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The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
January 26,2004
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
The City of Dubuque Long Range Planning Advisory Commission has reviewed the
Downtown Dubuque Master Plan. A resolution, staff report and related materials are
attached for your review.
Discussion
Chairperson Rusk, as Chair of the Downtown Planning Committee, introduced the
Downtown Master Plan to the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission.
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens presented the Downtown Dubuque Master
Plan, and answered questions from Commissioners.
There was one public comment. Dan LoBianco, Executive Director of Dubuque Main
Street, Ltd. reported that the DMSL Board of Directors endorsed the Downtown Dubuque
Master Plan, and were prepared to take the lead on the project with adequate support from
the City.
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission discussed the request, noting that the
Downtown Dubuque Master Plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Recommendation
By a vote of 7 to 0, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission finds that the
Downtown Dubuque Master Plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and
recommends that the City Council adopt the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan.
Respectfully submitted,
David Wm. Rusk, Chairperson
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
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Service People Integrity Responsib~ity Innovation Tem~work
Prepared by: _..L~ura Carstens. C'~ Planner Address: 50 W. 13~ St. Dubuoue Telephone: ~89-4210
RESOLUTION NO. 58-04
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN DUBUQUE MASTER
PLAN
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted the 2002 update of the
Dubuque Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has updated the 1994 Riverfront Plan, a
component of the Comprehensive Plan, with the adoption of the 2002 Port of
Dubuque Master Plan; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted Vision Downtown as the
community's consensus vision for the futu re of Downtown Dubuque; and
Whereas, the Downtown Planning Committee, a sub-committee of the Long
Range Planning Advisory Commission, has undertaken a master planning process
to prepare the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan based on Vision Downtown and
incorporating the downtown riverfront plans adopted in the 2002 Port of Dubuque
Master Plan; and
Whereas, a downtown redevelopment plan is a component of the
Comprehensive Plan under Section 36-2. (12) c; and
Whereas, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission held a public
hearing on the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan and found it to be consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission has
recommended adoption of the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan; and
Whereas, the City Council has held a public hearing on the Downtown
Dubuque Master Plan and found it to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan is hereby adopted in
its entirety as a component of and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of February, 2004.
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Terrance a. Duggan, Mayor
MEMORANDUM
December 11, 2003
TO: Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
Introduction
Attached is the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan. The Plan includes two binders: one
for the Plan itself, and the other for the Appendix.
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission is required by Section 36-6 of the City
Code: "To recommend amendments to all or a part of the comprehensive plan in
response to the community planning process, upon its own initiative or upon
recommendation presented by the zoning advisory commission, but only after a public
headng'. The "downtown redevelopment plan" is listed as a component of the
Comprehensive Plan in Section 36-2 (12) c.
A public headng on the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan has been scheduled for the
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission's meeting on January 21, 2004.
Discussion
In December 2001, the City Council adopted the Vision Downtown document as a
community consensus for growth and development in the downtown area. In March
2002, the Council approved funds to create a Downtown Master Plan based on the
vision.
The Downtown Master Plan is being funded by the City of Dubuque, the Iowa
Department of Economic Development, and private contributions. Other partners
include Dubuque Main Street Ltd., Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, and
Dubuque Initiatives.
The Downtown Master Plan identifies general strategies and current conditions, catalyst
opportunities, barriers to investment, and priority actions for each of the six elements
based on Vision Downtown:
Public Hearing for Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
December 11, 2003
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Commerce
Culture, Education and Entertainment
Historical Features
Public Space and Open Areas
Residential Living
Transportation
The Downtown Master Plan is consistent with the goals and objectives of the 2002
Dubuque Comprehensive Plan, as shown on the attachment.
Below is the approval process for the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan.
January 5,2004
Downtown Master Plan: Presentation
City Council work session
5:00 p.m., Public Library Auditorium
January 5, 2004 -
February 2, 2004
Downtown Master Plan: Public Input Display
Public Library
January21,2004
Downtown Master Plan: Public Headng
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
7:00 p.m., Public Library Auditorium
February 2, 2004
Downtown Master Plan: Public Hearing and Adoption
City Council regular meeting
6:30 p.m., Public Library Auditorium
Requested Action
The Downtown Planning Committee respectfully requests that Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission provide a recommendation to the City Council indicating the
consistency of the Downtown Master Plan with the Comprehensive Plan and your
support for the City Council's adoption of the Downtown Master Plan.
Attachmen~
CONSISTENCY OF DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Downtown Master Plan is consistent with the following goals and objectives of the
2002 Dubuque Comprehensive Plan:
LAND USE AND URBAN DESIGN GOALS
1,4
1.7
To protect and enhance the viability, livability and affordability of the city's
residential neighborhoods while integrating multifamily development
throughout the community.
Preserve historic and aesthetic character and function of established
neighborhoods.
Encourage neighborhood identity, planning and pride of place.
2. Ensure that opportunities for convenient and concentrated commercial
development are provided to support both the local and regional market.
2.1 Protect downtown commemial core and encourage continued reinvestment and
redevelopment.
2.2 Encourage expansion of commercial opportunities in existing commercial
corridors or nodes where infrastructure can support growth.
2.4 Preserve historic and aesthetic character and function of established commercial
districts.
4. To balance open space and environmental preservation with the
community's development needs.
4.1 Protect and preserve existing open space and park land to meet the community's
needs.
4.2 Encourage expansion of urban green spaces in suitable locations.
4.3 Provide open space easily accessible to residents at neighborhood level.
4.4 Incorporate green space into all new development wherever possible.
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5.1
5.2
5.4
Encourage that the physical charactsr and form of the city reflects its
historic setting and that the built environment is compatible with the city's
natural environment.
Define and enhance city gateways and focal points to create a sense of place.
