2002 December Council ProceedingsRegular Session, December 2, 2002 481
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session, December 2,
2002
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Cline, Markham, Michalski, City Manager
Michael Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel Barry
Lindahl.
Present by Electronic Means (Telephone):
Council Members Buol, Connors, Nicholson.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a regular session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing such matters which
may properly come before the City Council.
Invocation was given by Sister Lynn Wagner,
PBVM, Director of the Dubuque Food Pantry.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes Submitted: Cable Community
Teleprogramming Commission of 11/12; Cable
TV Regulatory Commission of 11/13; City
Council of 11/18 and 11/25; Electrical Code
Board of 8/30 and 11/18; Historic Preservation
Commission of 11/19; Housing Code Appeals
Board of 10/15 and 11/19; Housing Commission
Trust Fund Committee of 10/29; Human Rights
Commission of 10/14, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the minutes be received
and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-
0.
Proof of publication of City Council
Proceedings of November 4 and 7, 2002,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
proofs be received and filed. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Steven M. Ferring for
property damage; Russell J. Fuhrman for
property damage; Terry Gross for vehicle
damage, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the claims and suits be referred to the Legal
Staff for investigation and report. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel advising that the
following claim has been referred to Public Entity
Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa
Communities Assurance Pool: Terry Gross for
vehicle damage, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and concurred. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending denial of
the claims of Mary M. Asbell for property
damage; Steve Kafar for vehicle damage; and
Dean Mattoon for vehicle damage, presented
and read. Michalski moved that the
communications be received and filed and
concurred. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried
7-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending that the
claim of Steven Ferring for property damage be
approved for payment and that the Finance
Director issue check, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and concurred and Finance
Director to issue proper payment. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Citizen Communications: Communication
from Jessica Barnes regarding musical
performances at the Muddy Waters Coffee
Shop, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed
and referred to the City Manager. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Communication from Bob Woodward, ArTS
Dubuque, requesting that the City provide
financial support for the operating budgets of the
Dubuque Grand Opera House, Dubuque
Museum of Art and Dubuque Symphony
Orchestra for the year 2003, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed and referred to the City
Manager. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-
0.
Community Development Advisory
Commission: Communication from Dan
Shireman submitting his resignation from the
Community Development Advisory Commission,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Code of Ordinance Supplement No. 56: City
Manager recommending adoption of
Supplement No. 56 to the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 621-02
ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 56 TO THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, under date of July 17, 1989, the City
Council, pursuant to Ordinance No. 34-89,
readopted the Code of Ordinances of the City of
482 Regular Session, December 2, 2002
Dubuque, Iowa for ordinances adopted up to
and including December 19, 1988; and
Whereas, since December 19, 1988 the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has
adopted certain ordinances amending the Code
of Ordinances and said amendments have been
printed as supplements to the Code of
Ordinances; and
Whereas, Section 380.8 of the Code of
Ordinances provides that supplements by
resolution, become part of the Code of
Ordinances.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Supplement No. 56 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, covering Ordinances through Ordinance
No. 72-02 enacted through September 3, 2002
and prepared by the Sterling Codifiers, Inc,
Coeur D' Alene, ID hereto filed in the Office of
the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa be
and is hereby adopted and becomes part of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Star Brewery Building Metal Addition and
Wood Shed — Request to Demolish:
Communication from the Historic Preservation
Commission recommending that the request of
the City of Dubuque to demolish a metal addition
to the Star Brewery Building and a wood shed
be approved, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved the recommendation.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Bell Block / Ziepprecht Buildings One -Story
Rear Addition — Request to Demolish:
Communication from the Historic Preservation
Commission recommending that the request of
Dubuque Bank and Trust to demolish a one-
story rear addition for planned rehabilitation of
the Bell Block and Ziepprecht Buildings be
approved, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed
and approved the recommendation. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Flora Pool and Sutton Pool Water Playground
Project: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the Flora Pool and Sutton Pool
Water Playground Project in the final contract
amount of $758,045.50, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 622-02
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
WHEREAS, the contract for the FLORA POOL
AND SUTTON POOL WATER PLAYGROUND
PROJECT has been completed and the City
Manager has examined the work and filed his
certificate stating that the same has been
completed according to the terms of the
contract, plans and specifications and
recommends its acceptance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the
City Manager be approved and that said
improvement be and the same is hereby
accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
the contractor from the General Fund in amount
equal to the amount of his contract, less any
retained percentage provided for therein.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 623-02
FINAL ESTIMATE
WHEREAS, the contract for the FLORA POOL
AND SUTTON POOL WATER PLAYGROUND
PROJECT has been completed and the
Engineer has submitted his final estimate
showing the cost thereof including the cost of
estimates, notices and inspection and all
miscellaneous costs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
is hereby determined to be $758,045.50, and the
said amount shall be paid from the General
Fund of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Comiskey Building Construction Project: City
Manager recommending acceptance of the
Comiskey Building Construction Project in the
final contract amount of $381,015.99, presented
and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 624-02
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
WHEREAS, the contract for the COMISKEY
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT has
been completed and the City Manager has
examined the work and filed his certificate
stating that the same has been completed
according to the terms of the contract, plans and
specifications and recommends its acceptance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the
City Manager be approved and that said
improvement be and the same is hereby
accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
the contractor from the General Fund in amount
equal to the amount of his contract, less any
retained percentage provided for therein.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 625-02
FINAL ESTIMATE
WHEREAS, the contract for the COMISKEY
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT has
been completed and the Engineer has submitted
his final estimate showing the cost thereof
including the cost of estimates, notices and
inspection and all miscellaneous costs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
is hereby determined to be $381,015.99, and the
said amount shall be paid from the General
Fund of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Appeal of FCC's Pasadena Franchise Fee
Decision: City Manager recommending that the
City contribute $5,000 to support a coalition of
cities, the National League of Cities and NATOA
in a court appeal of the FCC's Pasadena
franchise fee decision, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved the
recommendation. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
Ice Harbor West Road and Trail Construction
Project: City Manager recommending that
Resolution No. 491-02 Awarding contract for the
Ice Harbor West Road and Trail Construction
Project be amended to correct the amount of the
contract, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 626-02
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 491-02
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE ICE
HARBOR WEST ROAD AND TRAIL
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Whereas, on September 16, 2002, the City
Council passed Resolution No. 491-02 awarding
the construction contract for the Ice Harbor West
Road and Trail Construction Project in the
contract amount of $2,447,166.67; and
Whereas, the correct amount of the contract
should have been $2,171,905.67.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Resolution No. 491-02 awarding the
contract to Tschiggfrie Excavating Company in
the amount of $2,447,166.67 be amended to
correct the contract amount to be
$2,171,905.67.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Voluntary Annexation:
Communication from the Iowa Department of
Economic Development advising that the City
Development Board has approved the voluntary
annexation petition from the Grandview Avenue
United Methodist Church as submitted by the
City of Dubuque, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Sign Agreement with Cooper Acquisition
L.L.C. (Bricktown): City Manager recommending
approval of an agreement with Cooper
Acquisition L.L.C. (Bricktown) for the installation
of a sign located in Bricktown's parking lot which
would include a Port of Dubuque directional
sign, a Bricktown parking sign, and an electronic
reader board for advertising public events and
Bricktown events, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved the recommendation.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Audubon Ark Project: City Manager
recommending approval of a combined notice of
finding of no significant impact on the
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environment and notice of intent to request
release of funds for the Audubon Ark project,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 627-02
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICA-
TION OF A COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING
OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO
REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR
AUDUBON ARK PROJECT.
Whereas, the Dubuque County Historical
Society and the National Audubon Society have
received an Economic Development Initiative
(EDI) Grant in the amount of $240,000 from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, providing for financial assistance
for the Audubon Ark project, and
Whereas, pursuant to the rules and regulations
as promulgated by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, an
environmental review has been processed for
the Audubon Ark project; and
Whereas, based on said environmental review,
the Department of Housing and Community
Development has determined that said project
will have no significant impact on the
environment; and
Whereas, a combined notice of " Finding of No
Significant Impact on the Environment" and of
"Intent to Request Release of Funds" for said
project will be sent by regular mail to various
federal, state and local public agencies; to the
appropriate Regional Office of the
Environmental Protection Agency, to the HUD
Area Office and to the local news media,
individuals and groups known to be interested
and believed to be appropriate to receive such a
notice; and
Whereas, any and all comments received as a
result of such notice will be duly considered
before proceeding with a Request for Release of
Funds and Certification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to publish a combined
Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the
Environment and Notice of Intent to Request
Release of Funds for the Audubon Ark project
and to make the Environmental Review Record
for said project available for public inspection
and comment until 5:00 p.m. on December 23,
2002. Such notice shall be in the form of Exhibit
"A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 2. That the environmental review
record for the project shall be placed on file in
the Office of the City Clerk where said record
may be examined and copied by any interested
party.
Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development fifteen (15) days after
publication of appropriate notice a Request for
Release of Funds to undertake the said project.
Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent to
assume the status of a responsible federal
official under the National Environmental
Protection Act, insofar as the provisions of the
said Act apply to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development
responsibilities for review, decision making, and
action assumed and carried out by the City of
Dubuque as to environmental issues.
