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Mines of Spain_National Scenic Byways GrantMasterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque knerd All-America City hill! 2007 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Mines of Spain Land Acquisition -- Scenic Byways Grant Application DATE: December 12, 2011 Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval of the submission of an application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2012 National Scenic Byway grant funds for the Mines of Spain Land Acquisition Project. The $500,000 Scenic Byways grant application is for $384,000 for the Gansen property acquisition, plus $112,000 for the Bottoms property acquisition, and closing costs of $4,000 The local match for the Scenic Byway grant includes the City's $200,000 REAP (Resource and Enhancement Protection) grant from the IDNR for acquisition of the Bottoms property. The City has committed up to $100,000 from General Fund monies toward Mines of Spain land acquisition. Local match also will come from the Friends group, which has committed to raising at least $50,000 to support the land acquisition. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. ititilv Pr4-47;45A, Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque * * * ** AII•AmerieaCity 2007 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager2 SUBJECT: Mines of Spain Land Acquisition -- Scenic Byways Grant Application DATE: December 12, 2011 Introduction This memo transmits an application to the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for $500,000 in FY 2012 National Scenic Byways grant funds for the Mines of Spain Land Acquisition project. Discussion This project will enable the City of Dubuque to acquire 100 acres of agricultural land for resource protection, interpretation, and conservation purposes as an important addition to the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. The City is working on the project in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Friends of the Mines of Spain, and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation on land acquisition to expand the state park. The Foundation has acquired the 52 -acre Bottoms property adjacent to the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and the state park. The City has a purchase agreement with the Foundation for the Bottoms property, at a cost of $312,000. Cost estimates are being finalized for removal of farm structures and capping the well on the Bottoms property. The Gansens are willing sellers of their adjoining 48 -acre parcel that abuts the Bottoms property on the west and the state park on the north. The Gansen property abuts U.S. Highway 61/151/52 on the west, which is designated as the Great River Road National Scenic Byway through this portion of Iowa. The Scenic Byways grant application is for $384,000 for the Gansen property, plus $112,000 for the Bottoms property and closing costs of $4,000. Budget Impact The $500,000 Scenic Byways grant application is for $384,000 for the Gansen property acquisition, plus $112,000 for the Bottoms property acquisition, and closing costs of $4,000. 1 Mines of Spain Land Acquisition -- Scenic Byways Grant Application The local match for the Scenic Byway grant includes the City's $200,000 REAP (Resource and Enhancement Protection) grant from the IDNR for acquisition of the Bottoms property. The City has committed up to $100,000 from General Fund monies toward Mines of Spain land acquisition. Local match also will come from the Friends group, which has committed to raising at least $50,000 to support the land acquisition. The City has committed to apply for additional grants to cover the acquisition costs, plus whatever the Friends of the Mines of Spain and the IDNR would contribute, to acquire the land for the state park. This Scenic Byways grant round was the first opportunity. The Scenic Byways grant application was submitted to the IDOT by their December 6, 2011 deadline. If the City Council chooses not to pursue this funding, the application will be withdrawn. Recommendation I recommend that the City Council approve the submission of the Scenic Byways grant application to the IDOT for the Mines of Spain Land Acquisition Project. Attachments cc: Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager Jenny Larson, Budget Director F: \USERS \LCARSTEN \WP \COUNCIL \Memo MVM BywayGrant App MOS Land Acquisition.doc 2 Planning Services Department City Hall 50 West 13th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 -4864 (563) 589 -4210 phone (563) 589-4221 fax (563) 690 -6678 TDD planning@cityofdubuque.org Troy Siefert Office of Systems Planning Iowa Department of Transportation 800 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 THE CITY OF Masterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque All- Amedcacnr 11111' 2007 December 2, 2011 RE: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain -- National Scenic Byways Grant Application SB- 2012 -IA -57061 Dear Troy, The City of Dubuque is pleased to submit a 2012 National Scenic Byways grant application for the Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain project. The City is working on the project in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Friends of the Mines of Spain, and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. Enclosed are eighteen (18) original hard copies of the application and all supporting material. In addition, the online application was submitted on December 2, 2011. Please contact me with any questions or for further information. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Lr\O. Laura Carstens Planning Services Manager Enclosures cc: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Marie Ware, Leisures Services Manager Brian Fankhauser, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation Douglas Olk, Friends of the Mines of Spain Wayne Buchholz, Mines of Spain State Recreation Area F:IUSERSILCARSTENIWP \Mines of Spain\MOS Land Acquisition NSB Grant\MOS Land NSB Grant app letter.doc Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork ,,o'"0 4, Project Summary 2012 NSBPy '� SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for � Mines of Spain �vSEo� State Submission Date not submitted Division Submission Date not submitted State Priority 0 This application must be completed online at http: / /www.bywaysonline.org /grants /, and submitted electronically and in printed form. Application Checklist The following statements are for informative purposes. Please read and check each statement. • I understand that this is a reimbursement program - funds are not available up- front. • I have reviewed and responded to the Complete Application statements as outlined in the Grants Guidance. • I have been in touch with the State scenic byway coordinator and have responded to recommendations or requirements of the State. • I have verified with the State byway coordinator that this proposed project can receive authorization to proceed from the State and FHWA division before the end of the fiscal year for which the application is made. Project Category Which category best describes the location of this project? • Project that is associated with a highway