Protect and preserve the city's historic buildings, urban pattern and natural
environment.
Promote quality in the design and construction of new public and private
development.
6. Encourage the concept of mixed use development to create diverse and
self-sufficient neighborhoods.
6.1 Promote a compatible mix of land uses that create a diversified urban
environment that mixes shopping, employment, recreation and residential
opportunities where appropriate.
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7.1
'7.2
7.3
8.
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
9.
9.1
To encourage redevelopment opportunities within the city in an effort to
revitalize unused or underused property while promoting the preservation
of viable and affordable housing stock.
Encourage redevelopment or adaptive reuse of vacant or underutilized buildings
and sites.
Promote in fill development, where appropriate, to encourage more compact
urban form and avoid needless and costly sprawl.
Promote redevelopment that maximizes existing infrastructure.
To provide physical accessibility throughout the city.
Encourage and facilitate urban accessibility by walking, cycling and/or public
transit as well as by auto.
Encourage new development concepts that by design enable people to walk to
work, school, day care, shopping and recreation.
Facilitate, where possible, enhanced accessibility within existing development.
Encourage the development of pathways that link the community together in a
cohesive manner.
Encourage the provision of access to persons with disabilities.
To promote principles of good urban design as part of all development.
Enhance the aesthetics of new and existing development -- design, landscaping,
parking, signage -- with special sensitivity to the historic character and building
materials found in the community.
9.3 Encourage environmentally compatible and sensitive design that fits the
development site.
9.5 Reflect land conservation practices in density and building patterns to encourage
compact urban form versus sprawl.
9.6 Provide for flexible development requirements that avoid duplication in design.
9.7 Adapt land use controls to fit the various historic development patterns and
neighborhoods that reflect urban, suburban and rural characteristics.
9.8 Compliment the human scale and historic bulk and mass of existing structures
when designing new or redeveloped structures~
TRANSPORTATION GOALS
2. To plan long-range for both local and regional street and highway systems
to ensure safe, efficient access into and through the city and to support
urban growth in an appropriate development pattern.
2.1 Coordinate with regional transportation agencies to maintain and update a long-
range transportation plan.
2.3 Improve the existing street network to reduce traffic capacity restraints and
improve safety.
2.4 Involve the public in the transportation planning process.
2.5 Plan for aesthetically appealing streets and highways, with particular focus on
gateway opportunities.
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4.3
4.5
4.6
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9.2
9.4
To encourage an efficient, affordable and accessible transit system in the
city for the transit-dependent population and as an alternative means of
transportation.
Obtain federal and state capital and operating assistance grants to the maximum
extent possible.
Continue to provide the best possible transit system in the most cost-efficient
manner.
Work with proper agencies to continue to receive adequate funding.
To establish improved hike and bike routes in the city to encourage
alternative modes of transportation.
Provide a more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly transportation network.
Encourage development patterns more compatible with non-motorized travel.
INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS
6.3
6.5
To provide, maintain and improve an accessible, functional and self-
supporting parking system.
Provide, maintain and improve a parking system designed to meet the needs of
the patrons of downtown business and retail establishments and downtown
employees.
Meet the requirements of federal and state laws regulating public handicapped
designated parking stalls.
Maintain and improve the aesthetic qualities of the parking system's facilities.
10. To provide, maintain and improve City-owned buildings, structures,
facilities and properties.
10.2 Assure accessibility to City-owned buildings, structures, facilities and properties.
10.3 Utilize principles of good design and/or historic preservation in all public projects.
11. To plan for, build or improve infrastructure systems to meet anticipated
growth and development needs.
11.11 Continue to encourage and enhance downtown development by striving to meet
current parking needs and providing expansion programs that are cost-effective
and innovative.
CITY FISCAL GOALS
6. To improve City govemment productivity and service delivery and identify
alternative means of service delivery.
6.3 Identify additional City government activities where volunteers could supplement
City employees, or where services could be "spun off~' to non-government groups
or sponsors.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS
1. To concentrate on retaining and expanding existing local businesses.
3.1 Continue an active partnership of business, educational institutions, community
organizations and government to provide information to local businesses.
3.2 Assist local firms in finding appropriate development sites for expansion.
3.3 Encourage existing neighborhood employers to grow "in place", keeping jobs
close to where people live.
3.5 Maintain and strengthen Dubuque's position as a retail center in the trade area.
3.7 Retain and expand the base of service industry employment.
3.8 Support downtown revitalization and neighborhood business development.
2. To increase the number of small firms within Dubuque by fostering local
entrepreneurship.
4.1 Support start-up businesses with both financial and technical assistance,
4.3 Strengthen programs which provide business development, information and
technical assistance.
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5.2
5.3
To recruit businesses that are suited to the area, require a highly skilled
work force or are willing to train an entry-level work force and are
experiencing growth.
Promote opportunities in the Dubuque area to targeted businesses and
industries.
Continue a collaborative recruitment strategy among business, non-profits and
government.
4. To maintain and strengthen Dubuque's position as a tourist destination.
7.1 Promote existing attractions.
7.2 Establish a vadety of additional year-round tourist attractions.
HOUSING GOALS
1. To preserve existing housing and existing residential neighborhoods.
1.2 Monitor and seek to control loss of viable rental housing stock.
1.3 Expand the City's use of housing preservation programs whenever appropriate
and possible.
1.5 Maximize participation in and use of Iow-interest rehabilitation loan funds.
1.4 Recycle existing vacant or under-utilized structures, such as convents and
industrial buildings, into affordable housing, where appropriate.
2. To promote the public's awareness of housing needs and issues through
informational and educational efforts.
7.1 Serve as a clearinghouse of information for housing issues and information, to
include providing educational programs for tenants and landlords.