Section 5. That the City of Dubuque hereby
consents to the jurisdiction of the federal courts
in an action brought to enforce the City's
responsibilities in relation to environmental
review, decision-making and action in
connection with the project.
Section 6. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to execute a certification pertaining to
the environmental review procedures.
Section 7. That the City Council of the City of
Dubuque does hereby concur in the Release
and Indemnification Agreement between the City
of Dubuque, the Dubuque County Historical
Society and the National Audubon Society for
the Audubon Ark project and authorizes the
Mayor to execute the agreement.
Section 8. That the City Council of the City of
Dubuque does hereby concur in the Supplement
to the Memorandum of Agreement regarding
construction of the Dubuque County Historical
Society's River Discovery Center and authorizes
the Mayor to execute the supplement
agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of
December 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Five Flags Civic Center Computer Software:
City Manager recommending approval of the
purchase of scheduling software for the Five
Flags Center that is the same as the new
conference and education center software,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved the recommendation. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Potential Rezoning — Tollbridge Inn Property:
Communication from Bob Eichman regarding
the potential rezoning of the present Tollbridge
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Inn property for the purpose of building a
condominium complex, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
Phase IV Historical/Architectural Survey Grant
Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of a Certified Local Government (CLG)
grant agreement for Phase IV of Dubuque's
Architectural / Historic Survey / Evaluation,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 628-02
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUB-
MISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR
CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG)
PROGRAM FUNDING TO CONDUCT AN
ARCHITECTURAL/HISTORIC SURVEY.
Whereas, the State Historical Society of Iowa
has announced the availability of Certified Local
Government Program (CLG) grant funds; and
Whereas, the evaluation and survey of
properties are eligible activities for CLG funding;
and
Whereas, the State Historical Society has
advised that an architectural/historic survey is
necessary for the renewal of a Memorandum of
Agreement between the State and City for the
purposes of conducting local Section 106
reviews; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque Historic
Preservation Commission has reviewed and
endorsed the proposed architectural/historic
survey.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the submission of an
application for CLG funds to conduct an
architectural/historic survey is hereby
authorized.
Section 2. That the Planning Services
Manager is hereby authorized to sign the
contract with and submit requests for
reimbursements to the State Historical Society
of Iowa for CLG funds to conduct an
architectural/historic survey.
Section 3. That the Planning Services
Manager is authorized to utilize budgeted
Community Development Block Grant Funds to
provide the required local match if the CLG
application is approved by the State Historical
Society of Iowa.
Section 4. That the City of Dubuque agrees to
abide by all local, state and federal requirements
applicable to the proposed project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
ConAgra Foods, Inc.: City Manager
recommending approval of an amendment to the
purchase agreement and acceptance of the
deed to certain real property from ConAgra
Foods, Inc., presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 629-02
ACCEPTING THE DEED TO CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA FROM
CONAGRA FOODS, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque entered into
an Agreement on September 16, 2002 with
ConAgra Foods, Inc. for the purchase of certain
real property in Dubuque County, Iowa,
described as follows:
Lot 1 of PUBLIC SQUARE;
Lot 1 of lot 20, lot 1 of lot 21, lot 1 of lot 22, lot 1
of lot 23, lot 1 of lot 24, lot 1 of lot 25, lot 1 of lot
26, lot 1 of lot 27, lot 1 of lot 28, lot 1 of lot 29, lot
1 of lot 30, lot 1 of lot 31, lot 1 of lot 32, lot 1 of
lot 33, and lot 39A, all in Block 11;
Lot 1 of lot 1 of lot 7, lot 1 of lot 8, lot 1 of lot 9,
lot 10 except that portion thereof lying within
right-of-way of Relocated Fourth Street, lot 11,
lot 12, lot 13, lot 14, lot 15, lot 16, lot 17, lot 18,
lot 19, lot 20, lot 21, lot 22, lot 23, lot 24, lot 25,
lot 1 of lot 26, lot 1 of lot 27, lot 1 of lot 1 of lot
28, lot 39A, and lot 39B, all in Block 22; and
Lot 1 of lot 1 of lot 16, lot 1 of lot 17, lot 1 of lot
18, and lot 19 except that portion thereof lying
within right-of-way of Relocated Fourth Street,
and Lot 39A, all in Block 26;
all in Dubuque Harbor Improvement Company's
Addition (also known and described as Dubuque
Harbor Improvement Co.'s Addition), in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the respective
recorded Plats thereof.
AND WHEREAS, the terms of the Agreement
have now been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby accepts
the Deed from ConAgra Foods, Inc., a copy of
which is attached hereto.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to record this Resolution and the Deed
with the Dubuque County Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
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Section 8 Computer System: City Manager
recommending approval of an expenditure of
$15,000 for purchase of a Section 8 Program
software package, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved the
recommendation. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Action Plan —
Amendment #2: City Manager recommending
approval of an amended and restated Fiscal
Year 2003 Annual Action Plan for the City's
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
program, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 630-02
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED
AND RESTATED FISCAL YEAR 2003
(PROGRAM YEAR 2002) ANNUAL PLAN FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque prepared and
filed Annual Action Plans for Fiscal Years 2002
and 2003; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque now desires to
amend said Annual Plans by incorporating them
into one amended and restated plan as per the
attached Exhibit A; and
Whereas, said amendment is a substantial
amendment as provided in the City's Citizen
Participation Plan and must therefore be
approved by resolution of the City Council after
a public hearing by the Community Development
Advisory Commission; and
Whereas, the City advertised a public
comment period beginning September 5 2002;
and
Whereas, the Community Development
Advisory Commission reviewed the proposed
amendment at a public hearing on October 9
2002, and has voted on November 13 2002 to
approve said amendment and to recommend
approval by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Annual Action Plans for
Fiscal Years 2002 and 2003 are hereby
rescinded and the balance of funds from these
plans is incorporated into an Amended and
Restated Fiscal Year 2003 (Program Year 2002)
Annual Plan - Amendment 2, attached hereto
as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That said Amended and Restated
Fiscal Year 2003 (Program Year 2002) Annual
Plan - Amendment 2 attached hereto as Exhibit
A is hereby approved.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to submit a copy of this
resolution to the U. S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Iowa Department of Economic Development:
Communication from the Iowa Department of
Economic Development advising that the City of
Dubuque, on behalf of Dubuque Main Street,
Ltd., is being awarded a $25,000 Community
Development Fund Grant for the Dubuque —
Vision Downtown project, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
North End Neighborhood Association:
Communication from Wayne Klosterman, North
End Neighborhood Association, submitting
questions to be asked of HDR during the
upcoming worksession, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
Delinquent Sewer Charges: City Manager
recommending the submission of delinquent
sewer charges to the Dubuque County
Treasurer in order to establish real property liens
for collection of such past due accounts,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 631-02
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COLLECTION
OF DELINQUENT SEWER ACCOUNTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 44-83 AND
44-86 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, Section 44-83 of the Code of
Ordinances authorizes the City to levy and
collect just and equitable charges, rates or
rentals upon all lots, parcels or real estate and
buildings that are connected directly or indirectly
with the sanitary sewer system; and
Whereas, Section 44-86 of the Code of
Ordinances provides that the City shall have a
lien upon the real property served by the
sanitary sewer system for all delinquent rates
and charges; and
Whereas, delinquent sewer charges shall be
certified as December 31st of each year by the
City Clerk to the Dubuque County Treasurer for
collection with, and in the same manner as,
general property taxes.
Regular Session, December 2, 2002 487
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the persons hereinafter
named, owning the following described property,
have unpaid sewer charges in the amount set
out and that said charges are delinquent.
NAME AND ADDRESS
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Michael J. Schetgen 3922 Inwood Ave
10-12-181-001 Lot 53 & 54 O'Neill's North
Dub Add $498.27
J Foht 723 Peru Rd
10-12-358-007 Lot 20 Maple Leaf Add #2
$599.08
3975 Inwood Ave
Lot 39 & 40 O'Neill's North
$435.17
1100 Roosevelt St
Lot 4 Wersinger Sub
$600.08
Vincent Ehrlich 333 Olympic Heights Rd
10-11-378-003 Lot 9 Blk 1 Olympic Heights
$1869.15
Joe R Bitter 1460 Miller Rd
15-02-229-001 Lot 1-1-1-2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 of
Min Lot 499 $ 113.34
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
ordered and directed to certify to the County
Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, that the
persons named herein are delinquent in the
payment of sewer charges in the amounts set
forth above and that said delinquent sewer
charges shall be collected in the same manner
as general property taxes against the respective
parcels of property set opposite the name of the
property owner.
Section 3. That the delinquent sewer charges
shall be collected with, and in the same manner
as, general property taxes as provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2na day of
December 2002.
