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MEMORANDUM
August 1, 2006
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM:
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: FY 2007 Dubuque County REAP Plan -- City of Dubuque Update, Grant
Application and City Representative on REAP Committee
Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends City Council approval of the
City of Dubuque's update of the FY 2007 Dubuque County REAP Plan and submittal of
the FY 2007 REAP grant application of $200,000 for the Trolley Line Trail at Eagle Point
Park.
The City also needs to advise who will be the City representative on the REAP
Committee. Council Member Joyce Connors is currently the City representative on the
REAP Committee.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
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MEMORANDUM
July 26, 2006
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager ~
SUBJECT: FY 2007 Dubuque County REAP Plan -- City of Dubuque Update, Grant
Application and City Representative on REAP Committee
Introduction
The Dubuque County REAP Committee is updating the FY 2007 Dubuque County
REAP Plan. REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection) is a grant program for
parks and open space administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
The REAP Committee has requested the City of Dubuque's update for the FY 2007
Dubuque County REAP Plan, any REAP grant applications, and confirmation of the
City of Dubuque's representative on the REAP Committee by July 31. Correspondence
from the REAP Committee is attached.
This memorandum requests City Council approval of the City of Dubuque's update to
the FY 2007 Dubuque County REAP Plan, a REAP grant application for installation of
the Trolley Line Trail at Eagle Point Park, and confirmation of the City's representative
to the REAP Committee at the August 7 City Council meeting.
FY 2007 REAP Plan Update
Attached is the completed questionnaire for the City of Dubuque's update for the FY
2007 Dubuque County REAP Plan. The update was prepared based on the prior REAP
Plan and the City's adopted FY 2007 - FY 2011 Capital Improvement Program, with
input from Leisure Services Manager Gil Spence.
FY 2007 REAP Grant Application
Staff recommends submittal of a FY 2007 REAP grant application for installation of the
Trolley Line Trail at Eagle Point Park. The Trolley Line Trail project is a 10-foot wide
REAP Plan
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off-road trail along the old trolley route in Eagle Point Park. It will follow the existing
grade of the abandoned trolley line from Shiras Avenue north of the Ham House
museum site to the turn-around with the eagle statue on the main entrance road to the
park. The trail will follow a scenic route through a wooded area with limestone
outcroppings. This trail will provide an off-road alternative to the main entrance road
into Eagle Point Park, which is a signed route in the Heritage Trail Riverfront System.
The Trolley Line Trail will be at a lower grade than the main entrance road, which is
fairly steep and does not have sidewalks or paved shoulders for bicyclists and
pedestrians to use. The City has a CIP budget of $200,000 in REAP funds for the
Trolley Line Trail. The attached REAP grant application is for the maximum REAP grant
of $200,000.
City Representative on REAP Committee
The current City representative on the REAP Committee is City Council Member Joyce
Connors. I will inform the REAP Committee Chairperson that since confirmation of the
City's representative will not be made until the August 7 City Council meeting, all REAP
Committee correspondence should be sent to City Clerk Jeanne Schneider.
Recommendation
The REAP Committee must approve updates to the annual REAP Plan and REAP grant
applications prior to their submittal to the IDNR. The REAP Committee will meet on
August 10. Updates for the FY 2007 REAP Plan and FY 2007 REAP grant applications
are due to the REAP Committee by July 31. REAP grant applications are due to the
IDNR by August 15. Grant awards are usually confirmed by October.
I recommend that the City Council approve the enclosed City of Dubuque's update of
the FY 2007 Dubuque County REAP Plan, submittal of the FY 2007 REAP grant
application of $200,000 for the Trolley Line Trail, and confirmation of the City Council
representative to the REAP Committee.
Since the REAP Committee required this information by July 31, it will be submitted
prior to the August 7 City Council meeting. Any changes made by the City Council will
be provided to the REAP Committee prior to their August 10 meeting.
