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Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland Construction 'M1 . RESOLUTION NO. 328-00 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER DISCOVERY CENTER WETLAND CONSTRUCTION IN THE ICE HARBOR, THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HARBOR WALK AROUND THE EDGE OF THE ICE HARBOR, AND THE INSTAllATION OF BOAT DOCKS Whereas, the Dubuque Historical Society is proposing to construct the Mississippi River Discovery Center in the Ice Harbor, and a portion of the development includes the construction of a proposed wetland area along the northwest corner of the Ice Harbor; and Whereas, a permit application is required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque is the owner ofthe property and the Dubuque County Historical Society is leasing the property, the permit application must be executed by both parties; and Whereas, the City Council ofthe City of Dubuque approves the terms and conditions of said permit application. . NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit application for the construction of a wetland along the northwest corner of the Ice Harbor, in conjunction with the Mississippi River Discovery Center Project and Harbor Walk around the westerly edge of the Ice Harbor, and the installation of modular transient boat docks, along the westerly edge of the Ice Harbor, be and hereby is approved. Section 2. That the City Manager be authorized and directed to execute four (4) copies of the permit application and forward them along with the signature of the Dubuque County Historical Society to the U.S. Corps of Engineers for further review and comment by various Federal, State, and Local agencies. Passed, adopted and approved this 17th day of July ,2000. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk " . . JOINT APPLICATION FORM . ITEMS I MIO 2 FOR AOENCY USE I. A~plication Numblr I 2.0.11 Rlceived J. A~IO~. (SEE S;>::CI),L 1/ISTRUCTIONS I N)'ME, !.I),ILING AODRESS AND TELEPHONE NUM3ERS J.. Applic.nt Jb. A;>plic.nt Jc. A;>plic.nt Dubuque Historical Society City of Dubuque P.O. Box 266 50 West 13th Street Dubuaue IA 'i2004-0?hh I~ . IA <;?OOl Business 13191557, 9545 eusinm(3191589.4210 Businus ( I . Home ( I Home ( I . Horn. ( I . 4J.~ led Agent ( II.ny I /fJ' /J 4b, Authorizld Aglnt ( It In'f I 4c. Authorlzld Agent ( It any I ( /) () 1 . .I .J~ f/~ I 7,,-0 5---11) -...) ~ II :;:;-. ~ 1:So.. 1. ~~. 7-;;:::; Ii' pnone <?/t' ~r:) ~ 1 ~ 1/ r Phone ( I . Pnone ( ) . 5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND REMAAKS: Hydraulic filling with dredged sand in the Ice Harbor located in the City of Dubuque to create a museum wetlands. Earth retaining system adj acent to the harbor for a new river walk and emergency access drive. Prefabricated, modular boat docks for private vessels with varying slip lengths. Refer to the attached drawings for a graphic illustration. I. IMMEDIATE AND ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS: See attached list and map 7. PROJECT LOCATION STREET, ROAD OR OTHER DESCRIPTIVE LOCATION OU),RTER SECTION TOWNSHIP AANG E LEG),L Ice Harbor OESCR. 25/30 IN OR NEAR CITY OR TOWN Dubuque W),TERWAY RIVER MILE COUNTY I STATE I ZIP CODE I Dubuque IA 52001 Mississippi River 580 I.D.tl Iclivlt, Is proposed to commence Summer 2000 Date activit,! Is elr'ec~ed to be completed t. Is Iny ponion 01 the Iclivily lor which lulhorlzallon Is sought now compllte? - YES -L NO It Inswer Is "YES' givI reuons In tne projec~ Descriplion Ind Remarks section. Month ond V..r the .cli'/ily was compleled Indicate the edsting work on dr.Jwings. 10. list all ~pprovals or certitication and denials received from ott'ler fedu.I,ln:.rst"te. s:.at. or loc.!1 agtncits tor structures, construction, discharges or oCher activities desl;rioed in tllis Ippllc.tion. ISSUING AGENCY TYPE APPROVAL IDENTIFIC),TION /10. DATE OF APPLIC),TIOII D)'TE OF APPROV),L DATE OF DE/lI)'L II. COIISE/IT TO ENTER PROPERTY LISTED IN PART 7 ABOVE IS HERE!lY CAANTEO. Negotiating Lease YES [ J NO [ ) 12. APPLICATION VERIFIC),T10/l (SEE SPECI),L IIlSTRUCTIONS) Appllc3tion Is her<<!:It m3de for the acti'Jities descri~ed herein. I certify t:ut I am hmili.1r wi::-t t:1e l.,torm3~ion con:.1i:a':: In t:'ll 5;:Jplic3:icn. ...,d th3~ to tne best ot r;'./ kno'~led'ge and beli.,t. such Intorm.stion is true. cample:t, and accur.1:~. I turther etr:irl t~ut I posuss tMe au::-torifl to und'!r"...!ke the proposed a.:tj',ities. Signature of Applic3nt or Authorizi:j Agent 0.:. Signature of A;>plic.!nt or Authori::ed Agent D.J:e Sign.ture of Applicant or Authorized Agonl OJ:, IOWA DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES ATTN: SOVEREIGN LANDS 'O~A DEPT. 0= NATURAL RESOJRCES ATTN: FLOODPLAIN PERMITS A"'?L I C";.'iT CO.::>Y SEPT 1987 C()h?S OF ,~~CI~i~ER~ vu .'-..i." t.: ~ ..... 0 lJ. 'Ji1dclyn J.....ao:r- QMUI '3110{ SlN~W~^OHdWI H08HVH ~:JI HUN~:J AH~^O:JSIO H~^IH IddlSSISSIW ';::r d 'SlIO~ '1ll S1I33NI! .n"a I :III p.