Ricky J Hurst
10-12-177-005
Dub Add
Gary Bernhard
10-12-201-003
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Delinquent Garbage and Refuse Collection
Charges: City Manager recommending the
submission of delinquent garbage and refuse
collection accounts to the Dubuque County
Treasurer in order to establish real property liens
for collection of such past due accounts,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 632-02
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
COLLECT DELINQUENT GARBAGE AND
REFUSE COLLECTION ACCOUNTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 40-37 AND
40-38 (d) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, City garbage and refuse collection
from residential premises, as defined in the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, is mandatory; and
Whereas, as of December 31st, of each year,
delinquent garbage and refuse collection
charges shall be certified by the City Clerk to the
Dubuque County Treasurer for collection with,
and in the same manner as general property
taxes;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE IOWA:
Section I. That the persons named
hereinunder, owning the property thereby set
forth, are delinquent in the payment of refuse
collection
NAME AND ADDRESS
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Gary Bernhard 1110 Roosevelt St
10-12-201-003 Lot 4 Wersinger Sub
$268.53
Mark Krolich 743 Louise St
10-12-356-004Lots 74 & 75 Maple Leaf Add #2
$291.68
Michael J. Schetgen 3922 Inwood Ave
10-12-181-001 Lot 53 & 54 O'Neill's North
Dub Add $237.72
Thomas Henschel 1887 Miller Rd
15-02-129-004 PT Lot 2 Henschel-McNamer
PI $445.16
J Foht 723 Peru Rd
10-12-358-007 Lot 20 Maple Leaf Add #2
$268.53
Ricky J Hurst 3975 Inwood Ave
10-12-177-005 Lot 39 & 40 O'Neill's North
Dub Add $194.13
Gary Bernhard 1100 Roosevelt St
10-12-201-003 Lot 4 Wersinger Sub
$267.53
Vincent Ehrlich 333 Olympic Heights Rd
10-11-378-003 Lot 9 Blk 1 Olympic Heights
$573.31
Joe R Bitter 1460 Miller Rd
15-02-229-001 Lot 1-1-1-2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 of
Min Lot 499 $ 73.18
Max Rettenberger 5210 Olde Hwy Rd
Lot 2-2 SE SW Sec 29 $436.31
Jeanie L Frommelt 3975 Jackson St
No Description Per Courthouse $ 71.47
Terry Atkinson 45 Oak Grove Dr
Lot 6 Blk 1 Fischer $132.94
Section 2. That the City clerk be and is hereby
ordered and directed to certify to the County
Treasurer of Dubuque County, Iowa, that the
persons named hereinbefore are delinquent in
the payment of refuse collection charges in the
amount set aside of the respective names, and
that said amounts shall be collected in; the same
manner as general property taxes against the
488 Regular Session, December 2, 2002
respective parcels of property set opposite the
names of the owners.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day
of December 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Racing Association's Fiscal Year
2003 CIP Schedule: City Manager
recommending approval of the Dubuque Racing
Association's Fiscal Year 2003 CIP Schedule,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved the recommendation. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Business Licenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 633-02
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the following having complied with the
provisions of law relating to the sale of
Cigarettes within the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be
granted a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette
Papers within said City.
NEW
Jumpers Sports Bar/Grill Inc
Jerry Merrick
2600 Dodge St
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 634-02
Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses
have been submitted to this Council for approval
and the same have been examined and
approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such
applicants were inspected and found to comply
with the State Laws and all City Ordinances
relevant thereto and they have filed proper
bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be
issued the following named applicants a Liquor
License.
CLASS "B" (HOTEL/MOTEL) LICENSE
Platinum Holdings LLC Grand Harbor
Resort/VVater Park+ (Sunday/Outdoor Sale)
350 Bell
CLASS "C" BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
Pepper Sprout, Inc. Pepper Sprout, Inc.
378 Main
Pamela Arensdorf Instant Replay+
(Sunday Sale) 1602 Central
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Mediacom Franchise Extension: City Manager
recommending that a public hearing be set for
December 16, 2002 to consider an additional
three-month lease extension of the existing
Mediacom cable franchise, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 635-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY'S INTENT TO
GRANT A SHORT-TERM EXTENSION OF AN
EXISTING CABLE SERVICES FRANCHISE
AND AN EXISTING HUB SITE LEASE TO
MCCIOWA L.L.C.
Whereas, MCClowa, L.L.C. (Mediacom) is the
current holder of a cable services franchise,
embodied in Ordinance No. 42-81, as modified
by a series of waivers and side agreements, and
acquired from TCI of Iowa, Inc. via a transfer
approved by the Dubuque City Council on June
18, 2001; and
Whereas, one of the side agreements is a
lease to Mediacom to build and maintain a
network hub on City -owned property located at
1585 West Third Street in Dubuque; and
Whereas, the terms of the franchise and of the
lease will expire December 31, 2002; and
Whereas, representatives of the City of
Dubuque and of Mediacom have entered into
good faith negotiation of terms and conditions
for the renewal of the franchise and the lease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1.That the City of Dubuque intends to
extend the term of the cable services franchise
and the term of the lease to March 31, 2003
under the same terms and conditions as
currently in effect; and
Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to cause notices to be
published of the proposed extension in the
manner prescribed by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of
December, 2002
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
and further set it for public hearing on 12/16/02
at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the
Regular Session, December 2, 2002 489
public library auditorium and that the City Clerk
publish notice in the manner prescribed by law.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Commission:
Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission (Two unexpired 3 -year terms to
expire 10/1/03 and 10/1/05). Applicants: Daniel
Calvert and Mark Henning. Vote on the
appointments was as follows: Markham voted
for Calvert for the term to expire 05 and Henning
for the term to expire 03. Michalski voted for
Calvert for the term to expire 05 and Henning for
the term to expire 03. Nicholson voted for
Calvert for the term to expire 05 and Henning for
the term to expire 03. Buol voted for Calvert for
the term to expire 05 and Henning for the term
to expire 03. Cline voted for Calvert for the term
to expire 05 and Henning for the term to expire
03. Connors voted for Calvert for the term to
expire 05 and Henning for the term to expire 03.
Duggan voted for Calvert for the term to expire
05 and Henning for the term to expire 03.
Therefore, Daniel Calvert was appointed to the
term which will expire 10/1/05 and Mark Henning
appointed to the term that expires 10/1/03.
ACTION ITEMS
Mississippi Valley Trucking Center, Inc./Miller
Logging Company: City Manager recom-
mending approval of the Offer to Buy Real
Estate and Acceptance for Mississippi Valley
Trucking Center, Inc. (William and Mary
Miller/Miller Logging Company), presented and
read. Markham moved that the communication
be received and filed and recommendation
approved. Seconded by Michalski. Carried by
the following vote: Yeas—Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays—None.
Abstain—Duggan.
Municipal Cable / Telecommunications
Feasibility Study RFP: City Manager
recommending approval of the issuance of a
Request for Proposals for a Municipal
Cable/Telecommunications Feasibility Study for
the City of Dubuque, presented and read. Cline
moved that the communication be received and
filed and recommendation approved. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Michalski noted with appreciation the Iowa
Department of Economic Development CDBG
$25,000 Vision Downtown Grant, the positive
editorial in the Des Moines Register that day
about Dubuque and also recognized the Cub
Scouts and High School students that were in
attendance at this Council Meeting.
There being no further business, Cline moved
to adjourn. Seconded by Markham. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:43 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
1t 12/11
Approved: 2003
Adopted: 2003
Mayor
Council Members
Attest:
City Clerk
490 Special Session, December 9, 2002
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Special Session, December 9,
2002
Council met in Special Session at 5:36 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Pro -Tem Buol, Council
Members Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
City Manager Michael Van Milligen, Corporation
Counsel Barry Lindahl.
Present by Electronic Means (Telephone):
Council Member Nicholson.
Absent: Mayor Duggan.
Mayor Pro -Tem Buol read the call and stated
this is a special session of the City Council
called for the purpose of discussing the
Stormwater Management Plan.
Michael Conzett and Laurie Carrette of HDR
Engineering gave a comprehensive presentation
about the proposed Stormwater Management
Plan.
Council questioned various aspects of the plan
and discussed the matter at length.
Mike Portzen, 1865 Dallas Ct. and Wayne
Klostermann of the North End Neighborhood
spoke questioning various specifics of the
proposed plan.
There being no further business, Markham
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:55
P.M.
/s/ Karen M. Chesterman
Deputy City Clerk
1t 12/18
Approved: 2003
Adopted: 2003
Mayor
Council Members
Attest:
City Clerk
Special Session, December 16, 2002 491
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Monday, December 16, 2002
Council met for dinner at 4:15 P.M. in the
Second Floor Library Rotunda
Council met in special session at 4:51 P.M. in
the Public Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, City Manager Michael Van Milligen,
Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a special session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing the proposed
Stormwater Utility.
Assistant City Engineer Gus Psihoyos
introduced individuals representing various
segments of the community that were working
together as the Citizen Advisory Committee for
the Stormwater Utility.
Steve Sedgewick of Camp Dresser & McKee
(CDM), the Consultant for this project, presented
various aspects of the proposed Stormwater
Utility program and clarified those items of the
presentation that all committee members had
come to a consensus upon and those items that
no consensus had yet been reached. He stated
that over 7 cities in Iowa and 350 in the United
States have a Stormwater Utility.
