10 20 08 City Council Agenda w/Icons
ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF
10/20/08
LYNCH
RESNICK
VOETBERG
BRAIG
BUOL
CONNORS
JONES
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
4:00 P.M. – SPECIAL SESSION – PURCHASE OF SERVICES POLICY
6:30 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2008
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Sister Mary Ann Zollman, President, BVM Center
PROCLAMATIONS
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Sisters of Charity BVM 175 Anniversary Week (October 26 – November 1, 2008)
Dubuque Weatherization Challenge Day (October 25, 2008)
Veterans Appreciation Month (November 2008)
Be a Santa to a Senior Month (November 2008)
BVM 175th Weatherization Veterans Be a Santa to a
AnniversaryChallenge DayAppreciation MonthSenior
CONSENT ITEMS
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and all consent
items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a
particular item. If you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the
microphone and be recognized by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from
the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
Cable TV Teleprogramming Commission of 7/1, 8/5 and 9/1; City Council of 10/6 and
10/13; Civil Service Commission of 8/28; Housing Trust Fund Committee of 6/18 and
8/22; Human Rights Commission of 9/8; Plumbing Board of 10/8; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 10/1; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 8/28 and 9/25
Proofs of publication of City Council proceedings of September 15 and 18, 2008 and
October 1, 2008
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Cable TV - 7/1Cable TV - 8/5Cable TV - 9/2City Council - 10/6City Council - 10/13Civil Service
Hsg Trust Fd - 6/18Hsg Trust Fd - 8/22Human RightsPlumbing BdZoning AdvisoryZBA - 8/28
ZBA - 9/25
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Teri Noel for property damage; Kevin and Heather Sargent for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Kevin and
Heather Sargent for vehicle damage; Jane Spurling for vehicle damage.
City Attorney recommending that the claim of Teri Noel for property damage be referred
to Tricor Insurance and Financial Services, insurer for Fred Jackson Tuckpointing.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
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Claims - ICAPClaim - Referred
3. Civil Service Commission
Loras Kluesner submitting his resignation from the Civil Service Commission effective
immediately (October 3, 2008).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
Civil Service Ltr
4. Alternative Service Concepts (ASC) Fee Renewal – Workers’ Compensation
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal rates from Alternative Service
Concepts (ASC) for the City’s workers’ compensation claims administrator.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Workers Comp - Alternative Services
Workers Comp - MVM
Staff MemoProposal
Memo
5. Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and Stormwater Collection Accounts
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of delinquent water, sewer,
refuse and stormwater collection accounts to the Dubuque County Treasurer.
RESOLUTION
Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for delinquent water, refuse,
sewer and stormwater collection accounts and specifying the number of annual
installments into which assessments are divided, the interest on all unpaid installments,
the time when the assessments are payable and directing the Clerk to certify the
schedule of assessments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Accounts - MVM Accounts - Staff Accounts -
MemoMemoResolution
6. Canadian Pacific Railroad
Communication from Fred Green, President and CEO of Canadian Pacific Railroad,
advising that the US Surface Transportation Board has approved Canadian Pacific’s
application to acquire control of the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern (DM&E) and the Iowa,
Chicago & Eastern (IC&E) Railroads.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Canadian Pacific Ltr
7. Citizen Communication
Communication from Greg and Peggy Stover, 1145 Locust Street, requesting to vacate
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and purchase a piece of City-owned land at the base of the retaining wall located at 11
Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Stover Ltr
8. Iowa Department of Public Health
Communication from the Iowa Department of Pubic Health advising that the US Public
Health Service Centers for Disease Control has recognized the City’s Water
Department staff for consistently maintaining the fluoride level in the water system
within the range considered optimum for the prevention of tooth decay.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
IDPH Ltr / Award
9. Plat of Survey – Fountain Hill Subdivision No. 3
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of Fountain
Hill Subdivision No. 3, located north of Roosevelt Road, as requested by Dave
Schneider.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Plat of Survey of Fountain Hill Subdivision No. 3 in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Fountain Hill - ZAC Fountain Hill - Staff Fountain Hill - Vicinity Fountain Hill - Fountain Hill - Plat
LtrMemoMapResolution
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10. Final Plat – Graf Farm Subdivision
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Final Plat of Graf Farm
Subdivision, located on Humke Road in Dubuque County, as requested by James Graf.
