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~~~ :~ MEMORANDUM
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July 31, 2007
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Update of 2002 Comprehensive Plan
Enclosed are City Attorney Barry Lindahl's suggested revisions to the Long Range
Planning Advisory Commission's recommended updates to the goals and objectives of the
14 Elements of the City of Dubuque's 2002 Comprehensive Plan.
At the March 5, 2007 work session, the City Council reviewed and discussed the Future
Land Use Map and the Land Use and Urban Design Element, and then requested that all
14 Elements be reviewed by the City Attorney before any additional work session(s) on the
other elements were scheduled. Mr. Lindahl has recommended revisions to these 14
Elements. His changes are shown in red.
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission is scheduled to review and discuss the
recommendations of the City Attorney at their August 15, 2007 meeting, and then forward
any comments for the City Council to consider when they review the 14 Elements during
future work sessions.
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Mic ael C. Van Milligen
Enclosures
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager
Policy Statement:
CITY FISCAL GOALS must address the allocation of limited available resources among
competing interests, departments, activities and programs. These goals should develop an
acceptable balance of costs and services with respect to quality, quantity and financing. City
fiscal goals should emphasize policy and budget objectives, demands on and accomplishments of
City governmental units and alternative funding and service levels. The purpose of these City
Fiscal goals is to help focus on the major policy decisions of what services City government will
provide, who will pay for them and the implications of such decisions in achieving the goals in
all elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Goal 1. To promote the fiscal soundness and viability of City government operations.
Objectives:
1.1 Consider using nonrecurring revenues only to fund nonrecurring expenditures.
1.2 Maintain and strive to upgrade the City's bond rating.
1.3 Monitor changing conditions, trends and legislation as it impacts the City's fiscal position
and promote appropriate fiscal policy and guidelines to maintain the City's sound fiscal
condition.
1.4 Identify and evaluate revenue alternatives to City property tax.
1.5 Minimize program costs by using sound purchasing practices.
1.6 Minimize program costs by using sound risk management practices.
1.7 Maintain adequate reserves to positively impact bond rating and provide flexibility to
implement projects as opportunities come up.
1.8 Use City Council goals and priorities to guide budgeting process.
Goal 2. To communicate the City's fiscal management process in language understandable
to the general public.
Objectives:
2.1 Continue to refine the Citizens Guide to the Budget.
2.2 Encourage increased public participation throughout the budget process.
2.3 Continue to help citizens understand local government financing, such as the allocation
of property tax asking between the City, County and schools.
2.4 ~e Strive to meet state and national standards for the City's budget presentation.;
Goa13. To provide reports and financial data that are accurate, timely and meaningful
and which satisfy the need for sound fiscal policy formulation, efficient City
management and full disclosure of City finances.
Objectives:
3.1 Base all financial reports on generally accepted and appropriate accounting principles.
3.2 Continue to meet national standards for the City's annual financial report, sae-lamas set by
the Government Finance Officers Association. ror-i~~.
3.3 Continue to meet Municipal Treasurers' Association requirements to have the written
investment policy certified.
Goa14. To minimize the impact of economic swings on the City's operating budget &p
Objectives:
4.1 Promote economic development efforts to expand and diversify the property tax base and
to improve and/or implement "growth" revenues for the City.
4.2 Consider allocating ^'r~~revenue sources sensitive to economic conditions primarily
to deferrable capital improvement projects, when possible, to allow the City to maintain a
steady revenue stream to fund operating expenses.
Goa15. To emphasize the use of fees and user charges to maintain existing City services
and reduce reliance on ~ed^ °' °--a ~*~*~ r ---a~~-- " local property
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taxes while remaining sensitive to program access, affordability, and availability for
those with low or moderate incomes or disabilities.
Objectives:
5.1 Pursue federal, state and private funding to help finance City services and minimize the
property tax burden, but avoid service or funding commitments after such outside
funding ends.
5.2 Explore neveroptions for alternative revenue sources to property taxes.
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5.3 Promote "access to and affordability and availability of essential City services to
low and moderate income persons and persons with disabilities.
5.4 Establish reasonable user fees and charges for services where appropriate, so that those
who utilize or directly benefit from a City service activity or facility also help pay for it.
S.S Strine to maximize return on City leases.
Goa16. To improve City government productivity and service delivery and identify
alternative means of service delivery.
Objectives:
6.1 Review all City services and programs for operational efficiencies to improve service
levels and delivery, and/or to implement cost containment measures.
6.2 Review all City boards and commissions on a periodic basis to identify possible changes
for improved performance.
6.3 Identify additional City government activities where volunteers could supplement City
employees, or where services could be "spun off' to non-government groups or sponsors.
6.4 Utilize employee involvement as a means to improve productivity and service delivery.
6.5 Encourage citizen input to help identify productivity and service delivery needs.
6.6 Explore opportunities for cost-saving regional sharing of City services.
Goa17. To determine the work effort required and the costs to meet increased service
delivery requests and/or mandates.
Objectives:
7.1 Support changes in federal and state laws to eliminate or reduce unfunded mandates.
7.2 Identify and forecast impacts, options, and realistic annual and long-term maintenance
and operational costs and responsibilities early in the budgeting process for each service
request or mandate.
7.3 Consider new City services primarily when either additional revenues or expenditure
reductions are demonstrated, or when mandated by state or federal law.
7.5 Focus City policy decisions on what services the City will provide, who will pay for
them, and the implications of such decisions.
Goa18. To make decisions on achieving goals in all elements of the Comprehensive Plan
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based on competition for and distribution of limited resources.
Objectives:
8.1 Continue to encourage citizen participation in the City's comprehensive plan and budget
process.
8.2 Use the community visioning process and the comprehensive planning process to assist
the City Council, City administration and community leaders in setting priorities for
implementation.
8.3 Establish a plan for distribution of limited resources based on the City Council's goals
and priorities.
Goal 9. To examine public and private funding sources and alternative means to
accomplish goals in all elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Objectives:
9.1 Collaborate with members of the community to implement City Council goals and
priorities.
9.2 Identify public and private funding sources, and alternative means to accomplish goals
for which the City government has direct authority and responsibility.
9.3 Encourage other area service providers, private entities and community leaders to identify
private funding and other similar means to realize goals within their areas.
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Policy Statement:
CULTURAL ARTS GOALS must address the arts as an important aspect of our community's
basic quality of life. The cultural arts not only enrich our experiences but educate us about the
world we live in. The diversity of the world as represented through the cultural arts is one way to
share the culture and knowledge of different peoples and places. The freedom and opportunity to
create and explore the cultural arts should not be understated or ignored.
Goal 1. To celebrate the arts as an opportunity to enjoy and enrich community life.
Objectives:
1.1 Promote opportunities for residents of and visitors to Dubuque to enjoy the arts.
1.2 Encourage arts and cultural programming year-round for children and adults in the
Dubuque area.
1.3 Foster multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary artistic and educational opportunities to expand
cultural horizons and improve the quality of life.
1.4 Encourage opportunities for personal, educational, cultural and recreational enrichment.
1.5 Promote collections, services, experiences and programs that respond to individual and
community needs.
1.6 Promote the arts as a common ground for all members of the community.
Goa12. To provide a variety of affordable and accessible cultural arts activities and
resources for all ages.
Objectives:
2.1 Expand cultural and recreational opportunities for -~°~~*'~ °~a ~°..:,,,. °~*~~ all ages.
2.2 Promote coordination and increased ~' a' a ' public and private support
ofwide-ranging, affordable cultural and recreational events and organizations.
2.3 Support affordable access to cultural arts activities and resources, whenever possible.
2.4 Promote accessible arts activities for members of the community, regardless of
disabilities.
2.5 Consider Devele}~-expanded, affordable use of public facilities.
Goal 3. To promote affordable and accessible spectator and participatory arts experiences
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and cultural events.
Objectives:
3.1 Consider expandin~Ccai..ue u~~n~n~the opportunities to bring cultural events to
community facilities.
3.2 Promote art, drama, film, music and dance experiences for audiences and participants of
all ages.
3.3 Consider expandin~C:,.~tinue t~T ~~-the role of the Five Flags Center and other
venues as ~ centers for cultural events; °~-~°~*~°~~ and arts experiences.
3.4 Promote Le ~~:,lop u~ a ~*r°~~-*~°~ a strong community base of support.
Goa14. To utilize the arts to encourage a better understanding of the cultural diversity of
the world.
Objectives:
4.1 Encourage presentations of minority artists and arts reflecting ethnic traditions.
4.2 Foster global awareness activities and intercultural education.
4.3 Foster the celebration of cultural diversity.
Goa15. To support the expression of the cultural arts and access to that expression.
Objectives:
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S.1 Foster accessible cultural opportunities which increase appreciation and broaden
perspectives.
X5.2 Promote gre~iAe--the recorded wisdom, experiences and ideas of others -- assembled,
organized and made accessible to all.
~4 5.3 Promote "opportunities for arts groups to utilize the Five Flags Center, and Five
Flags Theater, and other venues for the expression of art.
~5 S.4 Promote free expression of and full access to that expression of artists worldwide.
S. S Promote and improve public awareness and appreciation of the arts.
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5.6 Encourage preservation collection and interpretation of ,
fine arts.
5.7 Promote support of~~local area artists and artistic endeavors.
Goa16. To safeguard the cultural and historic resources of the community as critical to the
quality of life and the attractiveness of Dubuque.
Objectives:
6.1 Promote the preservation of historic buildings and architectural resources in the
community with emphasis in areas of greatest need.
6.2 Encourage educating_E~the community about the benefits of historic preservation to
the community's quality of life, economic development efforts, tourism and tax base
enhancement.
6.3 Encoura e exploration preservation and interpretation~~,r.,,.,,, Y,~,,,,. ~~ °~a ~~*°~- °* for
present and future generations, the history of Dubuque and the Mississippi River.
6.4 Promote increased ~a~appreciation, education, technical assistance and funding for
the community's historical and architectural heritage.
6. S Encourage the development o~~~rmarketing plan for the cultural and historic
resources in the community.
Goal 7. To encourage the availability of adequate funding and facilities to support arts
activities.
Objectives:
7.1 Promote preservation and reuse of historic buildings and sites in the community for the
cultural arts.
7.2 Promote maintaining c*r~~~° *~ m°~~*,,:r cultural arts, entertainment and continuing
education services offered by local cultural and educational institutions.
7.3 Encourage coordinated services and shared resources among cultural arts organizations in
the Dubuque area.
7.4 Encourage establishment of a performing arts center and/or a concert hall for large
venue concerts.
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Policy Statement:
DIVERSITY GOALS must address the differences and the similarities found in our community.
As a community; we share common hopes and dreams for our future even
though we may not look, e~ dress or think alike. Our diversity can be our strength as we leap
develop new friendships. The world is no longer a place where Dubuque, or
any other community, can exist in isolation; rather, the world has come to Dubuque in all its
many colors, ~} ideas, ~ challenges and opportunities. Dubuque must continue to
expand its intercultural competency to meet the needs of an ever-changing community.
Goal 1. To promote community understanding of the content and spirit of the City's
Human Relations Ordinance.
Objectives:
1.1 Consider identifying and clarifyin~.ue~~t ~ ~~the more complex provisions of
the City's Human Relations Ordinance, ~~~aPL~~.
