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Proof of Publication City Council Proceedings 9 15 08CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS The Dubuque City Coun- cil 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 Man- ager Van Milligen; Assis- tant City Attorney O'Brien Abssnt: 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, I Westminster Presbyterian I Church PROCLAMATIONS Constitution Week (Sep- tember 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 (Oc- tober 5, 2008) was accept- ed by Crop Walk Chairper- son Maryann LoGuidice; Dubuque Symphony Or- chestra Week (October 7 - 12, 2008) was accepted by Jeff Goldsmith, 2728 As- bury Road CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Connors to re- ceive and file the docu- ments, adopt the resolu- tions, and dispose of as in- dicated. 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 discus- sion. Motion carried 5-0 Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council of 9/2; Environmental Stew- ardship Advisory Commis- sion of 9/2; Human Rights Commission of 8/11; Park and Recreation Commis- sion of 8/12; Zoning Advi- sory 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 docu- ments were received and motion the documents were re- ceived and filed. Fiber Optic Conduit Proj- ect from Municipal Serv- ices Center to Kerper and 16th Street: City Manager advising that the contract for the Fiber Optic Conduit Project from the Municipal Services Center to Kerper Boulevard and 16th Street has been awarded to Volkens Excavating. Upon motion the documents were received and tiled. Fiscal Year 2008 Street Finance Report: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2008 Street Finance Re- port for submittal to the Io- wa Department of Trans- portation. 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 9th Street to 17th Street. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 310-08 Approv- ing the Iowa Department of Transportation Federal Aid Funding Agreement for the Locust Street Asphalt (HMA) Resurfacing Proj- ects, from 9th Street to 17th 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 Relo- cation Project: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of the publication of a Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Re- quest 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 Re- quest Release of Funds for the Five Points Building 316-OS Approving the ac- quisition of real estate lo- cated at 500 East 22nd Street in the City of Dubu- que was adopted. Grass and Weed Cutting Assessments: City Manag- er recommending approval of grass and weed cutting assessments. Upon mo- tion 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 assess- ments are payable and di- recting the Clerk to certify the schedule of assess- ments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof was adopt- ed. VISTA Expenditure Re- quest: City Manager rec- ommending approval of the contribution of $2,000 to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission as part of a cost-sharing effort to maintain the State-wide human rights Americorps VISTA program. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed, and ap- proved. 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 Entertain- ment District. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 318-08 Certifica- tion of the Warehouse Cul- tural 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 Man- agement Services to in- clude three management positions. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 319-08 Ap- proving the Third Amend- ment to the Management Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and First Transit, Inc. and Res- olution No. 320-08 Abol- ishing the Operations Su- pervisor 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, M............ •1..... ..... I....L~.... tional material distributed at the meeting, and Reso- lution No. 326-OS Approv- ing pre-annexation agree- ments between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and own- ers of property in Dubuque County, Iowa and setting a public hearing on the vol- untary annexation of cer- tain territory in Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopt- ed setting a public hearing for a meeting to com- mence at 6:30 p.m. on No- vember 3, 2008 in the His- toric Federal Building BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: En- vironmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: One 3-year term through Octo- ber 1, 2011 (term of O'Toole). Applicant: Ed- ward Cawley, 598 Need- ham Place. Mr. Cawley spoke in support of his ap- pointment. Human Rights Commis- sion: One 3-year term through January 1, 2011 (Term of Chatfield). Appli- cant: Jim Allan, 650 Hawk- eye Drive. Mr. Allan spoke in support of his appoint- ment. Library Board of Trustees (Mayoral appointment): One 4-year term through July 1, 2009 (Term of Hauder). Applicants: Mat- thew Seamer, 432 Summit Street; and Mike Willis, 1355 W. 5th Street. Mr. Willis spoke in support of his appointment. Appointments to the fol- lowing Boards/Commis- sions: Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: One 3-year term through October 1, 2011 (Term of Kloster- mann). 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 Cen- ter Planned Unit Develop- ment District: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a re- quest from the City of Dubuque/Dubuque Initia- tives to amend the Plan- ..o.~ I ~niT no„d.,.,n,onT lice 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 r ~ recommending approval. ~ { S S . Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents TN t Y and adopt Resolution No. 330-08 Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Carnegie Stout Public Library Renovation ,~TION OF r vr,LICATION Project. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 5- 0. Development of Specula- tive Building - Develop- ment Agreement: Proof of publication on notice of 'lerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa hearing to consider appro- val of a Development e Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation Agreement with Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa, LLC buque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby for the construction of a 200,000 square foot spec- ice was published in said newspaper on the following ulative industrial building in Dubuque Industrial Center and for which the charge is $385.34. W t d C't M r es an iy anage recommending approval. Motion by Connors to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and adopt Resolu- tion No. 331-08 Accepting the proposal from Spiegel ~ ~ ' Family Realty of Iowa for ~ / ~ / the purchase of property in ( fi~G%~'l/Ji( 2 ~~j~ the Dubuque Industrial ~ .. ~ / Center Urban Renewal / District in the Cit of Du- - Y buque, Iowa and approv- ing the Development Agreement with Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Mo- tion carried 5-0. Water Revenue Bonds: ar Public 111 and Proof of publication on no- y _ lice of hearing to consider - the issuance of not to ex- ceed $1,350,000 Water Revenue Bonds to pay the costs of water main re- placements and repairs, for Dubu e County, Iowa, 2 () ~~ construction of water main L~ ~ extensions, and the ac- ~~ ,~~y-s.,'h/ quisition and installation of ,/ pump station radio com- munications equipment and City Manager recom- Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, IOWA. mending 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 MAr=iY K. VYESTEf1MtYEl-~ exceed $1,350,000 Water '~.