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DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council Special Session, May 5, 2003
Approved:__________________________2003
Council met at 5:00 P.M. for Dinner in the
Library Rotunda
Adopted:___________________________2003
Council met in Special Session at 5:35 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Council Members Buol, Cline,
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Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson, City
Mayor
Manager Michael Van Milligen, Corporation
Counsel Barry Lindahl.
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Absent at Roll Call: Mayor Duggan, who
entered at 5:40 P.M.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Buol read the call and stated
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this is a special session of the City Council
called for the purpose of discussing the
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Downtown Master Plan.
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Dave Rusk, Chair of the Downtown Planning
Committee, spoke and introduced members of
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the Committee. Planning Services Manager
Council Members
Laura Carstens gave a presentation about the
proposed development of the downtown. Anne
Attest:
Ricker, of Leland Consulting Group, and Bob
Kost, of SEH Inc., also spoke clarifying the
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proposal.
City Clerk
There being no further business, Cline moved
to adjourn. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:19 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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DUBUQUE
be received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
Substance Abuse Services submitting the
PROCEEDINGS
Third Quarter Report for Fiscal Year 2003,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
City Council, Regular Session, May 5, 2003
communication be received and filed. Seconded
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
the Library Auditorium
Notice of Claims/Suits: Stephanie A. Burkart
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
for personal injury; Chad M. Chase for vehicle
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
damage; Keith Kann and Mary Wilhelm for
Nicholson, City Manager Michael Van Milligen,
property damage; Christopher J. Lang for
Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl.
vehicle damage; Melvin Leibold for property
damage; Randy Schmerbach for vehicle
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
damage; Jennifer Sheldon for personal loss;
a regular session of the City Council called for
Delmar M. Stevens for vehicle damage,
the purpose of discussing such matters which
presented and read. Buol moved that the
may properly come before the City Council.
claims and suits be referred to the Legal Staff for
investigation and report. Seconded by
Invocation was given by Pastor Ron Moxon,
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Lighthouse Baptist Church.
Corporation Counsel advising that the
Mayor Duggan swore in Council Member
following claims have been referred to Public
Patricia A. Cline as Mayor Pro-Tem.
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Stephanie
Proclamations: Mental Health Month (May,
Burkart for personal injury; Chad M. Chase for
2003) received by Betty Allen; Historic
vehicle damage; Keith Kann and Mary Wilhelm
Preservation Week (May 5 – 12, 2003) received
for property damage, presented and read. Buol
by Chris Wand; Hospital Week (May 11 – 17,
moved that the communications be received and
2003) received by Kathy Abba of The Finley
filed and concurred. Seconded by Markham.
Hospital; Nursing Home Week (May 11 – 17,
Motion carried 7-0.
2003) received by Barbara Barker of Dubuque
Nursing and Rehab; Peace Officers Week (May
Corporation Counsel recommending
11 – 17, 2003) received by Rev. David Pacholke
settlement of the claims of Christopher Lang for
and Police Chief Kim Wadding; Compassionate
vehicle damage and Thomas Mueller for
Friends Awareness Week (May 20 – 26, 2003)
property damage and directing Finance
received by Don Phillips.
Department to issue payment, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communications be
CONSENT ITEMS
received and filed and concurred with the
recommendations and Finance Director to issue
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport
payments. Seconded by Markham. Motion
Commission of 4/14; Cable Community
carried 7-0.
Teleprogramming Commission of 4/1; City
Council of 4/21; Downtown Planning Committee
Corporation Counsel recommending denial of
of 4/11; Housing Code Appeals Board of 12/17;
the claim of Holy Ghost Parish Credit Union for
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission of
property damage, presented and read. Buol
4/24, presented and read. Buol moved that the
moved that the communication be received and
minutes be received and filed. Seconded by
filed and concurred. Seconded by Markham.
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion carried 7-0.
Proofs of publication of City Council
Legislative Letters:
Proceedings of 4/7/03 and List of Claims and
Communication of City Manager to area
Summary of Revenues for Month Ending March
legislators requesting that they oppose the
31, 2003, presented and read. Buol moved that
recommendations of the Public Strategies
the proofs be received and filed. Seconded by
Group, presented and read. Buol moved that
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
Communication of City Manager to area
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submitting the 39 quarterly report, presented
legislators Pat Murphy, Mike Connolly, and
and read. Buol moved that the communication
Roger Stewart thanking them for their recent
vote to reject the proposed “Reinvention” bill,
Regular Session, May 5, 2003 129
presented and read. Buol moved that the request from Scott Neuwoehner/Cooper
communication be received and filed. Seconded Acquisitions, L.L.C. to demolish property located
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. at 280 Locust Street (former Martin Gas
Station), presented and read. Buol moved that
Communication of City Manager to area the communication be received and filed and
legislators Pat Murphy and Pam Jochum approved recommendation. Seconded by
thanking them for their email advising that they Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
would be opposing HF 691 on the floor of the
House, presented and read. Buol moved that Phase IV – Architectural/Historic Survey:
the communication be received and filed. Communication of City Manager recommending
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. approval of a Certified Local Government (CLG)
Grant Agreement for Phase IV of the City’s
Communication of City Manager to area Architectural/Historic Survey, presented and
legislators Steven Lukan, Gene Manternach and read. Buol moved that the communication be
Robert Osterhaus regarding the impact to the received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
City of the latest proposals included within HF Motion carried 7-0.
691 (the “Reinvention” bill), presented and read.
RESOLUTION NO. 134-03
Buol moved that the communication be received
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CERTIFIED
and filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion
LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT
carried 7-0.
AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT AN ARCHI-
TECTURAL / HISTORIC SURVEY
Communication of City Manager to area
legislators requesting support for two Whereas, the State Historical Society of Iowa
amendments to the Reinvention Bill, presented has awarded the City of Dubuque Certified Local
and read. Buol moved that the communication Government Program (CLG) grant funds to
be received and filed. Seconded by Markham. conduct Phase IV of the architectural/historic
Motion carried 7-0. survey of the community; and
Whereas, the State Historical Society has
Communication of City Manager to area advised that an architectural/historic survey is
legislators requesting support to include the arts necessary for the renewal of a Memorandum of
and culture in the proposed Iowa Values Fund, Agreement between the State and City for the
presented and read. Buol moved that the purposes of conducting local Section 106
communication be received and filed. Seconded reviews; and
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Whereas, the City of Dubuque Historic
Preservation Commission has reviewed and
Communication of City Manager to State endorsed Phase IV of the architectural/historic
Senators Connolly, Stewart and Hosch survey.
regarding Tax Increment Financing (TIF) NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
legislation, presented and read. Buol moved that THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
the communication be received and filed. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized
to sign the CLG grant agreement with the State
Communication to State Representatives Historical Society for Phase IV of the
Jochum, Manternach, Murphy and Lukan architectural/historic survey.
thanking them for their recent vote in favor of HF Section 2. That the Planning Services
686 related to Tax Increment Financing, Manager is authorized to utilize budgeted funds
presented and read. Buol moved that the and to submit reimbursement requests for the
communication be received and filed. Seconded project.
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Section 3. That the City of Dubuque agrees to
abide by all local, state and federal requirements
Excess Worker’s Compensation Insurance applicable to the project.
Policy: City Manager recommending approval of Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day
the Excess Worker’s Compensation Insurance of May, 2003.
Policy through June 30, 2003, presented and Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
read. Buol moved that the communication be Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
received and filed and approved recom-Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
mendation. Seconded by Markham. Motion Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
carried 7-0.
City of Sageville Annexations:
280 Locust Street – Demolition Permit: Communication from William J. Maiers,
Communication from the Historic Preservation Attorney for the City of Sageville, submitting
Commission recommending approval of a Notice of Annexation Applications and Public
130 Regular Session, May 5, 2003
Hearing on Voluntary Annexation Requests of its leased property from the City of Dubuque
regarding territory to be annexed into the City of to Arthur A. Myatt, Joyce C. Myatt, and Joyce’s
Sageville, presented and read. Michalski moved Tugboat, Inc., in accordance with the sublease
that the communication be received and filed. agreement between said private parties effective
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. April 1, 2003.
Section 2. That the term of the said sublease
City Manager advising Mayor Ralph Dean of shall be from April 1, 2003 and ending on March
the City of Dubuque’s opposition to the five 31, 2004.
proposed annexations, presented and read. Section 3. That the sublease to Arthur A.
Michalski moved that the communication be Myatt, Joyce C. Myatt, and Joyce’s Tugboat, Inc.
received and filed and approved opposition. is bound by all stated terms and conditions of
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. the existing leases between the City of Dubuque
and the Dubuque Yacht Basin, Inc.
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Dubuque Yacht Basin: City Manager Passed, approved and adopted this 5 day of
recommending approval of a sublease of City-May, 2003.
owned land leased by the Dubuque Yacht Basin, Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Inc., to Arthur A. Myatt, Joyce C. Myatt, and Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Joyce’s Tugboat, Inc., presented and read. Buol Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
moved that the communication be received and Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-
0. Social Security Administration Offices:
Communication from Senator Charles Grassley
RESOLUTION NO. 135-03
regarding the retention of the offices of the
RESOLUTION GRANTING AUTHORIZATION
Social Security Administration in the Dubuque
TO DUBUQUE YACHT BASIN TO SUBLEASE
Post Office building, presented and read. Buol
PROPERTY LEASED FROM THE CITY OF
moved that the communication be received and
DUBUQUE TO ARTHUR A. MYATT, JOYCE C.
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-
MYATT, AND JOYCE’S TUGBOAT, INC.
0.
Whereas, the Dubuque Yacht Basin has
requested subleasing of a portion of property Greyhound Bus Contract: City Manager
leased by Dubuque Yacht Basin from the City of recommending approval of a contract with
Dubuque, Iowa, to Arthur A. Myatt, Joyce C. Greyhound Bus Lines for Keyline Transit to sell
Myatt, and Joyce’s Tugboat, Inc. pursuant to the tickets as an independent agent, presented and
following leases: read. Buol moved that the communication be
1. Lease agreement dated April 8, 1970 and received and filed and approved
as later amended; recommendation. Seconded by Markham.
2. First amendment to lease dated November Motion carried 7-0.
3, 1970 and as later amended;
3. Lease agreement dated February 5, 1974 Certificate of Achievement – Government
and as later amended; Finance Officer Association: City Manager
4. Lease agreement dated November 16, advising that the Government Finance Officers
1987 and as later amended; and Association has awarded the City of Dubuque a
Whereas, the existing lease agreements Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
between the City of Dubuque and the Dubuque Financial Reporting for the Comprehensive
Yacht Basin stipulate that the Lessee has the Annual Financial Reports for the fiscal year
right to sublet or assign any of its rights, in and ending June 30, 2002, presented and read.
to the demised premises, to any person or Michalski moved that the communication be
concern with prior written approval of the Lessor received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
in that the Lessor’s interest shall be fully Motion carried 7-0.
protected and which approval of the Lessor shall
not be unreasonably withheld; and Arbor Estates – Acceptance of Sanitary Sewer
Whereas, the sublease agreement between Lift Station: City Manager recommending
the Dubuque Yacht Basin and Arthur A. Myatt, acceptance of the sanitary sewer lift station that
Joyce C. Myatt, and Joyce’s Tugboat, Inc. has the developer, Kivlahan Farms, L.L.C., has
been reviewed and has been found to protect recently completed in Arbor Estates, presented
the interest of the City of Dubuque in the existing and read. Buol moved that the communication
leases with the Dubuque Yacht Basin. be received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Motion carried 7-0.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That approval be granted to the
Dubuque Yacht Basin, Inc. to sublease a portion
Regular Session, May 5, 2003 131
RESOLUTION NO. 136-03
granted a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette
ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER LIFT
Papers within said City.
STATION IN ARBOR ESTATES
NEW
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution 168-02, A & B Tap Carol Meyers
certain improvements including a sanitary sewer 2600 Central Ave
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lift station was installed by the developer of Passed, approved and adopted this 5 day of,
Arbor Estates; and May 2002.
Whereas, the Sanitary Sewer Lift Station has Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
been completed and the City Manager has Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
examined the work and has filed a certificate Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
stating that the same has been completed in Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
accordance with the plans approved by the City
RESOLUTION NO. 138-03
Council and in conformance with City
BEER
specifications, and has recommended that the
Sanitary Sewer Lift Station be accepted by the Whereas, applications for Beer Permits have
City Council. been submitted and filed to this Council for
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY approval and the same have been examined
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF and approved: and
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Whereas, the premises to be occupied by
Section 1. That the recommendation of the such applicants were inspected and found to
City Manager be approved and that said comply with the Ordinances of the City and have
Sanitary Sewer Lift Station in Arbor Estates be filed proper bonds.
and the same is hereby accepted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Section 2. That maintenance of said THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
improvements shall be the responsibility of the DUBUQUE, IOWA:
contractor and the owner for a period of two That the Manager be authorized to cause to be
years from this date. issued the following named applicants a Beer
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Passed, adopted and approved this 5 day of Permit.-
May, 2003. CLASS “B” BEER (5 – DAY SPECIAL EVENT)
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Catfish Festival Catfish Festival+ (Sunday Sale)
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Hawthorne St Peninsula
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Dubuque Jaycees Dubuque Jaycees Main
st
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Event 1 & Main St
Dubuque Jaycees Dubuque Jaycees- Tent A
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Town Clock Plaza
Development: Communication from the U.S. Dubuque Jaycees Dubuque Jaycees
Department of Housing and Urban Development - Tent B Town Clock Plaza
regarding funding available for Section 202 and Dubuque Jaycees Dubuque Jaycees- Tent C
Section 811 Capital Advance Programs and Town Clock Plaza
inviting applications, presented and read. Buol CLASS “C” BEER PERMIT
moved that the communication be received and Oriental Food & Gift Corp Lien Oriental Am.
