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Half of die doWDlOwn ~ is done. It is _., have 8' S_ Open asam. The brie.t _k
and stone planters Ire a welcome acldiEion to upgrading the downtown area.
l.ut _k I 0ll<Dd0d a mectiDg on tile reconstruction of tile Main SIr<eI ponio.n of tile downlown. I
notbd some problem areas of which you should be aware:
· SOlDO of 01Il' poopJe have 0Xj>re1ll<d COJICems abotn IIiIItty in 1lle...u area. 'Ilu: SDCial_ ami
iOveInmerJQl agencie! located along Main Street and their patrons concern OW' people. especfaUy at
night.
· The lack of actMty or traffic jq the area also briDp COncerns for safety.
· The p- JlOdaIrian ...u '-ins a lot of seatiag which is lib:Iy., _age loUriaa., ..
evCD greater extent. .
· Variolls architccturaI monuments are being proposed throughom the ma.u. These present
malnrenuce issues for the City and pose open iDvitatioDS to vandalism.
S.... 8" Street haa lIlmed out .. well widllls .....fuI llshting, laodscapiDg IDd aC<e.ls, whj< DOl cIo tbe
..... on Malo S1Jcet? If tile Clly --., ....te a two-lane -1IiIniI>r 10 what they have done on 8',
that wonId pro.;.Je ..... rraftIc IDd get away ft"", 1lle deser1!d -t>hm of the !ltdeoIrian maD alto<
cIarlc. This con1d be a nice ~ willi just..., Ianeo of n1fit, no pIIII-fns or parldng. It ~
open up our doWDlOwn to more visitors, iocludin: our OWn residents.
Today, Monday, Ilttember 20", there is a ""'kina _on of the City Council OJ discuss tile desip of
the Main Street ponlon of the...u. The _ lUllS &om 5:30 ., 6: 15 at tbe Iihnuy 1DdUorium. 1bi.s
is a very decisive meeting and could determine the outcome of me mall.
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concerns to Mike Van Milligan or 11m Moerman at the Ciy prior to that IDeetin&.
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MEMO - CONFIDENTIAL
DA TE: Dee. 20, 1999
FROM: Dick Hartig
TO: Mike VanMilligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: WHKS & Co. Project Memorandum (Main St.
Improvements from 5th to 9th St.)
I received a copy of the above mentioned memorandum from Tony
Zelinskas today, and reviewed it with interest. In part, it states that I
was directed to city staff to address the issues of the assessJD.ent formula
and the overall design concept.
I was surprised to learn this from the memo, and would like to know
with whom I should speak since I didn't receive this information at the
Stakeholder meeting.
I support opening the main street corridor to vehicular traffic. I oppose
any updated, upgraded, or embellished pedestrian plaza concepts. I
further am not interested in being assessed for park benches and picnic
tables for the NICC or Cigna groups.
I would be interested in learning what promises were made or contracts
signed regarding the future of the plaza as it relates to the to the Cigna
project.
As the oldest business in this area, I have and will continue to support
opening the plaza to traffic. This will likely be the last opportunity to
correct what I feel is an often unsafe area for our office workers and
customers.
DEC. 20.1999 5: 14PM
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Mr. Michael Van Milligan
City Manager
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RE; jlll to ~' Street Project
We support the position of reopening Main Street from Sill to go. streets that has been
recently discussed at the Stakeholder meetings. The opening of grh street is ~ready a
huge success.
Our biggest Concern is the safety of people in the mall area after hours due to a lack of
activity. Establishing vehicular access would help alleviate this concern.
Additionally, we are concerned about the threat of vandalism with some of the
Proposed changes to the mall.
Because of the factors outlined above, we are in strong support of opening traffic on
Main Street to help address some of these potential problems.
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Facsimile Cover Sheet
To: Dick Hartig
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Fax: 5888725
From: John Higgins
Company:
Phone: +1(319)5579163
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Date: 12/20/99
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Comments:
Dear Mr. Hartig
I am 100% interested in seeing the town clock plaza opened to through
traffic on Main Street.
