10 6 08 Clerk's Skeleton NotesPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Senior Pastor Chip Gatto, Christ Church of Dubuque
PROCLAMATIONS:
Trick or Treat Night (October 31, 2008) ~`~z~~~.
Week without Violence (October 12 - 18, 2008)
Save for Retirement Week (October 19 - 25, 2008)
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Arts and Humanities Month (October 2008) M
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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 7/22; City Council of 9/15, 9/18 and
10/1; Civil Service of 5/2; Electrical Code Board of 9/22; Housing Commission of 7/22;
Library Board of Trustees of 6/24 and 7/24; Park and Recreation Commission of 9/9
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of September 2, 2008 and List of
Claims and Summary of Revenues for month ending August 1, 2008
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Judith A. McMahon vs City of Dubuque -Grand River Center; Nationstar Mortgage LLC
vs Kevin Jerome Potter and City of Dubuque Housing and Community Development
Department; Jane Spurting for vehicle damage; Deutsche Bank National Trust
Company vs City of Dubuque, et al
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
City Attorney recommending denial of the claim of Leonard W. Dress, Jr. for vehicle
damage.
City Attorney recommending settlement of the claim, which was previously denied, of
Theresa Walsh for parking fines and towing expenses.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
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3. State Historical Society of Iowa
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the Dubuque
Millworking Historic District has been accepted for nomination to the National Register
of Historic Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
4. Montcrest Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the
Montcrest Sanitary Sewer Extension Project to McDermott Excavating, in the amount of
$54,310.83.
RESOLUTION ,.~°~ ~ Awarding public improvement contract for the Montcrest
Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5. Washington Neighborhood/Housing Trust Fund Application
City Manager recommending approval of a Housing Trust Fund Application to the Iowa
Finance Authority for $250,000 for continued support of homeownership activities in the
Washington Neighborhood.
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RESOLUTION ~-=~~ ~~ Approving commitment of matching funds for an
application to the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) for State Housing Trust Funds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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6. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project -Purchase of Property Owned by Jennie
and Rich's Coin Partnership
City Manager recommending approval of the establishment of the fair market value of
property owned by Jennie and Rich's Coin Partnership and authorizing the City Attorney
to commence negotiations for purchase of the property.
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RESOLUTION ...~ " ~ Establishing the fair market value of certain real property
owned by Jennie and Rich's Coin Partnership in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (Lot 319)
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RESOLUTION ~ ~ a Establishing the fair market value of certain real
property owned by Jennie and Rich's Coin Partnership in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (Lot
353)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
7. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project -Purchase of Property Owned by Milton E.
Schwartz and G & S Real Estate
City Manager recommending approval of the establishment of the fair market value of
property owned by Milton E. Schwartz and G & S Real Estate and authorizing the City
Attorney to commence negotiations for purchase of the property.
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RESOLUTION _ )' Establishing the fair market value of certain real
property owned by Milton E. Schwartz in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
RESOLUTION ~~ ~ `~ ~ Establishing the fair market value of certain real
property owned y G & S Real Estate in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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>3. Lofts at Cathedral Square
City Manager recommending approval of a Housing Enterprise Zone Program
Agreement by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of
Dubuque, and Lofts at Cathedral Square to provide 25 new housing units in the
downtown.
RESOLUTION _ Approving a Housing Enterprise Zone Program
Agreement by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of
Dubuque and Lofts at Cathedral Square
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
9. Greenfield Development, LLC
City Manager recommending approval of a Housing Enterprise Zone Program
Agreement by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of
Dubuque, and Greenfield Development, LLC to provide four new housing units in the
downtown.
RESOLUTION ~ ~ Approving a Housing Enterprise Zone Program
Agreement by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of
Dubuque and Greenfield Development, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10. Agreement with Hillcrest Family Services
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with Hillcrest Family Services
for the use of Murphy Park for a holiday light display.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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11. Cedar Street /City Island Pumping Station Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Cedar Street /City Island Pumping
Station Project as completed by Portzen Construction of Dubuque Iowa, in the final
amount of $1,441,581.41.
