Annual Certified Local Government Report 2011Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: 2011 Certified Local Government Annual Report
DATE: February 28, 2012
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Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is recommending City Council authorization
for the Mayor to sign the 2011 Certified Local Government Annual Report for submittal
to the State Historical Society of Iowa.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: 2011 Certified Local Government Annual Report
DATE: February 28, 2012
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Introduction
This memorandum transmits the 2011 Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual
Report.
Background
The annual report is submitted by all Iowa CLGs to the State Historical Society of Iowa
(SHSI). Under the CLG agreement with the State, the Historic Preservation Commission
is responsible for submitting an annual report that summarizes the City of Dubuque's
historic preservation work and accomplishments during 2011. The SHSI requests the
Mayor sign and date page 5 of the Annual Report form.
Requested Action
This report is submitted for the City Council to review and authorize the Mayor to sign.
No additional action is required. Staff will forward the signed copy of the 2011 CLG
Annual Report form to the SHSI.
Enclosures
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IOWA CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT
2011 ANNUAL REPORT (January 2011 - December 2011)
NAME OF THE CITY, COUNTY, OR LAND USE DISTRICT:
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Mailing Address of the Mayor, Board of Supervisors, or Land Use District Trustees
(PLEASE DO NOT GIVE MAILING ADDRESS OF STAFF OR COMMISSION
CONTACT):
Office of the Mayor
City Hall
50 W 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone Number: (563) 589 -4120
Fax Number: (563) 589 -0890
Email: None (if you would like to reach the Mayor by email please send to
the City Clerk at Kfirnsta(a)citvofdubuaue.ora
Website: www.cityofdubuque.org
Section I.
Locating Historic Properties
Identification, Evaluation, and Registration Activity
CLG Standards found in CLG Agreement and National Historic Preservation Act
• The CLG shall maintain a system for the survey and inventory of historic and
prehistoric properties in a manner consistent with and approved by the STATE.
♦ The CLG will review National Register nominations on any property that lies in the
jurisdiction of the local historic preservation commission.
1. Please provide complete reports and site inventory forms from historic
identification/survey, evaluation, and /or registration/nomination projects that the City,
County, or Land Use District completed in 2011. Do not include projects that were
funded with a CLG grant or mandated by the Section 106 review and compliance
process.
The City of Dubuque did not complete site inventory forms from historic
identification /survey, evaluation, and /or registration/nomination projects in the City in
2011.
2. How many NRHP Properties in your City, County, or LUD were altered, moved, or
demolished in 2011? Please describe the nature of the action.
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The properties located at 955 Elm Street (building nrnrrbers 6 and 8 in the Historic
Millwork District NRHP nomination) were deconstructed in 2011. The deconstruction
began January 2011 and concluded April 2011. A private developer evaluated the
condition of the building and determined its condition was such that rehabilitation was
not feasible. The building was therefore deconstructed to accommodate temporary
parking demands within the Historic Millwork District as redevelopment within the
district progressed The land formerly occupied by the buildings will become a public
plaza as depicted in the Historic Millwork District Master Plan adopted February 7,
2009.
Please list in the space below those NRHP properties altered, moved or demolished:
1) 955 Elm Street (building numbers 6 and 8 in the Historic Millwork District NRHP
nomination)
3. In 2011, how many additional properties (landmarks, sites, zones, or districts) did
your city place on its list of locally designated historic landmarks and/or historic
districts? Please attach a copy of each designation nomination and ordinance.
In 2011, the City of Dubuque did not add to its list of locally designated historic
landmarks and /or historic districts.
4. In 2011, were there any actions to revise, amend, change, or de -list a locally
designated property? If so, how many? Please attach documentation of the review and
appeal process and decisions made by the historic preservation commission, planning and
zone commission, city Council, District Court or other governmental agency or official
involved with the process.
No action was taken to revise, amend change or de -list a locally designated property in
2011.
Section 1I
Managing, Protecting, and Preserving Historic Properties
• The CLG will enforce all appropriate state and local ordinances for designating and
protecting historic properties
• The CLG shall provide for adequate public participation in the local historic
preservation programs
5. Did your city, county, LUD or its historic preservation commission undertake any of
the following activities in 2011? Please think broadly about this question and include any
activity (small or large) that facilitated historic preservation in your community.
CLG Annual Report 2011 ' 2
a. Historic preservation planning. Examples include the development or revision of
an preservation plan, development of a work plan for your commission, etc. (use
additional pages if needed)
The Historic Preservation Commission did not undertake historic preservation
planning in 2011.
b. Provided teclmical assistance on historic preservation issues or projects.