Attachments
cc: Gil Spence, Leisure Services Manager
Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk
Dawn Lang, Budget Director
F;/USERS/LCARSTENIWP/COUNCIUFY07 REAP/REAP FY07 memo.doc
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Prepared by: Laura Carstens Cilv Planner Address: Cilv Hall SO W. 13th Sl Dubuaue IA 52001 T eJephone: 589-421 0
Return to: Jeanne SCh....... Cilv CIert< Address: Cilv Hall SOW. 13th 51 Dubuaue IA 52001 Telephone: 589-4121
RESOLUTION NO. 368 -06
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REAP GRANT APPLICATION TO THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR TROLLEY LINE TRAIL
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has identified the Trolley Line Trail as an important
recreational facility to be developed as part of the City's commitment to a citywide bike/hike
network adopted by the City of Dubuque in 1995; and
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has allocated grant funds in the
REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection) Program for the development of bike/hike trails;
and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted a Comprehensive Plan that includes goals for
development of bike/hike trails.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to sign and the Planning Services Manager is
hereby authorized to submit an application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for
REAP funds for the Trolley Line Trail.
Section 2. That in the event said application is approved, the City Council hereby
provides its written assurance that the completed project will be adequately maintained for its
intended use in accordance with state requirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of August, 2006.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
eanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
FJUSERSlWP/LCARSTEN/COUNCIUFY07 REAP/FY07 REAP Grant ResoIution._
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lOW A DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
REAP GRANT APPLICATION
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ImnllP.ment~ DIPW adminidrativp nllp.~ effH'tivp. 1_7.2004
I. GRANT PROGRAM Place a mark next to the appropriate grant program(s). Check all that apply.
a.
PrivatelPublic Open Space Acquisition
b. __ County Conservation
c.
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City Parks and Open Spaces
d. _~__ Joint Application *
.. NOTE: Ajoint project is defined as two or more entities having shared operation and maintenance responsibilities. If this is ajoint application, only one entity must
be designated as point of contact in Section lob. below. Clearly present in the application the respective shares of project costs from various REAP accounts (e.g.
City Parks and Open Spaces Account and County Conservation Account). Attach cooperative agreements between joint applicants explaining responsibilities for
project acquisition. development, operation, and maintenance
2. a. APPLlCANT(S);
City of Dubuque, Iowa
b.CONTACTPERSON; Laura Carstens, Plan~ Services Manaqer
c.EMAILADDRESS:lcarsten(@cityof MAILADDRESSCitv Hall - SOW. lHh St..
dubuque.org
d.CITY&ZIPCODE; n"h"~,,,>. IA. 57001-4Rh~__
e. TELEPHONE #; .
563-589-4210
3. a. PROJECT TITLE; Tro 11 ey Li ne Tra i I
b. Is the project for this grant request a portion of a larger, overall project to be implemented over a multi-year period?
X NO
YES (fyes. write in the number of years and estimated overall project cost in the spaces provided below.
$
(#ofyears)
(estimatf..>d Qvemll cost)
NOTE: The information requested in this section is for the activities involved in this particular grant request only.
4. a. ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS; Related to land acquisition; $ 0
Related to development $ 170,000
Other types of costs; $ 30,000
TOTAL:
$200, ODD
.._ (List types) Des i gn & Eng i neer i ng;
Contingency
b. AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED;
c.AMOUNTOF LOCAL OR PRIVATE MATCH MONEY'; 0
.. 25% minimum match required for private/public open space acquisition program. No match is required for city and county projects.
$200,000
d. PRIVATE MATCH IN FORM OF (check one);'
*Rl"quircd for private/public open space acquisition program only.
Cash Land Value Letter of Credit
e. SOURCE OF PRIVATE MATCH (list all);
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5. TYPE OF PROJECT:
a. ~ Land acquisition
# of Acres
.
b. ~ Development
c. _ Combination of land acquisition and development
# of Acres
.
d. __ Other (describe)
-tist number of acres to be acquired and complete Section 10.
6. PROJECT SUMMARY
Briefly describe project in 75 words or less in the space provided below Do not include justification and support statements in lhis summary.
The Trolley Line Trail project follows the old trolley roadbed in Eagle
Point Park, a scenic route through a wooded area with limestone outcroppings.
This 10-foot wide trail will provide an off-road alternative to the main
entrance road into Eagle Point Park. The Trolley Line Trail will be at a lower
qrade than the main entrance road, which is fairly steep and does not have
~icip.walkc; or p~ved ~holllder!; for bicycl ists and oedestrians to usee
7. OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT SITE Development projects only
a. X Fee Title
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b. ~_ Lease Agreement
c. .._. Other (describe)__..__.__~_....~~....~
.If leased, attach a copy of lease agreement
8. ESTIMATED PROJECT DATES
a. Start
Spring 2007
b. Completion Fa 11 2007
9. ESTIMATED ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT:
PrivateIPublic Open Space Acquisition Program Only
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10. ACQUISITION SCHEDULE: This section does not apply to projects that involve only development
~: If you need additional space to list all parcels. reproduce the chart on a separate sheet of paper, number it Page 3a, and attach
between Pages 3 & 4.
