PARKING LOTS - Revision history

Randylyon at 19:52, 12 August 2022

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	The Iowa Street, Five Flags, and Intermodal ramps in January 2019, recorded a total of 17,71 gate entries. Early that year, the City Council approved adding the construction of a $20 million parking facility to the city's five-year capital improvements budget. The Locust Street ramp was reaching the end of its useful life and was scheduled for a replacement study in 2024 with construction of a new ramp the following year. Later study indicated the current ramp only needed repairs. Interest in a new ramp, however, grew the same year with a development agreement between the city, Roshek Property LLC, Cottingham & Butler, and HTLF tied to the the purchase of the Roshek Building by the two financial services companies. In 2021 the council approved spending $1.7 million to purchase a property at 800 and 898 Central Avenue for the proposed construction of a 500-space parking facility.		The Iowa Street, Five Flags, and Intermodal ramps in January 2019, recorded a total of 17,71 gate entries. Early that year, the City Council approved adding the construction of a $20 million parking facility to the city's five-year capital improvements budget. The Locust Street ramp was reaching the end of its useful life and was scheduled for a replacement study in 2024 with construction of a new ramp the following year. Later study indicated the current ramp only needed repairs. Interest in a new ramp, however, grew the same year with a development agreement between the city, Roshek Property LLC, Cottingham & Butler, and HTLF tied to the the purchase of the Roshek Building by the two financial services companies. In 2021 the council approved spending $1.7 million to purchase a property at 800 and 898 Central Avenue for the proposed construction of a 500-space parking facility.

	The Iowa Street, Five Flags and Intermodal ramps in January 2020 ~~record~~ a 15% increase over the same month the previous year. This, however, was affected by the [[PANDEMIC]] causing people to work at home. The January, 2021 report from the same three ramps showed a 74% decline from 2020 with a total of 5,328 entries. In December, 2021 the council approved seeking bids to a consultant to develop a "smart parking and mobility management plan. In January, 2022 the number of entries into the three ramps rebounded to 15,735, an increase over 2021, but still less that in January of either 2019 or 2020. Parking revenue in 2023 was projected to increase to $2,956,311.		The Iowa Street, Five Flags and Intermodal ramps in January 2020 recorded a 15% increase over the same month the previous year. This, however, was affected by the [[PANDEMIC]] causing people to work at home. The January, 2021 report from the same three ramps showed a 74% decline from 2020 with a total of 5,328 entries. In December, 2021 the council approved seeking bids to a consultant to develop a "smart parking and mobility management plan. In January, 2022 the number of entries into the three ramps rebounded to 15,735, an increase over 2021, but still less that in January of either 2019 or 2020. Parking revenue in 2023 was projected to increase to $2,956,311.

	In mid-March, 2022 the City Council voted unanimously to delay a proposed $20 million parking ramp tied to the purchase of the Roshek Building. Later in the month the council approved seeking bids for a consultant to develop a parking ramps condition assessment and maintenance plan to identify maintenance needs and allow for future repairs to be planned and budgeted. In April, 2022 the city had 2,598 parking spaces in its seven parking ramps, 397 spaces in its 19 surface lots, and 2000 street spaces. (16)		In mid-March, 2022 the City Council voted unanimously to delay a proposed $20 million parking ramp tied to the purchase of the Roshek Building. Later in the month the council approved seeking bids for a consultant to develop a parking ramps condition assessment and maintenance plan to identify maintenance needs and allow for future repairs to be planned and budgeted. In April, 2022 the city had 2,598 parking spaces in its seven parking ramps, 397 spaces in its 19 surface lots, and 2000 street spaces. (16)

			City officials announced on July 9, 2022 plans to move forward to develop a plan to improve parking and transportation in the downtown area. The council voted unanimously to hire Walker Consultants, RDG Planning & Design, and Bolton & Menk, Inc. to design the city's Smart Parking & Mobility Management Plan. A smart parking plan had been proposed in 2021 to identify ways new technologies could be used to improve parking access and efficiency. The first use of new technology occurred in 2020 when a three-month pilot program was carried out to install "smart parking meters" on more than 100 downtown spaces. New ideas included the installation of more smart meters, using cameras to identify empty parking spaces, installing parking pay kiosks at the corner of every street to replace individual meters, and considering how ride-sharing companies could be part of new city parking technologies. There was also to be a review of the formally proposed new parking ramp. (17)

