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City of Maquoketa 2040 Comprehensive Plan Page Intentionally Left Blank Page Reserved for City Council Resolution Chapters City of Maquoketa 2040 Comprehensive Plan Page intentionally left blank Page reserved for City Council Resolution Chapters 1. Introduction, 6 2. Community Vision, 10 3. Community Character, 15 4. Economic Development, 25 5. Outdoor Recreation and Environment, 36 6. Housing, 47 7. Infrastructure and Facilities, 56 8. Transportation, 66 9. Land Use, 77 10. Implementation, 90 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The City of Maquoketa would like to thank all the people that gave their time to help make this plan pos- sible. The City would like to give special thanks to the citizens that gave their time to participate in the planning process and help build a stronger community. Maquoketa City Council City Staff Mayor Don Schwenker Gerald Smith, City Manager Jacob Baker, 4th Ward Representative Judy Carr, Deputy City Clerk Erica Barker, 3rd Ward Representative Frank Ellenz, Public Works Director Joshua Collister, At-Large Representative Brad Koranda, Police Chief Ronald Horan, 1st Ward Representative Karen Rubel, Local Access TV Jessica Kean, 2nd Ward Representative Mallory Smith, Building Inspector Kevin Kuhlman, At-Large Representative Mark Lyon, 5th Ward Representative. Plan Prepared By: Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee East Central Intergovernmental Association Lenke Carson 7600 Commerce Park Nathan Combs Dubuque, Iowa 52002 Sue Gossman www.ecia.org Heather Hafner Nicholas Hockenberry Jessica Kean Kevin Kuhlman Deb Lane Mark Lyon Wendy McCartt Ron Schaefer ReaAnn Thede Scott Warren 5 Chapter 1 Introduction 1. INTRODUCTION COMMUNITY OVERVIEW PURPOSE IOWA SMART PLANNING The City of Maquoketa is a community of about The City of Maquoketa Comprehensive Plan pro- The Iowa Smart Planning Act was signed into law in 6,000 people located in east central Iowa. The city vides the City Council with a twenty year guide for 2010, as a way to guide and encourage the develop- is located along US Highway 61 about halfway be- future decision making. The Comprehensive Plan ment of local comprehensive plans. The bill articu- tween the Quad Cities (40 miles) and Dubuque (32 establishes the community’s vision for the future lates ten smart planning principles and thirteen miles) and is 60 miles east of Cedar Rapids. Ma- and identifies a recommended set of actions that comprehensive plan elements for application in quoketa is the county seat of Jackson County and is the community can take to realize that vision. The local comprehensive plan development and public located on the Maquoketa River. Comprehensive Plan focuses on all issues relevant decision making. These guidelines are intended to the development of the community, including to improve economic opportunities, preserve the Maquoketa is rich in history and culture, is sur- land development, housing, economic growth, and natural environment, protect quality of life and rounded by scenic natural beauty, and is home to a infrastructure maintenance. The Comprehensive ensure equitable decision making processes. The strong arts community. The community’s identity Plan is not a legal regulatory document. Instead, it Maquoketa Comprehensive Plan addresses all Smart is intertwined in these qualities and is enhanced by is a roadmap for the future of the community that Planning principles and elements, but is organized in the close-knit, small town feel. has been agreed upon by its citizens and leaders. a way that best fits the City of Maquoketa’s needs. The history of Maquoketa has been well preserved To achieve the vision set forth in the Comprehen- Iowa Smart Planning Principles in a number of beautiful homes and structures. sive Plan, the community must actively work to 1. Collaboration The city itself hosts nearly 40 sites listed on the incorporate the recommendations of the plan into 2. Efficiency, Transparency, and Consistency National Register of Historic Places. In addition to its budgets, policies, and ordinances. Many of the 3. Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy the Maquoketa River, the community boasts many recommendations listed in the plan will require ad- 4. Occupational Diversity recreational facilities including Maquoketa Caves ditional research, analysis, public input, and consid- 5. Revitalization State Park, Prairie Creek Recreation Area, Hurstville eration from the City Council before they can be 6. Housing Diversity Interpretive Center, and Horseshoe Pond County implemented. When choosing how to implement 7. Community Character Park. Cultural facilities include the Maquoketa Art the Comprehensive Plan, the City Council should 8. Natural Resources and Agricultural Protection Experience, the Ohnward Fine Arts Center, and the consider all relevant factors and weigh the public 9. Sustainable Design Old City Hall Gallery. good with the cost and impact on the community. 