°~ Revenue Bonds. a~=~' COmml~ttlon Numbdr tf548t1r3 Seconded by Braig. Mo- "=~ - rv!v C'orr-n Fxp. f FF 1.201, lion carried 5-0. "' General Obligation Bonds - Bee Branch Project: Proof of publication on no- tice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to ex- ceed $4,000,000 General (lhlin~Tinn Rnnric fnr tho CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEgI distributed The Dubuqua ia and Reso- cil met in reg'08 Approv- at 6:30 p.m. o,ation agree- 15, 2008 in `n the City of Federal t: Mlia and own - Present: Ma/ in Dubuque Lynch, Count, setting a Braig, esnio on the vol- Lynch, Resnidtion of cer- tantager Van Mil in Dubuque City nttori was adopt - Absent: Public hearing Council Memt to com- Mayor Prop.m. on No - read the call'l8 in the His - this is a re wilding. discoalled for th MMISSIONS discussing were invited to which may pre Council before the Cit},ir desire to Invocation wre following Reverend er llssions: En - Westminster Stewardship Church mission: One PROCLAh Constitutionrowh Octo- tember 17 - 2pli (Termant: Ed- 598 accepted 598 Need- B t, 30 Mr. Cawley Walk-A-Thon lort of his alp- • 5, 2008) was its Commis - Sterling Aven.n ear mterm Sterling Oaks y Walk Day in Dar.Y 1,.2011 tober 5, 2008) 850 Hawk - son Maryann Appli- ed by Crop W 'Allan spoke oke Dubuque Syr hs app oint- chestra chestra Week of Trustees 12, 2008) was Jeff GoldsmitlPPointment): bury Road erm through CONSEN9(er Maof Motion by CIcat- 432 Summit ceive and filfMike Willis, ments, adopt Street. Mr. tions, and disc support of dicated. Se! su PP Braig. Connoi (#25) Amendr s to he s- fol- Transit Contrds the nvironmental for separate Jim Collins, L Advisory President, req One 3-year Petrakis Park October 1, Replacement of Kloster - held for sepzant: Wayne sion. Motion c2636 Queen Minutes by Braig to Submitted: Cis Klosterman 9/2; Environnnvironmental ardship Advisl Advisory sion of 9/2; Hor a 3-year Commission c October 1, and Recreatic'd by Jones. sion of 8/12; PARINGS sory Commis the rules Library Roarjed allowing ul August 28, 20iress the City Proof of C P9ustrial en - City Council nit rill Develop - of August 18, Proof of 2008 and Li: and Summary n notice of for Month En nsider a re- 2008 the City of Upon motic-que Initia- ments were rid, the Plan- tice 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 Specula- tive Building - Develop- ment Agreement: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider appro- val of a Development Agreement with Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa, LLC for the construction of a 200,000 square foot spec- ulative industrial building in , Dubuque Industrial Center West and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and adopt Resolu-' tion No. 331-08 Accepting the proposal from Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa for the purchase of property in the Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal r District in the City of Du- buque, Iowa and approv- ing the Development R Agreement with Spiegel r Family Realty of Iowa. 6 Seconded by Jones. Mo- c tion carried 5-0. Water Revenue Bonds: b Proof of publication on no- tice of hearing to consider 0 the issuance of not to ex- ceed $1,350,000 Water a Revenue Bonds to pay the it costs of water main re- 2 placements and repairs, 5 construction of water main 5 extensions, and the ac- quisition and installation of pump station radio tom- i munications equipment and City Manager recom- mending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and 1 file the documents and I 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. Mo- tion carried 5-0. General Obligation Bonds r - Bee Branch Project: Proof of publication on no- tice of hearing to consider s the issuance of not to ex- Ir ceed $4,000,000 General Pg z1_ nsI leg ty_ ee sd s8 fhf fd Ss bf ro le • Ire i- fy ty >h of l0 is a to re is I- re un- amending Ordinance Nos. '63-07, 20-07, 35-04, 30-82 and 66-89, as previously amended, providing that general property taxes lev- ied and collected each year on all property locat- ed within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District of the City of Du- buque, County of Dubu- que, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubu- que Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a spe- cial fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, includ- ing bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Ur- ban Renewal District. Seconded by Jones. Mo- tion carried 5-0. Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban Renewal District: City Manager rec- ommending adoption of an ordinance creating the tax increment financing district for the Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban Renew- al District. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and con- sider the first reading of a proposed ordinance pro- viding that general proper- ty taxes levied and collect- ed each year on all proper- ty located within the Dubu- 1L tional material distribul at the meeting, and Re: lution No. 326-08 Appn ing pre -annexation agn ments between the City Dubuque, Iowa and ov ers of property in Dubuq County, Iowa and settinc public hearing on the v untary annexation of c tain territory in Dubuq County, Iowa, was adol ed setting a public heari for a meeting to col mence at 6:30 p.m. on N vember 3, 2008 in the H toric Federal Building. BOARDS/COMMISSIOP Applicants were invited address the City Coun regarding their desire serve on the followii Boards/Commissions: E vironmental Stewards Advisory Commission: Oi 3-year term through Oct ber 1, 2011 (Term O'Toole). Applicant: E ward Cawley, 598 Nee ham Place. Mr. Cawl, spoke in support of his a pointment. Human Rights Commi sion: One 3-year ter through January 1, 201 (Term of Chatfield). App STATE OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: September 24, 2008, and for which the charge is $385.34. C PioaArtym-e_ 13;je Subscribed to before me, a pry Public in and for DubTvie County, Iowa, this 7x day of , 20 A Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. MARY K. WESTERMEYER Commission Numffnf 164885 My Comm. Exp. FEB. 1, 2011 IP\/HInn RIRnT Vn110O11Un O1_11 Ill, LI IC ,.,, CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS The Dubuque City Coun- cil 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 Man- ager Van Milligen; Assis- tant 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 (Sep- tember 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 (Oc- tober 5, 2008) was accept- ed by Crop Walk Chairper- son Maryann LoGuidice; Dubuque Symphony Or- chestra Week (October 7 - 12, 2008) was accepted by Jeff Goldsmith, 2728 As- bury Road CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Connors to re- ceive and file the docu- ments, adopt the resolu- tions, and dispose of as in- dicated. 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 discus- sion. Motion carried 5-0 Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council of 9/2; Environmental Stew- ardship Advisory Commis- sion of 9/2; Human Rights Commission of 8/11; Park and Recreation Commis- sion of 8/12; Zoning Advi- sory 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 docu- ments 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 vehi- cle damage. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and refer- red to the City Attorney. City Attorney advising that the following claim has been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Io- wa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Mary Zapf for vehicle damage City Attorney recom- mending denial of the claim of Theresa Walsh for a parking violation. City Attorney recom- mending settlement of the claim of Dennis Roling for property damage. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and concurred. University of Dubuque Fireworks: Communication from Steve Kelley and Lindsey Konken, University of Dubuque, requesting permission to display fire- works on Saturday, Octo- ber 17, 2008. Upon motion the document was re- ceived, filed, and ap- proved. Board and Commission Resignations: Kelly Larson, Human Rights Director, advising that Dan Chatfield has verbally resigned from the Human Rights Com- mission due to his reloca- tion out of the City. Communication from Amy Weber submitting her resignation from the Arts and Cultural Advisory Af- fairs Commission effective August 22, 2008. Communication from Sis- ter Mary Clare O'Toole submitting her resignation from the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission. Communication from Becky Hauder submitting her resignation from the Li- brary Board effective Au- gust 22, 2008.` Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and the resignations accepted. Citizen Petition: Commu- nication from Charles T. Piekenbrock submitting a petition for the repair of Ramona Street and Pame- la 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 Cor- poration, advising that Black Hills will continue to Kennedy Road Fiber Optic Conduit Project has been awarded to Volkens Exca- vating, Inc. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed. Fiber Optic Conduit Proj- ect from Municipal Serv- ices Center to Kerper and 16th Street: City Manager advising that the contract for the Fiber Optic Conduit Project from the Municipal Services Center to Kerper Boulevard and 16th Street has been awarded to Volkens Excavating. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Fiscal Year 2008 Street Finance Report: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2008 Street Finance Re- port for submittal to the Io- wa Department of Trans- portation. 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 (I DOT) Funding Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Locust Street Resurfacing Project from 9th Street to 17th Street. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 310-08 Approv- ing the. Iowa Department of Transportation Federal Aid Funding Agreement for the Locust Street Asphalt (HMA) Resurfacing Proj- ects, from 9th Street to 17th 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 Relo- cation Project: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of the publication of a Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Re- quest 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 Re- quest Release of Funds for the Five Points Building Relocation Project was adopted. Consolidated Annual Per- formance and Evaluation Report (CAPER): City Man- ager recommending ap- proval 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 Develop- ment Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 312-08 Authorizing the submission of a Consoli- dated 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 Prob- lem Property Assess- ments: City Manager rec- ommending approval of vacant and abandoned building and problem property assessments. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 313-08 Adopting the schedule of assessments for the vacant and aban- doned building and prob- lem property charges specifying the number of annual installments into which assessments are divided, the interest on all unpaid installments, the time when the assess- ments are payable and di- recting the Clerk to certify the schedule of assess- ments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof was adopt- ed. Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement: City Manager recommend- ing approval of an Amend- ment to the Collective Bar- gaining Agreement be- tween the City of Dubuque and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #758, effective Octo- ber 1, 2008 through Sep- tember 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 docu- ments were received, filed, and approved. Part -Time Custodian I - Municipal Services Center: City Manager recommend- ing approval of an Amend- ment to the Collective Bar- gaining Agreement be- tween the City of Dubuque and the Teamsters Local Union No. 421 to add the classification of Custodian I to the agreement as- signed to Salary Grade GD-03. Upon motion the documents were received, 316-08 Approving the ac- quisition of real estate lo- cated at 500 East 22nd Street in the City of Dubu- que was adopted. Grass and Weed Cutting Assessments: City Manag- er recommending approval of grass and weed cutting assessments. Upon mo- tion 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 assess- ments are payable and di- recting the Clerk to certify the schedule of assess- ments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof was adopt- ed. VISTA Expenditure Re- quest: City Manager rec- ommending approval of the contribution of $2,000 to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission as part of a cost -sharing effort to maintain the State-wide human rights Americorps VISTA program. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed, and ap- proved. 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 Entertain- ment District. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 318-08 Certifica- tion of the Warehouse Cul- tural 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 Man- agement Services to in- clude three management positions. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 319-08 Ap- proving the Third Amend- ment to the Management Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and First Transit, Inc. and Res- olution No. 320-08 Abol- ishing the Operations Su- pervisor 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 em- ployees. Motion carried 5- 0. 2008 Justice Assistance Grant: City Manager rec- ommending approval of the acceptance of the 2008 Edward Byrne Me- morial 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 re- ceived for the Petrakis Park Infield Turf Replace- ment Project. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 321-08 Re- jecting the contract bid proposal for the Petrakis Field Infield Turf Replace- ment Project. Seconded by Jones. Loras College President Jim Collins stat- ed 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 Lo- ras College logo could not be placed on the field and the dugout signage was to be removed. Motion car- ried 5-0. Liquor License Transfer: Request of Loras College to transfer their liquor li- cense to Wahlert Hall for a one -day event on October 3, 2008. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Liquor License Applica- tions: City Manager rec- ommending approval of annual liquor license re- newals as submitted. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 322-08 Granting the issu- ance of one renewal li- cense 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 Li- cense to Angie's Bar, A & B Tap, Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Restaurant and Happy's Place; Special Class "C" (BW) Liquor Li- cense to Tri-State Blind Society; and Class "WCN" (Native Wine) License to Stone Cliff Winery (1-Day Outdoor Sale) were adopt- ed. ITEMS TO BE SET FOR ll tribut d Re: Aoph tional material distributed at the meeting, and Reso- lution No. 326-08 Approv- ing pre -annexation agree- ments between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and own- ers of property in Dubuque County, Iowa and setting a public hearing on the vol- untary annexation of cer- tain territory in Dubuque County, Iowa, was adopt- ed setting a public hearing for a meeting to com- mence at 6:30 p.m. on No- vember 3, 2008 in the His- toric Federal Building. