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MEMORANDUM
July 27,2004
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District
Economic Development Director Bill Baum recommends City Council adoption of an
amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District and that a public hearing be set for August 2, 2004. This amendment identifies
the Stealth Race Car property as a possible acquisition site that may be needed for
street access and/or to facilitate development as it adjoins the larger, former Dubuque
Hardwoods site and would create a 4-way intersection at Adams Street.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
William Baum, Economic Development Director
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
July 26, 2004
FROM:
Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
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TO:
SUBJECT: Amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal District
Introduction
The purpose of this memorandum is to forward for City Council review and approval an
amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District. The proposed Plan amendment and resolution adopting the amendment are
attached. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the amendment August 2,
2004.
Background
On June 21,2004, the City Council approved a Resolution of Necessity finding that an
amendment of the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District would further redevelopment efforts that met the purposes and objectives of the
Plan. Staff prepared an amendment to the urban renewal plan for the district per the
directive of the City Council.
The Plan amendment was reviewed by the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
at a meeting held July 21, 2004. The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission has
forwarded its recommendations to the City Council affirming that the proposed Plan
amendment is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan for redevelopment of the
greater downtown area.
An opportunity was provided on July 15, 2004 for consultation with the affected taxing
entities as required by State law. No comments were received from the taxing bodies
regarding the proposed amendment.
Discussion
The proposed amendment to the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Plan will make the
following changes:
1) Language will be added to Section G. Land Acquisition and Disposition of the
Plan to indicate that property has been identified for possible
acquisition/disposition.
2) A map will be included as an attachment to identify the Stealth Race Car
property as a possible acquisition.
The property identified may be needed for street access and/or to facilitate
development as it adjoins the larger, former Dubuque Hardwoods site and would create
a 4-way intersection at Adams Street.
Recommendation
I recommend that the attached amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District be adopted. Adoption of the amendment will support
both public and private redevelopment efforts in the greater downtown area consistent
with the purposes and objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan and also in accord with the
Port of Dubuque Master Plan and Design Standards and the Downtown Master Plan.
Action Step
The Action Step for the City Council is to adopt the attached Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 319-04
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
FOR THE GREATER DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT.
Whereas, on June 21,2004, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
authorized the preparation of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan (the
"Plan") for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District (the "District"); and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque's primary objective in amending this Plan is to
provide opportunities for further redevelopment and reinvestment in the District; and
Whereas, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission has reviewed the
proposed Plan amendment and has found that said document is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan for the development of the City of Dubuque as a whole and has
transmitted its findings to the City Council; and
Whereas, a consultation process has been undertaken with affected taxing
entities in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa with no written objections
or recommended changes to the Plan received; and
Whereas, the City Council, in accordance with Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa,
has held a public hearing on the proposed Plan amendment after public notice thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District, attached hereto and made reference to herein, be
approved.
Section 2. That the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa is hereby authorized
and directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution along with the Amendment in the
office of the Dubuque County Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of August, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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Proposed Amendment to the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Plan:
G. LAND ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION
The City of Dubuque is prepared to acquire and dispose of property in support of
the development and redevelopment of the District within the parameters set
forth below.
1. Land Acquisition: The City may acquire property for private development
or redevelopment by contractual agreement or by right of eminent domain. The
City reserves the right to acquire, by negotiation or eminent domain, property
rights required for the construction or reconstruction of streets and public utilities,
or any other public facility or improvement. No propertiec me identified for I
acquicition in thic Plan. Potential acquisition parcels are identified on Attachment
F Acquisition/Disposition Map.
2. Land Disposition: Publicly held land will be sold for the development of
viable uses consistent with this Plan, and not for purposes of speculation.
Land will be disposed of in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter
403 of the Iowa Code, Urban Renewal Law. Developers and redevelopers will
be selected on the basis of the quality of their proposals and their ability to carry
out such proposals while complying with the requirements of this Plan.
Developers and redevelopers will be required by contractual agreement to
observe the Land Use Requirements and Planning and Design Criteria of this
Plan. The contract and other disposition documents will set forth the provisions,
standards and criteria for achieving the objectives and requirements outlined in
this Plan.