Examples include working with individual homeowners, business owners,
institutions to identify appropriate treatments and find appropriate materials,
research advice, etc. (use additional pages if needed
The Commission consulted with individual property owners and developers on
issues which included funding sources, NPS Preservation Briefs, Secretary of Ihe
Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, the City's Historic
District Architectural and Slreetscape /Landscape Guidelines, and the City's
Downtown Design Guidelines. The Commission was consulted in the development
of the Historic Millwork District Streetscape designs, the Mines of Spain Exhibits
and Education Program, and the Landscape Heritage Assessment- Illustrated Site
Plan for the Historic Four Mounds Estate, Building Services Manager Rich
Russell consulted with property owners and developers regarding the City of
Dubuque Historic Building Code.
c. Sponsored public educational programming in historic preservation. Examples
include training sessions offered to the public, walking tours, open houses,
lectures, Preservation Month activities, etc. (use additional pages if needed)
In 2011, the City of Dubuque partnered with Dubuque Main Street and the
Dubuque Community School District to host the annual "Architectural Days
Program". The week -long event offers professional speakers, presentations and
tours designed to engage and inform the public on architecture and historic
preservation issues. City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commissioners and
Staff presented programs and attended events. A brochure of events is enclosed.
Eleven Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Awards were presented at a special
ceremony April 19, 2011. The award was created by the City of Dubuque Historic
Preservation Commission to recognize excellence in historic preservation. The
awards are presented annually during Architecture Days for the best
rehabilitation projects in the Cu), of Dubuque. The ceremony is held in
conjunction with the Dubuque County Historical Society's' Preservation Awards.
The event is concluded with a historic walking tour. There were also four projects
which received Preservation Iowa Preservation at Its Best awards in 2011. Media
releases for the Ken Kringle Historic Preservation awards and the Preservation
Iowa Preservation at Its Best awards are attached.
The Dubuque City Council, Historic Preservation Commission and Staff
participated in Historic Preservation Month. The City of Dubuque Historic
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Preservation Commlission hosted the ,Shot Tower ribbon cutting in recognition of
the City's outstanding preservation efforts as part of Historic Preservation
Month. A video of the Shot Tower ribbon cutting can be viewed at the following
link: www.cityofdubuque.org /media.
6. If the city or county amended its historic preservation ordinance or resolution or passed
additional ordinances or resolutions that impact historic properties, please attach copies
of the amendments and new ordinances or resolutions.
The City of Dubuque expanded the Washington Neighborhood Conservation District. The
expansion protects an additional 325 historically significant properties. The ordinance
and maps are enclosed.
7. If new or revised design standards and /or guidelines were developed and adopted
during 2011, please attach a copy.
No new or revised design standards and /or guidelines were developed and adopted
during 2011.
8. Are there any particular issues, challenges, and /or successes your preservation
commission has encountered or accomplished this year?
There were no out of the ordinary issues or challenges faced by the Historic Preservation
Commission in 2011. The Commission is proud of the ongoing outreach efforts of the
Historic Preservation Commission Education Task Force to inform the Dubuque
community on the importance of historic preservation.
Section III
Historic Preservation Program Administration
• The CLG will organize and maintain a historic preservation commission, which must
meet at least three (3) times per year.
• The commission will be composed of community members with a demonstrated
positive interest in historic preservation, or closely related fields, to the extent
available in the community.
• The commission will comply with Iowa Code Chapter 21 (open meetings) in its
operations.
• Commission members will participate in state sponsored or approved historic
preservation training activities.
10. List dates of meetings held.
In 2011, meetings were held January 20`r', February 17`r', March 17th, April 21s`, ,hue
16th, July 2r, August 18 ", September 15°', and November 17'r'.
11. Please update the attached CLG Personnel Information Table.
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The attached CLG Personnel Table is updated.
12. Please attach biographical sketches or resumes of commissioners who were newly
appointed in 2011.
Commissioner Mitzi Krey was appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission July
12, 2011. Commissioner Krey's application is attached.
13. Please complete the 2011 Commission Training Table.
The 2011 Commission Training Table is complete.
PLEASE SIGN and DATE
Signature of person ivlto completed this report
Signature of Mayor
SUBMIT PAPER/HARD COPY, ONE (1) COPY OF THE REPORT TO:
Paula A. Mohr
State Historical Society of Iowa
600 East Locust St,
Des Moines IA 50319 -0290
Paula.mohr @iowa.gov
2/24/12
Date
3/5/12
Date
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2011 Historic Preservation Training Table
In this table, provide information about the commissioners' involvement in historic
preservation training, listing the name of the conference, workshop or meeting (including
on -line training opportunities); the sponsoring organization; the location and date when
the training occurred. Be sure to provide the names of commissioners, staff, and elected
officials who attended.
