1991 March Council ProceedingsRegular Session,
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
Regular Session, March 4, 1991. '
Council Met at 7:30 p.m, Public Library
Auditorium.
Present: Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, Kileg, Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg,
City Manager W. Kenneth Gearhart, Corpo-
ration Counsel Barry A. LindahL
Absent: Coancil Member Deich.
Iavocation was given by Rev. Robert
Pleiness, Pastor of Bible Baptist Church.
PROCLAMATIONS: Month of March as
"Mental Retardation Month" ~eccived by Roy
Schmdichel; Month of March as "Women's
History Month" received by Sara McAlpin.
Presentation of "Certificate of Appreci-
ations'' to City Employees Gerald Lange and
Steve Neyens.
Council Member Pratt moved that the
rules be suspended to allow anyone present
to address the Council if they so desire.
Seconded by Council Member Voetberg.
Carried by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor
Brady, Council Members Kluesner, Ktieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Vc~tberg. Nays---None.
Absent--Council Member Dcich.
Proof of publication certified to by the
Publisher on Notice of Public Hearing to
consider a lease between the City of
Dubuque and Roberts River Rides, Inc., for
water fxontage property located in tho Ice
Harbor Urban Renewal District, presented
and ~ed. Council Member Kluesner moved
that the proof of publication be received and
filed. Seconded by Council Member Pratt.
Canied by the following vote: yeas--Mayor
Brady, Council Members Kluesner, Kfieg,
Nieholson, Prat, Voetberg. Nays--None.
Absent--Council Member Deich.
Council Member Khiesner moved to
approve the Lease and Memorandum of
Lease and authoriz~ Mayor to execute said
documents. Seconded by Council Member
Pratt. Carried by the following vote:
March 4, 1991 81
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, IC-icg, Nicholson, PraR, Voetberg.
Nays--None. Absent~oundl Member
Dalch.
Communication of City Manager
~cornmending to approve vacating of an
alley mnnlng easterly from Valley Street in
Levi's Addition as requested by John and
Mary Miller, presented and read. Council
Member Vo~tberg moved that the communi-
cation be received and filed. Seconded by
Council Member Nicholson. Cazried by the
following vote: Yeas Mayor Brady,
Council Members Kluesner, Kfieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg. Nays--None.
Absent--Council Member Deich.
An Ordinance Vacating aa alley rending
easterly from Valley Street to the West
Property Line of Lot 2 of Lot 25 in Levi's
Addition in the City, presented and read.
Council Member Voetberg moved that this
be considered the first ~eading of the
Ordinance, and 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
adopted be suspended and ftmher moved that
a Public Heating be held on the proposed
Ordinance on the 18th day of March, 1991 at
7:30 p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium
and that the City Clerk publish notice in the
manner prescribed by law. Seconded by
Council Member Nicholson. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Kluesner, Krieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg. Nays--None.
Absent~Couned Member Delch.
RESOLUTION NO. 69-91
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY
INTEREST IN A VACATED ALLEY
RUNNING EASTERLY FROM
VALLEY S'IREET TO THE WEST
PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 2 OF
LOT 25 IN LEVI'S ADDITION IN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, John G. and Mary A. Miller
have requested the vacating of an alley
running easterly from Valley Street to the
west property line of Lot 2 of Let 25 in
Levi's Addition in the City of Dubuque; and
Wbei~eas, due to previous platting dimen-
sion discrepancies, a vacating plat of the
alloy cannot properiy be prepared; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has determined that the
above alley is no longer required for public
use, and vacating and sale of said alley as
Regular Session, March 4, 1991
shown in red on the attsched exhibit, being
a pl~t of Levi's Addition, in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, lows 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 a vacated
alley running easterly from Valley SUeet to
the west prope~y llne of Lot 2 of Let 25 in
Levi's Addition in the City of Dubuque,
Section 2. That the conveyance of said
vacated alley to John O. and Mary A. Miller
be contingent upon payment of $1.00, plus
publication and filing fees.
Se~lon 3. That the City Clerk be and is
hereby authorized and directed to cause
notice of intent to dispose of said real estate
in the manner as p~scfibed by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
lam~s B, Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Voetberg moved adop-
tion of the Re, solution. Seconded by Council
Member Nichoison. Csrfied by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesne~, Krieg, Nichoison, Pratt, Voetberg.
Nays--None. Absent---Council Member
Deich.
Communication of City Manager
recommanding vacating of a posen of
NoRh Gramlview Avenue between Delhi
Street and the alley north of Delhi Street as
requested by Klauer Optical Company,
presented and read. Council Member
Voctberg moved that the commanicati~n be
received and £ded. Seccaded by Council
Member Nichulson. Carried by the fo]lowing
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, Krlng, Nicholson, Prat~ Vcctherg.
Nays--None. Absent--Council Member
Dalch.
RESOLUTION NO. 70.91
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT
OF PROPOSED VACATED
PORTION OF NORTH GRANDVIEW
AVENUE FROM DELHI S~,EET
TO THE ALLEY NORTH OF DELHI
STREET
Wbereas, tbere has been presented to the
City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
a plat dated Fcbrumy 14, 1991 prepared by
IIW Engineers and Surveyors, PC of
Dubuqne, Iowa, describing the proposed
vacated portion of North Grandview Avenue
from Delhi Street to the alley north of Delhi
Street; and
Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws
and statutes porluibing thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Se~lon 1. That the plat dated February
14, 1991 prapared by IIW Engineers and
Surveyors, PC, relative to the real estate
beminabove described be and the same is
hereby approved, and the Mayor and C3ty
Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and
directed to execute said plat for an on behalf
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That thc 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 4th day
of March. 1991.
Jam~s E Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council M~mber Voetberg moved adop-
tion of the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Member Nichoison. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Klansner, Kricg, Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg.
Nays--None. Absant--~Council Member
Deich.
An Ordinance vacating property known as
Lot 1-1-1 in Rigi Subdivision, presented and
read. Council Member Voetberg moved that
this be considered the first reading of the
Ordinance, and that the ruqulreraent that a
proposed Ordbiancm be c~naldelva] and voted
on for passage at two Council meetings prior
to the meeting at which it is to be finally
adopted be suspended and further moved that
a Public Heating be beld on the proposed
Oa'diannca on tl~ 18th day of Mareh, 1991 at
7:30 p.m. in the Public Library Audilxnlum
and that the City Clerk publish nofic~ in the
manner prescribed by law. Seconded by
Cotmcll Member Nicholson. Cawind by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Kluesnor, Kfieg,
Regular Session, March 4, 1991
83
Nicholson, Pratt, Voatbcrg. Nays--None.
Absent--Council Member DeicK
RESOLUTION NO. 71-91
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY
INTEREST IN LOT 1-1-1 IN RIGI
SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the Klauer Optical Company has
requested the vacating of a portion of North.
Grand'dew Avenue from Delhi Street to the
alley north of Delhi SUcc~; and
Whereas, IIW Engineers and Surveyors,
PC of Dubuque, Iowa has prepared and sub-
mlaed to the City Council a plat showing the
vacated portion of North Orandview Avenue
and assigned a lot numbe~ thereof, which
hereinafter shall be known and described as
Lot 1-1-1 in Rigi Subdivision in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa; and
Wbereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has detendined that this
portion of Noflh Grandview Avenue is no
longer required for public use, and vacating
and sale of said portion of North Graedview
Avenue known as Lot 1-1-1 in Rigi Subdivi-
sion in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa should be approved.
NOW THFREJ:ORE, 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 l-l-1
in Rigi Subdivision in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 2. That the conveyance of Lot 1-
1-1 in Rigi Subdivision in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa to the Kinuer Optical
Company bc contingent upon the payment of
$4,200.00 plus publication and filing fees.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is
hereby authorized and directed to cause
notice of intent to dispose of said real estete
in thc manner as prescribed by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
Jan~s E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Voetbelg moved adop-
tion of the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Member Nicholson. Carried by tbe following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, Kfieg, Nichoison, Pratt, Voetberg.
Nays--None. Absent--Council Member
Delch.
Communication of City Manager present-
ing a proposal for developn~nt of a business
park adjoining the Dubuque Indusuial Center
and requesting authorization to proceed with
actions in support of the project, presented
and ~td. Council Member Pratt moved that
the communication be received and liled.
Seconded by Council Member Vo~tber§.
Canded by the following vote: Ye0s--Mayor
Brady, Council Members Kluesner, Kring,
Nichulson, PmR, Vc~therg. Nays--None.
Absent-Council Member Deich.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-91
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY
FINDING THAT TIlE DUBUQUE
CORPORATE CENTER IS AN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA
AND THAT DEVELOPMENT OF
SAID AREA IS NECESSARY IN
THE INTEREST OF THE RESI-
DENTS OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the City of Dubuque believes
that the designation of the Dubuque
Corporate Center as an economic
devalopment/urbdn renewal area will en-
hance its attractiveness as a site for new and
expanding businesses; and
Whereas, the City Council believes that
the designation will supplement the City of
Dubuque's economic development programs
by providing additional development ready
sites and financial incentives to business
interested in expanding in or relocating to
the community; and
Whereas, the City Manager has presented
an urban renewal plan for the project area,
hereto attached as Attachment A, which is
preliminary and subject to modifications
prior to its adoption; and
Wbereas, the Iowa U~an Renewal Law
requires that before uxbun renewal powers
may be exercised, a City Council must adopt
a resolution finding that the area in question
is a slum area, a blighted area or an
economic devalopment area, and designating
such area as appropriate for urban renewal
activities; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is required
by the Iowa Urban Renewal Law to provide
the Long Range Planning Commission an
Ol~ty to review and comment upon the
proposed mban renewal plan.
Regular Session, March 4, 1991
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That thc following described
~.~, to be mown as ~ "Dubuque
Corpora~ Center Economic Developn~nt
District", is an economic development aiea
as defined by Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code
and is appropriate for an urban renewal
project, to wit:
Lot 1; Lot 2 of Lot 2; and, Lot 2 of
Lot I of Lot 2 A.C. Pfohl Place, City
of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
section 2. That the developn~nt of aa/d
area is ueuessary in the interest of the public
health, safety or welfare of the residents of
the City of Dubuque, lows.
Section 3. That the Long Range Planning
Commission of the City of Dubuque is
hereby requcsted to review the proposed
urban renewal plan, attached hereto as
Attachir~nt A, and to make wriRcn
recommendations as to its conformity with
the general plan for the development of the
City of Dubuque on or before March 13,
1991.
P~ssed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
Jamcs E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Pratt moved adoption of
the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Member Vcetberg. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kinesner, Krieg, Nicholson, Pratt, Vcetberg.
Nays--None. Absent~unc/1 Member
Deich.
RESOLUTION NO. 73-91
RESOLUTION SETTING A DATE
OF HEARING ON A PROPOSED
DUBUQUE CORPORATE CENTER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN AND DIRECTING PUBLICA-
TION OF SAID PUBLIC HEARING
Wbercas, the City Council by Resolution
No. 72-91 has determined that the "Dubuque
Corporate Center Economic Development
District" is an economic developn~nt area as
defined by the Code of Iowa and is appro-
priate for an mban renewal project and that
development of sa/d area is necessav] in the
interest of the public health, safety, or
welfa~ of the residents of the City of
Dubuque; and
City Council to hold a public hearing on an
urban renewal plan for an urban renewal
project subsequent to notice thereof by a
publication in a newspaper having general
ch'cniation within tho City, which notice
shall describe thc llrr~, date, plac~ and
purpose of the healing, shall generally
identify the urban renewal area covered by
the urban renewal plan and shah outline the
general scope of the urban renewal project
under consideration.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That a public hearing shell be
held on the proposed Dubuque Corporate
Center Economic Development District urban
renewal plan before the City Council at its
meeting which commences at 7:30 o'clock
p.m. on March 18, 1991, in the Auditorium,
Carnegie Stout Public Library, Dubuque,
Iowa.
