Minutes City Council 9 15 08CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on September 15, 2008 in the
Historic Federal Building.
Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Lynch, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
City Manager Van Milligen; Assistant City Attorney O'Brien
Absent: Mayor Buol, Council Member Voetberg
Mayor Pro-Tem Lynch read the call and stated this is a regular session called for the
purpose of discussing such matters which may properly come before the City Council.
Invocation was proved by Reverend Thomas Young, Westminster Presbyterian Church
PROCLAMATIONS
Constitution Week (September 17 - 23, 2008) was accepted by Clara Burchett, 3055
Creston Street; Breast of Friends Walk-A-Thon Day (October 5, 2008) was accepted by Cathie
Avenarius, 12876 Sterling Oaks Court; Crop Walk Day in Dubuque (October 5, 2008) was
accepted by Crop Walk Chairperson Maryann LoGuidice; Dubuque Symphony Orchestra
Week (October 7 - 12, 2008) was accepted by Jeff Goldsmith, 2728 Asbury Road
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of
as indicated. Seconded by Braig. Connors requested (#25) Amendment to First Transit
Contract be held for separate discussion. Jim Collins, Loras College President, requested
(#27) Petrakis Park Infield Turf Replacement Project be held for separate discussion. Motion
carried 5-0
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council of 9/2; Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission of 9/2; Human Rights Commission of 8/11; Park and Recreation Commission of
8/12; Zoning Advisory Commission of 9/3
Library Board of Trustees Update from meeting of August 28, 2008
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of August 18, 25 and 26, 2008 and List of
Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended July 31, 2008
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Leonard W. Dress, Jr. for vehicle damage; Theresa Walsh for
reimbursement of towing expense; Robert/Barbara Armstrong for property damage;
USAA/Mary Zapf for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
referred to the City Attorney.
City Attorney advising that the following claim has been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Mary Zapf for vehicle
damage
City Attorney recommending denial of the claim of Theresa Walsh for a parking violation.
City Attorney recommending settlement of the claim of Dennis Roling for property damage.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and concurred.
University of Dubuque Fireworks: Communication from Steve Kelley and Lindsey Konken,
University of Dubuque, requesting permission to display fireworks on Saturday, October 17,
2008. Upon motion the document was received, filed, and approved.
Board and Commission Resignations: Kelly Larson, Human Rights Director, advising that
Dan Chatfield has verbally resigned from the Human Rights Commission due to his relocation
out of the City.
Communication from Amy Weber submitting her resignation from the Arts and Cultural
Advisory Affairs Commission effective August 22, 2008.
Communication from Sister Mary Clare O'Toole submitting her resignation from the
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission.
Communication from Becky Hauder submitting her resignation from the Library Board
effective August 22, 2008.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and the resignations accepted.
Citizen Petition: Communication from Charles T. Piekenbrock submitting a petition for the
repair of Ramona Street and Pamela Court. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and referred to the City Manager.
Black Hills Corporation: Communication from Glynda Rahn, Associate Attorney -Black Hills
Corporation, advising that Black Hills will continue to serve the City of Dubuque under the
franchise assigned to them from Aquila. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Fire Station No. 2 -John F. Kennedy Parking Lot Reconstruction Project: City Manager
recommending award of the contract for the Fire Station No. 2 -John F. Kennedy Parking Lot
Reconstruction Project to Portzen Construction, Inc., in the amount of $79,328.70. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 307-08 Awarding public
improvement contract for the Fire Station No. 2 -John F. Kennedy Road Parking Lot
Reconstruction Project was adopted.
Quince Street Underground Utility Reconstruction Project: City Manager recommending
award of the contract for the Quince Street Underground Utility Reconstruction Project to Top
Grade Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $107,453.25. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 308-08 Awarding public improvement contract for the
Quince Street Underground Utility Reconstruction Project was adopted.