RESOLUTION
Approving the final plat of Graf Farm Subdivision in Dubuque County,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Graf Farm - ZAC LtrGraf Farm - Staff Graf Farm - Vicinity Graf Farm - Graf Farm - Plat
MemoMapResolution
11. Federal Building – Exterior Window Lead Abatement Removal and Painting, and
Renovated Areas Window Repair, Glass Replacement, Interior Window Lead Paint
Removal and Painting Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Federal Building Exterior Window Lead
Paint Removal and Painting, and Renovated Areas Window Repair, Glass
Replacement, Interior Window Lead Paint Removal and Painting Project as completed
by Tricon General Construction.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Federal Building Exterior Window Lead Paint Removal
and Painting, and Renovated Areas Window Repair, Glass Replacement, Interior
Window Lead Paint Removal and Painting Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Federal Bldg - MVM Federal Bldg - Staff Federal Bldg -
MemoMemoResolution
12. Plymouth Court Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Plymouth Court Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project as completed by Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Co., Inc., in the final
contract amount of $69,792.34.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Plymouth Court Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Plymouth Ct - MVM Plymouth Ct - Staff Plymouth Ct -
MemoMemoResolution
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13. Rhomberg Avenue Alley Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Rhomberg Avenue Alley Sanitary
Sewer Reconstruction Project as completed by Top Grade Excavating, Inc., in the final
contract amount of $72,962.64.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Rhomberg Avenue Alley Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Rhomberg - MVM Rhomberg - Staff Rhomberg -
MemoMemoResolution
14. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Purchase of Property Owned by Junnie
and Rich’s Coin Partnership
City Manager recommending approval of the acquisition of real estate owned by Junnie
and Rich’s Coin Partnership in connection with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration
Project.
RESOLUTION
Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Junnie and Rich’s
Coin Partnership in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (Lot 319)
RESOLUTION
Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Junnie and Rich’s
Coin Partnership in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (Lot 353)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Junnie and Rich - Junnie & Rich - Staff Junnie & Rich - Junnie & Rich -
MVM MemoMemoResolution #1Resolution #2
15. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Purchase of Property Owned by Milton E.
Schwartz
City Manager recommending approval of the acquisition of real estate owned by Milton
E. Schwartz in connection with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION
Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by Milton E. Schwartz in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Schwartz - MVM Schwartz - Staff Schwartz -
MemoMemoResolution
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16. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project – Purchase of Property Owned by G & S
Real Estate
City Manager recommending approval of the acquisition of real estate owned by G & S
Real Estate in connection with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION
Approving the acquisition of real estate owned by G & S Real Estate in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
G & S - MVM MemoG & S - Staff MemoG & S - Resolution
17. Purchase of Property – 2241 Prince Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 2241 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 2241 Prince Street in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
2241 Prince - MVM 2241 Prince - Staff 2241 Prince -
MemoMemoResolution
18. Former Kephart Building Improvements – Consultant Selection
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of The Durrant Group to provide
architectural and construction administration services associated with the Kephart
Building Improvement Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Kephart Bldg - MVM Kephart Bldg - Staff
MemoMemo
19. Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial) – Request for Proposals
City Manager recommending approval to initiate the Request for Proposals process for
professional consultant services to complete the final design and to develop
construction documents for the Iowa Highway 32 (Southwest Arterial) Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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RFP - MVM MemoRFP - Staff Memo
20. Emergency Repairs of Retaining Wall at 1695 Garfield Avenue
City Manager recommending approval of emergency repairs to the retaining wall at
1695 Garfield Avenue.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing emergency repairs to the retaining wall at 1695 Garfield
Avenue
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Retaining Wall - Retaining Wall -
Retaining Wall - MVM Retaining Wall - Staff Retaining Wall - 9/3/02 Council
PhotoAgreement
MemoMemoResolutionMinutes
Wall - 2002
Correspondence
21. Warehouse Cultural and Entertainment District Application
Letters of support from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, Dubuque
Area Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau for the
designation of the Warehouse District as a State Cultural and Entertainment District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Ltrs of Support
22. Fiscal Year 2008 / 2009 School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2008 / 2009 School Resource
Officer Agreement between the City of Dubuque Police Department and the Dubuque
Community School District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
SRO - MVM MemoSRO - Staff MemoSRO Agreement
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23. General Obligation Bonds – Bee Branch Project – Series 2008A
City Manager recommending approval of suggested proceedings to complete the action
required for the issuance of not to exceed $3,885,000 General Obligation Bonds for the
Bee Branch Project.