1.2 Promote education of ~d-gate-the community on their rights and responsibilities, as
protected and as legislated in the Human Relations Chapter, particularly as new groups
are added.
1.3 Strive to eliminate misconceptions about the Human Relations Ordinance.
1.4 Consider expanding-~~a~l-the public relations efforts of the Human Rights
Commission in the community, to increase the public's awareness of the Commission, its
mandate and its spirit.
Goa12. To ensure compliance with civil and criminal anti-discrimination laws.
Objectives:
2.1 Promote l~terease-community knowledge ofanti-discrimination laws.
2.2 Promote reduction of vthe number of violations of the Human Relations
Ordinance.
2.3 Promote increasing --awareness of what hate crimes are and reduce number of
hate incidents.
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Goa13. To understand, respect and welcome d~ people and eliminate fear based on
differences.
Objectives:
3.1 Foster a harmonious, diverse community by educating people on the different life
experiences of community members, and community standards and expectations.
3.2 Promote ~'~~'-public acceptance and appreciation of diversity.
3.3 Identify diversity problems e€ in the community and attempt to coordinate efforts to
lessen the tension resulting from those problems.
3.4 Promote ~e-an avenue, such as the Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center, for
community members to manage their conflicts in a manner that fosters awin-win
outcome.
3.5 Encourge the identification of Ifle~i-1=}tools and educate ••~~•~^'~ ^~+~~°~~ community
members ^^~ ••*~'~~° *^ r°~~'•~° on the value of resolving conflict peacefully.
3.6 Encoa~ra~-k~erl~~itlrcommunity members to keep the Multicultural Family Center
viable and operating.
3.7 Promote educating -ere-community members with regard to differing social
dynamics, issues and fears.
Goa14. To educate community members about diversity and open avenues of
communication and interaction within the community.
Objectives:
4.1 Encourage a spirit of openness and cooperation among the diverse E~ people of the
community.
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Promote the City's intercultural competency training as a model for the community to
promote better communication across cultural differences.
4.3 Encourage informin~tn#er-nrthe community of the advantages to associated with being a
community ~ that welcomes and encourages diversity.
4.4 Support a community that values all a-i~eHS people and promotes a comprehensive
education *'~~ including multi-cultural diversity.
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4. S Promote increased ~s~awareness of socioeconomic differences to foster
understanding, such as offering poverty awareness training throughout the community.
Goa15. To recognize, appreciate and celebrate diversity as an opportunity to experience
and share both our differences and our similarities as a unified community.
Objectives:
5.1 Promote the positive results of accepting and sharing diversity among community
members.
5.2 Promote strengthenin~~~r~then-the City's working relationship with the
neighborhoods, local agencies, businesses and schools, to increase productivity and
effectiveness through a joint effort, and to foster the spirit of cooperation and
collaboration.
5.3 Foster a recognition that, although people are different, they share many similar
experiences and values.
5.4 Foster a community atmosphere that is non-threatening and open to change, challenge,
and diversity -- a community that offers people the opportunity to experience diversity.
5.5 Continue to provide forums °* ••~'~~°'' °~*~~°~~ where community members can celebrate
diversity and discuss those things which make them different, yet ~ also enrich them.
Goa16. To promote equal opportunity hiring practices and inclusiveness in both the public
and private sectors as a means to diversify the workplace and expand role-model
and leadership opportunities.
Objectives:
6.1 Encourage a more diverse workforce.
b-3 6.2 Encourage ex~ple}e~s-recognition by employers that economic development and growth
are dependent on a diverse and tolerant workforce as well as a welcoming community.
6.3 Promote r'.~the City's intercultural competency training as a model for the rest of
community to promote inclusiveness in the workplace.
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Policy Statement:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS must continue the active and vital collaboration
between public and private sectors to promote the economic health and well-being of our region.
Economic development encompasses well-informed decisions regarding business retention and
recruitment, work force development, available and appropriate locations for new business and
industry, public investment in supportive infrastructure and financial incentives which can
induce private investment and economic growth. The preservation and expansion of the
community's economic base should be a prime objective. Unless ~g business and industry
~r-e is healthy and there are expanding employment opportunities that pay a living wage, the
population will not be stable, the tax base will decline and government's ability to finance public
services and facilities will be impaired. The future development of the community depends on
maintaining and enhancing local economic development efforts directed towards these goals.
Goal 1. To reduce unemployment, achieve economic stability, and increase the standard of
living for all citizens.
Objectives:
1.1 Promote establishing and maintaining_~ * '''' '' a * ' abroad community
consensus regarding the direction of economic development efforts.
1.2 Promote ~ diversification of the commercial/industrial base.
1.3 Encourage ~; ~~'~--~-access to economic incentives for quality job creation and/or tax
base enhancement.
1.4 Continue to use a unified economic development team, with public/private sector
involvement, to tackle the City's economic development goals.
1.5 Promote reduction of barriers to economic growth, while recognizing the City's
regulatory function.
1.6 Attempt to identif~l~en~y-additional resources to aid in economic development.
1.7 Oe~ep-ate Encourge maintaining-tea community socio-demographic data base
as an information clearinghouse for economic development.
Goa12. To build a highly skilled, flexible work force.
Objectives:
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2.1 Cooperate l~with local educational institutions to coordinate training/skill
requirements to meet the needs of local employers.
2.2 Promote reduction °of barriers to obtaining necessary or upgraded job skills.
2.3 Encourage utilizin~i~ilize-the talents and experience of mature workers who bring
special skills and knowledge to the work force.
2.4 ~'~° Consider maintaining Bran informational clearinghouse that
coordinates job training, placement and skills development.
2.5 Consider developing and delivering_ ducational
programming over the widest array of media.
2.6 Promote providing_E~ev-iceinformation on work skills development and available
employment opportunities through print, electronic and telecommunications media.
Goa13. To concentrate on retaining and expanding existing local businesses.
Objectives:
3.1 Cooperate with business, educational institutions,
community organizations and government to provide information to local businesses.
3.2 .Promote assistance to ~s~sis~local firms in finding appropriate development sites for
expansion.
3.3 Encourage existing neighborhood employers to grow "in place", keeping jobs close to
where people live.
3.4 Promote retaining vim-existing manufacturing firms and facilitate their expansion.
3.5 Encourage maintaining and stren thenin~ Dubuque's position as
a retail center in the trade area.
3.6 Encourage maintaining and and expanding_i:':ui:~tui~ ^~~' °~~~^~a the local health care
industry's share of the regional market.
3.7 Encourage refining and expanding_;;etui~~ ^a~~iz-the base of service industry
employment.
3.8 Encourage ~-downtown revitalization and neighborhood business development.
3.9 Encourage diversified retail shopping.
3.10 Promote retention and expansion ofriver-dependent uses, while recognizing
environmental constraints.
3.11 Encourage implementation of the Commerce-Business and Commerce-Retail elements of
the Downtown Master Plan.
Goa14. To increase the number of small firms within Dubuque by fostering local
entrepreneurship.
Objectives:
4.1 Cooperate I~-with other agencies and institutions to identify programs and services to
assist in the creation of new small businesses.
4.2 Promote support for ~-start-up businesses with both financial and technical
assistance.
4.3 Encourage removal of ~~barriers to allowing in-home businesses to be successful.
4.4 Consider strengthenin~~Strevz~-~h~programs which provide business development,
information and technical assistance.
Goal 5. To recruit businesses that are suited to the area, require a highly skilled work
force or are willing to train an entry-level work force and are experiencing growth.
Objectives:
5.1 Encourage 9ffe~assistance to businesses and industries that produce exports or import
substitutes and that provide higher wages and benefits to their employees.
5.2 Promote opportunities in the Dubuque area to targeted businesses and industries.
5.3 Continue a collaborative recruitment strategy among business, non-profits and
government.
5.4 Encourage the recruitment ofit--businesses with new technology and renewable
resources.
S.S Encourage the recruitment ofdbusinesses that are in line with the State's
economic development goals.
S. 6 Fncourage the recruitment ofi-Fbusinesses that utilize the by products of other
businesses.
5.7 Encourage the recruitment of~it-a variety of restaurants and retail establishments,
including franchises that are not currently in Dubuque, but that are located within the
regional malls that attract shoppers from Dubuque.
Goa16. To work toward identifying the economic needs of the chronically unemployed and
underemployed in Dubuque, and encourage programming -- including education
and retraining -- to meet those needs.
Objectives:
6.1 Develop awareness of T i~the impediments to employment for this sector of the
population.
6.2 Collaborate with unemployed and underemployed persons and potential employers to
find creative ways to overcome barriers.
6.3 Promote targetin~e~unemployed young adults (ages 18-24) for job/skills training,
providing supportive services as needed.
6.4 Promote access to resources and tools for education, training and supportive services
through a variety of means and media.
6.5 ~xg Encourage ~'-~~business, labor, education and government tegetker
partnerships to solve work force development problems.
Goal 7. To maintain and strengthen Dubuque's position as a tourist destination.
Objectives:
7.1 Promote existing attractions.
7.2 Promote';°';°~*~s~a variety of additional year-round tourist attractions.
7.3 Consider ....Yler.~~recommendations in the Riverfront Plan to add amenities for both
citizens and tourists along the Mississippi River.
7.4 ~ocu., ..,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, ~ ;~,a„~i:,µ'; D~ ~ *. Focus resources on future tourism
initiatives, including those identified in the community visioning process.
7. S Foster enhanced recreational access to the river as an economic development strategy.
7.6 Promote ~~~le-~r~the Culture, Education, and Entertainment element of the Downtown
Master Plan.
Goal 8. To promote and encourage preservation of our historic assets.
Objectives:
8.1 Explore ways to increase State and Federal funding for historic preservation.
8.2 Explore ways to remove barriers to preservation.
8.3 Promote education of the public on the economic beneftts of historic
preservation.
8.4 Promote ~~e--~the Historical Features element of the Downtown Master Plan.
Goa189. To strengthen the local tax base.
Objectives:
$~ 9.1 Encourage expansion and diversificationof the tax base.
$:~ 9.2 Encourage attracting and retaining ^ **~^^* ~~~ ~~*~~~ capital intensive industries for
increased property values.
S:3 9.3 Encourage property improvements and revitalization throughout the City.
S:4 9.4 Consider annexing additional land, as necessary and as possible according to
smart growth principles to accommodate
future expansion.
Goa1110. To establish and maintain housing and transportation, communication, and
utility systems which support and foster quality development.
Objectives:
X10.1 Encourage the coordination o fr,.,,the provision of supportive infrastructure in
concurrence with new development.
X10.2 Evaluate new development impacts on existing City infrastructure and services to ensure
adequate capacity and compensation.
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X410.3 Encourage `'~~~efforts to link Dubuque with major transportation networks.
93 10.4Encourage coordination ofinfrastructure investment strategy with
government, business and local institutions.
10. S Promote h~srl~~the Residential Living element of the Downtown Master Plan.
10.6 Promote ~~~~the Transportation element of the Downtown Master Plan.
10.7 Promote h~s!l~~the Public Space and Open Areas element of the Downtown Master
Plan.
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Goal 11. To strengthen, maintain and continually upgrade technology infrastructure and
systems, and provide adequate access and capacity for current and anticipated needs.