that has been designated as a National Scenic Byway, All - American Road, or one of America's Byways. o Project along a State or Indian tribe scenic byway that is carried out to make the byway eligible for designation as a National Scenic Byway, an All- American Road, or one of America's Byways. o Project that is associated with the development of a State or Indian tribe scenic byway program. o Project along a State or Indian tribe scenic byway. Choose from the following categories of eligible work the type that best fits your project. o Byway Programs o Corridor Management o Safety Improvements o Byway Facilities o Access to Recreation • Resource Protection o Interpretive Information o Marketing Is this application a resubmission of an unfunded project from a previous year? o Yes • No 1 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain Project Location State(s) involved in project: Iowa Indicate the byway's regional location within the State. Reference prominent landmarks such as parallel major highways, natural features, counties, or large cities, that makes the byway(s) easy to locate in a road atlas. The Byway is in eastern Iowa along the Mississipi River from Lansing to Keokuk. Major cities: Davenport and Dubuque. Major highways: 61, 52, and 67. Briefly describe the project's location(s) on the byway using references to route numbers, byway gateway communities, project location communities and landmarks so any reviewer can identify the project sites. The project is located on Bellevue Heights Road off U.S. 52. It abuts the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area on the north and east, and U.S. Highways 61/151/52, the Byway, on the west. The project is adjacent to the park's byway interpretive center, Associated Byways State Byway Name IA Great River Road - Iowa Is this project consistent with the Corridor Management Plan(s) for the byway(s) involved? • Yes o No / CMP not available Congressional Districts State District Representative (at time of application) IA 1 Braley, Brice L. Abstract Project Description Complete the sentence "This project will..." before adding remaining information. This project will enable the City of Dubuque to acquire 100 acres of agricultural land along the byway for resource protection and conservation purposes as an important addition to the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, and will expand amenities for the byway traveler, secure a buffer from incompatible uses, create additional wildlife habitat, preserve historic and cultural resources, and provide indirect job creation and contribute to economic competitiveness of the U. S. over the long -term through eco- tourism & visitor attraction. The City is working in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the Friends of the Mincs of Spain, and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. Byway Benefits Complete the sentence This project benefits the byway traveler by..." before adding remaining information. 2 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain The project benefits the byway traveler by: the creation of a buffer for the Byway, the Mines of Spain State Park, and the adjacent E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center from encroaching incompatible development and loss of scenic areas; protection of the historical, archeological, cultural, and natural resources we anticipate are on the property; restoration of native landscape to improve and expand wildlife habitat, stormwater management, scenic views, and overall traveler experience; and opportunities to expand parking, interpretive signagc, and new amenities such as camping to offer new travel experiences at the park. The project will enhance economic competitveness through visitor attraction. Narrative Project Summary Completely describe all the major elements of your proposed project in a concise but complete summary. The Mines of Spain State Recreation Area consists of 1,387 acres of forest and prairie along the Mississippi River in Dubuque County near the city of Dubuque. This state park is a National Historic Landmark and a state preserve. The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center serves as a visitor information center and park office for the Mines of Spain. It is a Great River Road Interpretive Center. The park is generally bounded by the Mississippi River on the east, Catfish Creek on the north, Old Massey Road and Bellevue Heights Road and U.S. Highway 52 on the south, and Granger Creek and U.S. Highway 61/151/52 on the west. This project will enable the City of Dubuque to acquire 100 acres of agricultural land along the byway for resource protection and conservation purposes as an important scenic addition to the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and an opportunity to foster indirect job creation and economic competitiveness through visitor attraction. The land acquisition consists of two sites: the Bottoms property and the Gansen property. The Bottoms property is a 52 -acre site of time parcels located at 9097 Bellevue Heights Road, Dubuque, Iowa. The Bottoms property abuts the Mines of Spain State Park on the north, and the 30 -acre E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center on the east. The Gansen property is a 48 -acre parcel that lies east of U.S. Highway 61/151/52 and north of Bellevue Heights Road. The Gansen property abuts the Mines of Spain State Park on the north, and the Bottoms property on the east. The Gansen property abuts U.S. Highway 61/151/52 on the west, which is designated as the Great River Road National Scenic Byway through this portion of Iowa. The City is working in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Friends of the Mines of Spain (FOMOS), and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) on the project. The FOMOS is a non - profit corporation whose mission is to inform and educate the public on nature, ecology, conservation, greenbelt concept, natural history, archeology, and current events pertaining to the Mines of Spain. The (INHF) is a statewide private nonprofit conservation organization. The IDNR owns and manages the Mines of Spain, which was protected as a State Recreation Area in 1981. The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and 30 acres of surrounding land is owned by the City of Dubuque. The Center is managed by the IDNR. The FOMOS assists the Park Staff with administration of the Mines of Spain and the Interpretive Center. The FOMOS recently raised $1.8 million to renovate and expand the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center building and install new exhibits. The IDNR supports expansion of the land they manage and would, over time, create habitat and park amenities in this new 100 acres if they were acquired by the City. The land will also provide a buffer to surrounding development for the Mines of Spain. On August 20, 2011, the 52 acres of Bottoms property adjacent to the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center came up for auction. Fortunately, the INHF was able to acquire the Bottoms property. The City of Dubuque has signed a purchase agreement with the INHF for the Bottoms property, successfully applied for a $200,000 REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection) grant from the IDNR, and committed $100,000 of City General Fund monies to the land acquisition project. The FOMOS has committed to raising at least $50,000 to support the land acquisition, and the INHF is assisting with this effort. The IDNR has committed to develop a master park plan 3 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain for the 100 -acre site as an amendment to the existing Master Plan for the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Local match represents 41% of the project cost. The Bottoms property includes a farmstead with several buildings, including a house, garage, barns, and outbuildings which must be removed from the property due to their poor condition and a well that must be capped per Dubuque County and State health codes. The estimated cost of site prep to accomplish this work is $40,000. The Gansen property is agricultural land with no structures. Benefit to Byway Traveler Describe how the proposed project will benefit a byway traveler, add to their travel experience or fulfill an important objective of your CMP. PRIMARY OBJECTIVES The primary objectives of the project are: to improve the traveler's experience, to enhance interpretation, to expand educational opportunities, to protect resources at this Great River Road Inteipretive Center, and to foster indiercct job creation and economic competitiveness through heritage tourism, eco- tourism, and visitor attraction. The project benefits the byway traveler by: the creation of a buffer for the Byway, the Mines of Spain State Park, and the adjacent E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center from encroaching incompatible development and loss of scenic areas; protection of the historical, archeological, cultural, and natural resources we anticipate are on the property; restoration of native landscape to improve and expand wildlife habitat, stormwater management, scenic views, and the overall traveler experience; and opportunities to expand parking, interpretive signage, and new amenities such as camping to offer new travel experiences at the park. The 1,387 -acre Mines of Spain State Recreation Area has served as a focal point for environmental and cultural educational programs and interpretive activities for the tri -state area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin for many years. Burgeoning interest in the rich history of the tri -state area and growing awareness of the significance of the Mississippi River and its watershed has created greater demands for protection of natural resources. Continued success and growth in byway visitation, interpretation and education are significantly improved by the planned expansion of the Mines of Spain adjacent to the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center. ENVIRONMENTAL, HISTORIC, AND CULTURAL FEATURES & BENEFITS OF PROJECT The Mines of Spain State Recreation Area includes woodlands, prairie, and blufflands that overlook the Mississippi River along a 3 -mile shoreline. Trails connect visitors to a farm site, forests, prairies, archeological sites, and wetlands. This National Historic Landmark preserves rare riverfront habitat and also contains thousands of years of human history dating from the early Mississippian period through the early 20th century. Some of these resources include: 3 miles of Mississippi River shoreline, 20 miles of hiking trails, 5 miles of cross country ski trails, 4 interpretive trails, 252 archaeological sites, historical monuments and a variety of wildlife. The state park also boasts some of the most diverse ecological habitats ranging from blufflands that overlook the river to 320+ acres of tall grass prairies, 959+ acres of forested woodlands and 18 acres of wetland. It is home to 468 plant species, 37 animal species, and 213 bird species. The site features Julien Dubuque Monument, Horseshoe Bluff, Catfish Creek, and countless lead mines. The Mines of Spain includes a variety of interesting land forms, plant species and communities, animals and water types. A large portion of the area is rugged, wooded Mississippi River bluffland. While much of the original timber along the River was logged off during the steamboat era (1865 - 1880), portions of the Mines of Spain were left untouched, leaving us with burr oak trees today that are over 250 years old. Portions of the park have seen diverse use over the years: cattle grazing, row cropping, logging, mining and quarrying. Other portions remain much as they were when Julien Dubuque arrived. The tall grass prairies, hill top prairies and savanna areas are burned on a five year rotation. Plans are to restore five savanna areas that lay adjacent to prairies sites. The earliest known inhabitants of the Mines of Spain were the Meskwaki. Their village was located at the mouth of Catfish Creek, just south of where the Julien Dubuque Monument now stands. From this site, the Meskwaki carried on a fur trade with French voyagers. They worked the lead mines from prior to the Revolutionary War. There is evidence of 4 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain prehistoric Native American cultures, some dating back as much as 8,000 years. Mounds, village sites, rock shelters, trading post sites, and campsites dot the landscape. Julien Dubuque was the first European to settle in what is now Iowa in 1788. In 1796, he received a land grant from the Governor of Spain, which gave him permission to work the 189- square mile area owned by Spain and known as "Mines of Spain." Lead mining was a major part of this area's history, first by the Native Americans, and in later years (late 1830s through 1850s) by European miners and farmers. The Civil War renewed lead mining activity which waned after the war, but continued until 1914. National Historic Designations: The Mines of Spain Area Rural Community Archeological District, Lead Mining Community Archeological District, and Prehistoric District, and the Dubuque Trading Post—Village of Kettle Chief Archeological District were listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. In 1993, the Mines of Spain, which includes the Julien Dubuque Monument, was designated as a National Historic Landmark. The Mines of Spain Recreation Area was designated in 2005 as a Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area site. Local Designations: The Julien Dubuque Monument, built in 1897 on the site where Dubuque was buried, sits high above the Mississippi River and provides the "landmark" for the Mines of Spain. Owned by the State of Iowa, the Monument was listed in the National Register in 1988. It was protected as a City Landmark in 1993. These environmental, historic, and cultural features and benefits of the project will enhance the economic competitiveness through heritage tourism, eco- tourism and visitor attraction as further discussed below. CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN This project fulfills goals in the 2006 Iowa Great River Road Corridor Management Plan (CMP): It will increase the identification and protection of the resources along the Great River Road; it will expand local citizen awareness of the resources and importance of the Great River Road; and it will provide new travel