Name of Training Session: 2011 APA Upper Midwest Conference
Sponsoring organization: American Planning Association
Location: Davenport, IA and the Quad Cities area
Date: October 19'r' — 21 sr
Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended:
Staff members Laura Carstens, David Johnson and Wally Wernimont
Name of Training Session: 2011 National Preservation Conference
Sponsoring organization: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Location: Buffalo, NY
Date: October 19th — 22 "`r
Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended:
Commissioners Christopher Wand and Mitzi Krey
Name of Training Session: Preservation Iowa Board of Directors Retreat
Sponsoring organization: Preservation Iowa
Location: Historic Valley Junction, West Des Moines
Date: November 30th
Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended:
Staff Member Laura Carstens
Name of Training Session: Solutions for Sustainable Comnnrnities Conference
Sponsoring organization: National Housing Conference and Center for Housing Policy
Location: Washington, DC
Date: September 26th — 28th
Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended:
Staff Member Laura Carstens
Name of Training Session: Preservation Iowa Annual Preservation Workshop
Sponsoring organization: Preservation Iowa
Location: Muscatine, IA
Date: August 5th — 6`1,
Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended:
Commissioner Mitzi Krey and Staff Member Laura Carstens
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Name of Training Session: National Main Street Conference
Sponsoring organization: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Location: Des Moines, IA
Date: May 22 "`r — 25th
Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended:
Commissioner Chris Wand and Staff Members Laura Carstens and Wally Wernirnont
Name of Training Session: American Planning Association National Conference
Sponsoring organization: American Planning Association
Location: Boston, MA
Date: April 9'r' —12"'
Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended:
Staff Member Laura Carstens
Name of Training Session: 2011 Flinders' Network for Smart Growth and Liveable
Communities Annual Conference
Sponsoring organization: Fenders' Network for Smart Growth and Liveable Communities
Location: Detroit, MI
Date: March 21" — 23'`r
Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended:
Staff Member Laura Carstens
Name of Training Session: Preservation at Its Best Awards 2011
Sponsoring organization: Preservation Iowa
Location: Hampton, IA
Date: October 1s'
Names of historic preservation commissioners, staff and elected officials who attended:
Staff Members Laura Carstens and David Johnson
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Biographical Sketch
Applicant for Historic Preservation Commission
Name: Mitzi Krey
Address: 433 W 3'd St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Work Phone Number: (480) 215 -4479
Home Phone Number: (563) 552 -7681
Email Address: mitzikrey @yahoo.com
INTEREST IN LOCAL HISTORY AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION (Describe
education, employment, memberships, publications, and /or other activities which indicate
your interest in and commitment to historic preservation; or provide a statement detailing
your interest in local history and commitment to historic preservation; use extra sheets if
necessary)
EDUCATION:
I hold degrees in History, Social Work and Anthropology.
EMPLOYMENT:
Grant Writer
INTEREST:
I enjoy art design and architecture. I am interested in fostering historic preservation and
properties in the City of Dubuque.1 am eager to help highlight the importance of
Dubuque on the Mississippi River.
While serving on the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation Commission, I will work to
insure that the commission enforces the Historic Preservation Ordinance; uphold the
CLG Agreement with the State of Iowa, and works in compliance with the Secretary of
the Interior's Standards for Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
Signature Date
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2011 -2012 CLG Personnel Table
A. Please list the names of the Historic Preservation Commissioners who served during
2011:
Christine Olson Joseph Rapp
Christopher Wand Michael Knight
Dr. John Whalen Peggy Stover
Mary Loney Bichell David Klavitter
Robert McDonell Mitzi Krey
B. CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL 2011
Name of Mayor, Chairman of Board of Supervisors, President of LUD Trustees:
Mr.
First Name: Roy
Initial: D.
Last Name: Buol
CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL 2012
Name of Mayor, Chairman of Board of Supervisors, President of LUD Trustees:
Mr.
First Name: Roy
Initial: D.
Last Name: Buol
C. STAFF PERSON FOR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Mr.
First Name: David
Initial: A.
Last Name: Johnson
Job Title: Assistant Planner
Mailing Address (W):
Planning Services Department
City Hall
50 W. 13" Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone Number: 563 - 589 -4210
Email Address: djohnson @cityofdubuque.org
Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation
Office for the Commission. Circle Yes No
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2012 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION:
Please complete the following and provide information about your new 2012
commission. Be sure to indicate how the individual wishes to be addressed (Mr.,
Mrs., Ms., Dr.). Please provide a work (circle W) or a home (circle H) mailing
address, work (circle W) or a home (circle H) phone number and work (circle W) or a
home (circle H) email address. Please provide new or updated information on past
and present: profession, employment, training, preservation skills including
ownership of a historic property (Past or present: profession/employment,
preservation skills, historic property owner). If the commissioner represents a locally
designated district, provide the name of the district (Representative, Name of Historic
District). Specify the month, day, and year that the commissioner's term will end
(Term Ends). If a commission member serves as contact with the State Historic
Preservation Office for the Commission, please mark the check off box below that
individual's name.
CHAIRPERSON /COMMISSIONER
Mr.
First Name: David
Initial:
Last Name: Klavitter
Mailing Address: 1090 W 31'd St.
Dubuque, IA 52001
Home Phone Number: (563) - 580 -5838
Work Phone Number: (563) -557 -7600
Email Address: klavitter @gmail.com
Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner:
Marketing and Public Relations, Historic Property Owner
Representative, Name of Local Historic District: Langworthy
Term Ends: July 1, 2014
Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation
Office for the Commission. Circle Yes Vo
VICE CHAIRPERSON /COMMISSIONER
Mr.
First Name: Robert
Initial:
Last Name: McDonell
Mailing Address: 135 W 17th St.