Objectives:
11.1 Foster communication with end users regarding current and future needs
11.2 Explore feasibility of community wide wireless computer networks, or Wi-Fi (wireless
ftdelity).
11.3 Promote ~'uYtuT ~~-opportunities of the information superhighway for economic
development.
11.4 Promote maintenance of~a computerized Geographic Information System (GIS)
to support economic development.
Goal ~A12. To promote the provision of an adequate supply of vacant, development-
ready land for commercial and industrial use.
Objectives:
12.1 Promote redevelopment of existing vacant, underutilized, and Brownfield
properties.
12.2 Promote utilization of development ready sites.
12.3 Evaluate potential commercial and industrial development sites, based on the City's
Future Land Use Map.
~A:312.4 Encourage protection of ~eteEt-development potential of appropriate sites.
-X8:412. S Consider Dr~~ ~~~~~~aeronautical and i~ --tea industrial park development at the
airport.
~A:5-12.6 Consider annexing growth areas, as necessary and as possible, to ensure
adequate supply of developable land and to control development on the city's fringe.
12.7 Implement the Port of Dubuque Master Plan.
Goal X313. To encourage development that is environmentally sensitive.
Objectives:
X13.1 Encourage targetin~~a~-get-environmentally sensitive business and industry in
recruitment efforts.
X13.2 Promote ~'~~r~~development of businesses and industries that are committed to
enhancing local environmental quality.
13.3 Promote and encourage sound environment practices with existing business and
industries.
13.4 Promote and encourage the use of alternative and/or renewable fuel and energy sources
for vehicle fleets, building operations, and manufacturing processors.
13.5 Encourage LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building
Rating System® concepts in building design for new and existing facilities.
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Policy Statement:
EDUCATION GOALS must address the educational and informational needs of all members of
the community as life-long learning opportunities are made available at many levels of interest
and for all ages and abilities. Education must not be relegated to the schools alone but must
become a collaborative experience that ~ved~ joins public and private sector, business and
government, parent, teacher, and e~ld student in partnerships with °~~i~ one another and
our educational institutions. A community's quality of life and ability to attract and retain both
economic growth and residents often depends on the quality and quantity of educational facilities
and services.
Goal 1. To support opportunities for life-long learning for residents of all ages.
Obiectives:
1.1 Support efforts to increase adult literacy.
1.2 Promote access to all levels of education for all persons.
1.3 Support individuals of all ages in pursuit of a sustained program of learning independent
of any educational provider.
1.4 Promote addition of doctoral programs.
1. S Encourage public and private employers to offer continuing education incentives.
Goa12. To provide access to timely, accurate and useful information through reading,
audio-visual, and electronic materials and programming through the public
library.
Objectives:
2.1 Consider providing and enhancin~° 'a a '' quality on-site, telephone and
electronic reference services.
2.2 Support coordination and sharing_~'~ a' a '~ resources to serve better the needs
of the public.
2.3 Promote featuring ~'°~current, high-demand, high-interest materials in a variety of
formats for persons of all ages and abilities.
2.4 Promote use and awareness of the quality of the public library.
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2.5 Support expansion and accessibility of library services throughout the community.
2.6 Foster a learning environment that utilizes state-of--the-art technologies.
Goa13. To create and deliver a quality education that allows all students to reach their
highest potential.
Objectives:
3.1 Promote a variety of assessment tools, methods and strategies to evaluate and/or
document student progress, in accord with national and state standards.
3.2 Champion superior standards of academic excellence, in which values are integrated in
the lives and work of all members of the school community.
3.3 Support a comprehensive educational program that provides services to students ranging
from severely and profoundly disabled programs through gifted programs and advanced
placement courses.
3.4 Strive to prepare students for careers, lifelong learning and citizenship in contemporary
international society.
3.5 Encourage activities that promote lifelong physical fitness and health awareness.
3.6 Provide services that allow high school students to pursue either college or vocational
education.
3.7 Promote high school completion and encourage post-secondary education or vocational
training.
3.8 Provide adequate and nutritional food service before and during school.
Goa14. To address the sp educational needs ofpre-school children in the
community.
Objectives:
4.1 Promote and enhance programs for parent education.
4.2 Encourage families' use of the public library through services for parents and parents and
children together.
4.3 Encourage pre-school children to develop an interest in reading and learning.
4.4 Consider enhancingprogramming activities for pre-school children.
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4.5 Promote educating Ed-tte-ate-the community on the importance of physical growth and
brain development for children 0 - 5 years old.
4.6 Encourage incorporating ~~~~e-education into activities at childcare facilities.
Goa15. To increase the involvement of parents and the community in our schools.
Objectives:
5.1 Promote parental and other citizen ownership and participation in the educational system.
5.2 Encourage involvement of parents in helping students to achieve their
educational goals.
5.3 Promote providin~ge--a safe school environment.
5.4 Support and educate the public on charter school concept and neighborhood schools.
S. S Support and expand mentoring by encouraging retirees and employees with the support
of their employers.
S. 6 Consider cretins C~a~e-wool of community tutors to meet needs of children not
receiving support services.
Goal 6. To build partnerships between the private sector and schools to ensure that
educational outcomes meet the needs of both future employers and employees,
enabling the Dubuque area to have the highest skilled incumbent workforce in the
state.
Objectives:
6.1 Encourage employment programs that promote partnerships among business, social
services and educational institutions to train and educate the workforce.
6.2 Foster business and industry involvement in the educational process.
6.3 Encourage ~eel~the support of the entire community to meet the educational challenges
of the future.
6.4 Consider : ~~poi rto-the changing educational and human needs of the community, with
emphasis on quality higher education.
6.5 Promote expansion of Ex-pawl-business and industry initiatives for delivery of customized
training and other workforce development activities.
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6.6 Promote increasing lithe percentage of graduates of Dubuque area schools who
enter the Dubuque- area workforce.
6.7 Encourage community service and involvement by all students.
6.8 Encourage local educational institutions to adequately prepare the local work force to
meet the needs of a changing economy.
Goa17. To develop responsible citizens and leaders to meet the challenges of a
multicultural America and global society.
Objectives:
7.1 Promote opportunities for all segments of the community to participate in leadership
activities.
7.2 Facilitate the recruitment of youth for leadership roles in all segments of the community:
7.3 Emphasize in the learning process the global nature of the work environment.
7.4 Promote quality global, multi-cultural, non-sexist education at all levels.
7.5 Encourage bilingual education at all levels.
Goal 8. To p~e~le continue to enhance quality educational facilities in appropriate
locations throughout the community to meet changing demographic and
development patterns.
Objectives:
8.1 Support improving and expanding ollege facilities, including
student housing, as a result of increased enrollments.
8.2 Encourage extendinh educational opportunities'-•°~~°~a *'~° ^~^"^ °~
to the community at large.
8.3 Promote enhancing ~~,~~the capability of educational facilities to meet the needs of
citizens, as changing demographic projections indicate.
8.4 Promote Ee~ter-a learning environment that utilizes state-of-the-art technologies in each
school.
8. S Encourage existing K-12 schools to have the resources and advantages that new schools
receive.
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8.6 Encourage cooperation amongst institutions of higher education.
Goa19. To identify sources of funding and increased efficiencies to maintain and/or
expand educational programs and facilities.
Objectives:
9.1 Encoura eg integration, coordination and pooling resources
among private and public educational institutions at all levels.
9.2 Identify innovative strategies to seek major funding from new sources to supplement
wing traditional local, state and federal funding.
9.3 Foster quality management of educational services and facilities.
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Policy Statement:
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY GOALS m-•~* °aa-'°~~ *~° are a balance between respe~le
stewardship and protection of our environment and the impacts of urban living. ^ ~a --''~~~° *~-°-'°
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community can both affect and be affected by local, regional and even global environmental
issues. Dubuque's natural and built environments establish the city's appearance and image as a
healthy, safe and viable place to live, work, play, and learn.
Goal 1. To encourage the creation of ere~ate-a sustainable environment that successfully
balances urban growth and development with ecological constraints.
Objectives:
1.1 Encourage expansion and recruitment of environmentally conscious businesses.
1.2 Maintain and plan for biodiverse green space as development and public improvements
occur.
1.3 Identify, preserve, and promote linkages or connections of open/green spaces.
1.4 Promote and enforce ordinance programs that minimize soil erosion.
1.5 Promote outdoor lighting practices that minimize light pollution.
1.6 Encourage existing businesses and residential subdivisions to add retention basins
and/or on-site infiltration systems to further control flooding and run off.
1.7 Promote appropriate lifestyles and infrastructure changes to reduce causes and impacts
of global climate change.
Goal 2. To promote conservation practices that result in responsible use of non-renewable
natural resources.
Objectives:
2.1 Consider the potential for open space in
any actions relative to land use.
~3 2.2 Promote awareness and use of alternate, renewable resources.
~4 2.3 Encourage
green building principles.
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~-5 2.4 Promote programs to improve energy efficiency.
2. S Promote planting and preserving of trees to reduce energy use.
2.6 Promote walking, mass transit use, and cycling through infrastructure development to
reduce energy consumption.
2.7 Encourage public organizations to lead by example by purchasing and using energy and
fuel efficient vehicles.
Goa13. To educate citizens about environmental issues affecting their lives and their
community.
Objectives:
3.1 Partner with educational institutions and media to report environmental indicator status
and trends to the community concurrently with updates of the Comprehensive Plan
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3.2 l~euelep Encourage the use of environmental projects and ongoing environmental
education programs for citizens of all ages, including the human health effects of
environmental issues and problems, e.g. radon and lead hazard reduction.
3.3
~~ Encourage the removal of fie-barriers to, explore incentives for, and
encourage green building and landscaping principles.
3.4 Encourage coordination of community organizations concerned with environmental
issues and local ecosystems.
Goa14. To protect and preserve existing water supplies and air quality and ensure that
future water and air quality is safeguarded.
Objectives:
4.1 Identify and develop potential controlling measures to safeguard water and air quality.
4:~ 4.2 Promote the enforcement of regulations relative to protecting and preserving existing
water and air quality.
4:4 4.3 Attempt to ensure that mall new development meets the applicable standards for
water and air quality controls.
43 4.4 Consider alternatives to incineration of wastewater sludge; e.g. more beneficial use.
4:g 4.5 Protect, control and maintain the City water distribution system to preserve water quality
and meet state and federal mandates.
4~ 4.6 e Promote ground water protection and adequate water quality and quantity of our
streams and rivers by expanded infiltration.
Goal 5. To assure appropriate control, collection, disposal, and per capita reduction of
stormwater, wastewater, solid wastes and household hazardous wastes.
Objectives:
5.1 Promote reduction and proper disposal of business and household hazardous waste,
including purchasing alternatives.
5.2 Promote reduction and proper disposal of solid waste.
5.3 Promote A~ire-a safe and sanitary environment along the city's streets, alleys and other
properties.
5.4 Promote f?re~ide-a sanitary environment through the implementation of best management
practices in the collection and disposal of stormwater and wastewater.
5.5 Promote e-a sanitary environment through the proper collection and disposal of
solid wastes in accordance with environmental and aesthetic standards.
5.6 Attempt to prevent toxic waste discharge into the wastewater treatment system
and/or the environment through education, monitoring, and enforcement.
