3-M Develop - Dbq Brewing & Malting - D. Clemens
David L. Clemens
Jeffrey L. Walters
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Jennifer A. Clemens-Conlon
Sarah E. Stork Meyer
2080 Southpark Ct.
Dubuque, IA 52003
Phone: (563) 582-2926
Fax: (5631 582-2998
omce@CWcmlaw.com
January 30, 2006
Members of the Dubuque City Council
cia City Hall
13'h and Central Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dear Ladies & Gentlemen:
I apologize for not meeting with you at the Council Meeting with 3-M Development, Ltd.,
however; I did indicate to them that I thought nothing would be accomplished and there would be
another delay. I now think since this has been going on for months without one concrete fact
presented by the objectors. It is time for the Council to request figures.
For instances, it is our understanding that the objectors have raised money. At the time of
writing this letter, no one from the objectors contacted my clients for possible purchase. I think
they are very well aware that in essence this is an eminent domain by delay. I would think the
council would want to know who the potential buyer would be. The historical society said they are
not. What is the estimate by an engineer or architect for just stabilizing the building, what is in
store for the development of the building and what are the facts and figures as to the actual cost
of the development of the building, what grants and from what agencies are they going to look to
receive grants, how much money or tax credits or tax deferral are they going to ask from the City
of Dubuque? I have not seen one question asked at the last meeting concerning this. Also, how
much time are you going to allow? This building has been sitting empty and has been
deteriorating for years. My father-in-law owned a house across the street which we just sold a
few years ago. At that time, there had been no attempt to have any improvement done to the
building. It is my understanding from the realtor that when the building was listed and even when
it got to this price, it was offered to different organizations and the City and it was not in any
historical district at that time. I would think that even if the building is stabilized by another owner
it will remain empty and further deteriorate.
All this has now changed since someone from the free enterprise system purchased the
building with the intent to make a profit. It would appear that there is no consideration being
made to the loss of money on a daily basis to my clients. I have not talked to one citizen of the
City of Dubuque that is in favor of this delay. In fact, they say the City of Dubuque should be
encouraging development in the City under the free enterprise system.
LAW OFFICES OF
CLEMENS, WALTERS, CONLON & MEYER, P.C.
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3-M Development, Ltd. asks the City Council's action to delay the development of this
property be rescinded immediately.
Sincerely,
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David L. Clemens
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