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4 21 14 Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session MaterialsTHE CITY OF Dui Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Work Session Agenda DATE: April 15, 2014 Dubuque band AI -America City r 2007 • 2012 • 2013 Sustainable Community Coordinator Cori Burbach is transmitting the agenda for the April 21 Sustainable Dubuque Quarterly Work Session. be/1144 .„, Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Cori Burbach, Sustainable Community Coordinator Coversheet Page 1 of 1 THE CITY OF Dubuque DUYJi� Masterpiece on the Mississippi 1 I I I I•' 2007 • 2012 • 2013 TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Cori Burbach, Sustainable Community Coordinator DATE: April 14, 2014 SUBJECT: Sustainable Dubuque Work Session Agenda INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memorandum is to define the agenda for the April 21 Sustainable Dubuque quarterly work session. The focus on the session will be the Social/Cultural Vibrancy pillar of the three-part model. The agenda will be as follows: 1. Sustainable Dubuque update: STAR Community Index 2. Partnerships with the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque to achieve Social/Cultural Vibrancy a. Every Child 1 Every Promise b. Project HOPE c. Inclusive Dubuque http://publicagenda. cityofdubuque. org/B luesheet. aspx>It erID=3515 &Meeti... 4/22/2014 4 mm��wmmia "Future Talk working for your Future" SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE Quarterly Progress Report ENVIRONMENTAL/ ECOLOGICAL ECONOMIC PROSPERITY ETJmbf April 21, 2014 SUSTAINABLE DUBUQUE viable • livable • equitable Sustainable Dubuque Collaboration: Collective Impact Producing Aligning Connecting COLLABORATION MEMBERS Alliant Energy Black Hills Energy Carnegie -Stout Public Library City of Dubuque Clarke University Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Dubuque County Conservation Board Dubuque County Iowa State Extension Dubuque County Soil & Water Conservation District Dubuque County Wellness Coalition Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency East Central Intergovernmental Association Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Green Dubuque Green & Healthy Homes Multicultural Family Center Resources Unite Sisters of the Presentation Sustainable City Network The Jule Transit University Extension Community Development Collaborative University of Dubuque 7th Power Sustainable BUILT O 3 Z FdA COMMUNITIES EQUITY & 3 O 7v SUSTAINABILITY TOOLS FOR ASSESSING & RATING COMMUNITIES ECONOMY EDUCATION,ARTS Ro Ro 0 U) HEALTH P. VI c� i NATURAL -1 m n O C Using STAR in Dubuque Demonstrate commitment to sustainability Increase transparency and accountability and showcase results Use the data to set informed goals ECONOMY 0 I Workforce Readiness, Outcome 2: Demonstrate increased post -secondary educational attainment in the community over time. Percent of the Population Ages 25+ with Post Secondary 25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0% Degrees 2009 2010 2011 2012 Associate's Degree - % population ages 25+ —= "Bachelor's Degree - % population ages 25+" Using STAR in Dubuque Demonstrate commitment to sustainability Build and strengthen partnerships within government and with community partners Increase transparency and accountability and showcase results Use the data to set informed goals EDUCATION,ARTS 0 3 C z 4 EDUCATION,ARTS Ro 0 3 C z Educational Opportunity & Attainment, Outcome 1: Demonstrate > 85% of 3rd grade public school students meets or exceed reading proficiency. The Campaign for GRADE -LEVEL READING All -America City Dubuque Social & Cultural Diversity, Outcome 2: Demonstrate that public events celebrating social and cultural diversity are held in the community. INCI USVE dubuque Connecting People • Strengthening Community Using STAR in Dubuque Demonstrate commitment to sustainability Build and strengthen partnerships within government and with community partners Increase transparency and accountability and showcase results Learn from best practices in other communities Use the data to set informed goals r Make the case for potential funding n COMMUNITY FOUNDATION of Greater Dubuque Strong non-profits Thriving families CommuRty Vibrant culture Community Leadership collectivl m p a ct and Grantmaking Engaged Donors and Coordinated non -profits Transparent Community- Driven Results- Oriented and Leveraged Funding U every child every promise The Campaign for GRADE -LEVE READIN All -America City Dubuque MU J INCI USM dubuquf Connecting People • Strengthening Communis why Economics Making Dubuque Home Fairness & Equity Initiative = an introductory step Additional 1PCommunity Initial Partners Community Partners A -= Community that is stronger, more vibrant, more welcoming Leadership Survey Survey Results • 86.6% said an inclusive & welcoming community is important or very important to them • 61% said Dubuque is somewhat inclusive • 63% said community leaders are somewhat committed or committed to supporting an inclusive environment • 78% see themselves as committed to very committed • 67% felt only somewhat prepared to prepared to lead this effort In Other Words . • Most of us know what it feels like to be welcome and included and we want that for others, too • Most of us know we aren't there yet • Most of us are not willing to give leaders the benefit of the doubt about being "very" committed • Most of us are more willing to give ourselves the benefit of the doubt on the level of our own commitment as compared to others • Most of us know these efforts are difficult and take skill and do not see ourselves as being very prepared to lead 2012 Chamber Diversity Summit Start • Learning & educating • Building relationships • Promoting multicultural events and resources • Inviting people to be involved • Encouraging/supporting multicultural businesses • Connecting people to resources Stop • Ignoring discriminatory remarks and subtle bias • Acting like we do not need to do anything differently • "Preaching" to "other" people • Blaming groups for behavior of individuals • Trying to change people Committee Structure • Develop action • Publicize steps to keep things information & moving events Core Team Community Engagement Communications n Development • Support, host, • Secure sufficient implement financial resources community for success involvement i activities I Collective Impact Backbone Organization Continuous Communication Common Agenda Mutually Reinforcing Activities Shared Measurement �1� COMMUNITY FOUNDATION of Greater Dubuque