5.7 Operate the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency's landfill; yar~v~aste
'"'rte "'a, `' '~l~ fu~l~~ and various materials diversion
programs in conformance with state and federal regulations.
S.8 Encourage natural infiltration from rainfall and snow melt to replenish groundwater and
recharge springs and aquifers.
Goal 6. To promote residential and business programs that reduce, reuse, recycle, and
safely dispose of the community's discard stream.
Objectives:
6.1 Consider the expansion of recycling efforts through increased
participation and new materials, e.g. electronics.
6.2 Promote use of recycled content products -- e.g., compost, and environmentally
preferable purchasing.
6.3 p~eurage Consider expandin~~~the food scrap and backyard composting options
and awareness.
6.4 Educate the community concerning recycling and other solid waste minimization and
reduction methods.
6.5 Promote alternative uses other than disposal for construction/demolition materials.
Goa17. To promote the protection, preservation and enhancement of the biodiversity of
the city's bluffs; and prairies, wetlands, waterways, and all natural areas, including
partnerships.
Objectives:
7.1 Promote identification, restoration, and protection~c~ene~ter°, ^r~' ~~°*°^* ^~°^^ of
rare, native and sensitive habitat (including prairies and woodlands) with concern to the
evolving understanding of expertise in current management techniques.
7.2 Encourage environmentally appropriate public use of, and access to, the community's
bluffs, wetlands and waterways.
7.3 Encourage protection and restoration of these sensitive areas as development
and redevelopment occurs, including along the riverfront bluffs.
7.4 Provide an aesthetically attractive city riverfront for use by industrial, recreational,
residential and commercial interests.
7. S Partner with community groups to demonstrate and educate the community on best
management practices for ecological design.
7.6 Encourage reduction ofnon-native, invasive plant and animal species and maintain an
appropriate balance of native species.
Goa18. To promote community clean-up and beautification efforts ~~i~-etHer through
public and private i~te~ests partnerships.
Objectives:
8.1 Educate the public on litter prevention and illegal dumping and enforce existing laws.
$~8.2 Encourage clean-up, beautification, and landscaping for the public, private and business
sectors, i. e. parkland, roadway, and shoreline adoption programs.
88.3 Encourage plantings of native species conducive to urban native wildlife, i. e. birds and
butterflies.
8.4 Encourage downtown and neighborhood clean up and beautification efforts.
8. S Encoi.trge balacing~the advertising and identification needs of businesses,
industries, institutions, and organizations with on premise and off-premise sign
regulations that protect scenic vistas, minimize sign clutter, and are consistent with local,
state, and federal sign regulations.
Goa19. To meet or exceed all Federal, State and local
regulations for environmental quality ' .
Objectives:
9.1 Gain knowledge of and promote compliance with notes regulations.
9.2 ~ :~~:~~~c :,u~.~ a t* *' t t -- F Support federal and state entities in
their monitoring and enforcement of their regulations
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Policy Statement:
HEALTH GOALS must address physical and mental health and medical issues that fall within
the scope of both public and private providers. Government often cites "health, safety and the
general welfare" as necessary and important public purposes. It accomplishes these purposes
through assessment, assurance, and policy development. The public=s health and continued
wellness must be of concern to the community as a whole. The promotion of good public health
practices and lifestyles and the provision of necessary and adequate primate health care to all
members of the community must be the shared responsibility of both the public and private
sectors.
Goal 1. To reduce and prevent the occurrence of disease, and disability
~ in the community.
Objectives:
1.1 Support decreasing D~-~~smoking and tobacco use by people of all ages, particularly
youth.
1.2 Support increasing ~~r~a~-the number of tobacco-free sites in Dubuque County.
1.3 Support increasing the proportion of people age 40 and over who receive regular
exams for c~'~~,'-r°~~* ~*~{~ ~ a early detection of cancer.
1.4 Promote reducing Arccauc~the hospitalization rate for pulmonary disease through
pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma treatment and prevention, and pneumonia and influenza
vaccination.
1.5 Promote reducing l~ed~-the number of adults in Dubuque County with high cholesterol,
a~ high blood pressure, and diabetes through increased screenings, education and
follow-up procedures.
1.6 Promote ^rim~iitaii,-community awareness, prevention, testing and treatment of sexually
transmitted diseases (STD's), a~ Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIVE and Hepatitis
B and C.
1.7 Support increasing ~~-the proportion of people of all ages who follow preventative
measures for skin cancer.
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1.8 Promote ~'°-n-preventative health preg initiatives which includes public
information and education on current health issues.
1.9 Promote ~'°~*~~~~° *° °°~*,.°~ controlling the spread of communicable disease in the
community through information, investigation and immunization through a
comprehensive coordinated approach utilizing case management services and bte-
~~rr~~ge~c~ public health preparedness plans.
1.10 Encourage participation in age and risk based preventative health care tests, screenings
and practices.
1.11 Support increasingthe number of children aged 0 - 5 receiving recommended
well-child examinations.
Goa12. To promote the physical and mental health, safety, and wellness of the citizens of
Dubuque through educational and outreach efforts.
Objectives:
2.1 Encourage "citizen participation in the ongoing implementation of a the
Dubuque County community health needs assessment and health improvement plan.
2.2 Promote evaluation and annual assessment of the
health status of the community to plan health goals.
2.3 lase Promote community awareness and recognition that injuries caused by violent
behavior are a public health issue.
2.4 Support increasingthe proportion of Dubuque County employers/work sites that
offer nutrition education, weight management, stress reduction andlor wellness programs
including physical activity.
2.5 Promote education of ~-the community that mental illnesses are real, can be
screened, diagnosed, and e-an-l~e effectively treated in affordable ways.
2.6 Consider developin~l~evelep-a comprehensive mental health service delivery system
including outreach, for Dubuque County.
2.7 Promote C-~eate-opportunities for and encourage community participation designed in
programs to reduce the prevalence of sedentary lifestyles in all age groups in Dubuque
County.
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2.8 Support reducing e-the prevalence of being overweight and obese (based on Body
Mass Index) a.~~:,~~R N °a ~ Q °~a ° in Dubuque County.
2.9 Consider developingDevelep a comprehensive substance abuse
plan to increase the availability of and access to a full continuum of ~~~'~~*°~°° ~~~~~°
education, prevention and treatment services, especially for methamphetamine and
alcohol and co-occuring disorders.
Goa13. To promote access to adequate health services for all members of the community
through a collaborative effort of federal, state, local, private and charitable
agencies.
Objectives:
3.1 ~,,,Y,,..,. „~.,,,.~. ra~e~~ Promote wide-health programs and primary
care services for underserved and high risk populations, i.e., underserved can include
persons isolated in rural settings, culturally-diverse individuals, and other greys persons
with special needs.
3.2 Sport access to community mental health treatment (on an equal basis with
medical treatment)
eies for individuals with dh~;nesahle mental illness delivered in a timely
and confidential manner.
3.3 Promote health, safety and wellness by developing and helping to establish~~g
access to lel community programs including oral, mental, and physical health.
Goa14. To address the special health needs of pregnant women, children and the elderly.
Objectives:
4.1 Develep Promote a system for obtaining and reporting reliable data for maternal, infant,
and child health across all Dubuque County providers.
4.2 Promote increased awareness of the definition of domestic violence and
community resources for intervention and prevention.
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4.3 Support redicin~ Drccauc~substance abuse of alcohol, tobacco, cocaine, marijuana,
methamphetamine and other drugs among youth (12-18 years of age) and pregnant
women in Dubuque County.
4.4 ~e Promote decreasing children's morbidity l~ea~tl}and de~es~s~e mortality
through increased use of car seats, breastfeeding promotion, a~ health screenings, and
through €ewe~ teenage pregeies pregnancy prevention.
4.5 Support case management and homecare a health n~~i~e
services ~ to the elderly ~° +r°°+°a ~* ~~~° -~ +~ *~ *'*~ +' - ~' -' to
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delay or decrease institutionalization.
Goa15. To create safe and sanitary work, play and housing environments.
Objectives:
5.1 Strive for a community which provides a variety of easily accessible recreational
programs and opportunities at moderate or no cost to participants.
5.2 Support increasin~~~the number of employers and organizations offering safety,
p~ex~ien, wellness promotion, substance abuse and employee assistance programs.
5.3
}~eg~ax-r. Promote wellness programs within the schools that include nutrition and
physical activity.
5.4 Promote ~~ tobacco free environments.
~4 S.S ~°~+~~~~° +° Ppromote a safe and healthy environment by ensuring sanitary conditions and
practices in accordance with municipal public health, housing and environmental
ordinances, codes and regulations.
~5 S. 6 Ppromote safe and sanitary conditions at food service
establishments and by food purveyors.
S. 7 Promote ~e-safe and sanitary housing conditions through the reduction
of radon, lead hazards, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other environmental health
concerns.
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Goa16. To contain the rising costs of health care in an equitable, efficient and
collaborative manner through community-wide planning.
Objectives:
6.1 Supports the efficient delivery ofhigh-quality health care.
6.2 Consider develo~in~ flevele{~-a data base of community health resources of Dubuque area
providers and payers, including information on bc~°~* ~'~~~ ~~*~'~~~*~^~ ~~a °°~*
. Medicare and Medicaid providers.
6.3 Promote '~ ~~r--R 'ate-active, responsible participation by health care consumers including
personal and family health plans.
6.4 Stu port educating ate-the community regarding the health status of the community
and the existing health care system in Dubuque.
6.5 Promote ~'^~~~-an ongoing forum to address health care quality, reform and cost
containment at the community level.
Goal 7. To retain and recruit quality health and medical personnel for our community.
Objectives:
7.1 Encourage improvement of ~~patient and provider satisfaction ratings of health
and medical personnel with health care administration and facilities.
7.2 Encourage retention and recruitment and replacement of "'^r'~ *^ r°*^~~ ~~-' ~°~ '* ~ ~
~~quality health and medical personnel, especially in occupations with a shortage of
skilled health workers to minimize out-of--city referrals.
7.3 Consider l~satisfaction surveys from health care system users to improve services,
facilities and employee performance.
7.4 Promote ~~'u~programs that ~ educate health professionals.
Goa18. To become a regional health care center providing afull-range of both general and
specialty health and medical services.
Objectives:
8.1 EncouraceDr^•~~~'°''°~'*~ -' specialty outpatient medical services coverage to area rural
hospitals.
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8.2 Support networking~lf area rural hospitals' information systems with Dubuque
providers.
8.3 Encourage improving 1~-preve-access to primary care and mental health physician
services through recruitment assistance to area medical community.
8.4 1?re~if}e Encourage secure and simplified access to financial, clinical, administrative, and
management data from any location in the health care information system among health
care providers.
8.5 Support 1'-re~ie-quality services and/or facilities as needed, including an emphasis on
outpatient care h~e~g. for the underinsured.