Seellon 2. That the City Clerk is
authorized and directed to publish notice of
this public hearing in the Telegraph Herald
once on a date not less than four or more
than twenty days before the date of said
public hearing, in substantially the following
form:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF
A PROPOSED DUBUQUE
CORPORATE CENTER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN FOR A PROPOSED
URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA
The City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, will hold a public
hearing before itself at its meeting
which commences at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
on March 18, 1991 in the Public
Library Auditorium, Dubuque, Iowa to
consider adoption of a proposed
Dubuque Corporate Center Economic
Development District Urban Renewal
Plan (the "Plan") concemiug a
proposed urban renewal area in
Dubuque, Iowa legally described as
follows:
Regular Session,
Lot 1; Lot 2 of Lot 2; and Lot 2
of Lot 1 of Lot 2 A.C. Pfohl
Place in thc City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa;
which land is to be in~hided as part of
this proposed urban renewal area.
The Plan provides for the development
of the Dubuque Corporate Center on
approximately fifty (50) acres of land
loc,~.~ south of Pennsylvania Avenue
and west of the Northwest Arterial.
The general scope of the urban
renewal acllvifies under consideration
in tho Plan is to assist qualified
businesses and industries through
various peblie purpose activilloa,
including but not limited to tho
acquisition of property, development or
improvement of necessary access
roods, provision of public utilities,
demolition and site prgpalation, and
sale of land for development purposes.
To accomplish the oWje, ctives of the
plan, and to elloourago the develop-
mont of the urban renewal area, the
Plan provides that the City also may
issue bonds or use available funds for
such purposes and that tax increment
r~imburserncet of such costs will be
sought if and to the extend inourred by
tho City. The Plan further provides that
the Plan may be amended from time to
lime to respond to development oplx~-
tunitins.
A copy of the Plan is on file for public
inspection in the Office of the City
Clerk, City HaH, Dubuque, Iowa.
The city of Dubuque, Iowa is the local
public agency which, ff such plan is
approved, shah undertake the urban
renewal activities described in such
plan.
Any person or organization desiring to
be heard shall be afforded an oppor-
tunity to be heard at such heating.
This notice is given by order of thc
City Council of Dubuque, Iowa, as
provided by Section 403.5 of the Code
of Iow% 1989.
Dated this 4th day of March, 1991.
Mary A~ Davis
City Clerk
Dubuque, Iowa
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
March 4, 1991 85
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A, Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Pratt moved adoption of
the Reaolmion and set it for public heating
on March 18, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in the Public
Library Auditorium and that the City Clerk
publish notice in the manner prescribed by
law. Seconded by Council Member
Vuetherg, Carcied by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, Krieg, Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg.
Nays--None. Abaent~ouncll Member
Dcich.
An Ordinance Establishing a Tax Incre-
ment Financing District within said Urban
Renewal District, presented and read.
Counc'd Member Pratt moved that this be
considered the first reading of the Ordinance,
and that thc requirement that a proposed
Ordinance be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council me, lings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally adopted
be suspended and further moved that a
Public Hearing be held on the proposed
Ordinance on the 18th day of March, 1991 at
7:30 p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium
and that th~ City Clerk publish notice in the
manner prescribed by law. Seconded by
Council Member Voetbe~g. Carried by the
following vote: Yea.v--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Kinesnor, Krieg,
Ninholson, Pratt, Voetberg. Nays--None.
Absent--Council M0mbur Deich.
Council MEmber Pratt moved to approve
aud~rizafitm for an exclusive Negotiation
Agreement with Wm. C. Brown Co.
Seconded by Courted Member Voetberg.
Carried by the following vote: Yea~--Mayor
Brady, Council Members Kluesner, Krieg,
Nicholmn, Pratt, Voetherg. Nays--None.
Ab~ent~Councll Member Deich.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-91
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A COMMUNITY ECO-
NOMIC BETYERMENT ACCOUNT
APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF
WM. C. BROWN COMPANY,
PUBLISHERS
Whereas, Wm. C, Brown Company, Pub-
lisbers, a local cofiege textbook and
educational material publisher, is considering
tho development of a now coq)orate office
park at the southwest coxuer of Pennsylvania
Avenue and the Northwest Arterial in
Dubuque, Iowa; and
Regular Session, March 4, 1991
Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque,
Iowa has ~evinwed said project and has
determined that the proposed office park will
contribute to the local economy through the
expansion of fig existing property tax base
and the creation of jol~ for area vesidants;
and
Whereas, tho Community Economic
Betterment Account (CEBA) program has
been created by the Iowa Department of
Econor~c Development to assist in the
economic development efforts of local
jurisdictions; and
Whereas, thc City of Dubuque, Iowa is
eligible to apply for funning from the
Community Economic Betterment Account
program as defined in House File 225, Acts
of the 71st Gcnerni Assembly.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY TIlE CITY COUNCIl. OF TIlE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the filing of an
application for palficipafion in the Iowa
Community Economic Betterment Account
program in behalf of Wm. C. Brown
Company, Pabfishers, is approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager bo and
thc same is hereby authorized to execute and
submit said application to the State of Iowa
Development Commission and other
appropriate agencies together with such
documents as may bo ~qnired.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4ni day
of March, 1991.
Jam~s E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Pratt moved adoption of
the Resolution. Semonded by Council
Member Vcetberg. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, Krieg, Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg.
Nays---None. Absent--Council Member
Dnich.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-91
RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE
SUBMISSION OF A REVITALIZE
IOWA'S SOUND ECONOMY (RISE)
APPLICATION TO THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA-
TION ON BEHALF OF THE
PROPOSED DUBUQUE CORPO-
RATE CENTER
Whereas, the City of Dubuque believes
that the development of a business park is
requh'ed to maintain the economic growth of
local enterprises and to encourage new firms
to relocate to the community; and
Whereas, the City has identified a site for
the proposed business park and wishes to
~ this site for general office and
salecteA commercial development purposes;
and
Where&s, a~eoss to and within said busi-
ness park is limited and would bo g~atiy
enhanced by the improvement of
Pennsylvania Avonue and thc corisa~ucilon of
a new interior road; and
Whe~.$s, thc Iowa Department of Trans-
portation, through its Revitalize Iowa's
Sound Economic (RISE) program, has
monies available for the development of
public roadways.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the development of the
Dubuque Corporate Center is necessary for
the continued success of loeai economic
development efforts.
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque
hereby endorses thc improvement of
Pennsylvania Avenue and the construction of
an interior ~ccess road within the Dubuque
Corporate Center and assmes that said
roadways will bo dedicated to public use.
Section g. That the City of Dubuque
assumes responsibility for the ongoing
maintenance of the proposed roadway and
assures that the roadway will be adequately
Section 4. That the Mayor and City
Council bo and they are hereby authorized
and direcmd to submit a RISE/Immediate
Opportunity grant application to the Iowa
Department of Transportation on behalf of
the proposed Dubuque Corporate Center
roadway project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Regular Session, March 4, 1991
87
Council Member Pratt moved adoption of
thc Resolufion. Se~ondad by Council
Me.abet Voetberg. Carded by tbe following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Klu~sner, l~iag, Nicholson, PraU, Voetborg.
Nays--None. Absent--Council Member
Deich.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-91
RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE
SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICA- .
TION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF COMMERCE, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRA-
TION, IN SUPPORT OF THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRO-
POSED DUBUQUE CORPORATE
CENTER
Whereas, the City of Dubuque believes
that thc development of a business park is
~eqnimd to maintain the economic growth of
local enterprises and to encourage new finns
to relocate to the community; and
Whereas, the City has identified a site for
thc proposed business park and wishes to
prepare this property for general office and
saleeted commerniai daveloprmnt purposes;
and
Whereas, tbe cxeation of said business
park tuqaires the extension of available
public utilities, the improvement of ma
existing minor ar~riai roadway, and the
construction of inteaior access roads; and
Whereas, the U.S. Daparimant of
Commerce through thc Economic Develop-
ment Admialstmfion (EDA) has grant monies
available to assist in the constmcfion of said
public improvements.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the devdopn~nt of thc
Dubuque Corporate Center is necessary for
the continued success of local economic
development efforts.
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque
hereby endorses the improvement of
Pennsylvania Avenue, the construction of an
inhaler access road within the Dubuqu~
Corporate Cant~, and the extensions of
available public utilities into the site, and
assu~s that said roadways and improvements
will be dedicated to public use.
S~tlon 3. That the City of Dubuque
assumes responsibility for the ongoing
maintenance of the proposed roadway and
assams that tbe roadway wili be adequately
Section 4. That the City Manager is and
he is hereby authorized and directed to
submit a grant application to the U.S.
Department of Commerce, Economic Devel-
opment Administration, on behalf of the
proposed Dubuque Corporate Center public
improvement project
Passed, aplnOVed and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
James E, Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Pratt moved adoption of
the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Memboa' Voetberg. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Klnesner, Krieg, Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg.
Nays~None. Absent~ouncil Member
Dalch.
Communication of Freeway Corridor
Landscape Committee requesting appmvsi of
design of Phase I and requesting further
apl~oval to make presentation to Iowa
Dapartmant of Transportation, presented and
mad. Coundl Member Kluesner moved that
the communication bo received and filed and
approved the presentation to IDOT.
Seconded by Coune'd Member Nicholson.
Carried by the foliowiag vote: Yeas--Mayor
Bwdy, Council Members Kluesner, Kriag,
Nicholson, PmR, Voetborg. Nays--None.
Absent--Council Member Deich.
Communication of Attorney Stephen
Juergeus, on behalf of Dubuque Casino
Belle, Inc., requesting Council to authorize
the assignment to Dubuque Bank & ~lYust
Con,irony by Dubuque Casino Belle, Inc. of
its right, title, and interest in and to thc July
2, 1990 Sublease between Dubuque Racing
Association, ltd. and Dubuque Casino Belle,
Inc., and authorize the Mayor to sign a
Consent on behaif of the City of Dubuque,
presented and read. Council Member Pratt
moved that thu communication be received
and filed and approved the Mayor to
execute. S~conded by Council Member
Kriag. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, Kriag, Nichoison, Pratt, Voetborg.
Nays-None. Ab~ent--Council Member
Deich.
Regular Session, March 4, 1991
Communication of Daniel C. Adams, on
beludf of JD/S Illinois 20 Corridor Associ-
ation requesting Council's support to help
facilitate the four-lane process with Highway
20 between Freepo~ and Galena, Illinois and
further requesting a contribution of $250.00
to offset expenses incurred, presented and
reM. Council Member Voetberg moved that
the communication be received and filed and
contribution of $250 approved. Seconded by
Council Member Nichoison. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Coun-
cil Members Kluesner, Kriag, Nichoison
Pratt, Voetberg. Nays---None. Absent--
Council Member Belch.
RESOLUTION NO. 7%91
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
FOUR LANE LINK BETWEEN
GALENA AND FREEPORT,
ILLINOIS
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, after due consideration, is of
the opinion that the growth and development
of Northeast Iowa is of great importance to
all of the citizens of the City of Dubuque;
and
Whereas, in order to facilitate continued
growth and development, the transportation
system of the Northwest corner of the State
of Illinois must be improved to encourage
and continue the development of the tourist
indust~, as weal as supper the conm~rcial
and industrial growth; and
Whereas, there currently does not exist
any four lane, omt-west highway between
the cities of Galena and Freeport, Illinois;
and
Whereas, the development of such a four
lane corridor link, through Jo Davless and
Stevenson Counties, would ptomot~ and
.facilitate beth tourism and industrial growth
~n said region, and indeed, in the entire
Northwest comer of the State of Rlinois and
the Nordieastem comer of the State of Iowa.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That it is hereby requested that
thc State of ILlinois conduct feasibility and
land acquisition studies for a four lane
corridor link between Galena and Freeport,
Illinois.