Panel Estimated #of Average Estimated Value Estimated Total
Number on Oat. Acres Price Per of Valu. of Estimated
Cod.' Map or Photo of Acre Land Acquisition Existing Cost
Acquisitiou without Improvements
incidentals to be Acquired
TOTAL I Total
Number
of Parcels &Acres Estimated Appraisal Costs
. Code: 1. Negotiated Purcha..
2. Condemnation Estimated Survey Costs
3. Donation
Other Incidental Costs
Grant total Laud Acquisition Cost
Overall Cost per Acre
Including incidentals
II. APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE
Upon signing in the space provided below, the applicant agrees to conform with the requirements in the following two paragraphs
pertaining to ADA/Section 504 accessibility guidelines and civil rights assurance.
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Assurance of Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504
I, the undersigned, certifY that the [City of Dubuque ] or [ County Conservation
Board] bas reviewed the ADA/Section 504 accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities as required by the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources. Requirements put forth in the guidelines will be complied with as applicable to our proposed Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant project. Additionally, any new facilities built or acquired by the [city or county
conservation board] will comply with the guidelines where applicable.
Civil Rights Assurance of Compliance
The [City of Dubuque 1 or ~ __.~ County Conservation Board] hereby agrees
that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1%4, 1973 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and all requirements
imposed by or pursuant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to the end that no person in the United States shall on the
grounds of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of. or otherwise
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Applicant-Recipient receives grant funds or other assistance
from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any measures to effectuate
this agreement.
This assurance is binding on the Applicant-Recipient, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or persons whose
signature appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant-Recipient.
Applicant's Signature
Roy D. Buo I, Mayo r
Applicant's Title
August 7, 2006
Date
12. CITY COUNCIL OR COUNTY CONSERV A TION BOARD APPROVAL FmC;ty and Cm",ty Proj,,~ Only
I, the undersigned, certifY that the city council of
Dubuque
(city name)
County Conservation Board has on.. Auqus t 7, 2006
(date)
its submittal for Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grant consideration.
_ or the
(county name)
reviewed this proposed project and approved
Signature: City Mayor or County Conservation Board Chairperson
August 7, 2006
Date
13. COUNTY RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE REVIEW/COMMENTS _ This is now reouired for Drivate/Dublie
ODeD SDates acouisition oroieds. as well as citv and countv tlrant reouests.
I, the undersigned, verity that the Dubuque _ County Resource Enhancement Committee reviewed
the proposed project for which this application is submitted. A summary of all comments made by the Committee has been provided
on a separate sheet of paper to the applicant for attachment to this application. My signature and the date of signature are also on the
separate sheet of comments.
-- A mark on this line indicates that the project was reviewed, but the Committee did not make any comments for attachment to
the application.
Signature:
Chairperson, County Resource Enhancement Committee
Augus t 10, 2006
Date
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REAP PLAN AND GRANT APPLICATIONS
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APPOINTMENTS TO REAP
NAME OF CITY OR
ORGANIZATION:
NAME OF CURRENT
MEMBER: (See List)
PLEASE EITHER CONFIRM CURRENT APPOINTMENT BY YOUR SIGNATURE,
OR PROVIDE NEW REPRESENTATIVE'S ADDRESS:
DIFFERENT REPRESENTATIVE OR DIFFERENT
MAILING ADDRESS:
Name (Please Print)
Address
City
Zip
Submitted by:
Return to: Board of Supervisors, Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque IA 52001
APPOINTMENTS TO REAP
NAME OF CITY OR
ORGANIZATION:
NAME OF CURRENT
MEMBER: (See List)
PLEASE EITHER CONFIRM CURRENT APPOINTMENT BY YOUR SIGNATURE,
OR PROVIDE NEW REPRESENTATIVE'S ADDRESS:
DIFFERENT REPRESENTATIVE OR DIFFERENT
MAILING ADDRESS:
Name (Please Print)
Address
City
Zip
Submitted by:
Return to: Board of Supervisors, Courthouse, 720 Central Avenue, Dubuque IA 52001
CHANGES TO DUBUQUE COUNTY 5-YEAR REAP PLAN
QUESTIONNAIRE
L List general REAP legislation-related goals and obiectives ofvour organization or
municipalitv that have changed since the 2006 update of the Dubuque Countv Plan:
b List additions or deletions from ~resent recreational/natural areas under vour jurisdiction:
1. List the proiects for which vou hope to utilize REAP funding in the next five vears:
FY 2007:
FY 2008:
FY 2009:
FY 2010:
FY 2011:
:1 List all actual and anticipated expenditures of REAP fund for FY 07:
.i. Summarize anv additional information about vour agencv/city/organization that vou
would like to have included in the Dubuque County Plan.