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Policy Statement:
HOUSING GOALS must address the issues of housing availability, affordability and
accessibility for all members of the community. Public intervention in the private housing
market is sometimes necessary to promote and/or encourage an adequate supply of quality, safe,
sanitary housing within the city limits. *c ~a~____~±_; fra_...'_ ..._,,...~ ,.,,,,,,,t~
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t~,e~° _~ ar°~'_°~*_ ~°°a c_ Public and private partnerships should continue to be developed to spur
reinvestment and renewal in existing, older neighborhoods. The provision of affordable shelter
is a basic human need that demands special attention in the arena of human services delivery,
including the administration of federal income assistance to those in greatest need. ads
--....~ ~.~ ~~~~~z~r Our community s very image is reflected in large measure by the
pride and well-being displayed in our neighborhoods.
Goal 1. . To promote
the preservation, rehabilitation, and investment in our city housing stock and
neighborhoods.
Objectives:
1.1 Promote enforcement of f;nfe~e-minimum housing quality standards in all rental housing
through systematic code enforcement.
1 •~ Encouraae ~a range
of affordable, accessible, and decent rental housing options throughout the community.
1.3 Consider expandin~£and-the City's use of housing preservation programs whenever
appropriate and possible.
1.4 Promote programs to improve energy efficiency and enlist the participation of utility
companies in promotional efforts.
1.5 Encourage participation in and use of low-interest rehabilitation and home
purchase loan funds.
1.6 Promote recyclingf~ee~fe-existing vacant or under-utilized structures, such as convents,
schools, and industrial buildings, into af€er•~le housing with an affordable component,
where appropriate.
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1.7 .Encourage the expansion of
ape-the capacity of neighborhood associations.
1.8 Promote residential educational workshops regarding restoration, rehabilitation, and
maintenance.
1.9 Encourage relocationof "existing housing as opposed to demolition whenever
possible.
1.10 Communicate with legislators to empower local governments to have more local control
in the administration and monitoring of federal housing programs.
1.11 Support the integration of new neighborhood residents into the neighborhood
associations, local schools, and community activities.
1.12 Continue to support a decrease in the amount of vacant and abandoned housing in
Dubuque neighborhoods.
1.13 Promote programs, education, and training that support and encourage appropriate
landlord oversight.
1.14 Promote programs, education, and training that support and encourage appropriate
tenant accountability.
1.1 S Support Community Oriented Policing and participation of neighborhood residents in
crime reduction strategies.
Goa12. To promote the creation and maintenance of an adequate supply of sound,
affordable housing integrated throughout the community.
Objectives:
2.1 Promote City partnerships with private sector, non-profit, other government agencies and
neighborhood groups to access available public funding and attract private capital for
affordable housing development.
2.2 Promote mixed-income, mixed-rental housing developments.
2.3 Support ^ ~~t~-the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program to benefit lower-income
families seeking affordable rental housing.
2.4 Encourage local lenders to work with sertier all homeowners and-et#ers to rehabilitate, f
remodel, or repair existing homes.
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Goa13. To expand the opportunities for homeownership, especially for low to moderate
income households.
Objectives:
3.1 Encourage the use of flexible development regulations in order to assist affordable
housing production and decrease housing costs.
3.2 Encourage local lenders to participate in programs designed to assist first-time home
buyers.
3.3 Promote infill housing development opportunities, in the city's older neighborhoods,
through a combination of public subsidy, affordable housing incentives and owner sweat
equity.
3.4 Promote compact and contiguous development with a variety of higher density housing
options that utilize available infrastructure within the existing built environment.
Goa14. To promote fair housing opportunity for residents in all city neighborhoods.
Objectives:
4.1 Provide for effective implementation of existing fair housing programs.
4.2 Encourage 1-xvely~involvement of neighborhood residents to the fullest extent possible
when planning affordable housing developments.
4.3 Monitor, evaluate and work to minimize federal, state and local codes and regulations
that are possible barriers to development of housing, particularly for persons with
disabilities or low income.
Goa15. To assist local service agencies in providing shelter and semi-independent living for
persons in need of supportive services.
Objectives:
5.1 Monitor and evaluate homeless and other special needs populations in order to document
needs and design assistance programs.
5.2 Provide technical assistance to agencies in preparation of applications for program
funding.
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5.3 Encourage partnerships with area agencies in sponsorship of housing
initiatives for special needs populations.
Goa16. To promote the understanding that the availability and affordability of housing is
an important key to successful economic development.
Objectives:
6.1 Promote corporate participation in employer-assisted housing, for home purchase
assistance for employees.
6.2 Encourage local institutions, i.e., hospitals, colleges, to establish replacement housing
programs for housing lost to corporate expansions.
6.3 Encourage corporate participation in the Federal Low Income Tax Credit Program, for
purposes of investment in affordable housing development.
6.4
d°`~°~ -~°~'. Promote an adequate housing supply to support workforce development
efforts.
Goa17. To promote the public's awareness of housing needs and issues through
informational and educational efforts.
Objectives:
7.1 Consider serving e-as a clearinghouse of information for housing issues and
information, to include providing educational programs for tenants and landlords.
7.2 Monitor housing market conditions and availability of housing.
7.3 Promote t're~ide-workshops for area housing industry members (contractors, lenders,
realtors) regarding changing regulatory mandates, i.e., lead based paint, asbestos removal.
7.4 Promote combating the "Not In My Back Yard", or NIMBY, syndrome
by dispelling stereotypes associated with affordable housing.
7.5 Continue to develop linkages with housing industry groups (Board of Realtors, Mortgage
Lenders Association, Dubuque Area Landlords Association) to promote cooperation and
consensus-building regarding housing issues.
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Policy Statement:
HUMAN SERVICES GOALS must address a variety of needs through collaboration and
partnerships n+-~ ~+• • a a ~- • ~-
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' ,City government has an indirect role in the provision
of needed human services to community residents as it works with and is supportive of area
providers.
Goal 1. To promote optimum health care services for
community residents.
Objectives:
1.1 Support increasin~n~~the number of Dubuque area citizens with health care
€~~ access and health insurance.
1.2 Fester Support prescription drug assistance or coverage for the poor.
1.3 Support services to improve mental health treatment.
1.4 Encourage Awe-services to reduce substance abuse/chemical dependency.
Goa12. To promote optimum services to meet food, clothing,
shelter, transportation and other basic ~ needs.
Objectives:
2.1 E :cc ~iabe tl~e ~J~i Vf Promote awareness of and access to food assistance and nutrition
programs for people in poverty and low or moderate income households.
2.2 ~ Support an ~e€ adequate, affordable supply of quality housing for low
and moderate income households and the homeless.
2.3 Foster services that meet basic ~ needs of all or citizens, with particular attention
to the elderly, d~:~led-~ children, and persons with disabilities.
2.4 Encourage epublic/private coalitions to address human services needs.
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2.5 Encourage ~~ participation in human service community action groups s~-as
Goal 3. To promote optimum individual and ^^'~°~e
community safety.
Objectives:
3.1 Support reduction of ~-the rate of domestic violence, including child abuse and
dependent adult abuse, in the community.
3.2 Promote the expansion of emergency shelter and protective services programs.
3.3 Su ort'~~~~~~~;-i*~the provision of foster care and legal services programs.
3.4 Address the connection between mental health, substance abuse, and public safety,
emphasizing prevention and coordination of treatment for continuity of care te-address
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3. S Support increased neighborhood involvement and promote neighborhood watch
programs.
Goa14. To promote optimum social and family relationships.
Objectives:
4.1 Support increased supply and range of available, high quality, affordable
childcare, especially for low and moderate income households and those families with
special needs children.
4.2 Support increased opportunities for the elderly to maintain an independent
lifestyle.
4.3 Support the continuation and expansion of family services and foster care.
Goa15. To promote optimum income security and economic
opportunity for community residents.
Objectives:
5.1 Target economic development efforts at creating jobs that pay salaries adequate to
support a family.
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5.2 Support the provision of job training, personal financial security and job support
programs.
5.3 Support decreasin;? rthe number of area residents who live at or below the
poverty level.
Goa16. To work with area providers and citizens so that human services are supported and
delivered in an effective and efficient manner.
Objectives:
6.1 Encoura e improved effective coordination and citizen involvement in service
delivery, policy development and program implementation.
6.2 Continue to coordinate, jointly plan, and support improved i-teve-services through
organized community action.
6.3 Encourage self-sufficiency for families and individuals.
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Policy Statement:
INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS must address the maintenance, improvement and capacities of
aging utility and street systems while continuing to provide extensions and expansions of these
systems to meet changing community needs based on fiscal capability and standards set by the
City Council. "New" forms of infrastructure, including communication and data and information
processing systems, have become an important aspect of our community's life and livelihood.
The pace and extent of the city's growth and development pattern will impact the timing and
demand for infrastructure provision. Public expenditures for infrastructure can shape the city's
land use pattern as effectively as development regulations. The phasing of new and extended
infrastructure must be based on both the fiscal capability of the City and sound land use
decisions made in an integrated management process.
Goal 1. To provide, maintain and improve acost-effective, functional and self-supporting
water utility system.
Objectives:
1.1 SupportP~sure an adequate water supply.
1.2 Supporter cost-effective delivery of water.
1.3 Support~e a safe water supply that meets all local, state and federal water quality
standards.
1.4 Szt ort~ ongoing improvements to water plant and facilities.
1. S Support~e ongoing improvements to water distribution system.
Goa12. To provide, maintain and improve cost-effective, functional and self-supporting
sanitary sewer and water pollution control systems.
Objectives:
2.1 Support maintainin~i~i~--the integrity of the sanitary sewer system.
2.2 Encourage efficient operation of 9per-ate-the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) and
sanitary sewer system~~€~.
2.3 Support minimizing"~~ odors emanating from the Water Pollution Control Plant
(WPCP).
2.4 Strive to m1L4eet all local, state and federal air and water quality standards.
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2.5 Support minimizing~~e-inftltration and inflow into the collection system.
Goa13. To provide, maintain and improve a safe and functional storm sewer system.
Objectives:
3.1 Support maintain~~i-r~the integrity of the storm sewer system.
3.2 Support maximizing and maintaining_~~^~~m~~° °•°a °°~•~} ' ~ the Ewes
effectiveness of the City's Yin detention basins.
3.3 Stive to miL4eet all local, state and federal stormwater management standards and
regulations ,including National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit.
3.4 Identify existing and potential -e€€flood prone problem areas, and alleviate with
appropriate mitigation strategies, where possible.
3.5 Support empleentation of ~~~y e-~-the Drainage Basin Master Plan.
3.6 Sport maintaing and updating the stormwater utility billing
database.
Goa14. To provide, maintain and improve acost-effective, safe and functional surface
transportation system.
Objectives:
4.1 Support ~'°~~the ongoing street reconstruction, rehabilitation, and maintenance
overlay programs, ensuring the timely maintenance, repair and reconstruction of the
City's streets and bridges.
4.2 Identify new technologies, new materials and new concepts for street maintenance,
restoration and reconstruction.
4.3 Seek alternative funding sources for construction and maintenance.
4.4 Support maintaining and improving_ City alleys, guardrails, street
lights, traffic control lights, street pavement markings, traffic signs, street name signs,
walls and other related facilities.
4.5 Support extending_£~te~l-the life and improve the quality of the City street system
through preventative maintenance programs.
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4.6 Coordinate with State, County, and other cities for surface transportation system
improvements and maintenance.
4.7 Coordinate with Local, State, and Federal officials to complete the Iowa 32 (Southwest
Arterial) project.
