubuque Neighborhood Large Grant (Approved) HBNA DRA Anderson Design (In Kind Donation) Historic District Public Improvement Program *Total From Funding Partners $10,000.00 8,227.50 10,000.00 450.00 86,032.50 $114,710.00 Source City of Dubuque Neighborhood Large Grant 2002 & 2003 $10,000.00 HBNA: HBNA will provide various neighborhood "Fund Raisers", and solicit Landowners and Inwstors in the F~NA area to raise $$~27.50. DRA: ru~l~ nau prcwous~y occn appro ~u for a ,~u,0u0.uu ~arant ~rom mc D~. Because our dcsi~ phase was not complete, HBNA was not able to move forward with the project in 2002. DRA indicated that they would reconsider the ~-~t ~.,en I~_~NA ~s in a position to complete the project. and recommended that the City Council approve the lighting project in their "Regular Session Meeting" on Th. umday, October ! 7, 2002. Minkrtes aCmched. CITY OF DUBUQUE Historic District Public Improvement Program Project Description A. l~roject Summary Thc P~stonc Bluffs Neighborhood Assocmt~on proposes ~ ~ ~:"**~ I,~ to b~ ~mllcd ~- +~ u:~. m..=- Nei~borhood on Loras Blvd be~n BI~ S~eet ~d ~c S~eet. Desi~ schematics a~ached. B. Neighborhood Impact and support. Luras Blvd has been historically significant to Dubuque because it has been the gateway for Dubuque' s residential ~m-owth to the west. Thousands of Dubuque's resident~ travel Loras daily to commute from job to home. Visitors that research our Colleges and University for their education, as well as Dubuque tourists get their initial impression of Dubuque from this major thorough fare. Prol~vtY owners in the neighborhood have a proven track record of investing in the historical importance of the homes and apmlments. This has enhanced the quality of life for existing home owners and tenants. This project benefits both the population of the Historic BhiffNeighborhood and the Dubuque population at large. Loras Blvd is a major gateway between downtown and the west end. Historic ambiance will be enjoyed by all passing motorists, including the tourists that frequently take bus tours through the Historic Bluff Neighborhood. The historic lighting will provide more lighting fbr safety and increase ~he historic ambiance. The project will encourage continued development ofthe neighborhood's historic assets. Additional lighting is needed to e~2mnce pedesnian and vehicle traffic and improve day and night time appearance. -~ -,utdifional benefit will come in the continuation of pride in the neighborhood. Loras BiYd has in the past been a troubled area but through neighborhood effort has improved dramatically in the past several years. The ~ ..,; .... ~__, _e _:,-. :..--~..-~,; ~raats and orooert~- o%~aier mvesrra~m nas ~u~ed me Hi~[ux~ ~zuffs Neighborhood to become a showcase for diversification and renovation of an area. The completion of this ~,,u3,.,., ~n~ ~le ,,o t ..... ,~+~ --~;*; ~' histonc lighting ;~ .~+ho. pm~ of the ne:ghbo~hood as well develop additional streetscape ideas such as improved sidewalks and tree plantings. This project has been in the works for two years, and has been the topic of numerous Association meetings. Nei_~h_~_rhood support is s.rrong. Affectext neighbors have been c~n*.aaed by mail as well as "in ~t~n". A signed petition is enclosed, as well as minutes from the HBNA Meeting. CITY OF DUBUQUE Historic District Public Improvement Program C. Project Timeline. Activity Hire Design Consultant Receive Preliminaxy Design and Estimates Accept Approval from Historic Preservation Commission Sign Agreement for final desiglt Finalize Design Secure Bids and necessary permits and approvals HBNA secures necessary portion of funding thru fund raisers Secure Funding from DRA Secure Funding from Historic District Public improvement Program Complete Project Timetable May 2002 September 2002 October 2002 April 2003 June 2003 October 2003 December 2003 March 2004 March 2004 July 2004 HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIO PO Box 11@3 ~ Dubuque, IA 52004-11@$ 612/2003 To: Loras Blvd Owners Dear Neighbor, We recently mailed a letter regarding historic lighting on Loras Blvd. A copy of the letter is enclosed along with this correction notice. The HBNA meeting that is mentioned in the last paragraph is Thursday, June 5th. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Sincerely, Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association ] LU] I S I IGItBORItOOD SSOEIATIOI PO Box 1193 ~ Dubuque, tA 52004-1193 5/27/2003 To: Loras BIvd Owners Dear Neighbor, Our records indicate that you own property on Loras Blvd. Our association, the Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association (HBNA), has been working on a special project that could bdng historic lighting to our neighborhood. HBNA feels that this proj- ect would add considerable curb appeal to our area. Although we have passed out flyers in the neighborhood and discussed this project and its program at our monthly HBNA meeting, we mail this letter as further assurance that you have an opportunity to express your opinion and have your questions answered. Following are questions frequently asked: Who is footing the bill? The project is funded by grant money and donations (these grants would go elsewhere in the city if not used for our project - it does not increase taxes). Would this improvement increase my property taxes? No. Why was this project selected? Neighbors involved in the HBNA have continually strived to improve the area. Several projects have been completed that have helped change the look and perception of Loras Btvd and the surrounding neighborhood. Also, these improvements have had a positive impact on the quality of life for the home owners and tenants who live in the neighborhood. We encourage you to become involved in the HBNA. The HBNA is a non-profit organization. open to property owners and tenants who live in the historic bluffs neighborhood. If you have questions, feel free to call our president, Carle~en Schroeder at 563-582-1457, or better yet .... Join us at our next HBNA meet ng at 7pm. held at Blvd Joe, upstarts at 514 Loras Blvd. We welcome your support. Sincerely, Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association Petition for Historic District Public Improvement Program to approve the Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association request for Program Funds. The following petitioners understand that the Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association is preparing an application for funding to install Historic lighting on Lores Blvd between Bluff Street and Prairie Street The project will consist of 12 lights alternati~ on the north and south sides of Loras Blvd. The following petitioners support the prqiect and look forward to the proposed improvements: T/O* Name Address *"T" Represents Tenant, "O" Represems Owner Petition for Historic District Public Improvement Program to approve the Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association request for Program Funds. The following petitioners undersland that the Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association is preparing an application for funding m install Historic lighting on Loras Blvd between Bluff Street and Prairie Street. The project will consist of 12 lights alternating on the north and south sides of Loras Blvd. The following petitioners support the project and look forward to the proposed improvements: T/O* Name Address Iqq% ~S-~ *"T" Represents Tenant, "O" Represents Owner HISTORIC BLUFF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Minutes of June 5, 2003 MEEqqNG CALLED TO ORDER BY President at 7:05 PM Mr. Anderson came to the meeting with a drawing of the light project on Loras Blvd with the final drawing by June 16th. He talked about a different light fixture then was original plan. He talked about the difference in the hghting and space and spread of the light. We would have twelve light on Loras with the new light fixtures and the cost of each light would be about the same. There was a discussion on the light f'mtures. A motion by Doug to go with the new fixtures, second by David. Motion carried. We then went into a discussion on how to fund the program, like Fund raisers and a grant from the Historic Preservation commission. Etc. MINUTES, Motion to accept the minutes as distributed by David second by Carleen Motion carried. TREASURES REPORT, Of May 22, 2003 our balance was $906.40 we had an expense of $26.7t that left a balance of $879.69 CORRESPONDENCE, Main Street l. At. COMMITTEE REPORTS, None OLD BUSINESS, Chris talked about the news letter how it is a tool to reach neighbors and to use other access tike the media to let people know about our origination and meetings. Talked about None Profit mailings and cleaning up mailing lists and have a list of returned mail and get a true mailing list. Talked about funding the news letter. NEW BUSINESS, Motion by Doug, second by Chris to table the elections of officers till next year, so all officers