Mike Portzen, as Chair of the Committee,
spoke of various specifics of the project as did
Mike Coty, Dave Stuart, Tracy Wagner, Bob
Hartig and Ron Smith. Discussed were the
City's aging infrastructure system, the design of
the project, the 24.5 Million cost of the project,
the possibility of raising funding from a variety of
sources and the possible variability of fee
amounts, concerns about bankrupting non-profit
and religious facilities, whether a utility should
have a sunset clause, and possible subsidies for
tax exempt properties.
Rev. Ken Bickel, Past President of DACU, Ron
Smith of Dubuque Homebuilders, Bob Hartig
and Dave Stuart as well as other committee
members spoke voicing relevant concerns.
There being no further business, upon
consensus meeting adjourned at 6:11 P.M.
/s/ Karen M. Chesterman
Deputy City Clerk
1t 12/26
Approved: 2003
Adopted: 2003
Mayor
Council Members
Attest:
City Clerk
492 Regular Session, December 16, 2002
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Monday, December 16, 2002
Council met in regular session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Public Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, City Manager Michael Van Milligen,
Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl.
Invocation was given by Reverend Jeffrey F.
Bullock, Ph.D., President of the University of
Dubuque.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a regular session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing such matters which
may properly come before the City Council.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes Submitted: City Council of 12/2 and
12/9; Five Flags Commission of 8/19 and 9/16;
Housing Code Appeals Board of 11/19; Human
Rights Commission of 11/18; Long Range
Planning Commission of 11/20; Park and
Recreation Commission of 11/12, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the minutes be
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
Proofs of publication of City Council
Proceedings of 11/18/02 and 11/25/02 and List
of Claims and Revenues for month ending
October 31, 2002, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the proofs be received and
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-
0.
Council Proceedings of October 2002,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
proceedings be approved as printed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Finance Director submitting Financial Reports
for the month ending November 30, 2002,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Chris E. Cullen for
property damage; Welu, Inc. d/b/a Welu Printing
Co. by Attorney E. David Wright for property
damage, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the claims and suits be referred to the Legal
Staff for investigation and report. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel advising that the
following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Chris E.
Cullen, E. David Wright for Welu, Inc. d/b/a Welu
Printing Co., presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communications be received and
filed and concurred. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending settle-
ment of Ricky St. Claire claim in the amount of
$108.69, presented and read. Michalski moved
to receive and file the communication and
concurred and Finance Director to issue proper
payment. Seconded by Markham. Motion
carried 7-0.
Citizen Communication: John Steger objecting
to zoning interpretation, presented and read.
Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed and referred to the City
Manager. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
carried 7-0.
2002 Human Rights Annual Report: Human
Rights Commission submitting their 2002 Annual
Report, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
IDOT Agreement — U.S. Highway 20
Intersection: City Manager recommending
approval of a pre -construction agreement
between the City and the Iowa Department of
Transportation for improvements to U.S. 20
within the City of Dubuque, presented and read.
Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carried 7-0.
Markham requested clarification of the
specifics of this Agreement which would include
an intelligent travel control system and turn
lanes at several intersections within the City of
Dubuque.
City Manager Michael Van Milligen and Public
Works Director Mike Koch spoke and explained
the details.
RESOLUTION NO. 636-02
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO US 20
Whereas, the City agrees that the Iowa
Department of Transportation shall construct
traffic improvements on US 20 extending from
Devon Drive westerly to the new "Menards"
entrance which is located just beyond the old US
20 intersection; and
Regular Session, December 16, 2002 493
Whereas, the Iowa Department of
Transportation has prepared a pre -construction
agreement between the City of Dubuque and the
Iowa Department of Transportation for the
installation of traffic signal interconnect from
Devon Drive extending westerly to the west
limits of the project at the new "Menards", and
the installation of right- and left -turn lanes from
Devon Drive extending westerly to Century
Drive; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque approves of said agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1.That the pre -construction agreement
between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa
Department of Transportation for the
construction of traffic signal and turn -lane
improvements between the City of Dubuque and
the Iowa Department of Transportation be and is
hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and
directed to execute two copies of the pre -
construction agreement between the City of
Dubuque and the Iowa Department of
Transportation.
Passed, adopted and approved this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Community Schools Request to
Purchase Property: Communication from the
Dubuque Community School District to vacate a
portion of City alley abutting School District
property at 330 Bryant Street, 340 Bryant Street,
and 1280 Mt. Loretta St., presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and referred to the City
Manager. Seconded by Markham. Motion
carried 7-0.
Workers' Compensation Claim Settlement:
Corporation Counsel requesting approval of a
proposed settlement of Workers' Compensation
claim of John Fitzgibbons, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved request.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Grand River Center Request for Proposals for
Creative Services: City Manager recommending
approval of a Request for Proposal for creative
development services for the Grand River
Center, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed
and approved request. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque County Historical Society contract
with Scharff -Weisberg Amendment: City
Manager recommending approval of an
amendment to the contract with Scharff -
Weisberg for National Scenic Byways Grant,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
The following item was removed at the request
of the applicant: Plat of Survey, 1670 John F.
Kennedy Road: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval of the Plat of Survey of
Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Kopp's JFK Addition No. 2
and Resolution Approving the Plat of Survey of
Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Kopp's JFK Addition No. 2 in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Plat of Survey, Rockdale Road: Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval
of the Plat of Survey of Lot 1-2 and Lot 2-2 of
Shipton's Second Addition, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 637-02
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF
SURVEY LOT 1-2 AND LOT 2-2 OF
SHIPTON'S SECOND ADDITION IN THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
Whereas, there has been filed with the City
Clerk a Plat of Survey Lot 1-2 and Lot 2-2 of
Shipton's Second Addition in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa; and;
Whereas, said plat provides Lot 1-2 with 0 feet
of lot frontage where 50 feet of lot frontage is
required; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been
examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission
and had its approval endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been
examined by the City Council and they find that
it conforms to the statutes and ordinances
relating thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 42-19(b) of the
Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow Lot 1-
2 with 0 feet of lot frontage where 50 feet of lot
frontage is required, provided that Lot 1-2 is
labeled as "non -buildable."
Section 2. That the Plat of Survey is hereby
approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to endorse the
approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said
Plat of Survey.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
494 Regular Session, December 16, 2002
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Downtown Planning Committee Membership:
Communication of Long Range Planning
Commission recommending adding two new
members to the Downtown Planning
Commission from Dubuque Initiatives and
Dubuque Cultural Alliance, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Ice Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project —
Acceptance: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the 2002 Maintenance Dredging
Project — Ice Harbor Flood Control Gate
Structure in the final amount of $109,925.00,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 638-02
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the 2002
Maintenance Dredging Project — Ice Harbor
Flood Control Gate Structure has been
completed and the City Manager has examined
the work and filed his certificate stating that the
same has been completed according to the
terms of the contract, plans and specifications
and recommends its acceptance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the
City Manager be approved and that said
improvement be and the same is hereby
accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
the contractor from the General Fund and the
1% Local Option Sales Tax Fund in amount
equal to the amount of his contract, less any
retained percentage provided for therein.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 639-02
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract for the 2002
Maintenance Dredging Project — Ice Harbor
Flood Control Gate Structure has been
completed and the City Engineer has submitted
his final estimate showing the cost thereof
including the cost of estimates, notices and
inspection and all miscellaneous costs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
is hereby determined to be $113,001.00 and the
said amount shall be paid from the General
Fund and the 1% Local Option Sales Tax Fund
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Civil Service Certification of Sanitation Driver
Position: Civil Service Commission submitting
certification of individuals tested for Sanitation
Driver, presented and read.
December 9, 2002
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City
Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the 2001
Code of Iowa, an examination for the position of
Sanitation Driver was conducted on November
20, 2002. We hereby certify that the individuals
listed below have passed this written
examination and the vacancy for this position
should be filled from this list and that this list is
good for two (2) years from above date.
