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moved that the report be received and filed.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
Notice of Claims/Suits: Michael and Allison
PROCEEDINGS
Lott for property damage; Agnes Vorwald for
property damage, presented and read. Buol
moved that the claims be referred to the Legal
City Council, Regular Session, November 3,
Staff for investigation and report. Seconded by
2003
Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Corporation Counsel recommending settle-
ment of the claim of Agnes Vorwald for property
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
damage and directing the Finance Department
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
to issue payment, presented and read. Buol
Nicholson, City Manager Michael Van Milligen,
moved that the communication be received and
Assistant City Attorney Tim O’Brien
filed and approved settlement directing Finance
Department to issue proper payment.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
a regular session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing such matters which
Citizen Communications:
may properly come before the City Council.
Communication from Jeff and Julie Chase
requesting to purchase a portion of City-owned
Invocation was given by Reverend David
property located next to Gay Park, presented
Solberg, Wartburg Theological Seminary.
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed and referred to the City
Proclamations: Philanthropy Day (November
Manager. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
19, 2003) received by David Solberg; Hospice
carried 7-0.
Month (November, 2003) received by Carole
Communication from Steve and Judy Selchert,
Carroll; Youth Appreciation Month (November,
Steve’s Ace Hardware, requesting to purchase a
2003) received by Beverly Feldermann.
portion of City-owned property abutting 3350
John F. Kennedy Road, presented and read.
CONSENT ITEMS
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed and referred to the City Manager.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
of 10/20; Civil Service Commission of 10/10;
Communication from the residents on West
Five Flags Commission of 9/25; Historic
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16 Street requesting establishment of a
Preservation Commission of 10/16; Housing
Residential Parking Permit District in the 500
Code Appeals Board of 9/16, as amended;
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block of West 16 Street between Cornell and
Housing Commission Trust Fund Committee of
Catherine Streets, presented and read. Buol
10/17 and 10/21; Investment Oversight
moved that the communication be received and
Commission of 10/23, presented and read. Buol
filed and referred to the City Manager.
moved that the minutes be received and filed.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Request for Public Hearing - Eagle Point Bluff:
Proof of publication of City Council
Communication from Laurel Sprengelmeyer,
Proceedings of October 6, 2003, presented and
General Manager of Teesri Duniya Theatre,
read. Buol moved that the proof be received
requesting that a public hearing be held
and filed. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
regarding the condominium development project
carried 7-0.
at the end of Rhomberg Avenue, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
Printed Council Proceedings of September,
received and filed. Seconded by Michalski.
2003, presented and read. Buol moved that
Motion carried 7-0.
the proceedings be approved as printed.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission: Communication from Mary Rose
Substance Abuse Services Center Fiscal Year
Corrigan, Public Health Specialist, advising that
2004 First Quarter Report, presented and read.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Buol moved that the report be received and filed.
Commission Member William Niemann has
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
resigned and Commission Member Mark
Henning does not plan to renew his application
nd
Investment Oversight Commission’s 42
for reappointment, presented and read. Buol
Quarterly Report, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
348 Regular Session, November 3, 2003
filed. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-improvements be and the same are hereby
0. accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
Iowa Department of Transportation: Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
Communication from the Iowa Department of the contractor in the amount equal to the amount
Transportation submitting a Notice of of his contract, less any retained percentage
Environmental Assessment Availability and provided for therein, and the City shall be
Public Hearing concerning the proposed reimbursed in the amount of 30% of said
capacity improvement of US 20 in Dubuque contract amount from the Dubuque County
County from Peosta to just east of the Northwest Historical Society and 70% of said contract
Arterial, presented and read. Buol moved that amount from the Iowa Department of
the communication be received and filed. Transportation, TEA-21 Grant.
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Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of
November, 2003.
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers: Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Communication from the Brotherhood of Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Locomotive Engineers Iowa State Legislative Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Board regarding the operation of remote Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
controlled locomotives, presented and read.
RESOLUTION NO. 414-03
Michalski moved that the communication be
FINAL ESTIMATE
received and filed and referred to Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Transportation Study. Whereas, the contract for the Woodward
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0. Museum – 2002 Renovations Project, Contract
No.1 – Masonry Tuckpointing has been
School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement: completed and the City Engineer has submitted
City Manager recommending approval of an his final estimate showing the cost thereof
agreement between the City of Dubuque Police including the cost of estimates, notices and
Department and the Dubuque Community inspection and all miscellaneous costs.
School District regarding the duties and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
responsibilities of the School Resource Officers, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
presented and read. Buol moved that the DUBUQUE, IOWA:
communication be received and filed and Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
approved agreement. Seconded by Michalski. is hereby determined to be $79,579.50 and the
Motion carried 7-0. said improvement shall be paid by the City as
provided for therein, and the City shall be
Woodward Museum – 2002 Renovations reimbursed in the amount of 30% of said
Project: City Manager recommending contract amount from the Dubuque County
acceptance of the Woodward Museum – 2002 Historical Society and 70% of said contract
Renovations Project in the final contract amount from the Iowa Department of
amounts of $79,579.50 (Contract No. 1 – Transportation, TEA-21 Grant.
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Masonry Tuckpointing), $35,550 (Contract No. 4 Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of
– HVAC), $58,464 (Contract No. 5 - Plumbing November, 2003.
and Sprinkler), and $32,930 (Contract No. 6 – Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Electrical), presented and read. Buol moved Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
that the communication be received and filed. Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 413-03 RESOLUTION NO. 415-03
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the Woodward Whereas, the contract for the Woodward
Museum – 2002 Renovations Project, Contract Museum – 2002 Renovations Project, Contract
No.1 – Masonry Tuckpointing has been No. 4 – HVAC has been completed and the City
completed and the City Manager has examined Manager has examined the work and filed his
the work and filed his certificate stating that the certificate stating that the same has been
same has been completed according to the completed according to the terms of the
terms of the contracts, plans and specifications contracts, plans and specifications and
and recommends its acceptance. recommends its acceptance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA: DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the Section 1. That the recommendation of the
City Manager be approved and that said City Manager be approved and that said
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improvements be and the same are hereby improvements be and the same are hereby
accepted. accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
the contractor in the amount equal to the amount the contractor in the amount equal to the amount
of his contract, less any retained percentage of his contract, less any retained percentage
provided for therein, and the City shall be provided for therein, and the City shall be
reimbursed in the amount of 30% of said reimbursed in the amount of 30% of said
contract amount from the Dubuque County contract amount from the Dubuque County
Historical Society and 70% of said contract Historical Society and 70% of said contract
amount from the Iowa Department of amount from the Iowa Department of
Transportation, TEA-21 Grant. Transportation, TEA-21 Grant.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of
November, 2003. November, 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 416-03 RESOLUTION NO. 418-03
FINAL ESTIMATE FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract for the Woodward Whereas, the contract for the Woodward
Museum – 2002 Renovations Project, Contract Museum – 2002 Renovations Project, Contract
No. 4 – HVAC has been completed and the City No. 5 – Plumbing and Sprinkler has been
Engineer has submitted his final estimate completed and the City Engineer has submitted
showing the cost thereof including the cost of his final estimate showing the cost thereof
estimates, notices and inspection and all including the cost of estimates, notices and
miscellaneous costs. inspection and all miscellaneous costs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA: DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
is hereby determined to be $35,550.00 and the is hereby determined to be $58,464.00 and the
said improvement shall be paid by the City as said improvement shall be paid by the City as
provided for therein, and the City shall be provided for therein, and the City shall be
reimbursed in the amount of 30% of said reimbursed in the amount of 30% of said
contract amount from the Dubuque County contract amount from the Dubuque County
Historical Society and 70% of said contract Historical Society and 70% of said contract
amount from the Iowa Department of amount from the Iowa Department of
Transportation, TEA-21 Grant. Transportation, TEA-21 Grant.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of
November, 2003. November, 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 417-03 RESOLUTION NO. 419-03
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the Woodward Whereas, the contract for the Woodward
Museum – 2002 Renovations Project, Contract Museum – 2002 Renovations Project, Contract
No. 5 – Plumbing and Sprinkler has been No. 6 – Electrical has been completed and the
completed and the City Manager has examined City Manager has examined the work and filed
the work and filed his certificate stating that the his certificate stating that the same has been
same has been completed according to the completed according to the terms of the
terms of the contracts, plans and specifications contracts, plans and specifications and
and recommends its acceptance. recommends its acceptance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA: DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the Section 1. That the recommendation of the
City Manager be approved and that said City Manager be approved and that said
350 Regular Session, November 3, 2003
improvements be and the same are hereby and the City Manager has examined the work
accepted. and filed his certificate stating that the same has
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City been completed according to the terms of the
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to contract, plans and specifications and
the contractor in the amount equal to the amount recommends its acceptance.
of his contract, less any retained percentage NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
provided for therein, and the City shall be THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
reimbursed in the amount of 30% of said DUBUQUE, IOWA:
contract amount from the Dubuque County Section 1. That the recommendation of the
Historical Society and 70% of said contract City Manager be approved and that said
amount from the Iowa Department of improvement be and the same is hereby
Transportation, TEA-21 Grant. accepted.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
November, 2003. Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor the contractor in the amount equal to the amount
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk of his contract, less any retained percentage
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. provided for therein, and the City shall be
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. reimbursed in the amount of 20% of said
contract amount from the Dubuque County
RESOLUTION NO. 420-03
Historical Society and 80% of said contract
FINAL ESTIMATE
amount from the Iowa Department of
Whereas, the contract for the Woodward Transportation, TEA-21 Grant.
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Museum – 2002 Renovations Project, Contract Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of
No. 6 – Electrical has been completed and the November, 2003.
City Engineer has submitted his final estimate Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
showing the cost thereof including the cost of Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
estimates, notices and inspection and all Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
miscellaneous costs. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 422-03
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FINAL ESTIMATE
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement Whereas, the contract for the Burlington
is hereby determined to be $32,930.00 and the Northern Railroad Depot Restoration Project,
said improvement shall be paid by the City as Contract No. 13 – HVAC has been completed
provided for therein, and the City shall be and the City Engineer has submitted his final
reimbursed in the amount of 30% of said estimate showing the cost thereof including the
contract amount from the Dubuque County cost of estimates, notices and inspection and all
Historical Society and 70% of said contract miscellaneous costs.
amount from the Iowa Department of NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Transportation, TEA-21 Grant. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of DUBUQUE, IOWA:
November, 2003. Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor is hereby determined to be $110,021.67 and the
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk said improvement shall be paid by the City as
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. provided for therein, and the City shall be
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. reimbursed in the amount of 20% of said
contract amount from the Dubuque County
Railroad Depot Restoration Project: City Historical Society and 80% of said contract
Manager recommending acceptance of the amount from the Iowa Department of
completed construction contracts associated Transportation, TEA-21 Grant.
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with the Burlington Northern Railroad Depot Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of
Restoration Project, Contract No.13 - HVAC and November, 2003.
Contract No.14 – Plumbing, presented and read. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Buol moved that the communication be received Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
and filed. Seconded by Michalski. Motion Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
carried 7-0. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 421-03 RESOLUTION NO. 423-03
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the Burlington Whereas, the contract for the Burlington
Northern Railroad Depot Restoration Project, Northern Railroad Depot Restoration Project,
Contract No. 13 – HVAC has been completed Contract No. 14 – Plumbing has been completed
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and the City Manager has examined the work and read. Buol moved that the communication
and filed his certificate stating that the same has be received and filed. Seconded by Michalski.
been completed according to the terms of the Motion carried 7-0.
contract, plans and specifications and
RESOLUTION NO. 425-03
recommends its acceptance.
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Whereas, the contract for the Manson Road
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Bridge Reconstruction Project has been
Section 1. That the recommendation of the completed and the City Manager has examined
City Manager be approved and that said the work and filed his certificate stating that the
improvement be and the same is hereby same has been completed according to the
accepted. terms of the contract, plans and specifications
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City and recommends its acceptance.
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
the contractor in the amount equal to the amount THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
of his contract, less any retained percentage DUBUQUE, IOWA:
provided for therein, and the City shall be Section 1. That the recommendation of the
reimbursed in the amount of 20% of said City Manager be approved and that said
contract amount from the Dubuque County improvement be and the same is hereby
Historical Society and 80% of said contract accepted.
amount from the Iowa Department of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
Transportation, TEA-21 Grant. Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of the contractor from the Fiscal Year 2003 Street
November, 2003. Construction Fund in amount equal to the
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor amount of his contract, less any retained
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk percentage provided for therein.