Goa15. To provide for, maintain and improve safe, accessible public sidewalks and steps
throughout the community, where possible.
Objectives:
5.1 Support maintaing and improving, the condition of public
sidewalks, steps, walks and handrails.
5.2 Encourage lie-reasonable removal of snow and ice accumulations from public
sidewalks, steps and walks.
5.3 Consider requiring~~-the installation of sidewalks in neighborhoods with curb and
gutter throughout the city to connect neighborhoods, provide safe routes to schools, and
improve access for persons with disabilities, where possible.
5.4 Support rebuilding~~Cild-existing stairs and build new stairs on hills/bluffs, or create
alternate pedestrian routes, and integrate these with walking/biking trails as a unique
City attraction.
Goal 6. To provide, maintain and improve an accessible, functional and self-supporting
parking system.
Objectives:
6.1 Support a parking system designed to meet the needs of
the patrons of downtown business and retail establishments and downtown employees.
6.2 Support £~s~e-the financial integrity of the parking system by meeting bond covenants
that require the parking system to be self-supporting and by continuing sound fiscal
management practices.
6.3 Strive to m~leet the requirements of federal and state laws regulating public gipped
designated and private disabled parking stalls.
6.4 Promote and practice preventative maintenance programs to protect the longevity of the
parking garage structures and municipal parking lots.
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6.5 Strive to Maintain and improve the aesthetic qualities of the parking system's facilities.
Goa17. To provide, maintain and improve the floodwall, harbors, fishing piers, and boat
docks and ramps for industrial, commercial and recreational use of the riverfront.
Objectives:
7.1 Coordinate the implementation of the Public Infrastructure planning component of the
Riverfront Plan with other public and private organizations.
7.2 Support providin~preservin~ and maintaining
aesthetically attractive waterfront areas.
7.3 Encourage the development and maintenance of riverfront facilities.
7.4 Support operating and maintainer^*° ^~a .... * ' the floodwall facility.
7.5 Promote adequate harbor, channel and dock depths.
7.6 Consider installing and maintaining docks and piers for transient
boaters.
7.7 Promote I~l~-~--~~fishing opportunities.
Goa18. To provide, maintain and improve an accessible and functional communication
infrastructure.
Objectives:
8.1 Promote compatibility and connection of Dubuque's communication infrastructure to key
state, regional, national and global networks and systems.
8.2 Promote fair treatment of citizens by telecommunications service providers.
8.3 T'n~ Enhance Dubuque's communication infrastructure unilaterally and through
public/private partnerships.
8.4 Continue to promote maximum use of public, educational and government access
programming to increase citizen awareness.
8.5 Promote reasonable transmission capacity on new communication systems that is
dedicated to non-commercial government, education and public interest uses.
8.6 Promote equitable access to essential levels of communication systems, services and
opportunities by under-served segments of the community.
Goa19. To provide, maintain and improve acost-effective and functional data and
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information processing system.
Objectives:
9.1 Consider utilizing r r+~methods of systems implementation that make the best use of
the City's resources for the systems that are implemented.
9.2 Consider establishing standards for the City organization for definition and
articulation of system needs, for acquisition, development and performance of
information systems, and for description, documentation and caretaking responsibilities
of such systems.
9.3 Encourage the use of data processing technology and advances to improve service
delivery and increase employee productivity within the City organization.
9.4 Support maintaining, improving and utilizing the City's
Geographic Information System (GIS).
Goal 10. To provide, maintain and improve City-owned buildings, structures, facilities and
properties.
Objectives:
10.1 Support maintaining and improving~:~uintui~ ~~~ ~mrr~-~~ the energy efficiency and
aesthetic qualities of City-owned buildings, structures, facilities and properties.
10.2 Support fie-accessibility to City-owned buildings, structures, facilities and properties.
10.3 Utilize principles of good design and/or historic preservation in all public projects.
Goal 11. To plan for, build or improve infrastructure systems to meet anticipated growth
and development needs.
Objectives:
11.1 Encourage development and redevelopment in areas where existing infrastructure is
underutilized.
11.2 Su ort£ms~re future infrastructure capacity will exist for future identified growth areas.
11.3 Support ~-City utility rate structures that are both adequate to meet obligations
and future needs and are equitable for services received by residential, commercial and
industrial users.
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11.4 Investigate usefulness of technological advances to optimize services.
11.5 Plan for orderly replacement and upgrade of public and private communication
infrastructure with attention to features, capacity, compatibility and future growth.
11.6 Consider opportunities for buried public and private communication infrastructure during
planning for street, water and sewer construction projects.
11.7 Work with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS) on the timely development of new
highway and arterial street systems to provide growth potential for the future.
11.8 Support providin~E~v-insanitary sewer and water main extensions within the city in a
timely manner, when economically feasible.
11.9 Evaluate periodically the water system's storage and hydraulics to ensure ability to serve
future growth demands.
11.10 Support f?re~le--a "looped" water distribution system, where practical.
11.11 Continue to encourage and enhance downtown development by striving to meet current
parking needs and providing expansion programs that are cost-effective and innovative.
11.12 Monitor and coordinate appropriate implementation of gas and electric delivery systems.
11.13 St.ipport extension of ~~-City utilities along the Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial)
corridor.
Goal 12. To provide, maintain, and improve solid waste collection and disposal infrastructure
and services.
Objectives:
12.1 Strive to mMaintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the solid waste collection system.
12.2 Consider expandin~~~-the recycling collection service wherever logistically and
fiscally feasible.
12.3 Support maintaining and expanding the landfill to ensure adequate
capacity, in accordance with environmental regulations.
12.4 Support updating and implementing the Comprehensive Solid
Waste Management Plan.
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Policy Statement:
LAND USE AND URBAN DESIGN GOALS must address interrelated factors affecting the
physical development of a city, including the satisfaction of human needs, the vitality of the local
economy, the protection and enhancement of the natural and built environment and the efficiency
of public infrastructure and service provision. Urban design establishes a context for
development in response to the community's desired image. While new development is
encouraged, short term benefits must be weighed against long term impacts to the community's
quality of life. Land use and urban design decisions will always affect the future in significant,
and sometimes irreversible, ways. It is incumbent that a land use plan balances the need for
growth with the protection of existing community assets.
Goal 1. To protect and enhance the viability, livability and affordability of the city's
residential neighborhoods while integrating multifamily development throughout
the community.
Objectives:
1.1 Promote inclusive and economically integrated neighborhoods that allow a diverse mix of
residents and housing types.
1.2 Promote ~providingiAe a range of housing options throughout the community.
1.3 Encourage connecting and interrelatin~~'°„~°°* °ra ~~*°~°~°*° neighborhoods with
greenbelts or other pathways, commercial nodes or public facilities.
1.4 Encourage preservation of ~~historic and aesthetic character and function of
established neighborhoods.
1.5 Encourage protection of P-~6~E~existing residential areas from encroachment by
incompatible development.
1.6 Support providin~gre~ide-neighborhood amenities throughout the community in an
equitable manner.
1.7 Encourage neighborhood identity, planning and pride of place.
1.8 Support preservation of °~~~the environmental quality of residential areas and buffer
from noxious or nuisance impacts.
1.9 Support protectiong of Preteet-historic neighborhoods from inappropriate development,
inconsistent with existing historic development.
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1.10 Continue to promote affordable housing for those who would like to purchase a home,
but do not qualify for assistance.
1.11 Support implementation of h~the Port of Dubuque Master Plan, which includes
residential, commercial, entertainment and recreational uses, as a catalyst for growth in
the Old Main area.
1.12 Support 1'revide-opportunities for downtown apartments and warehouse lofts.
Goa12. Ensure that opportunities for convenient and concentrated commercial
development are provided to support both the local and regional market.
Objectives:
2.1 Support protection of P~eteE~downtown commercial core and encourage continued
reinvestment and redevelopment.
2.2 Encourage expansion of commercial opportunities in existing commercial corridors or
nodes where infrastructure can support growth.
2.3 Promote P-reopportunities for neighborhood commercial centers that assure
compatibility with residential property.
2.4 Support preservation of ~~-historic and aesthetic character and function of
established commercial districts.
2.5 Encourage mixed use development in the downtown area.
2.6 Promote retail and service-oriented businesses on first floor to keep streets active, with
non-service/office uses on second floor, and residential uses on upper floors in the
downtown area.
Goa13. Provide sufficient opportunities for industrial development sites within the
community.
Objectives:
3.1 Promote the retention and expansion of existing, and attraction of new, industrial
development opportunities in suitable locations, including airport environs.
3.2 Sport protectin~f?r-etee-t-existing industrial and airport development from
encroachment by incompatible development.
3.3 Encourage annexation of land suitable for industrial usage if necessary.
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3.4 Encourage lessening_Le~serrnegative impacts to residential areas which are located near
industrial areas.
3.5 Support providing_E~e~le-areas for locally unwanted land uses (LULU'S), such as scrap
reprocessing, junk and salvage yards, quarries, recycling industries, and concrete batch
plants, to relocate and expand in the near future, while not reducing the marketability of
adjoining sites and while getting the appropriate return on the significant City
investments.
Goa14. To balance open space and environmental preservation with the community's
development needs.
Objectives:
4.1 Encourage protecting and preserving xisting open space and park
land to meet the community's needs.
4.2 Encourage expansion of urban green spaces in suitable locations to encourage livability
and enhance aesthetics.
4.3 °r^~ ~'~Eencourage epen~aee parks, green space, trails and similar park/open space
uses easily accessible to residents at neighborhood level.
4.4 ~erper-ate Encourage ar~~-develep-incentives for providing common open green space
and landscaping inte all new development wherever possible.
4.5 I-mot Support management of Mirage-development along bluff lines and protect scenic
vistas.
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4.7 Support protection of RreteEt-undeveloped and underdeveloped remaining land along
bluff-lines and riverfront.
4.8 Support protection and enhancement of °~^*°^* ^~a ^~~^~^~ riverfront and related
wetlands, waterway corridors and other sensitive land areas.
4.9 Encourage the State of Iowa to acquire open space/agricultural preserve around the Mines
of Spain State Recreation Area as a buffer to protect the park's natural and historical
features and the Mississippi River blufflands.
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Goa15. Encourage that the physical character and form of the city reflects its historic
setting and that the built environment is compatible with the city's natural
environment.
Objectives:
5.1 Consider defining and enhancing'°~^° ^~~' °~"^^^° city gateways and focal points to
create a sense of place.
5.2 Promote protection and preservation of the city's historic buildings,
urban pattern and natural environment.
5.4 Promote quality in the design and construction of new public and private development.
5.5 Maintain Dubuque's status as a `Masterpiece on the Mississippi' with design standards to
protect significant landscapes and structures.
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Goa16. Encourage the concept of mixed use development to create diverse and self-
sufficient neighborhoods.
Objectives:
6.1 Promote a compatible mix of land uses that create a diversified urban environment that
mixes shopping, employment, recreation and residential opportunities where appropriate.
6.2 Promote buffering and protecting ofR••~'~°r °~~ ~~°*°^* incompatible uses from each
other.
6.3 Consider limiting 1Ji~-it-sprawl and aggregate travel time through use of mixed use
developments.