Section 2. That the City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, docs hereby support
and request the continuance of the efforts of
acquisition studies for the development of a
four lane highway between Freeport and
Stockton...~f the overall
_Galena link.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby
directed to transmit copies of this Resolution
to the Honorable James Edgar, Governor of
the State of Illinois; Kirk Brown, Director of
the Illinois Department of Transportation;
Sta~ Senator Harinn Rigney; State Rapre-
sentutive Michael Roteello; State Rapre-
sentative Richard Mulcahey; Honorable
Terry Branstad, Governor of die State of
Iowa; and Darml Rensink, Director of die
Iowa Department of Transportation.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
Jar~s E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Voetbevg moved
adoption of the Resolution. Seconded by
Council Member Nichoison. Candied by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Kluesner, Krieg,
Nichoison, Pratt, Vcetberg. Nays--None.
Absent--Council Member Deich.
Communication of City Manager
recommending loan consolidation agreement
with Dubuque ln-Futuro, Inc., presented and
read. Council Member Pratt moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Council Member Nichols, on.
Carried by die following vote: Yeas--Mayor
Brady, Council Members Ktuesner, Kfiag,
Nichol~on, Pratt, Voctherg. Nays--None.
Absent-.Council Member Deinh.
RESOLUTION NO. 78-91
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE OF A LOAN
CONSOLIDATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AND DUBUQUE
IN-FUTURO, INC.
Wbereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Dubuque In-Futuro, Inc. have entered into a
Memorandum of Agreement dated August
17, 1981, and have therein provided for the
assignment to Dubuque In-Futuro, Inc. of
Regular Session, March 4, 1991
responsibility for the continuing developrmnt
and managen~nt of the Dubuque Industrial
Center. and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
Dubuque In-Fattu~, Inc. have entered into
eertaln loan ngre~rcents dated Novemb~ 5,
1984; April 4, 1988; and Februmy 21, 1989,
which agr~ments provided Dubuque In-
Futero, Inc. with funds to cany out its
responsibilities for Dubuque Industrial
Center;, and
Wbe~as, said loan agreements provide for
yawing terms of ~paymant including both
interest and no-interest charges and repay-
ment based on percentage of land suies or
unobligated revenues ~ on a monthly
payment schedule; and
Whereas, the outstanding balance of said
loims inciadhig accrued interest on the
November 5, 1984 loan, is in die amount of
$455,164.00; and
Whereas, the parties agree that it wonid
be in their mutual best interest to consolidate
the terms of repayrr~nt of said loans in
accordance with the attached Loan
Consolidation Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Se~inn 1. That th~ City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa hereby finds and
datea~mines that a public interest is to be
served by entering into the attached Loan
Consolidation Agreement with Dubuque In-
Future, Inc.
Section 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk
be and that they are hereby authorized and
directed to endorse the acceptance of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa upon die Loan
Consolidation Agreement hereto attached.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
Jamos E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Pratt moved adoption of
the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Nicholson. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kiuesner, Krieg, Nichoison, Pratt, Voctberg.
Nays--None. Absent--Council Member
Dcich.
Communication of City Manager recom-
mending Council approval of Fiscal Year
'90-'91 contract for services between City of
Dubuque and Cneate~ Dubuque Development
Colponthon, presented and read. Council
Member Pratt moved that the communication
be received and fried and contract approved.
Seconded by Council Member Nicholson.
Canied by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor
Brady, Council Members Klnesner, Kfieg,
Nieholson, Pratt, Voetherg. Nays--None.
Absent--Council Member Deieh.
Ryan Construction Company, Inc.,
questing City Council approval of a transfer
of ownership of the Trilag, Inc. property,
presented and read. Council Member
Kinesner moved that the petition be received
and filed. Seconded by Council Member
Voetberg. Can'ied by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kiuesner, Krieg, Nicholson, Pratt, Vc~therg.
Nays None. Absent~ouncil Member
Ddich.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-91
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
DELIVERY OF A CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION WITH RESPECT TO
CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVE-
MENTS OF REAL PROPERTY
LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS BLOCK
12 AND LOT 1, BLOCK 12A
"DUBUQUE DOWNTOWN PLACE"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, Ryan Construction Company of
Minnesota, Inc. has advised the City Council
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa that it wishes
to transfer die above mentioned real estate to
Ryan Properties, Inc. and that Ryan Proper-
ties, Inc. will then transfer said property to
Manchester Center Associates; and
Whereas, Ryan Construction Company of
Minne~otu, Inc. has offered to provide
appropriate assurance of final completion of
certain itums which are presently unfinished
and is willing to provide necessary documen-
tation to ensure that the property described
above will remain as a single parcel and will
not be subdivided without the consent of die
City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, such assurances and
arrangements are smisfactoty to the City of
Dubuque,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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Regular Session, March 4, 1991
Section 1. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque along with the City Clerk are here-
by authorized to execute a Cer~ficate of
Completion in the feats a~ached bumto
whereby an escrow account is established to
asstge final completion of punch list items
relative to the improverr~nts agreed to with
respect to the above listed real estate.
Section 2. That the authorization ~eferred
to in Section 1 of this Resolution is subject
to tho execution by Ryan Construction
Company of Minnesota, Inc. of a Declaration
of Rcsuiclivc Covenant and Restriction in
the form attached bolero wbozein it is
covenanted that the property referred to
above will not bo subdivided without the
written consent of the City of Dubuque and
further subject to the recording of such
Declaration of Restrictive Covenant and
Restriction in thc Office of the Dubuque
County Recorder prior to any txansfer of title
to the property by Ryan Construction
Company of Minnesota, Inc.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
Jarc~s E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mazy A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Kluesner moved
adoption of the Resolution. Seconded by
Conned Membur Voetborg. Carried by the
following vote: Yeaz~Mayor Brady,
Council Members Kluesner, Kring,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetborg. Nays--None.
Absent--Conncil Member Dcich.
Communication of City Manager ~equest-
ing approval of an ordinance which relates to
the mooting of boathouses and floats along
the waterfront of the City, presented and
read. Council Member Voetborg moved that
the communication be l~ceived ami filed.
Seconded by Council Member Nicholson.
Carried by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor
Brady, Council Members Kluesncr, Kring,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg. Nays--None.
Absent---Council Member Deich.
An Ordinance Amending the Cede of
Ordinances by adopting in lieu thereof a new
Section 10-27, relating to thc mooring of
boathouses and floars along thc waterfi, ont of
thc City, and prohibiting such boathouses or
floats in thc Ice Hagoor and requiting their
removal from the Ice Harbor by March 31,
1991, presented and read.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 19-91
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY REPEALING
SECTION 10-27, RELATING TO
THE MOORING OF BOATHOUSES
AND FLOATS ALONG THE
WATERFRONT OF TIlE CITY AND
ADOPTING 1N LIEU THEREOF A
NEW SECTION 10-27, RELATING
'FO THE MOORING OF BOAT-
HOUSES AND FLOATS ALONG
THE WATERFRONT OF THE CITY,
AND PROHIBITING SUCH BOAT-
H~)USES OR FLOATS 1N THE ICE
HARBOR, AND REQUIRING THEIR
REMOVAL FROM THE ICE
HARBOR BY MARCH 31, 1991
NOW THERFA~ORE, BE IT ORDAINED
BY Tile CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI2Y
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 10-27 of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
Section 2. The following new Section 10-
27 is hereby adopted:
"see. 10-27. Mooting of boathouses and
floats along the waterfront of the city.
Ca) After January 1, 1991, no new boat-
houses or floats shall be moored along the
waterfront of the city, nor shall any such
boathouses or floats be relocated to the
waterfront, without the written pennisalon of
the City Manager.
(b) Boathouses and floats that were
located along the waterfront of the city on
January 1, 1991, except those boathouses
and floats in the Ice Harbor, shall bu
permitted to remain, but only such general
maintenance and repairs shall bo permitted
thereto as to keep the boathouses and floats
in the condition as set forth in Section 10-28.
(c) Transfer of ownership of boathouses
and floats owned and located along the
waterfront shall be prohibited.
(d) Tbo mooing of boathouses and floats
along the waterfront of the city in the Ice
Haeoor without the written permission of the
City manager is prohibited, and any boat-
houses or floats so moored shall be removed
by March 31, 1991."
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
upon publication.
Regular Session, March 4, 1991
91
pazsed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald this 8th daY0f March, 1991.
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk It 3/~
Council Member Voetberg moved that
this be considered the first wading of the
Ordinance, and that the reqnlren~nt that a
proposed Ordinance bo considered and voled
on for passage at two Coundl meetings prior
to the meeting at which it is to be finally
adopted be suspended and further moved
final adoption of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Council Member Nicholson. Carried by tho
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Coun-
cil Members Kluesnor, Kfieg, Nicholson,
Pratt, Voetberg. Nays---None. Absent--
Council Member Deice
Communication of City Manager submit-
ting stop sign changes ordinances associated
with upcoming changes in downtown traffic
flow associated with the permanent closure
of Main Street for the Locust Street con-
hector and the opening of the 3rd Street
overpass~ presented and read. Council
Member Pratt moved that the eommuhieafion
bo received and filed. Seconded by CounCti
Member Krieg. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas--Council Memhaca Kluesnor,
Kring, Pratt, Voetburg. Nays--Mayor Brady,
Council Member Nichol~on. Absent--
Council Member Deich.
An Ordinance Amending Code of Onli-
nanees by modifying subsection Cb) of
Section 32-214 thereof providing for the
addition of stop signs on Jones Street and
First Stseet at Main Street and Main Street at
Third Street, presented and ~ad. Coundfl
Member Voetborg moved that this bo con-
sideaed the first reading of the Ordinance,
and that the reqdiren~nt that a propomA
Ordinance bo considered and voted on for
passage at two Council meetings pfic~ to the
meeting at which it is to be finally adopted
be suspended and further moved final adop-
tion of the Ordinance. Seconded by Council
Member Nicholson. Vote on the motion was
az foflows: Y~ouncil Members Krieg,
Pratt, Voetberg. Nays--Mayor Brady,
Cotmnll Members Kluesner, Nicholson.
Absent~oundl Member DciCh. Motion
failed.
Council Member Kluesner moved that the
Orthnanc~ be modified to have traffic lights
at Jones & Main Sts. and east and west and
Third & Main. Se, eonded by Council
Member Nicholaon. Vote on the motion was
as follows: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council
Members Klucmer, Nicholson. Nays--
Council Memburs Ktieg, Pratt, Voetburg.
Absent--Council Membo~ Deich. Motion
failed.
Council Member Pratt moved that this be
considered the first reading of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Council Member Krieg. Carried
by the following vote: Yeas---Council
Members Kluesner, Kriag, Pratt, Voetbe~g.
Nays--Mayor Brady, Council Member
Nicholson. Absent--Council Member Deich.
An Ordinance Amending Cede of Ordi-
nances by deleting a portion of Main Street
as a through street in subsection Cb) of
Section 32-213, presented and read. Council
Member Pratt moved that this bo conalde~d
the frrst reading of the Ordinance. Seconded
by Council Member Kring. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas--Council Members
Khiesne~, Krieg, Pratt, Voetberg. Nays---
Mayor Brady, Council Member Nichoison.
Absent--Coundl Member Deich.
Council Member Kluesner moved
approval of the City CounCil travel to
National League of Cities' meeting in
Washington, D.C. Seconded by CounCil
Member Nichol~on. Carried by the following
vote: Yem--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, Kdeg, Nicholson, Prait, Voetborg.
Nays--None. Absent--Council Member
Deich.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-91
Whereas, applications for Beer Permits
have boron submitted and filed to this Council
for approval and thc same have been exam-
ined aed approved; and
Wbore.~s, the premises to be occupied by
such applicants we~ inspected and found to
comply with the Ordinances of this 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.
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Regular Session, March 4, 1991
CLASS "B" BEER PERMIT
Common Stock Trust of Ellis I. Levitt
& Central Management Co~. Long John
Silver's #10, Sunday Sales, 1500 LF.K.
Rigel Corporation, Godfather's Pizza,
Sunday Sales, 1575 J.F.K.
I~. Jo's Inc., Shakey's Pizza & Buffet,
Sunday Sales, 1895 J.F.K.
CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT
Molo Oil Company, Big 10 Mart, Sunday
Sales, 2100 J.F.E.