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Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. November, 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 424-03
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
FINAL ESTIMATE
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Whereas, the contract for the Burlington Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Northern Railroad Depot Restoration Project,
RESOLUTION NO. 426-03
Contract No. 14 – Plumbing has been completed
FINAL ESTIMATE
and the City Engineer has submitted his final
estimate showing the cost thereof including the Whereas, the contract for the Manson Road
cost of estimates, notices and inspection and all Bridge Reconstruction Project has been
miscellaneous costs. completed and the City Engineer has submitted
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY his final estimate showing the cost thereof
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF including the cost of estimates, notices and
DUBUQUE, IOWA: inspection and all miscellaneous costs.
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
is hereby determined to be $39,583.00 and the THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
said improvement shall be paid by the City as DUBUQUE, IOWA:
provided for therein, and the City shall be Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
reimbursed in the amount of 20% of said is hereby determined to be $1,035,078.70 and
contract amount from the Dubuque County the said amount shall be paid from the Fiscal
Historical Society and 80% of said contract Year 2003 Street Construction Fund of the City
amount from the Iowa Department of of Dubuque, Iowa.
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Transportation, TEA-21 Grant. Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of November, 2003.
November, 2003. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
First and Main Street Lighting Project: City
Manson Road Bridge Reconstruction Project: Manager recommending acceptance of the First
City Manager recommending acceptance of the and Main Street Historical Lighting Project as
Manson Road Bridge Reconstruction Project as completed by A&G Electric Company of
completed by Taylor Construction, Inc., in the Dubuque, Iowa, in the final contract amount of
final contract amount of $819,628.66, presented $118,247.05, presented and read. Buol moved
352 Regular Session, November 3, 2003
that the communication be received and filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 429-03
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 427-03
Whereas, the contract for the Tanzanite Drive
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Paving Project has been completed and the City
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Whereas, the contract for the 1 and Main Manager has examined the work and filed his
Street Historical Lighting Project has been certificate stating that the same has been
completed and the City Manager has examined completed according to the terms of the
the work and filed his certificate stating that the contract, plans and specifications and
same has been completed according to the recommends its acceptance.
terms of the contract, plans and specifications NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
and recommends its acceptance. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY DUBUQUE, IOWA:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Section 1. That the recommendation of the
DUBUQUE, IOWA: City Manager be approved and that said
Section 1. That the recommendation of the improvement be and the same is hereby
City Manager be approved and that said accepted.
improvement be and the same is hereby BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
accepted. Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City the contractor from the Road Use Tax Fund in
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to amount equal to the amount of his contract, less
the contractor from the Street Construction Fund any retained percentage provided for therein.
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and the Road Use Tax Fund in amounts equal to Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of
the amount of his contract, less any retained November, 2003.
percentage provided for therein. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
November, 2003. Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 430-03
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
FINAL ESTIMATE
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Whereas, the contract for the Tanzanite Drive
RESOLUTION NO. 428-03
Paving Project has been completed and the City
FINAL ESTIMATE
Engineer has submitted his final estimate
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Whereas, the contract for the 1 and Main showing the cost thereof including the cost of
Street Historical Lighting Project has been estimates, notices and inspection and all
completed and the City Engineer has submitted miscellaneous costs.
his final estimate showing the cost thereof NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
including the cost of estimates, notices and THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
inspection and all miscellaneous costs. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF is hereby determined to be $444,032.53 and the
DUBUQUE, IOWA: said amount shall be paid from the Road Use
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement Tax Fund of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
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is hereby determined to be $137,332.80 and the Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of
said amount shall be paid from the Street November, 2003.
Construction Fund and the Road Use Tax Fund Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
November, 2003. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Site Package II, Interior Walkways Project: City
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. Manager recommending acceptance of the
Mississippi River Discovery Center Wetland Site
Tanzanite Drive Paving Project: City Manager Package II, Interior Walkways Project – Contract
recommending acceptance of the Tanzanite No. 4 in the final contract amount of $24,238,
Drive Paving Project as completed by Flynn presented and read. Buol moved that the
Company, Inc., in the final contract amount of communication be received and filed. Seconded
$200,385.01, presented and read. Buol moved by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Regular Session, November 3, 2003 353
RESOLUTION NO. 431-03
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Whereas, the contract for the Mississippi River
Discovery Center Wetland Site Package II, Designation of Fiscal Officers – Electronic
Interior Walkways Project – Contract No. 4 - Investment Transactions: City Manager
Electrical has been completed and the City recommending approval of the designation of
Manager has examined the work and filed his fiscal officers to sign checks and drafts and to
certificate stating that the same has been execute electronic investment transactions with
completed according to the terms of the Treasury Direct on behalf of the City of
contracts, plans and specifications and Dubuque, presented and read. Buol moved
recommends its acceptance. that the communication be received and filed.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RESOLUTION NO433-03
DUBUQUE, IOWA: .
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN
Section 1. That the recommendation of the
DESIGNATED FISCAL OFFICERS OF THE
City Manager be approved and that said
CITY OF DUBUQUE TO EXECUTE
improvements be and the same are hereby
ELECTRONIC INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
accepted.
WITH TREASURY DIRECT ON BEHALF OF
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
the contractor in the amount equal to the amount Whereas, the City of Dubuque has established
of his contract, less any retained percentage a book-entry account with Treasury Direct; and
provided for therein, and the City shall be Whereas, the City of Dubuque invests short-
reimbursed in the amount of 20% of said term funds in the U.S. Treasury securities
contract amount from the Dubuque County through Treasury Direct; and
Historical Society and 80% of said contract Whereas, the City of Dubuque can improve
amount from the Iowa Department of cash management through electronic processing
Transportation, TEA-21 Grant. provided by Treasury Direct; and
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of Whereas, the City Council has determined that
November, 2003. the fiscal officers who may execute electronic
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor investment transactions with Treasury Direct on
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk behalf of the City of Dubuque are Finance
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Director, Assistant Finance Director and Budget
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 432-03
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FINAL ESTIMATE
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Whereas, the contract for the Mississippi River The Finance Director, Assistant Finance
Discovery Center Wetland Site Package II, Director and Budget Director are hereby
Interior Walkways Project – Contract No. 4 - authorized to execute electronic investment
Electrical has been completed and the City transactions with Treasury Direct on behalf of
Engineer has submitted his final estimate the City of Dubuque.
showing the cost thereof including the cost of Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of
estimates, notices and inspection and all November, 2003.
miscellaneous costs. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
RESOLUTION NO. 434-03
is hereby determined to be $24,238.00 and the
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN
said improvement shall be paid by the City as
DESIGNATED FISCAL OFFICERS OF THE
provided for therein, and the City shall be
CITY OF DUBUQUE TO EXECUTE CHECKS
reimbursed in the amount of 20% of said
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
contract amount from the Dubuque County
IOWA
Historical Society and 80% of said contract
amount from the Iowa Department of Whereas, the City of Dubuque deposits certain
Transportation, TEA-21 Grant. funds in local commercial banking institutions;
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of and
November, 2003. Whereas, these commercial banking
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor institutions require authorization by the City
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Council for certain fiscal officers to sign such
checks and drafts; and
354 Regular Session, November 3, 2003
Whereas, the City Council has determined that Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program:
the fiscal officers who may sign checks and City Manager recommending approval of the
drafts on behalf of the City of Dubuque are publication of a Notice of Intent to Request
Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director and Release of Funds for the Lead-Based Paint
Budget Director. Hazard Reduction Grant Program, presented
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY and read. Buol moved that the communication
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF be received and filed. Seconded by Michalski.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Motion carried 7-0.
Section 1. The Finance Director, Assistant
RESOLUTION NO. 436-03
Finance Director and Budget Director are hereby
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLI-
authorized to sign checks and drafts on behalf of
CATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO
the City of Dubuque.
REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR LEAD-
Section 2. That the foregoing fiscal officers
BASED PAINT HAZARD REDUCTION GRANT
are also hereby authorized to sign the
PROGRAM.
authorization cards from the commercial banking
institutions. Whereas, the City of Dubuquewill enter into a
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of
November, 2003. Housing and Urban Development, Office of
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control,
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk providing for a Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Grant; and
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. Whereas, pursuant to the rules and regulations
as promulgated by the U.S. Department of
RESOLUTION NO. 435-03
Housing and Urban Development, an
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY
environmental review has been processed for
OF DUBUQUE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant
EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN BANK ACCOUNT
Program; and
INFORMATION AND MAKE TRANSFERS
Whereas, based on said environmental
BETWEEN CITY OF DUBUQUE BANK
review, the Housing and Community
ACCOUNTS WITHIN A BANKING
Development Department has determined that
INSTITUTION
said project is categorically excluded under HUD
Whereas,the City of Dubuque maintains regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from the National
accounts with local banking institutions; and Environmental Policy Act requirements; and
Whereas,the banking institutions require Whereas, a Notice of Intent to Request
authorization by the City Council for City Release of Funds for said program will be
employees other than those designated on published in a newspaper of general circulation;
account signature cards to obtain bank account and
information and transfer funds between City Whereas, any and all comments received as a
accounts at that institution; and result of such notice will be duly considered
Whereas,the City Council has determined that before proceeding with a Request for Release of
the City employees who may obtain bank Funds.
account information and transfer funds between NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
accounts within a banking institution are the THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Finance Department Account Clerks, Cheryl L. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Steckel, and Mary Jo Gerardy. Section 1. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY authorized and directed to publish a Notice of
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF intent to Request Release of Funds for the
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Grant
Section 1.The Finance Department’s Account Program and to make the Environmental Review
Clerks, Cheryl L. Steckel, and Mary Jo Gerardy, Record for said projects available for public
are hereby authorized to obtain bank account inspection and comment until 5:00 p.m. on
information on all City of Dubuque accounts and November 13, 2003. Such notice shall be in the
to transfer funds between the City’s accounts form of Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a
within a banking institution. Transfers shall be part hereof.
authorized via telephone or written request. Section 2. That the environmental review
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day record for the project shall be placed on file in
of November , 2003. the Housing and Community Development
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Department, 1805 Central, and Health Services,
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk 300 Main, Dubuque, Iowa where said record
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. may be examined and copied by any interested
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. party.
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Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque entered into
Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to a Development Agreement with The Adams
submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Company on May 19, 2003, which Development
Urban Development seven (7) days after Agreement included the purchase of the
publication of appropriate notice a Request for following described real property in Dubuque
Release of Funds to undertake the said project. County, Iowa by the City of Dubuque:
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Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of Lot 1 in Adams Company’s 2 Addition, in the
Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent to City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the
assume the status of a responsible federal recorded Plat thereof
official under the National Environmental and;
Protection Act, insofar as the provisions of the WHEREAS, the terms of the Development
said Act apply to the U.S. Department of Agreement have now been met.
Housing and Urban Development NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
responsibilities for review, decision making, and THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
action assumed and carried out by the City of DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Dubuque as to environmental issues. 1. The City of Dubuque hereby accepts the
Section 5. That the Mayor of the City of Deed from The Adams Company, a copy of
Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent in his which is attached hereto.
official capacity as Mayor and on behalf of the 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and
City of Dubuque, to accept the jurisdiction of the directed to record this Resolution and the Deed
federal courts if an action is brought to enforce with the Dubuque County Recorder.
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responsibilities in relation to environmental Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of
review, decision-making and action. November, 2003.
Section 6. That the Mayor of the City of Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Dubuque is and he is hereby authorized and Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
directed to execute a certification pertaining to Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
the environmental review procedures. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of
November 2003. Four Mounds Foundation: City Manager
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor recommending approval of a letter of support for
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk the Four Mounds Foundation to fundraise to
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. carry out their mission of preserving the Four
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. Mounds Estate and making it available to the
public for educational purposes, presented and
Request to Demolish: Historic Preservation read. Buol moved that the communication be
Commission recommending approval of a received and filed and approved
request to demolish a second story catwalk at recommendation. Seconded by Michalski.
1598 Central Avenue, presented and read. Motion carried 7-0.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed and approved recommendation. Gronen Adaptive Reuse: Communication from
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. the Historic Preservation Commission reiterating
their support for applications for low-income
Quarterly Investment Report: City Manager housing tax credits as well as federal and state
submitting the Quarterly Investment Report for historic tax credits for rehabilitation projects by
the quarter ending September 30, 2003, Gronen Adaptive Reuse, presented and read.
presented and read. Buol moved that the Buol moved that the communication be received
communication be received and filed. Seconded and filed. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. carried 7-0.
Adams Company – Acceptance of Deed: Civil Service Commission: Civil Service
Corporation Counsel recommending acceptance Commission submitting the certified list for the
of the deed for certain real estate from the position of Water Meter Repairworker I,
Adams Company, presented and read. Buol presented and read.