John F. Kennedy Fiber Optic Conduit Project: City Manager advising that the contract for
the John F. Kennedy Road Fiber Optic Conduit Project has been awarded to Volkens
Excavating, Inc. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Fiber Optic Conduit Project from Municipal Services Center to Kerper and 16t" Street: City
Manager advising that the contract for the Fiber Optic Conduit Project from the Municipal
Services Center to Kerper Boulevard and 16t" Street has been awarded to Volkens
Excavating. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Fiscal Year 2008 Street Finance Report: City Manager recommending approval of the City
of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2008 Street Finance Report for submittal to the Iowa Department of
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Transportation. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 309-
08 Approving the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2008 Street Finance Report was adopted.
Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Funding Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the
Locust Street Resurfacing Project from 9t" Street to 17t" Street. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 310-08 Approving the Iowa Department of
Transportation Federal Aid Funding Agreement for the Locust Street Asphalt (HMA)
Resurfacing Projects, from 9t" Street to 17t Street was adopted.
Dubuque County I-Net User Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the
Dubuque County Courthouse I-Net User Agreement. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
Five Points Building Relocation Project: City Manager recommending approval of the
publication of a Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Five Points Building Relocation Project.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 311-08 Authorizing
publication of a Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Five Points Building Relocation Project
was adopted.
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER): City Manager
recommending approval of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, which is required. by the
regulations governing the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 312-08 Authorizing the
submission of a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Project (CAPER) for the
period commencing July 1, 2007 and concluding June 30, 2008 was adopted.
Vacant and Abandoned Building (VAB) and Problem Property Assessments: City Manager
recommending approval of vacant and abandoned building and problem property
assessments. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 313-08
Adopting the schedule of assessments for the vacant and abandoned building and problem
property charges specifying the number of annual installments into which assessments are
divided, the interest on all unpaid installments, the time when the assessments are payable
and directing the Clerk to certify the schedule of assessments to the County Treasurer and to
publish notice thereof was adopted.
Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of
an Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #758, effective October 1, 2008 through
September 30, 2009, for a work week that consists of ten hours per day and four days per
week for full-time Public Safety Dispatchers. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
Part-Time Custodian I -Municipal Services Center: City Manager recommending approval
of an Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Dubuque and
the Teamsters Local Union No. 421 to add the classification of Custodian I to the agreement
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assigned to Salary Grade GD-03. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and
approved.
Purchase of Property - 2110 / 2112 Kniest Street: City Manager recommending approval of
the purchase of property at 2110 / 2112 Kniest Street as part of the acquisition program
associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 314-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate located
at 2110 / 2112 Kniest Street in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
Purchase of Property - 2269 / 2271 Prince Street: City Manager recommending approval of
the purchase of property at 2269 / 2271 Prince Street as part of the acquisition program
associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 315-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate located
at 2269 / 2271 Prince Street in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
Purchase of Property - 500 East 22"d Street: City Manager recommending approval of the
purchase of property at 500 East 22"d Street as part of the acquisition program associated with
the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 316-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 500 East
22"d Street in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
Grass and Weed Cutting Assessments: City Manager recommending approval of grass and
weed cutting assessments. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 317-08 Adopting the schedule of assessments for grass and weed cutting
charges specifying the number of annual installments into which assessments are divided, the
interest on all unpaid installments, the time when the assessments are payable and directing
the Clerk to certify the schedule of assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice
thereof was adopted.
VISTA Expenditure Request: City Manager recommending approval of the contribution of
$2,000 to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission as part of acost-sharing effort to maintain the
State-wide human rights Americorps VISTA program. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
Warehouse Cultural and Entertainment District: City Manager recommending approval of a
request to the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs to certify the Warehouse District as a
Cultural and Entertainment District. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 318-08 Certification of the Warehouse Cultural and Entertainment District was
adopted.
Amendment to First Transit Contract: City Manager recommending approval of an
amendment to the First Transit contract for Keyline Transit Management Services to include
three management positions. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 319-08 Approving the Third Amendment to the Management Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and First Transit, Inc. and Resolution No. 320-08
Abolishing the Operations Supervisor position. Seconded by Braig. Upon being questioned by
Connors, Keyline Transit Manger Jon Rodocker stated that a candidate for the First Transit
position has not been identified, however, they are looking at hiring locally and also at current
+First Transit employees. Motion carried 5-0.