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions: En- vironmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: One 3-year term through Octo- ber 1, 2011 (Term of O'Toole). Applicant: Ed- ward Cawley, 598 Need- ham Place. Mr. Cawley spoke in support of his ap- pointment. Human Rights Commis- sion: One 3-year term through January 1, 2011 (Term of Chatfield). Appli- cant: Jim Allan, 850 Hawk - eye Drive. Mr. Allan spoke in support of his appoint- ment. Library Board of Trustees (Mayoral appointment): One 4-year term through July 1, 2009 (Term of Hauder). Applicants: Mat- thew Seamer, 432 Summit Street; and Mike Willis, 1355 W. 5th Street. Mr. Willis spoke in support of his appointment. Appointments to the fol- lowing Boards/Commis- sions: Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: One 3-year term through October 1, 2011 (Term of Kloster- mann). Applicant: Wayne Klostermann, 2636 Queen Street. Motion by Braig to appoint Wayne Klosterman to the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission for a 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 Cen- ter Planned Unit Develop- ment District: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a re- quest from the City of Dubuque/Dubuque Initia- tives to amend, the Plan- ned Unit Development (PUD) District for the Du- buque Industrial Center, located on Chavenelle Road and the Northwest Arterial, to change the designation of property from open space to com- mercial and Zoning Advi- sory Commission recom- mending approval, with conditions. City Manager requesting that this item be tabled to November 17, 2008. Motion by Connors to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and table until No- vember 17, ;2008. Seconded by Braig. Mo- tion carried 5-0. Loras College - Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment: Proof of pub- lication on notice of hear- ing to consider a request from Jim Collins, Loras College, to amend the Lo- ras College ID Institutional District to allow a 32-unit Oaks Housing Project south of Byrne Oaks hous- ing complex and north of Rohlman Hall and Zoning Advisory Commission rec- ommending approval. Mo- tion by Jones to receive and file the documents and consider the first read- ing of a proposed ordi- nance amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by providing for the amend- ment of Ordinances No. 18-00, 01-02 and 11-06, and approving an amend- ed Campus Development Plan for the new Oaks Housing Project for the Lo- ras 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. Text Amendment - Rural Residential Overlay District (RROD): Proof of publica- tion 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 Ordi- nance to establish a Rural Residential Overlay District and Zoning Advisory Com- mission recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and consider the first reading of a pro- posed ordinance amend- tice 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 r A recommending approval. ii Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents TNrj`�J and adopt Resolution No. 1 11 11 330-08 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 Specula- tive Building - Develop- ment Agreement: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider appro- val of a Development Agreement with Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa, LLC for the construction of a 200,000 square foot spec- ulative industrial building in Dubuque Industrial Center West and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and adopt Resolu- tion 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 Du- buque, Iowa and approv- ing the Development Agreement with Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Mo- tion carried 5-0. Water Revenue Bonds: Proof of publication on no- tice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to ex- ceed $1,350,000 Water Revenue Bonds to pay the costs of water main re- placements and repairs, construction of water main extensions, and the ac- quisition and installation of pump station radio com- munications equipment and City Manager recom- mending 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. Mo- tion carried 5-0. General Obligation Bonds - Bee Branch Project: Proof of publication on no- tice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to ex- ceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for the Bee Branch Project and City Manager recommend- ing approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 333-08 In- stituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to ex- ceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. Seconded by Braig. Mo- tion carried 5-0. General Obligation Bonds - Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the is- suance of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obli- gation Bonds to provide funds for the Library Reno- vation Project and the Kephart Building renova- tions and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 334-08 Instituting pro- ceedings 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 Cen- ter West Urban Renewal District: Proof of publica- tion on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $3,100,000 General Obligation Bonds to pay the costs associat- ed with the North Siegert Farm demolition and grad- ing project at the Dubuque Industrial Center West (DICW) and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and adopt Resolu- tion No. 335-08 Instituting proceedings to take addi- tional action for the issu- ance of not to exceed $3,100,000 General Obli- gation 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 Commis- sion. 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 excep- tion to the City's Zoning Advisory Commission and {SS: ATION OF PUBLICATION :lerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa e Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation buque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby ice was published in said newspaper on the following , and for which the charge is $385.34. CS)1.-ezrYvkLe._ 1Z-4 ary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, 20 Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. MARY K, WESTERM YEi Commission NUrnb r 184885 My Comm. Fxp. FEB. 1, 2011 iinne nnrl rlicnncc of•Ncin dicated. 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 discus- sion. Motion carried 5-0 Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council of 9/2; Environmental Stew- ardship Advisory Commis- sion of 9/2; Human Rights Commission of 8/11; Park and Recreation Commis- sion of 8/12; Zoning Advi- sory 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 docu- ments 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 vehi- cle damage. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and refer- red to the City Attorney. City Attorney advising that the following claim has been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Io- wa, the agent for the lowa Communities Assurance Pool: Mary Zapf for vehicle damage City Attorney recom- mending denial of the claim of Theresa Walsh for a parking violation. City Attorney recom- mending settlement of the claim of Dennis Roling for property damage. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and concurred. University of Dubuque Fireworks: Communication from Steve Kelley and Lindsey Konken, University of Dubuque, requesting permission to display fire- works on Saturday, Octo- ber 17, 2008. Upon motion the document was re- ceived, filed, and ap- proved. Board and Commission Resignations: Kelly Larson, Human Rights Director, advising that Dan Chatfield has verbally resigned from the Human Rights Com- mission due to his reloca- tion out of the City. Communication from Amy Weber submitting her resignation from the Arts and Cultural Advisory Af- fairs Commission effective August 22, 2008. Communication from Sis- ter ' Mary Clare O'Toole submitting her resignation from the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission. Communication from Becky Hauder submitting her resignation from the Li- brary Board effective Au- gust 22, 2008: Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and the resignations accepted. Citizen Petition: Commu- nication from Charles T. Piekenbrock submitting a petition for the repair of Ramona Street and Pame- la 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 Cor- poration, advising that Black Hills will continue to serve the City of Dubuque under the franchise as- signed 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 recommend- ing 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 re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 307-08 Award- ing public improvement contract for the Fire Sta- tion No. 2 - John F. Ken- nedy Road Parking Lot Re- construction Project was adopted. Quince Street Under- ground Utility