experiences through effective interpretation and promotion of the Great River Road - by encouraging exploration and interpretation of the statewide natural resources. This important addition to Mines of Spain will make it possible to offer the following benefits to the byway traveler as it fulfills objectives of the 2006 CMP: A. Preserve scenic lands along the Highway 52 scenic byway at the entrance to Mines of Spain and the Interpretive Center —and at the same time, make it possible for people to enjoy extraordinary views of the valley and Mines of Spain from this site. B. Provide better access and parking for visitors to the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center, which is adjacent to the project. This is important for safety, as people sometimes have to park on roadsides now when they attend the most popular programs. C. Restore lands near the interpretive center to native vegetation — making it easier for the center's naturalists to host educational programs and experiences of Iowa prairie, savanna and woodland. D. Improve water quality in Catfish Creek and Granger Creek when the current fields are restored to vegetation, cutting the levels of soil loss into the creeks. IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE BYWAY TRAVELER'S EXPERIENCE The City of Dubuque is seeking private, state and federal funds to expand the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area to include more space for educational purposes while protecting natural resources and scenic viewsheds. With the 100 -acre expansion, we envision an increase of interpretive programs, an increase in visitation, and an increase in partnerships with other organizations that are interested in the future of the tri -state area's historical, archeological, and natural resources. The outcome will be to provide a place for expanded education, a greater variety of experiences for the visitor and a focus on environmental stewardship and sustainability. We look to create an atmosphere for heritage tourism and eco- 5 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain tourism to attract more visitors to the community and to the park, enhancing economic competitiveness and tourism job creation/retention. The project also will provide indirect job creation based on national studies of where job seekers want to live and the amenities they want to enjoy. HERITAGE TOURISM: The project will enhance heritage tourism in the community and help preserve its historic resources and cultural assets. With the 100 -acre expansion of the park, we envision an increase of interpretive programs, and an increase in visitation for the park and for the nearby Interpretive Center. The outcome will be to provide a place for expanded education, increased outdoor experiences for the visitor, and an "outdoor classroom" for all to use and enjoy. We look to create an atmosphere for heritage tourism to attract more visitors to the community and to the Great River Road. We Iook to create a stronger partnership with the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area as well as the FOMOS, IDNR, Dubuque County, National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, Dubuque Audubon Society and regional school systems. The expansion of the Mines of Spain will be an important asset for the area. This 100 -acre addition will provide more opportunities to share information on nationally significant historic, cultural and archeological features which abound at the Mines of Spain as well as along the Great River Road. ECOTOURISM: The Mines of Spain lies in the center of the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge, the longest and most visited refuge in the contiguous 48 states. This refuge is located in a 261 -mile stretch from Wabasha, Minnesota to Rock Island, Illinois and had no interpretive center until the opening of the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in 2003. The project will enhance the Mines of Spain as a regional destination where visitors and residents can reconnect with nature by experiencing the natural, cultural and ecological aspects of the environment through interactive learning. The project will provide indirect job creation based on national studies of where job seekers want to live and the amenities they want to enjoy. The International Ecotourism Society in Washington, DC defines ecotourism as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well -being of local people." This project will follow these principles: Minimize impact, build environmental and cultural awareness and respect, provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts, and provide direct financial benefits for conservation. The expanded Mines of Spain will serve as the eco- tourism center for hands on learning about the environment, habitats, culture and wildlife that is a part of the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area and the Upper Mississippi River Region. This additional land will offer visitors the opportunity to continue to interact with nature through new and improved park amenities on the project site. Based on existing interest and market conditions, it is anticipated that with an expanded park, the Byway Interpretive Center can expect to continue to host regional and national associations whose interest is environmental in nature. Examples of this type of market opportunity include the Audubon Society, the Isaac Walton League, Watchable Wildlife Convention, and many other groups and conventions that have hosted events in Dubuque and at the Interpertive Center since the creation of America's River. It is anticipated that some statewide, regional and national business will be achieved as a result of expanded facilities with these groups' interest in the study and use of wildlife and the Mississippi River along the Great River Road. ECONOMIC COMPETITVENESS: HOW THE PROJECT WILL ATTRACT VISITORS FROM AT LEAST 50 MILES AWAY TO THE COMMUNITY. The project will contribute to the economic competitiveness of the area, the state, and ultimately the United States over the long -term through heritage tourism, eco- tourism, and visitor attraction. The project will attract visitors from at least 50 miles away from the community as it: 1. Enhances the Mines of Spain's already popular trail connections through the Mississippi River Trail as well as City and County trail systems. 6 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain 2. Further connects new recreational opportunities with known attractions and facilities of our river community. Dubuque attractions have demonstrated cooperation in marketing efforts targeting visitors, both in state and out of state. 3. Develops partnerships between the City of Dubuque, FOMOS, IDNR, the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, and regional tourism groups to promote the project's outdoor recreational opportunities that are physically interrelated. 