Sanitation Driver
Garry Clauer Tim Furlong
Gary Nauman Nancy Otterbeck
Ricky Fishnick Teresa Behnke
Chad Berendes Ray Behnke
Roger Becker Randy Ludowitz
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Merle Duehr, Chairperson
/s/ Loras Kluesner
/s/ Richard Wertzberger
Civil Service Commission
Michalski moved that the above certification be
made a matter of record. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Housing Tax Credit - Gronen Properties: City
Manager recommending support of application
for equity financing assistance for the Gronen
Upper Main Revitalization Project, presented
and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 640-02
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
COUNCIL TO ENDORSE THE GRONEN
PROPERTIES' APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE FOR A RENTAL HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROJECT ON UPPER
MAIN STREET
Regular Session, December 16, 2002 495
Whereas, the federal government, through
Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, offer
incentives for rehabilitation of affordable rental
housing which is made available to low- and
moderate -income households; and
Whereas, Gronen Properties has submitted an
application for affordable housing tax credits in
connection with a proposed project to
rehabilitate 30 rental units, located at 1042,
1066, 1069, 1086 and 1091 Main Street; and at
248 West 11th Street in the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, indication of City support for the
requested federal assistance is favorable to the
Iowa Finance Authority's consideration of the
application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque endorses and
supports the application from Gronen Properties
for tax credits to the Iowa Finance Authority, for
the intended project located on Main Street.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to forward this
resolution to the Finance Authority.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
YMCA Drive — Habitat for Humanity Drainage
Problem: City Manager responding to concerns
from Habitat for Humanity as to drainage
problems on YMCA Drive, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
Asbury Plaza Detention Basin Response: City
Manager responding to concern of Judy Riniker
about water runoff near the Asbury Plaza area,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Transit Boarding Facility Architectural
Services: City Manager requesting authorization
to negotiate a contract for Architectural Services
to design a Transit Boarding Facility, presented
and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved the request. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Grant Agreement for Downtown Master Plan:
City Manager recommending approval of an
Agreement with the Iowa Department of
Economic Development for a $25,000 grant from
IDED's Community Development Fund for
preparation of the Downtown Master Plan,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 641-02
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOP-
MENT GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN
Whereas, the City Council has made creation
of a Downtown Master Plan a priority; and
Whereas, the City Council has allocated
$50,000 towards this project; and
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Economic
Development (IDED) has awarded the City a
$25,000 grant from the IDED's Community
Development Fund for this project; and
Whereas, the Downtown Planning Committee
has raised $25,000 in private donations; and
Whereas, the Downtown Planning Committee
and Planning Services Department will provide
$2,500 in local in-kind match.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to
sign the IDED grant agreement for creation of
the Downtown Master Plan on behalf of the City
of Dubuque.
Section 2. The Planning Services Manager
hereby is authorized to sign the IDED payment
vouchers and to serve as the project manager
and point of contact for this grant agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetlands
Site Package II: City Manager recommending
authorization to execute a Supplemental
Agreement for the Mississippi River Discovery
Center (MRDC) Wetland Site Package II, Interior
Walkways Project, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 642-02
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SUPPLE-
MENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER DISCOVERY
CENTER WETLAND SITE PACKAGE II,
INTERIOR WALKWAYS PROJECT
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is the sponsor
of a Transportation Enhancement Grant for the
Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland Site
Package II, Interior Walkways Project; and
496 Regular Session, December 16, 2002
Whereas, the Dubuque County Historical
Society wishes to bid the Mississippi River
Discovery Center Wetland Site Package II,
Interior Walkways Project; and
Whereas, the Iowa Department of
Transportation will allow the Mississippi River
Discovery Center Wetland Site Package II,
Interior Walkways Project to be bid locally after
completion of a supplemental agreement with
the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized
to sign the Supplemental Agreement with the
Iowa Department of Transportation to proceed
with the local bidding of the Mississippi River
Discovery Center Wetland Site Package II,
Interior Walkways Project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Hardwoods Deeds: Corporation
Counsel recommending acceptance of the
deeds from Dubuque Hardwoods, Inc., Robert
and Lynn Miller, and Midwest Hardwoods, Inc.,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 643-02
ACCEPTING THE DEEDS TO CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA FROM
DUBUQUE HARDWOODS, INC. AND
ROBERT AND LYNN MILLER
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque entered into
an Agreement with Dubuque Hardwoods, Inc.
and Robert and Lynn Miller for the purchase of
the following described real property in Dubuque
County, Iowa:
Market Square; Cypress Street, Wall Street,
Washington Street and alleys located between
the NE'LY line of Sixth Street and the NWLY
line of Market Street and the SELY right of way
line of the Canadian National Illinois Central
Railroad in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa
Lots 1, 2, 37, and 38 in Block 21 in Dubuque
Harbor Improvement Co.'s Addition, In the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the Recorded
plat of said Addition.
Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22; and,
That part of lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, and
14, lying southerly Of a line which is parallel to
and 50 feet southerly from the Centerline of the
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company's main
Tract, as now located; all in Block 18, In
Dubuque Harbor Improvement Company's
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
according to the recorded Plat thereof.
Lot 1A of vacated alley in Block 18 of Dubuque
Harbor Improvement Company's Addition from
Market Square to the I.C.R.R. R.O.W.
In the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the
recorded Plats thereof.
Lots 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36, in Block 21, Lots
1 to 38, both inclusive, in Block 27, and Lots 31,
33, 34, and 35, in Block 28, All in Dubuque
Harbor Improvement Co.'s Addition, In the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the Recorded
plat of said Addition.
Lots 1, 33, 34, 35, 36, in Block 20; Lots
numbered 3 to 19, inclusive, in Block 21; That
part of lots 2, 3, 4, 31 and 32, in Block 20, and,
That part of lots 8 and 27, in Block 28, lying
easterly of the Dubuque & Dunleith Bridge
Company's right of way;
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 28, 29, 30, and 32, in
Block 28; All in Dubuque Harbor Improvement
Company's Addition, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, according to the respective recorded Plats
thereof.
AND WHEREAS, the terms of the Agreement
have now been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Dubuque hereby accepts the
Deeds from Dubuque Hardwoods, Inc. and
Robert and Lynn Miller, copies of which are
attached hereto.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to record this Resolution and the Deeds
with the Dubuque County Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 644-03
ACCEPTING THE DEED TO CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA FROM
MIDWEST HARDWOODS, INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque entered into
an Agreement with Dubuque Hardwoods, Inc.
and Robert and Lynn Miller for the purchase of
the following described real property in Dubuque
County, Iowa:
Market Square; Cypress Street, Wall Street,
Washington Street and alleys located between
the NE'LY line of Sixth Street and the NWLY
line of Market Street and the SELY right of way
line of the Canadian National Illinois Central
Railroad in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa
Lots 1, 2, 37, and 38 in Block 21 in Dubuque
Harbor Improvement Co.'s Addition, In the City
Regular Session, December 16, 2002 497
of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the Recorded
plat of said Addition.
Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22; and,
That part of lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, and
14, lying southerly Of a line which is parallel to
and 50 feet southerly from the Centerline of the
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Company's main
Tract, as now located; all in Block 18, In
Dubuque Harbor Improvement Company's
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
according to the recorded Plat thereof.
Lot 1A of vacated alley in Block 18 of Dubuque
Harbor Improvement Company's Addition from
Market Square to the I.C.R.R. R.O.W. In the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded
Plats thereof.
Lots 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36, in Block 21, Lots
1 to 38, both inclusive, in Block 27, and Lots 31,
33, 34, and 35, in Block 28, All in Dubuque
Harbor Improvement Co.'s Addition, In the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the Recorded
plat of said Addition.
Lots 1, 33, 34, 35, 36, in Block 20; Lots
numbered 3 to 19, inclusive, in Block 21; That
part of lots 2, 3, 4, 31 and 32, in Block 20, and,
That part of lots 8 and 27, in Block 28, lying
easterly of the Dubuque & Dunleith Bridge
Company's right of way; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
28, 29, 30, and 32, in Block 28; All in Dubuque
Harbor Improvement Company's Addition, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the
respective recorded Plats thereof.
AND WHEREAS, the Agreement required that
Dubuque Hardwoods, Inc. deliver to City a deed
to the property from Midwest Hardwoods, Inc. to
the City of Dubuque, a copy of which deed is
attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Dubuque hereby accepts the
Deed from Midwest Hardwoods, Inc., a copy of
which is attached hereto.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to record this Resolution and the Deed
with the Dubuque County Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Muddy Waters Business Response: City
Manager responding to letter from Jessica
Barnes concerning police enforcement at the
Muddy Waters establishment at 18th and
Central, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Application for EPA Brownfield Clean -Up
Grant: City Manager recommending
endorsement of the submission of an application
for the EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant
Application for Petroleum Contaminated
Property in the Port of Dubuque, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 645-02
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE
SUBMISSION OF A BROWNFIELD CLEANUP
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U. S.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
FOR CLEANUP ACTIVITIES IN THE PORT OF
DUBUQUE.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is interested in
promoting further economic development
opportunities in the Port of Dubuque area in
order to retain and attract new job creating
businesses to this community; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque and its
America's River partners are investing over
$188 million in the Port of Dubuque; and
Whereas, petroleum contaminated property in
the Port of Dubuque may hinder further
investment in and development of key riverfront
property; and
Whereas, the U. S. Environmental Protection
Agency, through its Brownfield Cleanup Grant
program, has monies available for the cleanup
of contaminated properties owned by
municipalities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque hereby
endorses the application to the U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency for Brownfield
Cleanup Grant funding in the amount of
$200,000 to clean up petroleum contaminated
property in the Port of Dubuque.
Section 2. That the City Manager is
authorized to sign, on behalf of the City Council,
the application for EPA Brownfield Cleanup
Grant funding.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
EDA Grant for Adams Co. Acquisition: City
Manager recommending approval of a contract
with the Economic Development Administration
for a $2 Million Grant for the Acquisition of the
Adams Co., presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-
0.
