2002 October Council Proceedings Regular Session, October 7, 2002 399
DUBUQUE
and suits be referred to the Legal Staff for
investigation and report. Seconded by
CITY COUNCIL
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
Corporation Counsel advising that the
following claims have been referred to Public
City Council, Regular Session, October 7,
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
2002
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Geraldine
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
Foley for vehicle damage; Rebecca Roepsch for
the Library Auditorium
personal injury, Victoria Sawvell for personal
injury, Peggy Weland for personal injury,
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
presented and read. Buol moved that the
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
communications be received and filed and
Nicholson, City Manager Michael Van Milligen,
concurred. Seconded by Markham. Motion
Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl.
carried 7-0.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
Corporation Counsel recommending that the
the regular session of the City Council called for
claim of Denise Kennedy for vehicle damage be
the purpose of acting upon such business which
denied, presented and read. Buol moved that
may properly come before the City Council.
the communication be received and filed and
concurred. Seconded by Markham. Motion
Invocation was given by Joellen McCarthy,
carried 7-0.
BVM, President of the Sisters of Charity, BVM.
Corporation Counsel recommending approval
Proclamations: Healthcare Quality Week
of the claim of Michael F. Delaney for vehicle
(October 13 – 19, 2002) received by John Knox,
damage and the Finance Director to issue
CEO of The Finley Hospital; YWCA
payment, presented and read. Buol moved that
Appreciation Month (October, 2002) received by
the communication be received and filed and
Jane O’Neill; and Make A Will Month (October,
concurred. Seconded by Markham. Motion
2002) received by Ken Werth.
carried 7-0.
CONSENT ITEMS
Citizen Communication: Communication from
Dow and Susan Prouty regarding the
Minutes Submitted: Cable Community
resurrection and reconstruction of the narrow
Teleprogramming Commission of 9/3 and 10/1;
gauge rail line from Dubuque to Cascade,
City Council of 9/16; Community Development
presented and read. Buol moved that the
Advisory Commission of 9/4; Downtown
communication be received and filed. Seconded
Planning Committee of 9/9; Environmental
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Stewardship Advisory Commission of 9/3; Five
Flags Commission of 7/22 and 7/30; Historic
Request to Purchase City-Owned Property:
Preservation Commission of 9/19; Human
Request from Douglas and Jean Kapp and
Rights Commission of 8/12; Park and
William and Carole Hartman-Kubler to purchase
Recreation Commission of 9/17, presented and
a portion of a City street/alley abutting their
read. Buol moved that the minutes be received
property between 1590 and 1600 Adair Street.
and filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion
presented and read. Buol moved that the
carried 7-0.
communication be received and filed and
referred to the City Manager. Seconded by
Proofs of publication of City Council
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Proceedings for 8/27, 8/29, and 9/3, presented
and read. Buol moved that the proofs be
Rip Row Valley Utilities Extension: City
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Manager recommending acceptance of the Rip
Motion carried 7-0.
Row Valley Utilities Extension Project in the final
contract amount of $83,115.12, presented and
Notice of Claims/Suits: Michael Delaney for
read. Buol moved that the communication be
vehicle damage; Geraldine A. Foley for vehicle
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
damage; Darryl Galle for property damage;
Motion carried 7-0.
Rebecca L. Griebel for vehicle damage; Denise
Kennedy for vehicle damage; Garry Pape for RESOLUTION NO. 521-02
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
vehicle damage; Portzen Construction for
nonpayment of work; Rebecca Roepsch for
Whereas, the contract for the Rip Row Valley
personal injury; Kris Weland for personal injury,
Utilities Extension Project has been completed
presented and read. Buol moved that the claims
and the City Manager has examined the work
400 Regular Session, October 7, 2002
and filed his certificate stating that the same has terms of the contract, plans and specifications
been completed according to the terms of the and recommends its acceptance.
contract, plans and specifications and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
recommends its acceptance. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY DUBUQUE, IOWA:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 1.That the recommendation of the City
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Manager be approved and that said
1. That the recommendation of the City improvement be and the same is hereby
Manager be approved and that said accepted.
improvement be and the same is hereby BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
accepted. Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City the contractor from the General Fund in amount
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to equal to the amount of his contract, less any
the contractor from the Water and Sewer Funds retained percentage provided for therein.
in amount equal to the amount of his contract, Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
less any retained percentage provided for October, 2002.
therein. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
October, 2002. Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 524-02
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
FINAL ESTIMATE
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Whereas, the contract for the Five Flags Paint
RESOLUTION NO. 522-02
Arena Ceiling and Walls Project has been
FINAL ESTIMATE
completed and the Engineer has submitted his
Whereas, the contract for the Rip Row Valley final estimate showing the cost thereof including
Utilities Extension Project has been completed the cost of estimates, notices and inspection and
and the Engineer has submitted his final all miscellaneous costs;
estimate showing the cost thereof including the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
cost of estimates, notices and inspection and all THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
miscellaneous costs; DUBUQUE, IOWA:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF is hereby determined to be $79,190, and the
DUBUQUE, IOWA: said amount shall be paid from the General
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement is Fund of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
hereby determined to be $83,115.12, and the Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
said amount shall be paid from the Water and October, 2002.
Sewer Funds of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
October, 2002. Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Rip Row Valley Ball Field Development
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Project: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the Rip Row Valley Ball Field
Five Flags - Paint Arena Ceiling and Walls Development Project in the final contract amount
Project: City Manager recommending of $111,418.49, presented and read. Buol
acceptance of the Five Flags – Paint Arena moved adoption of the Resolution. Seconded by
Ceiling and Walls Project in the final contract Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
amount of $79,190, presented and read. Buol
RESOLUTION NO. 525-02
moved that the communication be received and
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-
0. Whereas, the contract for the Rip Row Valley
Ball Field Development Project has been
RESOLUTION NO. 523-02
completed and the City Manager has examined
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
the work and filed his certificate stating that the
Whereas, the contract for the Five Flags, Paint same has been completed according to the
Arena Ceiling and Walls Project has been terms of the contract, plans and specifications
completed and the City Manager has examined and recommends its acceptance.
the work and filed his certificate stating that the
same has been completed according to the
Regular Session, October 7, 2002 401
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF John Bell Block Building: Historic Preservation
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Commission recommending approval of the
1.That the recommendation of the City nomination of the John Bell Block Building (1301
Manager be approved and that said – 1307 Central Avenue) to the National Register
improvement be and the same is hereby of Historic Places, presented and read. Buol
accepted. moved that the communication be received and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City filed and approved recommendation. Seconded
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
the contractor from the General Fund in amount
equal to the amount of his contract, less any Historic Bluffs Trail Project Grant Application:
retained percentage provided for therein. City Manager recommending approval of the
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of submission of a TEA-21 Grant Application for
October, 2002. construction of the Historic Bluffs Trail Project
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor which involves restoration of the Hodgdon Street
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk and Catherine/West Locust Street steps,
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. presented and read. Buol moved that the
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 526-02
FINAL ESTIMATERESOLUTION NO. 527-02
RESOLUTION APROVING THE SUBMITTAL
Whereas, the contract for the Rip Row Valley,
OF AN APPLICIATION FOR STATEWIDE
Ball Field Development Project has been
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUND-
completed and the Engineer has submitted his
ING TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
final estimate showing the cost thereof including
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE HISTORIC
the cost of estimates, notices and inspection and
BLUFFS TRAIL PROJECT
all miscellaneous costs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY Whereas, the Iowa Department of
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Transportation has announced the availability of
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Statewide Transportation Enhancement Funds;
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement is and
hereby determined to be $111,418.49, and the Whereas, the rehabilitation and operation of
said amount shall be paid from the General historic transportation structures and facilities for
Fund of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. pedestrians and bicycles are eligible activities
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of for enhancement funding; and
October, 2002. Whereas, design, engineering and
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor construction costs are eligible for enhancement
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk funding; and
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Whereas, the City has adopted Heritage Trail
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Master Plan that includes a trail system with
neighborhood linkages along West Locust Street
Amendment to Collective Bargaining and throughout the city.
Agreement Between the City and the Police NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Protective Association: City Manager THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
recommending approval of an amendment to the DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Section 1. That the Mayor is authorized to sign
City and the Dubuque Police Protective and submit this application to the Iowa
Association to accommodate the new four-day Department of Transportation for Statewide
(ten hour) work week, presented and read. Buol Transportation Enhancement Funds for the
moved that the communication be received and Historic Bluffs Trail Project.
filed and approved recommendation. Seconded Section 2. That the City Council authorizes the
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. City Manager to utilize budgeted Capital
Improvement Program funds to provide the
Ziepprecht Block Building: Historic match required by this program.
Preservation Commission recommending Section 3. That in the event said application is
approval of the nomination of the Ziepprecht approved, the City Council hereby provides its
Block Building (1347 Central Avenue) to the written assurance that the completed project will
National Register of Historic Places, presented be adequately maintained for its intended public
and read. Buol moved that the communication use for a minimum of twenty (20) years following
be received and filed and approved the project.
recommendation. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
402 Regular Session, October 7, 2002
Section 4. That the City of Dubuque agrees to Section 4. That the City of Dubuque agrees to
abide by all local, state and federal requirements abide by all local, state and federal requirements
applicable to the proposed projects. applicable to the proposed project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
October 2002. October 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) Bike/Hike Path Landscaping Gateways Grant Application: City
Grant Application: City Manager recommending Manager recommending approval of the
approval of the submission of a Federal submission of a TEA-21 Grant Application for
Recreational Trail Grant Application for landscaping of the gateways to the City located
construction of the Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) at Dodge and Locust Streets, the Port of
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Bike/Hike Path project, presented and read. Dubuque at 5 Street, and at 9 and 11 Streets
Buol moved that the communication be received adjacent to Highway 61/151, presented and
and filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion read. Buol moved that the communication be
carried 7-0. received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 528-02
RESOLUTION APROVING THE SUBMITTAL RESOLUTION NO. 529-02
OF AN APPLICIATION FOR FEDERAL RESOLUTION APROVING THE SUBMITTAL
RECREATIONAL TRAIL FUNDING TO THE OF AN APPLICIATION FOR STATEWIDE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUND-
FOR THE DUBUQUE HERITAGE TRAIL ING TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
EXTENSION: IOWA 32 (NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DUBUQUE
ARTERIAL) BIKE/HIKE TRAIL PROJECT GATEWAYS PROJECT
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Whereas, the Iowa Department of
Transportation has announced the availability of Transportation has announced the availability of
Federal Recreational Trail Funds; and Statewide Transportation Enhancement Funds;
Whereas, pedestrian and bicycle facilities are and
eligible activities for this funding; and Whereas, landscaping and scenic
Whereas, design, engineering and beautification are eligible activities for
construction costs are eligible for this funding; enhancement funding; and
and Whereas, design, engineering and
Whereas, the City has adopted a construction costs are eligible for enhancement
Comprehensive Plan that identified a funding; and
community-wide bike/pedestrian network that Whereas, the City has a Downtown Circulation
includes extension of the Heritage Trail along Study that identified important gateways to the
Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial). community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA: DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor is authorized to sign Section 1. That the Mayor is authorized to sign
and submit this application to the Iowa and submit this application to the Iowa
Department of Transportation for Federal Department of Transportation for Statewide
Recreational Trail Funds for the Dubuque Transportation Enhancement Funds for the
Heritage Trail Extension: Iowa 32 (Northwest Dubuque Gateways Project.
Arterial) Bike/Hike Trail. Section 2. That the City Council authorizes the
Section 2. That the City Council authorizes the City Manager to utilize budgeted Capital
City Manager to utilize budgeted Capital Improvement Program funds to provide the
Improvement Program funds to provide the match required by this program.
match required by this program. Section 3. That in the event said application is
Section 3. That in the event said application is approved, the City Council hereby provides its
approved, the City Council hereby provides its written assurance that the completed project will
written assurance that the completed project will be adequately maintained for its intended public
be adequately maintained for its intended public use for a minimum of twenty (20) years following
use for a minimum of twenty (20) years following the project.
the project. Section 4. That the City of Dubuque agrees to
abide by all local, state and federal requirements
applicable to the proposed projects.
Regular Session, October 7, 2002 403
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of recognition of the City’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation
October 2002. Plan, presented and read. Buol moved that the
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor communication be received and filed. Seconded
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Dubuque County Board of Supervisors:
Communication from Donna L. Smith,
Grant of Easement for Public Sidewalk and Chairperson of the Dubuque County Board of
Sprinkler System: City Manager recommending Supervisors, advising that the Supervisors have
approval of an easement agreement between adopted the Comprehensive Land Use
the City of Dubuque and the Peninsula Gaming Development Plan and Future Land Use
Company, LLC for the installation of a public Development Map, presented and read. Buol
sidewalk and sprinkler system abutting Bell moved that the communication be received and
Street in front of their parking lot at the corner of filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-
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3 and Bell Street, presented and read. Buol 0.
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-Bell Street – Award of Contract: City Manager
0. recommending approval of a change in the
award date for the Bell Street Construction
RESOLUTION NO. 530-02
Project from October 7, 2002 to February 3,
GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC
2003 due to a change in the State’s bidding
SIDEWALK AND SPRINKLER SYSTEM
schedule, presented and read. Buol moved that
RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF
the communication be received and filed.
SIDEWALK, ORNAMENTAL RAIL AND IRRI-
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
GATION SYSTEM WITH PENINSULA GAMING
COMPANY, L.L.C. RESOLUTION NO. 531-02
ORDERING BIDS
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is proposing to
construct a sidewalk, ornamental rail and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
irrigation system on property owned by THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
Peninsula Gaming Company, L.L.C. at the IOWA:
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corner of 3 and Bell Streets; and That the Bell Street Construction Project is
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has prepared a hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for
grant of easement outlining the terms under construction.
which the sidewalk, ornamental rail and irrigation BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
system would be installed; and of the security to accompany each bid shall be in
Whereas, the City Council of the City of an amount which shall conform to the provisions
Dubuque approves the terms and conditions of of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved as a
said grant of easement. part of the plans and specifications heretofore
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY adopted.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF That the City Clerk is hereby directed to
DUBUQUE, IOWA: advertise for bids for the construction of the
Section 1. That Peninsula Gaming Company, improvements herein provided, to be published
LLC has executed an easement granting the in a newspaper having general circulation in the
City of Dubuque permission to construct a City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be
sidewalk, ornamental rail and irrigation system less than four days nor more than forty-five days
on their property legally described as the east 12 prior to the receipt of said bids at 9:00 a.m. on
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feet of Lot 1 of Adams Company’s 1 Addition the 14 day of January, 2003. Bids shall be
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and Lot 3 of Adams Company’s 2 Addition, all opened and read by the Iowa Department of
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. Transportation in Ames, Iowa, after 9:30 a.m. on
Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and the same date such as bids are scheduled to be
directed to execute two copies of the grant of received. The bid will be submitted to the
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easement. Council for final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 3
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Passed, approved and adopted this 7 day of day of February, 2003, subject to the
October, 2002. concurrence of the Federal Highway
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Administration.
