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1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council of 11/17 and 11/21; Civil Service of 10/23; Library Board of Trustees of
8/28 and 9/25; Park and Recreation Commission of 11/12
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of October 28 and November 3, 2008
(Special Session and Regular Session)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Judith A. McMahon and Ronald J. McMahon for personal injury; Amanda Reynolds for
vehicle damage; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. City of Dubuque, et al; Irene Holz for
property damage; Grand Opera House for property 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: Gordon E. Mills
for vehicle damage; Judith McMahon for personal injury
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Communication from Patricia M. McCauley, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, advising that the City's Community Development Block Grant Program's
accomplishments for Program Year 2007 were satisfactory.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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4. Human Rights Commission
Communication from Vincent Vanden Huevel advising that he is not re-applying for an
additional term on the Human Rights Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. Citizen Communications
Communication from Fred Gross, 2997 Deerwood Circle, regarding trash on Coates
Street.
Communication from Amanda W. Benckhuysen, 1324 Tomahawk Drive, submitting a
petition requesting that a sidewalk be installed along Rockdale Road.
Communication from Dan Boge, Kane Development Corporation, requesting that the
City accept the entire completed sanitary sewer and water main system for Pine Knoll
Condominiums.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to the City Manager
6. Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation Project
City Manager recommending award of the contracts for Contract #6 (Flooring and Tile)
and Contract #8 (Elevator) of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation Project to
Commercial Flooring (Contract #6) and Tri-Con Construction (Contract #8).
RESOLUTION ~-~'~ Awarding public improvement contracts for the
Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
7. Iowa 32 Bike /Hike Trail -Request for Proposals
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals for
the design of the Iowa 32 Bike /Hike Trail, Phase 2.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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8. Town Clock Renovation Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Town Clock Renovation Project as
completed by Klauer Construction in the final contract amount of $266,063.00.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION ~ ,~`.~ Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
9. Purchase of Property - 2317 Elm Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 2317 Elm Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION ~ ~=~ '`~~ Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2317
Elm Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10. Purchase of Property - 2020 Kniest Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 2020 Kniest Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION F'`~`"~~"6-~=~_' Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2020
Kniest Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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11. Purchase of Property - 2238 / 2240 Washington Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 2238 / 2240 Washington Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION ~ Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2238
/ 2240 Washington Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
12. Authorized Depository Institutions
City Manager recommending approval of adding First Bank of Irving, Texas, as an
authorized depository institution for the City of Dubuque funds collected for dog and cat
licenses by PetData, Inc.
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Naming Depositories
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
13. New Market Tax Credits
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with Kutak Rock LLP for legal
services associated with securing New Market Tax Credits.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Amendment to Development Agreement for McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of a request from McGraw-Hill Companies for a
time extension to June 19, 2010 for the creation of jobs committed to in the June 2006
Development Agreement.
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RESOLUTION °`s~.'~'¢~ Approving the first amendment to the McGraw-Hill
Companies, Inc. Development Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Acceptance of Easement for Pedestrian 11Valkway
City Manager recommending acceptance of an easement for a pedestrian walkway
lying within the Northeast Iowa Community College Building as part of the skywalk
connection to the Iowa Street parking ramp.
RESOLUTION t°~~,~~ Acceptance of the grant of an easement for a
pedestrian walkway lying within the Northeast Iowa Community College Building
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Resolution of Support
Communication to the Members of the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Committee in
support of the Inaugural Parade participation by the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps.
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of Support for the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Mediacom
Communication from Mediacom advising the City of upcoming channel changes
effective on or about December 17, 2008.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Liquor License Transfer
Diamond Jo Casino (Portside) requesting to permanently transfer their liquor license
from 400 East Third Street to 301 Bell Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION r6F <,~ .~ Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to Hy-
Vee #2, Sam's Club, and Informed Buyers
RESOLUTION ~ ' ; r-~`}-'~ Granting the issuance of a Class "B" (Hotel/Motel)
Beer/Liquor License to Hotel Julien Dubuque; Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Las
Margaritas; Special Class "C" Liquor License to Cookin Something Up; Class "B" Wine
Permit to Cookin Something Up, Hy-Vee #2, and Sam's Club; and a Class "B" Native
Wine Permit to Dubuque Humane Society and Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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B0~4RDS/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.
Historic Preservation Commission - Langworthy District Interim Commissioner
One 4-year term through July 1, 2011 (Term of Cleek)
Applicant:
Eli Licht, 1759 Vizaleea Drive
Human Rights Commission
Three 3-year terms through January 1, 2012 (Terms of Allen, Wilberding, Vanden Heuvel)
Applicants:
Anthony Allen, 575 Almond Street
Terry Driskell, 249 York Street
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Katrina Wilberding, 3715 Asbury Road
Mediacom Charitable Foundation
Two 1-year terms through December 31, 2009 (Terms of Chavenelle and Twining)
Applicants:
Gail Chavenelle, 1155 Kelly Lane
Connie Twining, 421 North Booth Street . - ..
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Transit Board of Trustees
One 3-year term through July 30, 2011 (Term of Davidson)
Applicant:
John Curtis, 1951 Alta Vista
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ACTT®N ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council -public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
'I. Transit Consultant Recommendation f
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of LSC Transportation z ,_ ~.
Consultants to provide a comprehensive operational analysis of the Keyline Transit ~,'
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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2. Fire Department Ladder Truck and Pumper Truck Replacement
City Manager recommending approval to order a replacement ladder truck, which is
budgeted in Fiscal Year 2010, prior to December 31, 2008 in order to avoid price
increases.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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3. Winter Collection of Food Scraps and Yard Waste
City Manager recommending that the City provide for year round collection of yard
waste and food scraps and that the fee for an annual yard waste decal be increased
from $26.00 to $28.00.
ORDINANCE ~~~ Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
Section 40-39 Paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) Establishing year round collection of yard
waste and food scraps and increasing the annual yard waste decal fee for the collection
of yard waste from $26.00 to $28.00
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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4. Personnel Manager Randy Peck Selected for Dubuque Area Labor Management
Council Bob Bennett Award
Announcement that Personnel Manager Randy Peck has been selected for Dubuque
Area Labor Management Council's Bob Bennett Award for Good Faith in Collective
Bargaining.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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City Manager recommending that the second meeting in February be changed from
February 17, 2009 to February 16, 2009.
ORDINANCE ,.~°~,~ Changing the date for the second regular City Council
meeting I February 2009 from February 17, 2009 to February 16, 2009.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which are of
concern to that person and which are not an agenda item. Please take your place at the
microphone and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your comments; however,
no formal action may be taken at this time on your comments because of the notice
requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition -Chapter 21.5(1)(c)Q) 2007 Code of Iowa
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