Brian's, Inc., Brian's Inc., Sunday Sales,
3305 Asbury
CLASS "BE" BEER PERMIT
Nash Finch Company, Econofoods
#471, Sunday Sales, 3355 J.F.K. Circle
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Memher Kluesner moved adop-
tion of the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Member Kriag. Canied by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, Eaieg, Nioholson, Pratt, Voetherg.
Nays--None. Absent---Coundl Member
Deieh.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-91
Where0s, applications for Liquor Licenses
have been submlitod 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 Law and all City
Ordinances ~elevant thereto and they have
filed proper bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED
BY Tilt CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authorized to cause
to be issued the following named applicants
a Liquor License.
CLASS "C" (COMMERCIAL) BEER
AND LIQUOR LICENSE
Cue Master, Ltd., Cue Master, Ltd.,
Sunday Sales, 900 Centmi Ave.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
James E Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Kluesner moved adop-
tion of the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Member Kriag. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, Krieg, Nicholson, Pratt, Voetherg.
Nays-None. Al~ent.--Couneil Member
Deich.
Dave Rusk, Chairperson of Tri-State
Community 2000 Steering Committee sub-
mitring an update on VISION 2000. Council
Member Nicholson moved that the eom-
ments and report be received and filed.
Seconded by Council Member Pratt. Carried
by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Kluesner, Kring,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetherg. Nays--None.
Absent--Council Member Deich.
MINUTES SUBMITI'E~able TV
Regulatory Commission of 2-13; Five Flags
Commission of 1-21; Historic Preservation
Commission of 2-18; lluman Rights Com-
mission of 1-14; Long Range Planning
Commission of 1-23, 2-1, 2-14 & 2-20;
Plumbing Board of 2-19, presented and read.
Council Member Krleg moved that the
minutes be received and filed. Seconded by
Council Member Voetberg. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Coun-
cil Members Kluesner, Kfieg, Nicholson,
Pratt, Veetberg. Nays--None. Absent--
Council Member Deich.
NOTICES OF CLAIMS/SUITS~Diane
Coakley in amount of $130.00 towing
charges; Randy DeMoss in amount of
$300,00 for vehicle damages; Richard
Hamel, in unknown amoum for improper
rezoning and mquesfiag the Courts to issue
a Writ of Mandamus compelling the City
Attorney to initiate eminent domain
proceedings on said property; Auorney
James Roth on behalf of Robert Lottman in
unknown amount for backed up sewer
damages; Alfred Montgomery in amount of
$225.00 for property damages; Mark Morgan
in amount of $494.49 for vehicle damages;
Attorney Joseph Bitter on behalf of Elaine
Oswald in total amount of $20,000, for
Regular Session, March 4, 1991
93
discomforts; Charles Relsen, in unknown
amount, for property damages; Wi~toek
Services vs. Dubuque Regional Airport in
the amount of $323.27 for servicea provided,
presented and ~ad, Council Member gaing
moved that the claims and suits be referred
to the Legal Staff for invesilgadon and
report Secooded by Council Member
Voetberg. Carried by the following vote:
yeas---Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, Kring, Nioholson, Pratt, Voetherg.
Nays--None. Absent--until Membe£
Deioh.
Communication of Corporation Counsel
recommending ~etflement of property
damage claim of Jatr~s Bauefly in the
amount of $180.00, presented and read.
Council Member Kriag moved that the
communication be received and filed and
claim be approved with Finance Direct~ to
issue proper check. Seconded by Council
Member Vcetberg. Carded by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Klnesner, Kriag, Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg.
Nays None. Absent~oundl Member
Deloh.
Communication of Corporation Counsel
recommending olosure/denial of property
damage claim of Mary Goffinet and Sewer
beekup claim of Frank G. Miller, presetded
and read. Council Member Kriag moved that
tho eommanication be received and filed and
approved recomwendations. Seconded by
Council Member Vontbe~g. Carded by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Kluesner, Krieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Vcetherg. Nays--None.
Absent--Council Member Deioh.
Communications of Corporation Counsel
advising of referral of following claims to
Alexsis, Inc., the agent for the Iowa Commu-
nity Assurance Pool: Car damage claim of
Jniin Arthofer. Personal injury claim of
Kenneth Cashman; Building damage claimof
Goliath, Inc.; Personal injury claim of Kelly
Clancy; Car damage claim of Mamice
Lampe; False arrest claim of Micheel
Metealf; Car damage claim of Wendy lo
Pear; Car damage claim of Ruth Patterson;
Personal injury claim of Donna Sebineter,
Car damage elnim of Ray Snub, presented
and read. Council Member Krieg moved that
the communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Council Member Voetherg.
Carried by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor
Brady, Council Members Klueaner. Kriag,
Nicholson. Pratt, Voethexg. Nays--None.
Abvant~ouncil Member Dbich,
Communication of Margaret Walton peri-
tioning the reconsideration of ICAP denial of
personal injmy claim, presented and read.
Council Member Kriag moved that the com-
munication be refereed to Legal Staff.
Seconded by Council Member Voetberg.
Carried by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor
Brady, Council Members Kluesner, Kring,
Nicholson, Pratt, V~etberg. Nays--None.
Absent---Council Member Deicb.
Communication of City Manager submit-
ling Financial Raport for month of January,
1991, presented and mad. Council Member
Kfing moved that the communication be
receivod and filed. Seconded by Council
Member Voetberg. Carded by the following
vote: Yea&Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, gaing, Nicholson, Pratt, Vcetberg.
Nays--None. Absent--Council Member
Deich.
Communication of City Manager recom-
mending acceptance of Court Officer Deed
for property which actually comprises a
pordon of the right-of-way of W. 32nd
Street, presented and read. Council Member
Krieg moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Council
Member Voetberg. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kinesner, Krieg, Nieholson, Pratt, V~etherg.
Nays--None. Absent--Council Member
Deich.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-91
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A
DEED FROM JAMES H, RICHARD,
EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF
MARIE E. RICHARD FROM LOT 1
OF 2 OF 1 OF 1 OF MINERAL LOT
360 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, lames H. Richard, executor of
the estate of Made E. Richard has requested
the deeding of Lot 1 of 2 of I of I of
Mineral Lot 360 to the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, said property comprises a
portion of the public right-of-way of 32nd
Street; and
Whereas, it is in the heat interest of beth
panics that said property he under the
ownerabip of the City of Dubuque as right-
of-way for West 32nd Street; and
Whereas, James H. Richard, Executor, has
delivered a deed for said property to the City
of Dubuque.
NOW THERFhnORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DDBUQUE, IOWA:
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Section 1. That City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby ~cepts the deed
for Lot 1 of 2 of 1 of 1 of Mineral Lot 360
in the City of Dubuque, by James H.
Richard, executer of the estate of Marie E.
Richard.
Section 2. That City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to record thc deed in
thc office of the Dubuque County Recorder,
together with a certified copy of this
Resolution.
Pa~sed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Memher IG-ieg moved adoption
of the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Member Voetherg. Carried by the following
vote: Ye0s--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluosner, Kfieg, Nicholson, Pratt, Voetherg.
Nays--None. Absent--Council Member
Deich.
Communication of City Manager recom-
mending accepting of Pa~king Ramp #3
project, presented and read. Council Memher
Krieg moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Council
Member Voetherg. Cancled by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Bredy, Council Members
Kluesner, Kfieg, Nichoison, Pratt, Voetherg.
Nays--None. Absent--Conned Member
Deich.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-91
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the Parking
Ramp #3 has been completed and the City
Manager has examined the work and filed
his certificate stating that thc same has been
completed according to the terms of the
contract, plans and specifications and
recommends it acceptance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED
BY THE CITy COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, 1OWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of
the City Manager he approved and that said
improvement he and the same is hereby
accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the
City Treasurer he and he is hereby directed
to pay to the conl~actor from the Parking
Construction Fund in amount equal to the
amount of his contract, less any retained
percentage provided for therein.
Pa~sed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of March, 1991.
James E, Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Memher Krieg moved ~dopfion
of the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Member Voetherg. Carried by the following
vote: ,Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, Kfieg, Nichoison, Pratt, Voetherg.
Nays~None. Absent--Council Member
Deich.
RESOLUTION NO. 84-91
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract for the Parking
Ramp #3 has been completed and the City
Engineer has submitted his tlnal 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 he
$2,819,155.00 and the said amount shall he
paid from the parking construction fund of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day
of Mm'ch, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Krieg moved adoption
of the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Memher Voetherg. Canied by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, Krieg, Nichoison, Pratt, Voetherg.
Nays--None. Absent--Council Member
Ddich.
Communication of City Manager recom-
mending awarding the concession agreement
at the Flora Park Swimming Pool to Paul
Rooney and requesting authorization to
execute said agreement, presented and read.
Council Member Krieg moved that the eom-
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95
muaication b~ received and filed and
Agreement approved with Manager to
execute. Seconded by Council Momher
Voetherg. Canled by the following vote:
yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Memhers
Klecsner, Kfieg, Nicholson, Pratt, Voetherg.
Nays--None. Absent~Cunndl Member
Deich.
Meeting adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
1991.
Communication of City Manager recom-
mending to enter into an operating
agreement with Golf Professional George.
Stephenson fo~ the Bunker Hill Golf Course
for the l~iod of March 1, 1991 through
February 28, 1992 and requesting anthod-
zation to execute
read. Council Member Krieg
communication he received and filed
Agrearr~nt approved with Manager to
cute. Seconded by Couec'fl Member
Voetherg. Carried by the following vote:
yeas--Mayor Bredy, Council Members
Kluesner, Kfieg, Nicholson, Pratt, Voetherg.
Nays--None. Absent--Council
Deich.
Communication of City Manager recom-
mending approval of contract between Five
Flags Center and The Dubuque Arts Council
and w. questing Mayor he anthodzed to exo-
cute contract, presented and read. Council
Mcmber Krieg moved that thc communica-
tion be received and filed and approved
contract with Mayor to execute. Seconded by
Council Member V~thexg. Carried by the
following vote: Ye~--Mayor Brady, Coun-
cil Members Kluesner, Kfleg, Nichulson,
Pratt, V~therg. Nays---None. Absent--
Council Member Deich.
There being no further business, Council
Member Voetherg moved to adjourn the
meeting. Seconded by Council Memher
Nichoison. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Kluesner, gxieg, Nichoison, Pratt, Voet~g.
Nays--None. Absent~ouncil Member
Deich.
Attest:
Council Members
96
Regular Session, March 18, 1991
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
Regular Session, March 18, 1991.
Council Met at 7:30 o'clock p.w. in the
Public Library Auditorium.
Present: Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kinesner, Krieg, Nieholson, Pratt,
Voetberg, Assistant City Manager Stephani
Johnson, Corporation Counsel Bar~ A.
Lindabl.
Absent: City Manager W. Kenneth
Ge~hart.
Mayor Brady read the call and stated that
this is die Regular Monthly Meeting of the
City Council called for the purpose to act
upon such business which may properiy
come before the Council.
Invocation was given by Rev. David
Stockciand, Pastor of Dubuque Community
Church.
PROCLAMATIONS: Week of March 18-
25 as "Make a Wish Week"; Week of April
1-7 as "Community Development Week".
Council Member Kinesner moved to sus-
pend the vales to allow anyone present to
address the Council tf they so desire.
Seconded by Council Member Pratt. Carried
by die following vote: Yeas Mayor Brady,
Council Memha~s Dcich, Kluesner, Kfieg,
Nicbolson, Prat~, Voethorg. Nays None.
Proof of Publication certified to by the
Publisher on Notice of Public Hearing to
consider vacating an alley vanding easterly
from Valley Sweet to the W.P.L. of Lot 2 of
Lot 25 in Levi's Addition and disposing of
said property to John G. and Mary A. Miller
contingent upon payment of $1.00 plus
publication and filing fees, presented and
read. There were no written objections
received and no omi objectors present at die
time of the Hearing. Council Member
Kluesner moved that the proof of publication
be received and filed. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt Canied by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kluesner, Kring, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetberg. Nays--None.