Reconstruc- tion 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 re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 308-08 Award- ing 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. (I1MH) nesurracing YrOj- ects, from 9th Street to 17th 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 Relo- cation Project: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of the publication of a Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Re- quest 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 Re- quest Release of Funds for the Five Points Building Relocation Project was adopted. Consolidated Annual Per- formance and Evaluation Report (CAPER): City Man- ager recommending ap- proval 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 Develop- ment Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 312-08 Authorizing the submission of a Consoli- dated Annual Performance and Evaluation Project (CAPER) for the period commencing July 1, 2007 and concluding June 30, 2008 was adopted. Vacant and Abandoned Building (JAB) and Prob- lem Property Assess- ments: City Manager rec- ommending approval of vacant and abandoned building and problem property assessments. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 313-08 Adopting the schedule of assessments for the vacant and aban- doned building and prob- lem property charges specifying the number of annual installments into which assessments are divided, the interest on all unpaid installments, the time when the assess- ments are payable and di- recting the Clerk to certify the schedule of assess- ments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof was adopt- ed. Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement: City Manager recommend- ing approval of an Amend- ment to the Collective Bar- gaining Agreement be- tween the City of Dubuque and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #758, effective Octo- ber 1, 2008 through Sep- tember 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 docu- ments were received, filed, and approved. Part -Time Custodian I - Municipal Services Center: City Manager recommend- ing approval of an Amend- ment to the Collective Bar- gaining Agreement be- tween the City of Dubuque and the Teamsters Local Union No. 421 to add the classification of Custodian I to the agreement as- signed to Salary Grade GD-03. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Purchase of Property - 2110 / 2112 Kniest Street: City Manager recommend- ing approval of the pur- chase 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 recommend- ing approval of the pur- chase 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 22nd Street: City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of property at 500 East 22nd Street as part of the acquisition program asso- ciated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. I me documents were re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 318-08 Certifica- tion of the Warehouse Cul- tural 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 Man- agement Services to in- clude three management positions. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 319-08 Ap- proving the Third Amend- ment to the Management Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and First Transit, Inc. and Res- olution No. 320-08 Abol- ishing the Operations Su- pervisor 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 em- ployees. Motion carried 5- 0. 2008 Justice Assistance Grant: City Manager rec- ommending approval of the acceptance of the 2008 Edward Byrne Me- morial 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 re- ceived for the Petrakis Park Infield Turf Replace- ment Project. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 321-08 Re- jecting the contract bid proposal for the Petrakis Field Infield Turf Replace- ment Project. Seconded by Jones. Loras College President Jim Collins stat- ed 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 Lo- ras College logo could not be placed on the field and the dugout signage was to be removed. Motion car- ried 5-0. Liquor License Transfer: Request of Loras College to transfer their liquor li- cense to Wahlert Hall for a one -day event on October 3, 2008. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Liquor License Applica- tions: City Manager rec- ommending approval of annual liquor license re- newals as submitted. Upon motion the docu- ments Amendment to Ice Har- bor Lease: City Manager recommending that a pub- lic hearing be set for Octo- ber 6, 2008 to consider an amendment to the Ice Har- bor Lease with the Dubu- que County Historical So- ciety. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 325-08 Resolution of Intent to dispose of an in- terest in real property by Third Amendment to Lease between the City of Dubu- que, Iowa and Dubuque County Historical Society was adopted setting a public hearing for a meet- ing to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 6, 2008 in the Historic Federal Build- ing. Annexation of Property: City Manager recommend- ing 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 addi- 11355 W 5th Street. Mr. Willis spoke In support of his appointment. Appointments to the fol- lowing Boards/Commis- sions: Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: One 3-year term through October 1, 2011 (Term of Kloster- mann). Applicant: Wayne Klostermann, 2636 Queen Street. Motion by Braig to appoint Wayne Klosterman to the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission for a 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 Cen- ter Planned Unit Develop- ment District: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a re- quest from the City of Dubuque/Dubuque Initia- tives to amend, the Plan- ned Unit Development ' (PUD) District for the Du- buque Industrial Center, located on Chavenelle Road and the Northwest Arterial, to change the designation of property from open space to com- mercial and Zoning Advi- sory Commission recom- mending approval, with conditions. City Manager requesting that this item be tabled to November 17, 2008. Motion by Connors to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and table until No- vember 17, 2008. Seconded by Braig. Mo- tion carried 5-0. Loras College - Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment: Proof of pub- lication on notice of hear- ing to consider a request from Jim Collins, Loras College, to amend the Lo- ras College ID Institutional District to allow a 32-unit Oaks Housing Project south of Byrne, Oaks hous- ing complex and north of Rohlman Hall and Zoning Advisory Commission rec- ommending approval. Mo- tion by Jones to receive and file the documents and consider the first read- ing of a proposed ordi- nance amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by providing for the amend- ment of Ordinances No. 18-00, 01-02 and 11-06, and approving an amend- ed Campus Development Plan for the new Oaks Housing Project for the Lo- ras 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. Text Amendment - Rural Residential Overlay District (RROD): Proof of publica- tion 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 Ordi- nance to establish a Rural Residential Overlay District and Zoning Advisory Com- mission recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and consider the first reading of a pro- posed ordinance amend- ing Section 2.1 and Sec- tion 3-5.7 of the City of Dubuque Zoning Ordi- nance to establish a Rural Residential Overlay Dis- trict. Seconded by Connors. Planning Serv- ices Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report. Motion carried 5-0. Montcrest Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project: Proof of publication on no- tice of hearing to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost and Resolution of Ne- cessity for the Montcrest Street Sanitary Sewer Ex- tension Project