Use Additional Sheets if Necessary
NOTICE OF MEETING OF DUBUQUE COUNTY REAP COMMITTEE
(Resource Enhancement and Protection)
DATE OF MEETING:
Thursday, August 10,2006
PLACE OF MEETING:
SUPERVISORS' CHAMBERS, 4TH FLOOR
DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
TIME OF MEETING:
3 p.m.
TENTATNE AGENDA
I. Approval of minutes of meeting of August II, 2006
2. Review and approval of Update to Dubuque County REAP Plan
3. Review and approval of funding applications
If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in this meeting
because of a disability, immediately call the County Auditor's Office at 589-4499 or the
County Personnel Office at 589-4445. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at
1-800-735-2942.
MINUTES OF THE DUBUQUE REAP COMMITTEE
(Resource Enhancement and Protection)
August 11,2005
Members Present:
Donna Smith (Chairperson, Board of Supervisors), Eric
Manternach (Board of Supervisors), Wayne Demmer (Board of
Supervisors), Thomas H. White (Dubuque Co. Conservation
Board), Laura Carstens (City of Dubuque ), Charles Winterwood
(Sierra Club), Randy Lyons (City of Cascade), Joyce Connors
(Dubuque City Council), Tim Stecklien, State Senator Tom
Hancock, Luann Spiegel (City of Epworth)
Staff Present:
Jim Gonyier (E.C.I.A.) Bob Walton (Dubuque County
Conservation), Mary Ann Specht (Dubuque County)
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Supervisors' chambers, 4th floor,
Dubuque County Courthouse by Dubuque County Board of Supervisors Chairperson
Donna L. Smith.
Motion made by Mr. Demmer, seconded by Ms. Connors, carried unanimously to
approve the REAP Committee minutes of August 4, 2004 as amended.
Mr. Walton provided an overview ofthe current year REAP funding and a legislative
update. He indicated the current funding was at 11 million and that the legislative effort
is to transfer the REAP grant application process to the local level for local responsibility
and compliance with the 5year plan. He suggested that a REAP meeting could be
scheduled during the winter months to prepare for this transition. He also indicated that
the original 5-year plan needs to be reviewed and evaluated as to the progress that has
been made in our county.
The FY2006 Update to the Dubuque County REAP Plan was distributed and reviewed.
Motion made by Ms. Connors, seconded by Mr. Lyons, carried unanimously, to approve
the FY2006 Update to the Dubuque County REAP plan.
Mr. Walton presented the grant application for the Dubuque County Conservation Board.
The application in the amount of $290,000 was to assist the Dubuque County
Conservation Board in a property acquisition of White water Canyon. The $1,000,000
purchase of the 417 acres of property is a cooperative effort with private match sources
and the Board is applying for funding through the Habitat stamp. The financial effort is
also been secured by the Iowa National Heritage Association. The plan for this
geologically rich area is for it to remain a primitive undeveloped recreational parcel and
the Board will be applying for geological preserve status. He anticipates this area will be
used as a passive use area to include canoeing, hiking and wildlife watching. Motion
made by Ms. Connors, seconded by Mr. Demmer, carried unanimously to approve the
Dubuque County Conservation Board's grant application.
The City of Cascade's application presented by Mr. Lyons in the amount of $82,220
included plans to hard surface 2,800 feet of the Don Coohey Memorial Riverview Trail
on the west bank of the North Fork of the Maquoketa River in Cascade as well as extend
a new 800 foot section of trail to Johnson St. This extension will link the trail to Shady
Rest Care Center and Claddagh Court Apartments, creating a trail access point for
Cascade senior residents. Motion made by Mr. Manternach, seconded by Mr. Demmer,
carried unanimously to approve the City of Cascade's grant application.