An Ordinance Vacating an alley running
easterly from Valley Street to die West
Property Line of Lot 2 of Lot 25 in Levi's
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, said
Ordinance having been presented and read at
the Council meeting of March 4th, presented
for final action.
(OFIqCIAI, PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 20-91
ORDINANCE VACATING AN
A~LEY RUNNING EASTERLY
FROM VALLEY STREET TO THE
WEST PROPERTY LINE OF LOT 2
OF LOT 25 IN LEVI'S ADDITION
IN TflE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, John G. and Mary A. Miller
have requested rite vacating of an alley
running easterly from Valley Stceet to the
west property llne of Lot 2 of Lot 25 in
Levi's Addition in the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, due to previous plahing
dimension discrepancies, a vacating plat of
the above alley cannot properly be prepared;
and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has determined that the
above alley is no longer required for public
use, and vacating of said alley, as shown in
red on the attached exhibit, being a plat of
Levi's Addition, in the City of Dubuque.
Iowa, should be approved.
NOW TtIEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the real estate described
as an alley running easterly from Valley
Street to the west property line of Lot 2 of
Lot 25 in Levi's Addition in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, be and the same is hereby
vacated.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of Man:h, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald this 22nd day of March, 1991.
Mmy A. Davis
City Clerk It 3/22
Regular Session, March 18, 1991
97
Council Membe~ Khiesuer moved final
adoption of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Council Member Pratt, Can*led by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Delch, Kluesner, ICqeg,
Nichol~on, Prat~, Voetharg. Nays--None.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-91
Whereas, pttrsuant to re~olution and
published notie~ of time and plac~ of
henging, published in the Telegraph Herald,
a newspaper of general circaladon published
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 8th day
of March, 1991, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa met on the 18th day of
March, 1991, at 7:30 p.w. in die Public
Library Auditorium, llth and Locust,
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa to consider
the proposal for the sale of real estate
described as:
A vacated alley nmning easterly from
Valley Street to the west property line
of LOt 2 of Lot 25 in Levi's Addition
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to John
G. and Mary A. Miller,
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objec-
tions, oral ~r wriRan, to the prop<~ni to
dispose of interest of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa in the hardinabove dcseribed real estate
to John G. and Mary A. Miller.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the disposal of thc interest
of the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
Iowa in mai property described as a vacated
alley running easterly from Valley Street to
the west property line of Lot 2 of Lot 25 in
Le'd's Addition in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa to Iohn G. and Mary A. Miller, be and
tho aame is hereby approved for the sum of
$1.00 plus publication and filing fees;
conveyance shall be by Quit Claim Deed.
Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized
and directed to execute a Quit Claim Deed,
and the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to deliver said deed
of conveyance to the above named grantee
upon receipt of the purchaze price in full.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is
hereby authorized and directed to record a
eealified copy of this resolution in the office
of the City Assessor, Dubuque County
Recorder and the Dubuque County Treasurer.
Pessed, approved and adopted this 18di
day of Mar~h, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mazy A. Davis
City Clerk
Counc'fl Member Kluesner moved adop-
tion of the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Member Prat[ Carried by the following vote:
Yeas---Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kluesner, Krieg, Nicbolson, Pratt,
Voetberg. Nays--None.
Proof of Publication certified to by the
Publisher on Notice of Public IIeafing to
consider an Ordinance vacating a portion of
NoCdi Crrandview Avenue from Delhi Street
to the alley North of Delhi Street and
disposing of said property to Klauer Optical
Corr~pany for sum of $4,200.00, presented
and read. There were no written objections
received and no oral objectors present at the
time of the Hearing. Council Member
Voetharg moved that the proof of publication
be received and filed. Seconded by Council
Member Nicholson. Carried by die following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Ddich, Kluesner, Krieg, Nieholson, Pratt,
Voetharg. Nays~None.
An Ordinance Vacating a portion of North
Grandview Avenue from Delhi Street to the
Alley Nc~di of Dcihi Street, said property to
be known as Lot 1-1-1 in Rigl Subdivision,
said Ordinance having been presented and
read at the Council m~eting of M~ch 4th,
presented for final action.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 21-91
ORDINANCE VACATING A POR-
TION OF NORTH GRANDVIEW
AVENUE FROM DELHI STREET
TO THE ALLEY NORTH OF DELHI
STREET
Whereas, the Klaner Optical Company has
requested the vacating of a portion of
Grandview Avenue from Delhi S~eet to the
alley north of Delhi Street; and
Whereas, IIW Engineers and Surveyors,
PC, Dubuque, Iowa, has p~opared and sub-
mired to the City Council a plat showing the
vacated pc~on of North Grandview Avenue
and assigned a lot number thou-eof, which
hereinafter shall ha known and described as
Lot 1-1-1 in Rigi Subdivision in tha City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
98
Regular Session, March 18, 1991
Where.~, the City Coundl of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has determined that this
portion of North Grandview Avenue is no
longer requited for public use, and vacating
of said ix~ion of North Orandview Avenue
known as Lot 1-1-1 in Rigi Subdivision 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 rend estate described
as Lot 1-1-1 in Rigi Subdivision in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, be and the same is
hereby vacated.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
Jan~s E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
HeraM newspaper the 220d day of March,
1991.
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk It 3/22
Council Member Voetherg moved final
adoption of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Council Member Nicholson. Carded by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady.
Council Members De, ich. Kluesner, Krieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg, Nays--None.
RESOLUTION NO. g6-91
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and
published notice of time and place of
heating, published in the Telegraph Herald,
a newspaper of general circulation published
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 8th day
of Match, 1991, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa met on the 18th day of
March, 1991, at 7:30 p.re~ in the Public
Library Auditorium, llth and Locust,
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa to consider
the proposal for the sale of real estate
described as:
Lot 1-1-1 in Rigi Subdivision in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa to the Klauer
Optical Company; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objec-
tions, oral or vaitten, to the proposal to
dispose of interest of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa in the herulnahove described real estate
to the Klauer Optical Company.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the disposal of the interest
of the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
Iowa in real property described as Lot 1-1-1
in Rigi Subdivision in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa to the Klauer Optical Company, be and
the same is hereby approved for the sum of
$4,200.00, plus publication and filing fees;
conveyance shall be by Quit Claim Deed.
Section 2. That the Mayor he authorized
and directed to execute a Quit Claim Deed,
and ~the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and d/rected to deliver said deed
of conveyance to tho above named grantee
upon receipt of the purchase price in full.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is
hereby authorized and directed to record a
certified copy of this resolution in the office
of the City Assessor, Dubuque County
Recorder and the Dubuque County Treasurer.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
Iamus E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Voctberg moved
adoption of the Resolution. Seconded by
Council Mambur Nichotson. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Coundl Members Dcich, Yduesner, Krieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voethcrg. Nays--None.
Proof of Publication certified to by the
Publisher on Notice of Public Hearing to
consider approval of a property Dubuque
Corporate Center Economic Development
District Urban Renewal Plan for a proposed
Urban Renewal Area in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, Communication of Long
Range Planning Commission advising of
their approval of the proposed Urban
Renewal Plan for the Dubuque C~te
Center; Communication from Dubuque In-
Futaro, Inc., requesting the loaner $250,000
to be used for the purchase of LETNA
property at Southeast comer of Penmylvahia
Avenue and Radford Road, presented and
read. Council Member Kluesner moved that
the proof of publication and communications
be received and filed. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas Mayor Brady, Council Members
Dnich, Kluesner, Kring, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voctherg. Nays--None.
Regular Session, March 18, 1991
99
RESOLUTION NO. 8%91
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
LOAN OF $Z50,000 OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS TO
DUBUQUE IN-FU'IURO, INC., FOR
COSTS RELATED TO THE ACQUI-
SITION OF PROPERTY FOR
DUBUQUE CORPORATE CENTER
Whereas, Dubuque In-Future, Inc., has
requested City Council approval of a loan o~
$250,000 to he used to purchase property to
be developed jointly with the City of
Dubuque as part of the proposed Dubuque
Corporate Center Planned Business Park
Whereas, the City Council has deC, mined
that the development of the Dubuque
Corporate Center project is necessary and
appropriate in the public interest; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque and
Dubuque In-Future, Inc., have enjoyed a
successful woddng relationship on previous
projects such as the Dubuque Industrial
Center which have benefitted the public; and
Whereas, the City has budgeted funds for
economic development projects such as the
proposed Dubuque Corporate Center project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council does
hereby determine that the provisien of
financial assistance to Dubuque In-Futoro,
Inc., for acquisition of land to he incorpo-
rated in the Dubuque Corporate Center
project is necessary and is in the hast interest
of the citizens of the City of Dubuque.
Section 2. That tho City Manager is
hereby authorized and dimated to prepare the
necessary documentation for a loan of
$250,0~0 of economic development activity
funds to Dubuque In-Future, Inc, for costs
related to the acquisition of property for the
Dubuque Corporate Center project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
At,st:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Kluesner moved edop-
lion of the ResoIufion. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kluesner, Krieg, Nicholson, Pratt,
Vootherg. Nays---None.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-91
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
DUBUQUE CORPORATE CENTER
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIS-
TRICT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN
Whereas, the City Council has, by Reso-
lution No. 71-91, found that the area, to he
known as the "Dubuque Corporate Center
Economic Development District", is an
economic development area, as defined by
Chapter 403 of the 1989 Iowa Code, and is
appropriate for urban renewal activities; and
Whereas, the Council believes that the
designation of said area as an urban renewal
district will enhance the attractiveness of the
area and the City as a potential site for new
and expanding cormnercial and industrial
enterprises; and
Whereas, an Urban Renewal Plan for said
district has been prepared and is hereto
attached as Exhibit A, which Plan indicates,
among other things, the development objec-
lives of tho disttiet, public purpose activities,
land acquisition, development requirements
end standards for relocation assistance; and
Whereas, the Long Range Planning
Commission has x~viewed said Plan and has
found that said Plan conforms to the general
plan for the development of the City of
Dubuque as a whole and has transmiged its
findings to the City Council; and
Where., the City Council has held a
public heating on said Plan after public
notice thereof by published notice; and
Whereas, it is provided in Chapter 403 of
the 1989 Code of Iowa, that the governing
body of a municipality rmxy approve an
urban renewal plan if it finds that:
a) A feasible method exists for the
relocation of households displaced from the
urban renewal district into decent, safe and
sani~ry dwelling accommodations within
their means and without any undue hardship;
and
b) Any nonresidential uses to he devel-
oped on an area of open land to he acquired
as pag of the Plan am uecessary and
appropriate to facilitate the proper growth
and development of the community in
accordance with sound planning standa~s
and local community objectives; and
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Regular Session, March 18, 1991
c) "/'he Urban Renewal Plan conforms to
the general plan of the munielpality as a
whole.
NOW TEEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITy COUNCIL OF THE ClT~
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the following described
area, to be known as the "Dubuque Coxpo-
.rate Center Economic Development District"
~s an economic development ama within thc
meaning of Iowa Code Section 403.17(20);
to wit:
Lot 1; Lot 2 of Lot 2; and Lot 2 of
Lot 1 of Lot 2, A.C. Pfohl Place, City
of Dubuque, Dubuque County, lowa,
and thc'adjacent fights-of-way
Section 2. That the Urban Renewal Area
is appropriate for commercial and industrial
enterprises, is eligible for an urban renewal
project and otherwise rr~ets the requisites
under the provisions of Chapter 403 of the
Co~. of Iowa, and the development of this
area is necessary in the interest of the public
health, safety or welfare of the residents of
this City.
Section 3. That it is bemby found and
deternfiued that a feasible method exists for
the miocation of households who will be
displaced from the urban n~'newal district into
decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accornmo-
dations within their means and without any
undue hardship.
Section 4. That the Urban Renewal Plan
for the Dubuque Corporate Center Economic
Development District, attached hereto as
Exhibit 'A", conforms to the general plan of
the City of Dubuque and that said Plan is
hereby approved and adopted.