and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 327-08 Ap- proving plans, specifica- tions, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Montcrest Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project; Resolution No. 328-08 With respect to the adop- tion of the Resolution of Necessity for the Mon- tcrest Sanitary Sewer Ex- tension Project; and Reso- lution No. 329-08 Approv- ing schedule of assess- ments and estimate of to- tal cost for the Montcrest Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. Seconded . by Braig. Motion carried 5-0. Carnegie Stout Public Li- brary Renovation Project: Prof of publication on no- Sarnnrinri 1- , .Inns_ NAn_ Water Revenue Bonds: Proof of publication on no- tice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to ex- ceed $1,350,000 Water Revenue Bonds to pay the costs of water main re- placements and repairs, construction of water main extensions, and the ac- quisition and installation of pump station radio com- munications equipment and City Manager recom- mending 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. Mo- tion carried 5-0. General Obligation Bonds - Bee Branch Project: Proof of publication on no- tice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to ex- ceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for the Bee Branch Project and City Manager recommend- ing approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 333-08 In- stituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to ex- ceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. Seconded by Braig. Mo- tion carried 5-0. General Obligation Bonds - Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the is- suance of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obli- gation Bonds to provide funds for the Library Reno- vation Project and the Kephart Building renova- tions and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 334-08 Instituting pro- ceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obligations Bonds. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 5- General Obligation Bonds - Dubuque Industrial Cen- ter West Urban Renewal District: Proof of publica- tion on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $3,100,000 General Obligation Bonds to pay the costs associat- ed with the North Siegert Farm demolition and grad- ing project at the Dubuque Industrial Center West (DICVV) and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Conhors to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and adopt Resolu- tion No. 335-08 Instituting proceedings to take addi- tional action for the issu- ance of not to exceed $3,100,000 General Obli- gation Bonds. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 5- O. 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 Commis- sion. 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 excep- tion to the City's Zoning Advisory Commission and Zoning Board of Adjust- ment 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 fol- low due process. Assistant City Attorney Tim O'Brien assured Council and Mr. O'Meara that the proce- dures of these two com- missions 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 Dubu- que a "Sex Offender Free Zone." Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents including addi- tional 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 enforce- ment. Police Chief Kim Wadding responded to questions from the City Council stating that law enforcement wants the ary Public in and for DubTve County, Iowa, Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. 'A* CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEE^"' The Dubuqu'I distributed cil met in re0' and Reso- at 6:30 p.m. 6)-08n agr ee - Federal 15, 2008 in 'n the City e- Federal Buildir and own - in Present: Maa in Dubuque Lynch, Coun and setting Braig, Conn a Lynch, Resnidtion of the vol- ager ager Van Mil in Dubuque cer- tant City Aftonin adopt- Absent: Public hearing Council Memtrg to com- Mayor Pro m. on No - read the cal w l$ in the His this is a re castes for thilding. MISSIONS discussing were invited to which may pre Council' before the Cit),ir desire to Invocation he following Reverend rissions: En - Church Westminster Stewardship i PROCLA ri ossion:One u h Octo- Constitution 9 tember 17 - 21 (Termlicant: of accepted d- 598 Need- B reet; , 30Mr. Cawley Walk-A-Thon Tort of his Walk -A -Than I ap- 5, 2008) was its Commis Cathie Avenr3 ear term Sterling Oaks�a-y 1 2011r Walk Day in -tfry tober 5, 2008)l ld). Hawk- sonli- ed by Crop VIP, Allan spoke Maryann his appoint- chestra Syr Week of Trustees 12, 2008) wasi ointment Jeff Goldsmiterm through CON SEC bury Road 3. (Term of icants: Motion by G 432 Summit Mat- ceive and adopt Willis, ments, adopt Street. Mr. tions, and disen su art of dicated. Se. pp Braig. Connors•to the fol- (#25) Amendr Transit Contrds/Commis- nvironmental for separate Advisory Jim Collins, L One 3-year President, req October 1, Petrakis Park Kloster, Replacement of held for sepiant' Wayne 2636 Queen sion. Motion c Minutes r by Braig to , Submitted: Klosterman Ci vironmental 9/2; Environan Advisory ardship Advisor a 3-year sion of 9/2; H. October 1, Commission d byJones. and Recreatir5-O sion of 8/12; ,ARINGS sory Commis-n the rules Library Boariin Update from ress allowing Jed allowng August 28, 20 City Proof of Pjustrial Cen- City Council of August 18,nit Develop Proof of Develop- 2008 and Li:: notice of and Eynnsider a re- 2008 for Moonthath nthe City of Upon motir"due Initia- the Plan- ments were i filed. development Notice of for the Du - Leonard W. Crial Center, vehicle dams Chavenelle Walsh for re' Northwest of towing change the Robert/BarbaPf property for propertace to com- USAA/Mary Zoning Advi- cle damage. pion recom- the documen)roval, with ceived and fik. red to the Cityr requesting City Attorrbe tabled to that the fol12008. has been refepnnors to re - Entity Risk Se the docu- wa, the agent )Ie until No - Communities 7, r2008. Pool: Mary Za Braig: Mo- damage )• City Attole - Planned mending deiment (PUD) claim of There'roof of pub - a parking violiice of hear - City Attofr a request mending settirllins, Loras claim of Denrlend the Lo- property dame Institutional Upon motifw.a 32-unit ments were r19 Project filed and conc Oaks hous- University Ind north of Fireworks: Co and Zoning from Steve mission rec- Lindsey KonkPProval. Mo- of Dubuque,; to receive permission to documents works on Sage first read- ber 17, 2008. Posed ordi- the documer'9 Appendix ceived, filed Ordinance) proved. )f Dubuque Board and linances by Resignations: the amend - Human Righ'ances No. advising that 1 and 11-06, has verbally n an amend - the Human pevelopment mission due t new Oaks tion out of the-t for the Lo- Communi Institutional Amy Weber slonded by resignation fr1as College and Cultural m Collins fairs Commiseort of the August 22, 20Pnance and Communicate Physical ter Mary Clger John submitting herovided a from the Ethe project. Stewardship ue Planning Commission. ager Laura Communised a staff Becky Haude questioned her resignatiorunit parking brary Board would be gust 22, 2008.ur students Upon moticn carried 5- ments were rnent - Rural filed and the accepted. >rlay District Citizen Petiti of publica- nication from)f hearing to Piekenbrock quest from petition for tPubuque to Ramona Streen 2.1 and la Court. Upoff the City of documents wring Ordi- and filed andllsh a Rural the City ManaPrlay District Black Hills Vrsory Com- Communicatidommendi ng Glynda Rahn by Jones Attorney - Blvd file the poration, add consider Black Hills wit9 of a Pro- , tice of hearing to consider 0 approval of the plans and -3 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 Specula- tive Building - Develop- ; ment Agreement: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider appro- , val of a Development ' Agreement with Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa, LLC for the construction of a 200,000 