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Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Passed, adopted and approved this 7 day of
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. October, 2002.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
ECIA: Communication from ECIA presenting a Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
certificate from the Iowa Emergency Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Management Division to the City of Dubuque in
404 Regular Session, October 7, 2002
Hempstead High School: Request of Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
Hempstead High School to conduct a fireworks October, 2002.
display on October 18, 2002 at 7:45 p.m. at their Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Homecoming Football Game, presented and Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
read. Buol moved that the communication be Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
received and filed and approved request. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 533-02
State Historical Society of Iowa: Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses
Communication from the State Historical Society have been submitted to this Council for approval
of Iowa advising that the Grand Opera House and the same have been examined and
was listed in the National Register of Historic approved; and
Places effective September 20, 2002, presented Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such
and read. Buol moved that the communication applicants were inspected and found to comply
be received and filed. Seconded by Markham. with the State Laws and all City Ordinances
Motion carried 7-0. relevant thereto and they have filed proper
bonds.
Liquor License Refunds: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Request from Galaxies, 3203 Jackson Street, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
for a refund of their liquor license in the amount DUBUQUE, IOWA:
of $422.50, presented and read. Buol moved That the Manager be authorized to cause to be
that the communication be received and filed issued the following named applicants a Liquor
and approved request. Seconded by Markham. License.
Motion carried 7-0. CLASS “C” BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
Request from ArCon, Inc. (Arby’s Q-Mart) for a Bierstube Ltd Europa Haus Restaurant
refund on their beer and liquor license in the / Bierstube 1301 Rhomberg Ave
amount of $75.00 and Cigarette Permit, Dog Gone, Inc Dog House Lounge
presented and read. Buol moved that the +(Sunday & Outdoor Sale) 1646 Asbury Rd
communication be received and filed and DAMA Corp. Rainbow Lounge+
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approved request. Seconded by Markham. (Sunday Sale) 36 W. 4 St
Motion carried 7-0. CLASS “C”(5 DAY SPECIAL EVENT) LICENSE
Aramark Educations Serv. Loras College
Business Licenses: – Field House 1450 Alta Vista
Aramark Educations Serv. Loras College-
RESOLUTION NO. 532-02
Alumni Center – Outdoor Sale 1450 Alta Vista
BEER Clarke College Clarke College – Atrium –
Whereas, applications for Beer Permits have Outdoor Sale 1550 Clarke Dr
been submitted and filed to this Council for CLASS “B” WINE
approval and the same have been examined Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Wal-Mart
and approved: and Supercenter # 2004 4200 Dodge St
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by Eagle Food Centers Inc. Eagle Food Center
such applicants were inspected and found to # 320 2050 JFK Rd
comply with the Ordinances of the City and have Eagle Food Centers Inc. Eagle Food Center
filed proper bonds. # 018 300 S Locust
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Eagle Food Centers Inc. Eagle Food Center
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF # 130 1800 Elm St
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DUBUQUE, IOWA: Passed, approved and adopted this 7 day of
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be October, 2002.
issued the following named applicants a Beer Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Permit. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
CLASS “C” BEER PERMIT Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Molo Oil Company Puff N Snuff + Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
(Sunday Sale) 1101 Rhomberg Ave
Eagle Food Center Inc. Eagle Food 130+ ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
(Sunday Sale) 1800 Elm St
Eagle Food Center Inc. Eagle Food # 018+ Bond Sale to Support Water Projects: City
(Sunday Sale) 300 S Locust St Manager recommending that a public hearing be
Eagle Food Center Inc. Eagle Food # 320+ set for October 21, 2002 to consider the sale of
(Sunday Sale) 2050 JFK Rd General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to
Wal-Mart Store, Inc. Wal-Mart Supercenter+ exceed $3,300,000 to support the new water
(Sunday Sale) 4200 Dodge St tower and water main along the Northwest
Arterial, presented and read. Michalski moved
Regular Session, October 7, 2002 405
that the communication be received and filed. CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF SAID CITY, AND
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. THE HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the
RESOLUTION NO. 534-02
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, will hold a
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING
public hearing on the 21st day of October, 2002,
ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
at 6:30 o'clock P.M., in the Auditorium,
OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,300,000 GENERAL
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque, Iowa,
OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL
at which meeting the Council proposes to take
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF DUBUQUE,
additional action for the issuance of not to
IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
exceed $3,300,000 General Obligation Bonds
OF NOTICE THEREOF
for an essential corporate purpose of said City,
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and in order to provide funds to pay costs of the
advisable that the City of Dubuque, Iowa, should acquisition, construction, improvement and
issue General Obligation Bonds to the amount of equipping of waterworks and water main
not to exceed $3,300,000, as authorized by extensions, including water treatment plant
Section 384.25 of the City Code of Iowa, for the facilities and water main extensions and
purpose of providing funds to pay costs of improvements.
carrying out an essential corporate purpose At the above meeting the Council shall receive
project as hereinafter described; and oral or written objections from any resident or
WHEREAS, before said Bonds may be issued, property owner of said City, to the above action.
it is necessary to comply with the provisions of After all objections have been received and
said Code, and to publish a notice of the considered, the Council will at this meeting or at
proposal to issue such Bonds and of the time any adjournment thereof, take additional action
and place of the meeting at which the Council for the issuance of said Bonds or will abandon
proposes to take action for the issuance of the the proposal to issue said Bonds.
Bonds and to receive oral and/or written This notice is given by order of the Council of
objections from any resident or property owner Dubuque, Iowa, as provided by Section 384.25
of said City to such action; of the City Code of Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Dated this 8th day of October, 2002.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF /s/ Jeanne F. Schneider
DUBUQUE, IOWA: City Clerk of Dubuque, Iowa
Section 1. That this Council meet in the (End of Notice)
Auditorium, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of
Dubuque, Iowa, at 6:30 o'clock P.M., on the October, 2002.
21st day of October, 2002, for the purpose of Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
taking action on the matter of the issuance of not Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
to exceed $3,300,000 General Obligation Bonds Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
for an essential corporate purpose of said City, and further set this for Public Hearing on
the proceeds of which bonds will be used to 10/21/02 at a meeting to commence at 6:30
provide funds to pay costs of the acquisition, P.M. in the Public Library Auditorium and that
construction, improvement and equipping of the City Clerk publish notice in the manner
waterworks and water main extensions, prescribed by law. Seconded by Cline. Motion
including water treatment plant facilities and carried 7-0.
water main extensions and improvements.
Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to Bond Sale to Refund $3,100,000 General
cause at least one publication to be made of a Obligation Bonds: City Manager recommending
notice of said meeting, in a legal newspaper, that a public hearing be set for October 21, 2002
printed wholly in the English language, to consider the proposition of selling not to
published at least once weekly, and having exceed $650,000 in General Obligation Bonds
general circulation in said City, said publication for the purpose of refunding $3,100,000 General
to be not less than four clear days nor more than Obligation Bonds, presented and read. Michalski
twenty days before the date of said public moved that the communication be received and
meeting on the issuance of said Bonds. filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Section 3. The notice of the proposed action
RESOLUTION NO. 535-02
to issue said Bonds shall be in substantially the
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING
following form:
ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF
OF NOT TO EXCEED $650,000 GENERAL
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON THE
OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL
MATTER OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF DUBUQUE,
NOT TO EXCEED $3,300,000 GENERAL
IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION
OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL
OF NOTICE THEREOF
406 Regular Session, October 7, 2002
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and indebtedness of the City, consisting of the
advisable that the City of Dubuque, Iowa, should General Obligation Bonds, Series 1994, dated
issue General Obligation Bonds to the amount of May 1, 1994.
not to exceed $650,000, as authorized by At the above meeting the Council shall receive
Section 384.25 of the City Code of Iowa, for the oral or written objections from any resident or
purpose of providing funds to pay costs of property owner of said City, to the above action.
carrying out an essential corporate purpose After all objections have been received and
project as hereinafter described; and considered, the Council will at this meeting or at
WHEREAS, before said Bonds may be issued, any adjournment thereof, take additional action
it is necessary to comply with the provisions of for the issuance of said Bonds or will abandon
said Code, and to publish a notice of the the proposal to issue said Bonds.
proposal to issue such Bonds and of the time This notice is given by order of the Council of
and place of the meeting at which the Council Dubuque, Iowa, as provided by Section 384.25
proposes to take action for the issuance of the of the City Code of Iowa.
Bonds and to receive oral and/or written Dated this 8th day of October, 2002.
objections from any resident or property owner /s/ Jeanne F. Schneider,
of said City to such action. City Clerk of Dubuque, Iowa
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY (End of Notice)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day of
DUBUQUE, IOWA: October, 2002.
Section 1. That this Council meet in the Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Council Chambers, City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa, at ATTEST: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
6:30 o'clock P.M., on the 21st day of October, Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
2002, for the purpose of taking action on the and further set this for Public Hearing on
matter of the issuance of not to exceed 10/21/02 at a meeting to commence at 6:30
$650,000 General Obligation Bonds for an P.M. in the Public Library Auditorium and that
essential corporate purpose of said City, the the City Clerk publish notice in the manner
proceeds of which Bonds will be used to provide prescribed by law. Seconded by Cline. Motion
funds to pay costs of refunding and refinancing carried 7-0.
certain outstanding indebtedness of the City,
consisting of the General Obligation Bonds, Concrete Repairs on Kerper Boulevard and
Series 1994, dated May 1, 1994. North Grandview Avenue – Initiate: City
Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to Manager recommending initiation of the bidding
cause at least one publication to be made of a process for the Concrete Repairs on Kerper
notice of said meeting, in a legal newspaper, Boulevard and North Grandview Avenue Project
printed wholly in the English language, and recommending that a public hearing on the
published at least once weekly, and having plans and specifications be set for November 4,
general circulation in said City, said publication 2002, presented and read. Michalski moved that
to be not less than four clear days nor more than the communication be received and filed.
twenty days before the date of said public Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
meeting on the issuance of said Bonds.
RESOLUTION NO. 536-02
Section 3. The notice of the proposed action
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
to issue said Bonds shall be in substantially the
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
following form:
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON THE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MATTER OF THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
NOT TO EXCEED $650,000 GENERAL That the proposed plans, specifications, form
OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL of contract and estimated cost for the Concrete
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF SAID CITY, AND Repair Project on Kerper Boulevard and North
THE HEARING ON THE ISSUANCE THEREOF Grandview in the estimated amount $93,399.08
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the are hereby approved and ordered filed in the
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, will hold a office of the City Clerk for public inspection.
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public hearing on the 21 day of October, 2002, Passed, adopted and approved this 7 day of
at 6:30 o'clock P.M., in the Auditorium, October, 2002.
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque, Iowa, Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
at which meeting the Council proposes to take Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
additional action for the issuance of not to Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
exceed $650,000 General Obligation Bonds for Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
an essential corporate purpose of said City, in
order to provide funds to pay costs of refunding
and refinancing certain outstanding
Regular Session, October 7, 2002 407
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RESOLUTION NO. 537-02
action at 6:30 p.m. on the 4 day of November,
FIXING DATE OF HEARING
2002.
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ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Passed, adopted and approved this 7 day of
Whereas, the City Council of the City of October, 2002.
Dubuque, Iowa has given its preliminary Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
approval on the proposed plans, specifications, Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
and form of contract and placed same on file in Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
the office of the City Clerk for public inspection Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
of the Concrete Repair Project on Kerper
Boulevard and North Grandview. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Applicants are invited to address the Council
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF regarding their desire to serve on the following
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Commission:
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That a Public Hearing will be held on the 4 Housing Commission (One 3-year unexpired
day of November, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the term through 8/17/04 and one 3-year term to
Public Library Auditorium at which time expire 8/17/05)
interested persons may appear and be heard for Applicant: William D. Helling. Mr. Helling
or against the proposed plans and spoke requesting consideration for appointment.
specifications, form of contract and cost of said
improvement, and the City Clerk be and is PUBLIC HEARINGS
hereby directed to cause a notice of time and
place of such hearing to be published in a Buol moved that the rules be suspended to
newspaper having general circulation in the City allow anyone present to speak. Seconded by
of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be not less Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
than four days nor more than twenty days prior
to the day fixed for its consideration. At the Dubuque Girls’ Independent League Ballfield
hearing, any interested person may appear and Fencing Project: Proofs of publication on notice
file objections to the proposed plans, of hearing on plans and specifications and
specifications, contract, or estimated cost of the notice to bidders on the receipt of bids, and City
improvement. Manager recommending award of the contract
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Passed, adopted and approved this 7 day of for the Dubuque Girls’ Independent League
October, 2002. Project to Pride Fencing and Landscaping in the
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor amount of $54,111.47, presented and read.
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Markham moved that the proofs and
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution. communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 538-02 RESOLUTION NO. 539-02
ORDERING BIDSRESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, Whereas, on the 3rd day of September, 2002,
IOWA: plans, specifications, form of contract and
That the Concrete Repair Project on Kerper estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Boulevard and North Grandview is hereby Dubuque, Iowa for the DGIL Ballfield Fencing
ordered to be advertised for bids for Project..
construction. WHEREAS, notice of hearing on plans,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount specifications, form of contract, and estimated
of the security to accompany each bid shall be in cost was published as required by law.
an amount which shall conform to the provisions NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved as a THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
part of the plans and specifications heretofore DUBUQUE, IOWA:
adopted. That the said plans, specifications, form of
That the City Clerk is hereby directed to contract and estimated cost are hereby
advertise for bids for the construction of the approved as the plans, specifications, form of
improvements herein provided, to be published contract and estimated cost for said
in a newspaper having general circulation in the improvements for said project.
City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
less than four days nor more than forty-five days October, 2002.
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
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the 24 day of October, 2002. Bids shall be Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
opened and read by the City Clerk at said time Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
and will be submitted to the Council for final Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
408 Regular Session, October 7, 2002
RESOLUTION NO. 540-02
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa to consider
AWARDING CONTRACT
the proposal for the release of real estate
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been described as:
submitted by contractors for the DGIL A 20-foot wide storm sewer easement on Lot
BALLFIELD FENCING PROJECT pursuant to 36 of Shady Oaks Subdivision in the City of
Resolution No. 467-02, and notice to bidders Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the attached
published in a newspaper published in the City Exhibit A
of Dubuque, Iowa, on the 13th day of Whereas, the City Council of the City of
September, 2002. Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objections,
WHEREAS, said sealed proposals were oral or written to the proposal to dispose of
opened and read on the 26th day of September, interest of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in the
2002, and it has been determined that the bid of hereinabove described real estate.
Pride Fencing and Landscaping in the amount of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
$54,111.47 was the lowest bid for the THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
furnishings of all labor and materials and DUBUQUE, IOWA:
performing the work as provided for in the plans Section 1. That the disposal of the interest of
and specifications. the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa in
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY real property described as a 20-foot wide storm
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF sewer easement on Lot 36 of Shady Oaks
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa be and
That the contract for the above improvement the same is hereby approved for the cost of
be awarded to Pride Fencing and Landscaping, publication and filing fees.
and the Manager be and is hereby directed to Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and
execute a contract on behalf of the City of directed to execute a Release of Easement, and
Dubuque for the complete performance of the the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and
work. directed to deliver said Release to Michael D.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Steele upon receipt of the above fees.
That upon the signing of said contract and the Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
approval of the contractor's bond, the City authorized and directed to record a certified
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return copy of this resolution in the offices of the City
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders. Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder and
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of Dubuque County Auditor.