Section $. That the City Clerk be and she
is hereby directed to file a certified copy of
said Plan with the minutes of this meeting.
Section 6. That the Plan shall be in full
force and effect for a period of twenty-five
(25) years from the date of this Resolution or
until such time that the City has received full
reimbursement from incremental taxes of its
advances and principal and interest payable
on all tax increment financing or general
obligations issued to cany out the objectives
of the Plan for the District, and said Plan
shall be forthwith certified by thc City Clerk,
along with a copy of this Resolution, to the
Recorder for Dubuque County, Iowa, to be
filed and recorded in the mannur provided by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
Attest:
Ma~y A. Davis
City Clerk
Jam~s E. Brady
Mayor
Council Member Kinesnor moved adop-
tion of the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Delch, Kluesner, Kring, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetharg. Nay~None.
Proof of Publication certified to by the
Publisher on Notice of Public Heating to
consider an ordinance providing that general
property taxes levied and collected each year
on all property located within the Dubuque
Corporate Center Economic Developrnent
District in the City be paid to a Special Fund
for payment of principal and interest on
loans, monies advanced to, and indebtedness,
including bonds issued or to be issued,
incmred by said City in connection with
approved development projects located
within &aid Urban Renewal District,
pr~cnted and read. There wore no written
objections received and no oral objectors
present at the time of the Hearing. Council
Member Pratt moved that the proof of publi-
cation be received and filed. Seconded by
Council Member Kluesner. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Delch, Khiesner, Kfieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg. Nays--None.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 22-91
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA PROVIDING
THAT GENERAL PROPERTY
TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED
EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE DUBUQUE
CORPORATE CENTER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, COUNTY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA, BY
AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF
DUBUQUE, COUNTY OF
DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COMMU-
NITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND
OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS, BE
PAID TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR
PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND
INTEREST ON LOANS, MONIES
ADVANCED TO, AND INDEBTED-
NESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED
OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY
SAID CITY IN CONNECTION WITH
Regular Session, March 18, 1991
101
APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PROJ-
ECTS LOCATED WITHIN SAID
URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, diet public notice and
heating as pmsmibed by law and pursuant to
Resolution passed and approved March 18,
1991, adopted an urban renewal plan for an
area known as Dubuque Corporate Center
Economic Development Disttict, which
includes the following described property
and the adjacent public fights-of-way:
Lot 1; Lot 2 of Lot 2; and, Lot 2 of
Lot 1 of Lot 2, A.C. Pfohl Place, City
of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa;
and
Whereas, expenditures and indebtedness
of bonds and/or loans are anticipated to be
incurred by the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa in the future to finance
approved development projects within thc
Dubuque Corporate Center Economic
Development District; and
Where~, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, lowa, desires to provide for the
division of revenue from taxation in the
Urban Renewal Project Area, as above
described in accordance with the provisions
of Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
1989~
/'/OW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section L That the taxe~ levied on thc
taxable property in the Urban Renewal Dis-
trict known as the Dubuque Corporate Center
Economic Development District Ingally
described in the preamble hereof, by and for
the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of
Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque
Community School District, and all other
taxing distrints from and after the effective
date of this Ordinance shall be divided as
hereinafter in this Ordinance pwvided.
Seollon 2. That portion of the taxes which
would be produced by the rate at which the
tax is levied each year by or for each of the
taxing districts taxing prol~tty in said Urban
Renewal District upon the toad sum of the
assessed value of the taxable property in said
disuict as shown on the assessment role on
January 1, 1990 shall be allocated to and
when collected, be paid into the fund for the
respective taxing district as taxes by or for
said taxing district into which all other
property taxes a~ paid.
Section 3. That portion of thc taxes each
year in excess of the base period taxes
determined as provided in Section 2 of this
Ordinance shall be allocated to and when
collected paid into a special fund to be
hereafter established by Resolution of the
City of Dubuque, lowa, to pay thc principal
of and interest on loans, monies advanced to,
indebtedness, whether funded, refunded,
assumed or otherwise, including bonds
issued under the authority of Section 403.9
of the Code of Iow 1989, and the Section
403.12 of thc Code of low 1989, which
may be incurred by the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, to finance or refinance in whole or in
pan approved development projects within
the Urban Renewal Dis~ct except the taxes
for the payment of bonds and interest on
each taxing district shall be collected against
all taxable property within the Urban
Renewal District without any limitation as
hereinabove provided.
Section 4. All taxes levied and collected
upon the taxable property in said Dubuque
Corporate Center Economic Development
District shall be paid into the funds of the
taxing districts as taxes by or for said taxing
districts in the same manner as all other
property taxes unless or until the total
assessed valuation of the taxable property in
said Urban Renewal District shall exceed the
total assessed value of the taxable property
in said district as shown on the January 1,
1990 assessment roles.
Section $. At such time as the
indebtedness of tbe City of Dubuque,
heminabove refen-ed to, have been paid, all
monies thereafter ~eceived from taxes upon
the taxable property in the Urban Renewal
District known as the Dubuque Corporate
Center Economic Development District shall
be paid into the funds for the respective
taxing districts in the same manner as taxes
on all other property.
Section 6. All O~dinances or parts of
Ordinances in com'Ect with the provisions of
this Ordinance are hereby repealed. The pro-
visions of this Ordinance ate intended and
shall be construed so as to fully imphirmnt
the provisions of Section 403.19 of the Code
of lows 1989 with respect to the division of
tax~ from property within the Urban
Renewal District as described above. In the
event that any provision of this Ordinance
shall be determined to be contrary to law, it
shall not affect other provisions or appli-
cation of this Ordinance which shall at all
times be construed to fully invoke the pro-
visions of Section 403.19 of the Code of
Iowa 1989 with reference to said Urban
Renewal District
102
Regular Session, March 18, 1991
Section 7. This Ordinance shall be in
effect after its final passage, approval and
publication as provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Jam~8 E, Brady
Mayor
Council Member Pratt moved final
adoption of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Council Member Kluesner. Carried by the
following vote: Yess--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Ddch, Klunsner, Kriag,
Nicholsgn! Pratt, Vcetherg. Nays--None.
Communication of City Manager sub-
mirting Financial Assistance Package for
Wrrc C. Brown, Publishers, and requesgng
Council endorsement of documents,
presented and read. Council Member Pratt
moved that the communication be received
and filed and approved. Seconded by
Council Member Kluesanr. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas---Mayor Brady,
Council Members Dcich, Kluesner, Kfieg,
Nichdison, Pratt, Voetberg. Nays--None.
Communication of City Manager submit-
ting two resolutions authorizing the filing of
State and Federal Grant Applications and
requesting setting of public heating on May
6th, presen~t and read. Council Member
Voetberg moved that the communication be
received and fried and Public Hearing set for
May 6, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. and that the City
Clerk publish notice in the manner pr~
scribed by law. Seconded'by Council
Member Pratt. Canied by the following vote:
Ye~s--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Dcich, Kluesner, Kriag, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetberg. Nays--None.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-91
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A CONSOLIDATED
GRANT APPLICATION FOR OPER-
ATING ASSISTANCE WITH THE
STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING
THE ENTERING INTO OF A
CONTRACT WITH TIlE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPOR-
TATION
NOW THF~REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is hereby authorized to submit and
execute on behalf of the City of Dubuque a
consolidated grant application for 1.7947%
of formula funds (approximately $100,504)
with the State Transit Assistance Program
and is further authorized to enter into a
contract with the Iowa Department of Trans-
poflation fc~ such operating assistance.
Section 2. That the Transit Manager is
hereby authorized to furnish such additional
infonnadon as the Iowa Department of
Transportation may require in connection
with such grant applications.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of Ma~ch, 1991.
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
James E. Brady
Mayor
Council Member Voetberg moved adop-
tion of the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Member Pratk Carried by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Ddich, Kluesner, Kriag, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetbeeg. Nays--None.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-91
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF APPLICATIONS WITH
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANS-
PORTATION, UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, FOR GRANTS UNDER
TIlE URBAN MASS TRANSPOR-
TATION ACT OF 1964, AS
AMENDED
Whereas, the Secretary of Transportation
is authorized to make grants for a mass
transportation program of projects;
Whereas, the contract for financial
assistance will imposeicertuin obligations
upon the applicant, including tho provision
by it of the local share of the project costs in
the program;
Whereas, it is required by the U.S.
Departrr~nt of Transportation in accord with
the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, that in connection With the
filing of an application for assistance under
the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964,
as amended, the applicant give an assurance
that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and the U.S. Department
of Transportation requirements thereunder;
and
Regular Session, March 18, 1991
103
Where,, it is the goal of the applicant
that minority business enterprise be utilized
to the fullest extent possible in connection
with these projects, and that definitive pro-
cedures shah be established and admidistemd
to ensure that minority business shall have
the maximum construction contract, supplies,
equipment contracts, or consultant and other
NOW TI IEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is authorized to execute and file
applications on behalf of the City of
Dubuque with the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation to aid in the financing of an
operating assistance project and the capital
financing for purchase of various shop
equipn~nt items, pursuant to Section 9 of
the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964,
as amended.
Section 2. That the Mayor and City of
Dubuque is authorized to execute and file
with such applications an assurance or any
other document required by the U.S. Depart-
ment of Transportation effectuating the
pofi0oses of Tire VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964.
Section 3. That the Transit Manager is
authorized to fumish such additional
information as the U.S. Department of
Transportation may require in connection
with the applieadon for the program of
projects.
Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is authorized to set foxlh and
execute affirmative minority business
policies in connection with the program of
projects procurement needs.
Section 5. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is authorized to execute grant
agreements on behalf of the City of Dubaque
with the U.S. Department of Transportation
for aid in the financing of the operating and
capital assistance program of projects.
The undersigned duly qualified and acting
Mayor of the City of Dubuque certifies that
the foregoing is a true and conect copy of a
Resolution adopted at a legally convened
meeting of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, low~.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Voctberg moved adop-
tion of the Resolution. SccondeA by Council
Member Pratt. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas~Mayor Brady, Council Members
Dulch, Khiesner, Krieg, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetberg. Nays--None.
Communication of Zoning Commission
advising of their approval of a conceptual
development plan for the Oak Meadows PR
District onc~ it shows the added parking and
sidewalks, presented and read. Council
Member Kluesner moved that the communi-
cation be received and filed. Seconded by
Council Member Pratt. Carded by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Deich, Kluesner, Krieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Vontberg. Nays--None.
An Ordinance Adopting a Conceptual
Development Plan for property on Bmnsldfi
Road known as "Oak Meadow" and currently
zoned PR Planned Residential District,
presented and wad. Council Member
Kluesner moved that this be considered the
first reading of the Ordinance, and 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 adopted be
suspended and further moved that a Public
Hearing be held on the proposed Ordinance
on the 1st day of April, 1991, at 7:30 p.m. in
the Public Library Auditorium and that the
City Clerk publish notice in the raunner
prescribed by law. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt. Carried by the following vote:
Ycss~Mayor Brady, Council Members
Dcich, Kluesner, Krieg, Nicbolson, Pratt,
Voetbetg. Nays--None.
Communication of Zoning Co~nmission
advising of their approval to rezone property
at 1690 White Street from R-2A to R-3
reclassification, presented and read. Council
Member Voetbcrg moved that the communi-
cation be received and filed. Seconded by
Council Member Ninholson. Carried by the
following vote: Yes~--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Dcich, Yduesner, Kriag,
Nicholson, PraR, Vcetherg. Nays--None.
An Ordinance Attending Zoning Ordi-
nance by reclassifying property located at
1690 White Street fxom R-2A Alternate One
and Two-Family Residential District to R-3
Moderate Density Mditi-Family Residential
District, presented and read. Council Member
104
Regular Session, March 18, 1991
Vcetberg moved that this be considered the
first ~eading of the Ordinance, and that the
requirement that a proposed Ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage at two
Courted meetings prior to thc meeting at
which it is to be finally adopted be sus-
peaded and furthc~ moved that a Public
Hearing be held on thc proposed Ordinance
on the 1st day of April, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in
thc Public Library Auditorium and that the
City Clerk publish notice in the manner
prescribed by law. Seconded by Council
Member Nicholson. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kluesner, Krieg, Nicholson. Pratt,
Voetbe~g. Nays--None.