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filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7- Food+(Sunday Sale) 115 W. 11 St
0. Beecher Co. Inc Beecher Beverage+
(Sunday Sale) 1691 Asbury Rd
City of Cedar Rapids: Communication from TFM Co. Oky Doky # 1+
st
Wade Wagner, Commissioner of Parks and (Sunday Sale) 250 W. 1 St
Public Property for Cedar Rapids, expressing TFM Co. Oky Doky #2+
nd
appreciation for the recent tour of the Port of (Sunday Sale) 51 W. 32 St
Dubuque, presented and read. Buol moved that Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of
the communication be received and filed. May, 2003.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Business Licenses: Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 137-03
RESOLUTION NO. 139-03
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses
DUBUQUE, IOWA: have been submitted to this Council for approval
That the following having complied with the and the same have been examined and
provisions of law relating to the sale of approved; and
Cigarettes within the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such
applicants were inspected and found to comply
132 Regular Session, May 5, 2003
with the State Laws and all City Ordinances Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to
relevant thereto and they have filed proper dispose of its interest and vacate an eight-foot
bonds. wide utility easement over the Balance of Lot 4
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY of Plaza Court in the City of Dubuque, as shown
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF on the attached Exhibit A.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be authorized and directed to cause a notice of
issued the following named applicants a Liquor intent to be published as prescribed under
License. Section 364.7 Code of Iowa, 1999 or amended.
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CLASS “C” BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE Passed, approved and adopted this 5 day of
Michael/Theresa Kalmes Breaktime Bar & May, 2003.
& Grill+ (Sunday Sale) 1097 Jackson St Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Tott’s Tap Inc. Tott’s Tap Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
3457 Jackson St Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
Patricia Broessel Corner Tap + set this for public hearing on 5/19/03 at a
(Sunday Sale) 2093 Washington meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public
Kostas Inc. Charhouse Restr+ library auditorium and that the City Clerk publish
(Sunday Sale) 1575 JFK Rd notice in the manner prescribed by law.
Joyce’s C Myatt Joyce’s Tugboat+ Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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(Sunday Sale) 1630 E. 16 St
SPECIAL CLASS “C” (BW) LIQUOR Quebecor World Dubuque, Inc. (Development
Athenian Grill, Inc Athenian Grill Agreement – Tax Increment Financing): City
1091 University Ave Manager recommending approval of the
CLASS “B”(WB) WINE issuance of tax increment revenue obligations
Beecher Co. Inc. Beecher Beverage for Quebecor World Dubuque, Inc., and that a
1691 Asbury Rd public hearing be set for May 19, 2003,
TFM Co. Oky Doky # 1 presented and read. Cline moved that the
st
250 W. 1 St communication be received and filed. Seconded
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
May, 2003.
RESOLUTION NO. 141-03
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
FIXING THE DATE FOR A MEETING OF THE
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
IOWA ON THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING REVENUE OBLIGATIONS AND THE
EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO WITH
Vacating Petition – Utility Easement (Plaza
QUEBECOR WORLD DUBUQUE, INC., AND
Court): City Manager recommending that a
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF
public hearing be set for May 19, 2003 to
NOTICE THEREOF
consider a request from Steve Schmitz and
Michael White for the vacating of an eight-foot Whereas, it is deemed necessary and
wide utility easement in the City of Dubuque, advisable that the City of Dubuque, Iowa, should
presented and read. Cline moved that the issue Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
communication be received and filed. Seconded obligations, as authorized by Chapter 403 of the
Code of Iowa
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. , and to enter into a Development
Agreement relating thereto with QUEBECOR
RESOLUTION NO. 140-03
WORLD DUBUQUE, INC., for the purpose of
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
carrying out an Urban Renewal Project as
INTEREST AND VACATE UTILITY EASE-
hereinafter described; and
MENT OVER THE BALANCE OF LOT 4 OF
Whereas, before said obligation may be
PLAZA COURT IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
Code of Iowa
approved, Section 403.9 of the
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of
Whereas, Steve Schmitz is the current owner the proposal and of the time and place of the
of the Balance of Lot 4 of Plaza Court; and meeting at which the City Council proposes to
Whereas, an eight-foot utility easement is take action thereon and at which meeting the
currently platted on said lot; and City Council shall receive oral and/or written
Whereas, Steve Schmitz has petitioned to objections from any resident or property owner
vacate the easement in said lot. of said City to such proposed action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA: DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Regular Session, May 5, 2003 133
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF
Section 1. That the City Council meet in the
NOTICE THEREOF
Auditorium of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library
in Dubuque, Iowa, at 6:30 p.m. on the 19th day Whereas, it is deemed necessary and
of May 2003, for the purpose of taking action on advisable that the City of Dubuque, Iowa, enter
the matter of the issuance of Urban Renewal into a Development Agreement with the Adams
Tax Increment Revenue obligations and the Company for the purpose of carrying out an
execution of a Development Agreement relating Urban Renewal Project; and
thereto with QUEBECOR WORLD DUBUQUE, Whereas, before said agreement may be
Code of Iowa
INC., the proceeds of which will be used to carry approved, Chapter 403 of the
out certain of the special financing activities requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of
described in the Quebecor Economic the proposal and of the time and place of the
Development District Urban Renewal Plan, meeting at which the City Council proposes to
consisting of the funding of economic take action thereon and at which meeting the
developments grants to QUEBECOR WORLD City Council shall receive oral and/or written
DUBUQUE, INC. pursuant to a Development objections from any resident or property owner
Agreement entered into with QUEBECOR of said City to such proposed action.
WORLD DUBUQUE, INC. under the terms and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
conditions of said Urban Renewal Plan. It is THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
expected that the aggregate amount of the Tax DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Increment Revenue obligations will be $142,000, Section 1. That the City Council meet in the
more or less, due to assessment increases Auditorium of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library
and/or tax rate adjustments. in Dubuque, Iowa, at 6:30 p.m. on the 19th day
Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to of May 2003, for the purpose of taking action on
cause at least one publication to be made of a the execution of a Development Agreement with
notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed the Adams Company, to carry out activities
wholly in the English language, published at described in the Dubuque Industrial Center
least once weekly, and having general Economic Development District Urban Renewal
circulation in said City, said publication to be not Plan, including the sale of property to the
less than four days nor more than twenty days Company and of the funding of economic
before the date of said meeting on the issuance developments grants to the Adams Company.
of said obligations. Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to
Section 3. That the notice of the proposed cause at least one publication to be made of a
action to issue said obligations shall be in notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed
substantially the form attached hereto. wholly in the English language, published at
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of least once weekly, and having general
May 2003. circulation in said City, said publication to be not
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor less than four days nor more than twenty days
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk before the date of said meeting on the issuance
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and of said obligations.
set this for public hearing on 5/19/03 at a Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of
meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public May 2003.
library auditorium and that the City Clerk publish Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
notice in the manner prescribed by law. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set this for public hearing on 5/19/03 at a
Adams Company (Development Agreement): meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public
City Manager recommending that a public library auditorium and that the City Clerk publish
hearing be set for May 19, 2003 to consider a notice in the manner prescribed by law.
Development Agreement with the Adams Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Company for the purchase of their property in
the Port of Dubuque and relocation of the Dubuque Area Industrial Development
company to the Dubuque Industrial Center Corporation (Development Agreement – Tax
West, presented and read. Cline moved that the Increment Financing): City Manager
communication be received and filed. Seconded recommending approval of the issuance of tax
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. increment revenue obligations for the Dubuque
Area Industrial Development Corporation and
RESOLUTION NO. 142-03
that a public hearing be set for May 19, 2003,
FIXING THE DATE FOR A MEETING OF THE
presented and read. Cline moved that the
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
communication be received and filed. Seconded
IOWA ON THE EXECUTION OF A DEVELOP-
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
MENT AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO
WITH THE ADAMS COMPANY, AND
134 Regular Session, May 5, 2003
RESOLUTION NO. 143-03
least once weekly, and having general
FIXING THE DATE FOR A MEETING OF THE
circulation in said City, said publication to be not
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
less than four days nor more than twenty days
IOWA ON THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF
before the date of said meeting on the issuance
URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT
of said obligations.
REVENUE OBLIGATIONS AND THE EXEC-
Section 3. That the notice of the proposed
UTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO
action to issue said obligations shall be in
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATING
substantially the form attached hereto.
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THERETO WITH DUBUQUE AREA
Passed, approved and adopted this 5 day of
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPOR-
May 2003.
ATION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF.
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
advisable that the City of Dubuque, Iowa, should providing for the publication of notice thereof
issue Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue and set this for public hearing on 5/19/03 at a
obligations, as authorized by Chapter 403 of themeeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public
Code of Iowa
, and to enter into a First library auditorium and that the City Clerk publish
Amendment to Development Agreement relating notice in the manner prescribed by law.
thereto with DUBUQUE AREA INDUSTRIAL Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, for the
purpose of carrying out an Urban Renewal Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (Development
Project as hereinafter described; and Agreement – Tax Increment Financing): City
Whereas, before said obligation may be Manager recommending approval of the
Code of Iowa
approved, Section 403.9 of the issuance of tax increment revenue obligations
requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of for Heartland Financial USA, Inc., and that a
the proposal and of the time and place of the public hearing be set for May 19, 2003,
meeting at which the City Council proposes to presented and read. Cline moved that the
take action thereon and at which meeting the communication be received and filed. Seconded
City Council shall receive oral and/or written by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
objections from any resident or property owner
RESOLUTION NO. 144-03
of said City to such proposed action.
FIXING THE DATE FOR A MEETING OF THE
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
IOWA ON THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
URBAN RENEWAL TAX INCREMENT
Section 1. That the City Council meet in the
REVENUE OBLIGATIONS AND THE
Auditorium of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library
EXECUTION OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREE-
in Dubuque, Iowa, at 6:30 p.m. on the 19th day
MENT RELATING THERETO WITH
of May, 2003, for the purpose of taking action on
HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC., AND
the matter of the issuance of Urban Renewal
PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF
Tax Increment Revenue obligations and the
NOTICE THEREOF
execution of a First Amendment to Development
Agreement relating thereto with DUBUQUE Whereas, it is deemed necessary and
AREA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPO-advisable that the City of Dubuque, Iowa, should
RATION, the proceeds of which will be used to issue Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
carry out certain of the special financing obligations, as authorized by Chapter 403 of the
Code of Iowa
activities described in the Dubuque Industrial , and to enter into a Development
Center Urban Renewal Plan, consisting of the Agreement relating thereto with HEARTLAND
funding of economic developments grants to FINANCIAL USA, INC., for the purpose of
DUBUQUE AREA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP-carrying out an Urban Renewal Project as
MENT CORPORATION pursuant to a First hereinafter described; and
Amendment to Development Agreement entered Whereas, before said obligation may be
Code of Iowa
into with DUBUQUE AREA INDUSTRIAL approved, Section 403.9 of the
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION under the requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of
terms and conditions of said Urban Renewal the proposal and of the time and place of the
Plan. It is expected that the aggregate amount meeting at which the City Council proposes to
of the Tax Increment Revenue obligations will be take action thereon and at which meeting the
$315,000, more or less, due to assessment City Council shall receive oral and/or written
increases and/or tax rate adjustments. objections from any resident or property owner
Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to of said City to such proposed action.
cause at least one publication to be made of a NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
wholly in the English language, published at DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Regular Session, May 5, 2003 135
Section 1. That the City Council meet in the Asphalt Paving Project (Fiscal Year 2004) in the
Auditorium of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library estimated amount $735,083.53 are hereby
in Dubuque, Iowa, at 6:30 p.m. on the 19th day approved and ordered filed in the office of the
of May, 2003, for the purpose of taking action on City Clerk for public inspection.
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the matter of the issuance of Urban Renewal Passed, adopted and approved this 5 day of
Tax Increment Revenue obligations and the May, 2003.
execution of a Development Agreement relating Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
thereto with HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
INC., the proceeds of which will be used to carry Cline moved adoption of the Resolution
out certain of the special financing activities Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
described in the Downtown Dubuque Urban
RESOLUTION NO. 146-03
Renewal Plan, consisting of the funding of
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON PLANS AND
economic developments grants to HEARTLAND
SPECIFICATIONS
FINANCIAL USA, INC. pursuant to a
Development Agreement entered into with Whereas, the City Council of the City of
HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC. under the Dubuque, Iowa has given its preliminary
terms and conditions of said Urban Renewal approval on the proposed plans, specifications,
Plan. It is expected that the aggregate amount and form of contract and placed same on file in
of the Tax Increment Revenue obligations will be the office of the City Clerk for public inspection
$478,000, more or less, due to assessment of the 2003 Asphalt Paving Project (Fiscal Year
increases and/or tax rate adjustments. 2004).
Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
cause at least one publication to be made of a THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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wholly in the English language, published at That a public hearing will be held on the 2
least once weekly, and having general day of June, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the Public
circulation in said City, said publication to be not Library Auditorium at which time interested
less than four days nor more than twenty days persons may appear and be heard for or against
before the date of said meeting on the issuance the proposed plans and specifications, form of
of said obligations. contract and cost of said improvement, and the
Section 3. That the notice of the proposed City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause a
action to issue said obligations shall be in notice of time and place of such hearing to be
substantially the form attached hereto. published in a newspaper having general
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Passed, approved and adopted this 5 day of circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
May 2003. notice shall be not less than four days nor more
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor than twenty days prior to the day fixed for its
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk consideration. At the hearing, any interested
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and person may appear and file objections to the
providing for the publication of notice thereof proposed plans, specifications, contract, or
and set this for public hearing on 5/19/03 at a estimated cost of the improvement.
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meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public Passed, adopted and approved this 5 day of
library auditorium and that the City Clerk publish May, 2003.
notice in the manner prescribed by law. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution setting
2003 (Fiscal Year 2004) Asphalt Paving date of hearing on plans and specifications for
Project: City Manager recommending initiation of 6/2/03 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in
the public bidding process for the 2003 (Fiscal the public library auditorium and that the City
Year 2004) Asphalt Paving Project and that a Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by
public hearing be set for June 2, 2003, law. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-
presented and read. Cline moved that the 0.
communication be received and filed. Seconded
RESOLUTION NO. 147-03
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
ORDERING BIDS
RESOLUTION NO. 145-03
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
IOWA:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY That the 2003 Asphalt Paving Project (Fiscal
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Year 2004) is hereby ordered to be advertised
DUBUQUE, IOWA: for bids for construction.