~..q:l )IriS :la U.M.8.lQ :.10.1 pan'III a: ~~ 20 'i'" ~~~ i:i~~ ~~~ ~~U'l !;l.....~ w'"~ !II :a ~ ~ ~ ~ C:} ~ ~i e i e IH###H#W . L'6. 'N!I'.im) TilZVH :)1008 0131.::1 uond,.I:Jaaa loafoJ:d 8 VI o a.>: ou 0:0 0.0 ~ ii' < ~ ... .. on r Cl'" z>: "'u ~< 1;5 I!' \ " ", I \'" >- :l '-------------..-..-.----..-------------..------... ~ i a ~ . I~ ~ D ,~:: . CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM July 13, 2000 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Corps of Engineers Construction Permit Application for the Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland Construction . Public Works Director Mike Koch is requesting approval of the u.s. Army Corps of Engineers 404 Construction Permit Application for the proposed improvements in the Ice Harbor in conjunction with the Mississippi River Discovery Center and Riverwalk Projects. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. MCVM/dd Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Tim Moerman, Assistant City Manager Mike Koch, Public Works Director . . . . ~ ~ CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM July 11, 2000 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director jJj/~ SUBJECT: Corps of Engineers Construction Permit Application for the Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland Construction in the Ice Harbor, the Construction of the Harbor Walk Around the Edge of the Ice Harbor, and the Installation of Boat Docks INTRODUCTION The enclosed resolution authorizes the City Manager to sign the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 Construction Permit Application for the proposed improvements in the Ice Harbor in conjunction with the Mississippi River Discovery Center and Riverwalk Projects. DISCUSSION A part of the Mississippi River Discovery Center Project in the Ice Harbor area includes the construction of a proposed wetland area along the northwest corner of the Ice Harbor. The proposed wetland area will be approximately 1.4 acres and will extend beyond the existing shoreline into the Ice Harbor as illustrated on the attached preliminary site plan. Adjacent to the wetland area, the City is proposing to construct a Harbor Walk around the westerly edge of the Ice Harbor which will connect the Riverwalk to the Heritage Trail southerly extensio~. The proposed Harbor Walk will extend beyond the existing shoreline into the Ice H~bor with a retaining wall structure at the water edge. The retaining wall structure is required to allow adequate clear zone separation between the existing railroad tracks and the proposed pedestrian Harbor Walk. Adjacent to the wetland area and Harbor Walk, the City is proposing to install modular transient boat docks along the westerly edge of the Ice Harbor. The boat docks will extend from the wetland area to the Coast Guard facility. Since the City is a developing partner and will be leasing land to the Dubuque County Historical Society for their phase of the project, the City is required to join with the Historical Society in applying for the Corps Permit. . . . The 404 Construction Permit Application will be submitted as a preliminary plan in an attempt to initiate the review and comment process by the various federal, state and local agencies as required by the permit process. Since the permit process can be quite lengthy, if potential concerns are brought forth early, they can be addressed during the initial design stages, thus allowing the permit process to proceed with minimal delays. As part of the preliminary review process and prior to proceeding with the actual project, the effect of the storm water storage capacity and the operating conditions of the Ice Harbor must be fully evaluated. Any loss of holding capacity in the Ice Harbor basin must be mitigated by either additional pumping capacity or revised operational procedures for the basin to close the gates at a lower river stage than it has been historically operated. Prior to receiving City approval and Corps permit authorization, final construction plans and specifications will be submitted for approval and include a comprehensive report on the storm water storage capacity of the Ice Harbor. Any proposed changes and mitigation measures to the operating procedures of the Ice Harbor will be subject to the concurrence of the City, the Corps and Ice Harbor property stakeholders. Receipt of a permit does not bind the City to perform the work; it merely authorizes the work to be done. RECOMMENDA TION I would recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404 Construction Permit Application with preliminary plans for the construction of the Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland Project, the construction of the Harbor Walk around the edge of the Ice Harbor and the installation of boat docks. 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