4. Focuses on attracting people of all ages as well as promoting the health and wellness benefits of new outdoor recreational facilities. Objectives: The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center strives to enhance a regional destination where visitors and residents can reconnect with nature by experiencing the natural, cultural and ecological aspects of the environment through interactive learning at a state of the art Interpretive Center that provides meeting and learning space while showcasing artifacts, animals and educational materials to provide a comprehensive learning experience utilizing "outdoor classrooms" in the state park. Our objectives with the land acquisition project adjacent to the Interpretive Center are: A. Create an atmosphere that promotes learning through natural, interactive displays. B. Create an outdoor place where environmental and educational groups can gather, meet and learn. C. Enhance the indoor classroom experience by providing school children from around the region with a hand's on learning experience in a natural, "outdoor classroom" setting. D. Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect. E. Provide positive experiences for visitors, residents, and byway travelers. F. Heighten awareness of conservation and the environment. G. Increase group business, especially from regional and national environmental groups, thereby fostering indirect job creation/retention and economic competittiveness. Market Analysis: The project's primary target will continue to be consumers, but a new emphasis will be placed on group business. Group business that includes environmental, governmental, educational and recreational and has an interest in the Mississippi River and the Great River Road will be the primary focus of this project. Regional Draw: Based on existing interest and market conditions, it is anticipated that with additional land, the Interpretive Center can expect to continue to host regional and national associations whose interest is environmental in nature. It is anticipated that statewide as well as some regional and national business will be achieved as a result of the project and these groups' interest in the study and use of wildlife and the Mississippi River. Regional and National User Groups: Primarily environmental and recreational groups, as well as regional and national conventions that choose Dubuque that would be looking for an offsite location that would have interest in the new offering at the Mines of Spain that could be attracted through the existing marketing effort. Area School Groups: Schools in the region that are currently coming for educational programming will be targeted to expand their stay and experience at the new project site and additional groups from a further distance will also be targeted for the new land. Visitors: The City of Dubuque, IDNR, and FOMOS will continue to work closely with the Dubuque Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and regional and state tourism organizations to introduce this new offering to out of town travelers. This market could easily be expanded with this new offering and the tremendous interest by visitors to experience nature and the outdoors. Opportunities: The project enables us to create a new attraction in an already successful environment and allows for immediate success, which will improves the economic competitiveness of the area, the state, and the U.S. with the chance to showcase existing resources to the public with expanded outdoor space, which increases interpretive 7 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain opportunities. The project also will provide more outdoor learning space for groups and also exposes byway travelers to an area that they may come back to enjoy with friends and family, enhancing economic competitiveness. Target Market: The project's target market will be those interested in nature, outdoor activities, historical and cultural offerings within a 250 mile radius of Dubuque. The target market will be divided into residents (those living within a 50 mile radius) and out of town travelers (outside a 50 mile radius) with these interests. Eco- Tourism and soft adventure travel continue to be two of the most popular activities in travel and tourism. Eco -tours allow the visitor to get out and enjoy nature and the environment and learn about a destination in a new way. Hiking tours, back water river tours, biking trails, cross country skiing, Bald Eagle Watching, wetland tours, and prairie nature hikes are all experiences that happen in the Mines of Spain. These experiences all offer the eco -tour experience that communities large and small worldwide are taking advantage of developing and promoting because of their natural resources. Positioning: The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center has positioned itself as a premier byway center in a State Recreational Area, the Mines of Spain, with a focus on providing historical, cultural, and archeological resources to build on the heritage tourism and eco - tourism offerings and over 30 area tourism attractions that historical Dubuque County has to offer. With Dubuque host to over 1.5 million visitors each year, Galena, Illinois host to 1.2 million visitors each year, and ahnost 500,000 visitors corning to southwest Wisconsin and the House on the Rock, the project will be in an opportune position to attract visitors to Iowa's doorstep as a recreational and educational attraction. The Dubuque CVB has defined Dubuque County's target audience as: Consumer Audience: Families within a 250 mile radius of Dubuque with an average income of $55,000 with female as the primary decision maker. Group Audience: Groups within a 500 mile radius of Dubuque to include Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin and regional and national association and corporate meetings with up to 1,000 attendees with a special focus on environmental groups. These audiences parallel the profile of the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center's current and expanded effort. The advertising plan has been divided into the two target audiences: Consumer and Group. Each audience has been addressed in the ad plan over the 5 year period to draw maximum visitation to the expanded Interpretive Center. Existing Base of Tourism: Dubuque County has been a tourism destination for many years. Visitors from the region, nation and the world come to visit the world's 3rd largest River — the Mississippi River. Visitors from all 50 states and 47 foreign countries sign the Welcome Center guest book annually. Dubuque is uniquely positioned on the Mississippi River in close proximity to many major metropolitan cities including, Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Minneapolis, St. Paul and St. Louis and Des Moines. Dubuque's location, many attractions, scenic beauty, history and Victorian charm are some of the many reasons that the community has attracted over 1 million visitors annually since 1990 and why Dubuque County has thrived as an established visitor destination for many years. Tourism Growth: Dubuque tourism has dramatically increased over the last 5 years. According to the Iowa Department of Economic Development, Dubuque experienced one of the highest growth rates in visitor spending in the entire State of Iowa, outpacing Polk County and Linn County in terms of visitor spending growth. Dubuque has expanded all segments of our targeted visitor population. The Consumer and the Group Audiences have both increased due new product offerings and strategic marketing plan implementation used to attract these audiences. Currently there arc over 3 million visitors corning to the tri -state area to visit area attractions. Of these visitors over 1.5 million are coming directly to Dubuque to enjoy the many attractions the city has to offer. Dubuque County is home to over 30 attractions and activities and hosts hundreds of events and festivals annually. 