Dubuque, L4 52001
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Home Phone Number: (563) - 495 -2451
Work Phone Number: N/A
Email Address: brncdonell@libertybankiowa.com
Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner:
Historic Property Owner, Home Mortgage Consultant
Representative, Name of Local Historic District: Jackson Park
Term Ends: July 1, 2013
Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation
Office for the Commission. Circle Yes
COMMISSIONER
Ms.
First Name: Mary
Initial: L.
Last Name: Bichell
Mailing Address (H): 595 W. 11th Street
Dubuque, L4 52001
Home Phone Number: N/A
Work Phone Number: (563) 582 -5042
Email Address: maryl @,infowebsystems.com
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Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner:
Historic Property Owner
Representative, Name of Historic District: At -Large
Term Ends: July 1, 2012
Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation
Office for the Commission. Circle Yes No
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COMMISSIONER
Mr.
First Name: Christopher
Initial:
Last Name: Wand
Mailing Address: 940 Mt. Pleasant
Dubuque, IA 52001
Home Phone Number: (563) 583 -9287
Work Phone Number: N/A
Email Address: cwand @dubuque365.com
Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner:
Professional Architect, Board Member of the National Alliance of Preservation
Commissions, Dubuque Main Street Board of Directors, Czech Village /New Bohemia
Main Street District Board Member, National Trust Forum Member, Member of the
Dubuque County Historical Society, Member of Preservation Action, and Historic
Property Owner. Currently employed with opn architects, inc.
Representative, Name of Historic District: Architect, At -Large
Term Ends: July 1, 2014
Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation
Office for the Commission. Circle Yes
COMMISSIONER
Ms.
First Name: Christine
Initial: H.
Last Name: Olson
Mailing Address (H): 1090 Grove Terrace
Dubuque, IA 52001
Home Phone Number: (563) 582 -2435
Work Phone Number: (563) 557 -7292
Email Address: chrisandtimolson@msn.com
Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner:
Historic Property Owner, Former Midwest Field Representative for National Trust for
Historic Preservation, Master of Science in Historic Preservation, Executive Director of
Four Mounds, a NRHP site.
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Representative, Name of Historic District: At- Large
Term Ends: July 1, 2012
Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation
Office for the Commission. Circle Yes
COMMISSIONER
Dr.
First Name: John
Initial:
Last Name: Whalen
Mailing Address (H): 1105 Highland Place
Dubuque, IA 52001
Home Phone Number: (563) 557 -1208
Work Phone Number: (563) 589 -4835
Email Address: N/A
Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner:
Historic Property Owner who has done multiple historic property rehabilitations
Representative, Name of Historic District: West 11th Street
Term Ends: July 1, 2013
Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation
Office for the Commission. Circle Yes
COMMISSIONER
Mr.
First Name: Joseph
Initial:
Last Name: Rapp
Mailing Address (H): 27 Locust Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Home Phone Number: (563) 495 -5892
Work Phone Number: N/A
Email Address: mr djrapp@vahoo.com
Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner:
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B.A. History, lifelong student of Dubuque history and archeology, performs work for
Restoration Warehouse and the Dubuque County Historical Society, Historic Property
Owner.
Representative, Name of Historic District: Old Main (Interim Commissioner)
Term Ends: July 1, 2014 or until such a time that a resident of the district is appointed to
serve.
Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation
Office for the Commission. Circle Yes No
COMMISSIONER
Ms.
First Name: Mitzi
Initial:
Last Name: Krey
Mailing Address:
433 W. 3rd St.
Dubuque, L4 52001
Home Phone Number: (563) 552 -7681
Work Phone Number: (480) 215 -4479
Email Address: mitzikreygvahoo. com
Past or Present profession/employment, preservation skills, historic property owner:
Holds degrees in History, Social Work and Anthropology. Has a strong interest in
historic patterns and buildings.
Representative, Name of Historic District: Cathedral
Term Ends: July 1, 2014
Please indicate if this person serves as the Contact with the State Historic Preservation
Office for the Commission. Circle Yes
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D U B U Q U E
MAIN
STREET
April 18 -23
A weeklong series of FREE events inspired by
National Architecture Week!
Schedule of Events:
Free Lunch Hour Building Tours [12:10 Each Day]
Mon. Apr. 18 1 Presentation by Mike Gibson 1
Mason Dixon Saloon
Tue. Apr. 19 1 Roshek Lobby Tour
Weds. Apr. 20 1 Carnegie -Stout Public Library Tour
Thur. Apr. 21 1 Upper Story Living Tour
Cathedral Lofts Apartments, 205 Bluff St.
Dubuque Community School District
Student Art Exhibit
Apr. 18 - 28 1 Roshek Lobby
Opening Reception Monday, Apr. 18, 7 -8:30 P.M.