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	16. Kruse, John, "Transit in Transition," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 24, 2022, p. 1A		16. Kruse, John, "Transit in Transition," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 24, 2022, p. 1A

			17. Kruse, John, "City Could Spend Up to $325,000 on Consultant for Parking Plan," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 9, 2022, p. 1A

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Randylyon at 16:13, 26 April 2022

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	[[Image:parking.png\|left\|thumb\|650px\|Photo courtesy: City of Dubuque]]		[[Image:parking.png\|left\|thumb\|650px\|Photo courtesy: City of Dubuque]]

	The Iowa Street, Five Flags, and Intermodal ramps in January 2019, recorded a total of 17,71 gate entries. Early that year, the City Council approved adding the construction of a $20 million parking facility to the city's five-year capital improvements budget. The Locust Street ramp was reaching the end of its useful life and was scheduled for a replacement study in 2024 with construction of a new ramp the following year. Later study indicated the current ramp only needed repairs. Interest in a new ramp, however, grew the same year with a development agreement of the city, Roshek Property LLC, Cottingham & Butler, and HTLF tied to ~~the~~ the the purchase of the Roshek Building by the two financial services companies. In 2021 the council approved spending $1.7 million to purchase a property at 800 and 898 Central Avenue for the proposed construction of a 500-space parking facility.		The Iowa Street, Five Flags, and Intermodal ramps in January 2019, recorded a total of 17,71 gate entries. Early that year, the City Council approved adding the construction of a $20 million parking facility to the city's five-year capital improvements budget. The Locust Street ramp was reaching the end of its useful life and was scheduled for a replacement study in 2024 with construction of a new ramp the following year. Later study indicated the current ramp only needed repairs. Interest in a new ramp, however, grew the same year with a development agreement between the city, Roshek Property LLC, Cottingham & Butler, and HTLF tied to the the purchase of the Roshek Building by the two financial services companies. In 2021 the council approved spending $1.7 million to purchase a property at 800 and 898 Central Avenue for the proposed construction of a 500-space parking facility.

	The Iowa Street, Five Flags and Intermodal ramps in January 2020 record a 15% increase over the same month the previous year. This, however, was affected by the [[PANDEMIC]] ~~and~~ people ~~working~~ at home. The January, 2021 report from the same three ramps showed a 74% decline from 2020 with a total of 5,328 entries. In December, 2021 the council approved seeking bids to a consultant to develop a "smart ~~paring~~ and mobility management plan. In January, 2022 the number of entries into the three ramps rebounded to 15,735, an increase over 2021, but still less that in January of either 2019 or 2020. Parking revenue in 2023 was projected to increase to $2,956,311.		The Iowa Street, Five Flags and Intermodal ramps in January 2020 record a 15% increase over the same month the previous year. This, however, was affected by the [[PANDEMIC]] causing people to work at home. The January, 2021 report from the same three ramps showed a 74% decline from 2020 with a total of 5,328 entries. In December, 2021 the council approved seeking bids to a consultant to develop a "smart parking and mobility management plan. In January, 2022 the number of entries into the three ramps rebounded to 15,735, an increase over 2021, but still less that in January of either 2019 or 2020. Parking revenue in 2023 was projected to increase to $2,956,311.

	In mid-March, 2022 the City Council voted unanimously to delay ~~the planned~~ $20 million parking ramp tied to the purchase of the Roshek Building. Later in the month the council approved seeking bids for a consultant to develop a parking ramps condition assessment and maintenance plan to identify maintenance needs and allow for future repairs to be planned and budgeted. In April, 2022 the city had 2,598 parking spaces in its seven parking ramps, 397 spaces in its 19 surface lots, and 2000 street spaces. (16)		In mid-March, 2022 the City Council voted unanimously to delay a proposed $20 million parking ramp tied to the purchase of the Roshek Building. Later in the month the council approved seeking bids for a consultant to develop a parking ramps condition assessment and maintenance plan to identify maintenance needs and allow for future repairs to be planned and budgeted. In April, 2022 the city had 2,598 parking spaces in its seven parking ramps, 397 spaces in its 19 surface lots, and 2000 street spaces. (16)

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Randylyon at 16:10, 26 April 2022