7.2 Monitor housing market conditions and availability of housing.
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EDUCATION GOALS
3. To provide quality educational facilities in appropriate locations throughout
the community to meet changing demographic and development patterns.
8.] Improve and expand college facilities, including student housing, as a result of
increased enrollments.
8.2 Extend informational opportunities beyond the walls of existing institutions.
8.3 Enhance the capability of educational facilities to meet the needs of citizens, as
changing demographic projections indicate.
8.4 Foster a learning environment that utilizes state-of-the-art technologies.
4. To identify sources of funding and increased efficiencies to maintain
and/or expand educational programs and facilities.
9.1 Integrate, coordinate and pool resources among private and public educational
institutions at all levels.
CULTURAL ARTS GOALS
1. To celebrate the arts as an opportunity to enjoy and enrich community life.
1.1 Promote opportunities for residents of and visitors to Dubuque to enjoy the arts.
1.4 Encourage opportunities for personal, educational, cultural and recreational
enrichment.
2. To provide a variety of affordable and accessible cultural arts activities and
resources for all ages.
2.2 Coordinate and increase public and private support of wide-ranging, affordable
cultural and recreational events and organizations.
2.3 Support affordable access to cultural arts activities and resources, whenever
possible.
2.5 Develop expanded, affordable use of public facilities.
3. To promot~ affordable and accessible spectator and participatory arts
experiences and cultural events.
3.1 Continue and expand the opportunities to bring cultural events to community
facilities.
3~2 Promote art, drama, music and dance experiences for audiences and
participants of all ages.
3.4 Develop and strengthen a strong community base of support.
4. To safeguard the cultural and historic resources of the community as
critical to the quality of life and the attractiveness of Dubuque.
6.1 Promote the preservation of historic buildings and architectural resources in the
community.
6.4 Increase appreciation, education, technical assistance and funding for the
community's historical and architectural heritage.
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5. To encourage the availability of adequate facilities to support arts
activities. ·
7.1 Promote preservation and reuse of historic buildings and sites in the community
for the cultural arts.
7.2 Strive to maintain cultural arts, entertainment and continuing education services
offered by local cultural and educational institutions.
7.3 Encourage coordinated services and shared resources among cultural arts
organizations in the Dubuque area.
RECREATION GOALS
1. To provide a safe park and recreation system that continues to meet the
community's needs for useable and accessible park and open space.
1.2 Identify the type of parks, park facilities and hike/bike trails lacking in the
community.
1.4 Identity funding sources for land acquisition and development.
2. To promote and encourage the wholesome and enjoyable year-round use
of leisure time.
2.1 Update periodically the marketing plan to promote the City's Leisure Services.
2.3 Identify the times and locations to offer programs so as to make them easily
accessible to users.
3. To enhance the visual attractiveness of the community and park system.
7.1 Maintain all park areas in a manner that fosters community pride in the park
system.
7.2 Provide flowers and other landscaping accents to enhance the beauty of all park
areas and City-owned property.
7.3 Review periodically the street tree program and policy to provide plantings on
right-of-way on all streets in the city.
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MEMORANDUM
Januaw 27,2004
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Downtown Master Plan - Public Comments Received to Date
As requested, enclosed for City Council review are the transcriptions of the public
comments received to date at the display located in the Carnegie-Stout Public Library.
MCVM/jh
Attach merit
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: Downtown Master Plan - Public Comments Received to Date
Januaw 26,2004
As requested by the Chairperson of the Downtown Planning Committee, enclosed for the City
Council's review at the February 2 public hearing are the transcriptions of the public comments
received to date at the display located in the Carnegie-Stout Public Library.
If additional comments are received between now and the public hearing, they will be
transcribed for the City Council's consideration.
Enclosure
cc Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager, w/enc.
Downtown Planning Committee, wlenc.
Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
Public Comments Received
As of January 26, 2004
Comment 1
Vienna Austria Nicest "City" in World - unquote (Frank Buol)
Wm J Grassel ED. IL
Comment 2
To: Main Street Limited & Dan McDonald Chamber
From: Bill/Wm J G ED IL
Landscape Architecture Magazine Page 4 May 2002 Volume 92 #5
Landscape Architecture (magazine)
1. Hold the Ballpark idea but also consider
2. A HEALING GARDEN. Where? Cement Co
Comment 3
To City Dubuque/ChambedMain Street Limited
VIP read January 7, 2004 Wednesday
CARNEGIE STOUT P.L DBQ IA
Landscape Architecture magazine 4/2002 US $7.00
p.56 Technology
For more info (TANGIBLE INFOSCAPES)
FOR PUBLICS (sp.) VISUALIZATION OF INFOSCAPES,
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1 web.media.mit, edul~benpiperlillctaylillclayollHTM (includes text of
research paper downloadable in PDF format Slideshow in movie
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From Wm J Grassel E. Dubuque IL
Comment 4
From Wm J Grassel ED IL
MASTER PLAN
To Jerry Ensler (sp.)
Proposed Monorail(s) anchored in Missippi (sp.) River Carries freight and tourists
to Ice Harbor and Ballpark and tour of City of Dubuque
Monorail from New Orleans and Canada to Dubuque IA
Comment 5
Phase 1 & II Tourism vs. Urban Renewal
Field of Dreams right next to a casino lighten up. Shouldn't there be some
breathing room. Kinda (sp.) like a Bush Gardens b'tween (sp.)
1 Diamond Joe/Jim 2 Dyersville IA
From Wm J Grassel ED IL
Comment 6
From Wm J Grassel ED IL
Nice buildings
1. Bricktown
2. Buildings by Johnson Architects
3. Chamber Commerce nicely done
4. Town clock area how does it compare to SKYWALK Greater Des Moines
renovations?
5. Dick Hartig's thoughts?
6. Fisher (sp.) Co's thoughts
7. Advertizers & Papers thoughts
8. Public Forum
Comment 7
How about helping Blacks own homes? & BUSINESSES?