8 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain Visitor numbers are based on visitor surveys of those visitors coming from an origin outside a 50 mile radius of Dubuque. Dubuque is a hub for visitor activities and according to the Iowa Welcome Center Survey the average traveler to Dubuque stays approximately 2.5 days. Over one third of those that visit the Dubuque Welcome Center decide to extend their stay an additional day. 14% of visitors are coming from Illinois and 11% are corning from Wisconsin followed by 8% from California. Historical and General site seeing are the top reasons people are coming to Dubuque County. The average traveler stopping in the Dubuque Welcome Center stays approximately 5 days in Iowa out of an 8 day trip. Transportation & Visibility: Although many visitors arrive by automobile, the Mines of Spain can be reached by bicycle along the extended Dubuque Heritage Trail Riverfront System that connects to the Port of Dubuque, Downtown, and the 26 -mile Dubuuqe County Heritage Trail. The Mines of Spain also connects to the Dubuque County segment of the Mississippi River Trail (MRT). In 1999, Dubuque had no 4 -lane highway connections to an interstate highway system. Today, Dubuque has five 4 -lane highway connections to the outside world: Highway 61 to Interstate 80 at Davenport, Highway 20 to Interstate 35 north of Ames, Highway 151 to Highway 380 in Cedar Rapids, Highway 218 in Waterloo, connecting to Dubuque by 4 -lane Highway 20, as part of the Avenue of the Saints that connects to Minneapolis /St. Paul, and Highway 151 4 -land to Interstate 90 -94 at Madison, Wisconsin. The Mines of Spain and E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center are accessible from Highways 151, 61 and 52 — the Iowa Great River Road National Scenic Byway. READINESS TO PROCEED There's great joint leadership for moving the project forward. Two private organizations— Friends of Mines of Spain and Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation —are assisting two public agencies —the City of Dubuque, which will own the land, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, which will manage it as part of Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Land was offered for sale at auction, which pressed us all into action. We formed a partnership to urgently protect this natural resource and this opportunity for the public. This project is ready to proceed. The INHF has acquired the 52 -acre Bottoms property, and the Gansens are willing sellers of their adjoining 48 -acre parcel. An appraisal was completed for the Bottoms property in accordance with IDNR requirements. A similar appraisal has been ordered for the Gansen property. The City has assembled $300,000 in state and local matching funds toward land acquisition and site prep, the IDNR is committed to a master plan and management of the additional 100 acres of land, and the FOMOS and INHF are committed to raising additional matching funds for land acquisition. The IDNR will provide for master park planning of the 100 -acre project site. This master park plan will be augment the existing Master Plan for the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Specific plans will unfold in the planning process. The public will be invited to provide ideas and opinions for the project's primary objectives. This public planning process will help develop a master plan for how the 100 acres of land will be used as part of the state park. The planning process will move forward while the partnership focues on raising funds to accomplish the land acquisition for the Mines of Spain. The National Scenic Byways Grant is a key ingredient to the success of this partnership moving forward, enabling the partnership to protect the resource and begin work on improving the byway traveler's experience in short order. Prior Projects Describe any relationship between this project and previously funded National Scenic Byways Program grant projects. In addition, discuss how the proposed work relates to any multi -year work plan byway leaders have developed. 2002 Great River Road Interpretive Center and Network of Interpretive Centers 9 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain This project established the Great River Road Interpretive Center at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa. The project is part of the Museum & Aquarium, a national center supported by ten federal agencies. This model project worked with all ten states to develop a network of more than 50 interpretive centers on the Great River Road Scenic Byway. It coordinated the centers, created identification signs for each center, created an interpretive guide map, and created a web site. The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center at the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area is one of the byway interpretive centers designated and developed through this project. The 100 -acre project site, the subject of this grant application, abuts the 30 -acre site of the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center. 2007 E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center Expansion Project The Mines of Spain State Recreation Area consists of 1,387 acres of forest and prairie along the Mississippi River in Dubuque County near the city of Dubuque. The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center serves as a visitor information center and park office for the Mines of Spain and for the Great River Road Byway. The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and 30 acres of surrounding land is owned by the City of Dubuque. The Center is managed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Friends of the Mines of Spain assists the Park Staff with administration of the Mines of Spain and the Interpretive Center. The Friends of the Mines of Spain was awarded an $183,200 National Scenic Byways grant by the Iowa Department of Transportation for a portion of the $1.8 million E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center Expansion Project. This grant was used for approximately 700 square feet of the total 6,300 square feet of expansion and renovation, including an entrance to the Center, welcome area, ADA compliant restrooms, courtyard and gazebo. The welcome area includes a Large three - dimensional diorama of the park depicting its many diverse geographical features. An audio visual component assists the visitor in learning about specific areas of interest in the park. The welcome area also provides maps to the hiking trails and landmarks located in the state park and surrounding area. The improved outside area includes a courtyard and gazebo, which provide the visitor with picnic tables and shelter where none previously existed. Visitors are able to utilize this area with the conveniently located restrooms to