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MEMORANDUM
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November 16, 2005
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
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Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
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SUBJECT: Sidewalk Near Arboretum Drive Entrance Gate
(Response to August 18, 2005 Letter from Mr. Jack Frick)
On November 15, 2004, the City Council reviewed a petition from Kivlahan Farms
requesting that sidewalk not be required on Arboretum Drive and West 32nd Street. The
City Council approved the installation of the sidewalks on both sides of Arboretum
Drive.
On August 18, 2005, Mr. Jack Frick, Board President of the Dubuque Arboretum &
Botanical Gardens, directed a letter to the Mayor and City Council requesting
consideration that the "sidewalk on the west side of Arboretum Drive be ended at the
Dennis Hoyer driveway,"
Mr. Frick would prefer that pedestrians not use the west side sidewalk since there is a
limestone entrance pillar that could block motorist vision. They would prefer that the
pedestrians and bikers use the east sidewalk entrance.
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends that the sidewalk be installed. With respect
to concerns for visibility, there will be 41 feet of clearance prior to the sidewalk and the
speed limit is 15 mph.
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: Jack Frick, Board President, Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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MEMORANDUM
November 15,2005
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Managh
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer ~ V
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SUBJECT: Sidewalk Near Arboretum Drive Entrance Gate
(Response to August 18, 2005 Letter from Mr. Jack Frick)
BACKGROUND
On August 18, 2005, Mr. Jack Frick, Board President of the Dubuque Arboretum
& Botanical Gardens, directed a letter to the Mayor and City Council requesting
consideration that the "sidewalk on the west side of Arboretum Drive be ended at
the Dennis Hoyer driveway".
Mr. Frick would prefer that pedestrians not use the west side sidewalk since
there is a limestone entrance pillar that could block motorist vision. They would
prefer that the pedestrians and bikers use the east sidewalk entrance.
DISCUSSION
On November 15, 2004 the City Council reviewed a petition from Kivlahan
Farms, LC requesting that sidewalk not be required on Arboretum Drive and
West 32nd Street. The City Council approved by a 7-0 vote the installation of the
sidewalk on both sides of Arboretum Drive. This directive was in compliance with
City Code Sec. 42-24 (e) and Sec. 42-20-(K) (1) Subdivision Regulations:
"Sidewalks shall be required on all public street frontages" and in compliance
with the resolution approving the final plat.
Phase I of the Arbor Estates Subdivision, which includes the Arboretum Drive
and Arrowwood Lane, consists of 36 lots. Of those 36 lots, 30 (83.3%) have
been built on or are in process. This development is over the 80% ruling which
requires sidewalk installation on all lots, even those lots that are vacant.
It is our opinion that the sidewalk is required to be installed on the remaining
portion of the property in question from Mr. Frick's letter, as well as those lots not
in compliance with the subdivision ruling. It is proposed to notify all property
owners of the requirement for sidewalk installation with compliance no later than
June 1, 2006. Completion of this sidewalk installation will increase pedestrian
safety and continuance of the sidewalk network.
With respect to Dubuque Arboretum's concern for visibility and the existing
limestone entrance pillars, there is 50 feet from the curb line to the pillars. When
the sidewalk is installed through the drive, there would still remain 41 feet of
clearance prior to the vehicles crossing the sidewalk. The speed limit in the park
is 15 MPH. The continuance of sidewalk around the Arboretum Drive cul-de-sac
would facilitate visitors to the Arboretum and the general walking public.
City Code requires vehicles to stop and yield the right-of-way before entering a
public street. To re-enforce the ordinance, staff would propose the installation of
a STOP sign at the point where traffic exiting the Arboretum is required to yield to
pedestrians and vehicles on Arboretum Drive. A STOP AHEAD sign could also
be installed to alert motorists of the STOP requirement.
The Arboretum has recently installed some small trees in close proximity to the
location of the sidewalk. These trees could be easily relocated, if necessary, as
part of the sidewalk installation.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
It is recommended that sidewalk installation be required on both sides of
Arboretum Drive and all impacted property owners be notified that sidewalk
installation be required no later than June 1, 2006. This recommendation will
increase pedestrian safety, will continue sidewalk network, and will ensure
compliance with subdivision regulations.
cc: Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Kelly Ambrosy, Engineering
Bill Schlickman, Engineering
Jane Smith, Engineering
Ron Turner, PLS
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ARBORETUM DRIVE SIDEWALK
SIDEWALK REQUESTED
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3600 Ar{",recum 'Drive 0 'Dubuque. lA 52001-1010 0 (563) 556-2100
August 18, 2005
'Fax, (563) 556-2443
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Honorable Mayor & City Council
Regarding sidewalk near Arboretum entrance gate
The sidewalk on the east side of Arboretum Drive has been completed and we have
added a sidewalk into the arboretum for walkers to use when the arboretum gate is
closed. The sidewalk has been designed so motorcycles and 4 wheelers cannot
enter, only walkers.
We are asking that the sidewalk on the west side of Arboretum Drive be ended at
the Dennis Hoyer driveway. We do not want people entering on the west side.
There is a tall limestone entrance pillar obstructing their view of oncoming traffic.
For safety's sake we would like to encourage walkers and young children on bikes
to use the east sidewalk entrance.
We have planted "Golden Raindrop" Flowering Apple trees around the cul-de-sac
as we would like a mass of flowering trees each spring. The area we are talking
about is approximately 120 feet long. We have talked to Dennis Hoyer of 3318
Arrowwood Lane and he would like the same ending of the sidewalk. We would
like to have a beautiful and safe entrance to the Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical
Gardens.
Enclosed is a map showing the entrance road and where the trees are planted.
We would appreciate any assistance you can give to the arboretum.
Sincerely,
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Jack Frick, Board President
Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
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