That the proposed plans, specifications, form BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
of contract and estimated cost for the 2003 of the security to accompany each bid shall be in
136 Regular Session, May 5, 2003
an amount which shall conform to the provisions Connors, Duggan, Markham, Michalski. Nays—
of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved as a Nicholson.
part of the plans and specifications heretofore Walt Pregler, 2966 Shiras, spoke in opposition
adopted. citing potential water runoff problems.
That the City Clerk is hereby directed to John Dolan, 3058 Shiras, spoke objecting to
advertise for bids for the construction of the the density of this project.
improvements herein provided, to be published Albert Dolan, 3209 Roosevelt, Lowell Davis,
in a newspaper having general circulation in the 3138 Shiras, Al Dolan, 3160 Shiras, Jim and
City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be Wendy Jaeger, 2924 Shiras, Paul Conlon, 3156
less than four days nor more than forty-five days Shiras, and Nancy Dolan, 3209 Roosevelt, all
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on spoke in opposition citing the density of the
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the 22 day of May, 2003. Bids shall be opened project and potential water run-off problems.
and read by the City Clerk at said time and will Jim Holz, 489 Marjorie Circle, as Chair of the
be submitted to the Council for final action at Housing Trust Fund, spoke in support of the
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6:30 p.m. on the 2 day of June, 2003. project.
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Passed, adopted and approved this 5 day of Cline questioned Public Works Director Mike
May, 2003. Koch as to Roosevelt Road’s stormwater
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor drainage capabilities and handling of additional
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk traffic.
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. Ken Buesing, of Buesing and Associates,
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. spoke in support of the proposed development
stating that the water run-off problem has been
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
addressed.
Michalski questioned the developer Mark
Appointments to the following Boards: Fondell as to the possibility of reducing the
Housing Code Appeals Board: Applicant: Ben density of the project. Mr. Fondell stated they
Durley. Michalski moved that Ben Durley be have platted the maximum lots but may not be
appointed to a three year term expiring 1/11/06. able to build on all of them.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Council discussed this project at length,
stressing their stated priority of affordable
PUBLIC HEARINGS
housing availability and storm water retention
issues.
Michalski moved that the rules be suspended
to allow anyone present to speak. Seconded by An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
3251 Roosevelt Road – Rezoning Request: described property located at 3251 Roosevelt
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential Zoning
consider a request from Fondell Excavating, Inc. District to R-2 Two-Family Residential Zoning
to rezone property located at 3251 Roosevelt District and R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family
Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential District Residential Zoning District, presented and read.
to R-2 Two-Family Residential District and R-3
Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
District; Zoning Advisory Commission
ORDINANCE NO. 36-03
recommending approval, and Zoning Advisory
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
Commission submitting the preliminary plat for
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
Eagle Valley Subdivision located at 3251
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
Roosevelt Road as an information item;
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
communication from City Manager regarding the
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3251
rezoning request for property at 3251 Roosevelt
ROOSEVELT ROAD FROM R-1 SINGLE-
Road; communication from Mr. and Mrs. Walt
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-2
Pregler regarding the rezoning request for
TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND
property described as 3251 Roosevelt Road;
R-3 MODERATE DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
communication from Mary Schoen-Clark,
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT.
Regional President of Mercy Housing Midwest,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
in support of the Roosevelt Road project, and
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
communication of Ken and Helen Heacock in
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
support of the project, presented and read. Buol
Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
moved that the proof and communications be
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Buol, Cline,
the hereinafter-described property from R-1
Regular Session, May 5, 2003 137
Single-Family Residential zoning district to R-2 Whereas, the annexation territory does include
Two-Family Residential zoning district and R-3 a portion of County-owned road right-of-way for
Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential Old Highway Road, an adjoining secondary
district as shown in Exhibit 1, and to the road; and
Code of Iowa
centerline of the adjoining public right-of-way, all Whereas, Chapter 368 of the
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. authorizes the extension of City limits in
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has situations of this character by adoption of a
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning resolution after notification as required by State
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, regulations; and
Iowa. Whereas, this request has been found to be
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the
immediately upon publication, as provided by City of Dubuque; and
law. Whereas, the future growth and development
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, make it desirable
May 2003. that said territory be made part of the City of
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Dubuque, Iowa.
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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newspaper this 10 day of May, 2003. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Section 1. That the application of Wayne C.
1t 5/10 Stewart, President, W.C. Stewart Construction,
Buol moved that the requirement that a Inc., property owner, for voluntary annexation is
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted hereby approved and that the corporate limits of
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be, and they hereby
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be are extended to include the territory legally
suspended and further moved final consid-described as Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Mason Cate
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eration and passage of the Ordinance. Estates, Sec. 36, T89N, R2E of the 5 P.M. and
Seconded by Markham. Carried by the following to the centerline of the adjoining public right-of-
vote: Yeas—Buol, Cline, Connors, Duggan, way of Old Highway Road in Dubuque County,
Markham, Michalski. Nays--Nicholson. Iowa as shown in Exhibit A.
Section 2. The territory hereby annexed shall
Stewart Construction – Voluntary Annexation: become a part of the Seventh Precinct of the
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to Second Ward of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
consider a request from Wayne C. Stewart. Section 3. That the City Clerk shall file this
President of W.C. Stewart Construction, Inc. for resolution, all exhibits and the application for
the voluntary annexation of property located voluntary annexation with the State of Iowa in
south of Old Highway Road and west of Seippel accordance with State regulations.
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Road, presented and read. Markham moved that Passed, approved and adopted this 5 day of
the proof be received and filed. Seconded by May 2003.
Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 148-03
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF
TERRITORY
Port of Dubuque – Vacating of Streets and
Whereas, Wayne C. Stewart, President, W.C. Alleys: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
Stewart Construction, Inc., property owner, has to consider disposing of City interest in Lots N,
submitted a written application for voluntary O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V of Dubuque Harbor
annexation of approximately 20.0 acres of Improvement Company Addition to Dubuque
territory lying outside of the corporate limits of Initiatives, presented and read. Nicholson
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, legally described as moved that the proof be received and filed.
Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Mason Cate Estates, Sec. 36, Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
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T89N, R2E of the 5 P.M. and to the centerline
RESOLUTION NO. 149-03
of the adjoining public right-of-way of Old
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY
Highway Road in Dubuque County, Iowa as
INTEREST IN LOTS N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U,
shown in Exhibit A; and
AND V OF DUBUQUE HARBOR IMPROVE-
Whereas, the annexation territory is not
MENT COMPANY ADDITION IN THE CITY OF
subject to an existing annexation moratorium
DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
agreement; and
Whereas, the annexation territory does not Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published
include any State or railroad property; and notice of time and place of hearing, published in
the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
138 Regular Session, May 5, 2003
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
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Iowa on this 25 day of April, 2003, the City carried 7-0.
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on the
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RESOLUTION NO. 150-03
5 day of May, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the Public
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
Library Auditorium, 360 West 11 Street,
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa to consider
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the proposal for the sale of real estate described Whereas, on the 2 day of April, 2003, plans,
as: specifications, form of contract and estimated
Lots N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V of Dubuque cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Harbor Improvement Company Addition in the Iowa for the Bonson Road Watermain Extension
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa Project.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objections, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
oral or written to the proposal to sell such real cost was published as required by law.
estate, except for easement as noted. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
DUBUQUE, IOWA: That the said plans, specifications, form of
Section 1. That the sale of City of Dubuque contract and estimated cost are hereby
real property described as Lots N, O, P, Q, R, S, approved as the plans, specifications, form of
T, U, and V of Dubuque Harbor Improvement contract and estimated cost for said
Company Addition in the City of Dubuque, improvements for said project.
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Dubuque County, Iowa, to Dubuque Initiatives Passed, adopted and approved this 5 day of
be and the same is hereby approved. May, 2003.
Conveyance shall be by Quit Claim Deed. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Section 2. The City of Dubuque reserves unto Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
itself a temporary easement including the right of Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
ingress and egress thereto, for the purpose of Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
erecting, installing, constructing, reconstructing,
RESOLUTION NO. 151-03
repairing, owning, operating, and maintaining
AWARDING CONTRACT
water, sewer, drainage, gas, telephone,
television cable, fiber optics, and electric lines as Whereas, sealed proposals have been
may be authorized by the City of Dubuque, submitted by contractors for the Bonson Road
Iowa. This temporary easement will terminate Watermain Extension Project pursuant to
upon the replatting and relocation of said Resolution No. 112-03 and notice to bidders
utilities. published in a newspaper published in the City
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Section 3. That the Mayor be authorized and of Dubuque, Iowa on the 11 day of April, 2003.
directed to execute a Quit Claim Deed, and the Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
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City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and and read on the 24 day of April, 2003, and it
directed to deliver said deed of conveyance to has been determined that the bid of McDermott
Dubuque Initiatives. Excavating of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of
Section 4. That the City Clerk be and is hereby $21,475.55 was the lowest bid for the
authorized and directed to record a certified furnishings of all labor and materials and
copy of this resolution in the offices of the City performing the work as provided for in the plans
Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder and and specifications.
Dubuque County Auditor. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
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Passed, approved and adopted this 5 day of THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
May, 2003. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor That the contract for the above improvement
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk be awarded to McDermott Excavating and the
Nicholson moved adoption of the Resolution. Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the
complete performance of the work.
Bonson Road Watermain – Award: Proofs of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
publication on notice of hearing on plans and That upon the signing of said contract and the
specifications and notice to bidders on the approval of the contractor’s bond, the City
receipt of bids, and City Manager recommending Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
award of the contract for the Bonson Road the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
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Watermain Extension Project to McDermott Passed, approved and adopted this 5 day of
Excavating, presented and read. Cline moved May, 2003.
that the proofs and communication be received Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Regular Session, May 5, 2003 139
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. Department of Transportation, and the Manager
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. be and is hereby directed to execute a contract
on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the
Locust Street Connector Reconstruction complete performance of the work.
Project: Proofs of publication on notice of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
hearing on plans and specifications and notice That upon the signing of said contract and the
to bidders on the receipt of bids, and City approval of the contractor’s bond, the City
Manager recommending award of the contract Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
for the Locust Street Connector Reconstruction the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
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Project to Portzen Construction, Inc., presented Passed, approved and adopted this 5 day of
and read. Cline moved that the proofs and May, 2003.
communication be received and filed. Seconded Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 152-03
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Buol moved to reinstate the rules limiting
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Whereas, on the 2 day of April, 2003, plans, discussion to the Council. Seconded by
specifications, form of contract and estimated Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
ACTION ITEMS
Iowa for the Locust Street Connector
Reconstruction Project.
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans, Dubuque Girls Independent League: Request
specifications, form of contract, and estimated of Jill Reimer, Co-Chair of the Grand Opening of
cost was published as required by law. the Dubuque Girls Independent League, to
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY extend personal invitation to Council Members
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF to the Grand Opening Ceremonies on Saturday,
DUBUQUE, IOWA: May 17, 2003, presented and read.
That the said plans, specifications, form of Samantha Reimer spoke inviting the Council
contract and estimated cost are hereby Members to the Grand Opening.
approved as the plans, specifications, form of Cline moved that the communication be
contract and estimated cost for said received and filed. Seconded by Michalski.
improvements for said project. Motion carried 7-0.
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Passed, adopted and approved this 5 day of
May, 2003. Penalties for Tobacco Permit Holder
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor (Rescheduled from April 7, 2003 Meeting at
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Request of Attorney Art Gilloon): Police Chief
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. recommending the assessment of a civil penalty
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0. against one tobacco permit holder;
communication from Art Gilloon regarding the
RESOLUTION NO. 153-03
second offense tobacco sale involving Kwik
AWARDING CONTRACT
Stop, and communication from Art Gilloon
Whereas, sealed proposals have been advising that his client had chosen the $1500
submitted by contractors for the Locust Street civil penalty versus the 30-day suspension,
Connector Reconstruction Project pursuant to presented and read. Markham moved that the
Resolution No. 109-03 and notice to bidders communications be received and filed and
published in a newspaper published in the City approved the assessment of the penalty.
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of Dubuque, Iowa on the 11 day of April, 2003. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
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and read on the 24 day of April, 2003, and it Colt’s Drum and Bugle Corp – Demolition
has been determined that the bid of Portzen Request: Communication of Historic Preserv-
Construction, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, in the ation Commission recommending denial of the
amount of $56,920.20 was the lowest bid for the request of the Colt’s Drum and Bugle Corps to
furnishings of all labor and materials and demolish property located at 1112 – 1114
performing the work as provided for in the plans Central Avenue to construct a parking lot and
and specifications. communication of Michael J. Visintin regarding
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the request to demolish property at 1112 – 1114
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Central Avenue, presented and read.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Greg Orwoll, Executive Director of the Colts,
That the contract for the above improvement spoke in favor of demolishing the building.
be awarded to Portzen Construction, Inc.,
subject to the concurrence by the Iowa
140 Regular Session, May 5, 2003
RESOLUTION NO. 154-03
Chris Wand, Chair of the Historic Preservation
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING
Commission, spoke clarifying the Commission’s
OF A COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTER-
position as to their denial.
MENT ACCOUNT (CEBA)APPLICATION ON
Michael Visintin, owner of the building, spoke
BEHALF OF BARNSTEAD INTERNATIONAL
giving a history of the losses incurred as an
apartment house. Whereas, Barnstead International has
Buol moved to receive and file the proposed the expansion of its existing
communications and grant the demolition permit. operations; and
Seconded by Cline. Carried by the following Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa
vote: Yeas—Buol, Cline, Connors, Duggan, has considered said proposal and has
Markham, Nicholson. Nays—Michalski. determined that the proposed project will
contribute to the local economy through the
Royal Oaks Development – Rezoning Request creation of over 20 new jobs for area residents;
(Second Reading): Communication of Victoria and
A.A. VonHein–Mott regarding the rezoning of Whereas, the Iowa Department of Economic
property located at the end of Rhomberg Development's Community Economic
Avenue; communication from Kevin Koch urging Betterment Account (CEBA) was designed to
the Council to reconsider its majority support for assist in the economic development efforts of
the condominium proposal along the Mississippi local jurisdictions; and
River; and communication of Corporation Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa is eligible
Counsel Barry Lindahl regarding an to apply for funding from the Community
Indemnification Agreement to be added to the Economic Betterment Account program;
Ordinance, presented and read. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code DUBUQUE, IOWA:
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter Section 1. That the filing of an application for
described property located at 2800 Rhomberg participation in the Iowa Community Economic
Avenue from CR Commercial Recreation District Betterment Account program on behalf of
to PUD Planned Unit Development District with Barnstead International is approved.
a PR Planned Residential District designation Section 2. That the local match as identified in
and adopting a Conceptual Development Plan the application is hereby approved, subject to
with conditions, presented and read. Buol the CEBA application approval.
moved that the Indemnification Agreement be Section 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized
added to the Ordinance, that the requirement to execute, and the City Manager is hereby
that a proposed Ordinance be considered and directed to submit said application to the State of
voted on for passage at two Council Meetings Iowa Economic Development Commission
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally together with such documents as may be
passed be suspended and further moved final required.