continue their journey or stay and utilize other features of the Center or further explore the Mines of Spain State Park. The 100 -acre project site, the subject of this grant application, abuts the 30 -acre site of the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center. Acquisition of this 100 -acre site will enable the project partners to restore native landscape, to improve and expand wildlife habitat and storm water management, and to expand parking, interpretive signage, and other park amenities that will improve the visitor experience at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and Mines of Spain for the Byway traveler while improving the are's economic competitiveness. Project Coordinator Please provide contact information for a person responsible for this project. Name: Title: Organization: Address: Phone: Fax: E -mail: Laura B Carstens Planning Services Manager City of Dubuque 50 W. lth Street Dubuque, IA 52001 563 -589 -4210 563 -589 -4221 lcarsten@cityofdubuque.org 10 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain Work Plan Milestone/Task Start Date Duration Responsible ' Party Justification Establish funding agreement with State AAD* Receive approval for appraisal Jun 01, 2012 30 days City of Dubuque The Iowa DOT will need to review and approve the appraisal for the land to be acquired to meet state and federal grant requirements. Hold closing on Gansen property Aug 01, 2012 15 days City of Dubuque The City of Dubuque will hold a closing on the property to acquire the land as an addition to the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Compile documentation for grant reimbursement Sep 04, 2012 30 days Laura Carstens After the closing, the City will be able to assemble the documentation of land acquisition and payment necessary to submit for grant reimbursement. * AAD = Actual Award Date (estimated to be May 01, 2012) 11 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain Budget Cost Breakdown # Description Total Cost Requested Match 1. Land Acquisition -- Gansen Property 480,000 384,000 96,000 2. Land Acquisition -- Bottoms Property 312,000 112,000 200,000 3. Interest on INHF Loan 15,600 0 15,600 5. Site Prep (remove structures, cap well) -- Bottoms property 40,000 0 40,000 6. Closing Costs - Gansen & Bottoms Property 4,000 4,000 0 Total $851,600 $500,000 $351,600 Matching Funds Source Type Description Amount Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources REAP Grant Cash This is a Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant from the Iowa DNR to the City of Dubuque to assist with acquisition of the Bottoms property. 200,000 City of Dubuque General Fund Cash The City of Dubuque has committed to provide this funding from its General Fund, which is derived principally from property tax revenues. 100,000 Friends of the Mines of Spain Cash The Friends of the Mines of Spain is a 501(c)3 organization that has committed to raising at least $50,000 for land acquisition for the Mines of Spain. 51,600 Total $351,600 Funding Allocation Do the byways involved in the project cross any Federal Lands? (Check all that apply) o Bureau of Indian Affairs o Bureau of Land Management O Fish and Wildlife Service O National Park Service O USDA Forest Service If this project is selected for funding, please indicate your preference for carrying out the project (check one): • FHWA allocates the funds for the project to the State DOT o FHWA allocates the funds for the project to one of the Federal Land Management agencies marked above (provide contact information below) o FHWA allocates the funds for the project to an Indian tribe or tribal government (provide contact information below) 12 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain If funding should be allocated to a Federal land management agency or Indian tribal organization, please provide contact information for that organization: Name: Title: Organization: Address: Phone: Fax: E -mail: Attachments Use this as a checklist to verify that all attachments are provided with your printed application. ❑ Map #1 This map locates the Great River Road National Scenic Byway within the State of Iowa including the beginning and end points of the byway. Digital version: Map #1.pdf (766.8 KB) ❑ Map #2 This map shows the location of the project on the Iowa Great River Road Scenic Byway, and places the byway in its geographic context in relation to the surrounding states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and Minnesota. Digital version: Map #2.pdf (736.1 KB) ❑ Map #3 This map depicts the project location in relation to the city limits of Dubuque, the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center, the Iowa Great River Road National Scenic Byway, and the Mississippi River Trail. Digital version: Map #3.pdf (463.7 KB) ❑ Map #4 This map shows the project in relation to the City of Dubuque, the Iowa Great River Road National Scenic Byway, the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, and the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center — a interpertive center for the state park and the Byway. Digital version: Map #4.pdf (1.3 MB) 13 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain ❑ Map #5 This map shows the Mines of Spain land acquisition parcels: the three parcels comprising the 52 -acre Bottoms property (1, 2, lnd 3) and the single parcel of the 48 -acre Gansen property (4). Digital version: Mao #5.pdf (137.7 KB) ❑ Map #6 This map depicts the project location in relation to the E.B. Lyons Interpetive Center, as well as offerings and amenities of the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Digital version: Mao #6.pdf (281.2 KB) ❑ Mines of Spain Visitor Brochure This is the 2011 visitor brochure for the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. It notes that the state park is, among other designations, a Great River Road Interpretive Center. The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center is the designated byway interpretive center. Digital version: 2011 MOS Brochure.odf (2.6 MB) 14 of 15 SB- 2012 -IA- 57061: Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain Signatures Application Completeness I certify that this application is complete and correct, and is eligible for National Scenic Byways funding. (This should be completed by the State's scenic byways coordinator.) Please print name: Title: Signature: Date: Matching Funds Certification I certify that the matching funds for this project are available for use at the time of application. 