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2008 Justice Assistance Grant: City Manager recommending approval of the acceptance of
the 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $20,040. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Petrakis Park Infield Turf Replacement Project: City Manager recommending rejection of the
bids received for the Petrakis Park Infield Turf Replacement Project. Motion by Connors to
receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 321-08 Rejecting the contract bid
proposal for the Petrakis Field Infield Turf Replacement Project. Seconded by Jones. Loras
College President Jim Collins stated that Loras College had agreed to participate in joint
funding providing half or more of the cost. They commenced fund raising with the expectation
of naming rights to the field. Mr. Collins said he learned in late August that the Loras College
logo could not be placed on the field and the dugout signage was to be removed. Motion
carried 5-0.
Liquor License Transfer: Request of Loras College to transfer their liquor license to Wahlert
Hall for aone-day event on October 3, 2008. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
Liquor License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license
renewals as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 322-08 Granting the issuance of one renewal license to sell cigarettes and cigarette
papers to Aragon Tap; Resolution No. 323-08 Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer
Permit to Phillips 66/Arby's and Puff n Snuff; and Resolution No. 324-08 Granting the issuance
of a Class "B" (Hotel/Motel) Liquor License to Hilton Garden Inn/Houlihans; Class "C"
Beer/Liquor License to Angie's Bar, A & B Tap, Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Restaurant and
Happy's Place; Special Class "C" (BW) Liquor License to Tri-State Blind Society; and Class
"WCN" (Native Wine) License to Stone Cliff Winery (1-Day Outdoor Sale) were adopted.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, set the public
hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 5-0.
Amendment to Ice Harbor Lease: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set
for October 6, 2008 to consider an amendment to the Ice Harbor Lease with the Dubuque
County Historical Society. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 325-08 Resolution of Intent to dispose of an interest in real property by Third Amendment
to Lease between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque County Historical Society was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 6, 2008
in the Historic Federal Building.
Annexation of Property: City Manager recommending the approval of pre-annexation
agreements for the West Side Voluntary Annexation and that a public hearing be set on the
West Side Annexation Proposal for November 3, 2008. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed, including additional material distributed at the meeting, and Resolution No.
326-08 Approving pre-annexation agreements between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and owners
of property in Dubuque County, Iowa and setting a public hearing on the voluntary annexation
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of certain territory in Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on November 3, 2008 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions: Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: One 3-year
term through October 1, 2011 (Term of O'Toole). Applicant: Edward Cawley, 598 Needham
Place. Mr. Cawley spoke in support of his appointment.
Human Rights Commission: One 3-year term through January 1, 2011 (Term of Chatfield).
Applicant: Jim Allan, 850 Hawkeye Drive. Mr. Allan spoke in support of his appointment.
Library Board of Trustees (Mayoral appointment): One 4-year term through July 1, 2009
(Term of Hauder). Applicants: Matthew Seamer, 432 Summit Street; and Mike Willis, 1355 W.
5t" Street. Mr. Willis spoke in support of his appointment.
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions: Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission: One 3-year term through October 1, 2011 (Term of Klostermann). Applicant:
Wayne Klostermann, 2636 Queen Street. Motion by Braig to appoint Wayne Klosterman to the
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission fora 3-year term through October 1, 2011.
Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone to address the City Council.
Dubuque Industrial Center Planned Unit Development District: Proof of publication on notice
of hearing to consider a request from the City of Dubuque/Dubuque Initiatives to amend the
Planned Unit Development (PUD) District for the Dubuque Industrial Center, located on
Chavenelle Road and the Northwest Arterial, to change the designation of property from open
space to commercial and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval, with
conditions.
City Manager requesting that this item be tabled to November 17, 2008.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and table until November 17, 2008.
Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 5-0.