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October, 2002. Passed, approved and adopted this 7 day of
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor October, 2002.
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Shady Oaks Storm Sewer – Request to
Vacate: Proof of publication on notice of hearing Tiffany Ridge – Sale of Property: Proof of
to consider a request from Ed Tschiggfrie to publication on notice of hearing to consider the
vacate a twenty-foot wide storm sewer sale of a portion of City-owned property on
easement over Lot 36 of Shady Oaks and City Tiffany Ridge to the abutting property owners
Manager recommending approval, presented and City Manager recommending approval,
and read. Buol moved that the proof and presented and read. Buol moved that the proof
communication be received and filed. Seconded and communication be received and filed.
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 541-02 RESOLUTION NO. 542-02
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF INTEREST RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY
AND VACATE A 20-FOOT WIDE STORM INTEREST IN LOT 1, LOT 2, LOT 3, LOT 4,
SEWER EASEMENT OVER LOT 36 OF LOT 5, LOT 6, LOT 7, AND LOT 8 OF BLOCK
SHADY OAKS SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF 4 OF TIFFANY RIDGE, DUBUQUE, IOWA
DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published notice of time and place of hearing, published in
notice of time and place of hearing, published in the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque,
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 27th day of September, 2002, the
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Iowa on this 27 day of September, 2002, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on
City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on the 7th day of October, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the
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the 7 day of October, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium, 360 West 11th Street,
Public Library Auditorium, 360 West 11 Street, Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa to consider
Regular Session, October 7, 2002 409
the proposal for the sale of real estate described Section 8. That the sale of City of Dubuque
as: real property described as Lot 8 of Block 4 of
Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6, Lot 7, and Tiffany Ridge in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to
Lot 8 of Block 4 of Tiffany Ridge in the City of Jeffrey and Jayne Duve, be and the same is
Dubuque, Iowa hereby approved for the sum of $1.00, plus cost
Whereas, the City Council of the City of of publication, platting and filing fees.
Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objections, Conveyance shall be by Quit Claim Deed.
oral or written to the proposal to sell such real Section 9. That the Mayor be authorized and
estate, except for easement as noted. directed to execute a Quit Claim Deed, and the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF directed to deliver said deed of conveyance to
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Merlin Langkamp, Jeffrey and Jayne Duve,
Section 1. That the sale of City of Dubuque George Coe, Mary Geisler, Keith Jeschke, Ray
real property described as Lot 1 of Block 4 of Herzog, Darrell Deutmeyer, and Jeffrey and
Tiffany Ridge in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to Jayne Duve upon receipt of the purchase price
Merlin Langkamp, be and the same is hereby in full.
approved for the sum of $1.00, plus cost of Section 10. That the City Clerk be and is
publication, platting and filing fees. Conveyance hereby authorized and directed to record a
shall be by Quit Claim Deed. certified copy of this resolution in the offices of
Section 2. That the sale of City of Dubuque the City Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder
real property described as Lot 2 of Block 4 of and Dubuque County Auditor.
Tiffany Ridge in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
Jeffrey and Jayne Duve be and the same is October, 2002.
hereby approved for the sum of $1.00, plus cost Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
of publication, platting and filing fees. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Conveyance shall be by Quit Claim Deed. Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Section 3. That the sale of City of Dubuque Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
real property described as Lot 3 of Block 4 of
Tiffany Ridge in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to Lease Agreement with ConAgra, Inc.: Proof of
George Coe, be and the same is hereby publication on notice of hearing to consider
approved for the sum of $1.00, plus cost of disposing of interest in real property by lease
publication, platting and filing fees. Conveyance agreement with ConAgra Foods, Inc. d/b/a
shall be by Quit Claim Deed. Peavey Company for property on the Twelfth
Section 4. That the sale of City of Dubuque Street Extension and City Manager
real property described as Lot 4 of Block 4 of recommending approval, presented and read.
Tiffany Ridge in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to Michalski moved that the proof and
Mary Geisler, be and the same is hereby communication be received and filed. Seconded
approved for the sum of $1.00, plus cost of by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
publication, platting and filing fees. Conveyance
RESOLUTION NO. 543-02
shall be by Quit Claim Deed.
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF AN INTEREST
Section 5. That the sale of City of Dubuque
IN REAL PROPERTY BY LEASE
real property described as Lot 5 of Block 4 of
AGREEMENT TO CONAGRA FOODS, INC.
Tiffany Ridge in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to
d/b/a PEAVEY COMPANY
Keith Jeschke, be and the same is hereby
approved for the sum of $1.00, plus cost of Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is
publication, platting and filing fees. Conveyance the owner of the real property legally described
shall be by Quit Claim Deed. as: Lot 9, Block 4, River Front Subdivision # 2,
Section 6. That the sale of City of Dubuque Dubuque, Iowa; and
real property described as Lot 6 of Block 4 of Whereas, ConAgra Foods, Inc. d/b/a Peavey
Tiffany Ridge in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to Company desires to lease the City Property for
Ray Herzog, be and the same is hereby the purpose of storing commodities and other
approved for the sum of $1.00, plus cost of river-related business activities upon the terms
publication, platting and filing fees. Conveyance set forth in the Lease Agreement attached
shall be by Quit Claim Deed. hereto; and
Section 7. That the sale of City of Dubuque Whereas, the City Council has held a public
real property described as Lot 7 of Block 4 of hearing on the City’s intent to dispose of the
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Tiffany Ridge in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to foregoing-described City Property on the 7 day of
Darrell Deutmeyer, be and the same is hereby October, 2002, pursuant to notice as required by
approved for the sum of $1.00, plus cost of law, and following the public hearing overruled all
publication, platting and filing fees. Conveyance objections thereto.
shall be by Quit Claim Deed.
410 Regular Session, October 7, 2002
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, October, 2002.
IOWA: Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves the Lease Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Agreement with ConAgra Foods, Inc. d/b/a Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Peavey Company, a copy of which is attached
hereto, for the above-described City Property. Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Amendment: Proof
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and of publication on notice of hearing to consider
directed to sign the Lease Agreement on behalf of the first amendment to the Fiscal Year 2003
the City of Dubuque. budget and City Manager recommending
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized approval, presented and read. Cline moved
and directed to record this Resolution with the that the proof and communication be received
Dubuque County Recorder. and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Regular Session, October 7, 2002 411
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. X Adopted, without amendment, and all
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. objections filed or made having been duly
considered are overruled.
2000 Sidewalk Installation Program: Proofs of Adopted as amended by the Schedule of
publication on notice of hearing on plans and Assessments attached hereto as Exhibit A, and
specifications and notice to bidders on the made a part hereof by reference. All objections
receipt of bids, and City Manager recommending filed or made having been duly considered are
award of the contract for the 2000 Sidewalk overruled.
Installation Program to Perry Construction in the Deferred for later consideration to a City
amount of $24,985.34, presented and read. Council meeting to be held on the _____ day of
Cline moved that the proofs and communication , 2002, next at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Auditorium, with jurisdiction retained for further
Motion carried 7-0. consideration and action at the adjourned
meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 545-02
Abandoned.
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS
Passed, adopted and approved this 7 day of
AND SPECIFICATIONS
October, 2002.
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Whereas, on the 11 day of September, 2002, Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
plans, specifications, form of contract and Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Dubuque, Iowa for the 2000 Sidewalk Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Installation Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 547-02
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
AWARDING CONTRACT
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by law. Whereas, sealed proposals have been
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY submitted by contractors for the 2000 Sidewalk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Installation Program pursuant to Resolution No.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: 520-02 and notice to bidders published in a
That the said plans, specifications, form of newspaper published in the City of Dubuque,
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contract and estimated cost are hereby Iowa on the 20 day of September, 2002.
approved as the plans, specifications, form of Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
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contract and estimated cost for said and read on the 26 day of September, 2002,
improvements for said project. and it has been determined that the bid of Perry
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Passed, adopted and approved this 7 day of Construction of Dubuque, Iowa in the amount of
October, 2002. $24,985.34 was the lowest bid for the
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor furnishings of all labor and materials and
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk performing the work as provided for in the plans
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. and specifications.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RESOLUTION NO. 546-02
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION
That the contract for the above improvement
472-00 AND APPROVING IN LIEU THEREOF
be awarded to Perry Construction and the
A NEW RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO
Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a
THE ADOPTION OF THE 2000 SIDEWALK
contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the
INSTALLATION PROGRAM
complete performance of the work.
Whereas, the City Council has proposed a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
Resolution of Necessity for the 2000 Sidewalk That upon the signing of said contract and the
Installation Program has given notice of the approval of the contractor’s bond, the City
public hearing thereon as required by law; and Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
Whereas, the public hearing has been held, all the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
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persons offering objections have been heard Passed, approved and adopted this 7 day of
and consideration given to all objections and is October, 2002.
pending before this Council; and Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Whereas, this is the time and place set as Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
provided for the taking of action on the proposed Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Resolution of Necessity. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Flora Park Rest Room Project: Proofs of
DUBUQUE, IOWA: publication on notice of hearing on plans and
That the proposed Resolution of Necessity specifications and notice to bidders on the
described above is hereby: receipt of bids, and City Manager recommending
412 Regular Session, October 7, 2002
award of the contract for the Flora Park Rest Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
Room Project to S & S Construction in the October, 2002.
amount of $119,000, presented and read. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Markham moved that the proofs and Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
communication be received and filed. Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 548-02
First Street and Main Street Lighting Project:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
plans and specifications and notice to bidders on
WHEREAS, on the 3rd day of September, the receipt of bids, and City Manager
2002, plans, specifications, form of contract and recommending award of the contract for the First
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of Street and Main Street Lighting Project to A&G
Dubuque, Iowa for the FLORA PARK REST Electric in the amount of $115,671.10, presented
ROOM PROJECT. and read. Cline moved that the proofs and
WHEREAS, notice of hearing on plans, communication be received and filed and
specifications, form of contract, and estimated recommendation approved. Seconded by
cost was published as required by law. Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 550-02
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby Whereas, on the 28th day of August, 2002,
approved as the plans, specifications, form of plans, specifications, form of contract and
contract and estimated cost for said estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
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improvements for said project. Dubuque, Iowa for the 1 and Main Street
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of Historical Lighting Project.
October, 2002. Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor specifications, form of contract, and estimated
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk cost was published as required by law.
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
RESOLUTION NO. 549-02
That the said plans, specifications, form of
AWARDING CONTRACT
contract and estimated cost are hereby
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been approved as the plans, specifications, form of
submitted by contractors for the FLORA PARK contract and estimated cost for said
REST ROOM PROJECT pursuant to Resolution improvements for said project.
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No. 464-02, and notice to bidders published in a Passed, adopted and approved this 7 day of
newspaper published in the City of Dubuque, October, 2002.
Iowa, on the 13th day of September, 2002. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
WHEREAS, said sealed proposals were Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
opened and read on the 26th day of September, Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
2002, and it has been determined that the bid of Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
S & S Construction in the amount of
RESOLUTION NO. 551-02
$119,000.00 was the lowest bid for the
AWARDING CONTRACT
furnishings of all labor and materials and
performing the work as provided for in the plans Whereas, sealed proposals have been
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and specifications. submitted by contractors for the 1 and Main
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Street Historical Lighting Project pursuant to
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Resolution No. 551-02 and notice to bidders
DUBUQUE, IOWA: published in a newspaper published in the City
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That the contract for the above improvement of Dubuque, Iowa on the 6 day of September,
be awarded to S & S Construction, and the 2002.
Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
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contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the and read on the 26 day of September, 2002,
complete performance of the work. and it has been determined that the bid of A&G
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Electric of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of
That upon the signing of said contract and the $115,671.10 was the lowest bid for the
approval of the contractor's bond, the City furnishings of all labor and materials and
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return performing the work as provided for in the plans
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders. and specifications.
Regular Session, October 7, 2002 413
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Utility Relocation and Extension Project – Phase
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF III pursuant to Resolution No. 473-02 and notice
DUBUQUE, IOWA: to bidders published in a newspaper published
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That the contract for the above improvement in the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 6 day of
be awarded to A&G Electric and the Manager be September, 2002.
and is hereby directed to execute a contract on Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
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behalf of the City of Dubuque for the complete and read on the 19 day of September, 2002,
performance of the work. and it has been determined that the bid of WC
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Stewart Construction of Dubuque, Iowa, in the
That upon the signing of said contract and the amount of $337,837.45 was the lowest bid for
approval of the contractor’s bond, the City the furnishings of all labor and materials and
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return performing the work as provided for in the plans
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders. and specifications.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 7 day of NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
October, 2002. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk That the contract for the above improvement
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. be awarded to WC Stewart Construction and the
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a
contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the
Port of Dubuque Phase #3 (Utilities) Project: complete performance of the work.
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
plans and specifications and notice to bidders on That upon the signing of said contract and the
the receipt of bids, and City Manager approval of the contractor’s bond, the City
recommending award of the contract for the Port Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
of Dubuque Phase #3 (Utilities) Project to WC the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
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Stewart Construction in the amount of Passed, approved and adopted this 7 day of
$337,837.45, presented and read. Cline moved October, 2002.
that the proofs and communication be received Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
carried 7-0. Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 552-02
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
Markham moved that the rules be reinstated
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
limiting discussion to the Council. Seconded by
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Whereas, on the 28 day of August, 2002, Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of ACTION ITEMS
Dubuque, Iowa for the Port of Dubuque Utility
Relocation and Extension Project – Phase III. Michele Harry – Request to Address the
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans, Council: Request of Michele Harry to address
specifications, form of contract, and estimated the City Council to present the current results of
cost was published as required by law. the petitioning being performed in the north end
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY community regarding the open water way,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF presented and read. Nicholson moved that the
DUBUQUE, IOWA: communication be received and filed. Seconded
That the said plans, specifications, form of by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
contract and estimated cost are hereby Michelle Harry spoke citing statistical
approved as the plans, specifications, form of information of those petitioners in favor of the
contract and estimated cost for said open water way and requested no more delays
improvements for said project. in commencement of action to alleviate the
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Passed, adopted and approved this 7 day of flooding.
October, 2002. Petitions submitted by Michele Harry,
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor presented and read. Nicholson moved that the
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk petitions be received and filed. Seconded by
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Duggan turned control of the meeting to
RESOLUTION NO. 553-02
Mayor Pro-Tem Buol due to possible conflict of
AWARDING CONTRACT
interest.
Whereas, sealed proposals have been Mississippi Valley Truck Center, Inc. Property:
submitted by contractors for the Port of Dubuque City Manager recommending approval of the
414 Regular Session, October 7, 2002
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
commencement of eminent domain proceedings
ORDINANCE NO. 81-02
for acquisition of the property of Mississippi
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
Valley Truck Center, Inc. in the Port of Dubuque,
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
presented and read. Cline moved that the proof
IOWA, BY MODIFYING SUBSECTION (b) OF
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
SECTION 32-214 THEREOF PROVIDING FOR
Motion carried 7-0.
THE ADDITION OF STOP SIGNS ON VERNON
RESOLUTION NO. 554-02 STREET AT GLEN OAK
AUTHORIZING THE COMMENCEMENT OF
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ACQUISITION BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EMINENT DOMAIN OF REAL PROPERTY
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
OWNED BY MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TRUCK
Section 1. That the Code of Ordinances of the
CENTER, INC.