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Lyons Interpretive Center Legend Mines of Spain Bottoms Farm Gansen Farm Map #5 Gansen Property 4 Lot 1 JO Acres SW -NW Sec. 1 1 Lot 1 NW -SW Sec. 1 Mines of Spain Acquisition Parcels: Bottoms Farm (1, 2, and 3) and Gansen Property (4) Land Acquisition for Mines of Spain: Project Location Map #6 DU Bike & Walking Path Mines of Spain Recreation Area Julien Dubuque Drive Juilen Dubuque Monument Catfish Creek Canoe Access Mississippi River Hwy's Horseshoe Bluff Wetland Trail & C1 E.B.Lyons INTERPRETIVE CENTER Observation Deck 2CGrang Legend E.B.Lyons Nature Center * Scenic Points * Julien Dubuque's Monument A Chapel • Wine Cellar 4 Root Cellar N Bridge + Cemetery • Observation Blind • Parking Canoe Access M Picnic Area • Restroom Connecting Trail HUNTING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES / State Preserve T Trails 1. Catfish 1.75 Miles 2. Calcite 2 Mile Loop 3. Julien Dubuque 0.6 Miles 4 Horseshoe Bluff Nature 2 Mile Loop 5. Cattesse 1 Mile 6. Nature Center 1.3 Miles 7. Mesquakie 1 Mile 8. Prairie Ridge 3 Mile Loop 9. Cedar Ridge 3 Mile Loop 10. Eagle Scout 6 Mile Loop 11. Sauk & Fox 1 Mile Ero �p >■■uNulta u <IIIlMl1111■ ■Me7 '!tu■■■■ ■■ti r■ru■■rr■ f Boundary Line Project Location Old Massey Road Entrance THE MINES OF SPAIN IS D GNATED AS A 1. National Wildlife Federation ature Area 2. National Historic Landmark -J "en Dubuque Mines NHL 3. National Silos and Smokestak .� eritage Site 4. Great River Road Interpretive Gen 5. Catfish Creek Reserve -600 Acres 6. Watchable Wildlife Area in Iowa 7. Important Birding Area Cattesse Creek 0.25 0.5 1 1 I i 1 Miles kla♦gwkee Caves State Park OF SPAIN Stamm Stale Perk JULIEN DUBUQUE'S MINES OF SPAIN The park is a place where the diversity of the wildlife, the beauty and resources of the land, and the threads of history entwine to tell a dynamic story of Dubuque, its land, and its people. A PLACE IN HISTORY The Mines of Spain reflects many facets of the great American story. As a homeland to Native people, home to Iowa's first permanent European resident, and mining center in the heart of the Upper Mississippi's lead mining region, it played important roles in America's history of trade, international struggles, immigration, farming, and westward expansion. A NATURAL TREASURE As a natural resource, the Mines of Spain is one of the few remaining places to visit the kind of bur oak savanna that was once common throughout eastern Iowa. It offers a front -row seat on the epic annual bird migrations along the Mississippi Flyway. Its bluffs and stone outcrops tell a story of geological change from when Iowa lay beneath a great ancient inland sea to the effects of ice -age glaciers. And it supports dynamic ecological communities that once thrived all along the Mississippi River. COME IN AND EXPLORE! The E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center welcomes you to one of Dubuque's best - conserved natural resources where you can explore the history and natural riches of the state and the region. The exhibits at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center invite you to discover the history, geology, and ecology of the park and the region, and prepare you for your forays onto the many trails throughout the preserve. The lower level exhibits will especially appeal to young (and young at heart) visitors who are eager to explore unique features of the preserve and come face to face with some of the creatures that live here. Visitors to the center will also enjoy the gift shop, bird- watching lounge, the bird and butterfly garden, and nature trails around the center. The center serves as the visitor information center and park office. Look for Park Staff and volunteers to help you get the most from your visit. LDCATION AND BURS The 1380 -acre recreation area is located along the southern edge of Dubuque. The eastern boundary is formed by the Mississippi River. Access to the Mines of Spain and E.B. Lyons Center is off Hwy. 52 South, which intersects with Hwy. 61 /151 on the south side of Dubuque. The interpretive center is located on Bellevue Heights Road. You also can enter the park via Old Massey Road off Hwy. 52 South, or via Inland Lane off Julien Dubuque Drive. The park is open year -round, with park hours of 4 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The interpretive center is open year -round with limited hours. It is open Monday through Friday from October through April from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the summer season, April through October, the center is open seven days a week. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 4:30 p.m. on weekends. Please call for off- season hours. Welcome to the MINES OF SPAIN! TRAILS Hiking and cross - country ski trails are available at the Mines • of Spain. Check with Park Staff tor cross - country ski routes, from the interpretive centerto the south end of the recreation area. Six miles of ski trails and 21 miles of hiking trails are maintained. There are five individual nature walks within the park, including those at the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center and another at the Horseshoe Bluff Site. Other trails provide a wide range of opportunities for visitors to view Mines of Spain on old winding logging roads, to view limestone bluffs, scenic overlooks, and to enjoy a hike through forests and prairie. Some of the trails are steep and challenging. PICNICKING The Mines of Spain offers a fine setting for a family or company picnic. Visitors can enjoy the outdoors, experience the E.8. Lyons Center, hike the many trails and enjoy the natural vistas at the park. Picnicking facilities are available at the Center, the Julien Dubuque Monument, and the Horseshoe Bluff Area. HUNTING The Mines of Spain is a wildlife management area that allows trapping and hunting on a limited basis. Check with Park Staff for rules and regulations. and call 563 - 556 -0620 for details. MINES OF SPAIN STATE RECREATION AREA t Bike /W)tPath • kW Cabrptie Dme rapmeval67 furies Del•pn 'imam! Cetrab Caef licreshoe elan Interpretive Area w 3 , �rrx: Mims of Spain .j����-S. I InlerpMin:Cmin Granger Creek Mmes or Spain Rood 13 0 0 �•r':- •-._, -6.:::—.. . ': *--, -......__0 ` .; Ca r: one creek `!' I / MINES OF SPAIN TRAILS RI ® Catfish Loop bra. steep with traps LJ Cakire Lcop (NM steep mth slips ® Julien Dubuque isles( 22,05 ® Horseshoe Bluff Nature Loop met formations, sh fi, vrele ( Cattesse twl m forrsi, stream crossifL flat ® Nature Center Loop Pine Chapel sad Lead Mew traits step:, forest and pmirm Q Meskwaki Connector lerest bonomlaad, opfand 1J Prairie Ridge loop C.9:: Country SA, prairies ® Cedar Ridge Loop cads cavmgsua, pro ms • Eagle Scout Loop hoes: end prima biar n Sauk & Fox Connector Thirst car cal Old Nosey Raaa 1.75 miles 2 miles 0.6 mile 2 miles 1 mile 1.3 miles 1 mile 3 miles 3 miles 6 miles 1 miles The Mines of Spain is designated as a National Wildlife Federation Nature Area. Julien Dubuque Mines National Historic Landmark Silos and Smokestakes National Heritage Site. Great River Road interpretive Center, Catfish Creek State Preserve. Watchable INLd1Ne Area, important Dialing Area, and National Recreation Trail system 0.25 0.5 1 bale JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE MINES OF SPAIN TODAY! • Be invited to special events • Participate in projects and other aspects in the Mines of Spain • Be involved in the Friends annual meeting and other events • Become familiar with Mines of Spain • Meet others interested in preserving the Mines of Spain • Receive newsletters and updates Name(s) Address Phone E -Mail $20 Family Annual Membership - Donation $10 Individual $ Additional Donation (all donations go toward an annual membership) All contributions are tax deductible Please fill out and retum the above form, make check payable to the Friends of Mines of Spain 8991 Bellevue Heights Road Dubuque. IA 52003 -9214 www.minesofspain.org