Free Historical & Architectural Walking Tour
Weds. Apr. 20, 5:30 -7 P.M. 1 Meet in Jackson Park
Hosted by Mike Gibson & Chris Wand
Evening Architecture Presentation and Tour
[Steve Wilke- Shapiro Keynote Speaker]
Tue. Apr. 19, 6 P.M. 1 Masonic Temple, 1195 Locust
City of Dubuque 2010 Ken Kringle Preservation Awards
and Dubuque County Historical Society 2010 Preservation
Awards Presentation & Walking Tour to follow
Free Film Showing & Discussion
Thur. Apr. 21, 6 P.M. 1 Carnegie -Stout Public Library
"The Belly of an Architect" [Rated R]
Free "LEGOs at the Library" Program
[for kids age 7 -12] Sat. Apr. 23 10 -11:30 A.M. 1 Carnegie -
Stout Public Library
Registration required. Please call 589 -4225 ext. 2228.
Presented by Dubuque Main Street, in collaboration with the Camegie-
Stout Public Library, the Center for Dubuque History at Loras College,
City of Dubuque Planning and Building Services, Dubuque Bank &
Trust, Dubuque Community Schools, Dubuque Initiatives, the Tele-
graph Herald, the Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark, the Old House
Enthusiasts, Happy toe's in Dubuque, City of Dubuque Leisure Services,
the National Mississippi River Museum, The Dubuque County Historical
Society, and the Historic Preservation Commission, with help from the
following sponsors:
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Black Mils Energy
The mission of Architecture Days is to heighten
the recognition of ,architecture as art form
and to explore the rich architectural landscape of
Dubuque through programming for all ages.
Architecture Days offers the community the op-
portunity to learn more about architecture and
Dubuque history, celebrating our sense of place,
our historic treasures, and the city's growth
through commitment to architectural re -use.
Architectural Scavenger Hunt 1 Win Prizes!
Free entry forms online at dubuquemainstreet.org (start-
ing Apr. 10) and will appear in the Telegraph Herald. All
entry forms are due on Apr. 21 at 5 P.M.
See entry forms for complete rules and regulations.
Junior Achitectural Scavenger Hunt
Open to kids grades K -5. Entry forms available online and
at the Carnegie -Stout Public Library. All entry forms are
due on Apr. 21 at 5 P.M.
See entry forms for complete rules and regulations.
Connect with Dubuque Main Street's
Facebook page for more details!
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9th Annual Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award
The Ken Kringle Historic Preservation Award was created by the City of Dubuque
Historic Preservation Commission to recognize excellence in historic
preservation. Awards are announced annually during National Historic
Preservation Month for the best rehabilitation projects located in the City of
Dubuque.
The award is named after the late Ken Kringle for his dedication to historic
preservation through his involvement as a member and past Chairperson of the
Historic Preservation Commission, President of the Bluff Street Neighborhood
Association, resident of the Cathedral Historic Preservation District and member
of the Old House Enthusiasts Club.
The Historic Preservation Commission will present awards to the following
recipients in recognition of their outstanding preservation efforts in 2010 at a
ceremony to be held April 19th at 6:00 P.M. at the Masonic Temple, 1195 Locust
Street, Dubuque. A walking tour of the Masonic Temple will precede the
ceremony.
1. Residence, 959 Spruce Street - Tim McGinnis completed an interior and
exterior rehabilitation of the home at 959 Spruce Street. The most
significant transformation was the removal of the asphalt siding and the
addition of a new front porch. His efforts restored the curb appeal and
charm of the historic vernacular cottage in the West 11th Street Historic
District. Lead Hazard Reduction Program funds helped finance the
rehabilitation.
2. Residence, 658 Chestnut - Peter & Cynthia Alt rehabilitated the Italianate
brick home at 658 Chestnut Street. With the addition of a new front porch,
side porch, carriage house and paint, the property owners transformed the
once overlooked building into a highlight of the West 11th Street Historic
District.
3. Duplex, 637 Arlington Street - Julie and David Lott completed an amazing
rehabilitation of the Italianate style brick duplex at 637 Arlington Street in
the West 11th Street Historic Preservation District. Julie and David spared
no expense in the interior and exterior rehabilitation effort. The level of
detail of the project is exemplified by the restored windows and front porch
as well as the immaculate interior. Those windows that were missing or
could not be restored were meticulously replicated. The front porch
brackets, believed to be original to the building, were salvaged from the
basement of building, restored, and once again are the focal feature of the
porch and fagade.
4. Residence 1896 Washington Street - The HEART Program, Dubuque
Bank & Trust (DB &T) Community Development Corporation, and the City
of Dubuque Housing & Community Development Department partnered to
rehabilitate the vernacular front gable home at 1896 Washington Street.
The DB &T Community Development Corporation purchased the property
2006 as part of the Washington Neighborhood revitalization efforts. The
home was completely rehabilitated by the HEART Program Students and
Support Team and sold to 1st time homeowners in 2010. Iowa Finance
Authority, Community Development Block Grant, and Lead Hazard
Reduction Program funds also helped finance the rehabilitation.
5. Carnegie Stout Public Library, 360 W. 11th Street — The Carnegie Stout
Public Library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a
City of Dubuque Landmark. The library benefited from a comprehensive
interior and exterior rehabilitation. The rehabilitation project extended to
both the 1901 Neo Classical Revival original building as well as the 1979
addition. Many improvements were made to update the building with
several being especially noteworthy. The rehabilitation project restored
and reopened the original entrance and stairwell to the second level. Also
restored were the original glass mezzanine and skylights, rotunda, and
boardroom. The project brought back much of the historic beauty that
makes the Carnegie Stout Public Library one of the most significant
buildings in the City of Dubuque.