City of Dubuque, Iowa, be amended by adding
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) intends to Vernon Street and Glen Oak to Subsection (b) of
acquire certain real property owned by Section 32-214 thereof as follows:
Mississippi Valley Truck Center, Inc., legally “Sec. 32-214. Stop Intersections.
described on Exhibit A attached hereto (the (b)
Property); and * * * *
Whereas, by Resolution No. 269-02, adopted Eastbound and Westbound
May 20, 2002, the City established the fair Vernon Street and Glen Oak Street
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market value of the Property as $442,669.00; Passed, approved and adopted this 7 day of
and October, 2002.
Whereas, the City Manager and Corporation Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Counsel have negotiated in good faith with Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Mississippi Valley Truck Center, Inc. for the Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
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purchase of the Property; and newspaper this 14 day of October, 2002.
Whereas, the City has not been able to reach Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
an agreement for the voluntary acquisition of the 1t 10/14
property. Markham moved that the requirement that a
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
DUBUQUE, IOWA: the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
The Corporation Counsel is hereby authorized suspended and further moved final
to commence proceedings for the acquisition of consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
the Property by eminent domain as provided by Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
law.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 7 day of Seventeenth Street – No Parking Area: City
October, 2002. Manager recommending approval of the creation
Roy D. Buol, Mayor Pro-Tem of a new “No Parking” district between the hours
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk of 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and that the south
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Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. side of 17 Street be included within the district,
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
Mayor Duggan resumed control of the by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
meeting.
An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Installation of Stop Signs – Vernon Street at Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by
Glen Oak Street: City Manager recommending enacting a new Subsection (i) of Section 32-262
approval of the installation of stop signs on thereto providing for no parking between five
Vernon Street at Glen Oak Street, presented o’clock (5:00) a.m. and five o’clock (5:00) p.m.,
and read. Markham moved that the Monday through Saturday, except public
communication be received and filed. holidays and designating certain areas in
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Subsection (i) in Section 32-262, presented and
read.
An Ordinance Amending the Code of
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by
ORDINANCE NO. 82-02
modifying Subsection (b) of Section 32-214
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF
thereof providing for the addition of stop signs
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
on Vernon Street at Glen Oak, presented and
ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (i) TO
read.
SECTION 32-262 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS FROM
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MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY FROM THE
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
HOURS OF 5:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY DUBUQUE, IOWA:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Section 1.That the City Council hereby waives
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Article IV, Design and Improvement Standards
Section 1. hat the Code of Ordinances of the of the Subdivision Regulations, except Section
City of Dubuque, Iowa, be amended by adding 42-19, Lots and Blocks.
the following new Subsection (i) to Section 32-Section 2. That the final plat of Wild Wood
262 thereof as follows: Estates is hereby approved and the Mayor and
(i) No Parking 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
Through Saturday, Except Holidays: When endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque,
signs are erected giving notice thereof, no Iowa, upon said subdivision plat.
person shall park a vehicle between the hours of Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
five o’clock (5:00) a.m. to five o’clock (5:00) October 2002.
p.m., Monday through Saturday, except Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
holidays, upon the following streets parts of Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
streets: Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seventeenth Street, west, from a point thirty Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
(30) feet west of Central Avenue to the alley
east of Iowa Street. Disposition of Lamar Billboards on John F.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 7 day of Kennedy Road and First Street: City Manager
October, 2002. recommending that Lamar Advertising be issued
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor a notice of violation for the billboards on John F.
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Kennedy Road (Calcars Hyundai) and First
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Street (U.S. Cellular) which would allow the
newspaper this 14th day of October, 2002. billboards to remain until the advertising
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk contracts have lapsed, at which time the on-
1t 10/14 premise copy would be removed or subject to
Cline moved that the requirement that a civil citation, presented and read. Markham
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted moved to receive and file the communication
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to and approve the recommendation for the Lamar
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be Billboard at First Street. Seconded by Connors.
suspended and further moved final Motion carried 7-0.
consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Markham moved to receive and file and
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. approve the recommendation for the Lamar
Billboard on John F. Kennedy Road. Seconded
Wild Wood Estates – Final Plat: City Manager by Nicholson. Carried by the following vote:
recommending approval of the final plat of Wild Yeas—Buol, Connors, Duggan, Markham,
Wood Estates, a new residential development Nicholson. Nays—Cline, Michalski.
off of North Cascade Road in Dubuque County,
presented and read. Cline moved that the proof Sunset Ridge Repaving Request:
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Communication from Douglas M. Henry,
Motion carried 7-0. representing residents of Sunset Ridge,
requesting the repaving of Sunset Ridge as a
RESOLUTION NO. 555-02
public street, and additional communication from
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
Douglas Henry, presented and read. Buol
OF WILD WOOD ESTATES IN DUBUQUE
moved that the communication be received and
COUNTY, IOWA
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Carried by the
Whereas, there has been filed with the City following vote: Yeas—Buol, Cline, Connors,
Clerk a final plat of Wild Wood Estates; and Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays—
Whereas, the preliminary plat has been Duggan.
examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission Attorney Doug Henry, representing Sunset
and has its approval endorsed thereon, with the Ridge property owners, spoke in support of the
waiver of Article IV, Design and Improvement proposed Resolution.
Standards of the Subdivision Regulations,
RESOLUTION NO. 556-02
except for Section 41-29; and
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE
Whereas, said final plat has been reviewed by
ACCEPTANCE OF SUNSET RIDGE AS A
the City Planner and had her approval endorsed
PUBLIC STREET OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
thereon; and
Whereas, said final plat has been examined by NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
the City Council and they find that it conforms to THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
the statutes and ordinances relating thereto. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
416 Regular Session, October 7, 2002
Whereas, on February 27, 1926, the plat of Carrie Zaber, Diamond Jo Casino, spoke in
Sun Set Ridge, a Subdivision in the City of support of the gaming referendum.
Dubuque, Iowa, was filed for record with the Nicholson moved that that the communication
Recorder of Dubuque County; and be received and filed and that staff prepare a
Whereas, said plat was duly approved by Resolution of Support. Seconded by Cline.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Markham,
Dubuque, and such approval was duly endorsed Michalski, Nicholson, Buol, Cline, Connors.
thereon by the Mayor; and Nays—None. Abstain—Duggan.
Whereas, a roadway is shown upon the plat,
consisting of a parcel designated Sun Set Drive John F. Kennedy Road – Removal of “No
and including a cul-de-sac at the southerly end Parking” Restriction (First Reading on
thereof, and 15 feet of additional right-of-way on September 3, 2002; Second Reading on
all sides outside the platted boundaries of Sun September 16, 2002):
Set Drive and a circular area in the center of the An Ordinance Amending Section 32-262 (d) of
cul-de-sac, which roadway is now known as the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
Sunset Ridge; and prohibiting parking on designated streets or
Whereas, no public record has been found of portions thereof by deleting portions of John F.
the acceptance by the City of Dubuque of said Kennedy Road, said Ordinance having been
roadway as a public street; and read on 9/3/02 and 9/16/02, now presented for
Whereas, in order to resolve questions of final action.
ownership and responsibility with respect to
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
such roadway and to avoid the necessity of
ORDINANCE NO. 83-02
litigation, a declaration must be made with
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-
respect to acceptance of said roadway as a
262 (d) OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
public street;
ORDINANCES, PROHIBITING PARKING ON
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
DESIGNATED STREETS OR PORTIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THEREOF BY DELETING PORTIONS OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
JOHN F. KENNEDY ROAD
1. That the City of Dubuque has accepted the
roadway shown upon the recorded plat of Sun NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
Set Ridge, a Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Iowa, a copy of which is attached hereto, DUBUQUE, IOWA:
consisting of the parcel designated Sun Set Section 1. That the Code of Ordinances of the
Drive and including a cul-de-sac on the City of Dubuque, Iowa, is amended by deleting
southerly end thereof, and 15 feet of additional from Subsection (d) of Section 32-262 the
right-of-way on all sides outside the platted following:
boundaries of Sun Set Drive and a circular area John F. Kennedy Road, both sides, from
in the center of the cul-de-sac, which roadway is University Avenue to the northerly terminus.
now known as Sunset Ridge. Section 2. That the Code of Ordinances of the
2. That such acceptance is effective, nunc pro City of Dubuque, Iowa, is amended by adding to
tunc, from the filing of the plat on February 26, Subsection (d) of Section 32-262 the following:
1926. John F. Kennedy Road, both sides, from
3. That the Clerk shall file a copy of this University Avenue to point two hundred thirty
Resolution with the Dubuque County Recorder. feet (230’) north of Spring Valley Road and from
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Passed, approved and adopted this 7 day of a point three hundred sixty feet (360’) south of
October, 2001. the Northwest Arterial to its northerly terminus.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk October, 2002.
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Seconded by Nicholson. Carried by the following Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
vote: Yeas--Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
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Michalski, Nicholson. Nays--Duggan. newspaper this 14 day of October, 2002.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Citizens Committed to Our Communities: 1t 10/14
Communication from Arnold N. Honkamp, Co-Buol moved final consideration and passage of
Chair of the PAC Committee “Citizens the Ordinance. Seconded by Connors. Carried
Committed to Our Communities” requesting that by the following vote: Yeas—Duggan, Markham,
the City Council pass a resolution extolling the Buol, Connors. Nays—Michalski, Nicholson,
benefits to the community of Dubuque’s two Cline.
gambling facilities and urging all Dubuquers to
vote Yes-Yes on November 5, 2002, presented COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
and read.
Regular Session, October 7, 2002 417
Connors recognized the Senior High School
student who was in attendance at the meeting.
Cline commended the young teenagers who Approved:__________________________2002
cleaned up City Island. Michalski praised the
great collaborative effort put forth to get the Four Adopted:___________________________2002
Mounds accepted on the National Historic
Register.
______________________________________
PUBLIC INPUT Mayor
Darren White, a candidate for County ______________________________________
Supervisor, spoke introducing himself and
commented he would work with the City ______________________________________
regarding the Land Use Map.
______________________________________
At 8:06 P.M. Buol moved to go into Closed
Session re: Property Acquisition – Chapter ______________________________________
21.5(1)(j) 2001 Code of Iowa. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. ______________________________________
At 9:01 P.M. Council reconvened Regular
Session stating that staff had been given proper ______________________________________
direction. Council Members
There being no further business, Markham Attest:
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Buol. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:02 ______________________________________
P.M. City Clerk
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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418 Special Session, October 21, 2002
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Monday, October 21, 2002
Council met for Dinner at 5:00 P.M. in the
Second Floor Library Rotunda.
Approved:__________________________2002
Council met in Special Session at 5:30 P.M. in
the Public Library Auditorium
Adopted:___________________________2002
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Buol, Cline, Connors, Duggan, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson, City Manager Michael Van
______________________________________
Milligen, Assistant City Attorney Tim O’Brien.
Mayor
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
______________________________________
a special session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing the design of the
______________________________________
proposed Public Works facility.
______________________________________
Don Vogt, Operations and Maintenance
Manager, spoke introducing the committee
______________________________________
members in attendance, who were Jon
Wallenkamp of Kueny Architects LLC, Bob
______________________________________
Green, Water Plant Manager, Mike Brekke,
Water Distribution Supervisor, John Klosterman,
______________________________________
Street Maintenance Supervisor, and Rich
Council Members
Russell, Building Department Manager. Jon
Wallenkamp then gave a presentation on the
Attest:
proposed facility with Bob Green and Mike
Brekke clarifying aspects of the proposed new
______________________________________
facility.
City Clerk
There being no further business, Cline moved
to adjourn. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:09
P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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Regular Session, October 21, 2002 419
DUBUQUE
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
Notice of Claims/Suits: American Trust and
PROCEEDINGS
Savings Bank for property damage; Paul Beyer
for property damage; Hartig Drug Company for
City Council, Regular Session, October 21,
property damage; Nancy M. and Lynn J. Kalina
2002
for personal injury; Mike Kilcoyne for property
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
damage; Garry Swank for property damage,
the Public Library Auditorium
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
claims and suits be referred to the Legal Staff for
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
investigation and report. Seconded by
Nicholson, City Manager Michael Van Milligen,
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Assistant City Attorney Tim O’Brien.
Corporation Counsel advising that the
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
following claims have been referred to Public
the Regular Session of the City Council called
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
for the purpose of discussing such matters
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: American
which may properly come before the City
Trust and Savings Bank for property damage
Council.
and Garry Swank for property damage,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
The invocation was given by Sister Dorothy
communications be received and filed and
Heiderscheit, President of the Sisters of St.
concurred. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
Francis.
carried 7-0.
Proclamations: Childhood Lead Poisoning
Corporation Counsel recommending denial of
Prevention Week (October 20 – 26, 2002)
the claims of Paul Beyer for vehicle damage;
received by Mary Rose Corrigan and Michelle
Darryl Galle for property damage; Richard J.
Lowe; Red Ribbon Week (October 23 – 31,
Hartig for property damage; Marty Meisenburg
2002) received by Aaron Donath and Brett
for property damage; Garry Pape for property
Mueller.
damage; Mike Portzen of Portzen Construction
for loss of revenue, presented and read.
CONSENT ITEMS
Michalski moved that the communications be
received and filed and concurred. Seconded by
Minutes Submitted: Airport Commission of
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
9/26; City Council of 10/7; Housing Code
Appeals Board of 8/20; Human Rights
Citizen Communications:
Commission of 9/9; Long Range Planning
Commission of 10/18; Plumbing Board of 10/8;
Communication from Eugene F. Schmidt
Zoning Advisory Commission of 10/2; Zoning
regarding the replacement of trees in Dubuque
Board of Adjustment of 9/26, presented and
and environs, presented and read. Michalski
read. Michalski moved that the minutes be
moved that the communication be received and
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
filed and referred to the City Manager.
Motion carried 7-0.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Proofs of publication of City Council
Communication from the Board of Directors of
Proceedings of 9/26 and List of Claims and
the Dubuque-Jackson Counties Habitat for
Summary of Revenues for month ending August
Humanity regarding storm water run-off
31, 2002, presented and read. Michalski moved
problems on lots at 10 Nevada Street and 1431
that the proofs be received and filed. Seconded
YM/YW Drive, presented and read. Michalski
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
moved that the communication be received and
filed and referred to the City Manager.
Printed City Council Official Proceedings for
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
August, 2002, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the proceedings be approved as
Communication from Gary W. Reid in support
printed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
of the proposed Wal-Mart Store on the former
carried 7-0.
FDL property and urging the City to provide
incentives, if necessary, presented and read.
Finance Director submitting the City of
Michalski moved that the communication be
Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending
received and filed and referred to the City
September 30, 2002, presented and read.
Manager. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
Michalski moved that the communication be
carried 7-0.