Comment 8
Carnegie Stout Library is included in the Upper Main Farmers Market
character district. It is 102 years old, on the historic preservation list and
acclaimed in a recent publication as the most beautiful Carnegie Library in Iowa.
This gem in our midst should be highlighted and included as Dubuque
develops its cultural tourism program. It is a cultural place and a corner could be
developed as a green or "soft space". The library's image could be included in
marketing Dubuque.
Comment 9
The loans would be easy to get for Patrons and owners of diversified Plans.
People who would help with ideas should be consultec
Comment 10
This plan does not contain enough specifics. This is a well researched
document. Some client groups are not represented, eg. religious groups,
churches, neighborhood leaders or associations. The Cable Car Square traffic
problems on Bluff Street not addressed, ie, too much & too fast traffic.
Any rail trolley must gQ at least to 4th and Bluff and also to the Shot Tower
& or Brewery. Housing for artists & artisans was not mentioned. This type of
housing would be lower in rent and more likely to be above street level or behind
shops. Zoning provisions & incentives should promote this type of housing.
Inclusionary zoning provisions must insure all new housing is not luxury. No
mention was made of the potential of an antique district or corridore (sp.).
Why was 4 million dollars spent on 8th Street and Main Street before this
plan was presented? That was wrong, causes not symptoms!
Planning Services Department
City Hall
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Dubuque, Iowa 520014864
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The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: Support for Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
January 16~2004
The Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to offer our support of the Downtown
Dubuque Master Plan.
Dubuque is the major retail, medical, education and employment center for the tri-state
area. Tourism linked to the Mississippi River and historic architecture continues to be a
major economic force. The historic, architectural and cultural resources of Dubuque's
historic landmarks, sites, districts, downtown and neighborhoods also are a key to the
community's economic prosperity and quality of life. These resources, like the Mississippi
River, help form the city's unique identity.
The Downtown Dubuque Master Plan has identified opportunities and priority actions to
capitalize on the historic, architectural and cultural resources of Dubuque's central
business district and what the Plan terms "contiguous areas of influence". These areas of
influence include the historic districts that border the downtown - Cathedral, West 11th
Street, and Jackson Park. These areas of influence also include the historic red-brick
warehouse district, strategically located between the downtown business core, the freeway
and the Port of Dubuque.
The Historic Preservation Commission appreciates the City Council's lOng-standing
commitment to downtown revitalization and historic preservation, and urges your adoption
of the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan in its entirety to continue this commitment.
Sincerely,
Christopher Wand, Chairperson
Historic Preservation Commission
Planning Services Department
City Hall
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-z1864
(563~ 5894210 office
063) 58942m fax
¢63) 69O4,678 TDD
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Januaw 16,2004
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall - 50 W. 13t~ Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: Support for Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
The Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to offer our support of the Downtown
Dubuque Master Plan.
Dubuque is the major retail, medical, education and employment center for the tri-state
area. Tourism linked to the Mississippi River and historic architecture continues to be a
major economic force. The historic, architectural and cultural resources of Dubuque's
historic landmarks, sites, districts, downtown and neighborhoods also are a key to the
community's economic prosperity and quality of life. These resources, like the Mississippi
River, help form the city's unique identity.
The Downtown Dubuque Master Plan has identified opportunities and priority actions to
capitalize on the historic, architectural and cultural resources of Dubuque's central
business district and what the Plan terms "contiguous areas of influence". These areas of
influence include the historic districts that border the downtown - Cathedral, West 11t~
Street, and Jackson Park. These areas of influence also include the historic red-brick
warehouse district, strategically located between the downtown business core, the freeway
and the Port of Dubuque.
The Historic Preservation Commission appreciates the City Council's long-standing
commitment to downtown revitalization and historic preservation, and urges your adoption
of the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan in its entirety to continue this commitment.
Sincerely,
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Christopher Wand, Chairperson
Historic Preservation Commission
H&CD
I~ousing and Com0mtu~dty Development Depar twnent
1805 Central Avenue
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3656
(563) 589~212 office
(563) 5894203 fax
akr amer @cityo fdubuque.org
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Dubuque
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
January 26, 2004
RE: Support for Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
Honorable Mayor and City Council:
This letter reports the comments of the Community Development Advisory Commission
on the adoption of the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan. The Commission discussed
the plan at their meeting on Wednesday January 14, 2004.
Jim Giesen, a member of the Community Development Advisory Commission and a
representative on the Downtown Planning Committee, reviewed the proposed
Downtown Dubuque Master Plan. He reviewed the plan elements and noted the plan
identifies projects for implementation and formulates strategies which capitalize on
opportunities to prepare the downtown environment for investment.
The Commission voted to support the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan provided it was
consistent with the Consolidated Plan for Housing & Community Development. They
found the proposed plan provides guiding principles that will assist future development
in downtown Dubuque.
Respectfully submitted,
Paula Maloy SVM, Chairperson
Community Development Advisory Commission
cc: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
David Harris, Housing and Community Development
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Service People Ittteg~ity Responsibility hmovation Teamwozk
H&CD
Housing and CommunSty Development Department
1805 Central Avenue
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3656
(563) 5894212 office
(563) 5894203 fax
akramer ~cityofdubuque.org
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Dubuque
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
January 26, 2004
RE: Support for Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
Honorable Mayor and City Council:
This letter reports the comments of the Community Development Advisory Commission
on the adoption of the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan. The Commission discussed
the plan at their meeting on Wednesday January 14, 2004.
Jim Giesen, a member of the Community Development Advisory Commission and a
representative on the Downtown Planning Committee, reviewed the proposed
Downtown Dubuque Master Plan. He reviewed the plan elements and noted the plan
identifies projects for implementation and formulates strategies which capitalize on
opportunities to prepare the downtown environment for investment.