will remain in office till then. Motion carded. We talked about how the neighborhood wilt be effected by the cut in City Services like police ~ad firemen and our Neighborhood Developmem person Jerelyr~ lerelyn talked about the cuts and bow they come about and there is a meeting at 6:30 Monday June 16th and another one at 6:00 PM June 23rd and also at the City Council Meeting on Wednesday July 9 at 6:00 PM this is due to the short fall of 1.9 million in tax funds. Motion by Dave, second by Doug to send a letter to the City Council expressing concerns about the cuts and the effect on the neighborhood. We need the bike cops for sure. ADJOURNMENT. was at 8:20 NEXT MEETll,IG WILL BE JULY 10TH at 7:00PM Bob Fisch Secretary HISTORIC BLUFF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Minutes of February 13, 2003 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER bythe pres/deut at 7:02 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes of January as distributedi Motion by M~'3' Ann Second by John, Motion carried. ~ .... , ..... TREASURES REPORT! No report. CORRESPONDENCE: Main Street Ltd., US Postal SeiMce, Dubuque Symphony, A card with $100 donation from our former President Horald Meloy. . COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. OLD BUSINESS: Michael Felderman Civil Engineer from the city talked about the res",nTacing of Chestnut Streer~ and answered qu~-~dons. He said the street will be removed and stay at is original place and it will not be widen, the street will be consismnce trough out and the upper part will be done as possible and as wide as can be done. He said about 40% of the sidewalks-would be replaced~ There are about 22 trees on the street and them could be trees up for'removal, but they would save all they could. there were question and discussions on the trees and sidewalks and about bushes and bricks that are between the.sidewalks and curbs. He said people would be notified on th~ water shut off and that they will have not be able to park on the street for at least two weeks t/Il the cement dry. There will be a follow up meeting before the work sm. NEW BUSINESS: Jerelyn on some agenda items they are accepting applications for large neighborhood grants and the dead line is in a couple ofweeks~ We could apply for *.he lights. The Street Scape grant can be applied for but will need a local match requirement. DRA money this month. A meeting ~511 be set UP to see what they want to do about the grams. A meeting was held for Music in the'Park and the dates were made. A motion by Doug m continue the music in the park Second by Gale. Motion called. OPEN DISCUSSION: Concerned about students at 336 Chestnut about their parties and the goings on thru effe~ the neighbors. We should talk to the landlord, and a meeeting with him could be held and should call 911 if nessary, also they think there is ch-ag dealing in the brick house on south side of Arlington Street. A home on Grove Terrace is another home with college kids ddisturbance. Parking bad on Dell St ADJOURNMENT: 8:55 pm next meeting Marc~ 6, 2003 at 7 PM Bob Fisch Secretary. HISTORIC BLUFF NEIGI-~ORHOOD ASSOCIATION Minutes of December 5, 2002 MEETING CAT J,h':D TO ORDER by president Carleen at 7:00 PM MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes as distributed by Jessica, second by Carleen. Motion carried. ~ TREASURES REPORT: Deposits check from City for $4905.57 and paid out to Anderson Design $4905.12 leaves us a balance of $923.12 Motion to accept the report as given by Doug, Second by carteen. Motion carried~ CORRESPONDENCE: Fridman Group, Main Street Ldt., Northeast Community college: COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. OLD BUSINESS: Our historic lighting we need to spend the money by December 31, so we asked for an extension of the grant for the fmat stage is $5,450 and the final schematic drawing for $4,900. A motion to move forward with the final en~neering plans so we can fill out the contract of final design, by Doug; Second by David. Motion carded. NEW BUSINESS: Talked about the CDBG block grant proposed FY 2004 OPEN DISCUSSION: The b~e officer that took Pabto's place was introduced, he is Corp. Scott Simpson, also at the meeting was Steve Olson. They talked about their duties and wanted to know if we hear people in groups coming up Loras between the hours'of one and two in the morning. Loras plans to put-security guards out at that time. Loras will also be talking to students about student