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	The availability of ramps and lots was depicted on the City of Dubuque website in 2018:		The availability of ramps and lots was depicted on the City of Dubuque website in 2018:
	[[Image:parking.png\|left\|thumb\|650px\|Photo courtesy: City of Dubuque]]		[[Image:parking.png\|left\|thumb\|650px\|Photo courtesy: City of Dubuque]]

			The Iowa Street, Five Flags, and Intermodal ramps in January 2019, recorded a total of 17,71 gate entries. Early that year, the City Council approved adding the construction of a $20 million parking facility to the city's five-year capital improvements budget. The Locust Street ramp was reaching the end of its useful life and was scheduled for a replacement study in 2024 with construction of a new ramp the following year. Later study indicated the current ramp only needed repairs. Interest in a new ramp, however, grew the same year with a development agreement of the city, Roshek Property LLC, Cottingham & Butler, and HTLF tied to the the the purchase of the Roshek Building by the two financial services companies. In 2021 the council approved spending $1.7 million to purchase a property at 800 and 898 Central Avenue for the proposed construction of a 500-space parking facility.

			The Iowa Street, Five Flags and Intermodal ramps in January 2020 record a 15% increase over the same month the previous year. This, however, was affected by the [[PANDEMIC]] and people working at home. The January, 2021 report from the same three ramps showed a 74% decline from 2020 with a total of 5,328 entries. In December, 2021 the council approved seeking bids to a consultant to develop a "smart paring and mobility management plan. In January, 2022 the number of entries into the three ramps rebounded to 15,735, an increase over 2021, but still less that in January of either 2019 or 2020. Parking revenue in 2023 was projected to increase to $2,956,311.

			In mid-March, 2022 the City Council voted unanimously to delay the planned $20 million parking ramp tied to the purchase of the Roshek Building. Later in the month the council approved seeking bids for a consultant to develop a parking ramps condition assessment and maintenance plan to identify maintenance needs and allow for future repairs to be planned and budgeted. In April, 2022 the city had 2,598 parking spaces in its seven parking ramps, 397 spaces in its 19 surface lots, and 2000 street spaces. (16)

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	15. "Parking Ramps and Lots," City of Dubuque Website. Online: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/593/Parking-Ramps-and-Lots		15. "Parking Ramps and Lots," City of Dubuque Website. Online: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/593/Parking-Ramps-and-Lots

			16. Kruse, John, "Transit in Transition," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 24, 2022, p. 1A

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Randylyon at 02:18, 20 November 2021

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	The issue of parking lots was linked to the decision of installing [[PARKING METERS]]. According to an editorial in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' of January 23, 1949, meters installed in April, 1947 took in nearly $39,000 the first year. The total taken in by the middle of January, 1949 was nearly $87,000. Part of the income went to payments for the meters and operating expenses. By legislative act, according to the editorial, meter money could be used to purchase property for off-street parking lots. The retail bureau made the suggestion that meter monies be "officially pledged for the sole purpose of acquiring and improving off-street parking lots with the final goal being free parking areas." According to the editorial, the council agreed with several of the recommendations of the bureau for off-street parking. (3)		The issue of parking lots was linked to the decision of installing [[PARKING METERS]]. According to an editorial in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' of January 23, 1949, meters installed in April, 1947 took in nearly $39,000 the first year. The total taken in by the middle of January, 1949 was nearly $87,000. Part of the income went to payments for the meters and operating expenses. By legislative act, according to the editorial, meter money could be used to purchase property for off-street parking lots. The retail bureau made the suggestion that meter monies be "officially pledged for the sole purpose of acquiring and improving off-street parking lots with the final goal being free parking areas." According to the editorial, the council agreed with several of the recommendations of the bureau for off-street parking. (3)

	By 1949 discussions over whether a person should occupy a space all day by simply "plugging the meter" over and over again were linked to the issue of whether the city had failed to provide parking off street parking. It was proposed in June, 1949 that a two-story parking lot on Robinson Street behind stores on Eighth Avenue would handle about four hundred cars. [[LYONS, Edwin B.\|Edwin B. LYONS]] suggested that at least eight hundred cars had to be taken off the streets and that parking meter funds could be used to parking lot construction. (4)		By 1949 discussions over whether a person should occupy a space all day by simply "plugging the meter" over and over again were linked to the issue of whether the city had failed to provide parking off street parking. It was proposed in June, 1949 that a two-story parking lot on Robinson Street behind stores on Eighth Avenue would handle about four hundred cars. [[LYONS, Edwin B.\|Edwin B. LYONS]] suggested that at least eight hundred cars had to be taken off the streets and that parking meter funds could be used for parking lot construction. (4)