The Commission voted to support the Downtown Dubuque Master Plan provided it was
consistent with the Consolidated Plan for Housing & Community Development. They
found the proposed plan provides guiding principles that will assist future development
in downtown Dubuque.
Respectfully submitted,
Paula Maloy SVM, Chairperson
Community Development ^dvisory Commission
cc: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
David Harris, Housing and Community Development
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Service People Integrity Responsib/l/~r Innovation Teamwork
January 27, 2004
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City Hall
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
RE: Downtown Master Plan
Dear Mayor and Council:
On behalf of Dubuque Initiatives, a sponsor and task force member of the Downtown
Master Plan process, I would urge your support of this document at the public hearing
scheduled for February 2, 2004. Several members of Dubuque Initiatives served on the
task force working with the consultants and were enthusiastic participants in this
important study.
The redevelopment of our downtown is an important mission of Dubuque Initiatives.
The Master Plan gives focus to downtown redevelopment efforts, clarifying objectives
and identifying opportunities for new investment. Many positive changes have already
occurred in our downtown, but we must continue our support for new residential and
commercial development. The Master Plan provides a guide for both the City and the
private sector.
Dubuque Initiatives will continue to support the City's redevelopment efforts in the
downtown, including riverfrcnt property where DI has invested its resources. We look
forward to our continued partnership with the City of Dubuque using the new Downtown
Master Plan as a redevelopment guide.
Sincerely,
Kathryn E. Krieg
President
P.O. Box 1745 · Dubuque, IA 52004-1745 * (563) 589-4393
MEMORANDUM
January 27,2004
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Downtown Master Plan - Revised Action Matrices by Timeframe
As requested by the City Council, enclosed are the revised Action Matrices by
Timeframe for the Downtown Master Plan.
Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM/jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
MEM
ORANDUM
Januaw 26,2004
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager'~--~
SUBJECT: Downtown Master Plan -- Revised Action Matrices by Timeframe
As requested by the City Council at the January 5, 2004 work session, enclosed are the revised
Action Matrices by Timeframe for the Downtown Master Plan. A Key is enclosed as well. The
General Strategies Matrix is followed by Action Matrices for the six elements of the Downtown
Master Plan: Commerce; Culture, Education and Entertainment; Historical Features; Public
Space and Open Areas; Residential Living; and Transportation.
The Action Matrices have been revised as follows, and as noted on the enclosed Key:
The footer reads "Sorted by Timeframe";
The pdodty actions were deleted;
The implementation tasks were renumbered to la, lb, lc, etc.;
All "on-going" implementation tasks were moved to the beginning of the Action Matrix for
each element;
The remaining implementation tasks for each element were reordered by timeframe:
near-term, mid-term, and then long-term;
Each implementation task was color coded: blue if it required staff time, red if it was
policy action, and green if it required money.
The Action Matrix by Timeframe for each element should be inserted into the appropriate
section of Binder 1 of the Downtown Master Plan, behind the existing Action Matrices in each
section as follows:
;> Action Matdx by Timeframe Key behind the existing Action Matrix Key in Section 8,
> Action Matrix by Timeframe for General Strategies behind the existing Action Matrix for
General Strategies in Section 8a.,
> Action Matrix by Timeframe for Commerce behind the existing Action Matrix for
Commerce in Section Bb., and so forth.
Enclosures
CC
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager, w/att.
Downtown Planning Committee, w/att.
Downtown Dubuque Maeter Plan
Action Matrix by Timeframe
Key
Talks (Implementlnl~l Coordinator) Ne~led II~!~M~,~; ~v ~ Time Frame
action. :ompletJng ibis ,~0 task ~he~rd ~mplelion n a e n~ ~,~,
of revenue to either fund an ~gy~:;:;~ ~
theAotionMatrlc~byTimef~me~m Facilitator, andRe~amher, eEo~or~sEIon ~hers~[I "' ';"'~"~ ~
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Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
Action Matrix by Timeframe
General Strategies
General Strategies
Coordinator) Needed
Ex,stag Staff Resources
Implementer, Facilitator
Econom[(~ Development Budget Deslsien Item
Department
City Counet~ Policy De~ision,
Downtown or expand the functions and Downtown Advocate Budget Decision Item
Initiatives
Main Street) to advocate for and solicit
private investment in Downtown
The organization retains an Individual ~upport, Facilitator City Manage['e Office,
with national conta~ts to market Downtown Advocate ~t Desision item
Downtown Dubuque, the Port of [~ltiatlws
Cubuque, and specific properties for
private investment.
,ps of organization created Support, Facilitator ' Council Policy Decision,
/ to hold, acquire Budget Decision item .
)esliton pmpelties for private
(where Dubuque
neoessarj) from the City. Initiatives
Facilitator
Managers Offce, City Council PoJfcy Decision,
~t Decision Item
initiatives
Economic Development 3ity Council Poll~y Decision,
Department, Dubuque ~udget Decision Item
Initiatives
)awntown Advocate ~ Council Polt=y Decision,
~udget Decision Item
Prepare a Request-for-Proposal (RFP) Implementer
soliciting the assistance of a naitonal
retail broker to Ident[~y national
developer / operalom for a range of
~ and on the
Port
Under the leadership of the Implementer
stain a preferred broker.
~mplemeofer
Ongoing
-.------Ongoing
Downtown
Oeneral Strategies
Needed
Establish an Interagenoy
communication about studies
~porte accessed, afc.
lo,al market
Facilitator Exleting Staff Reeoumee
as w~it as the public at
package for Financier Eoonomlo Development Consultant
· ganlzations intending Department
g City
Require project applicants submit
information related to their project
flnancla~ gap, secured financing, impact
y with the
1, and expected
return to the City.