498 Regular Session, December 16, 2002
RESOLUTION NO. 646-02
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRA-
TION
Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque has
approved an application to the Economic
Development Administration for a grant to assist
in the acquisition of property owned by the
Adams Company in the Port of Dubuque,
relocation of the Company, and demolition of the
existing facility (the Project); and
Whereas, the Economic Development
Administration (EDA) has announced the
approval of a $2 Million grant for the Project; and
Whereas, EDA has provided a contract to the
City for the $2 Million grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the attached contract with EDA
for a $2 Million grant to assist in the Project is
hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized
to execute and the City Manager is hereby
directed to submit said contract to the Economic
Development Administration together with other
attachments as may be required.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Business Licenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 647-02
BEER
Whereas, applications for Beer Permits have
been submitted and filed to this Council for
approval and the same have been examined
and approved: and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by
such applicants were inspected and found to
comply with the Ordinances of the City and have
filed proper bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be
issued the following named applicants a Beer
Permit.
CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT
Rainbo Oil Company Kwik Stop Food Mart+
(Sunday Sale) 2320 Hwy 61
Iowa Oil Company
(Sunday Sale)
Molo Oil Company
(Sunday Sale)
Hy -Vee Inc.
(Sunday Sale)
1000 Speede Shoppe+
2150 Twin Valley
Big 10 Mart+
9th & Central Ave
Hy -Vee # 2+
4800 Asbury Rd
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 648-02
Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses
have been submitted to this Council for approval
and the same have been examined and
approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such
applicants were inspected and found to comply
with the State Laws and all City Ordinances
relevant thereto and they have filed proper
bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be
issued the following named applicants a Liquor
License.
CLASS "B"(HOTELJMOTEL) LIQUOR LICENSE
Design Center, Inc. Julien Inn+
(Sunday Sale) 200 Main St
Kinseth Hotel Holiday Inn 5 -Flags+
(Sunday Sale) 450 Main St
CLASS "C" BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
L & M Wharf Corp Michael's Bar X +
(Sunday Sale) 2616 Windsor
David Hoffman White House
450 W Locust
The Moracco Inc. Moracco+
(Sunday Sale) 1413 Rockdale Rd
Dubuque County Historical Ryan House+
(Sunday Sale) 1375 Locust St
Bowling & Beyond Dubuque Inc
Bowling & Beyond Dubuque+
(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) 1860 Hawthorne
CLASS "B" WINE PERMIT
Hy -Vee Inc. Hy -Vee # 2
4800 Asbury Rd
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
ITEM TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Decorah Street Request to Vacate: City
Manager recommending that a public hearing be
set for January 6, 2003 to consider a request
from Douglas and Jean Kapp and William and
Carole Kubler to vacate and purchase a portion
of Decorah Street east of Adair Street,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Regular Session, December 16, 2002 499
RESOLUTION NO. 649-02
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF
PROPOSED VACATED DECORAH STREET
EAST OF ADAIR STREET
Whereas, there has been presented to the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a plat
dated the 9th day of December, 2002, prepared
by IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC, describing
the proposed vacated portion of Decorah Street
east of Adair Street; and
Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and
statutes pertaining thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the plat dated 9th day of
December, 2002, prepared by IIW Engineers &
Surveyors, PC relative to the real estate
hereinabove described be and the same is
hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk
be and they are hereby authorized and directed
to execute said plat for and on behalf of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The City of Dubuque reserves unto
itself a perpetual easement including the right of
ingress and egress thereto, for the purpose of
erecting, installing, constructing, reconstructing,
repairing, owning, operating, and maintaining
water, sewer, drainage, gas, telephone,
television cable, fiber optics, and electric lines as
may be authorized by the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, as shown on the Plat of Survey of Lot 10A
and Lot 11A of Woodlawn Park.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to file said plat and
certified copy of this resolution in the office of
the Recorder in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Vacating Decorah Street East of
Adair Street, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 98-02
ORDINANCE VACATING DECORAH STREET
EAST OF ADAIR STREET
Whereas, Douglas and Jean Kapp and William
and Carole Kubler have requested the vacating
of Decorah Street east of Adair Street; and
Whereas, IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC has
prepared and submitted to the City Council a
plat showing the vacated portion of Decorah
Street east of Adair Street and assigned lot
numbers thereto, which hereinafter shall be
known and described as Lot 10A and Lot 11A of
Woodlawn Park, in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has determined that Decorah
Street east of Adair Street is no longer required
for public use, except for utility easements as
noted, and vacating of said portion of Decorah
Street east of Adair Street known as Lot 10A
and Lot 11A of Woodlawn Park, in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa should be
approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the real estate described as
Lot 10A and Lot 11A of Woodlawn Park, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, be and the same is
hereby vacated.
Section 2. The City of Dubuque reserves unto
itself a perpetual easement including the right of
ingress and egress thereto, for the purpose of
erecting, installing, constructing, reconstructing,
repairing, owning, operating, and maintaining
water, sewer, drainage, gas, telephone,
television cable, fiber optics, and electric lines as
may be authorized by the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, as shown on the Plat of Survey of Lot 10A
and Lot 11A of Woodlawn Park.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 20th day of December, 2002.
Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
1t 12/20
Michalski moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 650-02
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
CITY INTEREST IN LOT 10A AND LOT 11A
OF WOODLAWN PARK, CITY OF DUBUQUE,
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the Douglas and Jean Kapp and
William and Carole Kubler have requested the
vacating of Decorah Street east of Adair Street;
and
Whereas, IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC has
prepared and submitted to the City Council a
plat showing the vacated portion of Decorah
Street east of Adair Street and assigned lot
numbers thereto, which hereinafter shall be
known and described as Lot 10A and Lot 11A of
Woodlawn Park in the City of Dubuque, Iowa;
and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has determined that Decorah
Street east of Adair Street is no longer required
500 Regular Session, December 16, 2002
for public use, except for utility easements as
noted, and vacating and sale of said portions of
alleys and streets known as Lot 10A and Lot
11A of Woodlawn Park in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to
dispose of its interest in Lot 10A and Lot 11A of
Woodlawn Park in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the conveyance of Lot 10A of
Woodlawn Park in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to
Douglas and Jean Kapp be contingent upon the
payment of $1,235.00 plus platting, publication
and filing fees.
Section 3. That the conveyance of Lot 11A of
Woodlawn Park in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to
William and Carole Kubler be contingent upon
the payment of $1,235.00 plus platting,
publication and filing fees.
Section 4. The City of Dubuque reserves unto
itself a perpetual easement including the right of
ingress and egress thereto, for the purpose of
erecting, installing, constructing, reconstructing,
repairing, owning, operating, and maintaining
water, sewer, drainage, gas, telephone,
television cable, fiber optics, and electric lines as
may be authorized by the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, as shown on the Plat of Survey of Lot 10A
and Lot 11A of Woodlawn Park.
Section 5. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to cause a notice of
intent to dispose of said real estate to be
published in the manner as prescribed by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution and
further set this for public hearing on 1/6/03 at a
meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the Public
Library Auditorium and direct the City Clerk to
publish notice in the manner required by law.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council
regarding their desire to serve on the following
Commission: Human Rights Commission (Three
3 -year terms to expire 1/1/06) Applicants:
Cynthia Cechota, Penny Ehlinger, Joseph A.
Hopkins, Marty O'Shea, Charles F. Ryan,
Vincent J. Vanden Heuvel, and Kimberly Walsh
Penny Ehlinger, Kimberly Walsh, Cynthia
Cechota, Charles Ryan, and Marty O'Shea
spoke requesting consideration for appointment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Buol moved that the rules be suspended to
allow anyone present to speak. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Mediacom Franchise Extension: Proof of
publication on notice of hearing to consider an
additional three-month lease extension of the
existing Mediacom cable franchise and City
Manager recommending approval and
communication of Charlie Ellis, Chair of Cable
Regulatory Commission, requesting that an
extension be granted, presented and read.
Buol moved that the proof and communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance extending the term of the
existing Cable Franchise Agreement and Hub
Site Lease of MCClowa, LLC to March 31, 2003,
presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 99-02
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF
THE EXISTING CABLE FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT AND HUB SITE LEASE OF
MCCIOWA, L.L.C. TO MARCH 31, 2003.
Whereas, MCClowa, L.L.C. (Mediacom) is the
current holder of a cable services franchise,
embodied in Ordinance No. 42-81, as modified
by a series of waivers and side agreements, and
acquired from TCI of Iowa, Inc. via a transfer
approved by the Dubuque City Council on June
18, 2001; and
Whereas, one of the side agreements is a
lease to Mediacom to build and maintain a
network hub on City -owned property located at
1585 West Third Street in Dubuque; and
Whereas, the terms of the franchise and of the
lease will expire December 31, 2002; and
Whereas, representatives of the City of
Dubuque and of Mediacom have entered into
good faith negotiation of terms and conditions
for the renewal of the franchise and the lease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The term of the cable services
franchise and the term of the lease are hereby
extended to March 31, 2002, with all the rights,
privileges and responsibilities appertaining
thereunto; and
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby
authorized to sign and administer the extension
agreement on behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 20th day of December, 2002.
Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Regular Session, December 16, 2002 501
1t 12/20
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Embassy West Drive Sidewalk: Proof of
publication on notice of hearing on amended
plans and specifications to consider the
Embassy West Drive sidewalk installation as
part of the amended 2000 Sidewalk Installation
Program and City Manager requesting direction,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
John Herrig, 13668 Surrey Lane, Dubuque,
Iowa, spoke agreeing to install permanent
sidewalks two years from this date and within
sixty days will provide a walkway of crushed
rock with a lime surface on the area in question.