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7- October 28, 2003
0. Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
RESOLUTION NO. 437-03
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the 2003
ACCEPTING THE DEED TO CERTAIN REAL
Code of Iowa, an examination for the position of
ESTATE IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA FROM
Water Meter Repairworker I was given on
THE ADAMS COMPANY
October 8, 2003. We hereby certify that the
individuals listed below have passed this written
356 Regular Session, November 3, 2003
examination and the vacancy for this position Molo Oil Company Big 10 Mart Car Wash+
should be made from this list and that this list is (Sunday Sale) 1875 JFK Rd
good for two (2) years from above date. Aldi Inc. Aldi # 30
WATER METER REPAIRWORKER I 2160 Holiday Dr
Loras Mauer Steven Gerardy Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of
Michael Hocking Mark Wild November, 2003.
Jeffrey Mathewson Darren Nauman Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Robert Cigrand, Jr. Steven Czipar Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Robert Evans Steven Hoff Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Richard Myers Jerry Kirton Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Joel Detrick Randall Stecher
RESOLUTION NO. 439-03
Kevin Welsh Terry Arensdorf
Robert Barry Duane Schreiber Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses
Robert Boge Mark Hildebrand have been submitted to this Council for approval
Robert Kemp Michael Spoerl and the same have been examined and
Jennifer Becker Dale Burkle approved; and
Christopher Kennedy Kevin Merkes Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such
Jason Mouring Richard Marr applicants were inspected and found to comply
John Richman Tony Donovan with the State Laws and all City Ordinances
Joseph Breson Chuck Kaas relevant thereto and they have filed proper
Steven Pfeiffer Dennis Richey bonds.
Kevin Smith Jeffrey Simons NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Respectfully submitted, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
/s/ Merle Duehr, Chairperson DUBUQUE, IOWA:
/s/ Loras Kluesner That the Manager be authorized to cause to be
/s/ Richard Wertzberger issued the following named applicants a Liquor
Civil Service Commission License.
Buol moved that the communication be CLASS “C” BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
received and filed and made a matter of record. Sun’s Corp Yen Ching Rest.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0. 926 Main St.
Raysan Corp. Bridge Restaurant+
Business License Refund: Request of Eagle (Sunday Sale) 31 Locust St
Food Centers, Inc. (2050 John F. Kennedy CLASS ‘E” LIQUOR LICENSE
Road) for a refund of their cigarette license in Aldi Inc. Aldi # 30
the amount of $50.00, presented and read. 2160 Holiday Dr
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Buol moved that the communication be received Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of
and filed and approved refund. Seconded by November, 2003.
Michalski. 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 Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 438-03
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Whereas, applications for Beer Permits have
been submitted and filed to this Council for
approval and the same have been examined Cooper Development Company, LLC – Tax
and approved: and Increment Financing: City Manager
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by recommending approval of Cooper Development
such applicants were inspected and found to Company’s application for Property Tax Rebates
comply with the Ordinances of the City and have for Historic Properties and that a public hearing
filed proper bonds. be set for November 17, 2003 and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY communication from the Historic Preservation
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Commission recommending approval of Cooper
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Development Company’s application for
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be Property Tax Rebates for Historic Properties,
issued the following named applicants a Beer presented and read. Cline moved that the
Permit. communications be received and filed.
CLASS “B” BEER Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
J.& P. O’Hara Inc. Happy Joe’s Ice Cream &
RESOLUTION NO. 440-03
Pizza+(Sunday Sale) 855 Century
FIXING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
CLASS “C” BEER PERMIT
ON THE ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL
Iowa Oil Company IOCO Speede Shoppe #
TAX INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS
93+(Sunday Sale) 3270 Dodge
Regular Session, November 3, 2003 357
AND A PROPERTY TAX REBATE
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO WITH
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
COOPER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AND
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
set Public Hearing for 11/17/03 at a meeting to
THEREOF.
commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public library
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice
advisable that the City of Dubuque, Iowa, should in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by
issue Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
obligations, as authorized by Chapter 403 of the
Code of Iowa
, and enter into a Property Tax Heritage Trail Extension Project from the
Rebate Agreement relating thereto with Cooper Heron Pond Wetlands to the Dubuque Jaycees
Development Company, for the purpose of Trail: City Manager recommending initiation of
carrying out a project as hereinafter described; the bidding process for the Heritage Trail
and Extension Project from the Heron Pond
Whereas, before said obligation may be Wetlands to the Dubuque Jaycees Trail and
approved, Section 403.9 of the Code of Iowa setting a public hearing for December 1, 2003,
requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of presented and read. Cline moved that the
such proposed action and of the time and place communication be received and filed. Seconded
of the meeting at which the City Council by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
proposes to take action thereon and to receive
RESOLUTION NO. 441-03
oral and/or written objections from any resident
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
or property owner of said City to such action.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
DUBUQUE, IOWA: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Section 1. That the City Council meet in the DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Auditorium of the Carnegie-Stout Public Library That the proposed plans, specifications, form
in Dubuque, Iowa, at 6:30 p.m. on the 17th day of contract and estimated cost for the Heritage
of November, 2003, for the purpose of taking Trail Extension Project from the Heron Pond
action on the matter of the issuance of Urban Wetlands to the Dubuque Jaycees Trail, in the
Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations estimated amount $388,015.36 are hereby
and the approval of a Property Tax Rebate approved and ordered filed in the office of the
Agreement relating thereto with Cooper City Clerk for public inspection.
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Development Company, the proceeds of which Passed, adopted and approved this 3 day of
will be used to carry out certain of the special November, 2003.
financing activities described in the Urban Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Renewal Plan for the DowntownUrban Renewal Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
District, including the funding of property tax Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
rebates for the rehabilitation of historic Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
structures to said developer pursuant to a
RESOLUTION NO. 442-03
Property Tax Rebate Agreement entered into
FIXING DATE OF HEARING
with Cooper Development Company under the
ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
terms and conditions of said Urban Renewal
Plan. It is expected that the aggregate amount of Whereas, the City Council of the City of
the Tax Increment Revenue obligations will be Dubuque, Iowa has given its preliminary
$93,000 but that amount may vary due to approval on the proposed plans, specifications,
Property Tax Rebate increases and tax rate and form of contract and placed same on file in
adjustments. the office of the City Clerk for public inspection
Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to of the Heritage Trail Extension Project from the
cause at least one publication to be made of a Heron Pond Wetlands to the Dubuque Jaycees
notice of said meeting, in a legal newspaper, Trail.
printed wholly in the English language, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
published at least once weekly, and having THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
general circulation in said City. Said publication DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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to be not less than four clear days nor more than That a Public Hearing will be held on the 1
twenty days before the date of said public day of December, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the
hearing on the issuance of said obligations. Public Library Auditorium at which time
Section 3. That the notice of the proposed interested persons may appear and be heard for
action to issue said obligations shall be in or against the proposed plans and
substantially the form attached hereto. specifications, form of contract and cost of said
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of improvement, and the City Clerk be and is
November 2003. hereby directed to cause a notice of time and
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RESOLUTION NO. 444-03
place of such hearing to be published in a
RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE MINIMUM
newspaper having general circulation in the City
REQUIREMENTS, COMPETITIVE CRITERIA,
of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be not less
AND OFFERING PROCEDURES FOR
than four days nor more than twenty days prior
DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN REAL
to the day fixed for its consideration. At the
PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
hearing, any interested person may appear and
ICE HARBOR URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT;
file objections to the proposed plans,
(2) DETERMINING THAT THE LEASE
specifications, contract, or estimated cost of the
SUBMITTED BY RIVERSIDE BASEBALL, LLC
improvement.
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SATISFIES THE OFFERING REQUIREMENTS
Passed, adopted and approved this 3 day of
WITH RESPECT TO THE REAL PROPERTY
November, 2003.
AND IMPROVEMENTS AND DECLARING THE
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVE THE LEASE WITH RIVERSIDE
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
BASEBALL, LLC IN THE EVENT THAT NO
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
COMPETING PROPOSALS ARE SUBMITTED;
RESOLUTION NO. 443-03 AND (3) SOLICITING COMPETING
ORDERING BIDSPROPOSALS
.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, did on March 4, 2002, adopt an Amended and
IOWA: Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Ice Harbor
That the Heritage Trail Extension Project from Urban Renewal District (the “Plan”) for the
the Heron Pond Wetlands to the Dubuque Urban Renewal Area described therein; and
Jaycees Trail is hereby ordered to be advertised Whereas, such Plan provides, among other
for bids for construction. things, for the disposition of properties for
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount private development purposes as a proposed
of the security to accompany each bid shall be in economic development action; and
an amount which shall conform to the provisions Whereas, Riverside Baseball, LLC
of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved as a (“Developer”) has submitted to the City a
part of the plans and specifications heretofore proposal for the leasing of certain real property
adopted. and improvements hereinafter described for the
That the City Clerk is hereby directed to operation and management of a Class A
advertise for bids for the construction of the baseball team at the stadium facility to be
improvements herein provided, to be published constructed as described therein (the “Lease”),
in a newspaper having general circulation in the together with the request that this property be
City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be made available for lease as rapidly as possible;
less than four days nor more than forty-five days and
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on Whereas, in order to establish reasonably
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the 18 day of November, 2003. Bids shall be competitive bidding procedures for the
opened and read by the City Clerk at said time disposition of the property in accordance with
and will be submitted to the Council for final the statutory requirements of Chapter 403, Code
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action at 6:30 p.m. on the 1 day of December, of Iowa, 2003, specifically, Section 403.8, and to
2003. assure that the City extends a full and fair
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Passed, adopted and approved this 3 day of opportunity to all developers interested in
November, 2003. submitting a proposal, a summary of submission
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor requirements and minimum requirements and
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk competitive criteria for the property offering is
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. included herein; and
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Whereas, said Developer has tendered the
Lease with the City, attached hereto as Exhibit
Disposition of Real Property to Riverside “A”; and
Baseball, LLC: City Manager recommending Whereas, to recognize both the firm proposal
adoption of a resolution initiating disposition by for disposition of the real property and
lease of real property and improvements located improvements already received by the City, as
in the Port of Dubuque (Ice Harbor Urban described above, and to give full and fair
Renewal District) to Riverside Baseball, LLC., opportunity to other developers interested in
presented and read. Cline moved that the submitting a proposal for the use of the property,
communication be received and filed. Seconded this Council should by this Resolution:
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. 1) Set the fair market value of the real
property for uses in accordance with the Urban
Renewal Plan;
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2) Approve the minimum requirements and Section 3. That the Lease by and between the
competitive criteria included herein; City and the Developer be and is hereby
3) Approve as to form the Lease attached approved as to form for the purposes hereinafter
hereto as Exhibit “A”; stated.
4) Set a date for receipt of competing Section 4. That for the purpose of defining the
proposals and the opening thereof; offering of the Stadium Property for lease, said
5) Declare that the proposal submitted by Lease shall be deemed to be illustrative of the
Developer satisfies the minimum requirements terms acceptable to the City with respect to:
of the offering, and that in the event no other a) Annual lease payments;
qualified proposal is timely submitted that the b) Construction of leasehold improvements;
City Council intends to approve such proposal c) City participation;
and authorize the City Manager to sign the d) Developer obligations;
Lease; and direct publication of notice of said e) General terms and conditions
intent; Section 5. That the Lease submitted by the
6) Approve and direct publication of a notice Developer satisfies the requirements of the
to advise any other person of the opportunity to offering and, in the event that no other qualified
compete for lease of the real property and proposals are timely submitted, that the City
improvements on the terms and conditions set Council intends to accept and approve the
forth herein; Lease.
7) Declare that in the event another qualified Section 6. That it is hereby determined that
proposal is timely submitted and accepted, the Developer possesses the qualifications,
another and future notice will be published on financial resources and legal ability necessary to
the intent of the City to enter into the resulting lease the Stadium Property and to manage and
contract, as required by law. operate such in the manner proposed by this
Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the offering in accordance with the Plan.
best interest of the City and the Plan to act as Section 7. That the annual lease payments for
expeditiously as possible to lease the real the Stadium Property offered by the Developer
property and improvements as set forth herein. be and are hereby found and determined to be
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the fair market value of the leasehold interest
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF being conveyed.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 8. That the City Clerk shall receive
Section 1. That the real property and and retain for public examination the attached
improvements described in Exhibit “B” attached Lease submitted by the Developer and, in the
hereto located in the Port of Dubuque and event no other qualified proposals are timely
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delineated generally by 5 Street on the south, submitted, shall resubmit the same to the City
Bell Street on the east and the railroad tracks on Council for final approval and execution upon
the north and west (the “Stadium Property”) shall expiration of the notice hereinafter prescribed.
be offered for lease in accordance with the Section 9. That the action of the City Council
terms and conditions contained in this be considered to be and does hereby constitute
Resolution. notice to all concerned of the intention of this
Section 2. That it is hereby determined that in Council, in the event that no other qualified
order to qualify for consideration for selection, proposals are timely submitted, to accept the
any person must submit a proposal which meets proposal of the Developer to lease the Stadium
these minimum requirements: Property and to approve the Lease by and
a) Contains an agreement to lease the between City and Developer.