square foot spec- , ulative industrial building in Dubuque Industrial Center West and City Manager it recommending approval. Motion by Connors to re- 5 ceive and file the docu- ments and adopt Resolu- tion No. 331-08 Accepting the proposal from Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa for the purchase of property in �t the Dubuque Industrial I. Center Urban Renewal District in the City of Du- buque, Iowa and approv- ing the Development R Agreement with Spiegel I Family Realty of Iowa.6 Seconded by Jones. Mo-C tion carried 5-0. Water Revenue Bonds: la of publication on no- "r tice of hearing to consider 0 the issuance of not to ex- ,r ceed $1,350,000 Water Revenue Bonds to pay the a costs of water main re- 2 placements and repairs, 0 construction of water main 0 extensions, and the ac- quisition and installation of pump station radio com- munications equipment and City Manager recom- mending approval. Motion E 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. Mo- tion carried 5-0. General Obligation Bonds rf - Bee Branch Project: Proof of publication on no- , tice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to ex- Ir ceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for the Ir Bee Branch Project and .t City Manager recommend- ing approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file ,r the documents and adopt Resolution No. 333-08 In- stituting proceedings to take additional action for . the issuance of not to ex- ' ceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. Seconded by Braig. Mo- tion carried 5-0. General Obligation Bonds - Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the is- suance of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obli- gation Bonds to provide funds for the Library Reno- vation Project and the Kephart Building renova- tions and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 334-08 Instituting pro- ceedings 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 Cen- ter West Urban Renewal District: Proof of publica- tion on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $3,100,000 General Obligation Bonds to pay the costs associat- ed with the North Siegert Farm demolition and grad- ing project at the Dubuque Industrial Center West (DICW) and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Connors to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and adopt Resolu- tion No. 335-08 Instituting proceedings to take addi- tional action for the issu- ance of not to exceed $3,100,000 General Obli- gation 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 Commis- sion. 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 excep- tion to the City's Zoning :.,ace amen- i riovisory 3 it c 9 0 a 0 ie 8 0 Ic .0 ei c1 .0 .0 0 1e le Da sr tE Commission and .. State Legislature to im- prove laws and safety -free zones and that enforce- ment is not possible un- less someone has commit- ted a crime. Wadding add- ed that action is taken with suspicious persons. Jones stated that most sex of- fenses are committed by a familiar person and sug- gested the County Sheriff and Police Chief Wadding make a recommendation. Motion carried 5-0. Dubuque Main Street, Ltd.: Dan LoBianco, Presi- dent of Dubuque Main Street, provided a verbal quarterly report on the ac- tivities of Dubuque Main Street. Motion by Jones to receive and file the infor- mation. 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 lev- ied and collected each year on all property locat- ed within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District of the City of Du- buque, County of Dubu- que, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubu- que Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a spe- cial fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, includ- ing bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Ur- ban Renewal District. Seconded by Jones. Mo- tion carried 5-0. Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban Renewal District: City Manager rec- ommending adoption of an ordinance creating the tax increment financing district for the Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban Renew- al District. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and con- sider the first reading of a proposed ordinance pro- viding that general proper- ty taxes levied and collect- ed each year on all proper- ty located within the Dubu- que 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 Io- wa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubu- que Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a spe- cial fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, includ- ing 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 recommend- ing approval of the adver- tisement for the sale of $1,195,000 Water Revenue Bonds and the electronic bidding procedures and form of notice of sale. Mo- tion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 336-08 Directing the ad- vertisement for sale of $1,195,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2008D, and approving electronic bid- ding procedures. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 5-0. General Obligation Bonds - Advertisement for Sale: City Manager recommend- ing approval of the adver- tisement for the sale of $3,885,000 General Obli- gation Stormwater Bonds, Series 2008A; $3,290,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2008B; and $2,465,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Taxable Series 2008C and the electronic bidding proce- dures and form of notice of sale. Motion by Jones to receive and file the docu- ments and adopt Resolu- tion No. 337-08 Directing the advertisement for sale of General Obligation Stormwater Bonds, Series 2008A, General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2008B, and General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Taxable Series 2008C, in the aggregate principal amount of $9,640,000, and approving electronic bidding proce- dures. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 5-0. Application for Demolition Permit: City Manager rec- ommending approval of an amendment to the demoli- tion ordinance to require the applicant to notify ad- jacent property owners of the filing of an application for a demolition permit. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents bonds for the Dubuque In- dustrial 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 t considerconsa speciall of meeting E OF IOWA re consider approval of the request. Connors stated she was willing to support -Qj-f COUNTY the request. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Jones to go in- to closed session at 8:45 p.m. regarding pending liti- gation and property ac- quisition pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) 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 prop- er direction. There being no further business, upon motion the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk 1t 9/24 {SS: CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa z, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following ember 24, 2008, and for which the charge is $385.34. Subscribed to before me, a this 6 day of 5),,„,„, pry Public in and for Dubuu.e County, Iowa, 20 e Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. MARY K, WESTERMEYER Commission Numbaf 16M885 My Comm. Exp. FEB. 1, 2011 122UUaJ was Jeff Goldsmite' moth through bury Road (TermCONSENiof eMatf Motion by Gca 432 Summit ceive and Mike Willis, ments, adopt Street. Mr. tions, and disr support of dicated. Ser su pP Braig. Conno(t'to the (#25) Amend tS to th mi fol- Transit- Contrnvironm mis- for separate ntal Advisory Jim Collins, LOne 3-year President, req, October 1 Petrakis Park Kloster, Replacement of ant Wayne Kloster - held for secant: Queen sion. Motion c 638 Minutes Braig to Submitted: Cis Klosterman 9/2; Environnnvironmental ardship Advist Advisory sion of 9/2; Hor a 3-year Commission