6.4 Promote 1-'ra~le-incentives to bring mixed use to the downtown and warehouse districts.
6.5 C-~eRte Encourage amixed-use of residential, commercial and retail uses
for new developments that does not demarcate boundaries between residential and those
commercial/retail uses that provide less intense, basic services for the neighborhood.
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6.6 F;ncoura~e 152-design review to address how mixed use developments are treated and to
require quality development so they become more acceptable to developers and business
owners and more sensitive to neighborhood concerns/impacts.
6.7 Encourage Developers to create h~~g-mixed use developments and mixed
use regulations, including architectural designs for new commercial uses (buildings,
signs, parking) that ;don't allow
franchises to dictate architecture, signs, and parking lot designs.
Goa17. To encourage redevelopment opportunities within the city in an effort to revitalize
unused or underused property while promoting the preservation of viable and
affordable housing stock.
Objectives:
7.1 Encourage redevelopment or adaptive reuse of vacant or underutilized buildings and
sites.
7.2 Promote in fill development, where appropriate, to encourage more compact urban form
and avoid needless and costly sprawl while providing appropriate parking levels.
7.3 Promote redevelopment that maximizes existing infrastructure.
7.4 Strive to eliminate slum and blight.
7.5 Promote affordable commercial space for small start-up, new or growing businesses.
7.6 Consider Vie-incentives to utilize, promote, and protect appropriate development in
the warehouse district.
7.7 Consider P-re~ifle-incentives to maximize existing infrastructure.
7.8 Encourage reinvestment in our existing neighborhoods (i.e., smart growth).
Goa18. To provide physical accessibility throughout the city.
Objectives:
8.1 Encourage and facilitate urban accessibility by walking, cycling and/or public transit as
well as by auto.
8.2 Encourage new development concepts that by design enable people to walk to work,
school, day care, shopping and recreation.
8.3 Facilitate, where possible, enhanced accessibility within existing development.
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8.4 Encourage the development of pathways that link the community together in a cohesive
manner.
8.5 page Promote assurance with the provision of access to persons with disabilities.
Goa19. To promote principles of good urban design as part of all development.
Objectives:
9.1 Supprt enhancement of'~the aesthetics of new and existing development --
design, landscaping, parking, signage -- with special sensitivity to the historic character
and building materials found in the community.
9.3 Encourage environmentally compatible and sensitive design that fits the development
site.
9.4 Promote energy conservation efforts in building design, materials and orientation.
9.5 Promote t~ee~-land conservation practices in density and building patterns to encourage
compact urban form versus sprawl.
9.6 Encourage D~°-''~~~flexible development that promotes commercial development to
meet community design standards instead of developers dictating design.
9.7 Promote rapt-land use controls to fit the various historic development patterns and
neighborhoods that reflect urban, suburban and rural characteristics.
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compliment the size and style of surrounding buildings.
Goa110. To plan for the city's future and orderly development within a regional context.
Objectives:
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10.1 Consider the community's regional setting and economy when assessing the opportunities
and constraints for land development.
10.2 Encourage intergovernmental partnerships to minimize the negative impact of city-
county urban fringe development on regional watersheds, ecosystems and rural
infrastructure through compact and contiguous development with storm water
management.
10.3 Encourage ei~~} intergovernmental cooperation to develop policies for
development of fringe areas, to enhance development and avoid unregulated sprawl.
10.4 Promote leg-corridors of green into the city along natural and roadway corridors.
10.5 Encourage cooperative regional planning with all levels of government, to develop a
strategic plan for fringe area development that may include annexation.
10.7 Recognize that transportation and land use are directly related and encourage land use
and transportation planning appropriately.
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Policy Statement:
PUBLIC SAFETY GOALS must address acceptable and appropriate levels of risk and
response. As the city grows and equipment and facilities age, the need for quality public safety
services continues and may increase. Acknowledge that in addition to fire, police, emergency
communications, and emergency medical services, public safety has a broad definition that
includes water, sewer, public health, facility design and maintenance, and inspection services for
zoning, housing, building, engineering, health and environmental codes and regulations. Current
and potential residents and businesses are attracted to the community in part because they wish to
have a sense of security about their lives, families and properties. Public safety efforts should
seek to reduce the amount and effect of external harm to individuals and damage to property, as
well as to promote an atmosphere of personal security from external events.
Goal 1. To ensure the fair, equitable and uniform enforcement of rules, regulations and
laws.
Obi ectives:
1.1 Continue to work toward uniform interpretation of City codes for all building, fire,
housing, health and development services reviews and inspections.
1.2 Continue to respond promptly to citizen inquires about practices and procedures of public
safety agencies.
1.3 Continue to investigate and respond to complaints about public safety and inspection
personnel.
1.4 Maintain information and records to document the public safety situation of the City and
to record the public safety agencies' response to events.
.Strive to foster
partnerships between public safety agencies and community groups and agencies that
share similar goals.
1.6 Strive for a more diverse workforce.
1.7 Continue to serve the public with integrity, compassion, competence and open
mindedness.
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1.8 Provide comprehensive public safety classes involving a wide range of topics related to
human interaction and diversity.
Goa12. To maintain appropriate readiness response capabilities in all areas
of public safety.
Objectives:
2.1 Support~re~le effective and efficient dispatch for public safety personnel for prompt,
appropriate responses to calls from the public.
2.2 Su ortf-'~ev~le ~~ safe and efficient buildings, facilities, vehicles, and equipment
to support efforts of public safety agencies, while striving for state-of--the-art technology.
2.3 Support~s~e communications capabilities with operational personnel and equipment.
2.4 Continue to improve and maintain the readiness status of all public safety personnel by
monitoring their operational status and providing adequate training.
2. S Consider expanding~sd-the use of ITS (Intelligent Transportation System)
equipment, including regional partnerships.
2.6 Recognize the efficiencies and partnerships created with joint facilities.
2.7 Sar~portl'~-ide appropriate staffing levels and equipment to serve growth and
development.
Goa13. To prevent, control and investigate was volatile, at risk situations; and
criminal behavior .
Objectives:
3.1 Support~re~le professional public safety personnel n°~~°° ~°-~~~°° in the city which
protects life and property and enhances tl}e-pease community safety.
3.2 Support response ~~to crimes, accidents and other emergency situations and take
the appropriate action promptly and efficiently.
3.3 Support identi ' in~tde~-i-€~criminal activity and volatile, at risk
situations, and take appropriate action.
3.4 Su ortf'~•evide comprehensive investigation of criminal offenses, apprehension of
offenders, and recovery of stolen property and deterrence of criminal activities.
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3.5 der-ate Partner with community members to enhance public safety pre~e~a
°~~ ~°°m°~', services that meet the needs of various neighborhoods and segments of the
community.
Goa14. To create a safe community environment through increased awareness and
education in order to eliminate violent crime, gang activity, drug use, a~juvenile
crime, and domestic violence.
Objectives:
4.1 r~~--~~R-CEOOperate with community crime prevention groups and agencies 1}a~g-a
4.2 Support deterrin~~ete~organized crime activity and dee~ease eliminate the availability of
illegal substances and vice activities to citizens.
4.3 Foster a positive attitude in youth toward their own welfare
and the welfare of others, ~~a *°-=~°ra ~~'~°° °~~°°--~.
4.4 Emphasize prevention as the preferred and primary method to eliminate gang activity,
substance abuse and juvenile crime.
4.5 Recognize that this is not just a police problem, and solicit the assistance of other
community groups and City departments as well as all public safety agencies, schools,
and other relevant facilities should be included.
4.6 Maintain public safety partnerships with schools and community-based organizations.
4.7 Promote activities that foster positive relationships between youth and public safety
personnel.
Goa15. To prevent, control, suppress and investigate fires, affect rescue, mitigate hazardous
material incidents, limit collateral damage, and manage emergencies.
Objectives:
5.1 Encourage prevention of ~~fires through public education, fire code enforcement,
property inspections and incident pre-planning.
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5.2 Support protectin~~etee-t-the lives and property of Dubuque citizens through the use of
trained personnel, ongoing education, and adequate appropriate equipment, while
striving for state-of--the-art technology.
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5.3 Continue to use national standards as a guideline.
S. 4 Continue to use and expand the use of cooperative mutual aid agreements in the future
due to growth and development.
5. S Study response times and deployment, to help determine future needs.
Goa16. To prevent or minimize the impacts of natural or man-made disasters.
Objectives:
6.1 Continue to develop and maintain comprehensive emergency
management planning for ~ ° °~~~~*_~~~•~~~°~~°' °°°~°~°~ local governments which
include severe weather, major mass casualties, hazardous material incidents, demestiE
terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
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6.2 Support a high level of disaster preparedness, to meet or exceed
state and federal requirements.
~4 6.3 Develop mitigation programs and activities which will lessen possible catastrophic results
from possible disaster occurrences.
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Goal 7. To provide emergency first responder and advanced life support medical care to
the community.
Objectives:
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7.1 Promote ~4ssnre-the provision of first responders to provide medical aid for emergency
medical calls and accidents, including adequate staff levels.
7.2 Promote ~strre-the provision of prompt and efficient ambulance services and emergency
medical care to those in need.
7.3 Promote~4ai-otu~ readiness status of public safety personnel through adequate
appropriate training to meet required certifications.
Goa18. To provide review and inspection services that regulate the safe and sanitary
construction and maintenance of buildings and structures.
Objectives:
8.1 Support regulation ~egu-late-and control the design, construction, quality of material, use,
occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings, structures and signs.
8.2 Support regulation l~:egulate-and control the design, construction, installation, quality of
material, location, operation and maintenance of plumbing, heating, ventilating, air
conditioning, electrical, and fire suppression equipment and systems.
8.3 Encourage ~sstrr~that rental dwelling units, the buildings in which they are located and
the building sites meet housing quality standards.
8.4 Support monitoring_"~vacant and/or dangerous buildings to return all suitable
buildings to code compliance.
8.5 Promote~4ssure sanitary conditions and practices in accordance with municipal public
health and environmental codes and regulations.
8.6 Support continued~'~e coordinated review and inspection services of zoning,
housing, building, fire, engineering, health and water codes and regulations for buildings,
structures and sites.
8.7 Collaborate with law enforcement, social service, housing and other agencies to respond
to public safety problems and issues.
Goa19. To educate the community in all areas of ,
' public safety.
Objectives:
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9.1 Promote and educate the community about self and family preparedness for emergency
situations.
9.2 Promote home storage of essential items to sustain family needs in times of disaster.
~- 9.3 Promote educationp;te el-students to foster a positive attitude, ~
hel~ielr good citizenship, and cooperation with'°«~ °~~ ~°°~<~<°~* public safety efforts.
9.4 Promote eduacatin~~e the community about fire
safety~e and prevention, crime prevention, disaster preparedness and e>~ergeney
response, severe weather, and other subjects related to health and safety.
~4 9.5 Promote 9evelep-educational programs and outreach services to inform targeted groups
and the general public of minimum housing standards and building safety codes.
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Policy Statement:
RECREATION GOALS must address the provision of facilities and activities for leisure time
enjoyment by all members of the community. Both public and private resources are needed to
provide a full range of recreational experiences. The community's overall health, wellness and
quality of life are interrelated with the variety and availability of parks, open space and
recreational opportunities that are accessible to all. Accessibility includes both physical and
financial access to recreational facilities and activities. Recreation can serve to meet positive
human needs and is one of the key factors in Dubuque's livability.