Stadium Property at not less than fair market Section 10. That the official notice of this
value established herein; offering and of the intent of the City, in the event
b) Contains a commitment to lease the no other qualified proposals are timely
Stadium Property for use by a Class A baseball submitted, to approve the Lease, shall be a true
team; copy of this Resolution, but without the
c) Sets out or provides to the satisfaction of attachments referred to herein.
the City Council the proposed developer’s Section 11. That the City Clerk is authorized
experience with similar baseball stadium and directed to secure immediate publication of
operation and team management; said official notice in the Telegraph Herald, a
Sets out or provides to the satisfaction of the newspaper having a general circulation in the
City Council the experience of the principals and community, by publication of the text of this
key staff who are directly engaged in Resolution without attachments on or before the
performance of contract obligations in carrying 6th day of November, 2003.
out projects of similar scale and character; and Section 12. That written proposals for the
Meets, at a minimum, the terms and conditions lease of the Stadium Property will be received
of the Lease submitted by the Developer. by the City Clerk at or before 10:00 a.m.,
December 5, 2003 in the Office of the City Clerk,
360 Regular Session, November 3, 2003
located on the first floor at City Hall, Dubuque, the communication be received and filed.
Iowa 52001. Each proposal will be opened at Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
the hour of 10:00 a.m. in City Hall, Dubuque,
RESOLUTION NO. 445-03
Iowa on December 5, 2003. Said proposals will
RESOLUTION FIXING DATES FOR
then be presented to the City Council at 6:30
MEETINGS ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A
p.m., December 15, 2003, at a meeting to be
LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF
held in the Auditorium of the Carnegie-Stout
NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 GENERAL
Public Library, Dubuque, Iowa.
FUND CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF THE CITY
Section 13. That such offering shall be in
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR
substantial conformance with the provisions of
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
Section 403.8, Code of Iowa, requiring
reasonable competitive bidding procedures as Whereas, it is deemed necessary and
are hereby prescribed, which method is hereby advisable that the City of Dubuque, Iowa should
determined to be the appropriate method for provide for the authorization of a Loan
making the Stadium Property available for lease. Agreement and the issuance of General Fund
Section 14. That the required documents for Capital Loan Notes to the amount of not to
the submission of a proposal shall be in exceed $15,000,000 as authorized by Section
substantial conformity with the provisions of this 384.24A, Code of Iowa, as amended, for the
Resolution. purpose of providing funds to pay costs of
Section 15. That the City Clerk is hereby improving certain real property and carrying out
nominated and appointed as the agent of the the project as hereinafter described; and
City of Dubuque, Iowa to receive proposals for Whereas, the Loan Agreement and Notes shall
the lease of the Stadium Property at the date be payable from the general fund of the City;
and according to the procedure hereinabove and
specified for receipt of such proposals and to Whereas, before a Loan Agreement may be
proceed at such time to formally acknowledge authorized and General Fund Capital Loan
receipt of each of such proposals by noting the Notes issued to evidence the obligations of the
receipt of same in the Minutes of the Council; City thereunder, it is necessary to comply with
that the City Manager is hereby authorized and the provisions of the Code of Iowa, as amended,
directed to make preliminary analysis of each and to publish a notice of the proposal and of
such proposal for compliance with the minimum the time and place of a discussion meeting at
requirements established by this Council which the Council will discuss whether to take
hereinabove. For each proposal that satisfies additional action for the authorization of the
these requirements, the City Council shall judge Loan Agreement and Notes and to receive oral
the strength of the proposal by the competitive and/or written objections from any resident or
criteria established hereinabove. The City property owner of the City to such action.
Council shall then make the final evaluation and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
selection of the proposals. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
Section 16. That in the event another qualified IOWA:
proposal is timely submitted and accepted by Section 1. That this Council meet in the
the City, another and further notice shall be Auditorium, Carnegie-Stout Public Library,
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published of the intent of the City of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, at 6:30 o’clock P.M. on the 17
Iowa, to enter into the resulting contract, as day of November, 2003, for the purpose of
required by law. conducting a discussion meeting and public
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of hearing on the matter of the authorization of a
November, 2003. Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor exceed $15,000,000 General Fund Capital Loan
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Notes to evidence the obligations of the City
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution. thereunder, the proceeds of which will be used
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. to pay costs of the acquisition, construction and
equipping of a minor league baseball stadium
Authorization of a Loan Agreement and facility and related improvements.
Issuance of Not to Exceed $15,000,000 General Section 2. That this Council meet in the
fund Capital Loan Notes: City Manager Auditorium, Carnegie-Stout Public Library,
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recommending adoption of a Resolution Fixing Dubuque, Iowa at 4:30 o’clock P.M. on the 18
Dates for Meetings: for discussion of day of December, 2003 for the purpose of taking
authorization of a Loan Agreement and the additional action on the proposal to enter into
issuance of not to exceed $15,000,000 General said Loan Agreement and issue said Notes for
Fund Capital Loan Notes of the City of Dubuque, the foregoing purpose, said meeting being held
Iowa and providing for publication of notice no sooner than thirty days following the
thereof, presented and read. Cline moved that discussion meeting referred to in Section 1
hereof.
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Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby This Notice is given by order of the City Council
directed to cause at least one publication to be of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as provided by
made of a notice of said discussion meeting, in a Section 384.24A of the Code of Iowa, as
legal newspaper, printed wholly in the English amended.
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language, published at least once weekly, and Dated this 5 day of November, 2003.
having general circulation in said City, said /s/ Jeanne F. Schneider
publication to be not less than ten clear days City Clerk, Dubuque, Iowa
before the date of said discussion meeting on (End of Notice)
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the proposed issuance of said Notes. Passed, approved and adopted this 3day of
Section 4. The notice of the proposed action November, 2003.
shall be in substantially the following form: Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Notice Of Discussion Meeting To Be Held By Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
The City Council Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
On The Matter Of The Proposed Authorization Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Of A Loan Agreement And The Issuance Of Not
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
To Exceed $15,000,000 General Fund Capital
Loan Notes, And The Public Hearing On The
Authorization And Issuance Thereof Appointments to the following Boards /
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City Commissions:
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, will hold a Environmental Stewardship Advisory Com-
discussion meeting and public hearing on the mission: (One youth member for a one-year
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17 day of November, 2003, at 6:30 o’clock term and two 3-year terms through 10/1/06):
P.M. in the Auditorium, Carnegie-Stout Public Applicants: Stephanie Beecher (Youth); Andrea
Library, Dubuque, Iowa, at which meeting the Bixler, Joseph D. Suarez. Markham moved that
Council will discuss and consider whether to Stephanie Beecher be appointed to the Youth
take additional action for the authorization of a position which will expire 6/1/04 and that Andrea
Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to Bixler and Joseph D. Suarez be appointed to
exceed $15,000,000 General Fund Capital Loan three year terms which will expire 10/1/06.
Notes, in order to pay costs of the acquisition, Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
construction and equipping of a minor league Historic Preservation Commission: (One
baseball stadium facility and related unexpired term through 7/1/05 for Old Main
improvements. The proposed Loan Agreement District; two 3-year terms through 7/1/06 for At-
and Notes would be payable from the general Large) Applicants: James E. Gibbs (At-Large);
fund of the City. Principal and interest due from Matthew Lundh (At-Large); Angella Marlatt (At-
the general fund of the City on the proposed Large); David C. Stuart (At-Large). Angela
Loan Agreement and all other loan agreements Marlatt conveyed that she is withdrawing her
in force on the date of authorization will not application. Vote on the appointments was as
exceed ten percent of the last certified general follows: Buol voted for Gibbs and Stuart. Cline
fund budget amount. voted for Gibbs and Stuart. Connors voted for
At the above meeting, the Council shall Gibbs and Stuart; Duggan voted for Gibbs.
receive oral or written objections from any Markham voted for Gibbs and Stuart. Michalski
resident or property owner of the City to the voted for Gibbs and Stuart. Nicholson voted for
above action. Following said discussion Gibbs and Stuart. Therefore, James E. Gibbs
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meeting the City Council will meet on the 18 and David C. Stuart were appointed to three
day of December, 2003, at 4:30 o’clock P.M. in year terms which will expire 7/1/06.
Conference Room B, City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa
PUBLIC HEARINGS
at which meeting the Council may take
additional action for the authorization of said
Loan Agreement and the issuance of said Notes Michalski moved to suspend the rules to allow
to evidence the obligations of the City anyone present to speak. Seconded by
thereunder. Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
At any time before the end of a thirty day
period following the discussion meeting to be Sale of City Property – Medical Associates
held on November 17, 2003, a petition, asking Subdivision: Proof of publication on notice of
that the question of entering into said Loan hearing to consider a request from Oak Park
Agreement and issuing such Notes be submitted Place of Dubuque, LLC, the developer of Lot 10
to the legal voters of said City, may be filed with of Medical Associates Subdivision, to purchase
the City Clerk of said City in the manner Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Medical Associates
provided by Section 362.4 of the Code of Iowa, Subdivision and City Manager recommending
pursuant to the provisions of Section 384.24A of approval, presented and read. Markham moved
the Code of Iowa. that the proof and communication be received
362 Regular Session, November 3, 2003
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion Manager recommending approval, presented
carried 7-0. and read. Michalski moved that the proof and
Bob Hartig, representing Oak Park Dubuque communication be received and filed and
LLC, spoke requesting the sale of this property. approved recommendation. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 446-03
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY
Buol moved that the rules be reinstated limiting
INTEREST IN LOTS 1, 2, AND 3 OF MEDICAL
discussion to the Council. Seconded by Cline.
ASSOCIATES SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE
Motion carried 7-0.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY,
IOWA ACTION ITEMS
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published
notice of time and place of hearing, published in Special Election on Capital Improvements
the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general Reserve Fund and Levy: City Manager
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, recommending that a special election on the
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Iowa on this 24 day of October, 2003, the City establishment of a Capital Improvement
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on the Reserve Fund and levy for a baseball stadium
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3 day of November, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the be approved for December 16, 2003 and
Public Library Auditorium, 360 West 11 Street, communication from Dubuque Main Street in
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa to consider support of the special election, presented and
the proposal for the sale of real estate described read. Buol moved that the communications be
as: received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Medical Associates Motion carried 7-0.
Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Dubuque,
RESOLUTION NO. 447-03
Dubuque County, Iowa
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A SPECIAL
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
CITY ELECTION ON THE PROPOSITION OF
Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objections,
ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
oral or written to the proposal to sell such real
RESERVE FUND AND LEVYING AN ANNUAL
estate, except for easement as noted.
TAX FOR SUCH FUND
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Dubuque, Iowa, has deemed it necessary to call
Section 1. That the sale of City of Dubuque for a special City election on the proposition of
real property described as Lots 1, 2, and 3 of establishing a capital improvements reserve
Medical Associates Subdivision No. 3 in the City fund under Section 384.7 of the Code of Iowa,
of Dubuque, Iowa to Oak Park Place of and levying an annual tax for said fund upon all
Dubuque, LLC,be and the same is hereby the taxable property in the City, for the purpose
approved for the cost of surveying, platting, title of accumulating monies to finance the cost of
search, publication, and filing fees. Conveyance the acquisition, construction, improving and
shall be by Quit Claim Deed. equipping of a new baseball stadium; and
Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and WHEREAS, the Telegraph Herald is a legal
directed to execute a Quit Claim Deed, and the newspaper, printed wholly in the English
City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and language, as defined by Section 618.3 of the
directed to deliver said deed of conveyance to Code of Iowa, and is published in said City and
Oak Park Place of Dubuque, LLC,upon receipt of general circulation therein:
of the purchase price in full. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
authorized and directed to record a certified DUBUQUE, IOWA:
copy of this resolution in the offices of the City Section 1. That there is hereby called a special
Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder and City election on Tuesday, the 16th day of
Dubuque County Auditor. December, 2003, at which election there shall
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of be submitted to the registered voters of said City
November, 2003. the following question, to-wit:
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor "Shall the City of Dubuque, Iowa establish a
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk capital improvements reserve fund and certify
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution. taxes to be levied for such fund against all
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. taxable property within the City, in addition to all
other taxes, in the amount of thirty-four cents
2003 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant ($.34) per thousand dollars ($1,000) of taxable
Funds: Proof of publication on notice of hearing value in any one year for a period not to exceed
to consider acceptance of the 2003 Local Law twenty (20) years, commencing with the levy of
Enforcement Block Grant award and City taxes for collection in the fiscal year beginning
Regular Session, November 3, 2003 363
July 1, 2004 and continuing for nineteen (19) Vision Iowa Application: City Manager
additional years thereafter, for the purpose of recommending approval of the submission of a
accumulating moneys to pay costs of the Vision Iowa application in the amount of $3.6
acquisition, construction, improving and million for a baseball stadium, presented and
equipping of a new baseball stadium?" read. Cline moved that the communication be
Section 2. That the voting place or places for received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
said election, and the hours the polls shall be Motion carried 7-0.
opened and closed shall be as set out in the
RESOLUTION NO. 448-03
notice of election, said notice to be prepared and
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING
approved by the County Commissioner of
OF A VISION IOWA APPLICATION AND
Elections.