Sincerely,
Linda Reisen
Hennigars Hallmark
Town Clock Plaza
DEC-20-99 MON 5:09 PM
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Dubuque City Manager
City Hall
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Dear Mike:
Re: Town Clock Plaza Improvanents
It is our understanding that a total restructuring of Main Street between 9th and
Srh Street is imminent. Mercantile Bank i~ in favor of rc:-opening Main Street
to vehicle traffic.
We would appreciate a re-disclosure of the proposed Town Clock Plaza
improvement assessment to Mercantile Bank prior to any final commitments.
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. City Council Meeting Agenda
Streetscape Concepts - Main Street, from 5th Street to 9th Street
Date: December 20, 1999
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
1. Project Background and Recent Activities
Staff
(5 minutes)
WHKS - Tony Zelinskas
(10 minutes)
Staff
(5 minutes)
Any Members
(5 minutes)
Council
(30 minutes)
Council
2. Summary of Design Concepts to Date and Results
of Recent Stakeholder and Public Input Meetings
3. Project Scheduling, Budget Appropriations
4. Design Committee Member Comments
5. Council Comments and Directives
6. Authorize WHKS to Continue Toward Final
Design And Bidding in April, 1999
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C. John Uban of Dahlgren, Shardlow & Uban, Inc. (DSU), the planning and
landscape architects for the project, will be present and available to respond to the
City Council questions.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
December 16, 1999
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Worksession - Streetscape Improvements
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Enclosed is the information pertaining to the City Council Worksession on
Streetscape Improvements -- Main St., from 5th St. to 9th St. The worksession
has been scheduled for December 20 from 5:30-6:15 p.m. in the Library
Auditorium. Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. in the Libaray Rotunda.
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Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director
December 15, 1999
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Streetscape Improvements - Main Street from 5th Street to 9th Street
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this City Council meeting is to discuss the current status of the plans as
developed by WHKS and Company for the streetscape improvements planned for Main
Street from 5th Street to 9th Street, and to solicit further input from the City Council.
BACKGROUND
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The concepts developed for the streetscape improvements to Main Street through the
Plaza resulted from City Council meetings and directives given during two meetings dated
March 1, 1999, and March 15, 1999.
A design committee was established to work with WHKS and their design team; it was
comprised of the following members:
Jim Burke
Laura Carstens
Ben Graham
Mike Koch
Dan LoBianco
Dan McDonald
Tim Moerman
Pam Myhre
Sue Riedel
Steve Sesterhenn
Gil Spence
Cindy Steinhauser
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Community Development Director
Planning Services Manager
President
Public Works Director
Executive Director
Government & Business Affairs Director
Assistant City Manager
Associate Planner
General Manager
Vice President, Manager
Leisure Services Manager
Parking System Supervisor
City of Dubuque
City of Dubuque
Graham's Style Store for Men, Inc.
City of Dubuque
Dubuque Main Street Ltd.
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
City of Dubuque
City of Dubuque
Grand Opera House
Cottingham Butler, Inc.
City of Dubuque
City of Dubuque
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DISCUSSION
The Consultant Team includes Dahlgren, Shardlow, and Uban (DSU) (Planners and
Landscape Architects) and Gilmor & Doyle (Electrical Design). The team will prepare
design plans for Main Street from 5th Street to 9th Street, including the 5th Street
intersection for construction in the year 2000. Preliminary planning concepts will also be
developed for the east-west side streets and for the Town Clock area to achieve
consistency in the design themes, but these projects will be done at a later date. The
Town Clock area is currently anticipated for construction in Fiscal Year 2004, and 6th and
7th Streets in Fiscal Year 2005.
Generally, the Main Street planning and design will follow and support the decisions made
for the reconstruction of 8th Street. For the text that follows, please refer to the attached
exhibits. Please note that the exhibits are conceptual only. The exhibits depict options
and alternatives that should be considered as aids to the discussion for the features that
ultimately will be provided. A proposed development schedule is also attached.