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consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Passed, approved, and adopted this 5 day of
Seconded by Markham. Motion failed due to the May, 2003.
following vote: Yeas—Buol, Duggan, Markham, Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Nicholson. Nays—Cline, Connors, Michalski. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol then moved that this be considered the Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
second reading of the Ordinance, as amended Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
to include the Indemnification Agreement.
Seconded by Markham. Carried by the following U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
vote: Yeas—Buol, Duggan, Markham, Communication of City Manager to Neal
Nicholson. Nays—Cline, Connors, Michalski. Johnson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
regarding concerns raised during a conference
Barnstead International – Community call regarding how the City of Dubuque defines
Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) “reasonably foreseeable” as it relates to the
Application: City Manager recommending Southwest Arterial, presented and read.
approval of the submittal of a Community Markham moved that the communication be
Economic Development Account (CEBA) received and filed. Seconded by Buol. Motion
application to the Iowa Department of Economic carried 7-0.
Development on behalf of Barnstead
International to assist with a proposed Transit Alternatives Analysis Purpose and
expansion, presented and read. Buol moved Needs Statement: City Manager requesting
that the communication be received and filed. additional input from the Mayor and City Council
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. on the Dubuque Downtown Transit Alternatives
Analysis Study, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
Regular Session, May 5, 2003 141
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-
0.
Council requested that a work session be held
when the study is finalized.
There being no further business Buol moved
to adjourn. Seconded by Markham. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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Approved:__________________________2003
Adopted:___________________________2003
______________________________________
Mayor
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Council Members
Attest:
______________________________________
City Clerk
142 Special Session, May 8, 2003
described property from CR commercial
Recreation District to PUD Planned Unit
DUBUQUE
Development District with a PR Planned
CITY COUNCIL
Residential District designation and adopting a
OFFICIAL
conceptual development plan, a copy of which is
PROCEEDINGS
attached to and made a part hereof, with
conditions as stated below, to wit:
Tollbridge Place, and to the centerline of the
City Council, Special Session, May 8, 2003
adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of
Council met in special session at 5:00 p.m. at
Dubuque, Iowa.
City Hall – Conference Room B
Section 2. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
414.5 (2001), and as an express condition of the
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
reclassification, the undersigned property owner
Nicholson; City Manager Van Milligen;
agrees to the following conditions, all of which
Corporation Counsel Lindahl
the property owner further agrees are
reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
needs that are caused directly by the zoning
a special session of the City Council called for
reclassification:
the purpose of conducting the third reading of
A. Use Regulations.
the Royal Oaks Development rezoning request.
The following regulations shall apply to all uses
made of land in the above-described PUD
Royal Oaks Development – Rezoning Request
District:
(Third Reading): Communication of Dan
1) Principal permitted uses shall be limited to
McLaughlin regarding the rezoning of property
65 condominium units and a community center.
located at the end of Rhomberg Avenue and
2) Accessory uses shall include any use
petition from S.A. Sutton in opposition to the
customarily incidental and subordinate to the
rezoning, upon motion received and filed.
principal use it serves.
B. Lot and Bulk Regulations.
Michalski moved to postpone the third reading
Development of land in the PUD District shall be
of the Royal Oaks Development Rezoning
regulated as follows:
Request to May 19, 2003. Motion died for lack
1) The proposed condominium development
of a second.
shall be constructed in substantial compliance
with the attached conceptual development plan.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
2) Maximum building height shall be limited to
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
740 feet above mean sea level.
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
C. Performance Standards.
described property located at 2800 Rhomberg
The development and maintenance of uses in
Avenue from CR Commercial Recreation District
this PUD District shall be established in
to PUD Planned Unit Development District with
conformance with Section 3-5.5 of the Zoning
a PR Planned Residential District designation
Ordinance and the following standards:
and adopting a Conceptual Development Plan
1) The property owner shall be responsible for
with conditions, presented and read.
securing all required state and federal permits
and in compliance with regulations pertaining to
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 37-03 the environment and Endangered Species Act.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A 2) Adequate erosion control shall be provided
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF during all phases of construction.
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY 3) Off-street parking shall be provided as
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-shown on the approved conceptual plan.
4) Storm water control facilities will be installed
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2800
as per City Engineering requirements.
RHOMBERG AVENUE FROM CR COM-
5) Final site development plans shall be
MERCIAL RECREATION DISTRICT TO PUD
submitted in accordance with Section 4-4 of the
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
WITH A PR PLANNED RESIDENTIAL Zoning Ordinance prior to construction of any
DISTRICT DESIGNATION AND ADOPTING A buildings.
CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH D. Open Space and Recreational Areas
CONDITIONS. Open space and landscaping in the PUD District
shall be regulated as follows:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
Those areas not designated on the conceptual
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
development plan shall be maintained as open
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
space, as defined by Section 8 of the Zoning
Section 1. Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance)
Ordinance by the property owner and/or
of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
association.
hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter
Special Session, May 8, 2003 143
E. Sign Regulations. /s/Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Signs in the PUD District shall be regulated in Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
accordance with the R-3 sign regulations of the ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 37-03
Zoning Ordinance. I, A.J. Spiegel, property owner, having read
F. Indemnification Agreement. the terms and conditions of the foregoing
So long as any habitable structure exists on the Ordinance No. 37-03 and being familiar with the
property, Royal Oaks Development Corporation conditions thereof, hereby accept the same and
(“Royal Oaks”) agrees to defend, indemnify and agree to the conditions required therein.
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hold harmless the City of Dubuque, its officers Dated this 8 day of May, 2003.
and employees, from and against any and all /s/ A. J. Spiegel
claims of negligence of the City arising out of or Published officially in the Telegraph Herald the
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related to rocks or other natural objects, falling 14 day of May, 2003.
or being caused to fall from the bluff or park area /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
owned by the City above or behind the 1t 5/14
condominium project. Such claims include, but Buol moved final consideration and passage of
are not limited to, claims by Royal Oaks’ the ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Carried
employees, agents and tenants, residents of the by the following vote: Yeas—Buol, Duggan,
condominium units, and their invitees and Markham, Nicholson. Nays—Cline, Connors,
guests. Royal Oaks’ obligations hereunder may Michalski.
be assumed by an association of condominium
owners without the necessity of the City’s There being no further business, Nicholson
consent, but with the City’s approval of the form moved to adjourn. Seconded by Markham.
of assumption agreement, which approval will Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at
not be reasonably withheld. Upon such 5:16 p.m.
assumption, Royal Oaks shall be relieved of any
further obligation hereunder. This Agreement /s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
shall be binding upon Royal Oaks and its City Clerk
successors and assigns. 1t 5/14
G. Transfer of Ownership.
Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this
PUD District shall include in the transfer or lease Approved:__________________________2003
agreement a provision that the purchaser or
lessee acknowledges awareness of the Adopted:___________________________2003
conditions authorizing the establishment of the
district.
H. Reclassification of Subject Property. ______________________________________
The City of Dubuque, Iowa, may initiate zoning Mayor
reclassification proceedings to CR Commercial
Recreation District in accordance with Section 6 ______________________________________
of the Zoning Ordinance if the property owner
fails to complete or maintain any of the ______________________________________
conditions of this ordinance.
I. Modifications. ______________________________________
Any modifications of this Ordinance must be
approved by the City Council in accordance with ______________________________________
zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 6
of the Zoning Ordinance. ______________________________________
J. Recording.
A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the ______________________________________
expense of the property owner(s) with the Council Members
Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent
record of the conditions accepted as part of this Attest:
reclassification approval. This ordinance shall be
binding upon the undersigned and his/her heirs, ______________________________________
successors and assigns. City Clerk
Section 3. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4. The foregoing amendment shall
take effect upon publication, as provided by law.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 8day of
May, 2003.
144 Regular Session, May 19, 2003
Department for investigation and report.
DUBUQUE
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL
Corporation Counsel advising that the
OFFICIAL
following claim has been referred to Public Entity
PROCEEDINGS
Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa
Communities Assurance Pool: William Miller for
City Council, Regular Session, May 19, 2003
property damage, presented and read. Buol
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
moved that the communication be received and
the Library Auditorium
filed and concurred. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Corporation Counsel recommending that the
Nicholson, City Manager Michael Van Milligen,
claim of Jennifer Sheldon for seizure of property
Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl.
be referred to the Dubuque County Clerk of
Court; and the claim of Delmar M. Stevens for
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
vehicle damage be referred to the Iowa
a regular session of the City Council called for
Department of Transportation, presented and
the purpose of discussing such matters that may
read. Buol moved that the communications be
properly come before the City Council.
received and filed and concurred. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Invocation was given by Father Craig
Welbaum, Rector, St. John’s Episcopal Church
Corporation Counsel recommending
settlement of the claim of Melvin Leibold for
Proclamations: Poppy Days (May 23 and 24,
property damage and directing the Finance
2003) received by Shirley Strub
Department to issue payment, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
CONSENT ITEMS
received and filed and concurred and Finance
Director to issue payment. Seconded by
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
of May 5 and 8; Electrical Board of May 5;
Enterprise Zone Commission of May 7; Library
Citizen Communications:
Board of Trustees of March 27; Zoning Advisory
Commission of April 2; Zoning Board of
Communication of Donald Pfohl and Clarence
Adjustment of April 24, presented and read.
P. Pfohl requesting to acquire a portion of City-
Buol moved that the minutes be received and
owned property adjacent to 3501 Asbury Road,
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-
presented and read. Buol moved that the
0.
communication be received and filed and
referred to the City Manager. Seconded by
Printed Council Proceedings for month of
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
January, 2003, presented and read. Buol moved
that the proceedings be approved as printed.
Communication of Werner Hellmer requesting
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
information regarding whether the Rubloff
Development Group, Inc. shopping mall (Asbury
Proof of publication of Council Proceedings for
Plaza) is in compliance with any and all
April 21, 2003, presented and read. Buol moved
requirements concerning installation of a water
that the proof be received and filed. Seconded
retention basin, presented and read. Buol
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
moved that the communication be received and
filed and referred to the City Manager.
Finance Director submitting the Financial
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Reports for the month ending April 30, 2003,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
Federal Legislative Communications:
communication be received and filed. Seconded
Communication of City Manager to Senator
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Charles Grassley thanking him for including $20
billion in his legislation to assist states with the
Notice of Claims/Suits: Crestar Mortgage
current economic downturn, presented and read.
Corporation/Sun Trust (VA) vs. Kent J.
Buol moved that the communication be received
Blakeman and Housing Services Department;
and filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion
Becky Hanson for property damage; Miller
carried 7-0.
Logging, Inc. for property damage, presented
and read. Buol moved that the claims and suits
Communication of City Manager to
be received and filed and referred to the Legal
Congressman Jim Nussle requesting that he
Regular Session, May 19, 2003 145
support Senator Grassley’s legislation, Department of Housing and Urban Development
presented and read. Buol moved that the (HUD) for funds to renew the Family Self-
communication be received and filed. Seconded Sufficiency Program (FSS) Coordinator position
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. and for a contract with ISU County Extension to
provide homeownership counseling to FSS
Communication of City Manager to Senator Program participants, presented and read. Buol
Tom Harkin requesting that he support Senator moved that the communication be received and
Grassley’s legislation, presented and read. Buol filed and approved recommendation. Seconded
moved that the communication be received and by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-
0. Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Action Plan –
Amendment #4: City Manager recommending
State Legislative Communication: approval of proposed changes in the City's
Communication of City Manager to local Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
legislators requesting their support of a proposal FY 2003 Annual Action Plan due to the
being considered for the special session of the anticipated increase in program income,
Iowa State Legislature that would help the City presented and read. Buol moved that the
avoid $1.2 million in cuts to the Fiscal Year 2004 communication be received and filed. Seconded
budget, presented and read. Buol moved that by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
the communication be received and filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 155-03
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT 4
Draft letter from Thomas G. Bredeweg,
TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 (PROGRAM
Executive Director of the Iowa League of Cities,
YEAR 2002) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
to Governor Vilsack regarding several issues,
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
presented and read. Buol moved that the
GRANT FUNDS.
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Whereas, the City of Dubuque prepared and
Copy of press release from the Senate filed an Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2003;
Democratic Leader on federal assistance to and
cities, presented and read. Buol moved that the Whereas, the City of Dubuque now desires to
communication be received and filed. Seconded amend said Annual Plan as per the attached
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Exhibit A; and
Copy of Des Moines Register article in which Whereas, said amendment is a substantial
members of Republican Majority caution against amendment as provided in the City's Citizen
counting on any federal help to cover cuts to Participation Plan and must therefore be
local governments, presented and read. Buol approved by resolution of the City Council after
moved that the communication be received and a public hearing by the Community Development
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-Advisory Commission; and
0. Whereas, the City advertised a public
comment period beginning March 24, 2003; and
Jacobson’s Inc. Lease: Communication from Whereas, the Community Development Advisory
John C. O’Connor, representing Jacobson’s Inc., Commission reviewed the proposed amendment
requesting that the lease between Jacobson’s at a public hearing onApril 30 2003, and has
Inc. and the City of Dubuque be extended voted to approve said amendment and to
through September 14, 2005, presented and recommend approval by the City Council; and
read. Buol moved that the communication be NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
received and filed and approved CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
recommendation. Seconded by Markham. IOWA:
Motion carried 7-0. Section 1. That Amendment 4 to the Fiscal
Year 2003 (Program Year 2002) Annual Action
Dubuque Community Schools: Commu-Plan for the Community Development Block
nication of Thomas Determan, Dubuque Grant Program hereto attached as Exhibit A is
Community Schools, submitting the results of hereby approved.