6. Shot Tower 1099 Commercial Street — Constructed in 1856 to
manufacture lead shot ammunition, the Shot Tower is one of only a few
remaining shot towers in the United States, and the only one west of the
Mississippi River. The Shot Tower produced lead shot from 1856 -58, and
then was closed. It was used by the Standard Lumber Company as a fire
watchtower from the late 1880s until the company was destroyed in the
1911 lumberyard fire. The tower stood deserted in its post -fire ruin from
1911 to 1959. The 1911 fire destroyed the original wooden stairs, leaving
no ready means to access the tower interior for maintenance and repairs.
In 1960 -1961, the tower was repaired using methods that are now known
to promote deterioration. In 2009, the City of Dubuque began rehabilitation
with an archeological survey. The survey revealed the original well the
shot was dropped into to cool. The tower received new historic windows
and a ventilated roof to help keep the weather out and control moisture in
the building. Federal, State and City funds financed the $600,000
rehabilitation.
7. Cathedral Square Lofts, 205 Bluff Street — Epic Construction created 24
modern lofts with much of the historic character and features you'd expect
from a former school built in 1904. The school had already been
renovated in the mid- 1980's to be used as offices and a fitness center.
The original classroom walls were retained as the separation walls
between most of the apartments. The exterior brick of the building was in
very good condition so very little masonry restoration had to take place.
Window frames were either restored or replicated to match the originals.
The original wide hallways were retained along with original trim details.
8. Roshek Building, 700 Locust Street — Built in 1931, Dubuque Initiative's
iconic Roshek Building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places
and is a LEED Gold certified building. The restoration involved many
facets and partners. Wood laminate was removed to uncover beautiful,
ornate millwork, cast -iron railings, and other original features. Architectural
features were restored or replicated to striking effect: historic entrances
(including cast -iron canopies and lanterns), storefront windows, stairwells,
plaster and wood cornice moldings and column capitals, and badly
damaged wood and terrazzo floors were restored. Historic architectural
elements were salvaged, repaired, if necessary, and reused throughout
the building. The project is an incredible example of how new sustainable
building concepts and modern spaces can be incorporated into historic
buildings and features. The rehabilitation effort was lead by Gronen
Restoration. Jeff Morton, Morton Design, served as the project architect.
9. White Street Condominium Project, 1126 -1134 White Street — The City of
Dubuque purchased the rundown property planned for demolition from the
Dubuque Community School District and sold the property to developer
Horsfall Construction & Design in 2008. The nine -unit, three story
apartment building was beautifully rehabilitated inside and out and
converted into five privately owned condos with private decks. The project
was financed by the Iowa Finance Authority and the City of Dubuque.
10. Indian Room Eagle Point Park — Artists Christine Sheldon - Canonigo and
Suzan Sheldon helped bring back the work their grandfather created some
75 years ago when he painted the original Native American mural in the
Indian Room at Eagle Point Park. The mural, created by Joseph Dillon in
the 1930's, depicts the life of a Native American from childhood to old age.
Herb Klinkhammer, of Colonial Painting and Decorating in Dubuque,
carefully removed the dark stain and graffiti that covered the original
images. Granddaughters' and artists Christine Sheldon - Canonigo and
Suzan Sheldon retouched and restored the images.
11.The Bridge Complex, Eagle Point Park — The restoration was collaboration
between the Dubuque Community School District (DCSD), the Four
Mounds Foundation, and the City of Dubuque. Financing was provided by
the City of Dubuque. Students involved in the DCSD Dubuque Building
Trades On -Site Program provided skilled restoration /construction services.
The Dubuque Building Trades On -Site Program teaches students
construction skills and provides hands on learning opportunities. The
renovation involved uncovering and reconstructing the original concession
stand which had become the 'North Annex'. The facility was repainted to
the original colors. Doors and hardware were renovated, replaced and in
some instances new doors were installed in locations that had been
infilled. The railings at the Concession Stand and Terrance were replaced
with stone piers and wood rails matching drawings for the original
installations. Wood was sourced and milled from the community. The
fireplaces and chimneys were cleaned and one fireplace was
reopened. The electrical was upgraded and fluorescent light fixtures were
replaced with historically correct light fixtures. All of the lighting within the
building is now LED source lamps. The Four Mounds Foundation restored
and reconstructed the doors. Architect Steven Ulstad, Ulstad Architects,
developed the rehabilitation plans and assisted with overseeing the work.
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Preservation Iowa Presents Awards for Excellence in Preservation
HAMPTON, IA — October 1, 2011 — Preservation Iowa announced their annual Preservation at Its Best
Awards at Hampton's historic Windsor Theater during "An Evening Like It Used To Be ". The event, co-
sponsored with the Windsor Theatre Development Corporation, the Franklin County Arts Council,
Franklin County Tourism, the Hampton Chamber of Commerce, highlighted movie nostalgia and Iowa's
historic theater heritage in an effort to promote "Hollywood in the Heartland ", a statewide theater survey
conducted by Preservation Iowa and the State Historic Preservation Office.