c October 1, and RecreatiPd by Jones. sion of 8/12; -5- . sory CommissINGS n the rules Library Boar " allowing Update from ied August 28, 201ressthe City Proof of Piustnal Cen- City Council nit Develo of August 18, p 2008 and Li.: Proof of and Summary notice of for Month Ennsider a re- 2008 the City of Upon motic-Eque India - id, the Plan- ments were filed. development Notice of for the Du - Leonard W. Crial Center, vehicle dams Chavenelle Walsh for re' Northwest of towing change the Robert/Barbarof property for propertace to com- USAA/Mary Zoning Advi- cle damage, pion recom- the documer>'roval, with ceived and file red to the be requesting City Afton tabled to that the fol(2008. has been refepnnors to re - Entity Risk Se the docu- wa, the agent until No - Communities 7 ;2008. Pool: Mary Za Braig'. Mot damage ). City Attole - Planned mending dement (PUD) claim of TherEroof of pub - a parking violiice of hear - City Atte'a request mending settNlliL ns, Loras claim of Denrtend the Lo- property dame Institutional Upon motiew a 32-unit ments were 09 Project filed and conc Oaks hous- University tnd north of Fireworks: Co and Zoning • from Steve mission rec- • Lindsey KonkJproval. Mo- • of Dubuque to receive t permission to documents works on Safe first read- _ ber 17, 2008. posed ordi- u the documeiig Appendix .1 ceived, filed Ordinance) proved. )f Dubuque Board and finances by Resignations: the amend - Human Rightances No. advising that [ and 11-06, has verbally n an amend - the Human pevelopment mission due t, new Oaks tioh out of the it for the Lo- Communi Institutional Amy Weber stonded by resignation fnas College and Cultural m Collins fairs Commisseort of the August 22, 20(inance and Communicate Physical ter Mary Goer John submitting he)rovided a from the Ethe project. Stewardship ue Planning Commission. ager Laura Communi,ded a staff Becky Haude. questioned her resignatiorunit parking brary Board (would be Center Urban Renewal District in the City of Du- 1, buque, Iowa and approv- ing the Development R Agreement with Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Mo-'C tion carried 5-0. Water Revenue Bonds: b� x Proof of publication on no- tice of hearing to consider 0 the issuance of not to ex- r ceed $1,350,000 Water a Revenue Bonds to pay the it costs of water main re- 2 placements and repairs, 0 construction of water main extensions, and the ac- quisition and installation of pump station radio com- munications equipment and City Manager recom- mending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and 1, adopt Resolution No. 332- 3 08 Instituting proceedings to take additional action ., for the issuance of not to exceed $1,350,000 Water Revenue Bonds. u Seconded by Braig. Mo- IC tion carried 5-0. General Obligation Bonds � - Bee Branch Project: 9E Proof of publication on no- tice of hearing to consider s� the issuance of not to ex- in ceed $4,000,000 General r r Obligation Bonds for the in Bee Branch Project and b: City Manager recommend- art ing approval. Motion by c, Connors to receive and file ni the documents and adopt >tt Resolution No. 333-08 In- stituting proceedings to take additional action for 3r the issuance of not to ex- ceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds. Seconded by Braig. Mo- tion carried 5-0. General Obligation Bonds - Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the is- suance of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obli- gation Bonds to provide funds for the Library Reno- vation Project and the Kephart Building renova- tions and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 334-08 Instituting pro- ceedings to take additional action fcr the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obligations Bonds. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 5- 0. General Obligation Bonds - Dubuque Industrial Cen- ter West Urban Renewal District: Proof of publica- tion on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $3,100,000 General Obligation Bonds to pay the costs associat- ed with the North Siegert Farm demolition and grad- ing project at the Dubuque Industrial Center West (DICW) and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Conhors to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and adopt Resolu- tion No. 335-08 Instituting proceedings to take addi- tional action for the issu- ance of not to exceed $3,100,000 General Obli- gation Bonds. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 5- 0. Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City eel within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District of the City of Du- buque, County of Dubu- que, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubu- que Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a spe- cial fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, includ- ing bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Ur- ban Renewal District. Seconded by Jones. Mo- tion carried 5-0. Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban Renewal District: City Manager rec- ommending adoption of an ordinance creating the tax increment financing district for the Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban Renew- al District. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and con- sider the first reading of a proposed ordinance pro- viding that general proper- ty taxes levied and collect- ed each year on all proper- ty located within the Dubu- que 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 Io- wa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubu- que Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a spe- cial fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, includ- ing 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 recommend- ing approval of the adver- tisement for the sale of $1,195,000 Water Revenue Bonds and the electronic bidding procedures and form of notice of sale. Mo- tion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 336-08 Directing the ad- vertisement for sale of $1,195,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2008D, and approving electronic bid- ding procedures. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 5-0. General Obligation Bonds - Advertisement for Sale: City Manager recommend- ing approval of the adver- tisement for the sale of $3,885,000 General Obli- gation Stormwater Bonds, Series 2008A; $3,290,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2008B; and $2,465,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Taxable Series 2008C and the electronic bidding proce- dures and form of notice of sale. Motion by Jones to receive and file the docu- ments and adopt Resolu- tion 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 proce- dures. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 5-0. Application for Demolition Permit: City Manager rec- ommending approval of an amendment to the demoli- tion ordinance to require the applicant to notify ad- jacent property owners of the filing of an application for a demolition permit. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and consider the first read- ing of a proposed ordi- nance amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordi- nances Section 11-57 Ap- plication 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. Motibn 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 con- ference 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 at- tendance to introduce themselves. PUBLIC INPUT Greater Dubuque Devel- opment Corporation Exec- utive Director Rick Dickinson thanked the City Council for their recent ap- proval of the development agreement with Speigel Family Realty and their ;commitment to the sale of n 9 0. )I a L 0 Subscribed to before me, a ary Public in and for Dubu e County, Iowa, this c,46i4 day of , 20 Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. MARY K, WESTERMEYER Commission Ntmnnr 164885 My Comm. FxD. FEB. 1, 2011