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Fitz Place – Plat of Survey: Zoning Advisory
Communication from Christopher and Jennifer Commission recommending approval of the Plat
Kennedy requesting to purchase a portion of of Survey of Lots 1 through 5 of Fitz Place,
City-owned property behind 2345 Roosevelt and located at 3232 Sheridan Road, at the request of
2349 Roosevelt Street, presented and read. John Fitz, presented and read. Michalski moved
Michalski moved that the communication be that the communication be received and filed.
received and filed and referred to the City Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Manager. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
RESOLUTION NO. 557-02
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF
SURVEY OF LOTS 1 THRU 5 OF FITZ PLACE
United States Department of the Interior:
Communication from the United States Whereas, there has been filed with the City
Department of the Interior advising that the Clerk a Plat of Survey of Lots 1 thru 5 of Fitz
City’s application for a Fiscal Year 2002 Save Place as comprised of Lot 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-
America’s Treasures Historic Preservation Fund 16 and Lot 1-1-1-2-16, both of Clark’s
grant for the Dubuque Shot Tower was not Subdivision, located in the SW 1/4, Section 12,
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selected for funding, presented and read. T89N, R2E of the 5 P.M., in the City of
Michalski moved that the communication be Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Whereas, said plat provides Lots 2 thru 5 with
Motion carried 7-0. approximately 3,500 square feet of lot area and
0 feet of lot frontage, where 5,000 square feet of
International Total Services, Inc.: lot area and 50 feet of lot frontage respectively
Communication from Scott E. Brewer, are required; and
International Total Services, Inc., advising that Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been
they have been required to cease its pre-board examined by the zoning Advisory Commission
screening services at the Dubuque Municipal and had its approval endorsed thereon; and
Airport as the Federal government will be taking Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been
over this operation, presented and read. examined by the City Council and they find that
Michalski moved that the communication be it conforms to the statutes and ordinances
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. relating thereto.
Motion carried 7-0. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Tower Hills Drive: Communication from DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Thomas J. Straka, representing Brian Feldman, Section 1. That Section 42-19(b) of the
notifying the City that Mr. Feldman has denied a Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow Lots
request from Ed Tschiggfrie to relinquish his 2 thru 5 with approximately 3,500 square feet of
private drive at the end of Tower Hills Drive in lot area and 0 feet of lot frontage, where 5,000
Key West to the City for the purpose of making it square feet of lot area and 50 feet of long
a public street and requesting that he be notified frontage respectively are required.
if this subject comes before the City Council, Section 2. That the survey plat of Lots 1 thru 5
presented and read. Michalski moved that the of Fitz Place as comprised of Lot 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-
communication be received and filed. Seconded 1-1-1-16 and Lot 1-1-1-2-16, both of Clark’s
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Subdivision, located in the SW 1/4, Section 12,
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T89N, R2E of the 5 P.M., in the City of
Dubuque County Board of Supervisors: Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa is hereby
Communication from Donna L. Smith, Dubuque approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
County Board of Supervisors, advising that they hereby authorized and directed to endorse the
have adopted the proposed Comprehensive approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said
Land Use Development Plan and Future Land Plat of Survey.
Use Development Map, presented and read. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
Michalski moved that the communication be of October 2002
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Motion carried 7-0. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Mediacom: Communication from Mediacom Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Communications Corporation advising of a
channel line-up change, presented and read. Northrange Industrial Park No. 3 – Plat of
Michalski moved that the communication be Survey: Zoning Advisory Commission
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of
Motion carried 7-0. Northrange Industrial Park No. 3, located on
Pennsylvania Avenue, at the request of Steve
Smith, presented and read. Michalski moved
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that the communication be received and filed. Downtown Master Plan – American
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Architectural Foundation for Public Outreach
Grant Application: City Manager recommending
RESOLUTION NO. 558-02
approval of a $3,000 American Architectural
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF
Foundation grant application for public outreach
SURVEY NORTHRANGE INDUSTRIAL PARK
education programs to introduce the Downtown
NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
. Master Plan to the Dubuque community,
Whereas, there has been filed with the City presented and read. Michalski moved that the
Clerk a plat of Survey Northrange Industrial Park communication be received and filed. Seconded
No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been
RESOLUTION NO. 559-02
examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL
and has its approval endorsed thereon; with the
OF AN APPLICATION FOR AMERICAN
conditions that no further lot split of Lot 1 can
ARCHITECTURAL GRANT FUNDING –
occur an east to west direction without
PUBLIC OUTREACH FOR THE DOWNTOWN
improvement and dedication of a platted street
MASTER PLAN.
to provide public access; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been Whereas, the American Architectural
examined by the City Council and they find that Foundation has announced the availability of
it conforms to statutes and ordinances relating funding through its “Accents on Architecture”
thereto; and grants; and
Whereas, the City Council concurs in the Whereas, public outreach is an eligible activity;
condition of approval established by the Zoning and
Advisory Commission. Whereas, The City’s downtown master
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY planning process identifies important public
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF outreach components.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Section 1. That the Plat of Survey Northrange THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Industrial Park No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Iowa, is hereby approved, and the Mayor and Section 1. That the Planning Services
City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to Manager is authorized to submit this application
endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, to the American Architectural Foundation for
Iowa upon said Plat of Survey provided that the public outreach educational programs to
owner of said property shall execute a written introduce the finalized Downtown Master Plan to
acceptance hereto attached, acknowledging and the Dubuque community.
agreeing: Section 2. That the City Council authorizes the
a) No further lot split of Lot 1 can occur in an Planning Services Manager to utilize budgeted
east to west direction without improvement and funds to provide the match required by this
dedication of a platted street to provide public program.
access. Section 3. That in the event said application is
Section 2. That in the event the owner fails to approved, the City Council hereby provides its
execute the Acceptance provided for in Section written assurance that the completed project will
1 herein within forty-five (45) days after the date be adequately maintained for its intended public
of this Resolution, the provisions herein shall be use for a minimum of twenty (20) years following
null and void and the approval of the plat shall the project.
not be effective. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of October 2002.
of October 2002. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION NO. 558-02 Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
I, the undersigned, Steve Smith, having read
the terms and conditions of the Resolution No. Subgrantee Agreement with Dubuque County
558-02 and being familiar with the conditions Historical Society: City Manager recommending
thereof, hereby accept this same and agree to approval of a Subgrantee Agreement with the
the conditions required therein. Dubuque County Historical Society for the
st
Dated in Dubuque, Iowa this 21 day of National Scenic Byways Grant for design and
October 2002. construction of exhibits for the Great River Road
/s/ Steve Smith Interpretive Center, presented and read.
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution. Michalski moved that the communication be
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. received and filed and recommendation
422 Regular Session, October 21, 2002
PROTECTION AGENCY FOR THE
approved. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT DEMONSTR-
carried 7-0.
ATION PILOT PROGRAM FOR ENVIRON-
MENTAL ASSESSMENTS IN THE PORT OF
Jaeger Heights No. 2 – Phase Two: City
DUBUQUE.
Manager recommending acceptance of the
public improvements in Jaeger Heights No. 2 - Whereas, the City of Dubuque is in the
Phase Two which the developer, Lloyd S. process of redeveloping the Port of Dubuque;
Gudenkauf, has recently completed, presented and
and read. Michalski moved that the Whereas, certain properties in the Port of
communication be received and filed. Seconded Dubuque may be in need of environmental
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. assessment, and cleanup to promote their
sustainable reuse; and
RESOLUTION NO. 560-02
Whereas, the Environmental Protection
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS IN JAEGER
Agency (EPA) provides grants for environmental
HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION NO. 2 - PHASE 2
assessments under the Brownfields Assessment
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution 540-99, Demonstration Pilot program; and
certain improvements including street paving, Whereas, a formal application for a $200,000
storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain, and grant from the Brownfields Assessment
street lighting were installed by the developer of Demonstration Pilot program has been approved
Jaeger Heights Subdivision No. 2 – Phase 2; by the City Council on July 1, 2002, and said
and application has been approved for funding, and
Whereas, the improvements have been a Cooperative Agreement has been executed by
completed and the City Manager has examined EPA.
the work and has filed a certificate stating that NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY
the same has been completed in accordance THE CITY COUNCIL OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
with the plans approved by the City Council and The Cooperative Agreement, attached hereto,
in conformance with City specifications, and has for the Brownfields Assessment Demonstration
recommended that the improvements be Pilot program is hereby approved and the Mayor
accepted by the City Council. is hereby directed and authorized to execute the
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day
DUBUQUE, IOWA: of October 2002.
Section 1. That the recommendation of the Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
City Manager be approved and that said Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
improvements in Jaeger Heights Subdivision No. Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
2 – Phase 2 and the same is hereby accepted. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Section 2. That maintenance of said
improvements shall be the responsibility of the Fourth Street Parking Ramp Project: City
contractor and the owner for a period of two Manager recommending acceptance of the
years from this date. Fourth Street Parking Ramp Construction
Passed, adopted and approved this 21st day Project as completed by Conlon Construction, in
of October, 2002. the final contract amount of $5,789,960,
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor presented and read. Michalski moved that the
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk communication be received and filed. Seconded
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution. by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 562-02
ACCEPTING PROJECT
Cooperative Agreement for EPA Grant: City
Manager recommending approval of a Whereas, the contract with Conlon
th
Cooperative Agreement with the Environmental Construction Company for the 4 Street Parking
Protection Agency (EPA) for a Brownfields Ramp Construction Project has been completed
Assessment Demonstration Pilot Program in the and the City Manager has examined the work
amount of $200,000 to complete Phase I and and filed his certificate stating that the same has
Phase II environmental assessments in the Port been completed according to the terms of the
of Dubuque, presented and read. Michalski contracts, plans and specifications and
moved that the communication be received and recommends its acceptance.
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
0. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
RESOLUTION NO. 561-02
Section 1. That the recommendation of the
RESOLUTION APPROVING A COOPERATIVE
City Manager be approved and that said project
AGREEMENT WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL
be and the same is hereby accepted.
Regular Session, October 21, 2002 423
Section 2. Notwithstanding the acceptance of requesting Council approval of a Consent and
the project, the City reserves any and all claims Subordination to Second Mortgage Agreement,
it may have against Conlon Construction presented and read. Michalski moved that the
Company with respect to the construction communication be received and filed. Seconded
project. by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
RESOLUTION NO. 564-02
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
APPROVING CONSENT AND SUBOR-
the contractor from the General Obligation Bond
DINATION TO SECOND MORTGAGE
issued for the project.
AGREEMENT FOR PLATINUM HOLDINGS,
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
L.L.C. IN FAVOR OF AMERICAN TRUST AND
of October, 2002.
SAVINGS BANK
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) has
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution. entered into an Amended Development
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Agreement, Lease Agreement and Parking Use
Agreement with Platinum Holdings, L.L.C.
RESOLUTION NO. 563-02
(Platinum) for the development of certain
FINAL ESTIMATE
property owned by the City (the Property) for a
Whereas, the contract with Conlon hotel and water park; and
th
Construction Company for the 4 Street Parking Whereas, Platinum has requested that City
Ramp Construction Project with Conlon consent to a second mortgage of the Property in
Construction Company has been completed and favor of American Trust & Savings Bank (the
the City Manager has submitted his final Bank) and that City subordinate its interests in
estimate showing the cost thereof including the the Property to the second mortgage, a copy of
cost of estimates, notices and inspection and all which Consent and Subordination to Mortgage is
miscellaneous costs. attached hereto; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF best interests of the City to approve Platinum’s
DUBUQUE, IOWA: request.
Section 1. That the cost of the said project is NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
hereby determined to be $5,789,960.00 and the THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
said amount shall be paid from the General DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Obligation Bond issued for the project. Section 1. The Consent and Subordination to
Section 2. Notwithstanding the acceptance of Mortgage are hereby approved; and
the project, the City reserves any and all claims Section 2. The Mayor Pro Tem is hereby
it may have against Conlon Construction authorized and directed to execute the
Company with respect to the construction documents on behalf of the City.
project. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
st
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of of October, 2002.
October, 2002. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Pro Tem
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Business Licenses:
Lease with the Dubuque County Historical
RESOLUTION NO. 565-02
Society: City Manager recommending approval
of a short-term lease agreement with the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Dubuque County Historical Society for the old THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
United Rentals Building at 301 Iowa Street for DUBUQUE, IOWA:
use as a storage building, presented and read. That the following having complied with the
Michalski moved that the communication be provisions of law relating to the sale of
received and filed and recommendation Cigarettes within the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be
approved. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion granted a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette
carried 7-0. Papers within said City.
RENEWAL
Platinum Holdings, L.L.C.: City Manager Bricktown / Stonewall Lounge Underground
recommending approval of a Consent and Cooper Management LLC 299 Main St
st
Subordination to Second Mortgage Agreement Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day
for Platinum Holdings, L.L.C. and of October, 2002.
communication from Wayne A. Norman, Jr., Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
representing American Trust and Savings Bank, Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
424 Regular Session, October 21, 2002
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 566-02
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses
RESOLUTION NO. 568-02
have been submitted to this Council for approval
FIXING DATE OF HEARING
and the same have been examined and
ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such Whereas, the City Council of the City of
applicants were inspected and found to comply Dubuque, Iowa has given its preliminary
with the State Laws and all City Ordinances approval on the proposed plans, specifications,
relevant thereto and they have filed proper and form of contract and placed same on file in
bonds. the office of the City Clerk for public inspection
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY of the City Hall Annex Roof and Gutter
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Replacement Project.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
issued the following named applicants a Liquor DUBUQUE, IOWA:
License. That on the 18th day of November, 2002, a
CLASS “C” BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the
Raysan Corp. Bridge Restaurant+ Public Library Auditorium at which time
(Sunday Sale) 31 Locust St interested persons may appear and be heard for
Scandals Inc Scandals + or against the proposed plans and
(Sunday Sale) 3203 Jackson St specifications, form of contract and cost of said
SPECIAL CLASS “C” LIQUOR LICENSE improvement, and the City Clerk be and is
Carols Wine Company Grape Harbor+ hereby directed to cause a notice of time and
(Sunday Sale) 123 Main St place of such hearing to be published in a
CLASS “B” WINE newspaper having general circulation in the City
Family Mart, Inc Family Mart of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be not less
3201 Central Ave. than four days nor more than twenty days prior
st
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of to the day fixed for its consideration. At the
October, 2002 hearing, any interested person may appear and
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor file objections to the proposed plans,
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk specifications, contract, or estimated cost of the
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution. improvement.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
of October, 2002.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
City Hall Annex Roof Replacement Project: Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
City Manager recommending initiation of the Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
bidding process for the City Hall Annex Roof
RESOLUTION NO. 569-02
Replacement Project and setting a public
ORDERING BIDS
hearing for November 18, 2002, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
be received and filed. Seconded by Markham. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
Motion carried 7-0. IOWA:
That the City Hall Annex Roof and Gutter
RESOLUTION NO. 567-02
Replacement Project is hereby ordered to be
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
advertised for bids for construction.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY of the security to accompany each bid shall be in
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF an amount which shall conform to the provisions
DUBUQUE, IOWA: of the notice to bidders hereby approved as a
That the proposed plans, specifications, form part of the plans and specifications heretofore
of contract and estimated cost for the City Hall adopted.