	It was the position of the ''Telegraph-Herald'' editorial board in 1950 that meters and adequate off-street parking projects should have been planned to go together. (5)		It was the position of the ''Telegraph-Herald'' editorial board in 1950 that meters and adequate off-street parking projects should have been planned to go together. (5)

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	While parking lots served a valuable role in the city, [[PARKING RAMP]] development promised much better results for the same-sized location.		While parking lots served a valuable role in the city, [[PARKING RAMP]] development promised much better results for the same-sized location.

	In August, 2008 Walker Parking Consultants, Minneapolis, Minnesota were hired for a "Downtown Parking Needs Assessment." The study focused around Eighth and Main streets, the [[PORT OF DUBUQUE]], ~~[[HISTORIC MILLWORK DISTRICT]]~~, and upper Main Street. In a surprise to the community the study indicated ample parking downtown. During peak hours, only 60% of city-owned public off-street parking was used and 46% of on-street. The only additional parking was recommended for the Millwork District. The study also suggested working with transit officials on cross-promotions to encourage ridership and relieve some parking pressure. The study's recommendation to change the manner in which the city reserves parking in its downtown ramps met strong opposition. Some aspects of the study were rendered obsolete with the announcement that [[IBM]] would be coming to the city. (14)		In August, 2008 Walker Parking Consultants, Minneapolis, Minnesota were hired for a "Downtown Parking Needs Assessment." The study focused around Eighth and Main streets, the [[PORT OF DUBUQUE]], Millwork District, and upper Main Street. In a surprise to the community the study indicated ample parking downtown. During peak hours, only 60% of city-owned public off-street parking was used and 46% of on-street. The only additional parking was recommended for the Millwork District. The study also suggested working with transit officials on cross-promotions to encourage ridership and relieve some parking pressure. The study's recommendation to change the manner in which the city reserves parking in its downtown ramps met strong opposition. Some aspects of the study were rendered obsolete with the announcement that [[IBM]] would be coming to the city. (14)

	By 2018 the City of Dubuque offered: (15)		By 2018 the City of Dubuque offered: (15)

Randylyon at 02:14, 20 November 2021

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	15. "Parking Ramps and Lots," City of Dubuque Website. Online: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/593/Parking-Ramps-and-Lots		15. "Parking Ramps and Lots," City of Dubuque Website. Online: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/593/Parking-Ramps-and-Lots

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Randylyon at 02:13, 20 November 2021

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	In November, 1950 the council unanimously adopted a resolution that off-street parking spaces were "necessary" and "convenient." It also set a public hearing for December 4th on whether the city should operate a parking lot on the east side of Iowa Street between Ninth and 10th [[STREETS]]. The city had attempted to purchase a quarter block, but found that owners of the land had asked for more money than the council had chosen to spend. Condemnation proceedings were authorized. Earlier in the year, the city had purchased another quarter block in the area for $40,000 out of the parking meter fund. (7)		In November, 1950 the council unanimously adopted a resolution that off-street parking spaces were "necessary" and "convenient." It also set a public hearing for December 4th on whether the city should operate a parking lot on the east side of Iowa Street between Ninth and 10th [[STREETS]]. The city had attempted to purchase a quarter block, but found that owners of the land had asked for more money than the council had chosen to spend. Condemnation proceedings were authorized. Earlier in the year, the city had purchased another quarter block in the area for $40,000 out of the parking meter fund. (7)

	Recent construction of two city-owned lots with money from parking meter revenue cost the city $186,000. In 1952 this left the fund with a small balance which City Manager [[SCHILTZ, ~~Laverne~~\|~~Laverne~~ SCHILTZ]] said eliminated plans for new parking lots. One exception was the potential for [[LIBRARY PARK]] a small area, at 11th and Bluff. Schiltz believed future lots should be constructed three or four blocks from the business district on cheaper land. (8)		Recent construction of two city-owned lots with money from parking meter revenue cost the city $186,000. In 1952 this left the fund with a small balance which City Manager [[SCHILTZ, LaVerne\|LaVerne SCHILTZ]] said eliminated plans for new parking lots. One exception was the potential for [[LIBRARY PARK]] a small area, at 11th and Bluff. Schiltz believed future lots should be constructed three or four blocks from the business district on cheaper land. (8)