Sixth and Seventh Grade students’ work at the Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby
Young Citizens’ Forum held on March 19, 2003, authorized and directed to submit a copy of this
presented and read. Buol moved that the resolution to the U. S. Department of Housing
communication be received and filed. Seconded and Urban Development.
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day
of May 2003.
Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Program: City Manager recommending approval Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
of the submittal of an application to the U.S.
146 Regular Session, May 19, 2003
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. programs in Fiscal Year 2004 as part of the
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Uptown Recreation Program, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
Mediacom 2002 Annual Report: received and filed and approved agreement.
Communication from Julien D’Ancona, Director Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
of Accounting for Mediacom, submitting financial
reports covering operational and financial Four Mounds Foundation for Summer Day
conditions as of December 31, 2002, presented Camp Program – Fiscal Year 2003 Agreement:
and read. Buol moved that the communication City Manager recommending approval of the
be received and filed. Seconded by Markham. grant agreement with the Four Mounds
Motion carried 7-0. Foundation to provide the summer day camp
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program from June 9 through June 30 as part
Northeast Iowa School of Music for Uptown of the Uptown Recreation Program, presented
Recreation Programs – Fiscal Year 2004 and read. Buol moved that the communication
Agreement: City Manager recommending be received and filed and approved agreement.
approval of the grant agreement with the Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Northeast Iowa School of Music to provide
music lessons in Fiscal year 2004 as part of the Four Mounds Foundation for Summer Day
Uptown Recreation Program, presented and Camp Program – Fiscal Year 2004 Agreement:
read. Buol moved that the communication be City Manager recommending approval of the
received and filed and approved agreement. grant agreement with the Four Mounds
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Foundation to provide the summer day camp
program in Fiscal Year 2004 as part of the
ISU Extension Services for Uptown Recreation Uptown Recreation Program, presented and
Programs – Fiscal Year 2003 Agreement: City read. Buol moved that the communication be
Manager recommending approval of the grant received and filed and approved agreement.
agreement with the ISU Extension Services to Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
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provide summer programs from June 9 through
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June 30 as part of the Uptown Recreation Riverwalk 4 Addition – Final Plat: Zoning
Program, presented and read. Buol moved that Advisory Commission recommending approval
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the communication be received and filed and of the final plat of Riverwalk 4 Addition at East
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approved agreement. Seconded by Markham. 5 and Bell Street as requested by the City of
Motion carried 7-0. Dubuque, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed.
ISU Extension Services for Uptown Recreation Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Programs – Fiscal Year 2004 Agreement: City
RESOLUTION NO. 156-03
Manager recommending approval of the grant
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL
agreement with the ISU Extension Services to
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PLAT OF RIVERWALK 4 ADDITION IN THE
provide summer programs in Fiscal Year 2004
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
as part of the Uptown Recreation Program,
presented and read. Buol moved that the Whereas, there has been filed with the City
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communication be received and filed and Clerk a final plat of Riverwalk 4 Addition in the
approved agreement. Seconded by Markham. City of Dubuque; and
Motion carried 7-0. Whereas, upon said final plat appears a street
to be known as Bell Street (Lot B) together with
Dubuque Museum of Art for Uptown certain public utility, existing easements, which
Recreation Programs – Fiscal Year 2003 the owners by said final plat have dedicated to
Agreement: City Manager recommending the public forever; and
approval of the grant agreement with the Whereas, said plat provides 0 feet of lot
Dubuque Museum of Art to provide summer art frontage for Lot 1, where 50 feet of lot frontage
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programs from June 9 through June 30 as is required; and
part of the Uptown Recreation Program, Whereas, said final plat has been reviewed by
presented and read. Buol moved that the the Zoning Advisory Commission and had their
communication be received and filed and approval endorsed thereon; and
approved agreement. Seconded by Markham. Whereas, said final plat has been examined by
Motion carried 7-0. the City Council and they find that it conforms to
the statutes and ordinances relating to it.
Dubuque Museum of Art for Uptown NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Recreation Programs – Fiscal Year 2004 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Agreement: City Manager recommending DUBUQUE, IOWA:
approval of the grant agreement with the Section 1. That the dedication of Bell Street
Dubuque Museum of Art to provide summer art (Lot B) together with easements for public
Regular Session, May 19, 2003 147
utilities and existing easements as they appear with 23 feet of lot frontage where 50 feet of lot
upon said final plat, be and the same are hereby frontage is required.
accepted, and Section 2. That the Final Plat is hereby
Section 2. That Section 42-19(b) of the approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are
Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow Lot 1 hereby authorized and directed to endorse the
with 0 feet of lot frontage when 50 feet of lot approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said
frontage is required. Plat of Survey.
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Section 3. That the final plat of Riverwalk 4 Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day
Addition is hereby approved and the Mayor and of May 2003.
City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Iowa, upon said final plat. Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 19 day of Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
May 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Dubuque Community School District – Major
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Final Plat: Zoning Advisory Commission
ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION NO. 156-03 recommending approval of the major final plat of
I, the undersigned, Terrance M. Duggan, Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 16, Lot 17, westerly 50 feet of
Mayor, City of Dubuque, having read the terms Lot 18, east 50 feet of Lot 18, and Lot 1A in
and conditions of the Resolution No. 156-03 and Columbia Addition as requested by the Dubuque
being familiar with the conditions thereof, hereby Community School District, presented and read.
accept this same and agree to the conditions Buol moved that the communication be received
required therein. and filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion
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Dated in Dubuque, Iowa this 19 day of May carried 7-0.
2003.
RESOLUTION NO. 158-03
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
BRYANT SCHOOL PLACE IN THE CITY OF
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
DUBUQUE, IOWA.
Dubuque Storage and Transfer – Minor Final Whereas, there has been filed with the City
Plat of Liebe’s Subdivision No. 3: Zoning Clerk a plat of survey of Bryant School Place in
Advisory Commission recommending approval the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
of the minor final plat of Liebe’s Subdivision No. Whereas, upon said final plat appears a street
3 as requested by Dubuque Storage and known as Mt. Loretta Avenue (Lot A) which the
Transfer/Patrick Tobin for property located at owners of said plat of survey have dedicated to
3040 Elm Street, presented and read. Buol the public forever; and
moved that the communication be received and Whereas, said plat of survey has been
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission
0. and had their approval endorsed thereon,
subject to the owners agreeing to the conditions
RESOLUTION NO. 157-03
noted in Section 2 below; and
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
Whereas, said plat of survey has been
OF LIEBE’S SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE CITY
examined by the City Council and they find that
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
it conforms to the statutes and ordinances
Whereas, there has been filed with the City relating thereto.
Clerk a Final Plat of Liebe’s Subdivision No. 3 in NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and; THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Whereas, said plat provides Lot 5 with 23 feet DUBUQUE, IOWA:
of lot frontage where 50 feet of lot frontage is Section 1. That the dedication of Mt. Loretta
required; and Avenue (Lot A) as it appears upon said plat of
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been survey be and the same is hereby accepted; and
examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission Section 2. That the plat of survey of Bryant
and had its approval endorsed thereon; and School Place is hereby approved and the Mayor
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
examined by the City Council and they find that directed to endorse the approval of the City of
it conforms to the statutes and ordinances Dubuque, Iowa upon said plat of survey,
relating thereto. provided the owners of said property herein
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY named, execute their written acceptance hereto
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF attached agreeing:
DUBUQUE, IOWA: a) To reduce Mt. Loretta Avenue to grade and to
Section 1. That Section 42-19(b) of the hard surface with asphaltic concrete, in a
Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow Lot 5 manner acceptable to the City Engineer, and in
148 Regular Session, May 19, 2003
conformance with construction improvement NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
plans approved by the City Engineer, and THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
inspected by the City Engineer. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
b) To construct said improvements one (1) year Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to
from the date of acceptance of this resolution, at sign the grant agreement for Statewide
the sole expense of the owners, or future Transportation Enhancement Funds with the
owners. IDOT for the extension of Heritage Trail from the
Section 3. That in the event the owners shall Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail to the
fail to execute the acceptance within 180 days Dubuque Jaycees Trail on behalf of the City of
after the date of this resolution, the provisions Dubuque.
hereof shall be null and void and the acceptance Section 2. That the City of Dubuque agrees to
of the dedication and approval or the plat shall adequately maintain the trail for its intended use
not be effective. and maintain the total trail used to justify the
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day project in public use for a minimum of 20 years
of May, 2003. following project completion.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk of May 2003.
ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION NO. 158-03 Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
I, Steve Hodge, President, Dubuque Community Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
School District Board of Education, the Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
undersigned, having read the terms and Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
conditions of the Resolution No. 158-03 and
being familiar with the conditions thereof, hereby Interstate Power Rate Case: City Manager
accept this same and agree to the conditions submitting the conclusion of the Interstate Power
required therein. Rate Case, presented and read. Buol moved
Dated in Dubuque, Iowa this 30th day of May, that the communication be received and filed.
2003. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
By /s/ Steve Hodge
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Platinum Hospitality – Certificate of
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Completion: City Manager recommending
approval of a Certificate of Completion for
Heritage Trail Extension Grant Agreement: Platinum Holdings, LLC, acknowledging
City Manager recommending approval of a grant completion of its obligations to construct the
agreement with the Iowa Department of minimum improvements as required in the
Transportation for Statewide Transportation Development Agreement related to the Grand
Enhancement Funds for the extension of Harbor Resort and Waterpark project,
Heritage Trail from the Heron Pond Wetlands presented and read. Buol moved that the
Trail to the Dubuque Jaycees Trail, presented communication be received and filed and
and read. Buol moved that the communication approved recommendation. Seconded by
be received and filed. Seconded by Markham. Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion carried 7-0.
Annexation Study Update – Consultant
RESOLUTION NO. 159-03
Recommendation: City Manager recommending
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT
approval of a contract with Veenstra & Kimm,
AGREEMENT FOR IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
Inc. to update the City’s Annexation Study,
TRANSPORTATION STATEWIDE TRANS-
presented and read. Buol moved that the
PORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS FOR
communication be received and filed and
THE HERITAGE TRAIL EXTENSION FROM
approved recommendation. Seconded by
THE HERON POND WETLANDS NATURE
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
TRAIL TO THE DUBUQUE JAYCEES TRAIL
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Ice Harbor Pump Replacement Project: City
Transportation (IDOT) has awarded the City of Manager recommending acceptance of the Ice
Dubuque Statewide Transportation Enhance-Harbor Pump Replacement Project in the final
ment Funds to extend the Heritage Trail; and contract amount of $174,550.00, presented and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted a read. Buol moved that the communication be
Comprehensive Plan and a Riverfront Plan that received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
includes goals for development of bike/hike Motion carried 7-0.
trails; and
RESOLUTION NO. 160-03
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
the Heritage Trail Master Plan that includes the
Heritage Trail Extension. Whereas, the contract for the Operations and
Maintenance Department Ice Harbor Pump
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Replacement Project has been completed and requesting that Economic Development Director
the City Manager has examined the work and Bill Baum be appointed as a proxy any time two
filed his certificate stating that the same has Council Members or the City Manager are not in
been completed according to the terms of the attendance at DMATS Policy Board meetings,
contract, plans and specifications and presented and read. Buol moved that the
recommends it acceptance. communication be received and filed and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY approved recommendation. Seconded by
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the Business License Refund: Request of Liquor
City Manager be approved and that said Depot of Dubuque for a refund of their Class C
improvement be and the same is hereby Beer Permit in the amount of $150.00,
accepted. presented and read. Buol moved that the
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance communication be received and filed and
Director be and he is hereby directed to pay to approved refund. Seconded by Markham.
the contractor from the General Fund equal to Motion carried 7-0.
the amount of this contract, less any retained
percentage provided for therein. Business Licenses:
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day
RESOLUTION NO. 162-03
of May, 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Whereas, applications for Beer Permits have
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk been submitted and filed to this Council for
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. approval and the same have been examined
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. and approved: and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such
RESOLUTION NO. 161-03
applicants were inspected and found to comply
FINAL ESTIMATE
with the Ordinances of the City and have filed
Whereas, the contract for the Operations and proper bonds.
Maintenance Department Ice Harbor Pump NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Replacement Project has been completed and THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
the Operations and Maintenance Department DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Manager has submitted his final estimate That the Manager be authorized to cause to be
showing the cost thereof including the cost of issued the following named applicants a Beer
estimates, notices and inspection and all Permit.
miscellaneous costs; CLASS “C” BEER PERMIT
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Hy-Vee, Inc. Hy-Vee Food Store # 1+
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF (Sunday Sale) 3500 Dodge St
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Casey’s Marketing Casey’s General Store
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement is #2421+(Sunday Sale) 4003 Peru Rd
hereby determined to be $174,550.00 and the Casey’s Marketing Casey’s General Store
said amount shall be paid from the General #2420+(Sunday Sale) 2699 Rockdale Rd
Fund of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of May, 2003.
of May, 2003. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 163-03
Historic Preservation Commission: Commu-Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses
nication from Christopher Wand, Chairperson of have been submitted to this Council for approval
the Historic Preservation Commission, advising and the same have been examined and
that Commission Member Chris Schoepner, approved; and
representative from the Cathedral Historic Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such
Preservation District, has decided not to reapply applicants were inspected and found to comply
for a second term, presented and read. Buol with the State Laws and all City Ordinances
moved that the communication be received and relevant thereto and they have filed proper
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-bonds.
0. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DMATS Policy Board: Communication of the DUBUQUE, IOWA:
City Manager to the DMATS Policy Board
150 Regular Session, May 19, 2003
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be be and the same is hereby approved, and the
issued the following named applicants a Liquor Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby
License. authorized and directed to execute said plat for
CLASS “A” (CLUB) LIQUOR LICENSE and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
DBQ Golf & Country Club DBQ Golf & Country Section 2. The City of Dubuque reserves unto
Clb+(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) 1800 Randall Pl itself a perpetual easement including the right of
CLASS “C” BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE ingress and egress thereto, for the purpose of
Cooper Management Co. Stonewall / Brick-erecting, installing, constructing, reconstructing,
town/Blackwater Grill+(Sunday Sale) 299 Main repairing, owning, operating, and maintaining
Clifford Enterprise Dempsey’s / Molly’s Pub sanitary sewer lines as may be authorized by
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& Grub 395 W. 9 the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the Plat
Joyce C Myatt Joyce’s Tugboat (Outdoor of Survey for Lots 21A and 22A of Centre Grove
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Service) 1630 W. 16 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa.
Michael Kalmes Breaktime Bar & Grill(1 Day Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
Outdoor Service 6-14-03) 1097 Jackson authorized and directed to file said plat and
Clarke College Clarke College (1 Day certified copy of this resolution in the office of
Outdoor Service 6-6-03) 1550 Clarke Dr the Recorder in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
Beverly Larsen Denny’s Lux Club + Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day
(Sunday Sale) 3050 Asbury of May, 2003.
SPECIAL CLASS “C” LIQUOR Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Four Seasons Buffet Inc. Four Seasons Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buffet+(Sunday Sale) 3305 Asbury Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
CLASS “B” WINE Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Hy-Vee Inc. Hy-Vee Food Store # 1
3500 Dodge An Ordinance Vacating Railroad Street in
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Passed, approved and adopted this 19 day of Centre Grove Addition, presented and read.
May, 2003.
ORDINANCE NO. 38-03
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
ORDINANCE VACATING RAILROAD
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
STREET IN CENTRE GROVE
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Whereas, Flint Drake, representing the Estate
of Edward J. Zalaznik, has requested the
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
vacating of Railroad Street in Centre Grove; and
Whereas, IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC has
Vacating Petition – Railroad Street in Centre prepared and submitted to the City Council a
Grove Addition: City Manager recommending plat showing the vacated portion of Railroad
that a public hearing be set for June 2, 2003 to Street in Centre Grove and assigned lot
consider a request from Flint Drake, numbers thereto, which hereinafter shall be
representing the estate of Edward J. Zalaznik, known and described as Lots 21A and 22A of
for the vacating of Railroad Street in Centre Centre Grove in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
Grove Addition, presented and read. Michalski County, Iowa; and
moved that the communication be received and Whereas, the City Council of the City of
filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Dubuque, Iowa has determined that Railroad
Street in Centre Grove is no longer required for
RESOLUTION NO. 164-03
public use, except for utility easements as noted,
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF
and vacating of said portions of Railroad Street
PROPOSED VACATED RAILROAD STREET
in Centre Grove known as Lots 21A and 22A of
IN CENTRE GROVE
Centre Grove in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
Whereas, there has been presented to the City County, Iowa should be approved.
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a plat NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
dated May 6, 2003, prepared by IIW Engineers THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
& Surveyors, PC, describing the proposed DUBUQUE, IOWA:
vacated portion of Railroad Street in Centre Section 1. That the real estate described as
Grove; and Lots 21A and 22A of Centre Grove, in the City of
Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and Dubuque, Iowa, be and the same is hereby
statutes pertaining thereto. vacated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Section 2. The City of Dubuque reserves unto
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF itself a perpetual easement including the right of
DUBUQUE, IOWA: ingress and egress thereto, for the purpose of
Section 1. That the plat dated May 6, 2003, erecting, installing, constructing, reconstructing,
prepared by IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC repairing, owning, operating, and maintaining
relative to the real estate hereinabove described sanitary sewer lines as may be authorized by
Regular Session, May 19, 2003 151
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the Plat of Survey of Lots 21A and 22A of Centre Grove
of Survey of Lots 21A and 22A of Centre Grove in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa.
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. Section 4. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day authorized and directed to cause a notice of
of May, 2003. intent to dispose of said real estate to be
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor published in the manner as prescribed by law.
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Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Passed, approved and adopted this 19 day of
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald May, 2003.
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newspaper this 26 day of May, 2003. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
1t 5/26 Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
Michalski moved that the requirement that the and further set this for Public Hearing on June 2,
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted 2003 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to the Public Library Auditorium and direct the City
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed by Clerk to publish notice in the manner prescribed
suspended and further moved final by law.. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Expansion of Vessel Systems, Inc. at the
Dubuque Industrial Center West: City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 165-03
recommending that a public hearing be set for
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
June 2, 2003 to consider the disposition of Lots
nd
CITY INTEREST IN LOTS 21A AND 22A OF
7 and 8 in Dubuque Industrial Center West 2
CENTRE GROVE IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
Addition to Vessel Systems, Inc. for the purpose
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
of constructing a 31,000 square foot
Whereas, Flint Drake, representing the Estate manufacturing facility and approval of a
of Edward J. Zalaznik, has requested the Development Agreement with Vessel Systems,
vacating of Railroad Street in Centre Grove; and Inc., presented and read. Michalski moved that
Whereas, IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC has the communication be received and filed.
prepared and submitted to the City Council a Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
plat showing vacated Railroad Street in Centre
RESOLUTION NO. 166-03
Grove and assigned lot numbers thereto, which
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
hereinafter shall be known and described as
LOTS 7 AND 8 IN THE DUBUQUE
Lots 21A and 22A of Centre Grove in the City of
ND
INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST 2 ADDITION
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
BY SALE TO VESSEL SYSTEMS, INC.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has determined that this WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is
Railroad Street in Centre Grove is no longer the owner of Lots 7 and 8 in the Dubuque
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required for public use, except for utility Industrial Center West 2 Addition (the
easements as noted, and vacating and sale of Property), as shown on the Exhibit attached
said portions of alleys and streets known as Lots hereto consisting of approximately 5 acres, more
21A and 22A of Centre Grove in the City of or less; and
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa should be WHEREAS, City and Vessel Systems, Inc.
approved. have entered into a Development Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY subject to the approval of the City Council, a
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF copy of which is on file at the Office of the City
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DUBUQUE, IOWA: Clerk, City Hall, 50 W. 13 Street, Dubuque,
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to Iowa pursuant to which City will sell the Property
dispose of its interest in Lots 21A and 22A of to Vessel Systems, Inc.; and
Centre Grove in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. WHEREAS, the City Council has tentatively
Section 2. That the conveyance of Lots 21A determined that it would be in the best interests
and 22A of Centre Grove in the City of Dubuque, of the City to approve the Development
Iowa to the Edward J. Zalaznik Trust dated June Agreement, including conveyance of the
15, 1999, be contingent upon the payment of Property to Vessel Systems, Inc.
platting, publication and filing fees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Section 3. The City of Dubuque reserves unto THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
itself a perpetual easement including the right of DUBUQUE, IOWA:
ingress and egress thereto, for the purpose of Section 1. The City of Dubuque intends to
erecting, installing, constructing, reconstructing, dispose of its interest in the foregoing-described
repairing, owning, operating, and maintaining Property to Vessel Systems, Inc.
sanitary sewer lines as may be authorized by Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the Plat and directed to cause this Resolution and a
notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa
152 Regular Session, May 19, 2003
Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing on City’s persons may appear and be heard for or against
intent to dispose of the foregoing-described the proposed plans and specifications, form of
Property, to be held on the 2nd day of June contract and cost of said improvement, and the
2003 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carnegie-Stout Public City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause a
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Library Auditorium, 360 W. 11 Street, notice of time and place of such hearing to be
Dubuque, Iowa. published in a newspaper having general
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Passed, approved and adopted this 19 day of circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
May 2003. notice shall be not less than four days nor more
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor than twenty days prior to the day fixed for its
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk consideration. At the hearing, any interested
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution person may appear and file objections to the
and further set this for Public Hearing on June 2, proposed plans, specifications, contract, or
2003 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in estimated cost of the improvement.
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the Public Library Auditorium and direct the City Passed, adopted and approved this 19 day of
Clerk to publish notice in the manner prescribed May, 2003.
by law. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0 Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Port of Dubuque Recognition Wall – Initiate: Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
City Manager recommending initiation of the setting date of hearing on the plans and
public bidding process for the Port of Dubuque specifications for June 16, 2003 at a meeting to
Recognition Wall Project and that a public commence at 6:30 P.M. in the Public Library
hearing be set for June 16, 2003, presented and Auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice
read. Michalski moved that the communication in the manner prescribed by law,. Seconded by
be received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 169-03
RESOLUTION NO. 167-03 ORDERING BIDS
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY IOWA:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF That the Port of Dubuque Sign, Landscaping,
DUBUQUE, IOWA: and Recognition Wall Project is hereby ordered
That the proposed plans, specifications, form to be advertised for bids for construction.
of contract and estimated cost for the Port of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
Dubuque Sign, Landscaping, and Recognition of the security to accompany each bid shall be in
Wall Project, in the estimated amount an amount which shall conform to the provisions
$239,902.71 are hereby approved and ordered of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved as a
filed in the office of the City Clerk for public part of the plans and specifications heretofore
inspection. adopted.
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Passed, adopted and approved this 19 day of That the City Clerk is hereby directed to
May, 2003. advertise for bids for the construction of the
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor improvements herein provided, to be published
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk in a newspaper having general circulation in the
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution. City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. less than four days nor more than forty-five days
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on
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RESOLUTION NO. 168-03
the 5 day of June, 2003. Bids shall be opened
FIXING DATE OF HEARING
and read by the City Clerk at said time and will
ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
be submitted to the Council for final action at
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Whereas, the City Council of the City of 6:30 p.m. on the 16 day of June, 2003.
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Dubuque, Iowa has given its preliminary Passed, adopted and approved this 19 day of
approval on the proposed plans, specifications, May, 2003.
and form of contract and placed same on file in Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
the office of the City Clerk for public inspection Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
of the Port of Dubuque Sign, Landscaping, and Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Recognition Wall Project. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF West Locust Street Manhole Replacement
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Project – Initiate: City Manager recommending
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That a public hearing will be held on the 16 initiation of the public bidding process for the
day of June, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the Public West Locust Street Manhole Replacement
Library Auditorium at which time interested Project and that a public hearing be set for June
Regular Session, May 19, 2003 153
16, 2003, presented and read. Michalski moved in the manner prescribed by law,. Seconded by
that the communication be received and filed. Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 172-03
RESOLUTION NO. 170-03 ORDERING BIDS
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY IOWA:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF That the West Locust Street Manhole
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Reconstruction Project FY2003 is hereby
That the proposed plans, specifications, form ordered to be advertised for bids for
of contract and estimated cost for the West construction.
Locust Street Manhole Reconstruction Project BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
FY2003, in the estimated amount of of the security to accompany each bid shall be in
$162,295.00 are hereby approved and ordered an amount which shall conform to the provisions
filed in the office of the City Clerk for public of the notice to bidders hereby approved as a
inspection. part of the plans and specifications heretofore
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Passed, adopted and approved this 19 day of adopted.
May, 2003. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor advertise for bids for the construction of the
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk improvements herein provided, to be published
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution. in a newspaper having general circulation in the
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be
less than four days nor more than forty-five days
RESOLUTION NO. 171-03
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on
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FIXING DATE OF HEARING
the 5 day of June, 2003. Bids shall be opened
ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATONS
and read by the City Clerk at said time and will
Whereas, the City Council of the City of be submitted to the Council for final action at
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Dubuque, Iowa has given its preliminary 7:00 p.m. on the 16 day of June, 2003.
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approval on the proposed plans, specifications, Passed, adopted and approved this 19 day of
and form of contract and placed same on file in May, 2003.
the office of the City Clerk for public inspection Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
of the W. Locust Street Manhole Reconstruction Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Project – FY2003. Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PUBLIC HEARINGS
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 16th day of June, 2003, a public
hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Michalski moved that the rules be suspended
Library Auditorium, at which time interested to allow anyone present to speak. Seconded by
persons may appear and be heard for or against Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
the proposed plans and specifications, form of
contract and cost of said improvement, and the QHQ Properties – Request to Rezone:
City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause a Communication from Kenneth L. Buesing, on
notice of time and place of such hearing to be behalf of QHQ Properties, requesting that this
published in a newspaper having general item be tabled to the June 2, 2003 meeting;
circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
notice shall be not less than four days nor more consider rezoning property located south of
than twenty days prior to the day fixed for its Holliday Drive, west of the Northwest Arterial,
consideration. At the hearing, any interested from AG Agricultural District to C-3 General
person may appear and file objections to the Commercial zoning district at the request of
proposed plans, specifications, contract, or QHQ Properties and Zoning Advisory
estimated cost of the improvement. Commission recommending approval, with
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Passed, adopted and approved this 19 day of conditions, and an Ordinance Amending
May, 2003. Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk hereinafter described property located south of
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution Holliday Drive, west of the Northwest Arterial,
setting date of hearing on the plans and from AG Agricultural District to C-3 General
specifications for June 16, 2003 at a meeting to Commercial zoning district, with conditions,
commence at 6:30 P.M. in the Public Library presented and read. Markham moved that this
Auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice item be tabled to the meeting of June 2, 2003.
154 Regular Session, May 19, 2003
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 6-0, with Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Mayor Duggan abstaining due to possible Published officially in the Telegraph Herald the
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conflict of interest. 26 day of May, 2003.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
3280 Pennsylvania Avenue – Request to 1t 5/26
Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of Markham moved that the requirement that the
hearing to consider rezoning property located at proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
3280 Pennsylvania Avenue from R-1 Single-on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
Family Residential District to C-2 Neighborhood the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
Shopping Center District at the request of Steve suspended and further moved final
and Judy Selchert and Zoning Advisory consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Commission recommending approval, presented Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
and read. Markham moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed. Seconded Kennedy Mall, Ltd – 555 John F. Kennedy
by Buol. Motion carried 7-0. Road – Amend PUD: Proof of publication on
Steve Selchert, Steve’s Ace Hardware, spoke notice of hearing to consider amending the
in support of the rezoning. Planned Unit Development District for property
Loren Zihlke, 3266 Kensington Place; Mary located at 555 John F. Kennedy Road to add a
Ehlert of 3278 Kensington Place; and Darlene 30,008 square foot detached retail store (Best
Hogan of 3277 Kensington Place spoke in Buy) at the southeast corner of the mall site at
opposition to the rezoning citing increased traffic the request of Kennedy Mall, Ltd. / David M.
and flooding problems in the area. DeChristofaro and Zoning Advisory Commission
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the recommending approval, presented and read.
