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6 2 14 Work Session Materials_Chaplain Schmitt Island Master PlanTHE CITY OF Dui Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Work Session DATE: May 29, 2014 Dubuque band AI -America City r 2007 • 2012 • 2013 Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens is transmitting the information for the Work Session on the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan. bt/1144 tvii Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Masterpiece on the Mississippi MEMORANDUM Dubuque All-AmedcaCIN 2007 • 2012 • 2013 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager S SUBJECT: June 2nd City Council Work Session — Presentation on the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan DATE: May 29, 2014 This memorandum transmits the presentation that the Cuningham Group will be making to the City Council at the June 2nd work session on the Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan. The presentation provides an update of the planning process, reviews the input received to this point in the process, and presents alternative concepts for future development of the island. Please contact me if you need additional information. Attachment cc: Kyle Kritz, Associate Planner Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager Maurice Jones, Economic Development Director Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer f:\users\mrettenb\wp\council\memo\schmitt island master plan work session cover memo.doc Chaplain Schmitt Island Master Plan Council Work Session 06.02.14 Purpose • The City Council identified a Master Plan for Chaplain Schmitt Island as a High Priority goal for FY2012-13. • The City desires to create a comprehensive Master Plan that specifies the detailed action steps and resources that are needed to explore development opportunities for Chaplain Schmitt Island. • The City desires to have the Master Plan and development standards substantiated by an economic feasibility and market study. • The City of Dubuque and the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA), a non-profit organization that holds the gaming license for the Mystique Casino, are co -funding the planning process. Process Stakeholders: • City of Dubuque • Parks & Rec. • Mystique Casino • Dubuque Water Sports Club • Veterans groups • Mystique Community Ice Center (MCIC) • Dubuque Area Convention and Visitors Bureau • Dubuque Fighting Saints • Marina Project Schedule November 2013 Regulating Agencies: • Iowa DNR • Fish &Wildlife • Iowa DoT • Army Corps of Engineers We are here July 2074 PHASE 1 Analysis/Listening PHASE 2 PHASE 3 Final Design/Deliverables Initial Ideas/Feedback History of Chaplain Schmitt Island 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 Hamm's Island City Island Airpo 1990 2000 2010 Chaplain Schmitt Island ump v Bluff RR tracks Levee Island wetlands Casino Island wetlands Commercial Bluff shipping channel 'Vertical scale exaggerated (x4) River depths estimated Dubuque - dense residential neighborhoods Industry Lake Peosta Channel Chaplain Schmitt Island Mississippi River - main channel Wisconsin - sparse residential development Upper Mississippi River { .-.' '` r 4 National Wildlife & Fish Refuge ►fit ,, y1` . I r X r , . d Higgins' Eye mussel . 3' kms`f , i SE 4►e (endangered species) Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge Upper Mississippi River',=h National Wildlife & Fish Refuge is 1 Island in City Bee Bran Creek Restora Chaplain Schmitt Island Leases Dubuque Casino Hotel, 11 -LC - Hilton Gardens Dubuque Racing h Assoaation Dubuque Yacht Basin Dubuque Casino Hotels Dubuque Racing Assoc. DICE Dubuque Water Sports 2031 2030 2034 (Annual) Questions & Challenges 1. How can the City of Dubuque work with current lease holders while opening up Chaplain Schmitt Island to the market for the first time? 2. How can Mystique Casino build on its existing success to attract new visitors and continue to support the City of Dubuque? 3. How can the island work with - not against - its natural island qualities (changing water levels, protected habitats, etc.) to be an attractive place to visit year-round? 4. How can Chaplain Schmitt Island fit into Dubuque's larger riverfront revitalization vision while defining its own unique sense of place? Goals Connect the riverfront. Put your feet in. Celebrate the island's "islandness". Spend the day - and night! Visit in any season. Three Areas Island Resort Existing Conditions Issues & Approach: • Dog racing will stay for the next 3 - 10 years. • Casino needs to attract younger audience. • Campground is popular - interest in updating for larger vehicles. Island Resort Proposed Phase 1 Features: • Casino expands toward river while allowing dog racing to stay. • Casino expansion includes: Event Center (35,000 sf), Retail and Restaurants (15,000 sf), and Parking ramp (400 cars). • Outdoor amphitheater (capacity +/- 2500 persons) • Boardwalk trail through wetland. • Upgrades to campground. • Stormwater management in parking lot. Island Resort Proposed Phase 2 Features: • Casino expands toward wetland when dog racing leaves. • Casino expansion includes: Meeting & ball rooms (25,000 sf), Hotel (200 rooms), Outdoor pool & spa, and bungalows (7,000 sf). • 'vi- $.. • . Recreational Channel Existing Conditions Issues & Approach: • Channel is silting in. • Need calm water for additional boating and expanded recreational opportunities. • Endangered mussels in channel (south end). • Interest in expanded/improved boathouse. • Public interest in beach. Recreational Channel Proposed ike pedestrian bridge Public beach Expanded boathouse Event viewing area Features: • Islands and narrowed channel slows water. • Trails extended to island via pedestrian/bike bridge. • Open area in channel for water sports events. • Dredge material from open channel reused to create islands. • New larger boathouse at more accessible location. • Event viewing walkways along river near boathouse. • Beach south of bridge. • Parking lot for boathouse and beach. • Stormwater management for parking lot. lauuegj ruopeanau Marina Village Existing Conditions Issues & Approach: • Circulation & traffic issues. • Marina land under- utilized. • Memorials stay in current locations - also need for places for new memorials. • Ballfields possibly being built in off -island location. • Need for more parking with new development. Marina Village Phase 1 Proposed Features: • New roundabout allows for easier access and minimized traffic congestion. • New road alignment protects against flooding, offers new public access, eases circulation. • Consolidated marina opens up valuable land on point. • New public access/park. • Improved Memorial Plaza - connects to park, picnic pavillion on pond, room for more memorials. Marina Village Phase 2 Proposed Features: • MCIC entrance moved to face the marina/river. • Additional recreational building on property leased from the city by MCIC. • New development on marina point - restaurants and housing. • Wetland trail along river. • Public riverwalk along point and marina. Marina Village Phase 3 Proposed Features: • Development of entire point with restaurants and housing. Catfish Charlie's remains. • Parking ramp at entry eases congestion at roundabout. Parking ramp added to MCIC building. • 40 -room inn on marina. • Plaza at MCIC entrance. • New public boat launch location closer to entry. • Riverwalk along entire marina connects to existing trail at 16th St. • +/- 230 housing units. uoilined IeiaowaW sueaaian ezeld IeiaowaW sueaalan IlaLlsPUe9 uuI )llennaania ?g 6u!sno1l euiaeW ezeid iawa) aai i(.Iunwwo) anbgsi(w ar;;ucyuiie mur-II I assg, ' 1 i lit; rifts [I y■ r a6eIIin euiaeA Marina Village Phase 3 •sl!un 6u!snolI puomppp OEZ -/+ . •I!pgaa•1j•bs000'ZLI -/+ . •ivawdoianap 6u!sno1I/nplaa Mau IDinn pa) ?Idaa spiawllp9 • :sea mead I!n.lad :uoildp pasodoad j asogd a6eI in eu is eN Marina Village Phase 4 Proposed Option: Housing Features: • +/- 700 units housing. Marina Village Phase 4 Proposed Option: Minor League Ball Stadium Features: • 6,000 -seat Minor League Ball Stadium. • +/- 900 parking spaces in ramps. • +/- 430 units housing. Discussion