The City of Epworth's grant application was presented by Ms. Spiegel. The application
in the amount of $28,000 is a project designed to extend the existing walkway trail
located at Jacoby Drive East. In 2003, the school district placed a trail segment through
the school grounds in conjunction with the construction of a new elementary school.
This project will extend the trail north 510 feet, from Jacoby Drive east through the
school grounds, connect to the school's existing 8 foot walking path, which ends at 15181.
SE and then extend the trail north one block, approximately 290 feet to meet the sidewalk
system at Main St. The trail will be PCC concrete with an eight foot width. Motion
made by Mr. Lyons, seconded by Ms. Connors, carried unanimously to approve the City
ofEpworth's grant application.
The City of Dubuque's grant application was presented by Ms. Carstens. The grant
application totaling $237,360 is for Phase I of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike trail project.
This project will extend the trail approximately two miles from the future terminus ofthe
Dubuque County Heritage Trail at U.S. 52 and Iowa 386 west to Kennedy Road along
Iowa 32. The 10 foot wide physically separated route will be located in the grassy right-
of-way. The project also will link to the City's urban extension of Heritage Trail that'
connects to riverfront attractions and the Mines of Spain State Recreation Area. Motion
made by Mr. Manternach, seconded by Mr. Demmer, carried unanimously to approve the
City of Dubuque's grant application.
Ms. Smith extended a sincere thank you and best wishes to Mr. Walton and his upcoming
retirement. She stated his leadership and dedication to REAP and conservation issues has
been a tremendous asset to the citizens of Dubuque County.
State of Iowa Senator Hancock addressed the Committee and informed them that he sat
on the Agricultural and Natural Resources committees and was a preservationist and
conservationist advocate. He thanked the committee for the invitation to attend and
encouraged any members to contact him about any issues or concerns.
Mr. Winterwood moved, seconded by Ms. Connnors, carried unanimously to adjourn at
4:42 p.m.
Donna L. Smith, Chairperson
DUBUQUE COUNTY
FISCAL YEAR 2006 UPDATE TO FIVE-YEAR PLAN
REAP COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
DUBUOUECOUNTY
Wayne Dememr 720 Central Dubuque 52001
Donna L. Smith 720 Central Dubuque 52001
Eric Manternach 720 Central Dubuque 52001
CITIES
Asbury John Anderson 161 Summer Drive Dubuque IA 52002
Balltown Herb Sigwarth 405 Horseshoe Rd. Sherrill IA 52073
Bankston
Bernard Karla Mahoney POBox 66 Bernard IA 52032
Cascade Randy Lyons 501 Buchanan St SW Cascade 52033
Centralia Jean Wuertzer 7959 First St. Centralia 52068
Durango
Dubuque Joyce Conners 660 Edith St. Dubuque 52001
Dyersville Dave VanDee 340 First Ave. E Dyersville 52040
Epworth LuAnn Spiegel 109 Kellie Court Epworth 52045
Farley Steve Benda 3037"' Ave NE Farley 52046
Graf
Holy Cross Paul Ross 654 Highland Ct. Holy Cross 52053
Luxemburg Mike Ungs POBox 115 Luxemburg 52056
Peosta Tom McAndrew 8612 Tennis Lane Peosta 52068
New Vienna Jane Niehaus POBox 19 New Vienna 52065
Rickardsville Vicky Cleary 20484 St. Joseph Dr. Rickardsville 52039
Sageville Don Recker 11431 Leiser Ln Dubuque 52001
Sherrill Rhonda Mueller 5235 Sherrill Rd Sherrill 52073
Worthington Paul Engler 312 Second St. NE Worthington 52078
Zwingle Paul Taylor 305 Main St. Zwingle 52079
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Western Dubuque Thomas Gassman 807 W Main Epworth 52045
Dubuque Community Donna Bauerly 305 River Ridge Dubuque 52003
Dubuque Catholic 2005 Kane Dubuque 52001
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OTHER GOVERNMENTAL BODIES
Soil & Water Cons. Melvin Wilgenbusch 20066 St. Joseph's Durango 52039
County Conservation
CONSERVATION AGENCIES
Dubuque County Conservation Board
Dr. Thomas White 22125 Simon Rd Bernard 52032
Dubuque County Conservation Society
Paul Kaufman 555 O'Neill St. Dubuque 52001
Izaak Walton League of American
Jack Hackney 1843 Auburn Dubuque 52001