Annex Roof & Gutter Replacement Project, in That the City Clerk is hereby directed to
the estimated amount of $34,854, are hereby advertise for bids for the construction of the
approved and ordered filed in the office of the improvements herein provided, to be published
City Clerk for public inspection. in a newspaper having general circulation in the
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be
of October, 2002. less than four days nor more than forty-five days
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prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on assure that the City extends a full and fair
the 7th day of November, 2002. Bids shall be opportunity to all developers interested in
opened and read by the City Clerk at said time submitting a proposal, a summary of submission
and will be submitted to the Council for final requirements and minimum requirements and
action at 6:30 p.m. on the 18th day of competitive criteria for the property offering is
November, 2002. included herein; and
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day Whereas, said Developer has tendered an
of October, 2002. Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance with
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor the City, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”; and
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Whereas, to recognize both the firm proposal for
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution. disposition of the property already received by
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. the City, as described above, and to give full and
fair opportunity to other developers interested in
Port of Dubuque Land Sale: City Manager submitting a proposal for development of the
recommending that a public hearing be set for property, this Council should by this Resolution:
November 25, 2002 to consider the sale of 1) Set the Fair Market Value of the parcel as
property in the Port of Dubuque to Dubuque determined by an independent appraiser for
Initiatives, presented and read. Michalski uses in accordance with the Urban Renewal
moved that the communication be received and Plan;
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7- 2) Approve the minimum requirements and
0. competitive criteria included herein;
3) Approve as to form the Developer’s Offer
RESOLUTION NO. 570-02
to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance attached
RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE MINIMUM
hereto as Exhibit “A”;
REQUIREMENTS, COMPETITIVE CRITERIA,
4) Set a date for receipt of competing
AND OFFERING PROCEDURES FOR
proposals and the opening thereof;
DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN REAL
5) Declare that the proposal submitted by
PROPERTY IN THE ICE HARBOR URBAN
Developer satisfies the minimum requirements
RENEWAL DISTRICT; (2) DETERMINING
of the offering, and that in the event no other
THAT THE OFFER TO BUY REAL ESTATE
qualified proposal is timely submitted that the
AND ACCEPTANCE SUBMITTED BY
City Council intends to approve such proposal
DUBUQUE INITIATIVES SATISFIES THE
and authorize the City Manager to sign the Offer
OFFERING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT
to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance; and direct
TO THE REAL PROPERTY AND DECLARING
publication of notice of said intent;
THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
6) Approve and direct publication of a notice
APPROVE THE OFFER TO BUY REAL
to advise any other person of the opportunity to
ESTATE AND ACCEPTANCE WITH
compete for purchase of the property for
DUBUQUE INITIATIVES IN THE EVENT THAT
development on the terms and conditions set
NO COMPETING PROPOSALS ARE
forth herein;
SUBMITTED; AND (3) SOLICITING
7) Declare that in the event another qualified
COMPETING PROPOSALS
. proposal is timely submitted and accepted,
Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa, another and future notice will be published on
did on March 4, 2002, adopt an Amended and the intent of the City to enter into the resulting
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Ice Harbor contract, as required by law
Urban Renewal District (the “Plan”) for the Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the
Urban Renewal Area described therein; and best interest of the City and the Plan to act as
Whereas, such Plan provides, among other expeditiously as possible to offer this property
things, for the disposition of properties for for development as set forth herein.
private development purposes as a proposed NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
economic development action; and THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Whereas, Dubuque Initiatives (“Developer”) DUBUQUE, IOWA:
has submitted to the City an Offer to Buy Real Section 1. That the following described
Estate and Acceptance for the acquisition of property shall be offered for development in
certain property hereinafter described for accordance with the terms and conditions
redevelopment purposes, together with the contained in this Resolution, to wit:
request that this property be made available for Cypress Street, Wall Street, Washington
disposition as rapidly as possible; and Street except that part from Market Street to
Whereas, in order to establish reasonably Cypress Street and alleys located between the
competitive bidding procedures for the NE'LY line of Sixth Street and the NW'LY line of
disposition of the property in accordance with Market Street and the SE'LY right of way line of
the statutory requirements of Chapter 403, Code the Canadian National Illinois Central Railroad in
of Iowa, 2001, specifically, Section 403.8, and to the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
426 Regular Session, October 21, 2002
Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22; and, Section 4. That the Offer to Buy Real Estate
That part of lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, and and Acceptance by and between the City and
14, lying southerly of a line which is parallel to the Developer be and is hereby approved as to
and 50 feet southerly from the Centerline of the form for the purposes hereinafter stated.
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company's main Section 5. That for the purpose of defining the
Tract, as now located; all in Block 18, In offering of the property for development, said
Dubuque Harbor Improvement Company's Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance shall
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be deemed to be illustrative of the terms
according to the recorded Plat thereof. acceptable to the City with respect to:
Lot 1A of vacated alley in Block 18 of Dubuque a) Purchase price;
Harbor Improvement Company's Addition from b) Conveyance of property;
Market Square to the I.C.R.R. R.O.W. In the City c) City participation;
of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded d) Conditions;
Plats thereof. e) General terms and provisions
Lots 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36, in Block 21, Section 6. That the Offer to Buy Real Estate
Lots 1 to 38, both inclusive, in Block 27, and and Acceptance submitted by the Developer
Lots 31, 33, 34, and 35, in Block 28, satisfies the requirements of the offering and, in
All in Dubuque Harbor Improvement Co.'s the event that no other qualified proposals are
Addition, In the City of Dubuque, Iowa, timely submitted, that the City Council intends to
according to the accept and approve the Offer to Buy Real Estate
Recorded plat of said Addition. and Acceptance.
Lots 1, 33, 34, 35, 36, in Block 20; Section 7. That it is hereby determined that the
Lots numbered 3 to 19, inclusive, in Block 21; Developer possesses the qualifications, financial
That part of lots 2, 3, 4, 31 and 32, in Block 20, resources and legal ability necessary to acquire
and, and develop the property in the manner
That part of lots 8 and 27, in Block 28, lying proposed by this offering in accordance with the
easterly of the Plan.
Dubuque & Dunleith Bridge Company's right of Section 8. That it is hereby determined that the
way; disposition price for the property offered to the
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 28, 29, 30, and 32, in Developer shall be in the amount of the Fair
Block 28; Market Value as established by the City Council
All in Dubuque Harbor Improvement for uses in accordance with the Plan.
Company's Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Section 9. That the City Clerk shall receive and
Iowa, according to the respective recorded Plats retain for public examination the attached Offer
thereof. to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance submitted
Section 2. That the Fair Market Value of the by the Developer and, in the event no other
property is hereby established as qualified proposals are timely submitted, shall
$1,641,036.00. resubmit the same to the City Council for final
Section 3. That it is hereby determined that in approval and execution upon expiration of the
order to qualify for consideration for selection, notice hereinafter prescribed.
any person must submit a proposal which meets Section 10. That the action of the City Council
these minimum requirements: be considered to be and does hereby constitute
a) Contains an agreement to acquire the notice to all concerned of the intention of this
property at not less than the Fair Market Value Council, in the event that no other qualified
for use in accordance with the Plan; proposals are timely submitted, to accept the
b) Is intended for the redevelopment of the proposal of the Developer to acquire and
property for use by expansion of an existing develop the property and to approve the Offer to
business or establishing a new business in Buy Real Estate and Acceptance by and
conformance with the Plan; between City and Developer.
c) Sets out or provides to the satisfaction of Section 11. That the official notice of this
the City Council the proposed developer’s offering and of the intent of the City, in the event
experience in working with other development no other qualified proposals are timely
projects and with construction; submitted, to approve the Offer to Buy Real
d) Sets out or provides to the satisfaction of Estate and Acceptance, shall be a true copy of
the City Council the experience of the principals this Resolution, but without the attachments
and key staff who are directly engaged in referred to herein.
performance of contract obligations in carrying Section 12. That the City Clerk is authorized
out projects of similar scale and character; and and directed to secure immediate publication of
e) Meets, at a minimum, the conditions of the said official notice in the Telegraph Herald, a
Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance newspaper having a general circulation in the
submitted by the Developer. community, by publication of the text of this
Regular Session, October 21, 2002 427
Resolution without attachments on or before the ARC Urban Revitalization Plan: City Manager
24th day of October, 2002. recommending rejection of a request from Area
Section 13. That written proposals for the sale Residential Care to create a new Urban
and development of the property will be received Revitalization District and that this item not be
by the City Clerk at or before 10:00 a.m., set for public hearing on November 4, 2002 to
November 22, 2002 in the Office of the City consider designating the ARC Urban
Clerk, located on the first floor at City Hall, Revitalization District and communication from
Dubuque, Iowa 52001. Each proposal will be the Long Range Planning Commission regarding
opened at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in City Hall, the ARC Urban Revitalization Plan, presented
Dubuque, Iowa on November 22, 2002. Said and read. Buol moved that the communication
proposals will then be presented to the City be received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Council at 6:30 p.m., November 25, 2002, at a Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Markham,
meeting to be held in the Auditorium of the Michalski, Nicholson, Buol, Connors. Nays—
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque, Iowa. Duggan, Cline.
Section 14. That such offering shall be in Jon Romaine, representing Area Residential
substantial conformance with the provisions of Care, spoke in favor of the designation of an
Section 403.8, Code of Iowa, requiring Urban Revitalization District, stressing its
reasonable competitive bidding procedures as necessity for this project which would give more
are hereby prescribed, which method is hereby independence to the ARC residents.
determined to be the appropriate method for Elena Welsh, of Burns and Burns Architects,
making the Property available for development. spoke requesting this designation and clarifying
Section 15. That the required documents for the financing gap of $33,000.
the submission of a proposal shall be in
RESOLUTION NO. 571-02
substantial conformity with the provisions of this
RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE
Resolution.
DESIGNATION OF THE ARC URBAN
Section 16. That the City Clerk is hereby
REVITALIZATION PLAN IS NECESSARY IN
nominated and appointed as the agent of the
THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH,
City of Dubuque, Iowa to receive proposals for
SAFETY AND WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS
the sale of the property at the date and
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND
according to the procedure hereinabove
PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
specified for receipt of such proposals and to
THEREON.
proceed at such time to formally acknowledge
receipt of each of such proposals by noting the Whereas, the City Council of the City of
receipt of same in the Minutes of the Council; Dubuque finds that property in the ARC Urban
that the City Manager is hereby authorized and Revitalization district is appropriate for
directed to make preliminary analysis of each construction of housing and residential
such proposal for compliance with the minimum development; and
requirements established by this Council Whereas, the City’s Long Range Planning
hereinabove. For each proposal that satisfies Advisory Commission has reviewed the
these requirements, the City Council shall judge proposed plan and found the plan provides
the strength of the proposal by the competitive incentives for utilizing vacant parcels for
criteria established hereinabove. The City affordable housing; and
Council shall then make the final evaluation and Whereas, Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa
selection of the proposals. provides for the establishment of an urban
Section 17. That in the event another qualified revitalization area for such properties following a
proposal is timely submitted and accepted by public hearing.
the City, another and further notice shall be NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
published of the intent of the City of Dubuque, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Iowa, to enter into the resulting contract, as DUBUQUE, IOWA:
required by law. Section 1. That the development of the areas
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day described in the attached ARC Urban
of October, 2002. Revitalization Plan is found to be necessary in
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor the interest of the public health, safety and
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk welfare of the residents of the City, to wit:
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution Section 2. That the ARC Urban Revitalization
and further set this for Public Hearing on Plan as proposed meets the eligibility criteria of
11/25/02 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 Chapter 404.1 of the Code of Iowa, 2001.
P.M. in the Public Library auditorium and that Section 3. That the City Council has found
the City Clerk publish notice in the manner good cause to waive the 30-day notification
prescribed by law. Seconded by Markham. period.
Motion carried 7-0. Section 4. That the City Clerk is directed to
publish notice of a public hearing on the
428 Regular Session, October 21, 2002
aforementioned Urban Revitalization Area Plans filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-
to be held on November 4, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. in 0.
the Carnegie Stout Library Auditorium, 360 West Tracy Wagner, representing the University of
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11 Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001; and Dubuque, introduced other individuals available
Section 5. That the ARC Urban Revitalization to respond to questions and spoke in support of
Plan shall be a matter of record and shall be the adoption of the Ordinance.
available for pubic inspection in the office of the Michelle Maiers, a student at the University of
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City Clerk at City Hall, 50 West 13 Street, Dubuque, spoke in favor of the proposed
Dubuque, Iowa project. Laura Lamb, 2240 Pasadena, also
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day spoke in support.
of October 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City ClerkZoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. of Ordinances by providing for the amendment
Seconded by Markham. Carried by the following of Ordinance 48-02, which adopted regulations
vote: Yeas—Markham, Michalski, Nicholson, for the University of Dubuque ID Institutional
Buol, Connors. Nays—Duggan, Cline. District and approving an amended Conceptual
Development Plan for the University of Dubuque
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS ID Institutional District, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Appointments to the following Commission:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-02
Housing Commission (One 3-year unexpired
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
term through 8/17/04 and one 3-year term to
[THE ZONING ORDINANCE] OF THE CITY OF
expire 8/17/05). Applicant: William D. Helling.
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
Markham moved that Mr. Helling be appointed
PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF
to the term which will expire 8/17/05. Seconded
ORDINANCE 48-02, WHICH ADOPTED
by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
REGULATIONS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF
DUBUQUE ID INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT AND
PUBLIC HEARINGS
APPROVING AN AMENDED CONCEPTUAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY
Buol moved that the rules be suspended to
OF DUBUQUE ID INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
allow anyone present to speak. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
At the request of the applicant the following DUBUQUE, IOWA:
item was removed from the Agenda: Garfield Section 1. That Appendix A [the Zoning
Avenue and Stafford Street Rezoning Request. Ordinance] of the City of Dubuque Code of
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to Ordinances be amended by providing for the
consider rezoning property located at the corner amendment of ordinance 48-02, which adopted
of Garfield Avenue and Stafford Street from R-regulations for the University of Dubuque ID
2A Alternate Two-Family Residential District to Institutional District and approving an amended
R-4 Multi-Family Residential District at the conceptual development plan for the University
request of Jay Winger/Winger Construction and of Dubuque ID Institutional District, a copy of
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending which is attached to and made a part hereof, to
denial and an Ordinance Amending Appendix A wit:
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(the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Part of Lot 1 and Part of Lot 2, Steffen’s 2
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter Place.
described property located at the corner of Section 2. That pursuant to Iowa Code Section
Garfield Avenue and Stafford Street from R-2A 414.5 (2001) and as an express condition of
Alternate Two-Family Residential District to R-4 amending the University of Dubuque ID
Multi-Family Residential District. Institutional District, the undersigned property
owner(s) agree(s) to the following conditions, all
University of Dubuque Institutional District: of which the property owner(s) further agree(s)
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to are reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
consider amending the University of Dubuque ID needs that are caused directly by the zoning
Institutional District located north of U.S. reclassification:
Highway 20, 800 feet east of Devon Drive, to A. Use Regulations.
allow construction of new student apartments The following regulations shall apply to all uses
and Zoning Advisory Commission recom-made of land in the above-described ID
mending approval, presented and read. Institutional District:
Michalski moved that the proof be received and 1) Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a) Colleges and universities [45]
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b) Vocational Schools [45] 6) Final site development plans shall be
c) Seminaries [45] submitted in accordance with Section 4-4 of the
d) Offices for administrative personnel or other Zoning Ordinance.
institutional employees and affiliates [14] D. Parking Requirements
e) Churches [7], libraries, and museums [13] The off-street parking requirements for the
f) Classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, and principal permitted uses for the herein described
similar places of institutional assembly [45] ID Institutional District shall be designated by a
g) Off-street parking and loading [NA] bracket enclosed number next to the use, as
h) Recreational or athletic facilities for the herein described:
primary use and benefit of institutional residents [9] 1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit
or affiliates [7] [11] Two spaces for each dwelling unit
i) Single-family, two family [11] or multi-family [14] One space for each four hundred square
dwellings for the housing of institutional feet devoted to office use or one space for each
residents or affiliates [9] employee on the maximum shift, whichever is
2) Accessory Uses. The following uses shall be greater.
permitted as accessory uses in the above-[7] One space for each four permanent seats.
described ID Institutional District: [13] One space for each five hundred square
a) Located entirely within a principal building, feet of floor area accessible to the general
bookstores, or bars seating not more than public.
seventy-five (75) persons at one time and [45] Dormitories - one space for each bed
located not closer than two hundred feet (200') Gymnasiums - one space for each six
from the nearest Residential or Office permanent seats
Residential District. Employees - .75 spaces for each employee on
b) All uses customarily incidental to the the maximum shift
principal permitted uses in conjunction with E. Open Space and Recreational Areas
which such accessory uses operated or Those areas not designated on the conceptual
maintained, but not to include commercial use development plan for development shall be
outside the principal building. maintained as open space, as defined by
3) No conditional uses shall be allowed. Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance by the
[ ] Parking requirements as per Section D of property owner and/or association.
this Ordinance. F. Sign Regulations
B. Lot and Bulk Regulations. The sign regulations shall be the same as that
Development of land in the ID Institutional which are allowed in the ID Institutional District
District shall be regulated as follows: as established in Section 4-3.11 of the Zoning
The proposed student apartments and soccer Ordinance.
field shall be located in substantial conformance G. Additional Standards
with the attached conceptual development plan That all previously approved conceptual
and all final site development plans are to be development plans are hereby amended to allow
approved in accordance with provisions of the ID for the attached conceptual development plan.