	[[Image:parkinglot1.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The city-owned parking lot on Bluff between 8th Avenue and Ninth Street. Cars on the extreme right are parked in a private lot owned by the Telegraph-Herald. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]When interviewed later in the year, the city manager had extended that distance to four or five blocks. In 1952 the city owned two public parking areas. The one on Bluff between Eighth Avenue and 9th Street was used up to 95% of its capacity on most days and filled on Friday afternoon and evening. The lot on Iowa Street between Ninth and 10 streets was used to about 60% capacity except on Friday, a busy shopping day. Schiltz noted the trend for new store or office building owners to include parking space in their plans. (9)		[[Image:parkinglot1.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The city-owned parking lot on Bluff between 8th Avenue and Ninth Street. Cars on the extreme right are parked in a private lot owned by the Telegraph-Herald. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]When interviewed later in the year, the city manager had extended that distance to four or five blocks. In 1952 the city owned two public parking areas. The one on Bluff between Eighth Avenue and 9th Street was used up to 95% of its capacity on most days and filled on Friday afternoon and evening. The lot on Iowa Street between Ninth and 10 streets was used to about 60% capacity except on Friday, a busy shopping day. Schiltz noted the trend for new store or office building owners to include parking space in their plans. (9)
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	While parking lots served a valuable role in the city, [[PARKING RAMP]] development promised much better results for the same-sized location.		While parking lots served a valuable role in the city, [[PARKING RAMP]] development promised much better results for the same-sized location.

	By 2018 the City of Dubuque offered: (14)		In August, 2008 Walker Parking Consultants, Minneapolis, Minnesota were hired for a "Downtown Parking Needs Assessment." The study focused around Eighth and Main streets, the [[PORT OF DUBUQUE]], [[HISTORIC MILLWORK DISTRICT]], and upper Main Street. In a surprise to the community the study indicated ample parking downtown. During peak hours, only 60% of city-owned public off-street parking was used and 46% of on-street. The only additional parking was recommended for the Millwork District. The study also suggested working with transit officials on cross-promotions to encourage ridership and relieve some parking pressure. The study's recommendation to change the manner in which the city reserves parking in its downtown ramps met strong opposition. Some aspects of the study were rendered obsolete with the announcement that [[IBM]] would be coming to the city. (14)

			By 2018 the City of Dubuque offered: (15)

	1) Intermodal Parking Facility - 351 E 9th Street. The Intermodal Parking Facility had automated cashier equipment. The rate was a flat $1 per hour with a daily maximum of $10. Visa, Mastercard and Discover were accepted in addition to cash. Monthly parking was available at a rate of $57. This ramp was in the block bordered by Washington Street, Elm Street, 9th Street, and 10th Street.		1) Intermodal Parking Facility - 351 E 9th Street. The Intermodal Parking Facility had automated cashier equipment. The rate was a flat $1 per hour with a daily maximum of $10. Visa, Mastercard and Discover were accepted in addition to cash. Monthly parking was available at a rate of $57. This ramp was in the block bordered by Washington Street, Elm Street, 9th Street, and 10th Street.
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	13. "The Site of a New Parking Lot," ''Telegraph-Herald'', April 1, 1956, p. 11		13. "The Site of a New Parking Lot," ''Telegraph-Herald'', April 1, 1956, p. 11

	14. "Parking Ramps and Lots," City of Dubuque Website. Online: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/593/Parking-Ramps-and-Lots		14. Piper, Andy, "A $tudy of Studies," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 15, 2011, p. 1

			15. "Parking Ramps and Lots," City of Dubuque Website. Online: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/593/Parking-Ramps-and-Lots

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	Architectural history did not block the purchase of property for parking. The lot developed at Bluff and 5th had been the site of the [[GREYSTONE]] owned by [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]]. The city had obtained an option to purchase the property in 1956. (13)		Architectural history did not block the purchase of property for parking. The parking lot developed at Bluff and 5th had been the site of the [[GREYSTONE]] owned by [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]]. The city had obtained an option to purchase the property in 1956. (13)

	While parking lots served a valuable role in the city, [[PARKING RAMP]] development promised much better results for the same-sized location.		While parking lots served a valuable role in the city, [[PARKING RAMP]] development promised much better results for the same-sized location.

