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	In July 2015 the City Council agreed to spend $2.12 million for 125 acres of land near the intersection of Middle and Radford road. The land purchased as $17,000 per acre came from the McFadden Family Partnership. (11)		In July 2015 the City Council agreed to spend $2.12 million for 125 acres of land near the intersection of Middle and Radford road. The land purchased as $17,000 per acre came from the McFadden Family Partnership. (11)

	In September, 2021 the city staff proposed purchasing 156 acres of property ~~ocated~~ northwest of the Southwest Arterial and U. S. 61 intersection. The $4.2 million property would ~~becime~~ the city's first land development along the Southwest Arterial corridor. At the time of the purchase, the city owned an estimated 425 acres for industrial development. Based on previous industrial development needs assessments, the city planned to expand the 425 acres to 900 acres. (12)		In September, 2021 the city staff proposed purchasing 156 acres of property located northwest of the Southwest Arterial and U. S. 61 intersection. The $4.2 million property would become the city's first land development along the Southwest Arterial corridor. At the time of the purchase, the city owned an estimated 425 acres for industrial development. Based on previous industrial development needs assessments, the city planned to expand the 425 acres to 900 acres. (12)

			In January 2023 it was announced that the City of Dubuque owned about 700 parcels of land within and outside the city limits including the city of municipal buildings, parks, commercial and industrial land, residential properties, detention basins, parking lots, floodwalls, right-of-ways, and riverfronts. The city owned 4,181 acres with 12% of all the land in the city owned by the local government.

			A total of 85% of Dubuque's city-owned land was zoned commercial. The largest was the Dubuque Regional Airport, but it is not located within the city limits. The city owns the majority of commercial property along the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] including most of the [[PORT OF DUBUQUE]], [[DOVE HARBOR]], and [[CHAPLAIN SCHMITT ISLAND]]. This was leased out to businesses resulting in the city receiving approximately $2 million annuals from lease payments. (13)





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	12. Kruse, John, "City Eyes Site for Industrial Park," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 18, 2021, p. 1A		12. Kruse, John, "City Eyes Site for Industrial Park," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 18, 2021, p. 1A

			13. Kruse, John, "Property High Priority," ''Telegraph Herald'', Jan. 15, 2023, p. 1A

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	In July 2015 the City Council agreed to spend $2.12 million for 125 acres of land near the intersection of Middle and Radford road. The land purchased as $17,000 per acre came from the McFadden Family Partnership. (11)		In July 2015 the City Council agreed to spend $2.12 million for 125 acres of land near the intersection of Middle and Radford road. The land purchased as $17,000 per acre came from the McFadden Family Partnership. (11)

			In September, 2021 the city staff proposed purchasing 156 acres of property ocated northwest of the Southwest Arterial and U. S. 61 intersection. The $4.2 million property would becime the city's first land development along the Southwest Arterial corridor. At the time of the purchase, the city owned an estimated 425 acres for industrial development. Based on previous industrial development needs assessments, the city planned to expand the 425 acres to 900 acres. (12)

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	11. Ibid.		11. Ibid.

			12. Kruse, John, "City Eyes Site for Industrial Park," ''Telegraph Herald'', September 18, 2021, p. 1A

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	INDUSTRIAL PARKS. Sites designated for industrial expansion were suggested as early as 1892 by the president of the [[BOARD OF TRADE]]. In July of that year, the organization's president suggested the creation of a syndicate to purchase two hundred acres north of the city. This land would then be sold to manufacturers. This had been done successfully in Clinton and other cities. He believed a suburb of several thousand residents could be created in a few years. (1)		[[Image:INDPARK.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px]]INDUSTRIAL PARKS. Sites designated for industrial expansion were suggested as early as 1892 by the president of the [[BOARD OF TRADE]]. In July of that year, the organization's president suggested the creation of a syndicate to purchase two hundred acres north of the city. This land would then be sold to manufacturers. This had been done successfully in Clinton and other cities. He believed a suburb of several thousand residents could be created in a few years. (1)

	Dubuque's first industrial park was begun in 1955. Using two million dollars raised by a referendum and an estimated four million cubic yards of fill, [[LAKE PEOSTA]] was filled with dirt and sand. Packed down and leveled, the former mosquito-infested slough used by criminals and moonshiners became the home for as many as twenty-one industries and 1,308 jobs. Assessed in 1983 at over fifteen million dollars, the area accounted for $563,000 in local property taxes.		Dubuque's first industrial park was begun in 1955. Using two million dollars raised by a referendum and an estimated four million cubic yards of fill, [[LAKE PEOSTA]] was filled with dirt and sand. Packed down and leveled, the former mosquito-infested slough used by criminals and moonshiners became the home for as many as twenty-one industries and 1,308 jobs. Assessed in 1983 at over fifteen million dollars, the area accounted for $563,000 in local property taxes.

