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Proof of Publication City Council Proceedings 10 6 08CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINQS The Dubuque City Coun- cil met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on October 6, 2008 in the Historic Feder- al Building. Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Lynch, Resnick, Voetber~, City Manager Van Milligan, City Attorney Lindahl Absent: Council Member Jones Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session called for the pur- pose of discussing such matters which may proper- Iy come before the City Council. Invocation was provided by Senior Pastor Chip Oatto, Christ Church of Dubuque PROCLAMATIONS Trick or Treat Night (Oc- tober 31, 2008); Week without Violence (October 12 - 18, 2008) was accept- ed by Sr. Charla Bulko of the Dubuque Community Y; Save for Retirement Week (October 19 - 25, 2008) was accepted by Personnel Director Randy Peck; Disability Awareness Month (October 2008) was accepted by Arts and Hu- manities Month (October 2008) was accepted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chairperson Louise Kames; White Cane Safety Day (October 15, 2008) was accepted by Shirley Conrad, Vice President, Tri-State Blind Society; and Make-a-Will Month (October 2008) was ac- cepted by Library Directo- ry Susan Henricks. 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 Voetberg. Motion carried 6-0. Minutes and Reports ' Submitted: Arts and Cul- tural Affairs Advisory Com- mission of 7/22; City Council of 9/15, 9/18 and 10/1; Civil Service of 5/2; Electrical Code Board of 9/22; Housing Commission of 7/22; Library Board of Trustees of 6/24 and 7/24; Park and Recreation Com- mission of 9/9 Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of September 2, 2008 and List of Claims and Summa- ry of Revenues for month ending August 1, 2008. Upon motion the docu- ices for the use of Murphy Park for a holiday light dis- play. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Cedar Street /City Island Pumping Station Project: City Manager recommend- ing acceptance of the Ce- dar Street / City Island Pumping Station Project as completed by Portzen Construction of Dubuque Iowa, in the final amount of $1,441,581.41. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 343-08 Ac- cepting the Cedar Street / City Island Pumping Sta- tion Project was adopted. Legislative Correspond- ence: Communication to State Legislators thanking them for their support to secure funding assistance to return passenger rail service to Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. AmeriCorps School Dis- trict Contract: City Manag- er recommending approval of the AmeriCorps' Volun- teer Contract with the Du- buque Community School District. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Purchase of Property - 2345 Elm Street: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located at 2345 Eim 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. 344-OS Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2345 Elm Street in the City of Dubuque, Io- wa, was adopted. Purchase of Property - 2259 Prince Street: City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling lo- cated at 2259 Prince Street as part of the ac- quisition program associ- ated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 345-08 Approving the ac- quisition of real estate lo- cated at 2259 Prince Street in the City of Dubu- que, Iowa, was adopted. Purchase of Property - 505 / 507 East 22nd Street: City Manager rec- ommending approval of the purchase of a residen- tial rental dwelling located at 505 / 507 East 22nd Street as part of the ac- quisition program associ- ated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the docu- STA t ~: OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUN t Y CER>«r~CATION OF PUBLICATION I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a n~ W ~~,aper 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 foll„W;~,g dates: October 15, 2008, and for which the charge is $270.14. v , ~. ( i t1,1 LC 1.~~{" Subscribed to before me, a tar Public in and for Dubu le County, Iowa, this ~~~ day of ~ , 20 . No ary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. `""'"`•• MARY K. WESTERMEYER . C~mmissien Number 154885 ~cw, -My (`nm!71_.ExD, FEB. 1_,.2011 ulal 09Ua1C lV pl VVIUO LJ CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS The Dubuque City Coun- cil met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on October 6, 2008 in the Historic Feder- al Building. Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Lynch, Resnick, Voetber9, City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl Absent: Council Member Jones Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session called for the pur- pose of discussing such matters which may proper- ly come before the City Council. Invocation was provided by Senior Pastor Chip Gatto, Christ Church of Dubuque PROCLAMATIONS Trick or Treat Night (Oc- tober 31, 2008); Week without Violence (October 12 - 18, 2008) was accept- ed by Sr. Charla Bulko of the Dubuque Community Y; Save for Retirement Week (October 19 - 25, 2008) was accepted by Personnel Director Randy Peck; Disability Awareness Month (October 2008) was accepted by Arts and Hu- manities Month (October 2008) was accepted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chairperson Louise Karnes; White Cane Safety Day (October 15, 2008) was accepted by Shirley Conrad, Vice President, Tri-State Blind Society; and Make -a -Will Month (October 2008) was ac- cepted by Library Directo- ry Susan Henricks. 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 Voetberg. Motion carried 6-0. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cul- tural Affairs Advisory Com- mission of 7/22; City Council of 9/15, 9/18 and 10/1; Civil Service of 5/2; Electrical Code Board of 9/22; Housing Commission of 7/22; Library Board of Trustees of 6/24 and 7/24; Park and Recreation Com- mission of 9/9 Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of September 2, 2008 and List of Claims and Summa- ry of Revenues for month ending August 1, 2008. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed. Notice of Claims/Suits: Judith A. McMahon vs City of Dubuque - Grand River Center; Nationstar Mort- gage LLC vs Kevin Jerome Potter and City of Dubu- que Housing and Com- munity Development De- partment; Jane Spurling for vehicle damage; Deutsche Bank National Trust Company vs City of Dubuque, et al. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed and re- ferred to the City Attorney. City Attorney recom- mending denial of the claim of Leonard W. Dress, Jr. for vehicle damage. City Attorney recom- mending settlement of the claim, which was previous- ly denied, of Theresa Walsh for parking fines and towing expenses. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and concurred. State Historical Society of Iowa: Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the Dubuque Millworking His- toric District has been ac- cepted for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Upon mo- tion the document was re- ceived and filed. Montcrest Sanitary Sewer Extension Project: City new housing units in the downtown. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 341-08 Approv- ing a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and Lofts at Ca- thedral Square was adopt- ed. Greenfield Development, LLC: City Manager recom- mending approval of a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and among the Iowa De- partment of Economic De- velopment, the City of Du- buque, and Greenfield De- velopment, LLC to provide four new housing units in the downtown. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 342-08 Ap- proving a Housing Enter- prise Zone Program Agreement by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and Greenfield Development, LLC, was adopted. Agreement with Hillcrest Family Services: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of an agreement with Hillcrest Family Serv- ices for the use of Murphy Park for a holiday light dis- play. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Cedar Street / City Island Pumping Station Project: City Manager recommend- ing acceptance of the Ce- dar Street / City Island Pumping Station Project as completed by Portzen Construction of Dubuque Iowa, in the final amount of $1,441,581.41. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 343-08 Ac- cepting the Cedar Street / City Island Pumping Sta- tion Project was adopted. Legislative Correspond- ence: Communication to State Legislators thanking them for their support to secure funding assistance to return passenger rail service to Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. AmeriCorps School Dis- trict Contract: City Manag- er recommending approval of the AmeriCorps' Volun- teer Contract with the Du- buque Community School District. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Purchase of Property - 2345 Elm Street: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located at 2345 Elm Street, as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 344-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2345 Elm Street in the City of Dubuque, Io- wa, was adopted. Purchase of Property - 2259 Prince Street: City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling lo- cated at 2259 Prince Street as part of the ac- quisition program associ- ated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 345-08 Approving the ac- quisition of real estate lo- cated at 2259 Prince Street in the City of Dubu- que, Iowa, was adopted. Purchase of Property - 505 / 507 East 22nd Street: City Manager rec- ommending approval of the purchase of a residen- tial rental dwelling located at 505 / 507 East 22nd Street as part of the ac- quisition program associ- ated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 346-08 Approving the ac- quisition of real estate lo- cated at 505 / 507 East 22nd Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. Purchase of Property 2124 / 2126 Kniest Street: City Manager recommend- ing approval of the pur- chase of a residential rent- al dwelling located at 2124 / 2126 Kniest Street as part of the acquisition pro- gram associated with the Bee Branch Creek Resto- ration Project. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 347-08 Ap- proving the acquisition of real estate located at 2124 / 2126 Kniest Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. 28E Agreement - Iowa Al- coholic Beverages Divi- sion: City Manager recom- mending approval of a 28E Agreement with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Divi- sion regarding tobacco compliance checks. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Certificate of Completion - Chavenelle Warehouse Development: City Manag- er recommending approval of the issuance of a Certifi- 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: October 15, 2008, and for which the charge is $270.14. Subscribed to before me, a this 1 day of ?t-P�ub�lic in and for Dubu e County, Iowa, %`G��� , 20 1 Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. "'"`•, MARY K. WESTERMEYER Commission Number 154885 oV4 My Corm Fz_6_EE8.1_,2011 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS The Dubuque City Coun- cil met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on October 6, 2008 in the Historic Feder- al Building. Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Lynch, Resnick, Voetberg, City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl Absent: Council Member Jones Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session called for the pur- pose of discussing such matters which may proper- ly come before the City Council. Invocation was provided by Senior Pastor Chip Gatto, Christ Church of Dubuque PROCLAMATIONS Trick or Treat Night (Oc- tober 31, 2008); Week without Violence (October 12 - 18, 2008) was accept- ed by Sr. Cherie Bulko of the Dubuque Community Y; Save for Retirement Week (October 19 - 25, 2008) was accepted by Personnel Director Randy Peck; Disability Awareness Month (October 2008) was accepted by Arts and Hu- manities Month (October 2008) was accepted by Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chairperson Louise Karnes; White Cane Safety Day (October 15, 2008) was accepted by Shirley Conrad, Vice President, Tri-State Blind Society; and Make -a -Will Month (October 2008) was ac- cepted by Library Directo- ry Susan Henricks. 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 Voetberg. Motion carried 6-0. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cul- tural Affairs Advisory Com- mission of 7/22; City Council of 9/15, 9/18 and 10/1; Civil Service of 5/2; Electrical Code Board of 9/22; Housing Commission of 7/22; Library Board of Trustees of 6/24 and 7/24; Park and Recreation Com- mission of 9/9 Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of September 2, 2008 and List of Claims and Summa- ry of Revenues for month ending August 1, 2008. IInnn mntinn thw rt( LI- Manager recommending award of the public im- provement contract for the Montcrest Sanitary Sewer Extension Project to McDermott Excavating, in the amount of $54,310.83. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 339-08 Awarding public improvement contract for the Montcrest Sanitary Sewer Extension Project was adopted. Washington Neighbor- hood/Housing Trust Fund Application: City Manager recommending approval of a Housing Trust Fund Ap- plication to the Iowa Fi- nance Authority for $250,000 for continued support of homeownership activities in the Washing- ton Neighborhood. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 340-08 Approving commitment of matching funds for an ap- plication to the Iowa Fi- nance Authority (IFA) for State Housing Trust Funds was adopted. Lofts at Cathedral Square: City Manager rec- ommending approval of a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and among the Iowa De- partment of Economic De- velopment, the City of Du- buque, and Lofts at Cathe- dral Square to provide 25 new housing units in the downtown. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 341-08 Approv- ing a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and Lofts at Ca- thedral Square was adopt- ed. Greenfield Development, LLC: City Manager recom- mending approval of a Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement by and among the Iowa De- partment of Economic De- velopment, the City of Du- buque, and Greenfield De- velopment, LLC to provide four new housing units in the downtown. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 342-08 Ap- proving a Housing Enter- prise Zone Program Agreement by and among the Iowa Department of Economic Development, the City of Dubuque and Greenfield Development, LLC, was adopted. Agreement with Hillcrest Family Services: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of an agreement with Hillcrest Family Serv- ices for the use of Murphy Park for a holiday light dis- play. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Cedar Street / City Island Pumping Station Project: City Manager recommend- ing acceptance of the Ce- dar Street / City Island Pumping Station Project as completed by Portzen Construction of Dubuque Iowa, in the final amount of $1,441,581.41. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 343-08 Ac- cepting the Cedar Street / City Island Pumping Sta- tion Project was adopted. Legislative Correspond- ence: Communication to State Legislators thanking them for their support to secure funding assistance to return passenger rail service to Dubuque. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. AmeriCorps School Dis- trict Contract: City Manag- er recommending approval of the AmeriCorps' Volun- teer Contract with the Du- buque Community School District. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Purchase of Property - 2345 Elm Street: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located at 2345 Elm Street, as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 344-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2345 Elm Street in the City of Dubuque, Io- wa, was adopted. Purchase of Property - 2259 Prince Street: City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling lo- cated at 2259 Prince Street as part of the ac- quisition program associ- ated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 345-08 Approving the ac- quisition of real estate lo- cated at 2259 Prince Street in the City of Dubu- que, Iowa, was adopted. Purchase of Property - 505 / 507 East 22nd Street: City Manager rec- ommending approval of the purchase of a residen- tial rental dwelling located at 505 / 507 East 22nd Street as part of the ac- quisition program associ- ated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. I Innn mn+inn +ha 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: October 15, 2008, and for which the charge is $270.14. Subscribed to before me, a t Public in and for Dubugpe County, Iowa, this day ,� ,20 No`fary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. 1 MARY K, WESTF.rtirtl'I Commission Number 1548b', Mv_Cbimm F'x@__FEB. `1_,2011