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	Architectural history did not block the purchase of property for parking. The lot at Bluff and 5th was the site of the Cooper Mansion owned by [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]]. The city had obtained an option to purchase the property in 1956. (13)		Architectural history did not block the purchase of property for parking. The lot at Bluff and 5th was the site of the Cooper Mansion owned by [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]]. The city had obtained an option to purchase the property in 1956. (13)

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	PARKING LOTS. ~~The~~ Parking Committee of the [[DUBUQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] studied twenty-four lots that might be available for municipal parking ~~in 1941~~. Work on the study began after the Iowa Legislature passed a law permitting cities to levy a tax not in excess of one-half mill in any fiscal year and to operate parking lots. Two sub-committees had been involved with one investigating sites north of Eighth Street while the other worked south of the same road. (1)		PARKING LOTS. In 1941 the Parking Committee of the [[DUBUQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]] studied twenty-four lots that might be available for municipal parking. Work on the study began after the Iowa Legislature passed a law permitting cities to levy a tax not in excess of one-half mill in any fiscal year and to operate parking lots. Two sub-committees had been involved with one investigating sites north of Eighth Street while the other worked south of the same road. (1)

	In 1946 a report was made that ~~the~~ four small parking lots in the business district provided space for a total of only ninety cars. Based on the estimate that the four sides of a block provided parking space for forty cars, a parking lot would accommodate enough cars to clear two and one-half blocks. (2)		In 1946 a report was made that four small parking lots in the business district provided space for a total of only ninety cars. Based on the estimate that the four sides of a block provided parking space for forty cars, a parking lot would accommodate enough cars to clear two and one-half blocks. (2)

	The issue of parking lots was linked to the decision of installing [[PARKING METERS]]. According to an editorial in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' of January 23, 1949, meters installed in April, 1947 took in nearly $39,000 the first year. The total taken in by the middle of January, 1949 was nearly $87,000. Part of the income ~~was to go~~ to payments for the meters and operating expenses. By legislative act, according to the editorial, meter money could be used to purchase property for off-street parking lots. The retail bureau ~~had~~ made the suggestion that meter monies be "officially pledged for the sole purpose of acquiring and improving off-street parking lots with the final goal being free parking areas." According to the editorial, the council ~~had~~ agreed with several of the recommendations of the bureau for off-street parking. (3)		The issue of parking lots was linked to the decision of installing [[PARKING METERS]]. According to an editorial in the ''Telegraph-Herald'' of January 23, 1949, meters installed in April, 1947 took in nearly $39,000 the first year. The total taken in by the middle of January, 1949 was nearly $87,000. Part of the income went to payments for the meters and operating expenses. By legislative act, according to the editorial, meter money could be used to purchase property for off-street parking lots. The retail bureau made the suggestion that meter monies be "officially pledged for the sole purpose of acquiring and improving off-street parking lots with the final goal being free parking areas." According to the editorial, the council agreed with several of the recommendations of the bureau for off-street parking. (3)

	By 1949 discussions over whether a person should occupy a space all day by simply "plugging the meter" over and over again were ~~again~~ linked to the issue of whether the city had failed to provide parking ~~lots--~~off street parking. It was proposed in June, 1949 that a two-~~storied~~ parking lot on Robinson Street behind stores on Eighth Avenue would handle about four hundred cars. [[LYONS, Edwin B.\|Edwin B. LYONS]] suggested that at least eight hundred cars had to be taken off the streets and that parking meter funds could be used to parking lot construction. (4)		By 1949 discussions over whether a person should occupy a space all day by simply "plugging the meter" over and over again were linked to the issue of whether the city had failed to provide parking off street parking. It was proposed in June, 1949 that a two-story parking lot on Robinson Street behind stores on Eighth Avenue would handle about four hundred cars. [[LYONS, Edwin B.\|Edwin B. LYONS]] suggested that at least eight hundred cars had to be taken off the streets and that parking meter funds could be used to parking lot construction. (4)