Communication of Zoning Commission
submitting the revised Subdivision Ordinance
and requesting further action by the Council
and communication of City Manager recom-
mending the City Council review the
proposed Ordinance and set it for a public
hearing on April 1, 1991, presented and read.
Council Member Voetberg moved that the
communication be mceived and filed.
Seconded by Coune.fl Member Kinesner.
Carded by the following vote: Yeas~Mayor
Brady, Council Members Dalch, Kinesner,
Kdeg, Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg.
Nays--None.
An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances by adopting a New Chapter 42,
Subdivision Regulations, establishing
regulations for the subdivision of land; and
establishing platting procedures; and
establishing design and improvements
standards, presented and read. Council
Member Voetberg moved that fids be con-
sidereal the first reading of the Ordinance,
and that the requirement that a proposed
Ordinance be considered and voted on for
passage at two Coundil meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally adopted
be suspended and further moved that a
Public Hearing be held on thc proposed
Ordinance on the 1st day of April, 1991 at
7:30 p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium
and that the City Clerk publish notice in the
manner proscribed by law. Seconded by
Council Member Kluesner. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Delch. Kluesner, Krhig,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg. Nays-None.
Communication of City Manager ~equest-
ing Council to consider approval of a request
by the University of Dubuque to lease land
on Chaplain Schmitt Memorial Island and
give authorization to pursue the subject
further to execute a short-term lease
agreement not extending beyond December,
1992, presented and read. Council Member
Krieg moved that the communication be
received and filed and request approved.
Seconded by Council Member Pratt. Carded
by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Dcich, Kluesner, Krieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetherg. Nays--None.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 23-91
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BY
MODIFYING SUBSECTION (b) OF
SECTION 32-214 THEREOF
PROVIDING FOR TttE ADDITION
Gl~ STOP SIGNS ON JONES
STREET AND FIRST STREET AT
MAIN STRF~T AND MAIN STREET
AT TIIIRD STREET
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIHED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:'
Section I. That the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa be amended
by adding Jones Sweet, First Street and Main
Street to Subsection (b) of Section 32-214
thereof as follows:
"Sec. 32-214. Stop intersections.
(h)
Eastbound and Westbound
Jones Street and Main Street.
First Street and Main Street.
Northbound and Southbound
Main Street and Third Street."
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
lames E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper the 22nd day of March,
199L
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk It 3/22
Regular Session, March 18, 1991
105
Council Mcmber Pratt moved that the
~lui~ment that thc progo~d Ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage at two
Coa~cil meetings print to the meeting at
which it is to be finally adopted he
suspended ~mi funber moved final adoption
of the Oufinance. Seconded by Council
Member Kricg. Car~ed by the following
vote: Yeas---Mayor Brady, Coune.fl Membe~
Deich, Kluesner, Kfieg, Nicholson, Pra~
Vuntber~. Nays--None.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 24-91
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BY
DELETING A PORTION OF MAIN
STREET AS A THROUGH STREET
IN SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION
32-213
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1, That thc Cede of Ordinances
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa be ~eded
by deleting Main Street from Subsection (b),
of Section 32-213 thereof as follows:
"Sec. 32-213. Entering through streets.
(b)
Main Sue, et, from the south property
fine of Jones Street to the south properly line
of West Fifth Street, and from the north
property line of West Ninth Stxeet to the
north property line of West Seventeenth
Section 2. That the Cede of Ordinances
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa be an~eded
by adding Main Street to Subsection (b) of
Section 32-213 thereof as follows:
"Sec. 32-213. Entering through streets.
(b)
Main Sheet, from the north property
line of West Ninth Street to the north
pr(yperty line of West Seventeenth Street."
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mazy A. Davis
City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herold newspaper this 22ad day of March,
1991.
Mm'y A. Davis
City Clerk It 3/22
Counoll Member Pratt moved that the
x~xtrdrcment that the proposed Ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage at ~vo
Council meetings prior to the meeting at
which it is to be finally adopted be
suspended and further moved final adoption
of the Ordinance. Seconded by Council
Member Kriog. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kluesner, Krieg, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetberg. Nays--None.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-91
Whereas, applications for Beer Permits
have been submitted and filed to this Council
for approval and the same have been exam-
ined and approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by
such applicants were inspected and found to
corr~ly with the Ordinances of this 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
Will-Co. Inc., Oky Doky Food Mart
#10, Sunday Sales, 805 West 5th St.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of Mmch, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Deich moved adoption
of thc Rcsolullon. Seconded by Council
Member Y, aing. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
De'ich, Kluesner, lC. flog, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetbe~g. Nays---None.
106 Regular Session, March 18, 1991
RESOLUTION NO. 92-91
Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses
have been submitted to this Council for
approval and tho same have been examined
and approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by
such applicants wore inspected and found to
comply with the State Law and all City
Ordinances relevant thereto and they have
fried proper .bonds.
NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager he authtnized to cause
to be issued the following named appiicants
a Liquor License.
CLASS "B" (HOTEL MOTEL) BEER
AND LIQUOR LICENSE
Dubuque Lodging, Inc., Days Inn,
Sunday Sales, 1111 Dodge
Dubuque Historic Improvement Co.
Redstone Inn, Sunday Sales, 504 Bluff
CLASS "C" (COMMERCIAL) BEER
AND LIQUOR LICENSE
Roberts River Rides, Inc., Dubuque
Casino Belle Dock, Sunday Sales,
400 East 3rd
Debra L. George, Park Squaw
600 Central, Fraternal Order of Eagles
Sunday Sales, 1175 Century
CLASS "E" LIQUOR LICENSE
B & M Convenient Mar~, Inc.,
Oky Doky #7, 3301 Pennsylvania
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
Attest:
Mazy A. Davis
City Clerk
James E. Brady
Mayor
Coullcil Member l)nich moved adoption
of the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Member Krieg. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Memher~
Deinh, Kluesner, Kriag, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetherg. Nays--None.
Council Member Voetherg moved that the
Casino Belie license he approved subject to
getting the necessary sign-off requirements
and conditions. Seconded by Council
Member Nicholson. Canied by the following
vote: Yeaz--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kluesner, Kfiag, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetherg. Nays--None.
MINUTES SUBMITTED--Airport Com-
mission of 2-5; Handicapped Parking Review
Committe~ of 2-5; Ilousing Code Board of
Appeals of 2-20; Historic Preservation
Commission of 2-27; Ilunmn Rights
Commission 2-I1; Long Range Planning
Commission of 3-7; Park & Recreation
Commission of 2-12, presented and read.
Council Member Deich moved that the
minutes be received and filed. Seconded by
Council Member Pratt. Carried by the
foilowiag vote: Yea~--Mayor Brady, Coun-
cil Members Deich, Klunsner, Krieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetbea'g. Nays--None.
NOTICES OF CLAIMS/SUITS--Gary
Kaiser (in Small Claim Court) in the amount
of $1135.00 for vehicle damages; Patty
McGnire in the amount of $178.00 for per-
senti injmies; Paul Ix)we, in unknown
amount for vehicle damages, presented and
read. Council Member Voetberg moved that
the cialms and suits be referred to the Legal
Staff for investigation and report. Seconded
by Council Member Pratt Carried by the fol-
lowing vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council
Members Dnich, Kinesner, IG-ing, Nicholson,
Pratt, Voetherg. Nays--None.
Communication of State Farm Insurance
on behalf of theft insmed, Mary &Sean
Stevens, advising of property loss, presented
and read. Council Member Voetherg moved
that the claim be referred to the Legal Staff
for investigation and report. Seconded by
Council Member Pratt. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayex Brady,
Council Members Deich, Kluesner, Kring,
Nichol~on, Pratt, Vcetberg. Nays--None.
?ommunication of Corporation Counsel
agatn recommending denial of personal
injury claim of Margaret Walton, presented
and wad. Council Member Voetherg moved
that tho communication he received and filed
and recommendation approved. Seconded by
Council Member Pratt Carried by the
following vote: Ye~--Mayor Brady,
Council Members De, ich, Kinesner, Krieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetherg. Nays---None.
Communications of Corporation Counsel
advising of referral of following claims to
Ahixsis, Inc., the agent for the Iowa
Community Assurance Pool: Personal injury
claim of Elaine Oswald; Property damage
claim of Mark D. Morgan; Property damage
claim of Alfred Montgomery; Property
Regular Session, March 18, 1991
107
damage claim of Robert Lottman; Property
damage claim of Randy DeMoss, pmsunted
and read. Council Member Voetherg moved
that thc communications he received and
filed. Seconded by Council Memher Pratt.
Carded by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor
Brady, Council Memhers D~qch, Kluesner,
Ksicg, Nicholson, Pratt, Voetherg.
Nays--None.
Proof of Publication of l.ist of Claims for
month of Janus,, 1991, pre~ented and mad.
Council Member Voetherg moved that the
proof of publication be received and filed.
Seconded by Council Member Pratt. Canled
by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members De'ich, Kluesner, Kfieg,
Nicholson, Pratt. Voetherg. Nays--None.
Communication of leremy M. Smith,
Murray Schesser, Josh Potter and Michehi
Stephenson encouraging the adoption of a
city wide curb~ide recycling system,
presented and read. Council Member
Voetherg moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Dalch, 1~uesner, Kring, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetherg. Nays-None.
REFUNDS REQUESTED--Mary
Detainer, in the amount of $633.75 for
unexpired Liquor License, presented and
read. Council Memher Voetherg moved that
the refund be approved and Finance Director
to issue proper check. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas~Mayor Brady, Council Members
Dnich, Kluesner, Krieg, Nicholson, Pratt,
Veetherg. Nays~None.
Communication of Corlx)rmion Counsel
submitting copy of correspondence received
from Ryan Construction Company regarding
the Tfilng Project, presented and read.
Council Member Voetherg moved that the
communication he received and filed.
Seconded by Council Member Pratt Canied
by thc following vote: Yeas-Mayor Brady,
Council Members Deich, Kluesner, Kring,
Nieholson, Pmu, Voetherg. Nays----None.
Communication of Corporation Counsel
submitting an update on Suit regarding
McFadden et al vs. City of Dubuque and
Brady, et al vs. City of Dubuque, et al.
presented and read. Council Member
Voetherg moved that the communication he
received and filed. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kluesncr, Kring, Nicholson, Pratt.
Voetherg. Nays--None.
Petition of D.A.L Building Corporation
(Post No. 6 American Legion) requesting to
purchase property known as "Vacant Lot on
Delhi St.", presented and read. Council
Member Voetherg moved that the petition he
refened to the City Manager for investiga-
tion and report. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt Carried by tl~ following vote:
Yeas---Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kinosner, Krleg, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetherg. Nays---None.
Petition of Walter A. Pregler submitting
comments regarding requirements with cer-
tain zoning requests, presented and reed.
Council Member Voetberg moved that the
petition he received and filed. Seconded by
Council Member Pratt Carded by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Dcich, Khiesner, Krieg,
Nicholmn, Pratt, Voetherg. Nays--None.
Communication of Katie Krleg going on
record as heing opposed to having
"Toughman" contest event being held at Five
Flags in the future, presented and read.
Council Member Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed und
expressed Council's cuncems to the Five
Flags CivSe Center Commission. Seconded
by Coundl Member Pratt Carded by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Deich, Kluesner, Kring,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg. Nays--None.
Communication of Iowa Department of
Transportelion notifying Council that they
axe proposing to lot a bridge repair project
on Orandview Avenue, presented and lead.
Council Member Voetherg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Council Member Pratt. Carried
by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members De. ich, Kluesner, Krieg,
Nicholsott Pratt, Voetbexg. Nays--None.
Communication of City Manager recom-
mending acceptance of Sheet Piling Project
for Ice Harbor Development, presented and
read. Council Memher Voetherg moved that
the communication he received and filed.