Regulator, Financier
Research avallabitlty of programs
through EDA, HUD and ether federal
soumes focused on predevelobment
and development assistance in central
cities.
Reeeamher
r cities In other states that have Researcher
used these doitars- contact them and
Economic Development
Department
Work with private foundations and
banks to expand the availability of
predewlobment funding grants beyond
EDA dollars.
Financier, Facilitator
Staff Resources
Expand upon existing efforts to
streamline projest approvals - format
Information on each proj~t and
applicable codea in advance of plan
review; develop follow-up reports from
~ ~o Insure the
developer baa clear understanding of
requirements,
Regulator, Implementer
Suitdtng Department, Fire
Department
Economic Development
Department
Establish a policy to develop a
a supplement fo the community-wide
Poitcy Maker
City Council
City Council Policy Decision,
Budget Oe~,leton Item
Budget Deolsion Item
(Nominal)
Budget Decision Item
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Qe~erel ~trotegle~
Guidl~gprinClpli Refl PrlorltyA~ti0ns Implementation CI~Role Oon~¢t Reso.rc,5 ~ ~ I ~ Ti~Fmm~
T~ks (ImplementlngOoordlnator: N~e~ad InPmgress Ne~r.T~rff ~ld-Terr Long-Term
T~sks Needed In Progress
~egul~or, Financier Eoonornlo Davelopment 31ty Council Policy Decision,
Department, Planning ~udget Deols{on Item
Research the logistics of establishing
patient capJtet project
gegulator, Promoter
Department
~isting Staff Resoumes
Housing and Community
Devetopment Department
3ity Council Policy Decision,
et Decision Item
practices or how other ~esearcher
id outside of iowa
Housing and Community
Development Department
=-xisting S~aff Resources
Housing and Community
Development Department
projects of a certain dollar value,
suggest~J combinations of final)cial
programs, and targeted project savings
Housing and Community
D~vetpament Department,
Finance Department
3ity Council Policy Decision, ;
gudget Decision Item
Downtown Advocate, Dubuque ~isting Staff Resources
Main Street Ltd.
Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
Action Matrix by Timeframe
Commerce
Downtown 1 ) Master Plan
Commeme
Downtown ~1 Mm~ter Plan
Commeme
oBtoom& I Fief la~,lc~rltyA~tlon~ Implementation1 OltyRole Oontaet .~uroeS __ t I ; I I Ti,.a~rnm~ I I
I
~_ 2b
Downtown [ e Master Plan
Commerce
outcome R~f PrlorltyAot~ona ImplementatiOn O[~Role =on~ Re~oureea [ I ~ I~ T~m~a~ I I ~
Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
Action Matrix by Timeframe
Culture, Education and Entertainment
Actions
Implsm~nt~tieh
Prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) -
local, state, nationel - solieiUng
Research (re)development funding
sources and strategies for art-related
Downtown ~ b Master Plsr~
affix
Culture, Eclu~Atlgn and Entertainment
R01e
mplementer
mplementer
Supporter
Implementer, Developer
Researcher, implementer
Researcher, Facilitator
Contaet
Ilmplementlng Coordinator}
Housing ancl Community
Development Depaqment,
Dubuque Main ~met Ltd., Lo~l
Brokers
Housing and Community
Development Department
Downtown Advocate, Dubuque
Main Street Ltd., Economic
Development DepaAment
Dubuque Main Street Ltd.
City Managers Off-ice
Downtown Advocate, Dubuque
Main Street Ltd,, Housing and
Community Development
Department
Dubuque Main Street Ltd.,
,Housing and Community
Development Departo~ent
Economic Development
gepadmeM, Housing and
,~ommungy Development
3epartment, Dubuque Main
~treet Ltd
gtty Council Policy Decision,
Stisting Staff Resources
3utside Consultant & Existing
-~xisUng Staff Resoumes
3ity Counst Policy Decision,
Existing Staff Resources
City Council Policy Decision,
Outside Consultant
O°w~t°w~ a^etf~,rTvl~lMxaeter Pl~
Culture, Edueatiofl end Entertainment
-- # ---' T~sI~ ~ Ilmplementlng O00rdlnatpr! ! N~ded in pmgr~m~ iq rm Mid-Term
~ow~l~l~ ~e~l~u' Plao, levlew ~onlng Ordinanoe Oonsuttant
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Downtown ~ ) Master Plan
Culture, Education and Entertainment
A~tlons
Implemeat~tlon
Tasks
Implementer
(Implementing ~3eordlnator)
Housing and Community
Development Departmept,
Dubuque Main StreM Ltd,, Local
Brokers
~,rnend list of potential cathlyet projecta mplementer Housing and Community
emphasize the general impa~t of
mplementer, Developer
mplementer
Reseamher, Facilitator
Reseamh (re)development funding
cgy Manager's O~ce
C~)wntown Advocate, Dubuque
Main Street Ltd,= Housing and
Community Development
Department
Economic Development
Depaltment~ Housing and
Community Development
DepaAment, Dubuque Main
Street Ltd.
Existing Sthff Resoumes
Downtoy~n ae ~t~r Plan
Culture, Edi~ation and Entertalnmenl
Needed
3udget Decision Item
3ity Council Policy Dec[sion,
Budget Decision Item
Council appoint a Task Force of art
representatives (ar[iste, operators,
public ar[ - materials,
scale, locations, relationship t~ built
Dubuaue Main Street Ltd,
FJdsting Staff Resources
Enter [~to a development agreement Implementer, Developer CI[y Managers O~ce City Council Policy Decision,
Existing Stef~ Resoumes
Revise regulations to ret~ec-t what is Regulator Dubuque Main Street Ltd., Legal C~y' Council Peiiey Decision,
permissible es wail as desired; Council Depedment Budget Decision Item
adopt revlsien.