dr/nk/ng. Talked' about the bad tenants that moved out of the neighborhood so that area is quite. ADJOORNMENT: 8:00 PM NEXT MEETING: January 2, 2003 Bob Fisch Secretary HISTORIC BLUFF lqEIGt-IBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Minutes of September 5, 2002 MEETING CALLED TO OPJ)]~. by president Carleen at 7:06 PM. Motion to approve the minutes as distributed by David, Second by John motion camed. TREASURES REPORT: 'as of Aug 5, 2002 Balance at lasx report was $1,122.21 Checks'for BFT for HBNA Cleanup, Post office box and reimbursement from the cleanups. There was not deposits so the balance asof September 5, 2002 is$ 923.12 CORRESPONDENCE, Jim Nussle's flyer, U.S. Post Office, Main Street Ltd COMMITTEE REPORTS: We didn't have a fund raising meeting OLD BUSINESS: Sept 7th w/Il be the Velveetatonos for the Music in the. Park, Gary Anderson talked about the lighting program and to g/ye us a first estement and said the program was like the Bluff Street program. We should spread the lamps to cut the cost for the cost increases per lamp fixture: the 25 lamps could cost around $200,000 to 225,000 by one es~ement and another by the citywould- be $165,000 to $225,000 based on other~ projects. We need to talk to the city engineering dept. on changes etc. Mr. Anderson said he would set up a meeting with the Engineering dept. and Alliant,HPC,. and then we will go from there. We. could cut back by just going toPmirie Street with the lighting. The Historic Streetscape program will provide funds, but the neighborhood has to come up with at least 30% of the cos~ We need to close out the plemenary gramt soon, time is nmning out. NEW BUSINESS; Set up another Fund Raising meeting on any day but Monday. Jerelyn distributed and talked about the Historic District Improvement Program guidelines, that a meeting would be Sept 7th from 9 am to 12 PM at the U of Dubuque. She also talked about the Home Buying Fair that will be held Saturday Sept. 28th at Comiskey Center 255 24th Street OPEN DISCUSSION. What to do about the Johnson k/ds Cody and Alex. Keep calling the polic~. ADJOURsNMENT; was at 8:00 PM NEXT MEETING wilt:be Oct. 3, 2002 at 7:00 PM Bob Fisch Secetary. HISTORIC BLUFF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Minutes of June 6, 2002 MEETING CALl,Fl-} TO ORDER by President Carleen at 7:05 PM MllqU'rES: Motion to accept the minutes as distribmed by John, Second by David, Motion Carried. TREASURES REPORT: Postage for the news letter. CORRESPONDENCE: Music festival June 8th and Northeast Community College. COMMITTEE REPORTS None. OLD BUSINESS: The design and consulting conlxactor gave us a dawning on thc idea of the lighting, and he will begin on working on the desig~ During the discussion Jerelyn talked about the need for other funding for the lighting project. John reviewed the project and the cost to the new people that attended the meeting, and also the need for a fund drive. At that time a committee was formed and a meeting was set up for the committee to meet Tuesday at 7 PM and Blvd JO's Music in the park sponsored by our neighborhood will be June 15th from 2 to 4 PM Talked about what we needed to do and to have volunteers there to help. The hand outs were mailed out so hope we are ready. See everyone there. NEW BUSI/qESS: Jessica from Loras we had a discussion on a big party at a home on Comell Street. The police shut doWn the party. Next night the house above had'a party. Jessica said the they are on time with the constructions. Jerelyn said all grants wilt expire June 15th so there might need for a an extenuation. Jerelyn Talked about a public meeting that will he held a 1:00 PM June 13th at Wahlert High school Cafeteria. this is on Alliant Energy's rate Increase. There will he t~o rote increases for us, with the equalization of rates, for Dubuque has lower rotes than the places Altiant serves. We encourage your participation and express your opinion about the proposed rate increase. OPEN DISCUSSION: On how to make Walnut and Jefferson Streets a better place with less problems. Also talked about Hess's property on Jefferson that has been empty for some time snow and has a tree that needs cutting down. A discussion was had on what to do about the problems. We need to peruse ideas on what to do. Next meeting will be July llth because of the fourth of July. ADJOURNMENT: Notion for adjournment at 8:10 PM Remember next meeting will be July 1 lth 2002 at 7:00 PM Bob Fiseh Secretary. HISTORIC BLUFF NEIGFIBORHOOD ASSOCIATION M/nutes of May 9, 2002 MEE, TING CAiJ,FJ') TO ORDER BY: PRESIDENT CAI~T 2~XT AT 7:05 PM MINUTES: Motion to-accept the minutes as distributed by Carleen, Second by Julie Motion carried.. TREASURES REPORT; Up t0:i~ate we have $860 in the account and the treasure turned the duties over to Dav/d Cox our new Treasure. A big thanks to Doug for all the work he done while he was the Treasure. CORRESPONDENCE. Main..Street LTD, Postal Service, Friedman Insurance and Anderson Design Consulting Inc. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None OLD BUSh-NESS; Mr. Anderson from the Anderson, Designee and Consulting came to the meeting to tell us what he would do for the first phase of the Loras Lighting and ro get our ideas on the program. He also smutted a bid for the project told us what it would cover and also about what the project will cost. A motion by John to accept the bid, second by Pam. Motion carried. Kathleen Speaker the Director of Campus Safety and Security said we w/Il be able to talk to her on problems by students in the neighborhood and she will do what she can do under the rules'ofLoras. With loud parties we will talk to them for she has jurisdiction pn Loras property. She said they work with the Dubuque Police an/~ we should call her or the switchboard. The City Exp. was a great success again this year and a thank you to the once wh6 manned the booth. Cleanup was good but we had to finish early for it rained us out.. We did as good as the time we had but all in all the neighborhood looked good. We plan to have other days during the summer to do cleanup. We should think about how we want to do the cleanup next year, do we want a date of our own or go with Main Street again? Music in the Park, We have June, Valley View got July and Main Street got Aug. Our band will be Betty and the Blues. They did a great job for us last year and had a nice turn out and all had fun. We do need the help for Cleanup and what else is needed. Valley View view talked about'getting a tent to use. Motion to have the music in the park in June by Doug, second by Julie Motion carded. Valley View is maldngposters. OPEN DISCUSSION a BIG THANK YOU to John fer his great work he did for the organization during his term as President We progressed a lot with all the projects. We wish you will where ever you move to. Talked about the what went on bluff and Loras on Sunday night It was a continuation of an argument 8 people got arrested.- It was not students or a'black and white issue. Talked about a refrigerator and stove on the porch on Arlington during the cleanup, also with a family neighbor's have pir)blems with the kids and dogs. Doug did a search watch on domestic violence, the nine steps to establishing a Domestic Violence court watch project in our commuiry. It was discusser[ ADJOURN/vlENT Motion to~tdjoum by Doug, Second by Para adjoummem, at 8:06PM Next meeting June 6, 2002 Bob Fisch Secretary HISTORIC BLUFF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Minutes of April 4, 2002 MEETING CAI J,ED TO ORDER BY: President John at 7:04 PM. MINUTES; Motion it accept the minutes as distributed by Dave, Second by Jo. Motion can/ecL TREASURES REPORT; Misc. Fund Raisers $25.00 and spent $140.00 gives us a net total in the Treasure orS115.00. Motion to accept the treasures report by Jo, Second by Para. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS; None. CORRESPONDENCE: Dubuque Lead Coalition, McLeod Directory, Northeast Community College. OLD BUSINESS: Election of Officers. John was runn/ng for President but he is moving out of the neighborhood he removed his name. The new elected officers are. PRESIDENT CARI.F. EN. SCHROEDER, VICE PRESIDENT, PAlM BRADFORD, SECRETARY BOB FISCH, TREASURE DAVID CO~L The spring cleanup is Saturday April 27th from nine till noon. Jessica will ask the students to help with the cleanup and let Carleen know. We need your help.. Carleen will check on St. Vincents and Goodwill to assist us to pick up things when the students move out at the end of the term. We need to get a letter out to the students so they will get them out to the curb for the pickup. It would be a big help. We did receive the $5000 grant from the city. We have until Jine 30th to use it. This is for our consulting fee for the Historic Lighting. We will find out about the Greyhound Park's grant some time in May for the lighting. The consulting fee for the lighting would be $17,000. That covers a lot of pulmonary planning. We will need a second