COMMITTING THE LOCAL MATCH FOR THE
Section 3. That the form of ballot to be used at
PROJECT
said election shall be of the type authorized by
the Code of Iowa that will permit the use of Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa
electronic counters and will be in substantially has identified the redevelopment of the Port of
the form set forth in the Notice of Election. That, Dubuque as a high priority, and
if more than one public measure shall be Whereas, the Riverside Baseball, LLC has
submitted to the electors at the time of the said announced their intention to locate a minor
election, all such measures shall be printed league professional baseball team in Dubuque,
upon one ballot. subject to the execution of a lease agreement
Section 4. That the Election Board for the for a new baseball stadium; and
voting precinct or precincts shall be appointed Whereas, Dubuque Initiatives, a private, non-
by the County Commissioner of Elections, not profit corporation whose mission is the
less than 15 days before the date of said redevelopment of Downtown Dubuque, has
election, a certified copy of which appointment completed a feasibility study, preliminary cost
shall be officially placed on file in the office of estimates, and schematic layouts of a baseball
the Clerk of said City. stadium on property in the Port of Dubuque; and
Section 5. That the Auditor of Dubuque has recommended a financing plan to the City,
County, Iowa, being the County Commissioner including Vision Iowa funding; and
of Elections, is hereby directed to publish the Whereas, the Iowa Legislature has created the
notice of election once in the Telegraph Herald Vision Iowa program, which supports projects
being a legal newspaper, printed wholly in the that expand the cultural, recreational, and
English language, as defined by Section 618.3 entertainment opportunities in the state;
of the Code of Iowa, published in said City and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
of general circulation therein, said publication to THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
be not less than four clear days nor more than DUBUQUE, IOWA:
twenty days prior to the date of said election. Section 1. That the filing of an application for
Section 6. That the County Commissioner of $3,600,000 for Vision Iowa funding for a new
Elections shall cause to be prepared all such baseball stadium project is hereby approved.
ballots and election registers and other supplies Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby
as may be necessary for the proper and legal authorized to execute, and the City Manager is
conduct of said election. The Clerk is hereby hereby directed to submit a Notification of Intent
authorized and directed to cooperate with said to Apply, and the full application to the Vision
Commissioner of Elections and to do and Iowa Board together with other attachments as
prepare all necessary matters in order to make may be required.
said election legal and valid. Section 3. That the City assures that balance
Section 7. That the Clerk is hereby directed to of the funding required for the baseball stadium
file a certified copy of this Resolution in the project will be arranged for and provided by the
office of the County Commissioner of Elections, City.
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which filing shall also constitute the "written Passed, approved, and adopted this 3 day of
notice" to the County Commissioner of Elections November 2003.
of the election date required to be given by the Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
governing body under the provisions of Chapter Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
47 of the Code of Iowa. Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED, this 3rd day of Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
November, 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Library Board of Trustees: Communication
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk from Thomas A. Tully, President of the
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Carnegie-Stout Public Library Board of Trustees,
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. requesting a work session with the City Council
to discuss the proposed Library renovation
/restoration project, presented and read.
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Michalski moved that the communication be removal to stay if the property owner signs a lien
received and filed and directed the City Manager waiver and allowing the installation of limestone
to schedule a work session after 1/1/04 and curb and gutters at the property owner’s
before the budget process begins. Seconded by expense. Seconded by Connors. Motion
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. carried 7-0.
Chestnut Street (Highland to Cox) Warehouse Demolition Districts: Commun-
Reconstruction Project (Tabled on 10/20/03): ication from the Historic Preservation
Nicholson moved that this matter be removed Commission requesting City Council direction
from the table. Seconded by Michalski. Motion regarding Warehouse Demolition Districts,
carried 7-0. presented and read. Chris Olson, Vice President
Communication from the Historic Preservation of the Historic Preservation Commission,
Commission regarding the Chestnut Street explained the request. Michalski moved that this
Reconstruction Project and City Manager matter be tabled until completion of the
recommending award of the contract for the downtown master plan. Seconded by Buol.
Chestnut Street (Highland to Cox) Motion carried 7-0.
Reconstruction Project to WC Stewart
Construction Co., in the amount of $471,823.09, Street Banners in Historic Districts:
offering to leave trees if a lien waiver is signed, Communication from the Historic Preservation
and requesting Council direction on brick Commission requesting that in the future the
crosswalks and the limestone curb and gutter, Commission be allowed to serve as an advisory
presented and read. Buol moved that the design review body to the City Council on the
communications be received and filed. design, size and composition of street banners
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0. located in the historic districts, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
RESOLUTION NO. 449-03
be received and filed and referred to Staff.
AWARDING CONTRACT
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Chestnut Street Legislative Issues: City Manager
(Highland to Cox) Reconstruction Project recommending approval of the City of
pursuant to Resolution No. 340-03 and notice to Dubuque’s 2004 Legislative Issues, presented
bidders published in a newspaper published in and read. Cline moved that the communication
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the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 19 day of be received and filed and approved
September, 2003. recommendation. Seconded by Connors.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened Motion carried 7-0.
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and read on the 9 day of October, 2003, and it
has been determined that the bid of WC Stewart U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Construction Co. of Dubuque, Iowa, in the Development: Communication from the U.S.
amount of $471,823.09 was the lowest bid for Department of Housing and Urban Development
the furnishings of all labor and materials and advising that the City’s overall progress for
performing the work as provided for in the plans Program Year 2002 was successful, presented
and specifications. and read. Michalski moved that the
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY communication be received and filed and
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF congratulated City staff. Seconded by Connors.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Motion carried 7-0.
That the contract for the above improvement
be awarded to WC Stewart Construction Co. Awards:
and the Manager be and is hereby directed to International Economic Development Council
execute a contract on behalf of the City of 2003 Honorable Mention Partnership Award
Dubuque for the complete performance of the presented to the City of Dubuque in recognition
work. of the America’s River Partnership;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Communication from the National League of
That upon the signing of said contract and the Cities congratulating the City of Dubuque on
approval of the contractor’s bond, the City winning Honorable Mention in the Partnership
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return category of the 2003 Economic Development
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders. Awards presented by the International Economic
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Passed, approved and adopted this 3 day of Development Council and communication from
November, 2003. the Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor advising that the Mississippi Riverwalk Phase II
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk project has been selected as the recipient of the
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution and Recreational Trails/Golf Cart Paths Category
with the conditions allowing trees targeted for Award for 2003, presented and read.
Regular Session, November 3, 2003 365
Nicholson moved that the communications be
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion Approved:__________________________2004
carried 7-0.
Adopted:___________________________2004
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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Nicholson advised that the January 19 ______________________________________
Council meeting will conflict with the presidential Mayor
caucuses. Nicholson moved that the time of the
1/19/04 meeting be changed to commence at ______________________________________
3:00 P.M. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
carried 7-0. ______________________________________
PUBLIC INPUT
______________________________________
Katie Krieg, President of Dubuque Initiatives, ______________________________________
distributed the press release about the proposed
baseball stadium. ______________________________________
Walt Pregler, 2966 Shiras, representing the
Dubuque Boat Club, questioned whether the ______________________________________
relocation of the maintenance shop of the Water Council Members
Department would result in eminent domain and
loss of business in the area around the boat Attest:
club. City Manager Van Milligen responded that
this was not the case. ______________________________________
City Clerk
At 7:56 P.M. Markham moved to go into
Closed Session – Pending Litigation – Chapter
21.5(1)(c) 2003 Code of Iowa. Seconded by
Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
At 8:27 Council reconvened Regular Session
stating staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, Markham
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Buol. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:28
P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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Motion carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at
CITY COUNCIL
7:40 p.m.
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
City Council, Special Session, November 10,
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2003
Council Met at 6:30 P.M. in the Public Library
Auditorium
Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Cline, Council
Approved:__________________________2004
Members Buol, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, City Manager Van Milligen,
Adopted:___________________________2004
Corporation Counsel Lindahl.
Absent: Mayor Duggan
______________________________________
Mayor Pro-Tem Cline read the call and stated
Mayor
this is a Special Session of the City Council
called for the purpose of discussing the Fiscal
______________________________________
Year 2004 Operating Budget.
______________________________________
Discussion on departments in the following
order: Airport, Building Services, Cable TV, City
______________________________________
Clerk, City Council, City Manager’s Office, Civic
Center, Economic Development, Emergency
______________________________________
Communication, Emergency Management,
Engineering, Finance, Fire, Health,
______________________________________
Housing/Community Development, Human
Rights, Information Services, Legal, Library,
______________________________________
Operations and Maintenance, Parking System,
Council Members
Parks, Planning Services, Police, Purchase of
Services, Recreation, Transit, Water Plant,
Attest:
Water Pollution Control Plant.
______________________________________
In response to a question, staff explained that
City Clerk
“seasonal employees” are used in various
departments when additional help is needed for
a limited amount of time (i.e., yard waste
collection, lifeguards). It was also explained that
“enterprise funds” (i.e., water, parking) are those
departments that are 100% self-supporting.
Council Member Markham requested that
Council be provided with a sheet for each
department/division detailing the amount of
property tax support, federal assistance, etc. the
department receives.
Council commended staff on the amount of
work that is done and questioned whether there
was sufficient staff support for all of the projects
being undertaken.
Consensus was reached that at the next
regular City Council meeting there would be a
discussion of what the Council expected for
Fiscal Year 2005 departmental budget
presentations.
There being no further business, Markham
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Connors.
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DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Special Session, November 12,
Approved:__________________________2004
2003
Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. at
Adopted:___________________________2004
the Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members Buol,
Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson,
______________________________________
City Manager Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel
Mayor
Lindahl
______________________________________
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a special session of the City Council called for
______________________________________
the purpose of discussing legislative issues.
______________________________________
The City Council, County Board of
Supervisors, School Board Members, and
______________________________________
representatives of the Holy Family Catholic
School System met with area legislators to
______________________________________
discuss issues of concern for the upcoming
legislative session.
______________________________________
Council Members
There being no further business, upon
consensus meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Attest:
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider
______________________________________
City Clerk
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for vehicle damage; Scott Spensley for property
damage; Lori Weig for property damage,
CITY COUNCIL
presented and read. Buol moved that the
OFFICIAL
claims and suits be referred to the Legal Staff for
PROCEEDINGS
investigation and report. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
City Council, Regular Session, November 17,
2003
Corporation Counsel advising that the
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
following claims have been referred to Public
the Library Auditorium
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Coghlan,
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Kukankos, Cook LLC for personal injury of
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Trevor Hingtgen; Yvonne Collins for personal
Nicholson, City Manager Michael Van Milligen,
injury; Farner Bocken Company for vehicle
Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl
damage; Gregory Jelinek, Jr. for personal injury
and Corporation Counsel recommending
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
settlement of the claim of Lori Weig for property
a regular session of the City Council called for
damage and directing that the Finance
the purpose of discussing such matters which
Department issue payment, presented and
may properly come before the City Council.
read. Buol moved that the communications be
received and filed and approved
Invocation was given by Reverend Andrew
recommendations and Finance Department to
Eagan, Pastor of St. Thomas of Canterbury
issue proper payment. Seconded by Markham.
Anglican Church.
Motion carried 7-0.
