5 8 12 Clerk's Skeleton Notes and Meeting CallTO: Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
You are hereby directed to call a Special Session of the City Council to be
held on Tuesday, May 8, 212, at 5:30 PM in the Historic Federal Building for the
purpose of conducting a work session in the University of Iowa Sustainable
Communities Project.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in'egtlfi ar session at 5:30 p.m. on May 8, 2012 in the
Historic Federal Building. ��
resent: Mayor Bug, Council Members Br i 'g, Coilrfiors, vrres�L ch, Resnick,
utton; City Manager Van Milligen
Absent: City Attorney Lindahl J
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council to act
upon such business that may properly come before the Council.
WORK SESSION
University of Iowa Sustainable Communities Project
Motion to adjourn
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Nays
Resnick
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Sutton
Braig
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Buol
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Connors
Jones
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TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Cori Burbach, Sustainable Community Coordinator
DATE: May 1, 2012
SUBJECT: University of Iowa Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities Final Presentations
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memo is to introduce the final products of a year -long partnership with the University
of Iowa Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities in preparation for the May 8 Council work session.
BACKGROUND
To better address the problems and challenges faced by small and mid -sized towns in Iowa and the
Midwest, the School of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Iowa launched the Iowa Initiative
for Sustainable Communities (IISC) in 2009. IISC's purpose is to apply the talent and knowledge of the
students and faculty of the University of Iowa to develop plans and initiatives that will enable Iowa's small
towns and cities to enhance the sustainability of their communities. In doing so, IISC provides significant
and ongoing outreach to Iowa's communities, while transforming teaching and learning at the University of
Iowa by engaging students in a student - faculty- community collaboration that is focused on some of the
most important problems faced by communities in Iowa and the Midwest.
Professor Chuck Connerly, Director of the School of Urban and Regional Planning, approached the City
about a partnership that would last from 2011 -2013. In partnership with UI and several local partners, five
projects were identified for the 2011 -2012 academic year. Local partners have worked with the students
and their advisers over the last year to complete the projects. At the May 8 work session, the students
will present their findings to the Council. Their final reports will be due to their advisers and local partners
on May 11.
DISCUSSION
The order for the presentations will be as follows:
1. Sustainable Dubuque Indicators
2. Alternative Energy Asset Mapping
3. Portrait of Poverty
4. Green & Healthy Homes
5. Local Foods
Related materials are attached.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
No action is requested; this memo is provided for your information.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on May 8, 2012 in the
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Historic Federal Buildings, 350 W. 6 Street.
Present: Mayor Buol; Council Members Braig, Connors, Lynch, Resnick, Sutton (left
at 6:24 p.m.); City Manager Van Milligen
Absent: Council Member Jones, City Attorney Lindahl
WORKSESSION
University of Iowa Sustainable Community Initiatives Project
PRESENTATIONS
1. Sustainable Dubuque Indicators
Project Partner: Cori Burbach, City of Dubuque
Presenters: Tim Christensen, Medora Kealy
A. Methodology
Framework
Public Engagement
Comparison Cities
Data Collection; sources and analysis
Scoring; trend comparison, score
B. Results: strengths, neutrals, weaknesses, unknown (Dubuque improving or
better than peers.
Healthy air; score condition, comparisons
Community Knowledge; educational disparity
Access to Open Space; quantity, access
Regional Economy; interest rates
Interpreting results; data accuracy, limitations of scoring system
C. Recommendations
Public Health and Safety
Moving forward / Next Steps
2. Renewable Energy Asset Mapping Project
Project Partner: Dan McDonald, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Presenters: Nick Benson, Robin Fennig
A. Project Scope
B. Building and urban-scale methodology
C. Solar mapping (incoming solar radiation)
D. Wind Mapping (parcel specific mapping)
E. Ground source heat pump mapping (geothermal)
F. Business Energy Demand; Sampling partnerships
G. Return on Investment Procedure
H. Interactive Map – renewable energy by parcel
I. Renewable Energy Zoning and Historic Preservation Impact and
Recommendations
J. Access to Renewables
K. Critical Facilities Policy Analysis
3. Portrait of Poverty
Project Partner: Eric Dregne and Michelle Balek, Community Foundation of Greater
Dubuque
Presenters: Tom Gross, Rose Phillips
A. Project Statement: Obtain an understanding of poverty in the community
B. Notable Research components
Secondary data review
Community feedback
Population demographic projections
Affordable housing model
Transportation accessibility
Successful programs
C. SWOT Analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats)
i. Strengths: Low poverty and unemployment, strong network of social and
community services, positive community feedback
ii. Weaknesses: spatial segregation by income; disproportionate poverty
rates for women, children, African-Americans, and Latinos,
fragmentation of services, limited job opportunities; and barriers to civic
participation
iii. Opportunities: Economic renaissance, sustainable Dubuque,
Multicultural Family Center, increasing diversity, proximity to higher
education institutions
iv. Threats: rising housing costs, change in service needs as population
ages, recession and changes in state/federal policy, gentrification, strain
on schools, feeling unwelcomed, lack of awareness of Sustainable
Dubuque
D. Recommendations: increase outreach efforts to attract low and moderate income
civic leaders, make successful programs high funding priority, invest in key
programs, expand Sustainable Dubuque services for low- and moderate-income
residents
4. Green and Healthy Homes Initiatives
Project Partner: Eric Dregne, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque; and the City
of Dubuque
Presenters: Zach Panoff, Brian McDonough Linnea Graffunder
Green and Healthy Homes Initiatives: remove lead, eliminate health and safety hazards,
repair and rehab, improve energy efficiency
A. Project goals
B. Fall 2011 recommendations
C. Spring focus
Priority model
Landlords and renters
Lasting program
D. Methodology
E. Priority Model (why, what, and how)
GIS Analysis Map (zip code and parcel number)
Health, safety, energy efficiency
Priority Model: 5 categories with 10 subcategories
Category, variables, classification, ranking, weighting UI team
Priority Classifications
Priority model results maps
Model results impact on historic districts and flood plains
F. Recommendations: identify subsets in need
G. Renters and Landlords: supply and demand
i. Insight from case studies and comparisons
ii. Suggested code updates and adoption (IPMC)
iii. Economic feasibility and assistance
iv. Rental/Landlord Recommendations
Combine incentives and regulation
Provide marketing assistance to landlords who make improvements
Increase renter awareness
Update the housing code and adopting and energy efficiency code
Interdepartmental collaboration recommendations
Innovative founding sources
Outreach recommendations
5. Local Foods
Project Partner: Jason Neises, Dubuque County Extension and Outreach
Presenters: Erik Sampson, Stephanie Lientz
A. Connect local food producers with Dubuque colleges and universities
B. Project Deliverables:
i. Research: Benefits of local food consumption
ii. Best practices research:
Survey of universities, primary findings, start small
Local producer survey in Driftless Area: results and analysis:
types of products, types of production methods, distance
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products are sold, interest in selling to colleges and
universities, producer challenges,
iii. Food and safety Policy
iv. Expert interviews and field research
C. College and University Relationship Building: Foundation for institution-producer
relationships: Networking events, goals, information sharing
D. Marketing and Resource Materials; compilation of marketing messages
E. Resource Map: driftless area processing facilities and resources
F. Action Plan available on Dubuque Extension web site
Guide to creating and implementing a local food program at a collegiate
institution.
G. Recommendations
i. Points on how a city and county government can support institutional local
food programs
ii. Local-Food Coordinator
Ms. Burbach concluded by summarizing the value of the partnership and the
recommendations and action plans presented.
Adjournment: 7:54 p.m.