The reconstruction of the Main Street as a pedestrian mall will provide an open
walkway/promenade down the center of Main Street, providing a clear view of the Town
Clock from north and south. Based on earlier stakeholder comments, no seating will be
provided adjacent to the building faces. Instead, a more traditional walkway/sidewalk will
be provided immediately adjacent to the buildings.
Precast concrete pavers will be used for the walking surfaces. For the sidewalk adjacent
to the buildings, pavers similar to those used on Eighth Street will be used. Larger (12" x
12") precast concrete pavers may be used for the center walkway, but the emphasis of a
smooth walking surface must be maintained, as it was in the sidewalk areas along Eighth
Street.
The trees, and other landscaping, and seating to be provided will be located between the
center walkway and the sidewalk that is adjacent to the buildings. Most of the trees will
be ornamental, but some over-story trees will also be provided. The over-story tree
species will have a mature height of 30-35 feet and will be pruned to keep the lower
branches at 8-10 feet above the walking surface.
Tree locations and spacing, project landscaping, and the anticipated lighting will provide a
much more open and well-lit streetscape that responds to the public comments about the
existing streetscape being unsafe at night.
Seating is a critical consideration. The existing picnic tables are considered aesthetically
unacceptable for a business park. However, adequate replacement seating and the
appropriate locations for functional seating must be addressed.
The overall concept responds to pedestrian movements, the architecture of the Main Street
buildings, and the spatial needs of the businesses. The design replicates a street and will
provide a sophisticated corporate space that is flexible and open. Overall, the concept
presented is a fairly simple design, which provides more "closed" space near 5th Street and
is more "open" between 8th and 9th Streets.
Summaries of the planned amenities for each block are as follows:
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5th Street to 6th Street
The 5th Street intersection will be reconstructed to reduce the width of 5th Street through
the intersection, providing for improved pedestrian movement. The actual design will need
to be coordinated with the design of the Cigna building for 5th Street.
An arch or another vertical design is conceived as a desirable aesthetic element to "draw"
people from lower Main Street to the Town Clock Plaza. Open space in this area could
provide for exhibit space for the events at the Civic Center. This area would benefit by a
more dynamic design than the other parts of Main Street.
The concepts presented provided a very high level of seating, with wide (18" - 24") stone
slab benches of various lengths, in arc patterns on both sides of Main Street. The benches
would be perpendicular to Main Street, providing the higher density of seating that had
previously been requested by representatives of Cigna. The benches would be 8' -10'
apart, and vary in length. Some of the benches would be in shade, and others would allow
the users to sit in sunlight. The wide benches are a suggested way to provide for some of
the functionality of the existing picnic tables, without actual tabletops being provided.
Additional features might be stone "bollards" and an ornamental iron "fence" along the
edge of the parking lot, with appropriate landscaping. The "bollard" design would allow an
individual to use it as a seat. The actual locations for bollards and other vertical elements
. will be designed to reinforce the strong linear overall design.
The actual material to be used to construct the benches and bollards was discussed.
Native limestone, similar to what was used for the raised beds on 8th Street, or precast
concrete (cast to mimic native limestone) may be used.
The existing Continuum sculpture was discussed. The Main Street design may not "fit"
with the aesthetics of the sculpture. Off project locations will be discussed as a part of
the project planning. If the sculpture is to be incorporated into the Main Street
streetscape, it may be possible to place it with the reconstruction of the 6th Street steps.
6th Street to 7th Street (South EdQe Of The Town Clock Plaza)
The intersection area would be an opportunity to add definition and special features to
Main Street. Vertical pillars of stone that would highlight the area and provide a
continuation of the view of the Town Clock have been discussed.
The concept for seating in this block would have continuous benches in shallow arcs on
both sides of the central walkway on Main Street. The bench configurations would
provide openings at the building entrances. Pedestrian traffic from one side of Main Street
to the other should be minimal, because of the existing businesses in this area. The
seating design responds to the building use in this block.