Proclamation: Hunger and Homelessness
Eagle Point Bluffs: Communication from
Awareness Week received by Reverend Andrew
Brenda Palmer regarding the Eagle Point Bluffs
Eagan.
and the condominium project, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
CONSENT ITEMS
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council
of 10/30, 11/3 and 11/10; Electrical Code Board
Request to Purchase City Property:
of 11/3; Historic Preservation Commission of
Communication from Roger and Ann Pickel
10/23; Housing Code Appeals Board of 10/21;
requesting to purchase a portion of Lot 1 of
Park and Recreation Commission of 10/14;
Clark’s Subdivision No. 2 for the cost of
Zoning Advisory Commission of 10/1; Zoning
surveying and platting fees, plus $1.00,
Board of Adjustment of 10/29, presented and
presented and read. Buol moved that the
read. Buol moved that the minutes be received
communication be received and filed and
and filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion
referred to the City Manager. Seconded by
carried 7-0.
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Proofs of publication of City Council
Tri-State Community Health Center:
Proceedings for October 20, 2003 and List of
Communication of City Manager Michael C. Van
Claims and Summary of Revenues for month
Milligen to the Bureau of Primary Health Care in
ending September 30, 2003, presented and
support of the Tri-State Community Health
read. Buol moved that the proofs be received
Center’s application for a federally qualified
and filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion
community health center, presented and read.
carried 7-0.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed and approved letter of support.
Finance Director submitting the City of
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Financial Reports for month ending
October 31, 2003, presented and read. Buol
Adams Company vs. City of Dubuque:
moved that the communication and report be
Corporation Counsel advising that the Adams
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Company has dismissed its lawsuit against the
Motion carried 7-0.
City, presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
Notice of Claims/Suits: Coghlan, Kukankos,
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Cook LLC for personal injury of Trevor Hingtgen;
Farner Bocken Company for vehicle damage;
Iowa Department of Economic Development:
Yvonne Collins for personal injury; Gregory
Communication from the Iowa Department of
Jelinek, Jr. for personal injury; Delbert C. Keuter
Economic Development advising that on
Regular Session, November 17, 2003 369
October 16, 2003, the Iowa Department of Iowa Department of Economic Development –
Economic Development approved the Grant Contract for Downtown Planning: City
Community Economic Betterment Account Manager recommending approval of an
Application (CEBA) for Shepherd Incorporated, extension to the Iowa Department of Economic
presented and read. Buol moved that the Development grant contract for downtown
communication be received and filed. Seconded planning, presented and read. Michalski moved
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. that the communication be received and filed
and approved recommendation for extension to
Proposed Baseball Stadium: Two June 30, 2004. Seconded by Buol. Motion
communications from citizens urging a “no” vote carried 7-0. Staff was directed to schedule a
on the referendum and one communication work session regarding the Downtown Plan.
regarding the location of the stadium with a
response from the City Manager regarding the Burlington Northern Railroad Depot
proposed location, presented and read. Buol Restoration Project – Acceptance: City Manager
moved that the communication be received and recommending acceptance of the Burlington
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-Northern Railroad Depot Project – Contract #2 –
0. Roof, Gutters and Downspouts, as completed by
A & G Electric Company in the final contract
Kopp’s John F. Kennedy Addition No. 2 – Final amount of $78,430.86, presented and read.
Plat: Zoning Advisory Commission Buol moved that the communication be received
recommending approval of the final plat of John and filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion
F. Kennedy Addition No. 2 as requested by Lyle carried 7-0.
Kopp, presented and read. Buol moved that the
RESOLUTION NO. 451-03
communication be received and filed. Seconded
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Whereas, the contract for the Burlington
RESOLUTION NO. 450-03
Northern Railroad Depot Restoration Project,
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
Contract No. 15A – Electrical has been
OF KOPP’S JFK ADDITION NO. 2 IN THE
completed and the City Manager has examined
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
the work and filed his certificate stating that the
Whereas, there has been filed with the City same has been completed according to the
Clerk a Final Plat of Kopp’s JFK addition No. 2; terms of the contract, plans and specifications
and and recommends its acceptance.
Whereas, said plat provides Lots 2 and 4 with NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
0 feet of lot frontage, where 50 feet of lot THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
frontage is required; and DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined Section 1. That the recommendation of the
by the Zoning Advisory Commission and had its City Manager be approved and that said
approval endorsed thereon; and improvement be and the same is hereby
Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined accepted.
by the City Council and they find that it conforms BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
to the statutes and ordinances relating thereto. Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the contractor in the amount equal to the amount
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF of his contract, less any retained percentage
DUBUQUE, IOWA: provided for therein, and the City shall be
Section 1. That Section 42-19(b) of the reimbursed in the amount of 20% of said
Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow Lots contract amount from the Dubuque County
2 and 4 with 0 feet of lot frontage, where 50 feet Historical Society and 80% of said contract
of lot frontage is required. amount from the Iowa Department of
Section 2. That the Final Plat of Kopp’s JFK Transportation, TEA-21 Grant.
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Addition No. 2 is hereby approved, and the Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and November, 2003.
directed to endorse the approval of the City of Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Dubuque, Iowa upon said Final Plat. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
November 2003. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 452-03
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
FINAL ESTIMATE
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Whereas, the contract for the Burlington
Northern Railroad Depot Restoration Project,
Contract No. 15A – Electrical has been
370 Regular Session, November 17, 2003
completed and the City Engineer has submitted of said improvement is hereby determined to be
his final estimate showing the cost thereof $93,490.00 and the said improvement shall be
including the cost of estimates, notices and paid by the City as provided for therein, and the
inspection and all miscellaneous costs. City shall be reimbursed in the amount of 30% of
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY said contract amount from the Dubuque County
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Historical Society and 70% of said contract
DUBUQUE, IOWA: amount from the Iowa Department of
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement Transportation, TEA-21 Grant.
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is hereby determined to be $78,430.86 and the Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
said improvement shall be paid by the City as November, 2003.
provided for therein, and the City shall be Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
reimbursed in the amount of 20% of said Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
contract amount from the Dubuque County Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Historical Society and 80% of said contract Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
amount from the Iowa Department of
RESOLUTION NO. 454-03
Transportation, TEA-21 Grant.
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FINAL ESTIMATE
Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
November, 2003. Whereas, the contract for the Woodward
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Museum – 2002 Renovations Project, Contract
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk No. 2 – Roof, Gutters and Downspouts has been
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. completed and the City Engineer has submitted
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. his final estimate showing the cost thereof
including the cost of estimates, notices and
Woodward Museum – 2002 Renovations inspection and all miscellaneous costs.
Project – Contract #2 – Acceptance: City NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Manager recommending acceptance of THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Woodward Museum – 2002 Renovations Project DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Contract #2 as completed by T & K Roofing and Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
Sheet Metal Company in the final contract is hereby determined to be $93,490.00 and the
amount of $93,490, presented and read. Buol said improvement shall be paid by the City as
moved that the communication be received and provided for therein, and the City shall be
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-reimbursed in the amount of 30% of said
0. contract amount from the Dubuque County
Historical Society and 70% of said contract
RESOLUTION NO. 453-03
amount from the Iowa Department of
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Transportation, TEA-21 Grant.
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Whereas, the contract for the Woodward Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
Museum – 2002 Renovations Project, Contract November, 2003.
No. 2 – Roof, Gutters and Downspouts has been Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
completed and the City Manager has examined Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
the work and filed his certificate stating that the Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
same has been completed according to the Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
terms of the contracts, plans and specifications
and recommends its acceptance. Abstract of Votes: Submittal of the Abstract of
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Votes for the November 3, 2003 City Council
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF election, presented and read. Buol moved that
DUBUQUE, IOWA: the Abstract of Votes be received and filed.
Section 1. That the recommendation of the Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager be approved and that said
improvements be and the same are hereby Legislative Correspondence: Communication
accepted. of City Manager to Senators Charles Grassley
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City and Tom Harkin urging them to oppose efforts to
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to pass damaging legislation as a part of an
the contractor in the amount equal to the amount appropriations bill, to oppose attempts to limit
of his contract, less any retained percentage debate, and to support the amendment offered
provided for therein, and the City shall be by Senators Carper and Alexander to extend the
reimbursed in the amount of 30% of said present moratorium to 2005, presented and
contract amount from the Dubuque County read. Buol moved that the communication be
Historical Society and 70% of said contract received and filed and approved letters.
amount from the Iowa Department of Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Transportation, TEA-21 Grant.
Regular Session, November 17, 2003 371
Letter of Support – Cabela’s Walleye NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Tournament: City Manager recommending THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
approval of a letter supporting the efforts of the DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce and the That the Manager be authorized to cause to be
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark to attract issued the following named applicants a Beer
the 2005 Cabela’s National Walleye Tournament Permit.
to Dubuque, presented and read. Buol moved CLASS “C” BEER PERMIT
that the communication be received and filed Rainbo Oil Company Kwik Stop Food Mart+
and approved recommendation. Seconded by (Sunday Sale) 2297 University Av
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Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day
of November, 2003.
Letter of Appreciation: Communication from Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Mary Ann Kress, Alverno Apartments, Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
expressing appreciation to the Council for their Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
good work in guiding the City, especially Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
regarding Wal-Mart, presented and read. Buol
RESOLUTION NO. 457-03
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses
0. have been submitted to this Council for approval
and the same have been examined and
Iowa’s Mississippi River Trail Plan: City approved; and
Manager recommending approval of the Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such
submittal of comments to the Iowa Department applicants were inspected and found to comply
of Transportation regarding the Iowa Mississippi with the State Laws and all City Ordinances
River Trail Plan, presented and read. Buol relevant thereto and they have filed proper
moved that the communication be received and bonds.
filed and approved recommendation. Seconded NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Business Licenses: That the Manager be authorized to cause to be
issued the following named applicants a Liquor
RESOLUTION NO. 455-03
License.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY CLASS “C” BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Aragon Tap, Inc. Aragon Tap +
DUBUQUE, IOWA: (Sunday Sale) 1103 Iowa St
That the following having complied with the DM Sports Bar, Inc Jumpers Sports Bar & Grill+
provisions of law relating to the sale of (Sunday Sale) 2600 Dodge St
Cigarettes within the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be Point Restaurant, Inc Point Restaurant+
granted a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette (Sunday/Outdoor Sale) 2370 Rhomberg
Papers within said City. SPECIAL CLASS “C” LIQUOR
NEW Mandarin Garden Buffet, Inc Mandarin Garden
DM Sports Bar, Inc. Jumpers Sports BarBuffet+(Sunday Sale) 55 JFK Rd
2600 Dodge St CLASS “B” WINE
Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day P.S. I Love You, Inc. P.S. I Love You
of November, 2003. 730 Main St
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk of November, 2003.
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 456-03
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
BEER
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Whereas, applications for Beer Permits have
been submitted and filed to this Council for
approval and the same have been examined St. Celia Street – Request to Vacate: City
and approved: and Manager recommending that a public hearing be
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by set for December 1, 2003 to consider a request
such applicants were inspected and found to from Damian F. Arensdorf for the vacating of a
comply with the Ordinances of the City and have portion of the alley north of Hillcrest Road and
filed proper bonds. west of St. Celia Street behind his residence at
2117 St. Celia Street, presented and read.
Markham moved that the communication be
372 Regular Session, November 17, 2003
PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion
DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
carried 7-0.