RESOLUTION
Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Des Moines, Iowa,
to serve as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent, approving the paying agent
and bond registrar and transfer agent agreement and authorizing the execution of the
agreement
RESOLUTION
Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $3,885,000 General
Obligation Stormwater Bonds, Series 2008A and levying a tax to pay the bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Series 2008A - Noth
Series 2008A - MVM Series 2008A - Staff Series 2008A - Series 2008A -
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MemoMemoResolution #1Resolution #2
24. General Obligation Bonds – Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District – Series
2008B
City Manager recommending approval of suggested proceedings to complete the action
required for the issuance of $3,290,000 to provide funds for the Library Renovation
Project and the Kephart Building renovations.
RESOLUTION
Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Des Moines, Iowa,
to serve as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent, approving the paying agent
and bond registrar and transfer agent agreement and authorizing the execution of the
agreement
RESOLUTION
Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $3,290,000 General
Obligations Bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Series 2008B - Noth
Series 2008B - MVM Series 2008B - Staff Series 2008B - Series 2008B -
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MemoMemoResolution #1Resolution #2
25. General Obligation Bonds – Dubuque Industrial Center West Urban Renewal
District – Series 2008C
City Manager recommending approval of suggested proceedings to complete the action
required for the issuance of $3,100,000 General Obligation Bonds to pay the costs
associated with the North Siegert Farm demolition and grading project at the Dubuque
Industrial Center West (DICW).
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RESOLUTION
Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Des Moines, Iowa,
to serve as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent, approving the paying agent
and bond registrar and transfer agent agreement and authorizing the execution of the
agreement
RESOLUTION
Authorizing and providing for the issuance of $2,465,000 General
Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Taxable Series 2008C, and levying a tax to pay the
bonds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Series 2008C - Noth
Series 2008C - MVM Series 2008C - Staff Series 2008C - Series 2008C -
Ltr
MemoMemoResolution #1Resolution #2
26. Water Revenue Bonds – Series 2008D
City Manager recommending approval of suggested proceedings to complete the action
required for the issuance of $1,195,000 Water Revenue Bonds
RESOLUTION
Appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Des Moines, Iowa,
to serve as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent, approving the paying agent
and bond registrar and transfer agent agreement and authorizing the execution of the
agreement
RESOLUTION
Relating to the issuance of Water Revenue Bonds by the City of
Dubuque under the provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa, authorizing and
providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $1,195,000 Water Revenue
Bonds, Series 2008D, and providing for a method of payment thereof, funding a debt
service reserve fund, and related matters
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Series 2008D - Noth
Series 2008D - MVM Series 2008D - Staff Series 2008D - Series 2008D -
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MemoMemoResolution #1Resolution #2
27. PEG Capital Grant Expenditure Requests
City Manager recommending approval of the Cable TV Tele-Programming Commission
recommendations for funding from the Public, Educational, and Government (PEG)
Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities in the amount of $47,000 for Loras
College to purchase equipment to produce programming in the field, and $6,000 for
Dubuque Community School District to purchase a non-linear editing system.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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PEG - MVM MemoPEG - Staff MemoLoras Grant DCSD Grant
ApplicationApplication
28. Identity Theft Prevention Program
City Manager recommending approval of the City’s Identity Theft Prevention Program
as required by the Federal Trade Commission’s Red Flag Rules.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Identity - MVM MemoIdentity - Staff Identity Theft
MemoPrevention Program
29. Public Service Announcement (PSA) Agreement – Lamar Companies
City Manager recommending approval of a Public Service Announcement Agreement
with Lamar Companies.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
PSA - MVM MemoPSA - Staff MemoPSA Agreement
30. Lease Agreement with Lamar Companies
City Manager recommending approval of a Lease Agreement with the Lamar
Companies to allow them to remain on the Bricktown parking lot recently purchased by
the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Lease Agr - MVM Lease Agr - Staff Lamar Lease
MemoMemoAgreement
31. Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) Childhood Lead Poisoning Funding
City Manager recommending execution of a contract with the Dubuque County Board of
Health for continued funding of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
(CLPPP) and a renewed agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) for
services related to the CLPPP.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
IDPH - MVM MemoIDPH - Staff MemoCounty Bd of Health VNA AgreementIDPH Lead Contract
Contract
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32. Government Finance Officers Association
Communication from the Government Finance Officers Association advising that Budget
Director Jennifer M. Larson has been presented the Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
GFOA Ltr / Award
33. Business License Refund
Request of L. Anthony Pfohl for a refund of the liquor license of The Julien Inn.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
34. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of one new permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette
papers to Awn Stop Mart #3
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Beer Permit to Happy Joe’s and a
Class “C” Beer Permit to Big 10 Mart and Awn Stop Mart #3
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Jumper’s
Sports Bar, Channel Inn Restaurant, Rainbow Lounge, L. May, Europa Haus and
Bierstube, and Fiesta Cancun Mexican Restaurant
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Resolution #2Resolution #3
Renewals - MVM Renewals - Staff Resolution #1
MemoMemo
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. First Amendment to Cooper Development, LLC Development Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for November 3, 2008 on the
loan assumption and the First Amendment to Agreement with Cooper Development,
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LLC to maintain the “Bricktown” parking lot located at the southeast corner of 3 Street
and Locust Street.