Institutional District regulations. H. Transfer of Ownership
C. Performance Standards Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this
The development and maintenance of uses in ID Institutional District shall include the transfer
this ID Institutional District shall be established or lease agreement a provision that the
in conformance with Section 3-5.2 of the Zoning purchaser or lessee acknowledges awareness
Ordinance and the following standards: of the conditions authorizing the establishment
1) The proposed parking lot for the student of the district.
apartments shall provide a minimum of 116 I. Modifications
spaces. Any modifications of this Ordinance must be
2) The private roadway from U.S. Highway 20 approved by the City Council in accordance with
shall not be extended beyond the proposed zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 6
student apartments. of the Zoning Ordinance.
3) New outdoor lighting for the proposed J. Recording
student apartments and soccer field shall be A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the
designed to minimize impact to residential expense of the property owner[s] with the
properties. Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent
4) Landscaping shall be provided in record of the conditions accepted as part of this
compliance with Section 4-5 of the Zoning reclassification approval within ten [10] days of
Ordinance. the adoption of this ordinance. This ordinance
5) All utilities including telephone and cable shall be binding upon the undersigned and all
television shall be installed underground. his/her heirs, successors and assignees.
430 Regular Session, October 21, 2002
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Section 3. That the foregoing amendment has
ORDINANCE NO. 85-02
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
Section 4. That the foregoing amendment
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
shall take effect upon publication, as provided by
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
law.
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BED PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF
Passed, approved, and adopted this 21 day
JOHN WESLEY DRIVE AND NORTH OF
of October 2002.
ASBURY ROAD FROM DUBUQUE COUNTY
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
A-1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO CITY OF
ATTEST: Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk
DUBUQUE CS COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND
ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 84-02
WHOLESALE DISTRICT, CONCURRENT
I, Reverend Jeffery F. Bullock, President,
WITH ANNEXATION.
University of Dubuque, having read the terms
and conditions of the foregoing Ordinance No. Whereas, Grandview Avenue United Methodist
84-02 and being familiar with the conditions Church, property owners, have requested
thereof, hereby accept the same and agree to rezoning concurrent with the annexation to the
the conditions required therein. City of Dubuque, in accordance to the City of
Dated this 21st day of October, 2002. Dubuque, in accordance with Section 2-3 of
/s/ Reverend Jeffrey F. Bullock Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of
President, University of Dubuque Dubuque Code of Ordinances; and
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Whereas, this request has been found to be
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newspaper this 20 day of November, 2002. consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive
1t 11/20 Plan.
Michalski moved that the requirement that a NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to DUBUQUE, IOWA:
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
suspended and further moved final Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. the hereinafter-described property from
Dubuque County A-1 Agricultural District to City
Grandview Avenue United Methodist Church: of Dubuque CS Commercial Service and
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to Wholesale District, to wit:
consider a voluntary annexation request from Lot 1 of 2 of Mineral Lot 459 in Section 16,
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Grandview Avenue United Methodist Church T89N, R2E of the 5 P.M., all in the City of
and City Manager recommending approval and Dubuque, Iowa.
proof of publication on notice of hearing to Section 2. The foregoing amendment has
consider rezoning property located southwest of heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
John Wesley Drive and north of Asbury Plaza Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
from County A-1 Agricultural to CS Commercial Iowa.
Service and Wholesale District, concurrent with Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
approval of a voluntary annexation request, and immediately upon publication, as provided by
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending law, and at such time that the herein described
approval, presented and read. Buol moved that property is legally annexed into the City of
the proof and communications be received and Dubuque, Iowa..
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
0. of October 2002.
Mac Klingler, 11696 King Arthur Ct., spoke in Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
support. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
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Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code newspaper this 30 day of October, 2002.
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
described property located southwest of John 1t 10/30
Wesley Drive and north of Asbury Road from Buol moved that the requirement that a
Dubuque County A-1 Agricultural District to City proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
of Dubuque CS Commercial Service and on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
Wholesale District, concurrent with annexation, the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
presented and read. suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Regular Session, October 21, 2002 431
RESOLUTION NO. 572-02
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
RESOLUTION ANNEXING
described property located on Radford Road
CERTAIN PROPERTY
from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District
Whereas, Grandview Avenue United Methodist to PUD Planned Unit Development District with
Church, property owner, has voluntarily a PC Planned Commercial District designation,
petitioned for annexation of approximately presented and read.
26.398 acres of property lying outside of the
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
corporate limits of the City of Dubuque, Iowa as
ORDINANCE NO. 86-02
shown in Exhibit A; and
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
Whereas, Chapter 368 of the Code of Iowa
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
authorizes the extension of City limits in
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
situations of this character by adoption of a
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
resolution after notification is required by State
BED PROPERTY LOCATED ON RADFORD
regulations; and
ROAD FROM C-2 NEIGHBORHOOD
Whereas, this request has been found to be
SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT TO PUD
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive
WITH A PC PLANNED COMMERCIAL
Plan; and
DISTRICT DESIGNATION.
Whereas, the future growth and development
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa make it desirable NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
that the property be made part of the city of THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Dubuque, Iowa. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Section 1. Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
DUBUQUE, IOWA: hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter
Section 1. That the territorial limits of the described property from C-2 Neighborhood
Dubuque, Iowa by and they are hereby Shopping Center District to PUD Planned Unit
extended to include the property legally Development District with a PC Planned
described, to wit: Commercial District designation, to wit:
Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 459, Section 16, Lot 4 and Lot D, Block 11 Sunny Slope Estates
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T89N, R2E of 5 P.M. in Dubuque County. and to the centerline of the adjoining public right-
Section 2. The territory hereby annexed shall of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
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become a part of the 6 Precinct of the 2 Ward Section 2. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section
of the City of Dubuque. 414.5 (1993), and as an express condition of the
Section 3. That the City Clerk shall file this reclassification, the undersigned property owner
resolution, all exhibits and the petition for agrees to the following conditions, all of which
voluntary annexation with the State of Iowa in the property owner further agrees are
accordance with State Regulations. reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day needs that are caused directly by the zoning
of October 2002. reclassification:
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor A. Use Regulations.
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk The following regulations shall apply to all land
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. uses in the above described PUD District:
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. 1) Principal permitted uses of the lots
designated for commercial development shall be
Radford Road – Request to Rezone: Proof of limited to:
publication on notice of hearing to consider Residential uses above the first floor only –[6].
rezoning property located on Radford Road from General offices – [14].
C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District to Medical / office/clinic – [36].
PC Planned Commercial District at the request Dental medical lab – [8].
of Patricia Friedman / Radford Road Schools of private instruction – [4].
Development and Zoning Advisory Commission Barber/beauty shops – [16].
recommending approval and communication Retail sales/services – [17].
from Mary Janice Giesler requesting that Laundry/dry cleaner – [19].
sidewalks be installed on Radford Road, Shoe repair – [18].
presented and read.. Buol moved that the proof Tailoring/alterations – [18].
and communication be received and filed. Catalog center – [23].
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Laundromat – [22].
Patricia Friedman spoke in favor of the Artist studio – [5].
proposed rezoning. Photographic studio – [23].
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Neighborhood shopping center – [17].
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code Furniture/home furnishings – [27].
432 Regular Session, October 21, 2002
Appliance sales and service – [27]. Development of land in the PUD District shall be
Office supply – [19]. regulated as follows:
Vending/game machines sales and service – All buildings and structures located on lots
[19]. designated for commercial development shall
Mail order houses – [23]. meet bulk regulations set forth in the Zoning
Auto parts/supply – [17]. Ordinance for the C-2 Neighborhood Shopping
Vehicle rental – [47]. Center, Section 3-3.2(F).
Upholstery shop – [42]. C. Performance Standards.
Contractor shop/yard – [33]. The development and maintenance of uses in
Wholesale sales/distributor – [29]. this PUD District shall be established in
Miniwarehousing – [47]. conformance with Section 3-5.5 of the Zoning
Refrigeration equipment and supply, sales and Ordinance and the following standards:
service – [10]. 1) Public streets within the Planned Unit
Landscaping services - [29]. Development District shall be designed and built
Animal hospital/clinic – [23]. to City Engineering specifications.
Personal services – [14]. 2) Erosion control shall be provided during all
Automated gas station – [18]. phases of construction.
Gas station – [18]. 3) Parking requirements for allowed uses in the
Service station – [21]. PUD District shall be as per the parking group
Bakery (wholesale/commercial) - [19]. for the designated use, in accordance with
Drive-up automated bank teller – [8]. Section 4-2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Self-service carwash – [8]. 4) Storm water detention facilities will be
Full-service carwash – [8]. provided as per City Engineering requirements.
Animal hospital/clinic – [28]. 5) Adequate illumination shall be provided to
Furniture upholstery repair – [18]. areas used for vehicle and pedestrian
Business services – [29]. circulation. Light fixtures shall be of a cut-off
Banks, savings and loans, and credit unions – design and be mounted at a 72-degree angle to
[31]. a vertical light standard.
Indoor recreation facilities – [37]. 6) Final site development plans shall be
Printing and publishing – [32]. submitted in accordance with Section 4-4 of the
Laboratories for research or engineering – [33]. Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
Group daycare center provided that: prior to construction of any buildings.
a) Forty (40) square feet of indoor floor area 7) Screening shall be placed along the boundary
(excluding halls and bathrooms) is provided per of the residential district as per City standards.
child in areas occupied by cribs, thirty-five (35) 8) Outdoor storage must be screened to a height
square feet of indoor area (excluding halls and that obscures the stored material from adjacent
bathrooms) is provided per child in areas not residential property, but in no case shall
occupied by cribs times the licensed capacity; screening be less than six (6) feet in height.
and seventy-five (75) square feet of fenced D. Open Space and Landscaping
outdoor recreation space is provided per child Open space and landscaping in the PUD District
using the space at a given time; shall be regulated as follows:
b) The parking group requirements can be Those areas not designated on the conceptual
met [8]; plan for development shall be maintained as
c) Such facility shall supply loading and open space, as defined by Section 8 of the
unloading of children so as not to obstruct public Zoning Ordinance, by the property owners
streets or create traffic or safety hazards; and/or association.
d) All licenses have been issued or have E. Sign Regulations.
been applied for awaiting the outcome of the Signs in the PUD District shall be regulated as
Boards’ decision; follows:
e) Signage for a single-family home shall be Signage shall be regulated by the C-2
limited to one non-illuminated, wall mounted sign Neighborhood Shopping Center District sign
not to exceed four (4) square feet in area; and regulations of Section 4-3.11 of the Zoning
f) No group daycare center may be located Ordinance.
within the same structure as any gas station, F. Transfer of Ownership
bar/tavern, automated gas station or any facility Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this
selling, servicing, repairing or renting vehicles. PUD District shall include in the transfer or lease
2) Accessory uses shall include any use agreement a provision that the purchaser or
customarily incidental and subordinate to the lessee acknowledges awareness of the
principal use it serves. conditions authorizing the establishment of the
[ ] Parking group--see Section 4-2 of the Zoning PUD District.
Ordinance. G. Reclassification of Subject Property.
B. Lot and Bulk Regulations.
Regular Session, October 21, 2002 433
The City of Dubuque, Iowa, may initiate zoning and filed. Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-
reclassification proceedings to the C-2 0.
Neighborhood Shopping District in accordance
RESOLUTION NO. 573-02
with Section 6 of the Zoning Ordinance if the
RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
property owner fails to complete or maintain any
TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
of the conditions of this ordinance.
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,300,000
H. Modifications.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Any modifications of this Ordinance must be
approved by the City Council in accordance with WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as
zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 6 required by law, this Council has held a public
of the Zoning Ordinance. meeting and hearing upon the proposal to
I. Recording. institute proceedings for the issuance of not to
A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the exceed $3,300,000 General Obligation Bonds
expense of the property owner with the Dubuque for the essential corporate purpose of paying
County Recorder as a permanent record of the costs of the acquisition, construction,
conditions accepted as part of this improvement and equipping of waterworks and
reclassification approval within ten (10) days water main extensions, including water
after the adoption of this ordinance. This treatment plant facilities and water main
ordinance shall be binding upon the undersigned extensions and improvements, and has
and his/her heirs, successors and assigns. considered the extent of objections received
Section 3. The foregoing amendment has from residents or property owners as to said
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning proposed issuance of bonds; and, accordingly
Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. the following action is now considered to be in
Section 4. The foregoing amendment shall the best interests of the City and residents
take effect upon publication, as provided by law. thereof:
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
October 2002. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Section 1. That this Council does hereby
ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 86-02 institute proceedings and take additional action
We, Floyd Kunkel and Robert Smith, for the sale and issuance in the manner required
representing Radford Road Development, and I, by law of not to exceed $3,300,000 General
Mark Quade, representing E.M. Quade Obligation Bonds for the foregoing essential
Company., L.L.C., property owners, having read corporate purpose.
the terms and conditions of the foregoing Section 2. That this Resolution be and does
Ordinance No. 86-02 and being familiar with the hereby serve as a declaration of official intent
conditions thereof, hereby accept the same and under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2, because the
agree to the conditions required therein. City reasonably expects to reimburse with the
Dated this 18th day of November, 2002. proceeds of the Bonds, all or a portion of original
/s/ Floyd Kunkel expenditures incurred in connection with the
/s/ Robert Smith above purpose.