Whereas, Damian F. Arensdorf has requested
RESOLUTION NO. 458-03
the vacating of a part of the existing alley in
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF
Block 1 of Sunset Park Subdivision No. 3 in the
PROPOSED VACATED PART OF THE
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
EXISTING ALLEY IN BLOCK 1 OF SUNSET
Whereas, William Burger, Land Surveyor, has
PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF
prepared and submitted to the City Council a
DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
plat showing the vacated portion of the existing
Whereas, there has been presented to the City alley in Block 1 of Sunset Park Subdivision No. 3
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a plat in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
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dated the 4 day of November, 2003, prepared and assigned lot numbers thereto, which
by William Burger, Land Surveyor, describing hereinafter shall be known and described as Lot
the proposed vacated portion of the existing 1A of Block 1 in Sunset Park Subdivision No. 3
alley in Block 1 of Sunset Park Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa;
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
and Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and Dubuque, Iowa has determined that a part of the
statutes pertaining thereto. existing alley in Block 1 of Sunset Park
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF is no longer required for public use, except for
DUBUQUE, IOWA: utility easements as noted, and vacating of said
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Section 1. That the plat dated 4 day of portion of the existing alley in Block 1 of Sunset
November, 2003, prepared by William Burger, Park Subdivision No. 3 known as Lot 1A of
Land Surveyor, relative to the real estate Block 1 in Sunset Park Subdivision No. 3, in the
hereinabove described be and the same is City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa should
hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk be approved.
be and they are hereby authorized and directed NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
to execute said plat for and on behalf of the City THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
of Dubuque, Iowa. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 2. The City of Dubuque reserves unto Section 1. That the real estate described as
itself a perpetual easement including the right of Lot 1A of Block 1 in Sunset Park Subdivision No.
ingress and egress thereto, for the purpose of 3, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
erecting, installing, constructing, reconstructing, Iowa, be and the same is hereby vacated.
repairing, owning, operating, and maintaining Section 2. The City of Dubuque reserves unto
water, sewer, drainage, gas, telephone, t.v., itself a perpetual easement including the right of
cable, and electric lines as may be authorized by ingress and egress thereto, for the purpose of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the Plat erecting, installing, constructing, reconstructing,
of Survey of Lot 1A of Block 1 in Sunset Park repairing, owning, operating, and maintaining
Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, water, sewer, drainage, gas, telephone,
Dubuque County, Iowa. television cable, fiber optics, and electric lines as
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby may be authorized by the City of Dubuque,
authorized and directed to file said plat and Iowa, as shown on the Plat of Survey of Lot 1A
certified copy of this resolution in the office of of Block 1 in Sunset Park Subdivision No. 3 in
the Recorder in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
November, 2003. November, 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution. Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
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Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. newspaper this 24day of November, 2003.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
An Ordinance Vacating a part of the existing 1t 11/24
alley in Block 1 of Sunset Park Subdivision No. 3 Markham moved that the requirement that a
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
presented and read. on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
suspended and further moved final
ORDINANCE NO. 84-03
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
ORDINANCE VACATING A PART OF THE
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
EXISTING ALLEY IN BLOCK 1 OF SUNSET
Regular Session, November 17, 2003 373
RESOLUTION NO. 459-03
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
and set this for Public Hearing on 12/1/03 at a
CITY INTEREST IN LOT 1A OF BLOCK 1 IN
meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public
SUNSET PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE
library auditorium and that the City Clerk publish
CITY OF DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY,
notice in the manner prescribed by law.
IOWA
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Whereas, Damian F. Arensdorf has requested
the vacating of a part of the existing alley in Seippel Road Water Main Extension Project:
Block 1 of Sunset Park Subdivision No. 3 in the City Manager recommending initiation of the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and bidding process for the Seippel Road Water
Whereas, William Burger, Land Surveyor, has Main Extension Project and setting a public
prepared and submitted to the City Council a hearing for December 15, 2003, presented and
plat showing the vacated portion of the existing read. Markham moved that the communication
alley in Block 1 of Sunset Park Subdivision No. 3 be received and filed. Seconded by Cline.
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa Motion carried 7-0.
and assigned lot numbers thereto, which
RESOLUTION NO. 460-03
hereinafter shall be known and described as Lot
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
1A of Block 1 in Sunset Park Subdivision No. 3
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa;
and Whereas, the proposed plans, specifications
Whereas, the City Council of the City of and form of contract for the installation of
Dubuque, Iowa has determined that this part of approximately 1,400 feet of 16 inch ductile iron
the existing alley in Block 1 of Sunset Park water main along Seippel Road in the estimated
Subdivision No. 3 is no longer required for public amount of $95,600 dollars have been prepared
use, except for utility easements as noted, and by IIW Engineers of Dubuque Iowa.
vacating and sale of said portions of alleys and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
streets known as Lot 1A of Block 1 in Sunset THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Park Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Dubuque County, Iowa should be approved. Section 1. The proposed plans, specifications
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY and form of contract are approved and ordered
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
DUBUQUE, IOWA: inspection.
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day
dispose of its interest in Lot 1A of Block 1 in of November, 2003.
Sunset Park Subdivision No. 3 in the City of Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Section 2. That the conveyance of Lot 1A of Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Block 1 in Sunset Park Subdivision No. 3 in the Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, to the
RESOLUTION NO. 461-03
Damian F. Arensdorf be contingent upon the
FIXING DATE FOR HEARING
payment of $1.00, plus the cost of surveying,
ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
platting, and publication and filing fees.
Section 3. The City of Dubuque reserves unto Whereas, the City Council of the City of
itself a perpetual easement including the right of Dubuque, Iowa has given it preliminary approval
ingress and egress thereto, for the purpose of on the proposed plans, specifications, and form
erecting, installing, constructing, reconstructing, of contract and placed same on file in the office
repairing, owning, operating, and maintaining of the City Clerk for public inspection of the
water, sewer, drainage, gas, telephone, construction of approximately 1,400 feet of 16”
television cable, fiber optics, and electric lines as ductile iron water main along Seippel Road with
may be authorized by the City of Dubuque, Iowa accessories.
as shown on the Plat of Survey of Lot 1A of NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Block 1 in Sunset Park Subdivision No. 3 in the THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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Section 4. That the City Clerk be and is hereby That on the 15 day of December, 2003 a
authorized and directed to cause a notice of public hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the
intent to dispose of said real estate to be Public Library Auditorium at which time
published in the manner as prescribed by law. interested persons may appear and be herd for
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Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of or against the proposed plans and
November, 2003. specifications, form of contract and cost of said
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor improvement, and the City Clerk be and is
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk hereby directed to cause a notice of time and
place of such hearing to be published in a
374 Regular Session, November 17, 2003
RESOLUTION NO. 463-03
newspaper having general circulation in the City
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be not less
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
than four days nor more than twenty days prior
to the day fixed for this consideration. At the NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
hearing, any interested person may appear and THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
file objections to the proposed plans, DUBUQUE, IOWA:
specifications, contract, or estimated cost of the That the proposed plans, specifications, form
improvement. of contract and estimated cost for the Eagle
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Passed, adopted, and approved this 17 day Valley Subdivision Water Main and Service Line
of November, 2003. Extension Project in the estimated amount of
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor $75,000 are hereby approved and ordered filed
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk in the office of the City Clerk for public
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution. inspection.
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Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Passed, adopted and approved this 17 day of
November, 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 462-03
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
ORDERING BIDS
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE,IOWA:
RESOLUTION NO. 464-03
Section 1. That the installation of
FIXING DATE OF HEARING
approximately 1,400 feet of 16 inch ductile iron
ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
water main along Seippel Road 1,400 feet of 6
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
inch ductile iron with accessories is hereby
Dubuque, Iowa has given its preliminary
ordered to be advertised for bids for
approval on the proposed plans, specifications,
construction.
and form of contract and placed same on file in
Section 2. That the amount of the security to
the office of the City Clerk for public inspection
accompany each bid shall be in amount which
of the Eagle Valley Subdivision Water Main and
shall conform to the provisions of the notice to
Service Line Extension Project.
bidders hereby approved as part of the plans
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
and specifications heretofore adopted.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Section 3. That the City Clerk is hereby
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
directed to advertise for bids for the construction
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That a public hearing will be held on the 15
of the improvement herein provided to be
day of December, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. in the
published in a newspaper having general
Public Library Auditorium at which time
circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
interested persons may appear and be heard for
notice shall not be less than four days nor more
or against the proposed plans and
than twenty days prior to the receipt of said bids
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specifications, form of contract and cost of said
at 2:00 p.m. on the 4 day of December, 2003.
improvement, and the City Clerk be and is
Bids shall be opened and read by the City Clerk
hereby directed to cause a notice of time and
at said time and will be submitted to the Council
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place of such hearing to be published in a
for the final action at 6:30 p.m. on the 15 day of
newspaper having general circulation in the City
December, 2003.
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of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be not less
Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
than four days nor more than twenty days prior
November, 2003.
to the day fixed for its consideration. At the
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
hearing, any interested person may appear and
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
file objections to the proposed plans,
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
specifications, contract or estimated cost of the
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
improvement.
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Passed, adopted and approved this 17 day of
Eagle Valley Subdivision Water Main and
November, 2003.
Service Line Extension Project: City Manager
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
recommending initiation of the bidding process
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
for the Eagle Valley Subdivision Water Main and
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Service Line Extension Project and setting a
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
public hearing for December 15, 2003,
presented and read. Markham moved that the
RESOLUTION NO. 465-03
communication be received and filed. Seconded
ORDERING BIDS
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Regular Session, November 17, 2003 375
That the Eagle Valley Subdivision Water Main An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
and Service Line Extension Project is hereby Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
ordered to be advertised for bids for of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
construction. described property located west of Radford
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Road and south of Saratoga Road from AG
amount of the security to accompany each bid Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family
shall be in an amount which shall conform to the Residential District, presented and read.
provisions of the Notice to Bids hereby approved
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
as a part of the plans specifications heretofore
ORDINANCE NO. 85-03
adopted.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
That the City Clerk is hereby directed to
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
advertise for bids for the construction of the
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
improvements herein provided, to be published
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
in a newspaper having general circulation in the
BED PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF
City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be
RADFORD ROAD AND SOUTH OF
less than four days nor more than forty-five days
SARATOGA ROAD FROM AG
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on
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AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-
the 4 day of December, 2003. Bids shall be
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
opened and read by the City Clerk at said time
and will submitted to the Council for final action NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
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at 6:30 p.m. on the 15 day of December, 2003. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Passed, adopted and approved this 17th day DUBUQUE, IOWA:
of November, 2003. Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution. the hereinafter-described property from AG
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family
Residential District, to wit:
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Lot 2 Siegert Farm No. 2, and to the centerline
of the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City
Applicants are invited to address the Council of Dubuque, Iowa.
regarding their desire to serve on the following Section 2. The foregoing amendment has
Boards/Commissions: heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Commission (One 3-Year Term to Expire Iowa.
10/1/05): Applicant: Wayne Klostermann. No Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
one spoke. immediately upon publication, as provided by
Housing Commission (One 3-Year Term to law.
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Expire 8/17/04): Applicant: Dorothy Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
Schwendinger, OSF. No one spoke. November, 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
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Michalski moved to suspend the rules to allow Newspaper the 24 day of November, 2003.
anyone present to address the Council. Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0. 1t 11/24
Buol moved that the requirement that a
Joseph and Ruth Siegert / Dubuque proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
Community School District: Proof of publication on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
on notice of hearing to consider rezoning the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
property located on Radford Road near suspended and further moved final
Saratoga Road from AG Agricultural District to consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
R-1 Single-Family Residential District at the Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
request of Joseph and Ruth Siegert/Dubuque
Community School District and Zoning Advisory Request to Rezone Property – 468 Lincoln
Commission recommending approval, presented Avenue: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
and read. Buol moved that the proof and to consider rezoning property located at 468
communication be received and filed. Seconded Lincoln Avenue from R-2A Alternate Two-Family
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Residential District to CS Commercial Service
Attorney Doug Henry, on behalf of the and Wholesale District at the request of Jay
Dubuque Community School District, spoke in Winger/Winger Construction, LLC and Zoning
support of the rezoning. Advisory Commission recommending approval,
376 Regular Session, November 17, 2003
FOR THE EMERALD ACRES NO. 2 PUD
with conditions. City Manager submitting
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
photographs of the Winger Construction site
previously located in the Port of Dubuque, an NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
Ordinance amending Appendix A (the Zoning THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter Section 1. That Appendix A (the Zoning
described property located at 468 Lincoln Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Avenue from R-2A Alternate Two-Family Ordinances is hereby amended by providing for
Residential District to CS Commercial Service the amendment of ordinances 10-99 and 96-03,
and Wholesale District, and City Manager which adopted regulations for the Emerald Acres
requesting that rezoning of this property be No. 2 PUD Planned Unit Development District
tabled until after completion of the alignment and with a PR Planned Residential designation, and
design study for the Bee Branch Creek approving an amended Ordinance for the
Restoration Project is completed and that a Emerald Acres No. 2 PUD Planned Unit
moratorium on rezoning and building permits for Development District, a copy of which is
expansion in this area be considered, presented attached to and made a part hereof, to wit:
and read. Michalski moved that this be received Lot 28 Emerald Acres No. 2, and to the
and filed and tabled until 12/1/03 at a meeting to centerline of the adjoining public right-of-way, all
commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public library in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
auditorium. Seconded by Nicholson. Carried by Section 2. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section
the following vote: Yeas—Buol, Cline, Connors, 414.5 (2001), and as an express condition of the
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays—Duggan, Markham. reclassification, the undersigned property
Mr. Winger spoke objecting to any delay in the owners agrees to the following conditions, all of
proposed rezoning. which the property owners further agrees are
reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
Equity Builders/Peter Eck – Amend Planned needs that are caused directly by the zoning
Unit Development District: Proof of publication reclassification:
on notice of hearing to consider amending the A. Use Regulations.