Goal 1. To provide a safe park and recreation system that continues to meet the
community's needs for useable and accessible park and open space.
Objectives:
1.1 ~n Continue to strive to improve the existing high-quality, safe park and recreation
system.
1.2 Continue to identify the type of parks, park facilities and hike/bike trails lacking in the
community.
1.3 Continue to identify potential park and recreation sites and hike/bike trails to meet the
needs identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
1.4 Continue to identify funding sources and partnerships for land acquisition and
development.
1.5 p~-~~Support c~see~tge-parks, green space, trails and similar park/open space
uses easily accessible to residents at neighborhood level.
1.6 Encourage and consider development of develop-incentives for providing common
open/green space, hike/bike trails, and landscaping in all new development wherever
possible.
1.7 Strine to eEstablish Dubuque as a bicycle friendly town, with bike lanes and bike trails
where feasible.
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Goa12. To promote and encourage the wholesome and enjoyable year-round use of leisure
time.
Objectives:
2.1 Update periodically the marketing materials to promote the City's Leisure Services.
2.2 -a Support E~marketing to promote the health benefits of proper use
of leisure time.
2.3 Continue to identify the times and locations to offer programs so as to make them easily
accessible to users.
Goa13. To offer a variety of affordable and accessible spectator and participatory events
and experiences for people of all ages.
Objectives:
3.1 Continue to identify potential users and promoters to provide sporting events, concerts
and #~esr family shows in the Five Flags Center and other recreation facilities.
3.2 Continue to identify sponsors to host ~ sports tournaments at the McAleece Park
and Recreation Complex and other recreation facilities.
3.3 Continue to strive to meet the needs of the community for aduldyouth leagues in a variety
of sports.
3.4 Encourage establishment of a variety of community recreational facilities based on need.
3.5 Consider opportunities for major recreational facilities to serve the regional market.
Goa14. To provide a variety of affordable and accessible recreation classes and activities
for people of all ages.
O~ectives:
4.1 Continue to identify the needs and interests of people of all ages and the types of
programs they desire/need.
4.2 Consider maintaining "man inventory of organizations and groups identifying what
programs they are offering in the community.
4.3 Support rev-ale-a varied program offering activities and programs not being provided by
other organizations and groups.
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4.4 Assess the facility needs of the community (including the need for a recreation center in a
new or existing building and outdoor facilities for other sports) so as to meet the
recreational needs of the community.
Goa15. To provide opportunities for young people to learn the skills of various sports and
leisure activities.
Objectives:
5.1 Continue to identify the needs and interests of young people as to what sports they would
like to participate in.
5.2 Review periodically the concept of offering programs that stress fundamentals, skills
development and sportsmanship.
5.3 Consider surveying ~ur~e}~-students about their recreation interests.
5.4 Encourage opportunities for teen centers /teen dance clubs.
Goal 6. To improve and expand recreational opportunities for adults, the elderly and ~e
dtsa~ilec~ persons with disabilities.
Objectives:
6.1 Assess the needs and interests of adults, elderly and tl~~ persons with disabilities
as to what programs they would like to see offered.
6.2 Assess what other groups and organizations in the community are doing to provide
programs for these individuals.
6.3 ~ Continue to evaluate programming that will offer activities not presently being
offered in the community.
Goa17. To enhance the visual attractiveness of the community and park system.
Objectives:
7.1 Support maintaining and enhancing""~~~*~~~ ~~~-' ~~~~~~~~~~ all park areas in a manner that
fosters community pride in the park system.
7.2 Consider providin~p-revile-flowers and other landscaping accents to enhance the beauty
of all park areas and City-owned property, including use of indigenous plants, where
possible.
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7.3 Review periodically the street tree program and policy to provide plantings on right of-
way on all streets in the city.
7.4 Consider continuing Emote-improvement program for park equipment, pavilions, and
rest rooms.
7. S Encourage property owners to plant more trees.
Goa18. To optimize the recreational amenities offered by the city's riverfront.
Objectives:
8.1 Support coordination of ~'~~~the implementation of the Recreation, Entertainment,
Culture and Education Planning component of the Riverfront Plan with other public and
private organizations.
8.2 Support coordination of ~~the implementation of the Environment Planning
component of the Riverftont Plan with other public and private organizations.
8.3 Encourage more attractions at the Port of Dubuque.
8.4 Promote a clean riverfront.
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Policy Statement:
TRANSPORTATION GOALS must address a safe, efficient and aesthetically appealing
transportation system, which is essential to tie the community together and to link the
community to the region. Transportation networks to the nation are important for economic
growth because they provide needed access for the import and export of goods and services, as
well as for visitors to Dubuque. The circulation pattern and condition of the local street system
should not only provide safe, reliable access to work, schools, shopping, hospitals, churches, and
residences but also will have a major influence on where future growth is likely to occur. The
location and quality of other means of transportation, including an airport, public transit,
pathways, railroads, highways and navigable water, in addition to providing accessibility to all
parts of the community, are important factors for new and expanding business, industry and
residential development.
Goal 1. To provide, maintain and improve safe and efficient movement on the City's street
system.
Objectives:
1.1 Support continuin~~'~~n~the ongoing street construction program, providing for
timely maintenance, repair and reconstruction of the City street system.
1.2 Encoura e implementation of imn~~P'=~~sound safety engineering principles and
practices in the area of street lighting, street layout, speed limits, street signage, street
pavement striping, and traffic signals.
1.3 Support maintaining"the street system's continuity and safety.
1.4 Support providin~pr~ide--adequate street lighting which minimizes light pollution,
maximizes energy efficiency, and ensures compatibility with neighborhoods.
Goa12. To plan long-range for both local and regional street and highway systems to
ensure safe, efficient access into and through the city and to support urban growth
in an appropriate development pattern.
Objectives:
2.1 Coordinate with regional transportation agencies to maintain and update along-range
transportation plan.
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2.2 Coordinate with regional transportation agencies involved with highway planning and
construction.
2.3 Support improvin ~~the existing street network to reduce traffic capacity
restraints and improve safety.
2.4 Encourage the involvement of l~~e-the public in the transportation planning process.
2.5 Plan for aesthetically appealing streets and highways, with particular focus on gateway
opportunities and street tree plantings.
2.6 Promote T rt~signage to identify historic neighborhoods and gateways, and actual
physical entrances to other neighborhoods to provide identity of neighborhoods and
districts.
Goa13. To facilitate improved four-lane access for surface transportation from Dubuque
to major cities in the region.
Objectives:
3.1 Encourage Ewe-public/private partnerships to plan and promote future
transportation facilities with local, regional, state and federal agencies.
3.2 Cooperate ~e~-with regional transportation agencies in the development of an improved
highway system to serve the City.
3.3 Support cra street and highway system which meets current and future traffic
needs.
Goa14. To encourage an efficient, affordable and accessible transit system in the city for
the transit-dependent population and as an alternative means of transportation.
Objectives:
4.1 Promote ~erl~meeting the changing needs of the transit dependent.
4.2 Support ~*r~~~° *° m°°* the needs of both existing and new housing developments, as well
as service to medical centers and care centers, as demand arises.
4.3 Explore ~-federal and state capital and operating assistance grants to the maximum
extent possible.
4.4 Promote a safe, clean, timely, affordable and comfortable mode
of public transportation.
4.5 Promote the best possible transit system in the most cost-efficient
manner.
4.6 Cooperate `"-with proper agencies to continue to receive adequate funding.
4.7 Promote use of appropriately sized vehicles for needs of community to meet demand.
4.8 Consider extending and expandin~~~~,~t~~public transportation to ensure
service is available for transit-dependent people to get to and from work on all shifts and
to meet demands of business hours.
4.9 Encourage ~r~-youth and recreation opportunities with public transportation.
4.10 Encourage mass transit through partnership with businesses.
4.11 Consider creating a ~'-re-loop system that comes to specific transfer points to
encourage shorter routes, to improve routes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, and to
make sure transportation goes to neighborhoods where the need is.
4.12 Consider providing'-~tEl~bike racks on buses to encourage multimodal transportation.
4.13 Maintain the City Para-transit systems to serve +''°~° ~,.,...~:* ~~~'~~~~'~°*~ citizens with
special needs as appropriate.
4.13 Consider' T~ Para-transit vehicles to provide service to eligible elderly and disabled
citizens of Dubuque.
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Goal S 6. To maintain safe and efficient utilization of the riverfront for both land and
water based commercial, industrial and recreational traffic.
Objectives:
S. Ib-1- Cooperate in r°°the implementation of the four planning components of the
Riverfront Plan with other public and private organizations.
5.2~ Promote adequate harbor, channel and dock depths.
5.3~ Encourage development and maintenance of riverfront facilities.
5.4 Promote r,U;..-~ '^ -~•~••~•~•-• compatibility of riverfront redevelopment with historically
existing businesses located at the river because of transportation needs (i. e. barge).
Goa16 ~. To provide safe and efficient airport services to the community and the region, in
coordination with the Airport Master Plan.
Objectives:
6.1~ Promote =the Dubuque Regional Airport as the center of airline passenger
activity for northeast Iowa, northwest Illinois and southwest Wisconsin.
6.2~ Consider expanding_l~aml--the air cargo services provided at the Dubuque Regional
Airport.
6.33 Consider developingBevelep portions of the Dubuque Regional Airport for industrial
uses, both aviation and non-aviation related.
6.4:4 Promote airport g planning, regulations, and standards to control conflicts in and
around airport facilities.
6.5~-5 Implement the Airport Master Plan, through various funding resources, as available.
6.6 Cooperate ~-with private businesses to promote transportation between city and
airport.
6.7 Cooperate with regional business partners to expand the "Fly
Dubuque'_ program.
6.8 Consider expandin~~commercial air service through new terminal complex.
6.9 Consider expanding~l corporate and general aviation services and facilities.
Goal 7 S. To support rail opportunities for both commerciaVindustrial and passenger
service.
Objectives:
7.15:-1- Explore Develep-cooperatively rail, river and trucking appropriate multi-modal access,
which will promote an efficient system throughout the region.
7.25 Cooperate"-~k with railroads and other private concerns to develop mutually acceptable
arrangements for the locations of terminal facilities.
7.3$:3 Encourage reduction of e-auto-train conflicts during the peak travel demand hours.
7.45:4 Encourage the reintroduction of passenger rail service into the region.
7.5 Consider amide-alternate route into port not affected by train traffic for truck freight.
Goal 8 }. To establish improved hike and bike routes in the city to encourage alternative
modes of transportation.
Objectives:
8.1~:-l- Consider development of Oevelep-a comprehensive regional system of bikeways and/or
multi-purpose trails which minimize conflicts between motor vehicles, bicycles and
pedestrians.
8.2~ Promote grew more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly transportation network.
8.3~ Consider relevant bicycle and pedestrian elements in all new transportation projects.
8.4~-4 Encourage development patterns more compatible with non-motorized travel.
8. S PromotePle bike trails along arterials wherever possible.
8.6 Encourage pedestrian/bike routes as part of new subdivision development wherever
possible.
8.7 Promote bicycles as a viable alternative mode of transportation, using signs, striped
lanes, and safe crossings.
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