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Raised bed or low planting areas will be provided. Trees with tree grates and tree guards
are also planned. Tree guards would be specifically designed for this project and serve
both functionally and aesthetically.
Town Clock Plaza
Two (2) conceptual options were presented. Both options indicated a need to try to
enhance the aesthetics of the Hartig Drug Store building wall adjacent to the Plaza. The
treatment of the Trilog building entrance will be coordinated with the owner.
The Town Clock base, pedestal, and the clock itself were discussed. The base
configuration would be modified by the project to enhance the stage area and provide
steps to the east, replacing the railing that currently exists. The steps could also be used
as locations for seating. Controls/equipment for an improved sound system could be
located under the revised stage/Clock base.
The area between the NICC Building and the Trilog Building, leading east to the alley, was
presented as a good place for bicycle racks. Overall, the designers viewed the existing
walkway and trees as fairly open, with acceptable lighting levels. However, it was
acknowledged that comments have been received that indicate a need to improve this
area.
Concept 'A' depicted arbors at the west border of the Plaza, adjacent to the alley. The
conceptual review indicates that the existing paved surface slopes strongly from west to
east. The concept utilized the elevation difference to provide additional steps near the
arbors. The steps, 2 -3 levels, would also provide additional seating in the Plaza. The
precast concrete pavers could be designed in patterns that would match the geometry (Le.,
shape) of the steps.
Concept 'B' enclosed the Plaza more with trees and plantings. It would create more steps
and a depressed area to the west of the Town Clock. Ramps would also lead to the
depressed area. This area could be flexible space, providing for ice-skating and acting as
an amphitheater area.
Th Street (North EdQe Of The Town Clock Plaza) To 8th Street
This area has the highest level of retail and high pedestrian traffic. The seating design
responds to the building use in this block. The seating and plantings in this area would be
similar to 6th to 7th Streets, but more open. The concept for seating would have continuous
benches in shallow arcs on both sides of the central walkway on Main Street. However,
the bench configurations would provide openings at regular intervals and at the building
entrances so pedestrians may easily move from one side of the st(eet to the other.
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8th Street to 9th Street
This area has very strong and distinct building architecture. Reduced plantings were
suggested to emphasize the buildings.
The more open space near the Graham's Building was shown as an opportunity for more
intimate seating and planting. The decision to remove and not replace the existing
fountain was made during the planning for 8th Street. The concept presented an entryway
treatment that did not include an arch. An arch at this location was thought to detract
from the architecture of the American Trust Building. Instead, tall limestone vertical pillars
were presented as a way to "announce" the entry to the Plaza from the north. Visually,
the entry would lead the eye to the Town Clock. The pillars might have sculpture(s) on
top. The lights used on the 4 monuments at 8th Street would be installed on the side of
the pillars. The lights aesthetically match the existing lights at the entrance to the bank
building.
The 9th Street intersection would be reconstructed to provide two (2) pedestrian crossings
across 9th Street to the Mall. The actual design of the southeast quadrant will require the
construction of some steps, because of the elevation change, but a continuous sidewalk
would be placed along the south side of 9th Street.
SCHEDULE
On November 9, 1999, and again on December 7, 1999, meetings were held with the
stakeholders in the Main Street area to discuss their particular needs in relationship to their
properties. Two Open Forum sessions for the general public were also held on December
7, 1999.
The schedule for the project is to have final design documents presented to the City
Council, together with a special assessment schedule in April, 2000. A bid-letting is
anticipated in June, 2000, with completion of the work by the end of the year 2000.
BUDGET IMPACT
The Fiscal Year 2000 Budget has incorporated $1,000,000 in TIF funds and $150,000 of
special assessments to property owners, for a total funding package of $1,150,000.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
Utilizing City Council input and the input received in the November and December
stakeholder meetings, the consultant will continue to work toward final design. Additional
stakeholder meetings are scheduled for January, 2000, to present the proposed final
improvements and to receive any further comments prior to submitting the project to the
City Council for bidding in April, 2000.
