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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Iowa Great Places Video
DATE: September 29, 2010
Assistant City Manager Cindy Steinhauser is transmitting information regarding the City
of Dubuque Iowa Great Places Designation and the Iowa Great Places Video.
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Iowa Great Places Video
DATE: September 29, 2010
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Introduction
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information on the city of Dubuque Iowa
Great Places Designation.
Discussion
In October 2006, the city of Dubuque was recognized as an Iowa Great Place. Included
in this recognition was funding for three projects including: $250,000 for restoration of
the skylight at the Carnegie Stout Public Library; $250,000 to fund expansion of the
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium; and $34,000 in funding for bi- lingual
hike /bike trail signage. In addition to this funding, applications for other state grants
submitted to the State of Iowa for projects in Dubuque were given additional points
because of our status as an Iowa Great Place. As a result, Dubuque also received
$150,000 in funding for streetscape improvements for the Historic Millwork District.
On October 22, 2010, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs will be holding their
annual Iowa Great Places Banquet. This year they will be featuring the cities whose
Iowa Great Places funding is now complete, including the city of Dubuque. Dubuque will
continue to be recognized as an Iowa Great Place, however, our project funding and
additional points for grant applications has expired. As part of the 2010 banquet
ceremonies, Dubuque was asked to provide a 3- minute video highlighting our great
place. Attached is a copy of the video which features Mayor Buol, NMRMA Director
Jerry Enzler, Library Director Susan Hendricks and Planning Services Manager Laura
Carstens showcasing our Iowa Great Places Projects.