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MEMORANDUM
June 15, 2004
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C, Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution of Necessity to Amend the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District
Economic Development Director Bill Baum recommends City Council approval of a
Resolution of Necessity that begins the process of amending the Urban Renewal Plan
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District to identify the Stealth Race Cars
property for potential acquisition, It is further recommended that this matter be set for
public hearing on August 2, 2004,
The City is interested in acquiring the Stealth Race Cars property, owned by Terry and
Linda Weidemann, located along 5th Street at the entrance to the Port of Dubuque, The
property will likely be needed for street access and/or to facilitate development as it
adjoins the larger, former Dubuque Hardwoods site and would create a 4-way
intersection at Adams Street. The proposed amendment will add language to Section
G, Land Acquisition and Disposition of the Plan to indicate that the property has been
identified for possible acquisition/disposition and a map will be added identifying the
parcel.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C, Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
William Baum, Economic Development Director
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
June 11, 2004
FROM:
Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
William Baum, Economic Development Director ~~
TO:
SUBJECT: Resolution of Necessity to Amend the Urban Renewal Plan for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
Introduction
This memorandum presents for City Council consideration a Resolution of Necessity
that begins the process of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District to identify the Stealth Race Cars property for
potential acquisition, The attached Resolution sets a public hearing to consider the
new plan for August 2, 2004,
Background
On April 19, 2004, the City Council approved the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District that combined the former Downtown Dubuque and
Ice Harbor Urban Renewal Districts. The merged plan did not identify any property as
acquisition parcels for economic development purposes,
Discussion
The City is interested in acquiring the Stealth Race Cars property, owned by Terry and
Linda Weidemann, located along 5th Street at the entrance to the Port of Dubuque, The
property will likely be needed for street access and/or to facilitate development as it
adjoins the larger, former Dubuque Hardwoods site and would create a 4-way
intersection at Adams Street. The proposed amendment will add language to Section
G, Land Acquisition and Disposition of the Plan to indicate that the property has been
identified for possible acquisition/ disposition and a map will be added identifying the
parcel.
The attached Resolution directs staff to prepare an amendment to the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal Plan and to forward the proposed plan to the Lon9 Range
Planning Advisory Commission for their review and comment. This is required by
Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code along with a consultation process that involves all
affected taxing entities, Those taxing entities, the County, School Board and
community college, have an opportunity to comment on the proposed plan prior to the
required public hearing, but they cannot block adoption of the plan.
City Council public hearing on the proposed amendment to the Greater Downtown
Urban Renewal Plan will be scheduled for August 2, 2004, The Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission will review the amendment at their July meeting, and staff will
conduct the consultation with the taxing entities prior to the public hearing,
Recommendation
I recommend the City Council adopt the attached Resolution of Necessity that begins
the process of amending the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal Plan, The amendment
will allow the City to acquire property in the Port of Dubuque for redevelopment
purposes.
Action Step
The action step for the City Council is to adopt the Resolution of Necessity attached to
this memorandum.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FINDING THAT AN AMENDMENT TO THE
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE GREATER DOWNTOWN URBAN
RENEWAL DISTRICT IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque adopted an Urban Renewal Plan
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District on April 19, 2005 by Resolution 170-04
to stimulate and guide public and private investment within the District; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque has determined that an
amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District will provide redevelopment opportunities which will further the purposes and
objectives of the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque shall undertake the urban renewal actions specified
in the Urban Renewal Plan, pursuant to the powers granted to it under Chapter 403 of the
Iowa Code, Urban Renewal Law, and Chapter 15A of the Iowa Code; and
Whereas, Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code requires that before an urban renewal
plan may be modified, the City Council must adopt a resolution of necessity and provide
for a process of review and consultation prior to adoption of an amended and restated
plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1, That an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District is necessary and appropriate to facilitate the proper
growth and development of the community in accordance with sound planning and local
community objectives,
Section 2, That the City Manager is authorized and directed to prepare an
Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District, to forward said Plan to the City's Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
for review and comment and to begin the consultation process required by law with
affected taxing entities,
Section 3. That the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of a public hearing on
the adoption of an Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater
Downtown Urban Renewal District to be held on August 2, 2004 at 6:30 p.m, in the
Carnegie-Stout Public Library Auditorium, 360 W, 11th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
and that said notice shall generally identify the area covered by the Amended and
Restated Plan and the general scope of the amendment.
Section 4. That the City Clerk is further directed to send by ordinary mail a copy
of said notice of public hearing to the Dubuque Community School District, the County
Board of Supervisors and the Northeast Iowa Community College, as the affected
taxing entities,
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of June, 2004,
Terrance M, Duggan, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeanne F, Schneider, City Clerk
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Planning Services Department
City Hall
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 520014864
(563) 589.4210 office
(563) 589.4221 fax
(563) 690.6678 TOO
P lanning@cityofdubuque.org
www.cityofdubuque.org
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July 26, 2004
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Re: Amendment to Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Plan
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
The City of Dubuque's Long Range Planning Advisory Commission has reviewed a
request for a proposed amendment to the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District
Plan, The staff report and related materials are attached for your review.
Discussion
Pam Myrhe, Economic Development Planner, spoke in favor of the request. The
proposed amendment will make the following changes:
~ Language will be added to Section G. Land Acquisition and Disposition of the
Plan to indicate that property has been identified for possible
acquisition/disposition.
~ A map will be included as an attachment to identify the Stealth Race Car
property as a possible property for acquisition.
The property identified may be needed for street access, and/or to facilitate
development as it adjoins the former Dubuque Hardwoods site, and would create a
four-way intersection at Adams Street.
By City Code, the Commission is to review new and amended urban renewal plans for
their consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan,
There were no public comments.
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission discussed the request, noting the
Plan's consistency with the Comprehensive Plan,
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Recommendation
By a vote of 4-0, the Long Range Planning Commission supports the proposed
amendment to the Downtown Urban Renewal District Plan as consistent with the City's
Comprehensive Plan, and supports City Council adoption of the amendment.
Respectfully submitted,
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David Wm, Rusk, Chairperson
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
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