RESOLUTION
Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a Loan Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Initiatives and providing for publication of
notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
11/3/08
Cooper - MVM MemoCooper - Staff MemoCooper - ResolutionAmendment to Cooper - Agreement
Parking Agreement
2. Fire Headquarters Green Roof Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Fire
Headquarters Green Roof Project and that a public hearing be set for November 3,
2008 to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost, setting date of public hearing and ordering bids for the Fire
Headquarters Green Roof Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
11/3/08
Roof - MVM MemoRoof - Staff MemoRoof - Resolution
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.
Plumbing Board
Two 3-year terms through November 2, 2011 (Master Plumber Requirement, Terms of Gonner
and Willenborg)
Applicants: Stanley Gonner, 485 O’Neill Street
Harlan Willenborg, 3254 Lake Ridge Drive
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Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
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
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
(Held over from October 6, 2008
meeting)
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)
ACAAC ApplicationESAC Applications
Bd and Comm ListOverview SheetPlumbing Bd
Applications
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
1. Request to Rezone – Various Properties on University Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Carol Steckel
to rezone property located at 2624, 2635, 2635 ½, 2638, 2644, 2645, 2648, 2649, 2653,
2654, 2661, 2662, 2665, 2670, 2685, 2688, 2691, 2696, 2698, 2714 University Avenue
and Lots 1-7, 8 and 9 of Lenox Addition and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval with the condition that Lots 1-7, 8 and 9 of Lenox Addition be
excluded.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2624,
2635, 2635 ½, 2638, 2644, 2645, 2648, 2649, 2653, 2654, 2661, 2662, 2665, 2670,
and Lots 1-7, 8 and 9 of
2685, 2688, 2691, 2696, 2698, 2714 University Avenue
Lenox Addition
from R-2 Two-Family Residential District to R-1 Single-Family
Residential District
Or
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2624,
2635, 2635 ½, 2638, 2644, 2645, 2648, 2649, 2653, 2654, 2661, 2662, 2665, 2670,
2685, 2688, 2691, 2696, 2698, 2714 University Avenue from R-2 Two-Family
Residential District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A (Super Majority
Vote)
University - ZAC LtrUniversity - University - University - Staff University - Vicinity University - Street
ApplicationDocumentationReportMapMap
University - University - Suggested Motion
Ordinance #1Ordinance #2
2. Request to Rezone – Grady Family Trust / Betty Pothoff
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Grady Family
Trust / Betty Pothoff to rezone property located on Middle Road, west of Seippel Road,
from County R-2 to City AG Agricultural with an RROD Rural Residential Overlay
designation, in conjunction with annexation, and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located north of
Middle Road from Dubuque County R-2 Single-Family Residential District to City of
Dubuque AG Agricultural District with an RROD Rural Residential Overlay District
Designation, concurrent with annexation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Pothoff - ZAC LtrPothoff - ApplicationPothoff - Vicinity MapPothoff - Staff Pothoff - Rezoning Pothoff - Rezoning
ReportMap #1Map #2
Pothoff - OrdinanceSuggested Motion
3. Request to Rezone – Al and Theresa Merkes
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Al and
Theresa Merkes to rezone property located on Middle Road, west of Seippel Road, from
County R-1, R-2 and C-1 to City AG Agricultural with an RROD Rural Residential
Overlay designation, in conjunction with annexation, and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located south and
north of Middle Road from Dubuque County R-1 Rural Residential District, R-2 Single-
Family Residential District and C-1 Conservancy District to City of Dubuque AG
Agricultural District with an RROD Rural Residential Overlay District Designation,
concurrent with annexation
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Merkes - ZAC LtrMerkes - ApplicationMerkes - Vicinity MapMerkes - Staff Merkes - Rezoning Merkes - Rezoning
ReportMap #1Map #2
Merkes - OrdinanceSuggested Motion
4. Request to Rezone – Kerry Bowman
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Kerry
Bowman to rezone property located at 15615 Middle Road from County R-1 to City AG
Agricultural with an RROD Rural Residential Overlay designation, in conjunction with
annexation, and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 15615
Middle Road from Dubuque County R-1 Rural Residential District to City of Dubuque
AG Agricultural District with an RROD rural Residential Overlay District designation,
concurrent with annexation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Bowman - ZAC LtrBowman - ApplicationBowman - Vicinity Bowman - Staff Bowman - Rezoning Bowman - Rezoning