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
December 16, 1999
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Tim Moerman, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Report on the Use of Walkers and Strollers on Brick Pavers
A concern was raised that the new brick pavers installed in the Eighth Street
reconstruction project could create problems for users of walkers and strollers. The
brick pavers have beveled edges which create a slight gap between the pavers.
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In response to this concern, I contacted Dubuque Main Street Ltd. Director Dan
LoBianco to test the performance of both walkers and strollers on this pavement.
Dan and I met this morning in front of the Grand Opera House to test three walkers
with varying sizes of wheels and two strollers with different size wheels. For lack
of a better term, I will use "ride" to convey how rough or smooth the movement of
the walkers and strollers would be for the users.
The first walker we tested was the newest model and had the largest wheels. The
impact of the pavers was minimal with the "ride" being relatively smooth and no
safety impact. The next two walkers each had smaller wheels. The "ride" of the
two walkers was more rough than that of the walker with the larger wheels. The
feel of running across the pavers was more pronounced. We also tested the
walkers with the smaller wheels for safety and found that there was no impact on
the safety for the user.
The first stroller we tested had the large wheels. The pavers had no impact on the
"ride" or safety of the stroller. The second stroller was the umbrella type with
small dual wheels on each leg. The beveled pavers had a minimal, if any impact on
the "ride" of the strollers and no impact on safety.
I am aware that the testing is somewhat subjective, and open to differing opinions.
However, both Dan and I believe that the use of these brick pavers would not have
a negative impact for the users of the Town Clock Plaza.
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Dan LoBianco, Dubuque Main Street Ltd.
Mike Koch, Public Works Director
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Gateway Treatment
· Historic gateway element
· Fountain
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· Coordinate bus stop
with transit study
· Would like to see gateway
arch, public art and arbors
· What is going to occur
on 9th Street?
· Provide rugs at entrances
· Would possibly be open to
rooms at building edge
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Nesler Centre
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· Provide outdoor rugs at
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· No seating adjacent
to building
· Plants- min. 8 ft. From bldg.
· Restrict tree height
· No loose tables
· Provide space for one
outdoor vendor
Intense Pedestrian
Usage
· Need flexible seating
· Full sun during middle
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· 2 story buildings
· Facade treatment vary
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· Tower Plaza
· Large windows on mall
· Provide service to
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· Enhance pedestrian
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provide pedestrian
friendly connection
Trilog
Five Flags
Convention Center
· Need outdoor
exhibition space
Five Flags
Civic Center
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Grahams
· Seating for pedestrians
· Keep space out front
relatively open
· Lighting issues
· Rugs at entrances
Security Building
· Added lighting from
other side of mall
"Flexible" seating out front
· Rugs at entrances
· Will do future renovation
to current building and
other side of mall
Walker Shoes
· Bowl planters at entrance
· Lighting to coordinate with
store's lighting needs
· Outdoor rugs
KFXB
· No seating adjacent to building
· Likes limestone
· Locked entrance to building-
does not need rug
· Maintenance of Main St. Mall
NICC
· Need more lighting
. Alley to parking ramp is concern
. Outdoor rooms possible
. ADA access
· Flexible seating
Enhance entrance
possible location for
bike racks
Clock Tower
· Need for more performance space
· New electrical
. Paint
. More seating space
. Plaza has slope from alley to clock tower
· Most active space on mall
· Remove planters and lighting
· Pedestrians & vehicles conflict at alley
· Need for permanent & flexible seating
Cigna
· No seating at building face
· No responsibility for "loose" tables & chairs
· Needs "flexible" seating in high quantities
· 6th Street could become seating complex
· Light levels
· Highlight maintenance at 5th Street
HOliday Inn
· Pedestrian connections important
· 6th Street is gateway to mall
· Likes "arch" of feature
Conce t Statement
The intent of the design is to recall the Historic Main Street
which focuses at clocktower plaza, as the Heart of the
Core Downtown. The mall design will create a series of
spaces which will provide a setting for public gatherings,
and social interactions, as well as public art and daily
needs of the users.