Preservation Iowa awarded ten awards in eight categories. Each year, in partnership with the Iowa
Gaming Association, Preservation Iowa seeks to honor historic preservation successes. In doing so, we
hope to inspire others to take action to preserve, protect, and promote Iowa's historic resources"
commented Preservation Iowa's Executive Director, Vince Lintz.
Awards presented included: (additional project information on subsequent pages)
Adaptive Use:
Project: Cathedral Square Lofts Recipients: Epic Construction /B &C Cathedral Development
Commercial: (2)
Project: Hedge Building
Project: 100F Oddfellows Building
Recipient: Becky Anderson
Recipient: Arch Icon Development
Community Effort:
Project: Machine & Blacksmith Shop Recipients: Siouxland Historical Railroad Association
City of Sioux City
Public Structure:
Project: Dubuque Shot Tower Restoration Recipient: City of Dubuque
Residential:
Project: White Street Condominiums Project Recipient: Horsfall Construction & Design
Rural Preservation:
Project: Kent Union Chapel Recipient: Brooklyn Community Foundation
Sustainabilitv in Preservation: (2)
Project: The Roshek Building
Project: Historic City Hall Restoration
Recipients: Dubuque Initiatives, Inc. /Gronen Restoration
Recipient: Historic Valley Junction Foundation
City of West Des Moines
Special Protect:
Project: The Dubuque Shot Tower (book) Recipient: John Adelmann, editor
About Preservation Iowa: Preservation Iowa is the statewide nonprofit historic preservation
organization dedicated to advocacy, education and creation of partnerships that enhance our economic
and cultural future through the preservation of Iowa's historic resources.
For More Information Contact:
Vince Lintz, Executive Director, Preservation Iowa
200 101" Street, 5th Floor, Des Moines, IA 50309
515 - 237 -0327, director (a�preservationiowa.orq, www.preservationiowa.org
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2011 Preservation at Its Best Awards List:
Adaptive Use:
Project: Cathedral Square Lofts
Recipient: Epic Construction /B &C Cathedral Development
Community: Dubuque
Project Description: Adaptive use and rehabilitation of the 1905 former St. Raphael's Cathedral School
building into 24 mixed income apartments with the main floor being maintained as office space.
Commercial:
Project: Hedge Building
Recipient: Becky Anderson
Community: Burlington
Project Description: Restoration and rehabilitation of Charles Dunham's 1881 Hedge Building in
downtown Burlington with office space on the main floor and residential units on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Commercial:
Project: 100F Oddfellows Building
Recipient: Arch Icon Development
Community: Woodbine
Project Description: Rehabilitation of the 1878 former IOOF Oddfellow Lodge and adjacent 1901
Siebel's Department Store has brought a full service restaurant, added new jobs, office spaces and
offered upper floor living alternatives in downtown Woodbine.
Community Effort:
Project: Machine & Blacksmith Shop — Milwaukee Railroad Shops Historic District
Recipient: Siouxland Historical Railroad Association /City of Sioux City
Community: Sioux City
Project Description: Rehabilitation of the Machine & Blacksmith Shop which is part of a staged, multi -
phased plan to renovate and redevelop the form Milwaukee Railroad Shops as a museum and
historical attraction. This property was listed on Preservation Iowa's 2000 Most Endangered Property
List.
Public Structure:
Project: Dubuque Shot Tower Restoration
Recipient: City of Dubuque
Community: Dubuque
Project Description: Restoration of 1856 Dubuque Shot Tower as a landmark of the City of Dubuque
and unique element of the city's America's River project at the Port of Dubuque.
Residential:
Project: White Street Condominium Project
Recipient: Horsfall Construction & Design
Community: Dubuque
Project Description: Through innovative local partnerships, the long- derelict historic apartment building
located across from Prescott Elementary School was converted from an eyesore slated for demolition
into a 5 -unit source of pride for the community.
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Rural Preservation:
Project: Kent Union Chapel Rehabilitation
Recipient: Brooklyn Community Foundation /Magee Construction
Community: Brooklyn
Project Description: Restoration and rehabilitation of the 1909 Kent Union Chapel to reestablish its use
as a "union chapel" in rural Poweshiek County.
Sustainabilitv in Preservation:
Project: The Roshek Building
Recipient: Dubuque Initiatives, Inc. /Gronen Restoration, Inc.
Community: Dubuque
Project Description: Rehabilitation of the 9 -story former Roshek Brothers Department Store. This
National Register property is seeking LEED Gold certification and is now home to IBM who created
over 1,300 new jobs in the Roshek Building.
Sustainabilitv in Preservation:
Project: Historic City Hall
Recipient: Historic Valley Junction Foundation /City of West Des Moines
Community: West Des Moines
Project Description: Restoration and rehabilitation of 1905 historic West Des Moines City Hall. This
National Register property is seeking LEED Gold certification and is now home to the Historic Valley
Junction Foundation, welcome center and community classrooms.