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code Buol moved that the proof and communications
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter be received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
described property located at 3280 Motion carried 7-0.
Pennsylvania Avenue from R-1 Single-Family Mike Coyle, 200 Security Building, spoke in
Residential District to C-2 Neighborhood support of the amendment to the Planned Unit
Shopping Center District, presented and read. Development District on behalf of the Cafaro
Company.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
ORDINANCE NO. 39-03
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
of Ordinances by providing for the amendment
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
of the Kennedy Mall PUD Planned Unit
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
Development with a PC Planned Commercial
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
Designation and adopting an amended
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3280
Conceptual Development Plan, presented and
PENNYSLVANIA AVENUE FROM R-1
read.
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO
C-2 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER.OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 40-03
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
KENNEDY MALL PUD PLANNED UNIT
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
DEVELOPMENT WITH A PC PLANNED
the hereinafter-described property from R-1
COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION AND ADOPT-
Single-Family Residential District to C-2
ING AN AMENDED CONCEPTUAL DEVELOP-
Neighborhood Shopping Center District as
MENT PLAN.
shown in Exhibit 1, and to the centerline of the
adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
Dubuque, Iowa. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has DUBUQUE, IOWA:
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Section 1. That Appendix A (the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Iowa. Ordinances is hereby amended by adopting a
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect revised conceptual development plan for the
immediately upon publication, as provided by Kennedy Mall, a copy of which is attached to
law. and made a part hereof, with conditions as
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Passed, approved and adopted this 19 day stated below, to wit:
of May, 2003. Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Clinque, Inc. Addition,
/s/Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor and Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of
Regular Session, May 19, 2003 155
Hawkeye Stock Farm, and to the centerline of open space, as defined by Section 8 of the
the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of Zoning Ordinance, by the property owners
Dubuque, Iowa. and/or association.
Section 2. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section E) Sign Regulations.
414.5 (2001), and as an express condition of the Signs in the PUD District shall be regulated as
reclassification, the undersigned property owner follows:
agrees to the following conditions, all of which 1)The provisions of the C-3 General
the property owner further agrees are Commercial District sign regulations (Section 4-
reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public 3.11) of the Zoning Ordinance shall apply unless
needs that are caused directly by the zoning further regulated by this section.
reclassification: 2) The stand alone building in the south east
A) Use Regulations corner of the premises is permitted 700 square
The following regulations shall apply to all land foot total aggregate wall mounted signage not to
uses in the above-described PUD District: exceed 6 signs.
1) All permitted, accessory and conditional and 3) Variance requests from sign requirements
temporary uses allowed in the C-3 General for size, number and height shall be reviewed by
Commercial District as established in Section 3-the Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance
3.3 of the Zoning Ordinance with Section 5-3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
B) Lot and Bulk Regulations 4) Lighting: Signs may be illuminated only by
Development of land in the PUD District shall be means of indirect lighting whereby all light
as follows: sources and devices are shielded from view by
1) All buildings, structures and activities shall opaque or translucent materials, or internally
be developed in conformance with the attached illuminated by means of a light source
conceptual development plan and all final site completely enclosed by the sign panel.
development plans shall be approved in 5) Motion: No signs may include any device or
accordance with the provisions of the PUD means, mechanical, electrical or natural, which
District regulations of this ordinance and Section shall cause motion of the sign panel or any part
3-5.5 of the Zoning Ordinance. thereof. No flashing lights or changing colors
2) All buildings and structures shall be limited shall be allowed.
to a maximum height of 50 feet and a front yard F) Transfer of Ownership
setback of 30 feet. Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this
C) Performance Standards PUD District shall include in the transfer or lease
The development and maintenance of uses in agreement a provision that the purchaser or
this PUD District shall be established in lessee acknowledges awareness of the
conformance with Section 3-5.5 of the Zoning conditions authorizing the establishment of the
Ordinance and the following standards: PUD District.
1) Erosion control shall be provided during all G) Modifications.
phases of construction. Any modifications of this Ordinance must be
2) The parking requirement for in the Kennedy approved by the City Council in accordance with
Mall PUD District shall be one space per 200 zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 6
square feet of gross leasable area accessible to of the Zoning Ordinance.
the general public. H) Recording.
3) A 30,008 square foot standalone building A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the
shall be constructed for Best Buy Company, Inc. expense of the property owner with the Dubuque
in the southeast corner of the property. County Recorder as a permanent record of the
4) A total of 2,948 parking spaces shall be conditions accepted as part of this
provided at the Kennedy Mall after construction reclassification approval. This ordinance shall
of the new building. be binding upon the undersigned and his/her
5) Adequate illumination shall be provided to heirs, successors and assigns.
areas used for vehicle and pedestrian Section 3. The foregoing amendment has
circulation. New outdoor light fixtures shall be of heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
a cut-off design and utilize a minimum of 90-Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
degree cut-off luminaire. Section 4. The foregoing amendment shall
6) Final site development plans shall be take effect upon publication, as provided by law.
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submitted in accordance with Section 4-4 of the Passed, approved and adopted this 19day of
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, May, 2003.
prior to construction of any buildings. /s/Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
D) Open Space and Landscaping Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Open space and landscaping in the PUD District ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 40-03
shall be regulated as follows: I, Anthony Cafaro, Sr., representing the Cafaro
Those areas not designated on the conceptual Company, property owners, having read the
plan for development shall be maintained as terms and conditions of the foregoing Ordinance
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No. 40-03 and being familiar with the conditions adopted regulations for the Asbury Plaza
thereof, hereby accept the same and agree to Planned Unit Development District for
the conditions required therein. hereinafter described property, as shown in
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Dated this 16 day of May, 2003. Exhibit A and to the centerline of the adjoining
/s/ Anthony Cafaro, Sr. public right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque,
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald the Iowa.
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26 day of May, 2003. Section 2. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk 414.5 (2001), and as an express condition of the
1t 5/26 reclassification, the undersigned property owner
Markham moved that the requirement that the agrees to the following conditions, all of which
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted the property owner further agrees are
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be needs that are caused directly by the zoning
suspended and further moved final reclassification:
consideration and passage of the Ordinance. A) Use Regulations.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0. The following regulations shall apply to all land
uses in the above-described PUD District:
Hy-Vee, Inc./Rubloff Development Group, Inc. 1) Principal permitted uses for the retail sales
– Amend PUD: Proof of publication on notice of portion of Asbury Plaza shall be limited to:
hearing to consider amending the list of a) Regional shopping center
permitted uses for the Asbury Plaza Planned b) Retail sales/service – [17].
Commercial District to include a convenience c) Indoor restaurant – [20].
store and carwash at the request of Hy-Vee, d) Drive-in/carry-out restaurant – [28].
Inc./Rubloff Development Group, Inc., and e) General offices – [14].
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending f) Indoor recreation – [37].
approval, presented and read. Buol moved g) Outdoor recreation – [37].
that the proof and communications be received h) Auto sales and service – [38].
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion i) Auto service centers – [34].
carried 7-0. j) Automated gas station – [18].
Jeff Markey, Hy-Vee, Inc., spoke in support of k) Self-service car wash – [8].
the amendment to the Planned Unit l) Full-service car wash – [8].
Development District. 2) Principal permitted uses for the
An Ordinance amending Appendix A (the service/warehouse portion of Asbury Plaza shall
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code be limited to:
of Ordinances for hereinafter described property a) Business services – [29].
located at the northwest corner of Asbury Road b) Office supply – [19].
and the Northwest Arterial to amend Ordinance c) Lumberyards/building material sales – [19].
No. 44-00 that established the PUD Planned d) Construction supplies, sales and service –
Unit Development District for Asbury Plaza and [19].
adopting an amended list of permitted uses, e) Moving/storage facilities – [33].
presented and read. f) Contractor shop/yard – [33].
g) Wholesale sales/distributor – [29].
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h) Freight transfer facilities –[44].
ORDINANCE NO. 41-03
i) Agricultural supply sales – [19].
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
j) Mini-warehousing – [47].
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
k) Landscaping services (not including retail
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES HEREIN-
sales as primary use) – [29].
AFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED
3) Accessory uses shall include any use
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ASBURY
customarily incidental and subordinate to the
ROAD AND THE NORTHWEST ARTERIAL TO
principal use it serves.
AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 44-99 THAT
4) Temporary use shall be limited to the
ESTABLISHED THE PUD PLANNED UNIT
following:
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR ASBURY
Any use listed as a permitted use within the
PLAZA AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED LIST
PUD District of a limited duration as established
OF PERMITTED USES.
in Section 2-5.3 and as defined in Section 8 of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the City of Dubuque Zoning Ordinance.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF [ ] Parking group – see Section 4-2 of the Zoning
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Ordinance.
Section 1. Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) F) Transfer of Ownership
of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this
hereby amended by providing for the PUD District shall include in the transfer or lease
amendment of Ordinance No. 44-99, which agreement a provision that the purchaser or
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lessee acknowledges awareness of the and communication be received and filed.
conditions authorizing the establishment of the Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
PUD District.
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G) Reclassification of Subject Property.
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF INTEREST
The City of Dubuque, Iowa, may initiate zoning
AND VACATE AN EIGHT-FOOT WIDE
reclassification proceedings to the C-3 General
UTILITY EASEMENT OVER THE BALANCE
Commercial District in accordance with Section
OF LOT 4 OF PLAZA COURT IN THE CITY OF
6 of the Zoning Ordinance if the property owner
DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
fails to complete or maintain any of the
conditions of this ordinance. Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published
H) Modifications. notice of time and place of hearing, published in
Any modifications of this Ordinance must be the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
approved by the City Council in accordance with circulation published in the City of Dubuque,
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zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 6 Iowa on this 9 day of May, 2003, the City
of the Zoning Ordinance. Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on the
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I) Recording. 19 day of May, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the Public
A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the Library Auditorium, 360 West 11 Street,
expense of the property owner with the Dubuque Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa to consider
County Recorder as a permanent record of the the proposal for the release of real estate
conditions accepted as part of this described as:
reclassification after the adoption of this An Eight-Foot Wide Utility Easement on the
ordinance. This ordinance shall be binding upon Balance of Lot 4 of Plaza Court in the City of
the undersigned and his/her heirs, successors Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, as shown on
and assigns. the Attached Exhibit A
Section 3. The foregoing amendment has Whereas, the City Council of the City of
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Dubuque, Iowa, overruled any and all
Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. objections, oral or written to the proposal to
Section 4. The foregoing amendment shall dispose of interest of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
take effect upon publication, as provided by law. in the hereinabove described real estate.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 19 day of NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
May, 2003. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
/s/Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Section 1. That the disposal of the interest of
Acceptance of Ordinance No. 41-03 the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, in
I, Mark Vondrak, representing Rubloff real property described as an eight-foot wide
Development Group, Inc. property owner, having utility easement on the Balance of Lot 4 of Plaza
read the terms and conditions of the foregoing Court in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be and the
Ordinance No. 41-03 and being familiar with the same is hereby approved for the cost of
conditions thereof, hereby accept the same and publication and filing fees.
agree to the conditions required therein. Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and
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Dated this 16 day of June, 2003. directed to execute a Release of Easement, and
/s/Mark Vondrak the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald directed to deliver said Release to Steve
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Newspaper the 27 day of June, 2003. Schmitz, upon receipt of the above fees.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
City Clerk authorized and directed to record a certified
1t 6/27 copy of this resolution in the offices of the City
Buol moved that the requirement that the Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder and
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted Dubuque County Auditor.
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on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to Passed, approved and adopted this 19 day of
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be May, 2003.
suspended and further moved final Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Vacating Petition – Utility Easement (Plaza
Court): Proof of publication on notice of hearing Quebecor World Dubuque, Inc. Development
to consider a request from Steve Schmitz and Agreement – Tax Increment Financing: Proof of
Michael White for the vacating of an eight-foot publication on notice of hearing to consider the
wide utility easement in the City of Dubuque and issuance of tax increment revenue obligations
City Manager recommending approval, for Quebecor World Dubuque, Inc., and the
presented and read. Cline moved that the proof execution of a Development Agreement and City
158 Regular Session, May 19, 2003
Manager recommending approval, presented consider a Development Agreement with the
and read. Cline moved that the proof and Adams Company for the purchase of their
communication be received and filed. property in the Port of Dubuque and relocation
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. of the company to the Dubuque Industrial Center
West and City Manager recommending
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approval, and communication from City Manager
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
to John Hendry, The Adams Company,
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
regarding the Dubuque Industrial Center West
QUEBECOR WORLD DUBUQUE, INC.
maintenance assessments, presented and read.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Cline moved that the proofs and communication
Dubuque, Iowa, after public hearing, duly be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
adopted an Urban Renewal Plan (the Plan) for Motion carried 7-0.
the Quebecor Economic Development District Rhodes (Bud) Isenhart, 8968 Quail Ridge
(the District); and Road, spoke in opposition to the City’s purchase
Whereas, the Plan provides that the City may of this property due to the current budget
undertake special financing activities, including problems the City is experiencing and suggested
loans or grants to private developers, to meet it be deferred.
the objectives of the Plan and to encourage the
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development of the District; and
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
Whereas, the City Council has determined, in
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE
accordance with Section 15A.1 of the Iowa
ADAMS COMPANY
Code, that QUEBECOR WORLD DUBUQUE,
INC. is qualified to receive such loan or grant Whereas, the City Council of the City of
assistance to assist with the expansion of its Dubuque, Iowa, after public hearing, duly
facility in the District; and adopted an Urban Renewal Plan (the Plan) for
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, the the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
City Council has held a public hearing on the Development District; and
proposition of obligating Tax Increment Revenue Whereas, the Plan provides that the City may
to assist QUEBECOR WORLD DUBUQUE, undertake special financing activities, including
INC., and has considered and overruled any and loans or grants to private developers, to meet
all objections thereto; and the objectives of the Plan and to encourage the
Whereas, it is expected that the aggregate development of the District; and
amount of the Tax Increment Revenue Whereas, the City Council has determined, in
obligations will be $142,000, more or less, due accordance with Section 15A.1 of the Iowa
to assessment increases and/or tax rate Code, that the Adams Company is qualified to
adjustments; and receive such loan or grant assistance to assist
Whereas, a Development Agreement, with the relocation and expansion of its facility in
attached hereto and by this reference made a the District; and
part hereof, sets forth the terms and conditions Whereas, pursuant to published notice, the
of the disbursement of Tax Increment Revenue City Council has held a public hearing on a
proceeds to QUEBECOR WORLD DUBUQUE, proposed Development Agreement with the
INC. Company; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Whereas, a Development Agreement, is
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF attached hereto and by this reference made a
DUBUQUE, IOWA: part hereof;
Section 1. That the form of Development NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
and Quebecor World Dubuque, Inc., attached DUBUQUE, IOWA:
hereto, is hereby approved. Section 1. That the form of Development
Section 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque
hereby authorized and directed to execute, on and the Adams Company, attached hereto, is
behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, said hereby approved.