10. Transportation Diversity Comprehensive Planning Elements Maquoketa is historically an agricultural town, but Once adopted, the Comprehensive Plan is not A. Public Participation light industry and distribution facilities are also an infallible or unchangeable document. The plan B. Issues and Opportunities important to the regional economy. As the county should be updated every five to ten years, or when C. Land Use seat, many workers are employed in administra- necessary, so that it continues to provide an accu- D. Housing tive and healthcare jobs that serve the surrounding rate picture of how the community wishes to grow, E. Public Infrastructure and Utilities region. develop, and prosper. F. Transportation G. Economic Development H. Agricultural and Natural Resources I. Community Facilities J. Community Character K. Hazards L. Intergovernmental Collaboration M. Implementation 7 1. INTRODUCTION COMMUNITY HISTORY PLANNING HISTORY Maquoketa has a rich history as the commercial and The City of Maquoketa adopted its first compre- cultural center of the surrounding area. The area’s hensive plan in April 1964. The City hired Harland first European settler, J.E. Goodenow, arrived in Bartholomew and Associates to create the initial 1838 and established a village that he called Spring- comprehensive plan, and the City hired the same field. In 1850 a city was platted and recorded under firm again in 1975 to revise the plan. The City the name Maquoketa. The City of Maquoketa was adopted an update of the plan’s recreation element officially incorporated as a city by special act of the in 1977. City staff completed the next plan revision Iowa State Legislature in 1857. entitled Maquoketa, Iowa Comprehensive Plan 1981 – 2001 in August 1981. With the assistance from the Prior to European settlement the area was home Institute of Decision Making, a Vision 2000 plan was Maquoketa Comprehensive Plan Recreation Element 1977 to Sauk and Fox Native American tribes. The created in 1989. name of the city was derived from the native word “Makwok-eteg” which roughly translates to “there The City completed a Community Builder Plan in are bears.” 1991, and revised it in 1997. In 1999 with the as- sistance of People’s Natural Gas Company, the City Maquoketa was established as the county seat of adopted Housing Maquoketa – Report of the People’s Jackson County in 1873. Prior to that, the county Natural Gas Community Housing Assessment Team. seat was located in Andrew. In the early days of the The City adopted a hazard mitigation plan in 2001. city, growth was spurred by the extension of rail- The hazard mitigation plan has been revised several roads to Maquoketa in 1873. The city experienced times with the most recent update completed in generally steady population growth through 1970, 2019. when the population leveled off at about 6,000. The 2000 census population of 6,112 increased slightly In 2019 Maquoketa, along with partners in Dubuque, to 6,141 in 2010. Jackson, and Jones Counties, completed the Grant Wood Loop Master Plan (GWLMP). The GWLMP is a roadmap for collaboration toward a shared vision Maquoketa Masterplan: Downtown within the region to enhance, promote, sustain, and Placemaking and Adaptive Reuse connect our region’s cultural, natural, and parks and other recreation assets over the next 20 years. In 2015, the City participated in the development of a county-wide housing needs assessment called Housing Needs Assessment, Jackson County, Iowa. In 2016, the City adopted a master plan for downtown entitled Maquokera Master Plan: Downtown Placemak- ing and Adaptive Reuse. The City has had Zoning and Subdivision Ordi- Downtown Maquoketa, 1914 nances, including extraterritorial subdivision review authority, for many years. Grant Wood Loop Master Plan 8 1. INTRODUCTION VISION 2020 Retain and Expand Existing Business and Industry: In October 2011, the Maquoketa Area Chamber of • Implement ongoing communication program Commerce with support from the City of Maquo- (Synchronist) with local business or industries to keta entered into a partnership with Iowa State determine needs, concerns and opportunities. University (ISU) Community and Economic Devel- • Develop programs for assisting local business/in- opment Extension and Outreach for a two-year dustries in attracting and retaining professionals. project to develop a vision for Maquoketa’s future • Identify categories of business/industry with great called Maquoketa’s Future Choices. realistic economic potential for the Maquoketa The Maquoketa Area Vision Steering Commit- market. tee was created, made up of local business lead- Recreation, Arts & Tourism: ers, elected officials, and city and chamber staff, to • Develop master plan for expansion of recre- provide local leadership and direction
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