/s/ Mark Quade Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald of October, 2002.
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newspaper this 25 day of November, 2002. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 11/25 Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Buol moved that the requirement that a Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to Bond Sale to Refund $3,100,000 General
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be Obligation Bonds: Proof of publication on notice
suspended and further moved final of hearing to consider the sale of General
consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. $650,000 for the purpose of refunding
$3,100,000 General Obligation Bonds and City
Bond Sale to Support Water Projects: Proof of Manager recommending approval, presented
publication on notice of hearing to consider the and read. Markham moved that the proof and
sale of General Obligation Bonds in an amount communication be received and filed. Seconded
not to exceed $3,300,000 to support the new by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
water tower and water main along the Northwest
RESOLUTION NO. 574-02
Arterial and City Manager recommending
RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
approval, presented and read. Markham moved
TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
that the proof and communication be received
434 Regular Session, October 21, 2002
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $650,000
Passed and approved this 21st day of
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
October, 2002.
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
required by law, this Council has held a public Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
meeting and hearing upon the proposal to Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
institute proceedings for the issuance of not to Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
exceed $650,000 General Obligation Bonds for
the essential corporate purpose of paying costs Northwest Arterial Watermain Extension
of refunding and refinancing certain outstanding Project: Proofs of publication on notice of
indebtedness of the City, consisting of the hearing and notice to bidders on the receipt of
General Obligation Bonds, Series 1994, dated bids for the Northwest Arterial Watermain
May 1, 1994, and has considered the extent of Extension Project and City Manager
objections received from residents or property recommending award of the contract to
owners as to said proposed issuance of Bonds; Tschiggfrie Excavating in the contract amount of
and, accordingly the following action is now $887,683.35, presented and read. Cline moved
considered to be in the best interests of the City that the proof and communication be received
and residents thereof: and filed. Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY 0.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RESOLUTION NO. 576-02
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
Section 1. That this Council does hereby
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
institute proceedings and take additional action
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for the sale and issuance in the manner required Whereas, on 16 day of September, 2002
by law of not to exceed $650,000 General plans, specifications, form of contract and
Obligation Bonds for the foregoing essential estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
corporate purpose. Dubuque, Iowa for the installation of
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Passed and approved this 21 day of October, approximately 17,140 feet of 16 inch ductile iron
2002. watermain along the Northwest Arterial and
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor 1,400 feet of 12 inch ductile iron watermain
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk along Pennsylvania Avenue.
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution. Whereas, notice of hearing on the plans,
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost was published as required by law.
RESOLUTION NO. 575-02
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $650,000
That the said plans, specifications, form of
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
contract and estimated cost are hereby
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as approved as the plans, specifications, form of
required by law, this Council has held a public contract and estimated cost of said
meeting and hearing upon the proposal to improvements for said project.
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institute proceedings for the issuance of not to Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of
exceed $650,000 General Obligation Bonds for October, 2002.
the essential corporate purpose of paying costs Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
of refunding and refinancing certain outstanding Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
indebtedness of the City, consisting of the Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
General Obligation Bonds, Series 1994, dated Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
May 1, 1994, and has considered the extent of
RESOLUTION NO. 577-02
objections received from residents or property
AWARDING CONTRACT TO TSCHIGGFRIE
owners as to said proposed issuance of Bonds;
EXCAVATING OF DUBUQUE, IOWA FOR THE
and, accordingly the following action is now
CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY
considered to be in the best interests of the City
17,140 FEET OF 16 INCH DUCTILE IRON
and residents thereof:
WATERMAIN WITH ACCESSORIES ALONG
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE NORTHWEST ARTERIAL STARTING AT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 20 AND
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
CONTINUING TO THE NORTHEAST TO JOHN
Section 1. That this Council does hereby
F. KENNEDY ROAD AND FOR THE
institute proceedings and take additional action
CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 1,400
for the sale and issuance in the manner required
FEET OF 12 INCH DUCTILE IRON
by law of not to exceed $650,000 General
WATERMAIN WITH ACCESSORIES ALONG
Obligation Bonds for the foregoing essential
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FROM THE
corporate purpose.
Regular Session, October 21, 2002 435
NORTHWEST ARTERIAL WEST TO THE
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
PENNSYLVANIA WATER TANK.
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Whereas, the Northwest Arterial Watermain Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Extension Project has been budgeted; and Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Whereas, Tschiggfrie Excavating of Dubuque,
RESOLUTION NO. 579-02
Iowa has submitted to the City an agreement to
AWARDING CONTRACT TO LANDMARK
conduct construction services of this
STRUCTURES I, L.P. OF FORT WORTH,
improvement in the amount of $887,683.35
TEXAS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1.25
dollars; and
MILLION GALLON COMPOSITE ELEVATED
Whereas, funds have been legally
WATER TOWER WITH ACCESSORIES ON
appropriated for this expenditure.
JOHN F. KENNEDY ROAD.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Whereas, the Fourth Zone Water Tower
DUBUQUE, IOWA: project has been budgeted; and
That the City Manager is authorized to execute Whereas, Landmark Structures I, L.P. has
the agreement for construction services with submitted to the City an agreement to conduct
Tschiggfrie Excavating of Dubuque, Iowa for the construction services of this improvement in the
construction of approximately 17,140 feet of 16 amount of $1,206,000; and
inch ductile iron water pipe and 1,470 feet of 12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
inch ductile iron water pipe with accessories THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
along the Northwest Arterial and Pennsylvania DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Avenue in the amount of $887,683.35. That the City Manager is authorized to execute
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Passed, adopted and approved this 21 day of the agreement for the construction services with
October, 2002. Landmark Structures I, L.P. of Fort Worth, Texas
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor for the construction of a water tower in the
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk amount of $1,206,000.00.
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Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. Passed, adopted, and approved this 21 day
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0. of October, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Fourth Zone Water Tower Project: Proofs of Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
publication on notice of hearing and notice to Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
bidders on the receipt of bids for the Fourth Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Zone Water Tower Project and City Manager
recommending award of the contract to Old U.S. Highway 20 Watermain Extension
Landmark Structures I, L.P. in the contract Phase II Project: Proofs of publication on notice
amount of $1,206,000, presented and read. of hearing and notice to bidders on the receipt of
Cline moved that the proofs and communication bids for the Old U.S. Highway 20 Watermain
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Extension Phase II Project and City Manager
Motion carried 7-0. recommending award of the contract to Drew
Cook & Sons in the contract amount of
RESOLUTION NO. 578-02
$77,603.50, presented and read. Cline moved
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
that the proofs and communication be received
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
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Whereas, on the 16 day of September, 2002 carried 7-0.
plans, specifications, form of contract and
RESOLUTION NO. 580-02
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
Dubuque, Iowa for the construction of a water
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
tower next to the Soccer Complex, located on
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John F. Kennedy Road. Whereas, on the 16 day of September, 2002
Whereas, notice of hearing on the plans, plans, specifications, form of contract and
specifications, form of contract and estimated estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
cost was published as required by law. Dubuque, Iowa for the installation of
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY approximately 1,700 feet of 12-inch ductile iron
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF water main with accessories on Old U. S.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Highway 20.
That the said plans, specifications, form of Whereas, notice of hearing on the plans,
contract and estimated cost are hereby specifications, form of contract and estimated
approved as the plans, specifications, form of cost was published as required by law.
contract and estimated cost for said NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
improvements for said project. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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Passed, approved, and adopted this 21 day DUBUQUE, IOWA:
of October, 2002.
436 Regular Session, October 21, 2002
That the said plans, specifications, form of Whereas, on the 16th day of September 2002,
contract and estimated cost are hereby plans, specifications, form of contract and
approved as the plans, specifications, form of estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
contract and estimated cost for said Dubuque, Iowa for the Ice Harbor Retention
improvements for said project. Basin Pump Improvement Project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
of October, 2002. specifications, form of contract, and estimated
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor cost was published as required by law.
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
RESOLUTION NO. 581-02
contract and estimated cost are hereby
AWARDING CONTRACT TO DREW COOK &
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
SONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
contract and estimated cost for said
APPROXIMATELY 1,700 FEET OF 12”
improvements for said project.
DUCTILE IRON WATERMAIN WITH
Passed, adopted and approved this 21st day
ACCESSORIES ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF
of October, 2002.
OLD U. S. HIGHWAY 20 STARTING AT THE
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
INTERSECTION OF RADFORD ROAD AND
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
OLD HIGHWAY 20 CONTINUING TO THE
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
WEST.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Whereas, the Old Highway 20 Watermain
RESOLUTION NO. 583-02
Extension Phase II has been budgeted; and
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, Drew Cook & Sons of Dubuque,
Iowa has submitted to the City an agreement to Whereas, sealed proposals have been
conduct construction services of this submitted by contractors for the Ice Harbor
improvement in the amount of $77,603.50 Retention Basin Pump Improvement Project
dollars; and pursuant to Resolution No. 514-02 and notice of
Whereas, funds have been legally bidders published in a newspaper published in
appropriated for this expenditure. the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 20th day of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY September 2002.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
DUBUQUE, IOWA: and read on the 9th day of October, 2002 and it
That the City Manager is authorized to execute has been determined that the bid of M-Z
the agreement for construction services with Construction of Linden, Wisconsin in the amount
Drew Cook & Sons of Dubuque, Iowa for the of $174,550.00 was the lowest bid for providing
construction of approximately 1,700 feet of 12 all labor and materials and performing the work
inch ductile iron watermain and accessories on as provided for the plans and specifications.
Old Highway 20 in the amount of $77,603.50. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
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Passed, adopted, and approved this 21 day THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
of October, 2002. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor That the contract for the above improvement
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk be awarded to M-Z Construction and the City
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the
complete performance of the work.
Ice Harbor Retention Basin Pump BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
Improvement Project: Proofs of publication on That upon the signing of said contract and the
notice of hearing and notice to bidders on the approval of the contractor’s bond, the City
receipt of bids for the Ice Harbor Retention Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
Basin Pump Improvement Project and City the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Manager recommending award of the contract to Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
M-Z Construction, presented and read. of October, 2002.
Michalski moved that the proofs and Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
communication be received and filed. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 582-02
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
Buol moved that the rules be reinstated limiting
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
discussion to the Council. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Regular Session, October 21, 2002 437
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
ACTION ITEMS Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Convention and Visitors Bureau: Request of Gaming Referendum:
Sue Czeshinski, Convention and Visitors
RESOLUTION NO. 585-02
Bureau, to give an oral report of Bureau
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REFER-
activities during the first quarter of Fiscal Year
ENDUM ON THE CONTINUATION OF
2003, presented and read. Sue Czeshinski gave
GAMING IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
a verbal report.
WHEREAS, there will be a question on the
Local Option Sales and Services Tax – continuation of gaming in Dubuque County on
Dubuque Community School District: the November 5, 2002 general election ballot;
and
RESOLUTION NO. 584-02
WHEREAS, the Dubuque Greyhound Park
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE
and Casino and the Diamond Jo Casino
IMPORTANCE OF ADEQUATE SCHOOL
welcomed nearly two million visitors to their
FACILITIES BY SUPPORTING THE
facilities in the past year; and
DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Dubuque Greyhound Park
BOARD OF EDUCATION IN ITS PROPOSAL
and Casino and the Diamond Jo Casino employ
TO DUBUQUE COUNTY VOTERS TO
over 1,000 Dubuque area residents with an
AUTHORIZE A ONE-PERCENT (1%) LOCAL
annual payroll of more than $22 million; and
OPTION SALES AND SERVICES TAX FOR
WHEREAS, the Dubuque Greyhound Park
SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE PURPOSES.
and Casino and the Diamond Jo Casino are
WHEREAS, school facilities are a vital part of highly regulated, safe, fun and affordable
the structure of a growing community and an entertainment and are committed to responsible
essential part of a positive learning environment gaming; and
for today’s students; and WHEREAS, the Dubuque Greyhound Park
WHEREAS, the Iowa Legislature has and Casino and the Diamond Jo Casino have
authorized a local option sales and services tax contributed more than $26 million to the City of
for school infrastructure purposes; and Dubuque since beginning operations.
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Dubuque Community School District, meeting in THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
public session on September 16, 2002, passed DUBUQUE, IOWA:
a motion requesting the Dubuque County Board Section 1. That the City Council of the City of
of Supervisors to cause an election on the issue; Dubuque supports the continuation of gaming in
and Dubuque County.
WHEREAS, the Dubuque County Board of Section 2. That all electors are encouraged to
Supervisors, meeting in public session on study the issue and cast an informed vote on the
September 23, 2002, passed a resolution setting issue of the continuation of gaming in Dubuque
December 10, 2002, as the date for a special County on November 5, 2002.
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election for voters of Dubuque County, Iowa to Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of
vote on the question of the imposition of a one-October, 2002.
percent (1%) local option sales and services tax Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
for school infrastructure purposes for a ten (10) Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
year period of time; Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Bee Branch Consultant Selection: City
Section 1. That all electors study the issues Manager recommending approval of the
and cast an informed ballot on the local option selection of MSA Professional Services (MSA)
sales and services tax for school infrastructure as the Engineering Consulting Firm to conduct a
purposes on December 10, 2002. second study of the Bee Branch Drainage Basin,
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of presented and read. Nicholson moved to
Dubuque, Iowa, supports the imposition of a receive and file and approve the
one-percent (1%) local option sales and services recommendation. Seconded by Connors.
tax for school infrastructure purposes as defined Motion failed due to the following vote: Yeas—
by Chapter 422E.1, Code of Iowa. Duggan, Nicholson. Nays—Markham,
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Passed, approved and adopted this 21 day of Michalski, Buol, Cline, Connors. Buol moved
October, 2002. that Staff bring back the original plan. Seconded
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor by Connors. Carried by the following vote:
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Yeas—Markham, Michalski, Nicholson, Buol,
Cline, Connors. Nays—Duggan.
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The following was removed from the Agenda:
Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Action Plan – Approved:__________________________2002
Amendment 2. City Manager recommending
approval of an amended and restated Fiscal Adopted:___________________________2002
Year 2003 Annual Plan for the City’s Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. A
Resolution Approving an amended and restated ______________________________________
Fiscal Year 2003 (Program Year 2002) annual Mayor
plan for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds ______________________________________
The Mayor turned control of the meeting to ______________________________________
Mayor Pro-Tem Buol due to possible conflict of
interest. ______________________________________
Offer to Buy Real Estate and Acceptance –
Robert and Lynn Miller and Dubuque ______________________________________
Hardwoods, Inc.: City Manager recommending
that the City Council approve the Offer to Buy ______________________________________
Real Estate and Acceptance for property on the
Fourth Street Peninsula owned by Robert and ______________________________________
Lynn Miller and Dubuque Hardwoods, Inc., Council Members
presented and read. Nicholson moved to
receive and file the communications and Attest:
approve the recommendation. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 6-0. ______________________________________
City Clerk
Mayor Duggan resumed control of the
meeting.
At 8:14 P.M. Buol moved to go into Closed
Session re: Property Acquisition – Chapter
21.5(1)(j) 2001 Code of Iowa. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
At 8:30 P.M. Council reconvened Regular
Session stating that staff had been given proper
direction.
There being no further business, Buol moved
to adjourn. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:31 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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