Loras College -Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment: Proof of publication on
notice of hearing to consider a request from Jim Collins, Loras College, to amend the Loras
College ID Institutional District to allow a 32-unit Oaks Housing Project south of Byrne Oaks
housing complex and north of Rohlman Hall and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and consider the first reading of a
proposed ordinance amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by providing for the amendment of Ordinances No. 18-00, 01-02 and 11-
06, and approving an amended Campus Development Plan for the new Oaks Housing Project
for the Loras College ID Institutional District. Seconded by Connors. Loras College President
Jim Collins spoke in support of the proposed ordinance and Loras College Physical Plant
Manager John McDermott provided a slide show of the project. City of Dubuque Planning
Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report. Resnick questioned if the 1.5 per-
unit parking requirement would be enough for four students per unit. Motion carried 5-0.
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Text Amendment -Rural Residential Overlay District (RROD): Proof of publication on notice
of hearing to consider a request from the City of Dubuque to amend Section 2.1 and Section 3-
5.7 of the City of Dubuque Zoning Ordinance to establish a Rural Residential Overlay District
and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file
the documents and consider the first reading of a proposed ordinance amending Section 2.1
and Section 3-5.7 of the City of Dubuque Zoning Ordinance to establish a Rural Residential
Overlay District. Seconded by Connors. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided
a staff report. Motion carried 5-0.
Montcrest Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost and
Resolution of Necessity for the Montcrest Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project and City
Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 327-08 Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost for the Montcrest Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project; Resolution No. 328-08 With
respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity for the Montcrest Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project; and Resolution No. 329-08 Approving schedule of assessments and
estimate of total cost for the Montcrest Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. Seconded by Braig.
Motion carried 5-0.
Carnegie Stout Public Library Renovation Project: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the
Carnegie Stout Public Library Renovation Project and City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 330-08 Approving
plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Carnegie Stout Public Library
Renovation Project. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 5-0.
Development of Speculative Building -Development Agreement: Proof of publication on
notice of hearing to consider approval of a Development Agreement with Spiegel Family Realty
of Iowa, LLC for the construction of a 200,000 square foot speculative industrial building in
Dubuque Industrial Center West and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by
Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 331-08 Accepting the
proposal from Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa for the purchase of property in the Dubuque
Industrial Center Urban Renewal District in the City of Dubuque, Iowa and approving the
Development Agreement with Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Motion
carried 5-0.
Water Revenue Bonds: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of
not to exceed $1,350,000 Water Revenue Bonds to pay the costs of water main replacements
and repairs, construction of water main extensions, and the acquisition and installation of
pump station radio communications equipment and City Manager recommending approval.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 332-08
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,350,000
Water Revenue Bonds. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 5-0.
General Obligation Bonds -Bee Branch Project: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider the issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for the Bee
Branch Project and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and
file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 333-08 Instituting proceedings to take additional
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action for the issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. Seconded by
Braig. Motion carried 5-0.
General Obligation Bonds -Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District: Proof of publication
on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obligation
Bonds to provide funds for the Library Renovation Project and the Kephart Building
renovations and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 334-08 Instituting proceedings to take additional action
for the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obligations Bonds. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 5-0.
General Obligation Bonds -Dubuque Industrial Center West Urban Renewal District: Proof
of publication on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $3,100,000
General Obligation Bonds to pay the costs associated with the North Siegert Farm demolition
and grading project at the Dubuque Industrial Center West (DICW) and City Manager
recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt
Resolution No. 335-08 Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not
to exceed $3,100,000 General Obligation Bonds. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 5-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Request to Address the City Council -Dennis O'Meara: Communication from Dennis
O'Meara to address the City Council regarding issues related to the City of Dubuque and the
City Council's Zoning Board of Adjustment and Zoning Advisory Commission. Motion by
Connors to receive and file the documents. Seconded by Jones. Dennis Michael O'Meara, 105
N. Cathy Lane, Mt. Prospect, Illinois, stated that he took exception to the City's Zoning
Advisory Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment in terms of their by-laws not being
published or readily available. He took issue with the fact that some applicants were required
to pay fees while others did not, He felt the two bodies did not know their rights and did not
follow due process. Assistant City Attorney Tim O'Brien assured Council and Mr. O'Meara that
the procedures of these two commissions are in complete compliance with State laws. Motion
failed 2-3.