· Flexibilily of uses
· Seasonal interests
· Public art
· Layering of meaning& interest
· Variely of space in a solid simple framework
· Lead one through with terminal views from
cross streets as well as along main street
· Framework for stage of things to happen
Must respond to pedestrian movements, architecture and
spatial needs of adjacent land uses. The design responds
to the office uses on the southern end by forming larger
massings of trees in raised planters. The design responds
to the more active and finer grain retail area. North of
clock tower plaza with a more open. flexible spaces.
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MEMORANDUM
December 17, 1999
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director J;Ji I(~
SUBJECT: Streetscape Improvements - Main Street From 5th Street to 9th
Street
(NOTE: REVISION OF LAST DECEMBER 15, 1999 MEMO
PAGE)
There is a change in the "Budget Impact" section of my December 15, 1999
memo on the Streetscape Improvements to Main Street, From 5th Street to
9th Street.
Attached is a new last page of my memo, which should be substituted for
the page you have previously received.
MAK/vjd
Attach.
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8th Street to 9th Street
This area has very strong and distinct building architecture. Reduced plantings were
suggested to emphasize the buildings.
The more open space near the Graham's Building was shown as an opportunity for more
intimate seating and planting. The decision to remove and not replace the existing
fountain was made during the planning for 8th Street. The concept presented an entryway
treatment that did not include an arch. An arch at this location was thought to detract
from the architecture of the American Trust Building. Instead, tall limestone vertical pillars
were presented as a way to "announce" the entry to the Plaza from the north. Visually,
the entry would lead the eye to the Town Clock. The pillars might have sculpture(s) on
top. The lights used on the 4 monuments at 8th Street would be installed on the side of
the pillars. The lights aesthetically match the existing lights at the entrance to the bank
building.
The 9th Street intersection would be reconstructed to provide two (2) pedestrian crossings
across 9th Street to the Mall. The actual design of the southeast quadrant will require the
construction of some steps, because of the elevation change, but a continuous sidewalk
would be placed along the south side of 9th Street.
SCHEDULE
On November 9, 1999, and again on December 7, 1999, meetings were held with the
stakeholders in the Main Street area to discuss their particular needs in relationship to their
properties. Two Open Forum sessions for the general public were also held on December
7, 1999.
The schedule for the project is to have final design documents presented to the City
Council, together with a special assessment schedule in April, 2000. A bid-letting is
anticipated in June, 2000, with completion of the work by the end of the year 2000.
BUDGET IMPACT
The project budget has incorporated $1,000,000 in a TIF Backed G.O. bond issue,
$377,615 in special assessments to property owners, and $984,905 in ORA distribution
dollars for a total funding package of $2,362,520.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
Utilizing City Council input and the input received in the November and December
stakeholder meetings, the consultant will continue to work toward final design. Additional
stakeholder meetings are scheduled for January, 2000, to present the proposed final
improvements and to receive any further comments prior to submitting the project to the
City Council for bidding in April, 2000.
MAK/vjd
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
December 17, 1999
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director Jlli IL~
SUBJECT: Streetscape Improvements - Main Street From 5th Street to 9th
Street
(NOTE: REVISION OF LAST DECEMBER 15, 1999 MEMO
PAGE)
There is a change in the "Budget Impact" section of my December 15, 1999
memo on the Streetscape Improvements to Main Street, From 5th Street to
9th Street.
Attached is a new last page of my memo, which should be substituted for
the page you have previously received.
MAK/vjd
Attach.
8th Street to 9th Street
This area has very strong and distinct building architecture. Reduced plantings were
suggested to emphasize the buildings.
The more open space near the Graham's Building was shown as an opportunity for more
intimate seating and planting. The decision to remove and not replace the existing
fountain was made during the planning for 8th Street. The concept presented an entryway
treatment that did not include an arch. An arch at this location was thought to detract
from the architecture of the American Trust Building. Instead, tall limestone vertical pillars
were presented as a way to "announce" the entry to the Plaza from the north. Visually,
the entry would lead the eye to the Town Clock. The pillars might have sculpture(s) on
top. The lights used on the 4 monuments at 8th Street would be installed on the side of
the pillars. The lights aesthetically match the existing lights at the entrance to the bank
building.
