Request to Accept Donation of 735 Caledonia Place THE CITY OF 411WA Dubuque
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2012
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: 735 Caledonia Place Donation Request
DATE: August 1, 2012
Leisure Services Manager Marie Ware recommends City Council approval to accept the
"as is" donation of 735 Caledonia Place from the Robert Lammers Estate, which will be
used as an addition to Hilltop Park. The house at this address was damaged by fire.
The City will demolish the house, which will allow the playground at Hilltop Park to be
moved to a location that would be handicap accessible.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager 1�
FROM: Marie L. Ware, Leisure Services Manager
Request to Accept Donation of 735 Caledonia Place Estate Name
Correction
DATE: August 6, 2012
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to inform of an incorrect estate name used in
memos related to this City Council meeting action item for the August 6, 2012 Council
meeting.
DISCUSSION
I incorrectly listed the name of the estate in the memo to the City Council and thus it
was repeated in the City Manager's memo. I listed the name of the estate as the Robert
Lammers Estate. The correct name of the estate is the James P. Lammer estate.
The correct name of the estate is listed in the letter from the Executor of the estate
Alison J. Prada. I regret this error.
ACTION REQUESTED
This memo is for informational purposes.
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO Michael C Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM Marie L Ware, Leisure Services Manager
DATE July31,2012
SUBJECT 735 Caledonia Place Donation Request
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memo is to request consideration of the donation of 735 Caledonia Place as an addition to Hilltop Park
BACKGROUND
I was contacted by Mark Ludescher of the Fire Department regarding this property He had been working with Allison Prada
whom was appointed as Executor of the Estate The house had caught fire and her father Robert J Lammers died in the fire
As you will see from the attachments this property is located off an alley It has an address of Caledonia Place but has no
street frontage In speaking with Kyle Kritz he salt it is zoned R2A and after the house is demolished the lot could be sold to
have another house constructed on it
Allison Prada came forward with a request for the city to consider accepting the property "as is" for expanding Hilltop Park
She requested conserving the trees and plants as possible and a flag pole with an American flag
I worked with the Engineering Department staff to obtain estimates for demolition and disposal of the burned structure
Estimates were around $17,000 for demolition, disconnects of utilities, landfill fees, permits, backfill, seeding and filing fees
The Park Division can remove the vegetation necessary to accomplish demolition
I worked with Mike Buelow of MB Environmental on the environmental issues related to demolition and disposal of a half
burned home
DISCUSSION
The lot is 57 x 123 or 16 acres The property was assessed at $29,500 prior to the fire The lot abutts Hilltop Park to the
north As you can see from the photos and topographic aerial the property sits on the hill beside the park This lot is very
visible from Hill and 5th Streets It would give better visibnty to the park
The addition of this lot would allow the playground to be moved to a location that would be handicap accessible at the time
the play unit will be replaced The hilkop location will be a beautiful location for a flag pole as well
I have identified CIP 102 -2299 - Install Electricitay on 5 Pole Sheds as the funding source for demolition and restoration work
in the amount of $17,093 Jenny Larson has approved this source as appropriate for the project These funds were left after
completing the electrical improvements to the five sheds
RECOMMENDATION
I respectfully recommend acceptance of the "as is" donation of 735 Caledonia Place from the Robert Lammers estate as an
addition to Hilltop Park
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Gus Psyhoyos
Crenna Brumwell
Jenny Larson
Mark Ludescher
Janet Walker, Acting Housing Director
2791 Oak Crest Drive
Dubuque. Iowa 52001
May 4. 2012
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
50 West 13th Street
Second Floor
Dubuque. Iowa 52001
Re: 735 Caledonia Place. Dubuque. Iowa 52001
Mr. Michael C. Van Milligen and members of the Dubuque City Council:
James P. Lammer died in a fire at his residence on March 19, 2012. The structure sustained
significant damage and is presently in need of demolition. As the executor of his estate. I hereby
offer this property, located at 735 Caledonia Place. to the city of Dubuque as a gift. The property
is offered as is" for the purpose of expanding the existing Hilltop Park adjacent to the property.
I ask that you conserve the living plants and trees as much as possible and that an American flag
be displayed on a flag pole to honor all men and women of service. military and public.
including my father. James P. Lammer, and the firefighters who assisted at the scene.
Thank You for your consideration.
Respectfully.
Alison J Prada
HILLTOP PARK
735 CALEDONIA
PLACE
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