Seconded by Council Member Pratt. Carried
by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Memhers Deich, Klue~ner, Krieg,
Nicholson, Prat~ Voetherg. Nays--None.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-91
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the conWact for the Sheet Piling
- Ice Harbor Development has been com-
pleted and the City Manager has examined
thc wort and filed his ceitificate stating that
108
Regular Session, March 18, 1991
the sarm hms been completed according m
the terms of the contract, plans and
specifications and rectmamends it accaptence.
NOW TI~REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Se~inn 1. That the recemmendafion of
the City Manager be approved and that said
improvemunt 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 coatractor from Tax ]acrement
Finance and Revenue Bonds in amount equai
to the amount of his contract, less any
retained pementage provided for therein.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Voetberg moved that the
communieatlon be received and filed.
Seconded by Council Member Pratt Canlcd
by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Coundl Members Deich, Kluosner, Krieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetherg. Nays--None~
RESOLUTION NO. 94-91
FINAL ESTIMATE
Where~s, the contract for the Sheet Piling
- Ice Harbor Development has been com-
pleted 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 TItEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUEUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said
improvement is hereby determined to be
$578,841.17 and the said amount shall be
paid from the Tax Increment Finance and
Revenue Bonds of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Voetberg moved
adoption of the Resolution. Seconded by
Council Member Pratt. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas~Mayor Brady,
CoUncil Members Deich, Kluesner, Krieg,
Nichol~on, Pratt, Voetherg. Nays--None.
Communication of City Manager sub-
mitring resolution authorizing the Mayor to
sign an amendment to the Statement of
Intent submitted te the Department of
Housing and Urban Development on
December 1, 1990, presented and read.
Council Member Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Council Member PratL Canled
by the following vote: Yeav~-Mayor Brady,
Council Members Deich, Kluesner, Kriag,
Nicholson, Pratt~ Voetherg. Nays~None.
. RESOLUTION NO. 95-91
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TItE
FILING OF AN AMENDMENT TO A
STATEMENT OF IM~ENT FOR A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FOR TItE CITY OF
DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is entitled
to participate in the Community Develop-
ment Block Grant Program authorized under
the provisions of Title I of the Itousing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has been
declared eligible for funding in the
~ amount of $1,019,000 for the
calendar year commencing January 1, 1991;
and
Whereas, the Community Development
Block Grant Amended Statement of Intent
has hewn developed so as to give maximum
feasible priority to activities which will
benefit low and moderate income persons
and aid in the prevention or elimination of
slum and blight; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has pro-
vided the citizens of the community with
opportunities to provide input and comment
on the Statement of Intent
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI'I~
OF DUEUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the filing of an Amended
Staten~nt of Intent for palricipafion in the
Community Development Block Grant Pro-
gram is ha~eby approved, and the Mayor of
the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized
Regular Session, March 18, 1991
109
and directed to execute the necessary
documentation on behalf of the City of
Dubuque.
Se~lon 2. That the City Manager is
he, by auth~ized and direc~xl to submit, in
the required number of copies, thc Amended
Statement of Intent to the U.S. Depar~nent
of Housing and Urban Development and
other appropriate agencies together with such
other documents as may be required.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18t~
day of Mamh, 1991.
James E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Voetberg moved adop-
tion of the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt Can-led by tbe following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kluesner, Krieg, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetberg. Nays--None.
Communication of City Manager
submitting resolution authorizing Mayor to
sign a grant agreement with the Department
of Housing and Urban Development in the
amount of $120,000 for calendar year 1991
wh/ch represents an increase in the City's
Blcck Grant enriflement, presented and read.
Council Member Voetberg moved that the
communication be mcdived and filed.
Seconded by Council Member Pratt. Carried
by the following vote: Ye~--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Deich, Kincsner, Krieg,
Nicholson, Prat~ Voetberg. Nays--None.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-91
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
AGREEMENT WITE THE DEPART-
MENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT FOR CALENDAR
YEaR 1991
Where~, under provisions of Title I of
Housing and Community Development Act
of 1974, as amended, the City of Dubuque
prepared and submitted a Statement of Intent
on December 1, 1990 for a Community
Development Block Grang and
Whereas, the submission had been
approved by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development in the amount of
$918,000 for a twelve month program
commencing January 1, 1991; and
Whexeas, the Doparm~nt of tlouaing and
Urban Development has approved an addi-
tionui entitlement in the amount of $120,000
for a w~elve month period commencing
January 1, 1991; and
Whereas, a Grant Agreement covefing the
activities proposed to be carried out with
Community Development Block Grant funds
has been tendered file City of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the additional Grant
Agreement, authorized by the U.S. Depart-
ment of Housing and Ultmn Development on
January 3, 1991. for a Community Develop-
merit Block Grunt to the City of Dubuque in
the amount of $120,000 is hereby accepted.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque be and he is hereby anthotized and
directed to execute an additional Community
Development Block Grant Agreement identi-
fied as Grant Agreement B-91-MC-19-0004
for submission to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
Attest:
Ma~ A. Davis
Council Member
Jan~s E. Brady
Mayor
Vuntberg moved
adoption of fl~ Resolution. Seconded by
Council Member Pratt. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Dcich, Kluesner, Krleg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg. Nays None.
Communication of City Manager sub-
mitilng resolution authorizing the Mayor to
sign the Community Development C~antee
Peffommnce Report and for the City Clerk to
mak~ such documents available to the pablio,
presented and mad. Council Member
Vootberg moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt. Carried by the following vote:
Ye&s--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Dcich, Kluesner, Krieg, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetberg. Nays--None.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-91
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF
AVAILABILITY FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION OF CERTAIN
110
Regular Session,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT DOCUMENTS
Whereas, under date of March 29, 1991
tho Annual Grantee Performance Report for
Calendar Year 1990 will be sent to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Devniop-
mom for processing; and
Whereas, Section 570.507 (a) of the
Community Development Block Grant
Program requites that an Annual Grantee
Perfornmnce Report showing status of all
activities as of the end of th~ calendar year
be submitted to the Department of liousing
and Urban Development; and
Whereas, Section 570.570 (3) requires
that there be public notice of the availability
of the Grantee Perfcoamnce Report for
inspection by the pubiin.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITy COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section I. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque be and he is hereby authorized to
sign the City of Dubuqun's 1990 Community
Development Grantee Performance Report.
Section 2. 'Ihat the City Clerk be and she
is hereby authorized and directnd to publish
in the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of
general ci~unlailon within the City of
Dubuque, a public notice in the form of
Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
Attest:
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member
James E. Brady
Mayor
Voetberg moved
adoption of the Resolution. Seconded by
Council Member Pratt. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Deich, Kluesner, Ksieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, V~etherg. Nays--None.
Communication of City Manager
submitting resolution authorizing the
publication of Envimnmuntal Review
Findings for the following projects:
Operation Paint Brash, Maintenance of
Abandoned/Vacant Buildings and Housing
Pr~ect hlcentivcs, presented and
Council Member Vootberg moved that the
communichfion be received and Bled.
Seconded by Council Member Pratt Carried
March 18, 1991
by the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Dnich, Klue~ner, Krleg,
Nicholson, Pra~l, Voetberg. Nays--None.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-91
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
FINDINO FOR CERTAIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROJECT
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has entered
into a Grant Agreement for the calendar year
commencing January I, 1991, with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Develop-
mont, p~oviding for financial assistance to
the City under Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended; and
Whereas, pursuant to the rnies and
regulations as promulgated by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development, an environmental review has
been processed for the hereinafter described
projects to be financed with Community
Development Block Grunt funds; and
Whereas, an ad hoc Environmental
Review Committee has after due considera-
tion made a determination that the projects
are not a major Federal action significantly
affecting the quality of the human environ-
ment.
NOW TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Clerk be and she
is hereby authorized and directed to publish
a Notice of Finding of No Significant Effect
on the Environment for the following identi-
fied projects and to make the Environmental
Review Record for said projects available for
public inspection. Such notice shall be in the
form of Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
· Operation Paint Brush
· Maintenance of Abandoned/Vacant
Buildings
· Housing Project Ineenilves
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque
hereby declares its intent to adopt a
resolution atits meeting of March 18, 1991,
authorizing the submission of a request to
the U.S. Department of Housing and
Community Developmem to undertake the
project
Regular Session, March 18, 1991
111
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of March, 1991.
Brady
Mayor
Arrest:
Mmy A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Voetberg moved adop-
tion of the Re~olufion. Seconded by Council
Member PratL Carried by tho following vote:
Ye~s--Mayor Brady, Council Member.s
Deich, Khiesner, Krieg, Nichelson, Pratt,
Voetberg. Nays--None.
Communication of City Manager sub~
mitring comments regaxding the effects of
the new State Police and Fize Retirement
Systems on the City of Des Mulnes,
presented and read. Council Member
Voetberg moved that the communication be
received and Bled. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt. Carried by tbe following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, FAuesner, Kriog, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetherg. Nays---None.
Communication of City Manager request-
ing approval of a new Milk Inspection
Contract with the Iowa Department of
Agsiculture, presented and l~d. Council
Me~nber Voetberg moved that the communi-
cation be received and filed. Seconded by
Council Member PratL Carried by the
following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Dnich, Kluesunr, Krieg,
Nicholson, Pratt, Voetberg. Nays--None.
RESOLUTION NO. 99.91
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN
INSPECTION SERVICE AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE AND THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AND LAND STEWARDSHIP FOR
ENFORCEMENT OF THE MILK
SANITATION LAWS OF THE
STATE OF IOWA
Whereas, the Iowa Department of
Agriculture and Land Stewardship is
required to enforce the milk sanitation laws
of the State of Iowa; and
Whereas, the Iowa Department of
Agriculium and Land Stewardship may
contract with municipalities and private
contractors ~o assist it in canying out its
enforcement and duties; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque employs a
State certified milk sanitarian and desilgs to
perform inspecfion~ under the provisions of
the milk sanitation laws of the State; and
Wbemas, both parties agree that it is to
their mutual advantage to ente~ into un
Inspection Service Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque,
Iowa hereby approves the atlacbed
Inspection Service Agreement between the
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land
Stewardship and the City of Dubuque, lowa.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is hexeby authmizml and directed
to execute said Agreement on behalf of the
City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th
day of Maxch, 1991.
Jarr~s E. Brady
Mayor
Attest:
Map] A. Davis
City Clerk
Council Member Voetberg moved adop-
tion of the Resolution. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kluesner, Kriog, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetberg. Nays---None.
Petition of Richard L Sehiltz requesting to
consider vacating a portion of Pear Street,
presented and read. Council Member
Voctberg moved that the petition be refened
to City Manager and Staff for investigation
and report. Seconded by Council Member
Pratt. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kluesner, Kring, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetberg. Nays-None.
Communication of Corporation Counsel
recommending settiement in the amount of
$95.00 for towing and a six-day storage fee
claim of Dianne Coaldey, presented and
read. Council Member Voetberg moved that
the communication be mceivnd and filed.
Council Member Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and Bled and
settlement approvnd and Finance Director to
issu~ propo' check. Seconded by Council
Member Pratt Carried by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kluesner, Kfieg, Nicholson, Pratt,
Voetbetg. Nays~None.
112 Regular Session, March 18, 1991
Communication of Thonms Smith, City
employee, disclosing of his inlerest in
applying for participation in the City RRP
Program, p~sentod and read. Council
Member Voetberg moved that the communi-
cation be received and filed and approved
participation. Seconded by Council Member
Pratt. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas--Mayor Brady, Council Members
Deich, Kluesner, Krieg, Nicholson, l~att,
Vc~tbetg. Nays-None.
There being no further business, Couv~il
Member Pratt moved to adjourn. Seconded
by Council Mem~r Voetberg. Carried by
the following vote: Yeas--Mayor Brady,
Council Members Deich, Kluesner, Krieg,
Nicholmn, Pratt, Vcetberg. Nays--None.
Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Mary A. Davis
City Clerk
-.~ 1991.
Attest:
Council Members