The 9th Street intersection would be reconstructed to provide two (2) pedestrian crossings
across 9th Street to the Mall. The actual design of the southeast quadrant will require the
construction of some steps, because of the elevation change, but a continuous sidewalk
would be placed along the south side of 9th Street.
SCHEDULE
On November 9, 1999, and again on December 7, 1999, meetings were held with the
stakeholders in the Main Street area to discuss their particular needs in relationship to their
properties. Two Open Forum sessions for the general public were also held on December
7,1999.
The schedule for the project is to have final design documents presented to the City
Council, together with a special assessment schedule in April, 2000. A bid-letting is
anticipated in June, 2000, with completion of the work by the end of the year 2000.
BUDGET IMPACT
The project budget has incorporated $1,000,000 in a TIF Backed G.O. bond issue,
$377,615 in special assessments to property owners, and $984,905 in DRA distribution
dollars for a total funding package of $2,362,520.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
Utilizing City Council input and the input received in the November and December
stakeholder meetings, the consultant will continue to work toward final design. Additional
stakeholder meetings are scheduled for January, 2000, to present the proposed final
improvements and to receive any further comments prior to submitting the project to the
City Council for bidding in April, 2000.
MAK/vjd
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Half of the downtown reCQnstruction is done. It is great to bave 8- Street open again. The brick work
and stone planters are a welcome addition to upgrading the downtown area.
Last week I attended a meeting on the reconstruction of the Main Street portion of the downtown. I
noticed some problem areas of which you should be aware:
· Some of our people have expressed concerns about safety in the mall area. The social service and
governmental agencies located along Main SlIeet and their patrons Concern our people, especially at
night
· The lack of activity or traffic in the area also brings concerns for safety.
· The proposed pedestrian mall contains a lot of seating which is Ukely to encourage loitering to an
even greater extent.
· Various architectural monU1l1!:nts are being proposed throughout the malL These present
maintenance issues for the City and pose open invitations to vandalism.
Since g1h Street has turned out so well with its tasteful lighting, landscaping and access, why not do the
same on Main Street? If the City were to create a two-lane street similar to what they have done on gill,
that would provide some traffic and get away from the deserted atmosphere of the pedestrian mall after
dark. This couId be a nice thoroughfare withjus[ two lanes of traffic, no pull-ins or parking. It would
open up our downtown co more visitors, including our own residents.
Tocby, Monday, December 2011I, there is a working session of the City Council to discuss the design of
the Main Street portion of the mall. The session runs from 5:30 to 6: 15 at the library auditorium. This
is a very decisive meeting and could determine the outcome of the mall.
If you feet like I do about the re<:onstruclion of downtown, I ask you to fax a letter srating your
concerns ro Mike Van Milligan or Tim Moennan at the City prior to that meeting.
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE
December 20. 1999
TO: Dubuque City Council Members
Mike Van Milligan, City Manager
Tim Moerman., Assistant City Manager
FROM: Scott Schneider ~1~
Director, Continuing ~ation
SUBJECT: Town Clock Plaza Renovation
It h'as come to the attention of Northeast Iowa Community College that there is a
campaign underway to dramatically change the outcome of the Town Clock Plaza
renovation. Specifically, we understand that aggressive lobbying will take place at
today's council work session to open Main Street to vehicular traffic.
As has been stated in past meetings, it has always been, and continues to be, the position
of NICe that the Main Street section of the ~aza remain closed to traffic. As the college
continues to expand its offerings at its Dubuque Center, more of this space can and will
be utilized as an extension of this campus facility. The college is not in favor of opening
this area to traffic during any portion of the day or evening.
We urge the council to move forward with the project as it currently stands approved.