RESOLUTION ' ~ Accepting the Cedar Street /City Island Pumping
Station Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
12. Legislative Correspondence
Communication to State Legislators thanking them for their support to secure funding
assistance to return passenger rail service to Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. AmeriCorps School District Contract
City Manager recommending approval of the AmeriCorps' Volunteer Contract with the
Dubuque Community School District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Purchase of Property - 2345 Elm Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 2345 Elm Street, as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION ~ Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2345
Elm Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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15. Purchase of Property - 2259 Prince Street
- City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 2259 Prince Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION ^ ~~ Approving the acquisition of real estate located at
2259 Prince Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
16. Purchase of Property - 505 / 507 East 22"d Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential rental dwelling
located at 505 / 507 East 22nd Street as part of the acquisition program associated with
the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION ~ ~ ~ Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 505 /
507 East 22nd Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
17. Purchase of Property - 2124 / 2126 Kniest Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential rental dwelling
located at 2124 / 2126 Kniest Street as part of the acquisition program associated with
the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION ~ ~" Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2124 /
2126 Kniest Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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18. 28E Agreement -Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
City Manager recommending approval of a 28E Agreement with the Iowa Alcoholic
Beverage Division regarding tobacco compliance checks.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
19. Certificate of Completion -Chavenelle Warehouse Development
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Certificate of Completion to
Chavenelle Warehouse Development, LLC acknowledging completion of their
obligations to construct Minimum Improvements for Theisen Supply, Inc. in the
Dubuque Industrial Center West.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Holliday Third Addition -Stormwater Facilities Fee Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the assignment of interest in the Stormwater
Facilities Agreement for Holliday 3rd Addition from Gomer Holliday Development, LLC
to West Hospitality, LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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21. Liquor License Transfer
Request of Revive, Inc. to transfer the liquor license of The Gym from 1097 Elm Street
to 1000 Jackson Street for aone-day event on October 11, 2008.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
22. Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION ~ Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to
Target Store and Hy-Vee Gas #2
RESOLUTION ~ Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License
to Grand River Center, Loras College Athletic/Wellness Center, The Grand Tap, Dog
House, and Michael Paul's; Special Class "C" Liquor License to Cafe Manna Java;
Special Class "C" Liquor License (6 Month) to Mindframe Theaters; Class "B" Wine
Permit to Target Store; and Class "B" Native Wine Permit to Solon Langworthy House
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
- Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions; applicant appointments will be made at the next City
Council meeting.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission (Business/Professional, Live/Work in
Cultural District)
One 3-year term through June 30, 2008 (Term of Weber) °` ~
Applicant: Julie Steffen, 2260 Coates Street, Employed with Prudential Financial °°q`
Appointments to 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
Marie Cigrand OSF, 1049 Rush Street (Additional Applicant)
Brendan Houlihan, 2155 Morningview Road (Additional Applicant)
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Human Rights Commission
One 3-year term through January 1, 2011 (Term of Chatfield)
Applicant: Jim Allan, 850 Hawkeye Drive
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Library Board of Trustees
One 4-year term through July 1, 2009 (Term of Hauder)
Applicants: Ma~theeamer, 432 Summit Street
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(Mayoral appointment)
(Additional Applicant)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
-' Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to
speak to is being considered.