proposal for the grant. The first proposal made was for more than we asked for. There was a discussion the proposal. A committee was formed to go over the proposal and uses of the grant. Dave, Angeta, Para, and Carteen and Doug. They will meet at 10:30 Am till Noon Friday the 5th. at Blv& Jo coffee Shop. The City Expo is April 16 at the Five Flags. Set up at 4:00 PM. and it will go till 8:00PM. If you would like to volunteer for an hour or so call Carleen: NEW BUSINESS; We will have Music in the Park one Saturday a month during June, July and Aug.. We hope to have the month of Aug for us. there is a meeting at 2 PM at St Marks. John and Serelyn are on the Streetscap taskforce and said there was some discussion on how the money would be used. they want a commitment from the neighbors and m make sure the neighbors on Loras know about the project., also a petition should be taken up at that time. This is just a proposal. Need to get a one or two page letter to the owners and set up a meeting to explain the project. 'to the property owners. OPEN DISCUSSION: Motion to adjourn by Doug, Second by Bob Motion carded. Adjournment at 8:22 PM. Next Meeting May 2, 2002 at 7:00 PM Bob Hsch Secretary Historic District Public Improvements Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association Application Sample of Property Improvements on Loras Btvd between Bluff and Prairie St.. NOS830NV · I NOIi¥IOO$SV OOOHSOSNg[~N S~N]8 O[~O±SIH UOP-,A5 150UUF~VAP. I) L.I~HTIN~ (PHASF~ HISTORIO I~UUPFS NI~IGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION DUIBUQUB~, IOWA ONE) z JUNCTION CONTROL PNNEL POWER SOURCE I 1.5 (~RBINffORC~D dONCRE:I'B I~Ag~ (B~_~ERVICE PEPeSTAL (~-)?~WER RI6BR DIA~RA,'~ {~.~ANDHOUE W/COVER (~GTRBBT LI6HT (p~bIDHT FIXTURE [ PObB 1.4 fO ~¢~ DESIGN REVIEW STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: June 19, 2003 Property Address: Property Owner: Applicant: Project: Public right-of-way along Loras Blvd from Bluff Street to Praide Street City of Dubuque Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association/Carleen SchroededDave Cox To install historic street lighting Historic Preservation District: West 11~ Street Landmark: No Style: None Funding: Historic District Public Improvement Program Date Built: N/A Existing Zoning: C-1 Neighborhood Commercial. OR Office Residential and R-4 High Density Multi-Family Residential Present Land Use: Mixed commercial, office and residential uses Level of Significance: Level of Rehabilitation: [] Design for Historic Features [] Not Evaluated [] AlterationlAddition Physical Characteristics: The right-of-way located Loras Blvd borders many historic buildings. The buildings located throughout the West 11 TM Street Historic Distdct are primarily mixed use residential, commercial and office. The bulk of the West 11~" Street Historic District is primarily residential. The right-of-way and sidewalks in the West 11TM Street Historic District are both narrower than those found in the nearby commercial area downtown. Staff Analysis: The applicants are applying for funding from the Historic District Public Improvement Program for proposed streetscape improvements in the public right-of-way. The Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association has proposed the installation of historic street lighting along Loras Blvd from Bluff Street to Prairie Street. The Historic Bluffs Neighborhood Association endorses the project. They have been working with Jerry Anderson of Anderson Design and Consulting on creating specification for the street lighting. Mr. Anderson has been in contact with the Engineenng Depar[ment on the design and location of the lighting. The role of the Historic Preservation Commission in reviewing this project is to serve as an advisory design review body to the City Council for review of public works projects which have histodc preservation implications in historic districts. The Commission is also responsible for providing a recommendation to the City Council about funding projects from the Histodc District Public Improvement Program. The Commission's recommendation will go on to the City Council with the application materials for their review and approval of the project. Compliance with Design Guidelines: In 2002. the Streetscape and Landscape Guidelines were created to help provide recommendations for public improvements in the public right-of-way. Historic street lights were taken into consideration with the Streetscape and Landscape Guidelines.