Buol moved that within sixty days a walkway of
crushed rock with a lime surface be installed and
that a two year extension from this date be given
for permanent installation of a sidewalk.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 651-02
RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED 2000
SIDEWALK INSTALLATION PROGRAM
Whereas, the City Council has proposed a
Resolution of Necessity for the amended 2000
Sidewalk Installation Program and has given
notice of the public hearing thereon as required
by law; and
Whereas, the public hearing has been held, all
persons offering objections have been heard
and consideration given to all objections and is
pending before this Council; and
Whereas, this is the time and place set as
provided for the taking of action on the proposed
Resolution of Necessity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed Resolution of Necessity
described above is hereby:
_X Adopted without amendment, and all
objections filed or made having been duly
considered are overruled.
Adopted as amended by the Schedule of
Assessments attached hereto as Exhibit A, and
made a part hereof by reference. All objections
filed or made having been duly considered are
overruled.
Deferred for later consideration to a City
Council meeting to be held on the day of
, 2002, next at 6:30 P.M. in the Public
Library Auditorium, which jurisdiction retained for
further consideration and action at the adjourned
meeting.
Abandoned.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 652-02
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 11th day of December, 2002,
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the Amended 2000 Sidewalk
Installation Program; and
Whereas, the sidewalk abutting the property
legally described as Hamel Place & 367 Cedar
Cross has already been constructed by the
abutting property owner; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that
the property legally described as Embassy West
Subdivision Bal Lot 1-1-A be deleted from the
project;
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the properties legally
described as Embassy West Subdivision Bal Lot
1-1-A and Hamel Place & 367 Cedar Cross be
deleted from the Amended 2000 Sidewalk
Installation Program.
Section 2. That the said plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 16th day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
City Hall Annex Roof Replacement Project:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing on
plans and specifications and notice to bidders on
the receipt of bids, and City Manager
recommending awarding of the contract for the
City Hall Annex Roof Replacement Project to
Giese Sheet Metal of Dubuque, Iowa in the
contract amount of $29,500, presented and
read. Markham moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
502 Regular Session, December 16, 2002
RESOLUTION NO. 653-02
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 13th day of November, 2002,
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the City Hall Annex Roof and
Gutter Replacement Project.
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 654-02
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the City Hall Annex
Roof and Gutter Replacement Project pursuant
to Resolution No. 617-02 and notice to bidders
published in a newspaper published in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa on the 22nd day of November,
2002.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 10th day of December, 2002,
and it has been determined that the bid of Giese
Sheet Metal in the amount of $29,500 was the
lowest bid for the furnishing of all materials and
performing the work as provided for in the plans
and specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above improvement
be awarded to Giese Sheet Metal, and the City
Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a
contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the
complete performance of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractor's bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Garfield Avenue and Stafford Street Rezoning
Request: Proof of publication on notice of
hearing to consider rezoning property located at
the corner of Garfield Avenue and Stafford
Street from R -2A Alternate Two -Family
Residential District to R-3 Moderate Density at
the request of Jay Winger / Winger Construction
and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending denial and an Ordinance
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of
the City of Dubuque by reclassifying property at
the corner of Garfield Avenue and Stafford
Street from R -2A Alternate Two Family
Residential District to R-3 Moderate Density
Multi -Residential District, presented and read.
Lyle Daughetee, 715 Garfield and John
McCann, 722 Rhomberg, spoke objecting to the
proposed rezoning.
Markham moved to deny the request for
rezoning. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7-0.
3001 North Cascade Road Rezoning Request:
Proof of publication of notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 3001
North Cascade Road from R-1 Single Family
Residential District to C2 Neighborhood
Shopping Center District at the request of Jerry
and Lisa Graff / John and Carole Heiderscheit
and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval, communication of Tom
and Jean McDermott objecting to proposed
rezoning, and petition with 11 signatures
objecting to proposed rezoning, and a
communication from Stan K. and Lou Ann Ward
of Tri-State Golf withdrawing their names from
the petition, presented and read. Markham
moved that the proof and communications be
received and filed. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carried 7-0.
Jerry and Lisa Graff, as applicants, spoke
detailing their request for rezoning of the 150
feet of property.
Tim Duggan, 1057 Bonnie Ct., spoke objecting
to the proposed rezoning.
Carole Heiderscheit, as applicant, spoke also
to the proposed rezoning.
Council recessed the public hearing until
Exhibit B was prepared and signed by all of the
applicants which would limit the rezoning to
Business Services only.
Council reconvened the Public Hearing.
An Ordinance amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying property north of
3001 North Cascade Road from R-1 Single
Family Residential District to C2 Neighborhood
Shopping District, as amended, presented and
read.
Regular Session, December 16, 2002 503
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 100-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIB-
ED PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF 3001
NORTH CASCADE ROAD FROM R-1
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING
DISTRICT TO C-2 NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERICAL SHOPPING CENTER
DISTRICT, WITH CONDITIONS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
the hereinafter described property as shown in
Exhibit A, and to the centerline of the adjoining
public right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa from R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning
District to C-2 Neighborhood Commercial
Shopping Center District, with the conditions
described in Exhibit B attached hereto; and
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
EXHIBIT B
Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 414.5 (2001),
and as an express condition of the
reclassification, the undersigned property
owners and rezoning applicants agree to the
following conditions, all of which the property
owners and applicants further agree are
reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
needs that are caused directly by the zoning
reclassification:
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to
business services.
2. The ordinance shall be binding upon the
undersigned and their heirs, successors, and
assigns.
Dated this 16th day of December, 2002.
/s/ John Heiderscheit
/s/ Carole Heiderscheit
/s/ Jerry Graff
/s/ Lisa Graff
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 23rd day of December, 2002.
Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
1t 12/23
Markham moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance, as
amended. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
carried 7-0.
Michalski moved that the rules be reinstated
limiting discussion to the Council. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
SW Arterial Building Permit Moratorium
Request: City Manager recommending approval
of a request to allow Kim Sanford of 103
Cousins Road to build a garage in the
Southwest Arterial Moratorium area, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carried 7-0.
Ed Tschiggfrie Requesting Tower Hills Drive
as a Public Street: Attorney Gary Norby, on
behalf of Ed Tschiggfrie — T -Corp., requesting
that the City utilize Eminent Domain proceedings
to acquire Tower Hills Drive as a public street,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed and
referred to the City Manager. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Naming River's Edge Plaza as "American's
Trust River's Edge Plaza:" City Manager
recommending approval of a request that the
River's Edge Plaza be named the "American
Trust River's Edge Plaza" as the American Trust
and Savings Bank has committed to donate
$250,000 toward the America's River Project,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Kane Street Parking Amendment: City
Manager recommending adoption of an
Ordinance prohibiting parking on the south side
of Kane Street within 140 feet east and west of
Katrina Circle, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Amending Section 32-262(d) of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, prohibiting parking on designated streets
or portions thereof by adding a portion of the
south side of Kane Street, either side of Katrina
Circle, presented and read.
504 Regular Session, December 16, 2002
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 101-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-
262(d) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
PROHIBITING PARKING ON DESIGNATED
STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF ADDING
A PORTION OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF KANE
STREET, EITHER SIDE OF KATRINA CIRCLE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, is amended by deleting
from Subsection (d) of Section 32-262 the
following:
Kane Street, north side, from Ken Court to
Carter Road
Section 2. That the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, is amended by adding to
Subsection (d) of Section 32-262 the following:
Kane Street, north side, from Ken Court to
Carter Road; south side, from a point one
hundred forty feet (140') east of Katrina Circle to
a point one hundred forty feet (140') west of
Katrina Circle.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 20th day of December, 2002.
Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
1t 12/20
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project: City
Manager recommending approval to issue a
request for proposals to do preliminary design
and to conduct an alignment study for the Bee
Branch Creek Restoration Project from 24th
Street to the 16th Street Detention Basin,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas—Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays—Duggan.
Housing Tax Credit Area Residential Care /
Kennedy Point Partnership: City Manager
recommending support of an application for
equity financing assistance for the Kennedy
Point Limited Partnership project, presented and
read. Markham moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 655-02
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
COUNCIL TO ENDORSE AN APPLICATION
FROM AREA RESIDENTIAL CARE/KENNEDY
POINT PARTNERSHIP FOR FEDERAL
ASSISTANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW
RENTAL HOUSING ON KENNEDY CIRCLE
Whereas, the federal government, through
Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, offer
incentives for construction of affordable rental
housing which is made available to low- and
moderate -income households; and
Whereas, Area Residential Care and Burns
and Burns Architects, dba Kennedy Point
Partnership, has submitted an application for
affordable housing tax credits in connection with
a proposed project to construct a 16 -unit
apartment facility for special needs persons in
the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, indication of City support for the
requested federal assistance is favorable to the
Iowa Finance Authority's consideration of the
application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque endorses and
supports the application from Kennedy Point
Partnership for tax credits to the Iowa Finance
Authority, for the intended project located on
Kennedy Circle.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to forward this
resolution to the Finance Authority.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Wayfinding Signage Districts: Communication
of City Manager requesting Council approve the
Wayfinding Signage System Map, rename the
Riverfront District to the Port of Dubuque District
and provide direction on the Grandview District
or College -Grandview District, presented and
read. After discussion Council agreed on the
name of the College -Grandview District.
Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved the Wayfinding
Signage System Map, renamed the Riverfront
District to the Port of Dubuque District and
directed that the Grandview District should be
named the College -Grandview District.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
National Pollutant Discharge Emission
Systems – NPDES: City Manager
recommending approval of the process to
Regular Session, December 16, 2002 505
assemble the City's National Pollution
Discharge Elimination Phase II Permit
Application to be submitted to the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources, presented
and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved the recommendation. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Old Mill Road Property Acquisition:
Communication of City Manager requesting
authorization to purchase three flood damaged
properties on Old Mill Road (1620 Old Mill Rd.,
1695 Old Mill Rd., 1699 Old Mill Rd.), presented
and read. Cline moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Main Street Project, Fifth to Ninth Streets,
Acceptance: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the Main Street Project, Fifth to
Ninth Streets, in the final contract amount of
$2,110,113.35, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 656-02
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the Main Street
Reconstruction Project — Fifth to Ninth Streets
has been completed and the City Manager has
examined the work and filed his certificate
stating that the same has been completed
according to the terms of the contract, plans and
specifications and recommends its acceptance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the
City Manager be approved and that said
improvement be and the same is hereby
accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
the contractor from the DRA Distribution Fund,
General Fund, and the TIF -Backed General
Obligation Funds in amounts equal to the
amount of his contract, less any retained
percentage provided for therein.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 657-02
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract for the Main Street
Reconstruction Project — Fifth to Ninth Streets
has been completed and the City Engineer has
submitted his final estimate showing the cost
thereof including the cost of estimates, notices
and inspection and all miscellaneous costs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
is hereby determined to be $2,332,766.35 and
the said amount shall be paid from the DRA
Distribution Fund, General Fund, and the TIF -
Backed General Obligation Funds of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That $524,942.99 of the cost
thereof shall be assessable upon private
property and $1,807,823.36 shall be paid from
the DRA Distribution Fund, General Fund, and
the TIF -Backed General Obligation Funds.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 658-02
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE MAIN
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT —
FIFTH TO NINTH STREETS INCLUDING
CERTAIN INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE
CODE OF IOWA, SPECIFICALLY, THE
NUMBER OF ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS INTO
WHICH ASSESSMENTS ARE DIVIDED, THE
INTEREST ON ALL UNPAID INSTALLMENTS,
THE TIME WHEN THE ASSESSMENTS ARE
PAYABLE AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO
CERTIFY THE FINAL SCHEDULE AND TO
PUBLISH NOTICE THEREOF
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That after full consideration of the final
schedule of assessments and accompanying
plat showing the assessments proposed to be
made for the construction of the Main Street
Reconstruction Project — Fifth to Ninth Streets
under contract with Portzen Construction, Inc. of
Dubuque, Iowa, which final plat and schedule
were filed in the office of the City Clerk on the
20th day of December, 2002, the said schedule
of assessments be and the same is hereby
approved and adopted.
That there be, and is hereby assessed and
levied as a special tax against and upon each of
the lots, the respective sums indicated.
Provided, further, that the amounts shown in
said final schedule of assessments as
deficiencies are found to be proper and levied
conditionally against the respective properties
benefited by the improvements as shown in the
schedule, subject to the provisions of Section
384.63 of the Code of Iowa. Said assessments
506 Regular Session, December 16, 2002
against said lots are hereby declared to be in
proportion to the special benefits conferred and
not in excess of twenty-five percent of the value
of same.
That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed
to certify said schedule to the County Treasurer
of Dubuque County, Iowa, and to publish notice
of said certification once each week for two
consecutive weeks in the manner provided in
Section 362.3, the first publication of which shall
be not more than fifteen days from the date of
filing of the final schedule. On or before the date
of the second publication of the notice, the City
Clerk shall also mail a copy of said notice to
property owners whose property is subject to
assessment, as provided and directed in Section
384.60 of the Code of Iowa.
That assessments may be paid in full or in part
without interest at the office of the County
Treasurer, at any time within 30 days after the
date of the first publication of this notice of the
filing of the final schedule of assessments with
the County Treasurer. After 30 days unpaid
assessments of $50.00 or more are payable in
10 annual installments and will draw annual
interest at nine percent (commencing on the
date of acceptance of the work) computed to the
December 1 next following the due dates of the
respective installments as provided in Section
384.65 of the Code of Iowa. Each installment
will be delinquent from October 1 following its
due date on July 1 of each year. Property
owners may elect to pay any annual installments
semiannually in advance.
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day
of December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
MAIN STREET (9th TO 5th ST.)
SCHEDULE OF VALUATION AND PROPOSED
ASSESSMENTS
The following schedule is hereby determined
to show each lot proposed to be assessed for
the improvement show in the title together with
the amount proposed to be assessed against
each lot and the valuations shown opposite each
lot are hereby fixed as the true valuations of
such lots by the City Council of the City of
Dubuque.
OWNER PARCEL NO.
NET PAVING ASSESSMENTS
TOTAL NET ASSESSMENTS
American Trust & Savings Bank 10 24 468 005
$13,937.37 $13,937.37
AmTrust Inc. 10 24 468 006
$12,803.36 $12,803.36
American Trust & Savings Bank 10 24 468 901
$13,370.37 $13,370.37
Town Clock Building Co. c/o John Butler
10 24 468 007 $13,370.37 $13,370.37
Security Partners, L.P. 10 24 468 008
$13,370.37 $13,370.37
Graham Brothers Partnership
$23,688.83
Security Partners, L.P.
$39,021,51
Banner Investments
$32,750.47
First Judicial Dis. Dept. of Correct.
10 25 204 003 $12,411.42
Hartig, Richard & Brenda
$21,645.52
Steele, Michael D.
$ 9,406.55
Steele, Michael D.
$ 5,487.15
Steele, Michael D.
$10,451.72
Plastic Center
$ 6,009.74
Dubuque TV Limited Partnershi
$ 9,145.26
Stuer, John F.
$ 9,798.49
NICO
$ 19,696.27
United Way Services
$52,864.81
Manchester Ctr Asso. c/o Levit
K Everly
$74,442.39
City of Dubuque
$ 5,748.45
City of Dubuque
$62,770.43
Minglewood Ltd Partnership
$62,752.14
TOTAL $524,942.99
10 24 469 001
$23,688.83
10 24 469 008
$39,021.51
10 25 204 002
$32,750.47
Services
$12,411.42
10 25 204 004
$21,645.52
10 24 470 001
$ 9,406.55
10 24 470 002
$ 5,487.15
10 25 205 001
$10,451.72
10 25 205 002
$ 6,009.74
p 10 25 205 003
$ 9,145.26
10 25 205 004
$ 9,798.49
10 25 205 005
$19,696.27
10 25 209 004
$52,864.81
Properties /
10 25 210 001
$74,442.39
10 25 210 002
$ 5,748.45
10 25 212 003
$62,770.43
10 25 231 002
$62,752.14
$524.942.99
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
Brick Pavers Request: City Manager
recommending approval of a request by Park
Ranger Wayne Buchholz of the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources to obtain brick
pavers salvaged by the City and use them at the
E.B. Lyons Center and RipRow Valley,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Naming the Port of Dubuque: City Manager
requesting approval of the renaming of the area
currently referred to as the "Fourth Street
Peninsula" to the "Port of Dubuque," presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 659-02
DESIGNATING AN AREA OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE TO BE KNOWN AS "THE PORT
OF DUBUQUE"
Regular Session, December 16, 2002 507
Whereas, the Master Site Planning Committee
has recommended that a certain area of the City
of Dubuque be designated as the "Port of
Dubuque;" and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the
best interests of the City to do so.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
The area of the City of Dubuque shown on
Exhibit A, attached hereto, is hereby officially
designated as the Port of Dubuque, with the
area south of the Ice Harbor to known as "South
Port" and the area north of the Ice Harbor to be
known as "North Port."
Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of
December, 2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Holiday Refuse Collection Allowance: City
Manager recommending that the City offer one
free refuse container sticker to assist citizens
with holiday refuse, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Connors commended several students that
were in attendance. Michalski stated that the
recent National League of Cities meeting was of
superior quality with sessions on dynamic issues
facing Dubuque and she appreciated the
opportunity to attend. Nicholson stated that the
incoming President of the National League of
Cities requested a letter be sent to the President
of the United States requesting Homeland
Security funding be passed down to First
Responders (Police and Fire).
PUBLIC INPUT
Ray Taylor, 17464 Gondola Drive, spoke
objecting to the proposed fee for the Stormwater
Utility, stating there are problems with sanitary
sewers and that check valves should be utilized.
There being no further business, Buol moved
to adjourn. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:49 P.M.
/s/ Karen M. Chesterman
Deputy City Clerk
1t 12/26
Approved: 2003
Adopted: 2003
Mayor
Council Members
Attest:
City Clerk