SUSPEND THE RULES
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1. Amendment to Dubuque County Historical Society Lease
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider an amendment to the Ice
Harbor Lease with the Dubuque County Historical Society and consent to a
conservation easement for property in the Ice Harbor in connection with a Save
America's Treasure Grant and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in real property by Third
Amendment to Lease between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque County
Historical Society
RESOLUTIOI~ ~.~ ~ ~ Approving consent to the granting of a Conservation
Easement Agreement for preservation of the dredge William M. Black and its
appurtenant vessels by Dubuque County Historical Society to the Historical Division of
the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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2. Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Amendment
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the first amendment to the
Fiscal Year 2009 Budget and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION ~,_p~ ~ - ---'~ Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2009
Budget for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council -public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. Request to Address the City Council -John M. Walsh
Communication from John M. Walsh, 1295 North Booth Street, requesting to address
the City Council concerning riding minibus operation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File;~`t~pur``~c~i~l
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2. Request to Address the City Council -Shirley Schroeder
Communication from Shirley Schroeder, 250 West 6t" Street, requesting to address the
City Council regarding security around Ecumenical Towers.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; C~o~an~' e`t, °~ f
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3. Sale of Water Revenue Bonds
City Manager recommending the sale of $1,195,000 Water Revenue Bonds.
RESOLUTION _ ~ ~~^ w Directing the sale of $1,195,000 Water Revenue Bonds,
Series 2008D
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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4. Sale of General Obligation Bonds
City Manager recommending 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.
RESOLUTION ~` ~ ~ _ Directing the sale of $3,885,000 General Obligation
Stormwater Bonds, Series 2008A
RESOLUTION ~~ ~ ~ ~ Directing the sale of $3,290,000 General Obligation
Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 20086
RESOLUTION ~ ~` Directing the sale of $2,465,000 General Obligation
Urban Renewal Bonds, Taxable Series 2008C
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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5. Morrison Brothers -Development Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a Development Agreement with Morrison
Brothers for expansion of their East Seventh Street facility.
RESOLUTION -~ e~ ~ ~' Approving a Development Agreement for the
expansion of Morrison Brothers Company at the East Seventh Street facility
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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6. DuRide Contract
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with DuRide to provide
alternative transportation to senior citizens.
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7. Washington Neighborhood Initiatives
- City Manager submitting a status report on the Washington Neighborhood Initiatives.
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8. Revocable Permit -James E. Underhill
City Manager recommending approval of the revocation of Ordinance No. 30-96, the
revocable permit authorizing James E. Underhill to operate and maintain a building
located in City right-of-way at 108 Terminal Street.
ORDINANCE ~- - ~ ? Revoking the revocable permit granted by Ordinance No.
30-96 to James E. Underhill to operate and maintain a building located within the
Terminal Street right-of-way
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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9. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District (First Reading on September 15, 2008)
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
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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10. Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban Renewal District (First Reading on
September 15, 2008)
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 & Malting Urban Renewal District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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11. Application for Demolition Permit (First Reading on September 15, 2008)
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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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12. Purchase of Services Policies
City Manager providing- information on the City of Dubuque Purchase of Service
practices and requesting consideration of a possible work session.
Suggested ®isposition: Receive and File; Council ~°
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13. American Planning Association Award
City Manager advising that the City of Dubuque and MSA Professional Services have
received the Iowa APA Planning Excellence Award for the Washington Neighborhood
Revitalization Visioning Project -Grassroots Initiative Category/
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14. East /West Connectivity Study Work Session
City Manager requesting that a work session be scheduled on November 3, 2008
regarding the East /West Connectivity Study.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
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15. Dean Rampson -1829 Madison Street
City Manager recommending that Mr. Dean Rampson's sewer assessment for work
done at 1829 Madison Street not be rebated.
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16. Request for Staff Training
City Manager recommending approval of the expenditure of $6,510 to send Family Self-
Sufficiency Program Coordinator Carroll Clark and two recent graduates of the "Getting
Ahead in a Just Getting By World" Program to certification training.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS ~~~
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which are of
concern to that person and which are not an agenda item. Please take your place at the
microphone and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your comments; however,
no formal action may be taken at this time on your comments because of the notice
requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law. ~~~
CLOSED SESSION ~t
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition -Chapter 21.5(1)(c)Q) 2007 Code of Iowa
Motion to go into closed session at
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