	It was the position of the ''Telegraph-Herald'' editorial board in 1950 that meters and adequate off-street parking projects should have been planned to go together. (5)		It was the position of the ''Telegraph-Herald'' editorial board in 1950 that meters and adequate off-street parking projects should have been planned to go together. (5)
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	In November, 1950 the council unanimously adopted a resolution that off-street parking spaces were "necessary" and "convenient." It also set a public hearing for December 4th on whether the city should operate a parking lot on the east side of Iowa Street between Ninth and 10th [[STREETS]]. The city had attempted to purchase a quarter block, but found that owners of the land had asked for more money than the council had chosen to spend. Condemnation proceedings were authorized. Earlier in the year, the city had purchased another quarter block in the area for $40,000 out of the parking meter fund. (7)		In November, 1950 the council unanimously adopted a resolution that off-street parking spaces were "necessary" and "convenient." It also set a public hearing for December 4th on whether the city should operate a parking lot on the east side of Iowa Street between Ninth and 10th [[STREETS]]. The city had attempted to purchase a quarter block, but found that owners of the land had asked for more money than the council had chosen to spend. Condemnation proceedings were authorized. Earlier in the year, the city had purchased another quarter block in the area for $40,000 out of the parking meter fund. (7)

	Recent construction of two city-owned lots with money from parking meter revenue cost the city $186,000. In 1952 this left the fund with a small balance which City Manager [[SCHILTZ, Laverne\|Laverne SCHILTZ]] said eliminated plans for new parking lots. One exception was the potential for ~~"Library Park,"~~ a small ~~parking lot~~, at 11th and Bluff. Schiltz believed future lots ~~would~~ be constructed three or four blocks from the business district on cheaper land. (8)		Recent construction of two city-owned lots with money from parking meter revenue cost the city $186,000. In 1952 this left the fund with a small balance which City Manager [[SCHILTZ, Laverne\|Laverne SCHILTZ]] said eliminated plans for new parking lots. One exception was the potential for [[LIBRARY PARK]] a small area, at 11th and Bluff. Schiltz believed future lots should be constructed three or four blocks from the business district on cheaper land. (8)

	[[Image:parkinglot1.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The city-owned parking lot on Bluff between 8th Avenue and Ninth Street. Cars on the extreme right are parked in a private lot owned by the Telegraph-Herald. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]When interviewed later in the year, the city manager had extended that distance to four or five blocks. In 1952 the city owned two public parking areas. The one on Bluff between Eighth Avenue and 9th Street was used up to 95% of its capacity on most days and filled on Friday afternoon and evening. The lot on Iowa Street between Ninth and 10 streets was used to about 60% capacity except on Friday, a busy shopping day. Schiltz noted ~~that~~ the trend for new store or office building owners to include parking space in their plans. (9)		[[Image:parkinglot1.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The city-owned parking lot on Bluff between 8th Avenue and Ninth Street. Cars on the extreme right are parked in a private lot owned by the Telegraph-Herald. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]When interviewed later in the year, the city manager had extended that distance to four or five blocks. In 1952 the city owned two public parking areas. The one on Bluff between Eighth Avenue and 9th Street was used up to 95% of its capacity on most days and filled on Friday afternoon and evening. The lot on Iowa Street between Ninth and 10 streets was used to about 60% capacity except on Friday, a busy shopping day. Schiltz noted the trend for new store or office building owners to include parking space in their plans. (9)

	In 1953 city goals included street improvements, new parking lots, a second municipal swimming pool, and smoke control. City officials announced that they had $80,000 earmarked for new parking lots including $40,000 left over from 1952. It was estimated that this amount of money would purchase enough land to accommodate between 60 and 80 cars. (10)		In 1953 city goals included street improvements, new parking lots, a second municipal swimming pool, and smoke control. City officials announced that they had $80,000 earmarked for new parking lots including $40,000 left over from 1952. It was estimated that this amount of money would purchase enough land to accommodate between 60 and 80 cars. (10)
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	Architectural history did not block the purchase of property for parking. The lot at Bluff and 5th ~~was~~ the site of the ~~Cooper Mansion~~ owned by [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]]. The city had obtained an option to purchase the property in 1956. (13)		Architectural history did not block the purchase of property for parking. The lot developed at Bluff and 5th had been the site of the [[GREYSTONE]] owned by [[COOPER, Augustin A.\|Augustin A. COOPER]]. The city had obtained an option to purchase the property in 1956. (13)

	While parking lots served a valuable role in the city, ~~the~~ [[PARKING RAMP]] development promised much better results for the same sized location.		While parking lots served a valuable role in the city, [[PARKING RAMP]] development promised much better results for the same-sized location.

	By 2018 the City of Dubuque offered: (14)		By 2018 the City of Dubuque offered: (14)