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	5. "The Development of Dubuque's Industrial Parks," bizTimes,biz, July 2017, p. 8		5. "The Development of Dubuque's Industrial Parks," bizTimes,biz, July 2017, p. 8

	6. ~~Ibid~~.		6. McDermott, Brad, "City Council Approves Four Annexation Requests, Telegraph Herald, February 4, 1997, p. 2

	7. ~~Kraske, Steve~~. ~~"City Aims to Lure Developers to New Center," ''Telegraph-Herald Special Section,'' June 26, 1983, p. 12~~		7. Ibid.

	8. ~~McDermott~~, ~~Brad~~. "City ~~Buys Country for Development~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~May 7, 1997~~, p. ~~1. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19970507&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		8. Kraske, Steve. "City Aims to Lure Developers to New Center," ''Telegraph-Herald Special Section,'' June 26, 1983, p. 12

	9. "~~Dubuque Officials to Consider $2.12 Million Purchase~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~July 5~~, ~~2015~~, p. ~~11A~~		9. McDermott, Brad. "City Buys Country for Development," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 7, 1997, p. 1. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19970507&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	10. Ibid.		10. "Dubuque Officials to Consider $2.12 Million Purchase," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 5, 2015, p. 11A

			11. Ibid.

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	In 1995 an outside analyst was hired to examine the Dubuque County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The recommendation of the analyst was to develop industrial property because without it there was no need for a development group. Three primary criteria guided the selection of new sites. First was the proximity of the land to Dubuque so that utilities were accessible and affordable. Second was the identification of a willing seller since the city had never used imminent domain to obtain land. Third was a determination that the site would make a good industrial park given the landscape rock formation, and subsoil of the area. (5)		In 1995 an outside analyst was hired to examine the Dubuque County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The recommendation of the analyst was to develop industrial property because without it there was no need for a development group. Three primary criteria guided the selection of new sites. First was the proximity of the land to Dubuque so that utilities were accessible and affordable. Second was the identification of a willing seller since the city had never used imminent domain to obtain land. Third was a determination that the site would make a good industrial park given the landscape rock formation, and subsoil of the area. (5)

	~~[[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER]] was~~ the ~~first park developed with~~ the ~~first building constructed in 2001. Construction~~ of the [[~~DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH~~]] and [[~~DUBUQUE~~ INDUSTRIAL ~~CENTER WEST~~]] ~~followed~~. (6)		The City of Dubuque grew by nearly 600 acres on the evening of February 3, 1997. On that evening, the city council approved the annexation requests of Mason City, Iowa developer Wendell Corey for his Asbury Plaza development near the [[NORTHWEST ARTERIAL]] and Asbury Road. The council also approved the annexation of three parcels destined for development as [[INDUSTRIAL PARKS]]. These included 122 acres at Lake Eleanor Road and US 61/151, 210-acre Dubuque County Farm on Seippel Road, and 155 acres near Old Highway Road and Middle Road. (6)

	Twelve potential sites for a second industrial park were eventually reduced to three. (7) The location along Radford Road offered a nearby railroad spur, isolation of residential areas, and proximity to the Northwest Arterial. In 1980 the City purchased the 191-acre location, with one hundred acres usable, for $941,000. Grading solved the problem of the hilly terrain. The purposes of the Park were to provide locations for businesses forced to relocate because of the US 61 project, new businesses, and local businesses that wanted to expand.		[[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER]] was the first park developed with the first building constructed in 2001. Construction of the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH]] and [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST]] followed. (7)

			Twelve potential sites for a second industrial park were eventually reduced to three. (8) The location along Radford Road offered a nearby railroad spur, isolation of residential areas, and proximity to the Northwest Arterial. In 1980 the City purchased the 191-acre location, with one hundred acres usable, for $941,000. Grading solved the problem of the hilly terrain. The purposes of the Park were to provide locations for businesses forced to relocate because of the US 61 project, new businesses, and local businesses that wanted to expand.