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Promoter, Facilitator Dubuque Area Chamber of E. xisting Staff Resources
rnarketing materials and update all
Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
Action Matrix by Timeframe
Historical Features
Downtown/Dlt~aster
Historical Features
Implementation
Tasks
(3lty Rolo
Reseamher
Implementer
{Implementing Coordinator
Planning Department
Leland Consulting Group
Commerce, City Msnager's
Office
Planning Department
Needed
9udget De~lslon Item
City Council Poli~y Decision,
Existing Staff Resources
;Implementer Housing and Cemmunl[y Budget Decision Item
Development Department
=ffiancier, Promotar 3ubuque Main Street Ltd. City Council Potioy Decision,
Budget Dec,ion Item, Design
Meet witti representatives of other iseamher City Manager's Office, City Council Poticy Decision,
Downtown [ , Master Plan
Hlsterlbal Features
redeveiepmerd),
Dubuque Main ~keetLtd,,
DubuqueAmaChamber~
Cemmeme
Regulator Planning Department
Buildihg Deparm'sent
Needed
3[ty Counoll Policy Decision,
~udget De~lslon Item, Design
;onsultant
3gy Council Policy Decision,
Budget Decision Item
Prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP} - implementer Dubuque Main Street Ltd. Budget Decision Item, Design
local~ state, national - solicifing Consultant
iotemsted historic financing specialists
(amhgects, developer/consultants,
qualification; short-liot and inter~iew
them.
Prepare a preferred list of qualified Implementer Dubuque Main Street Ltd. Budget Decision item, Design
specialists and distribute to developers Consultant
interested in historic redevelopment
projects.
Expand Historic Preservation Implementer, Policy Maker Historic P~eservation Consultant List
Commission assistance to applicants Commission
at[erupting to obtain historic designation
and corresponding tax benefits.
Meet witfi tocal financing sources to Financier, Promoter Bxtsgng Staff Resoumes
expand both the dollar amount and
qualifying project criteria for uso in
Promote the availability of these funds; Promoter Exisgng Staff Resoumes
provide assistance to appitaants in Hlsb3d¢ PreseP*at[on
completing forms, g and
Development
Depadmeot
Identify a list of potenhal state and Financier, Promoter E~isfing Staff Resources
tadsral funding sources which could be
used to leverage local sources - expand g and
funding pool.
Department
DowntownAltriMx~Ster Pla.
Historical Features
Outcome Ref P~l~rlty Actions I ironlnmQntatlnn City Role Conta~t
"- ~ * - Tasks ~lmp!em,ntln
~nels o~l ~e oppo~unities available ;ommuni~ Development
~ffoKs to streamline predevelopment Depa~ment (ADA)
Jersey Building Co~e revisions have
achieve the [~fe safe~ deficiencies for RlghB Depa~ent (ADA),
:
Main ~reet Ltd 'aclli~tor Dubuque Main ~reet Ltd,, Cl~ Co~.c[I Policy Decision,
3 Downtow~ CommiEee / Council or ; x x x
Hlstorioal Features
oafl~0me Ref Pri0~ity A~tlons iml~iement~flon ~lty Role Contact Resoumes ~ j J Tt~e Fram~
develo~r to re.in the historic financing Dubuque Main ~reet L~, x x
3d Task Foroe to pr~ent desig~ guidelines Regulator Planni.g ~pa~e~t, Budget ~oisio. Item, Desig.
Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
Action Matrix by Timeframe
Public Space and Open Areas
Downtoweuque Master Plan
Ac~llon Matrix
Public Space and Open Areas
tiement: Pbb~[~ Spsce a~d ope~ Areas I' I tIIII 1
# Tasks (Implementing tieerdln~r) Needed In Pmgre!~ Near-Term MId.~ermLong-Tarl
Downtown f e Master Plan
Public Space and Open Areas
~ ~ T~ks (Implemenfln~ ~oordtn~or) N~ed~d ~:~:~ ~ NeaT-TIrm MId-TermLong-T,...
Strengthen public education a~d Educator Leisure Se~10e~ De~,~,,~l~, Existing ~ta~ Resources
volumeertreecareinitiatives ~eighbo~o~Development x x x x x
developers to o~et heightened :: ~
landscaping requirements and/or public ;
Leisure ~ic~ ~paament
4a
~ Finalize and distribute downtown Policy Maker, Educator, Regulator Leisure Se~ices ~pa~m~t, ;i~ Counoli Policy ~olsion,
landscape / str~cape design Public Works ~paAment, ~udget Decision Item= Design
lUidelines, includ Mg minim u m Dubuque Main ~eet Ltd,, :onsultant ~ ;,
~ro in areas where the pomntia~ for
3dori~ areas are not sddr~sed, x
~lan (and budget)
~ ~opt a timeframe for phasedn of =olicy Maker, ReguMtor Leisure Se~ices D~F~,L,,,~,~t, ~is~ng ~ Resouroes
andsca~ and urban d~ign guidelines 'ublic Wor~ ~paAment, x
Downtown I~ r Plan
Public Spa~e and Open Areas
G.~,g~ R~f ~rl~lty A;tlons I~plementMIPh CI~' Role Cbnt~t
~ Ta~ks (Implementing Coordln~or) N~eded In ~ ~ear. Te~m Mid.Term Long.T~,,
pant application for funding o~ public Publl~ Works ~p~mont, ~ud~et Declslon item
2a
X X
6a
Council to commit to implementafion of Policy Maker _eisure So. Ices Department, 3~ Council Poficy Decision,
ithe open space etement of the master =ubllo Wor~ ~pa~ment Budget Decision Item : ,
)ta~ within a 5 - 10 year timeframe.
;ontinue the precedence that
x
~udgets be in compliance with a~l
3ouncil e~blish a policy that =oficy Maker Economic Develuv.,~,d CI~ Council Policy Decision
~nancing for improvemen~ in the public DepaAment, Dubuque Main
realm will be a priod~ and that creafive ~teet Ltd
investigated.