Should you have questions, please feel free to contact one of the following:
Karla Berns, Peosta Campus Provost 556-5110 ext 201
Scott Schneider, Peosta Campus Director, Continuing Education 556-5110 ext 249
Bob Maxson, VP Administrative Services (800) 728-2256 ext 202
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
PeOBta Campus 10250 SundOUJ71 RtxJd. Pf08tQ, Iowc. 52068
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SUBJECI': WIlKS & Co. Project Memorandum (Main St
Improvements from 5th to 9th St.)
I received a copy of the above mentioned memorandum from Tony
Zelinskas today, and reviewed it with interest. In part, it states tbat I
was directed to dty staff to address the issues of the assessment formula
and the overall design concept.
I was surprised to learn this from the memo. and would like to know
with whom I should speak since I didn't receive this information at the
Stakeholder meeting.
I sl!I!port openin~ the main street corridor to vehicular traffic. I oppose
any'up48tei1~ upgraded, or embellished pedestrian plaza concepts. I
further am not interested in being assessed for park benches and picnic
tables for the NICe or Cigna groups.
I would be interested in learDing what promises were made or contracts
signed regarding the future of the plaza as it relates to the to the Cigna
project.
As the oldest business in this area, I have and win continue to support
opening the plaza to traffic. This will likely be the last opportunity to
correct what I feel is an often unsafe area for our office workers aDd
customers.
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895 Town Clock Plaza
P.O. Box 93S
Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0936
(319) 589-0824
Fax 589.0839
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www.americantl.l.1st.com
Nicholas d. $chrup III
Executive Vice President
December 20, 1999
Mr. Tony Zelinskas
WHKS & Co.
450 Central Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
Thank you for forwarding the minutes from the recent .second" stakeholder meeting. I
would also like to thank you for the good work to date with this exciting and most needed
project for our downtown area.
I read with great interest Mr. Butler's remarks regarding the Eighth Street to Ninth Street
portion of this project. In essence, his remarks refer to the thought of opening this area to
vehicular traffic similar to the recently completed Eighth Street work.
We at American Trust agree with Mr. Butler's viewpoint. Although the plaza concept to date
is appealing, the "opening" concept has even greater appeal. We view this concept from a
number of key perspectives, including: (1) improved traffic flow; (2) better access to the
properties; (3) much improved maintenance; (4) esthetically more appealing; and (5) we
beUieve it to be a more cost effective concept.
We do recognize that this position may be a bit late in the process. However, after careful
consideration of this entire process and all critical elements, we would concur with Mr.
Butler's comments and urge consideration of opening Eighth Street to Ninth Street to
through traffic.
We look forward to further discussion regarding this viewpoint. Thank you, again, for your
fine assistance.
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Nicholas J. Schrup III
Executive Vice President
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cc: Mr. Mike Van Milligan
Mr. Tim Moerman
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Mr, Michael Van Milligan
City Manager
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
RE: jib 10 9th Street Project
We support ~Q~ition of reopening Main Street from 5th 10 9th .streets that has been
recently discussed at the Stakeholder meetings. The opening of W"Street is already a
huge success.
OUf biggest concern is the safety of people in the mall area after hours due to a lack of
activity. Establishing vehicular access would help alleviate this concern.
Additionally, we are concerned about the threat of vandalism with some of the
proposed changes to the mall.
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Because of the factors outlined above, we are in strong support of opening traffic on
Main Street to help address some of these potential problems,
Sincerely,
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Chartered Financial Consultant
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Mercantile Bank
DecembeI 20) 1999
~. Ivlichael Varu.\1illigen
Dubuque City 1\tfarulgcr
City Hall
DubuCJue, IA 52001
Dcar Mike:
Rc: Town Clock Plaza Improvements
It is our underSL'Ulding that a total rcstructuring of Main Street between 91h and
5th Street is imminent. Mercantile Bank is in favor of re-opening Main Street
to vehicle traffic.
We would appIeciate a Ie-disclosure of the proposed Town Clock Plaza
improvement assessment to Mcrcantile Bank prior to any final commitments.
Sincerely yours)
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