Development Agreement. Section 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day hereby authorized and directed to execute, on
of May 2003. behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, said
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Development Agreement.
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. of May 2003.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Development Agreement – Adams Company: Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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Dubuque Area Industrial Development Section 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are
Corporation: Proof of publication on notice of hereby authorized and directed to execute, on
hearing to consider the issuance of tax behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, said First
increment revenue obligations for the Dubuque Amendment to Development Agreement.
Area Industrial Development Corporation and Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day
the execution of a First Amendment to the of May 2003.
Development Agreement relating thereto and Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
City Manager recommending approval, Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
presented and read. Markham moved that the Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
proof and communication be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.: Proof of
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publication on notice of hearing to consider the
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST
issuance of tax increment revenue obligations
AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREE-
for Heartland Financial USA, Inc., and the
MENT WITH DUBUQUE AREA INDUSTRIAL
execution of a Development Agreement and City
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Manager recommending approval, presented
Whereas, the City Council of the City of and read. Cline moved that the proof and
Dubuque, Iowa, after public hearing, duly communication be received and filed.
adopted an Urban Renewal Plan (the Plan) for Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
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Development District (the District); and
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
Whereas, the Plan provides that the City may
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HEART-
undertake special financing activities, including
LAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
loans or grants to private developers, to meet
the objectives of the Plan and to encourage the Whereas, the City Council of the City of
development of the District; and Dubuque, Iowa, after public hearing, duly
Whereas, the City Council has determined, in adopted an Urban Renewal Plan (the Plan) for
accordance with Section 15A.1 of the Iowa the Downtown Dubuque Urban Renewal District
Code, that DUBUQUE AREA INDUSTRIAL (the District); and
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is qualified to Whereas, the Plan provides that the City may
receive such loan or grant assistance to assist undertake special financing activities, including
with the construction of its facility in the District; loans or grants to private developers, to meet
and the objectives of the Plan and to encourage the
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, the development of the District; and
City Council has held a public hearing on the Whereas, the City Council has determined, in
proposition of obligating Tax Increment Revenue accordance with Section 15A.1 of the Iowa
to assist the DUBUQUE AREA INDUSTRIAL Code, that HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, and has is qualified to receive such loan or grant
considered and overruled any and all objections assistance to assist with the relocation and
thereto; and expansion of its facility in the District; and
Whereas, it is expected that the aggregate Whereas, pursuant to published notice, the
amount of the Tax Increment Revenue City Council has held a public hearing on the
obligations will be $315,000, more or less, due proposition of obligating Tax Increment Revenue
to assessment increases and/or tax rate to assist HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA, INC.,
adjustments; and and has considered and overruled any and all
Whereas, a First Amendment to Development objections thereto; and
Agreement, hereto attached and by this Whereas, it is expected that the aggregate
reference made a part hereof, sets forth the amount of the Tax Increment Revenue
terms and conditions of the disbursement of Tax obligations will be $478,000, more or less, due
Increment Revenue proceeds to the DUBUQUE to assessment increases and/or tax rate
AREA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT adjustments; and
CORPORATION. Whereas, a Development Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY attached hereto and by this reference made a
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF part hereof, sets forth the terms and conditions
DUBUQUE, IOWA: of the disbursement of Tax Increment Revenue
Section 1. That the First Amendment to proceeds to HEARTLAND FINANCIAL USA,
Development Agreement by and between the INC.
City of Dubuque and DUBUQUE AREA NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPOR-THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATION, attached hereto, is hereby approved. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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Section 1. That the form of Development
Agreement by and between the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Amendment: Proof
and Heartland Financial USA, Inc., attached of publication on notice of hearing to consider a
hereto, is hereby approved. second amendment to the Fiscal Year 2003
Section 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are budget and City Manager recommending
hereby authorized and directed to execute, on approval of the amendment, presented and
behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, said read. Michalski moved that the proof and
Development Agreement. communication be received and filed.
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
of May 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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Iowa Street Ramp Skywalk Improvement Dubuque for the complete performance of the
Project: Proofs of publication on notice of work.
hearing on plans and specifications and notice BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
to bidders on the receipt of bids, and City That upon the signing of said contract and the
Manager recommending award of the contract approval of the contractor’s bond, the City
for the Iowa Street Ramp Skywalk Improvement Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
Project to Dubuque Glass Company in the the bid deposits of the successful bidders.
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amount of $31,313, presented and read. Passed, approved and adopted this 19 day of
Markham moved that the proof and May, 2001.
communication be received and filed. Seconded Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
by Buol. Motion carried 7-0. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
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Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Michalski moved that the rules be reinstated
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Whereas, on the 7 day of April, 2003, plans, limiting discussion to the Council. Seconded by
specifications, form of contract and estimated Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
ACTION ITEMS
Iowa for the Iowa Street Ramp Skywalk
Improvement Project.
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans, Timothy Wardle Claim: Communication from
specifications, form of contract, and estimated Corporation Counsel advising that Timothy
cost was published as required by law. Wardle had requested to address the Council
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY regarding the denial of his claim against the City
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF for vehicle damage, presented and read.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Mr. Wardle spoke in support of his claim and
That the said plans, specifications, form of requested that it be reinvestigated.
contract and estimated cost are hereby Nicholson moved that the communication be
approved as the plans, specifications, form of received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
contract and estimated cost for said Motion carried 7-0.
improvements for said project.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 19 day of Fiscal Year 2004 Community Partnership (cp2)
May, 2003. Program: City Manager recommending approval
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor of the recommendation of the Community
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Development Advisory Commission for
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution. allocation of Community Partnership Program
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0. (cp2) funds, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
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filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-
AWARDING CONTRACT
0.
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
RESOLUTION NO. 181-03
submitted by contractors for the Iowa Street
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
Ramp Skywalk Improvement Project pursuant to
OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Resolution No. 115-03 and notice to bidders
(cp2) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004.
published in a newspaper published in the City
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of Dubuque, Iowa on the 11 day of April, 2003; Whereas, under the provisions of Title I of the
and Housing and Community Development Act of
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened 1974, as amended, the City of Dubuque has
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and read on the 6 day of May, 2003, and it has received Community Development Block Grant
been determined that the bid of Dubuque Glass (CDBG) funds for the development and
in the amount of $31,313.00 was the lowest bid maintenance of a viable urban community
for the furnishings of all labor and materials and through the provision of decent housing, a
performing the work as provided for in the plans suitable living environment and expanded
and specifications. economic opportunities for its residents,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY particularly those persons of low and moderate
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF income; and
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Whereas, the Community Partnership Program
Section 1. That the contract for the above (cp2) was developed in the City of Dubuque in
improvement be awarded to Dubuque Glass and response to the national goals and objectives of
the Manager be and is hereby directed to the CDBG program; and
execute a contract on behalf of the City of
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Whereas, guidelines for the implementation of Manager. Seconded by Connors. Motion
the Community Partnership Program (cp2) were carried by the following vote: Yeas: Buol, Cline,
approved and amended by the City Council. Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Duggan.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Carter Road Detention Basin – Consultant
Section 1. That the City Council hereby Selection: City Manager recommending
awards Community Partnership Program (cp2) approval of a contract with Veenstra and Kimm,
monies to the following organizations. The Inc. in the amount of $108,500 for consultant
award shall consist of a grant to the organization services for the Carter Road Detention Basin,
for the identified project and shall be for the presented and read. Michalski moved that the
amount noted below: communication be received and filed and
Tri-State Community Health Center recommendation approved. Seconded by
Community Health Center $50,000 Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Scenic Valley Agency on Aging Assistive
Devices for Elderly $10,500 Wayfinding Sign Program: City Manager
Four Oaks Inc of Iowa HEART submitting the final design for the Highway signs
$36,000 and the revised designs for the College /
Project Concern Savings Grandview, Port of Dubuque, and West End
Seniors Money $ 7,776 Tourism Districts for the Wayfinding Sign
Visiting Nurse Association Elderly Program, presented and read.
Home Based Dental Program $10,382 Council expressed appreciation to the
Audubon Elementary School Audubon Wayfinding Sign Task Force for their extra effort
Book Room For Summer School $19,947 and the new designs.
Section 2. That the City Manager is and he is Cline moved to receive and file the
hereby authorized to develop and execute communication and approve the final designs.
contracts with representatives from the Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
aforementioned organizations in accordance
with the program guidelines established for the Community Development Advisory
Community Partnership Program and with the Commission Reorganization: City Manager
regulations of the Community Development recommending approval of an amendment to the
Block Grant Program. Code of Ordinances to change the method of
Section 3. That upon execution of said selection of members to the Community
contracts, the City Manager is hereby authorized Development Advisory Commission, presented
and directed to disburse program funds in and read. Buol moved that the communication
support of the approved projects and in be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
accordance with the terms and conditions Motion carried 7-0.
established in said contracts.
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day An Ordinance Amending the Code of
of May, 2003 Ordinances, City of Dubuque, Iowa, Chapter 15,
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Community Development Section 15-46 relating
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk to membership of the Community Development
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution. Advisory Commission, presented and read.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 42-03
Phase III Architectural/Historic Survey: City
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
Manager submitting the draft report for the
ORDINANCES, CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
Phase III Architectural/Historic Survey and
CHAPTER 15, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
requesting City Council review and comment on
SECTION 15-46 RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP
the draft report, presented and read. Cline
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
moved that the communication and report be
ADVISORY COMMISSION
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Bee Branch Alignment Study – Consultant DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Selection: City Manager recommending Section 1. Section 15-46 of the City of
approval of the selection of Camp Dresser & Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
McKee to provide engineering and design amended to read as follows:
services for the Bee Branch Alignment Study at Section 15-46 Created: Composition
a cost of $249,844, presented and read. Buol There is hereby created a Community
moved to receive and file the communication Development Advisory Commission whose
and approve the recommendation of the City primary purpose shall be to provide for citizen
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participation in the development and evaluation Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa
of the City of Dubuque’s Community has considered said proposal and has
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. determined that the proposed project will
The Commission shall comprise nine members, contribute to the local economy through the
four (4) members shall be residents of census creation of over 25 new jobs for area residents;
tracts and block groups where at least 51% of and
the residents are low/moderate income persons Whereas, the Iowa Department of Economic
as determined by the United States Department Development's Community Economic
of Commerce, Bureau of the Census; four (4) Betterment Account (CEBA) was designed to
members shall be residents of the community at assist in the economic development efforts of
large; and one (1) member shall be that member local jurisdictions; and
of the Housing Commission designated by the Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa is eligible
Housing Commission. to apply for funding from the Community
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect Economic Betterment Account program.
immediately upon publication. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
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Passed, approved and adopted this 19day of THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
May 2003. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Section 1. That the filing of an application for
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk participation in the Iowa Community Economic
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Betterment Account program on behalf of Vessel
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Newspaper the 26 day of May, 2003. Systems, Inc. is approved.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Section 2. That the local match as identified in
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Buol moved that the requirement that the the CEBA application approval.
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted Section 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to to execute, and the City Manager is hereby
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed by directed to submit said application to the State of
suspended and further moved final Iowa Department of Economic Development
consideration and passage of the Ordinance. together with such documents as may be
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. required.
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Passed, approved, and adopted this 19 day
America’s River Corporation: City Manager of May, 2003.
recommending approval of the City’s Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
participation as a charter and permanent board Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
member for the America’s River Corporation, the Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
City Manager serving as the City’s Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
representative and the expenditure of up to
$7,500 as a portion of startup costs for the Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Reduction: City
Corporation, presented and read. Michalski Manager submitting recommendations on
moved that the communication be received and department targets for expense reductions and
filed and recommendation approved. Seconded revenue enhancements and identifying a
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. process to balance the Fiscal Year 2004 budget,
as required with State revenue reductions and
Vessel Systems – CEBA Application: City health insurance cost increases, and
Manager recommending approval of a communications from RSVP, Dubuque Area
Community Economic Betterment Account Labor Management Council, the Dubuque
(CEBA) program application on behalf of Vessel Humane Society and Substance Abuse Services
Systems to the Iowa Department of Economic Center regarding their Purchase of Service
Development to help fund an expansion Agreements, presented and read. Markham
program, presented and read. Michalski moved that the communications be received and
moved that the communication be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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Council requested that a worksession be
RESOLUTION NO. 182-03
scheduled after they have received the City
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING
Manager’s recommended budget reductions.
OF A COMMUNITY ECONOMIC BETTER-
MENT ACCOUNT (CEBA) APPLICATION ON COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
BEHALF OF VESSEL SYSTEMS, INC.
Whereas, Vessel Systems, Inc. has proposed Council Member Michalski reported that she
an industrial expansion in the Dubuque had recently attended the Main Street Awards
Industrial Center West; and Banquet and that the City received several
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awards and Dubuque’s collaborative efforts in
the downtown area were recognized and
applauded.
There being no further business, Buol moved
to adjourn. Seconded by Markham. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:23
P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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Approved:__________________________2003
Adopted:___________________________2003
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Mayor
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