	The five million dollar 236-acre industrial center, owned by [[DUBUQUE IN-FUTURO]], sold its first two lots to the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] and [[FROMMELT INDUSTRIES INC.]] Construction of the Frommelt Industries building began in 1983.		The five million dollar 236-acre industrial center, owned by [[DUBUQUE IN-FUTURO]], sold its first two lots to the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] and [[FROMMELT INDUSTRIES INC.]] Construction of the Frommelt Industries building began in 1983.

	Land acquisition continued. In May 1997 the city stood poised to purchase 151 acres of ground east of the former Dubuque County Farm. With the acquisition of this land, the city purchased 870 acres of land in the first six months of the year. The city also had fifty acres available at its industrial park between Radford Road and the Northwest Arterial, fifty acres near the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT]], and twenty-five acres along Kerper Blvd. The city's comprehensive plan called for the acquisition of seven hundred acres over the next twenty years. (8)		Land acquisition continued. In May 1997 the city stood poised to purchase 151 acres of ground east of the former Dubuque County Farm. With the acquisition of this land, the city purchased 870 acres of land in the first six months of the year. The city also had fifty acres available at its industrial park between Radford Road and the Northwest Arterial, fifty acres near the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT]], and twenty-five acres along Kerper Blvd. The city's comprehensive plan called for the acquisition of seven hundred acres over the next twenty years. (9)

	The City Council in April 2015 purchased 166 acres of farmland off Seippel Road for $2 million. This was the first major investment in land for industrial development since the 1990s. (9)		The City Council in April 2015 purchased 166 acres of farmland off Seippel Road for $2 million. This was the first major investment in land for industrial development since the 1990s. (10)

	In July 2015 the City Council agreed to spend $2.12 million for 125 acres of land near the intersection of Middle and Radford road. The land purchased as $17,000 per acre came from the McFadden Family Partnership. (10)		In July 2015 the City Council agreed to spend $2.12 million for 125 acres of land near the intersection of Middle and Radford road. The land purchased as $17,000 per acre came from the McFadden Family Partnership. (11)

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	By 1970, twenty-nine plants were located in the park providing jobs for 984 people. The same year, the Dubuque Industrial Bureau reported that taxes, rentals and wharfage fees from the park totaled nearly $340,000--more than three times the annual payment of the bonds sold to create the site. More than 75.5 acres had been sold leaving 30 acres for sale. (4)		By 1970, twenty-nine plants were located in the park providing jobs for 984 people. The same year, the Dubuque Industrial Bureau reported that taxes, rentals and wharfage fees from the park totaled nearly $340,000--more than three times the annual payment of the bonds sold to create the site. More than 75.5 acres had been sold leaving 30 acres for sale. (4)

	In 1995 an outside analyst was hired to examine the Dubuque County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The recommendation of the analyst was to develop industrial property because without it there was no need for a development group. ~~[[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER]]~~ was the ~~first park developed with~~ the ~~first building constructed in 2001~~. ~~Construction~~ of the ~~[[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH]]~~ and ~~[[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST]] followed~~. (5)		In 1995 an outside analyst was hired to examine the Dubuque County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The recommendation of the analyst was to develop industrial property because without it there was no need for a development group. Three primary criteria guided the selection of new sites. First was the proximity of the land to Dubuque so that utilities were accessible and affordable. Second was the identification of a willing seller since the city had never used imminent domain to obtain land. Third was a determination that the site would make a good industrial park given the landscape rock formation, and subsoil of the area. (5)

	Twelve potential sites for a second industrial park were eventually reduced to three. (6) The location along Radford Road offered a nearby railroad spur, isolation of residential areas, and proximity to the Northwest Arterial. In 1980 the City purchased the 191-acre location, with one hundred acres usable, for $941,000. Grading solved the problem of the hilly terrain. The purposes of the Park were to provide locations for businesses forced to relocate because of the US 61 project, new businesses, and local businesses that wanted to expand.		[[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER]] was the first park developed with the first building constructed in 2001. Construction of the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH]] and [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST]] followed. (6)

			Twelve potential sites for a second industrial park were eventually reduced to three. (7) The location along Radford Road offered a nearby railroad spur, isolation of residential areas, and proximity to the Northwest Arterial. In 1980 the City purchased the 191-acre location, with one hundred acres usable, for $941,000. Grading solved the problem of the hilly terrain. The purposes of the Park were to provide locations for businesses forced to relocate because of the US 61 project, new businesses, and local businesses that wanted to expand.