9b
C~rdinate preparation of preliminary Regulstor Leisure Sewices Deps~ment, ~is~ng ~ff Resources,
~ark design and financing plans with site Housing and Communi~ Private Developer, Design
x X x X
financing plans Wor~ Depa~ment
4b
Pro~da o~going technical suppo~ / Educator Economic ~velopment ~sfing ~ff Resources
advi~tocommun~andneighborhoed DepaRment, Dubuque Main x x x x x x,
7b
planning and ~ign process to develop ~ubllc Works ~paAmen~ 3eslgn Consul~nt, Budget
ni~a{e RFP for preparation of pubtic mplementer ~eisure ~ices Depadment, C~ Council Policy D~ision,
X X
~nal pla~s and specifications.
5a
Let plans and specs ~r public bidding Implementer Leisure So.ices De.dmz. L, ~sfing ~ff Resources,
2C
~lans and specs for public bidding
construction.
Downtown i ~r Plan
Publlo Spaoe and Open Areas
(Implementing C;oordlnator) Na~d~d
Time Frame
Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
Action Matrix by Timeframe
Residential Living
DowntOW~r~aater Plan
Residential Living
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D owntow ~ i ~M aetrlMxaSter Plan
Residentia~ Living
environs of the Por~ of Dubuque
Promote the Dowatown NICC Learning ~romoter Housing and Commu~li~y E.xistin g St afl Resou tees ~:
regarding the unique ro~e of the~e e~l~ties Deveto pment Deparlm ent 3eclsion Item
~r Plan
Action Matrix
Resldentlgl Living
outcome R6f Prlailty Agtlon~ lnq~;,~.~i~atlon Olty Role Gontaqt Rosa.mos ~ ] ~ Time Frame ~ ~
~ ..... Ta~ks Implementing Coordinator) H~eded InF~ Ne~r-~rm ~ld-Term ~ T
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housing element).
~olicit (apply for) public dollars to finance
Jevelopment of greening elements
3owntow~,
OowntownA~lo ~tll~lxaSter Plan
Residential Living
01~/Role 13~nt~(
I {!m P"le ment!n g ~op~ln a'~r)
Facilitator, Promoter
Financier
Housing and Comm[Inity
Development Department
Housing and Community
Development Department,
Planning Department
Leisure So.ices Department,
Dubuque Main Street Ltd.
Dubuque Main S[reet Ltd.
Existing S~aff Resources
Budget Decision Item
City Council Policy Decision,
Existing StaE Resources,
Legal Fees
Budget Decision item
Action Matrix
Residential Living
Downtown ~
~latrlx
Residentla~ Living
Priority AGtlons Implam~nt~tlon Olty Role
Tasks
Polio'/Maker, Financier
mplemen[ the Ci[Vs design guidelir~es for Regulator Housing and CommuniW BxlsUng Staff Resources
3~vcntown projeots - menrbodng their Development Depaltment, Building
Downtown Dubuque Master Plan
Action Matrix by Timeframe
Transportation
Dewntown I~ ~ Master Plan
Transpo~lation
Matrix
Transportation
Tasks
2ont[nue dialogue with lows DOT Impleme~tar, Faoit[ttaor City Manage~s Offloe Publl~ City Counoll Polloy
egarding design, funding and timing NO ks Departmen, Dubuque Existing Staff Resoumea
)f [n[erchan§e improvement~ fram US tires Chamber of Commerce
$1 / 151 to the por~ as described in the
3orr of Dubuque Mas[er Plan
4a
-- ~,dvocate f'~r tadera~ funds to build a FtaanGier, Facilitator E~onomio Development Existing Staff Resources
~ulti-modal ~acility in the Port of }epa~ment
3;buque, includinti a trans{t hub
7b
-- Issue an RFP and prepare an updated mplementer Economic Developme~- ;iLy Council Policy Decision,
downtown transportation plan Department, Public Works ~udget Decision item, Planning
Ltd.
Transportation
Public Work~ Depariment
Regulator, Implementer
=ublic Works Department,
3ubuque Ama Chamber of
Council Policy Decision
DUBUQUE OFFICE
290 MAIN STREET
DUBUQUE, IOWA 52004-0267
F~O. BOX 267
I-I NEW YORK OFFICE
546 46TH AVENUE
LI. CITY, NEW YORK 11101
TEL. 718-784-4800
January 22, 2004
Dubuque City Council
City Hall - 50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Attn: Ms. Laura Carstens
Subject: Comprehensive Downtown Master Plan
Fischer Companies personnel have reviewed the above documentation - hence it
is hereby requested that Council approve same for the overall development and
betterment of Downtown Dubuque.
Thank you for your consideration.
~ncerely,
i ~[ames M. Pfohl
k/President
~m EB O~ 04:Z7p KeIl~ Mu~ehl
tSS35883877
January 28, 2004
Planning Sen, ices Department
City_ Hall
50 West 13'~ S~reet
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council Members,
1LE: Downtown Master P!~n
Capri College supports thc Downtown Master Plan. With *.he exception ora few minor
details (transportation), the actions planned to revitalize the downtown economy seem
worthwkile. If the limited mount ofinvesmaent dollars are used to directly improve our
downtown and not on consu~tmats, feasibility stndies, etc, the plan should be a success.
We feel that if there is not convenient parking for a business, people wilt not fide a ~rolley
to get there, they just won't go. Angled, metered parking, even at the coat of sidewalk
~x4dth is the best way to help a nearby business. Diamond Jo and Grand Harbor, if deemed
necessary, shotfld fund trolleys to the ice harbor.
Best wishes.
Charles Fiegen
Matthew' Fiegen
Capri College