MapReportMap #1Map #2
Bowman - OrdinanceSuggested Motion
5. Request to Rezone – Elaine Kelly
City Manager recommending that the rezoning request for property owned by Elaine
Kelly at 13910 Whistlewind Lane be tabled until the November 3, 2008 City Council
meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Table
Rezoning - MVM
Rezoning - Staff
Memo
Memo
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6. Request for Text Amendment – City of Dubuque
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from the City of
Dubuque to amend the CS Commercial Service and Wholesale, LI Light Industrial, MHI
Modified Heavy Industrial, and HI Heavy Industrial Districts to allow “Passenger
Transfer Facility” as a permitted use and as a conditional use in the C-3 General
Commercial, C-4 Downtown Commercial and the C-5 Central Business Districts and
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Amending Sections 3-3.3(D), 3-3.4(D) and 3-3.5(D) of Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding passenger
transfer facilities as a conditional use In the C-3 General Commercial, C-4 Downtown
Commercial and C-5 Central Business Districts
ORDINANCE
Amending Sections 3-3.6(B), 3-4.1(B), 3-4.2(B) and 3-4.4(B) of Appendix
A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding
passenger transfer facilities as a permitted use in the CS Commercial Service and
Wholesale, LI Light Industrial, HI Heavy Industrial and MHI Modified Heavy Industrial
Districts.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Amendment - ZAC Amendment - Amendment - Staff Amendment - Amendment - Suggested Motion
LtrApplicationMemoOrdinance #1Ordinance #2
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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 – Brian Dorn
Communication from Brian Dorn to address the City Council regarding the Groveland
Place Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Dorn Ltr
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2. Adult Entertainment Ordinance
Assistant City Attorney recommending that the current Adult Entertainment Ordinance
be rescinded and a new Adult Entertainment Ordinance be adopted.
ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 31, Licenses and Miscellaneous Business
Regulations, of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by repealing Article X and
replacing it with a new Article X, Containing Sections 31.140 through 31.160,
Establishing Licensing Requirements and Regulations for Adult Entertainment
Establishments within the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Ordinance - O'Brien
Adult Entertainment Suggested Motion
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Ordinance
3. Carnegie Stout Public Library Renovation Project
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contracts 1-5, 7, 9, 10
and 12 contingent upon negotiation and execution of an agreement with the Library
Board of Trustees and the Library Foundation Board of Directors and rejecting the bids
and ordering re-advertisement for contracts 6 and 8 for the Carnegie Stout Public
Library Reconstruction Project.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contracts for the Carnegie Stout Public
Library Renovation Project
RESOLUTION
Rejecting the contract bid proposals for Contract No. 6 and Contract No.
8 for the Carnegie Stout Public Library Renovation Project and order that Contract No. 6
and Contract No. 8 be re-advertised for bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Library - MVM MemoLibrary - Staff MemoLibrary - Award Library - Re-Initiate Durrant Group Durrant Bid Tally
ResolutionResolutionRecommendation
Curtis Collection
Annual Pledge
Payments
4. Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development Tax Increment Financing Ordinance.
ORDINANCE
Amending Ordinance No. 66-97, Providing that general property taxes
levied and collected each year on all property located within the Amended and Restated
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Area of the
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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 Amended and Restated Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District Urban Renewal Redevelopment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
District - MVM MemoDistrict - Staff MemoDistrict - TIF Suggested Motion
Ordinance
5. Door-to-Door Sales License Ordinance
City Manager recommending adoption of a licensing requirement for door-to-door sales.
ORDINANCE
Establishing the requirement of a license for engaging in door-to-door
sales
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
License - MVM Memo
License - BAL MemoDoor-to-Door Sales Suggested Motion
Ordinance
6. National League of Cities
Communication from the National League of Cities requesting that the City name a
voting delegate and alternate for the upcoming Congress of Cities Annual Business
Meeting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
NLC Ltr
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.
Jeanne F. Schneider
October 16, 2008
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