	The five million dollar 236-acre industrial center, owned by [[DUBUQUE IN-FUTURO]], sold its first two lots to the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] and [[FROMMELT INDUSTRIES INC.]] Construction of the Frommelt Industries building began in 1983.		The five million dollar 236-acre industrial center, owned by [[DUBUQUE IN-FUTURO]], sold its first two lots to the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] and [[FROMMELT INDUSTRIES INC.]] Construction of the Frommelt Industries building began in 1983.

	Land acquisition continued. In May 1997 the city stood poised to purchase 151 acres of ground east of the former Dubuque County Farm. With the acquisition of this land, the city purchased 870 acres of land in the first six months of the year. The city also had fifty acres available at its industrial park between Radford Road and the Northwest Arterial, fifty acres near the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT]], and twenty-five acres along Kerper Blvd. The city's comprehensive plan called for the acquisition of seven hundred acres over the next twenty years. (7)		Land acquisition continued. In May 1997 the city stood poised to purchase 151 acres of ground east of the former Dubuque County Farm. With the acquisition of this land, the city purchased 870 acres of land in the first six months of the year. The city also had fifty acres available at its industrial park between Radford Road and the Northwest Arterial, fifty acres near the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT]], and twenty-five acres along Kerper Blvd. The city's comprehensive plan called for the acquisition of seven hundred acres over the next twenty years. (8)

	The City Council in April 2015 purchased 166 acres of farmland off Seippel Road for $2 million. This was the first major investment in land for industrial development since the 1990s. (8)		The City Council in April 2015 purchased 166 acres of farmland off Seippel Road for $2 million. This was the first major investment in land for industrial development since the 1990s. (9)

	In July 2015 the City Council agreed to spend $2.12 million for 125 acres of land near the intersection of Middle and Radford road. The land purchased as $17,000 per acre came from the McFadden Family Partnership. (9)		In July 2015 the City Council agreed to spend $2.12 million for 125 acres of land near the intersection of Middle and Radford road. The land purchased as $17,000 per acre came from the McFadden Family Partnership. (10)

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	5. "The Development of Dubuque's Industrial Parks," bizTimes,biz, July 2017, p. 8		5. "The Development of Dubuque's Industrial Parks," bizTimes,biz, July 2017, p. 8

	6. Kraske, Steve. "City Aims to Lure Developers to New Center," ''Telegraph-Herald Special Section,'' June 26, 1983, p. 12		6. Ibid.

			7. Kraske, Steve. "City Aims to Lure Developers to New Center," ''Telegraph-Herald Special Section,'' June 26, 1983, p. 12

	7. McDermott, Brad. "City Buys Country for Development," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 7, 1997, p. 1. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19970507&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		8. McDermott, Brad. "City Buys Country for Development," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 7, 1997, p. 1. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19970507&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	8. "Dubuque Officials to Consider $2.12 Million Purchase," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 5, 2015, p. 11A		9. "Dubuque Officials to Consider $2.12 Million Purchase," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 5, 2015, p. 11A

	9. Ibid.		10. Ibid.

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	4. "$340,000 from 'Park," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 20, 1970, p. 3		4. "$340,000 from 'Park," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 20, 1970, p. 3

	5~~. Kraske, Steve~~. "~~City Aims to Lure Developers to New Center~~," ~~''Telegraph-Herald Special Section~~,~~'' June 26~~, ~~1983~~, p. 12		5. "The Development of Dubuque's Industrial Parks," bizTimes,biz, July 2017, p. 8

	6. ~~McDermott~~, ~~Brad~~. "City ~~Buys Country for Development~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~May 7, 1997~~, p. ~~1. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19970507&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		6. Kraske, Steve. "City Aims to Lure Developers to New Center," ''Telegraph-Herald Special Section,'' June 26, 1983, p. 12