Request to Address the City Council -Lorraine McGuire: Communication from Lorraine
McGuire to address the City Council regarding declaring Dubuque a "Sex Offender Free
Zone." Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents including additional material
handed out at the meeting and refer to the City Manager, Police Chief and the Dubuque
County Sheriff. Seconded by Braig. Lorraine McGuire, 3100 Brunskill Road, spoke regarding
the issue of protecting children from sex offenders and proposed an ordinance be passed that
would dictate protected areas and behavior-specific enforcement. Police Chief Kim Wadding
responded to questions from the City Council stating that law enforcement wants the State
Legislature to improve laws and safety-free zones and that enforcement is not possible unless
someone has committed a crime. Wadding added that action is taken with suspicious persons.
Jones stated that most sex offenses are committed by a familiar person and suggested the
County Sheriff and Police Chief Wadding make a recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
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Dubuque Main Street, Ltd.: Dan LoBianco, President of Dubuque Main Street, provided a
verbal quarterly report on the activities of Dubuque Main Street. Motion by Jones to receive
and file the information. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 5-0.
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District: City Manager recommending adoption of an
ordinance creating the tax increment financing district for the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and consider the first
reading of a proposed ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 63-07, 20-07, 35-04, 30-82 and
66-89, as previously amended, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each
year on all property located within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District of the City of
Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of
Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and other taxing districts,
be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to
and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection
with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 5-0.
Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban Renewal District: City Manager recommending
adoption of an ordinance creating the tax increment financing district for the Dubuque Brewing
and Malting Urban Renewal District. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and
consider the first reading of a proposed ordinance providing that general property taxes levied
and collected each year on all property located within the Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban
Renewal District of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the
benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community
School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and
interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be
issued, incurred by said City in connection with the Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban
Renewal District. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 5-0.
Water Revenue Bonds -Advertisement for Sale: City. Manager recommending approval of
the advertisement for the sale of $1,195,000 Water Revenue Bonds and the electronic bidding
procedures and form of notice of sale. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 336-08 Directing the advertisement for sale of $1,195,000 Water
Revenue Bonds, Series 2008D, and approving electronic bidding procedures. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 5-0.
General Obligation Bonds -Advertisement for Sale: City Manager recommending approval
of the advertisement for the sale of $3,885,000 General Obligation Stormwater Bonds, Series
2008A; $3,290,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 20086; and $2,465,000
General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Taxable Series 2008C and the electronic bidding
procedures and form of notice of sale. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 337-08 Directing the advertisement for sale of General Obligation
Stormwater Bonds, Series 2008A, General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 20086,
and General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Taxable Series 2008C, in the aggregate
principal amount of $9,640,000, and approving electronic bidding procedures. Seconded by
Braig. Motion carried 5-0.
Application for Demolition Permit: City Manager recommending approval of an amendment
to the demolition ordinance to require the applicant to notify adjacent property owners of the
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filing of an application for a demolition permit. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and consider the first reading of a proposed ordinance amending City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Section 11-57 Application for Permit by adding a new Subsection (d)
requiring the applicant to notify adjacent property owners of the filing of an application for a
demolition permit. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 5-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Connors reported on her attendance at the recent Iowa League of Cities meeting and the
continued talk about last year's conference in Dubuque. Connors commented on the League's
"Who will Lead Cities Tomorrow" workshop and exploring the idea of a Citizen's Academy for
learning the process of government.
Braig requested members of Boy Scout Troop 48 from St. Paul's Lutheran Church who were
in attendance to introduce themselves.
PUBLIC INPUT
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Executive Director Rick Dickinson thanked the
City Council for their recent approval of the development agreement with Speigel Family
Realty and their commitment to the sale of bonds for the Dubuque Industrial Center West.
Dickinson also stated that he believed the request by Loras College to rezone property for their
Byrne Oaks Housing project is being seriously delayed and asked City Council to consider a
special meeting to consider approval of the request. Connors stated she was willing to support
the request.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones to go into closed session at 8:45 p.m. regarding pending litigation and
property acquisition pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c)Q) 2007 Code of Iowa. Seconded by
Resnick. Motion carried 5-0.
Upon motion the City Council reconvened in open session stating that staff had been given
proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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