Special Proiect:
Project: The Dubuque Shot Tower (book)
Recipient: John Adelmann, editor
Community: Peosta
Project Description: Written, and researched by high school "student historians, this first -of -a -kind book
helps preserve the Shot Tower's legacy by positioning it in the larger narrative of our nation's past and
presents a fresh account that is greater than the sum of the structure's myths and legends.
Prepared by: Laura Carstens, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 589 -4210
Return to: Jeanne Schneider. City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St, Dubuque, IA 52001 Telephone: 589.4121
ORDINANCE NO. 15 -11
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 10- 11 -A -4
PERTAINING TO EXPANSION OF THE WASHINGTON STREET NEIGHBORHOOD
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Whereas, the City of Dubuque established conservation districts to allow for the City's review of
demolition permits that might impact buildings of historic or architectural significance; and
Whereas, the City has adopted the Washington Neighborhood Strategic Plan; and
Whereas, expansion of the Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District is an
implementation step of the Washington Neighborhood Strategic Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code,
Article 10- 11 -A -4 is hereby amended as follows:
10- 11 -A -4 Washington Street Neighborhood Conservation District
Street; th
nerth
beginning:
on with Fourteenth
et-to4ts -- intersection with- Wachi„ ton gro Street; theno_
eint -of
Beginning at the intersection of E 22nd Street and Kniest Street, thence southeasterly along
Kniest Street to its intersection with Garfield Avenue, thence southwesterly along Garfield
Avenue to its intersection with the City alley located between Elm Street and Kniest Street,
thence southeasterly along the City alley to its intersection with E. 18th Street, thence
southwesterly along E. 18th Street to its intersection with the City alley located between
the Iowa Chicago and Eastern Railroad right -of -way and Elm Street, thence southeasterly
along the City alley to its intersection with E. 17th Street, thence northeasterly along E. 17th
Street to its intersection with the Iowa Chicago and Eastern Railroad right -of -way, thence
southeasterly along the Iowa Chicago and Eastern Railroad right -of -way to its intersection
with E. 16th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 16th Street to its intersection with Elm
Street, thence southeasterly along Elm Street to its intersection with E. 15th Street, thence
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northeasterly along E. 15th Street to its intersection with the City alley located between Elm
Street and Pine Street, thence southeasterly along the City alley located between Elm
Street and Pine Street to its intersection with E. 14th Street, thence southwesterly along E.
14th Street to its intersection with the City alley located between Elm Street and Pine
Street, thence southeasterly along the City alley located between Elm Street and Pine
Street to its intersection with E. 12th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 12 Street to its
intersection with Elm Street, thence southeasterly along Elm Street to its intersection with
E. 11th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 11th Street to its intersection with W. 11th
Street, thence southwesterly along W. 11th Street to its intersection with the City alley
located between Central Avenue and Iowa Street; thence northwesterly along the City alley
to its intersection with the City Hall access driveway, thence southwesterly along the City
Hall access driveway to its intersection with Iowa Street, thence northwesterly along Iowa
Street to its intersection with Loras Boulevard; thence northeasterly along Loras
Boulevard to its intersection with the City alley located between Iowa Street and Central
Avenue, thence northwesterly along the City alley to its intersection with W. 17th Street,
thence northeasterly along W. 17th Street to its intersection with Heeb Street; thence
northwesterly along Heeb Street to its intersection with the northern boundary of Parcel
#10 -24- 252 -018; thence northeasterly along the northern boundary of Parcel #10- 24 -252-
018 to its intersection with the west boundary of Parcel #10 -24- 252 -017; thence
northwesterly along the west boundary of Parcel #10 -24 -252 -017 to its intersection with the
south boundary of Parcel #10 -24- 252 -015, thence northeasterly along the south boundary
of Parcel #10 -24- 252 -015 to its intersection with the west boundary of Parcel #10- 24 -252-
013, thence northwesterly along the west boundary of Parcel #10-24-252-013 to its
intersection with Heeb Street, thence northwesterly along Heeb Street to its intersection
with Kaufmann Avenue, thence northeasterly along Kaufmann Avenue to its intersection
with 22"d Street thence northeasterly along 22 "d Street to its point of origin at the
intersection of E. 22nd Street and Kniest Street excluding the area beginning at the
intersection of E 14th Street and Jackson Street, thence southeasterly along Jackson Street
to its intersection with E. 13th Street, thence southwesterly along E. 13th Street to its
intersection with White Street, thence northwesterly along White Street to its intersection
with E. 14th Street, thence northeasterly along E. 14th Street to its point of origin at the
intersection of E. 14th Street and Jackson Street .
Section 2. This ordinance shall not apply to an application for a demolition permit for properties
being acquired and demolished for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 22"d day of February, 2011.
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Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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to the best of my ability discharge the duties of the office as a member of the Historic
Preservation Commission (Cathedral Historic District), for a three -year term which will
expire July 1, 2014, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as now or hereafter required by law.
Mitzi Krey
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