Audubon Society
Joe Tollari 1800 Floraview Dubuque 52003
White Pine Chapter of Sierra Club
Charles Winterwood 1555 Montrose Dubuque 52001
Pheasants Forever
Dan Dunham 18975 Balltown Rd. Sherrill 52039
Ducks Unlimited
Nature Conservancy
Dr. John Brennan 666 Southern Ave. Dubuque 52002
Iowa Conservation Education Council
C.J. Klenske 1885 Floraview Dr. Dubuque 52001
American Fisheries Society
Tom Boland 24143 Highway 52 Bellevue 52031
HISTORICAL SOCIETIES
Jerome Enzler P.O. Box 266 Dubuque 52004
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Janet Busch 2433 Broadway Dubuque 52001
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SUPPORT STAFF
Brian Preston County Conservation 132768 Swiss Valley Rd Peosta
Gil Spence City Leisure Services Bunker Hill Rd Dubuque
Jim Gonyier ECIA POBox 1140 Dubuque
Mary Ann Specht Adm. Ass!. 720 Central Dubuque
Theresa Weiss Soil Conservation 210 Bierman Rd. Epworth
Laura Carstens City of Dubuque 50 W 13th St Dubuque
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REAP PLANS FOR DUBUQUE COUNTY CITIES
FY06
City of Asbury
FY 06 Continue development of green space.
FY 07 Continue development of green space.
FY 08 Continue development of green space.
City of Balltown
City of Rickardsyille.
City of Zwinl!le: The City of Zwingle is considering acquisition ofland for a city park and
playground. The City current does not have a city park.
City of Dubuaue: FY 06 - Iowa 32 (northwest Arterial Bike/Hike Trail) (Phase I)
FY 07 - Riley Park, Crescent Ridge Road
FY 08 - Four Mounds Land Acquisition (Phase 1)
FY 09 - Four Mound Land Acquisition (Phase 2)
FY 10 - Heritage Trail Extension: Trolley Line Trail, Eagle Point Park
City of Dyersyille:
Further objectives would be to continue the Trail to the recreational areas
within Dyersville as well as the continuation of development of the Bear
Creek nature area.
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City of Cascade:
City of ED worth:
FY 06 - Hard surface 2,800 feet ofthe Don Coohey Memorial Riverview
Trail on the west bank of the North Fork Maquoketa River in
Cascade as well as extend a new 800 foot section of trail to
Johnson St. NW. This extension will link the trail to Shady Rest
Care Center and Claddagh Court Apartments, creating a trail
access point for Cascade senior residents
FY 07 - Develop the SW portion of the Don Coohey Memorial Riverview
Trail on the west bank of the North Fork Maquoketa River. This
section of trail would connect Cascades Historic Riverview Park
with Riverview Road.
FY 08 - Construct a section of the Don Coohey Riverview Trail that will
connect the NW trail segment to Historic Riverview Park and the
SW trail segment.
FY06 - Trail extension from school walkway to Main Street.
FY07 -Pavilion replacement at Tower Park
FY08 - Memorial - Middle east conflicts
FY09 - Trail extension along Bierman Road.
REAP Plan for Dubuque County
FY 06 - Development of GrafPark, including camping facilities with
electric and water and picnic ground improvements.
Construction of Heritage Trail overpass over Hwy 3/52.
FY 07 - Purchase wetlands east and west of Heritage Pond.
FY 08 - Interpretive markers for Heritage Trail and other Trail
improvements including restrooms and water.
FY 09 - Purchase additional property adjacent to Swiss Valley.
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REAP Plans for Other Entities in Dubuque County
Dubuque County
Conservation Board
FY06
Acquire Whitewater Canyon - 417 acres, Educational
displays at Swiss Valley Nature Center, GrafPark
improvements.
FY07
Educational displays at Swiss Valley Nature Center
Heritage Trail Extension & interpretive signage.
FY08
Purchase additional property in Swiss Valley Heritage
Trail interpretive signage.
FY09
Additional acreage and park improvements at Finley's
Landing.
FYlO
Purchase additional property at Bankston Park and park
improvements.
Actual and anticipated expenditures for REAP fund for FY06
Grant for acquisition of Whitewater Canyon - $300,000
Completion of Swiss Valley Nature Center displays - $20,000
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