	7. "~~Dubuque Officials to Consider $2.12 Million Purchase~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~July 5~~, ~~2015~~, p. ~~11A~~		7. McDermott, Brad. "City Buys Country for Development," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 7, 1997, p. 1. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=aEyKTaVlRPYC&dat=19970507&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	8. Ibid.		8. "Dubuque Officials to Consider $2.12 Million Purchase," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 5, 2015, p. 11A

			9. Ibid.

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	By 1970, twenty-nine plants were located in the park providing jobs for 984 people. The same year, the Dubuque Industrial Bureau reported that taxes, rentals and wharfage fees from the park totaled nearly $340,000--more than three times the annual payment of the bonds sold to create the site. More than 75.5 acres had been sold leaving 30 acres for sale. (4)		By 1970, twenty-nine plants were located in the park providing jobs for 984 people. The same year, the Dubuque Industrial Bureau reported that taxes, rentals and wharfage fees from the park totaled nearly $340,000--more than three times the annual payment of the bonds sold to create the site. More than 75.5 acres had been sold leaving 30 acres for sale. (4)

	The need for the ~~west side Dubuque Industrial Center was apparent by~~ the ~~late 1970s when Dubuque began running out~~ of ~~industrial space~~. Twelve potential sites for a second industrial park were eventually reduced to three. (5) The location along Radford Road offered a nearby railroad spur, isolation of residential areas, and proximity to the Northwest Arterial. In 1980 the City purchased the 191-acre location, with one hundred acres usable, for $941,000. Grading solved the problem of the hilly terrain. The purposes of the Park were to provide locations for businesses forced to relocate because of the US 61 project, new businesses, and local businesses that wanted to expand.		In 1995 an outside analyst was hired to examine the Dubuque County Metropolitan Statistical Area. The recommendation of the analyst was to develop industrial property because without it there was no need for a development group. [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER]] was the first park developed with the first building constructed in 2001. Construction of the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER SOUTH]] and [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST]] followed. (5)

			Twelve potential sites for a second industrial park were eventually reduced to three. (6) The location along Radford Road offered a nearby railroad spur, isolation of residential areas, and proximity to the Northwest Arterial. In 1980 the City purchased the 191-acre location, with one hundred acres usable, for $941,000. Grading solved the problem of the hilly terrain. The purposes of the Park were to provide locations for businesses forced to relocate because of the US 61 project, new businesses, and local businesses that wanted to expand.

	The five million dollar 236-acre industrial center, owned by [[DUBUQUE IN-FUTURO]], sold its first two lots to the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] and [[FROMMELT INDUSTRIES INC.]] Construction of the Frommelt Industries building began in 1983.		The five million dollar 236-acre industrial center, owned by [[DUBUQUE IN-FUTURO]], sold its first two lots to the [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] and [[FROMMELT INDUSTRIES INC.]] Construction of the Frommelt Industries building began in 1983.

	Land acquisition continued. In May 1997 the city stood poised to purchase 151 acres of ground east of the former Dubuque County Farm. With the acquisition of this land, the city purchased 870 acres of land in the first six months of the year. The city also had fifty acres available at its industrial park between Radford Road and the Northwest Arterial, fifty acres near the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT]], and twenty-five acres along Kerper Blvd. The city's comprehensive plan called for the acquisition of seven hundred acres over the next twenty years. (6)		Land acquisition continued. In May 1997 the city stood poised to purchase 151 acres of ground east of the former Dubuque County Farm. With the acquisition of this land, the city purchased 870 acres of land in the first six months of the year. The city also had fifty acres available at its industrial park between Radford Road and the Northwest Arterial, fifty acres near the [[DUBUQUE REGIONAL AIRPORT]], and twenty-five acres along Kerper Blvd. The city's comprehensive plan called for the acquisition of seven hundred acres over the next twenty years. (7)

	The City Council in April 2015 purchased 166 acres of farmland off Seippel Road for $2 million. This was the first major investment in land for industrial development since the 1990s. (7)		The City Council in April 2015 purchased 166 acres of farmland off Seippel Road for $2 million. This was the first major investment in land for industrial development since the 1990s. (8)

	In July 2015 the City Council agreed to spend $2.12 million for 125 acres of land near the intersection of Middle and Radford road. The land purchased as $17,000 per acre came from the McFadden Family Partnership. (8)		In July 2015 the City Council agreed to spend $2.12 million for 125 acres of land near the intersection of Middle and Radford road. The land purchased as $17,000 per acre came from the McFadden Family Partnership. (9)

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