Planned Unit Development District at the The following regulations shall apply to all uses
northwest corner of Tanzanite Drive and made of land in the above-described PUD
Sapphire Circle with a Planned Residential District:
Designation to facilitate development of forty 1) Principal permitted uses for Zone A shall be
new housing units at the request of Equity limited to:
Builders/Peter Eck and Zoning Advisory a) Single-family detached dwellings--[11].
Commission recommending approval, presented 2) Principal permitted uses for Zone B shall be
and read. Buol moved that the proof and limited to:
communication be received and filed. Seconded a) Single-family detached dwellings--[11].
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. b) Two-family dwelling (duplex)--[11].
Peter Eck spoke in favor of the rezoning. c) Multi-family dwelling (maximum six (6)
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the dwelling units)--[9].
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code d) Townhouses (maximum six (6) dwelling
of Ordinances by providing for the amendment units)--[11].
of Ordinances No. 10-99 and 96-02, which 3) Accessory uses shall include any use
adopted regulations for the Emerald Acres No. 2 customarily incidental and subordinate to the
PUD Planned Unit Development District and principal use it serves.
approving an amended ordinance for the [ ] Parking group--see Section 4-2 of the
Emerald Acres No. 2 Planned Unit Development Zoning Ordinance.
District, presented and read. B. Lot and Bulk Regulations.
Development of land in the PUD District shall be
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
regulated as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 86-03
1) Lots for single-family dwellings shall meet
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
bulk regulations set forth in the Zoning
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
Ordinance for the R-1 Single-Family Residential
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
District.
PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF
2) All multi-family residential structures within
ORDINANCES NO. 10-99 AND 96-02, WHICH
Zone B in the Planned Residential development
ADOPTED REGULATIONS FOR THE
shall meet bulk regulations set forth in the
EMERALD ACRES NO. 2 PUD PLANNED
Zoning Ordinance for the R-3 Moderate Density
UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WITH A PR
Multi-Family Residential District.
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DESIGNATION AND
3) As an alternative, development of Zone B
APPROVING AN AMENDED ORDINANCE
may proceed in substantial conformance with
the attached conceptual plan.
Regular Session, November 17, 2003 377
C. Performance Standards. of the Zoning Ordinance if the property owners
The development and maintenance of uses in fail to complete or maintain any of the conditions
this PUD District shall be established in of this ordinance.
conformance with Section 3-5.5 of the Zoning I. Modifications.
Ordinance and the following standards: Any modifications of this Ordinance must be
1) Proposed public streets in the Planned approved by the City Council in accordance with
Residential development shall be designed and zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 6
built to City Engineering specifications. of the Zoning Ordinance.
2) Tanzanite Drive shall be constructed to a J. Recording.
width of 37 feet. A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the
3) Erosion control devices shall be provided expense of the property owners with the
during all phases of construction of the Planned Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent
Residential development. record of the conditions accepted as part of this
4) Parking requirements for allowed uses reclassification approval within forty-five (45)
shall be as per the parking group for the days after the adoption of this ordinance. This
designated use, in accordance with Section 4-2 ordinance shall be binding upon the undersigned
of the Zoning Ordinance. and his/her heirs, successors and assigns.
5) Sidewalks shall be provided adjoining all Section 3. The foregoing amendment has
public streets. heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
6) Storm water control facilities will be Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
installed as per City Engineering requirements. Section 4. The foregoing amendment shall
7) Final site development plans shall be take effect upon publication, as provided by law,
submitted in accordance with Section 4-4 of the and at such time that the herein described
Zoning Ordinance prior to construction of any property is legally annexed into the City of
buildings. Dubuque, Iowa.
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D. Open Space and Recreational Areas Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
Open space and landscaping in the PUD District November 2003.
shall be regulated as follows: Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
1) Those areas not designated on the Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
conceptual plan for development shall be ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 86-03
maintained as open space, as defined by I, Edward D. Tschiggfrie, representing T-Corp,
Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance, by the having read the terms and conditions of the
property owner and/or association. foregoing Ordinance No. 86-03 and being
E. Sign Regulations. familiar with the conditions thereof, hereby
Signs in the PUD District shall be regulated as accept the same and agree to the conditions
follows required therein.
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1) Signs shall be allowed in the Planned Dated this 15 day of December, 2003.
Residential development in accordance with the By: /s/ Edward D. Tschiggfrie
R-1 sign regulations of the Zoning Ordinance. ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 86-03
F. Additional Standards. I, Peter V. Eck, representing Equity Builders.,
1) That the attached conceptual development having read the terms and conditions of the
plan shall constitute a preliminary subdivision foregoing Ordinance No. 86–03 and being
plat, in accordance with Chapter 42, Subdivision familiar with the conditions thereof, hereby
Regulations, of the City of Dubuque Code of accept the same and agree to the conditions
Ordinances. required therein.
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2) That the property between the south right-Dated this 17 day of November 2003.
of-way line of Tanzanite Drive and the south /s/ Peter V. Eck
property line of Lot 2 of Lot 1 of SE 1/4 of SE Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
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1/4, Sec. 2 must comply with the regulations newspaper this 22 day of December, 2003.
adopted for Alpine Heights Mobile Home Park Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Ordinance No. 72-98. 1t 12/22
G. Transfer of Ownership Buol moved that the requirement that a
Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
PUD District shall include in the transfer or lease on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
agreement a provision that the purchaser or the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
lessee acknowledges awareness of the suspended and further moved final
conditions authorizing the establishment of the consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
district. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
H. Reclassification of Subject Property.
The City of Dubuque, Iowa, may initiate zoning Request to Rezone Property – 13503 Seippel
reclassification proceedings to the AG Road: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
Agricultural District in accordance with Section 6 to consider rezoning property located at 13503
378 Regular Session, November 17, 2003
Seippel Road from County R-2 Single-Family property is legally annexed into the City of
Residential District to City LI Light Industrial Dubuque, Iowa.
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District, in conjunction with annexation, at the Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
request of Kenneth and Maurine Harris and November 2003.
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
approval, presented and read. Buol moved Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
that the proof and communication be received Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
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and filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion newspaper this 24 day of November, 2003.
carried 7-0. Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Buol moved that the requirement that a
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
described property located at 13503 Seippel the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
Road from Dubuque County R-2 Single-Family suspended and further moved final
Residential District to City of Dubuque LI Light consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Industrial District, concurrent with annexation, Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
presented and read.
Request to Rezone Property – 521 Garfield:
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
ORDINANCE NO. 87-03
consider rezoning property located at 521
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
Garfield Avenue from R-2A Alternate Two-
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
Family Residential District to OR Office
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
Residential District at the request of Scott Potter
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
and Zoning Advisory Commission
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13503
recommending approval, presented and read.
SEIPPEL ROAD FROM DUBUQUE COUNTY
Markham moved that the proof and
R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
communication be received and filed. Seconded
TO CITY OF DUBUQUE LI LIGHT
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, CONCURRENT WITH
ANNEXATION.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Whereas, Kenneth and Maurine Harris, Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
property owners, have requested rezoning of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
concurrent with annexation to the City of described property located at 521 Garfield
Dubuque in accordance with Section 2-3 of Avenue from R-2A Alternate Two-Family
Appendix A (Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Residential District to OR Office Residential
Dubuque Code of Ordinances; and District, presented and read.
Whereas, this request has been found to be
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the
ORDINANCE NO. 88-03
Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
Plan.
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 521
Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
GARFIELD AVENUE FROM R-2A
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
ALTERNATE TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
DISTRICT TO OR OFFICE RESIDENTIAL
the hereinafter-described property from
DISTRICT.
Dubuque County R-2 Single-Family Residential
District to City of Dubuque LI Light Industrial NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
District, to wit: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Lot 2 of 1 of the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ in Section 25, DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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T89N, R2E of the 5 P.M., and to the centerline Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
of the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
of Dubuque, Iowa. Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has the hereinafter-described property from R-2A
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Alternate Two-Family Residential District to OR
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Office Residential District, to wit:
Iowa. Lot 2 Scharle Subdivision, and to the centerline
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect of the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City
immediately upon publication, as provided by of Dubuque, Iowa.
law, and at such time that the herein described
Regular Session, November 17, 2003 379
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning the hereinafter-described property from C-1
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Neighborhood Commercial District to C-2
Iowa. Neighborhood Shopping Center District to wit:
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect Lot 1 of Lot 4 of Lot 128 and Lot 2 of Lot 4 of Lot
immediately upon publication, as provided by 128 Finley Addition, and to the centerline of the
law. adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of
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Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of Dubuque, Iowa.
November, 20032001. Section 2.The foregoing amendment has
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City ClerkAdvisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Iowa.
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Newspaper the 24 day of November, 2003. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk immediately upon publication, as provided by
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Markham moved that the requirement that a Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted November, 2003.
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
suspended and further moved final Published in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper
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consideration and passage of the Ordinance. the 24 day of November, 2003.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Request to Rezone Property – 1870 Asbury Buol moved that the requirement that a
Road: proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
Council Members Markham and Nicholson on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
excused themselves and left the Chambers due the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
to possible conflict of interest. suspended and further moved final
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
consider rezoning property located at 1870 Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 5-0.
Asbury Road from C-1 Neighborhood
Commercial District to C-2 Neighborhood Four Mounds Estate Historic District – Petition
Shopping Center District at the request of for Landmark Status: Proof of publication on
Dubuque County Right to Life and Zoning notice of hearing to consider designating the
Advisory Commission recommending approval, Four Mounds Estate Historic District as a City
presented and read. (local) Landmark and Historic Preservation
Ellen Markham, Director of Dubuque County Commission recommending approval, presented
Right to Life, spoke in favor of the rezoning. and read. Buol moved that the proof and
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the communication be received and filed. Seconded
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter Chris Olson, Staff Member of Four Mounds,
described property located at 1870 Asbury Road spoke in support of the designation.
from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25 (Historic
C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District, Preservation Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
presented and read. Code of Ordinances by amending Section 5-6
Identification and Designation of Landmarks,
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Landmark Sites and Historic Districts to include
ORDINANCE NO. 89-03
the Four Mounds Estate Historic District as a
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
City Landmark, presented and read.
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-ORDINANCE NO. 90-03
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1870 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25
ASBURY ROAD FROM C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD (HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE)
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO C-2 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 25-6
DISTRICT. IDENTIFICATION AND DESIGNATION OF
LANDMARKS, LANDMARK SITES AND
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
HISTORIC DISTRICTS TO INCLUDE THE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FOUR MOUNDS ESTATE HISTORIC
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
DISTRICT AS A CITY LANDMARK.
Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
380 Regular Session, November 17, 2003
Whereas, the Historic Preservation
Commission has recommended amendments to County Farm Interceptor Sewer Connection
Chapter 25 (Historic Preservation Ordinance) of Fee: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque; and notice to property owners to consider
and establishing the County Farm interceptor sewer
Whereas, the City Council finds that the connection fee at $500 per acre and City
recommended amendments to the Historic Manager recommending approval and two
Preservation Ordinance are consistent with the communications objecting to the fee, presented
goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan and read. Buol moved that the proof and
and the purpose and intent of the Historic communications be received and filed.
Preservation Ordinance. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY Mayor Duggan stated he had received a verbal
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF objection to the fee.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: An Ordinance establishing a schedule of
Section 1. The Historic Preservation sewer connection fees for the connection of
Ordinance (Chapter 25) of the City of Dubuque property to the County Farm Sanitary Interceptor
Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by Sewer, presented and read.
amending Section 6 to add (12) Four Mounds
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
Estate Historic District as a City Landmark and a
ORDINANCE NO. 91-03
City Landmark site as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A
Section 25-6.12 FOUR MOUNDS ESTATE
SCHEDULE OF SEWER CONNECTION FEES
HISTORIC DISTRICT.
FOR THE CONNECTION OF PROPERTY TO
The property hereinafter described is hereby
THE COUNTY FARM SANITARY INTER-
designated as a landmark, according to the
CEPTOR SEWER
provisions of this chapter, to wit:
The buildings, structures, objects, sites, and Whereas, after full consideration of the
property situated on Lot 1-1-2-1 & Lot 1-1-2-1-1 schedule of sanitary connection fees proposed
Of SW-NW & Gov 1 & Min Lot 331 & Lot 1-7-Sw to be made for the County Farm Sanitary
& Lot 2-NW-NW All In Sec 1 Of T89N-R2E & Lot Interceptor Sewer, which schedule of connection
1 & Lot 2-1-1-1 Of Sub Of 1-7 SW And SW Of fees was filed in the office of the City Clerk on
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NW Sec 1 T89N-R2E & Gov Lot 1 A/K/A Min Lot the 15 day of October, 2003; and
331 & Lot 1-1-4, 2-2-4, 2-1-2-4, Lot 2 & 3 Of SW Whereas, the City Council has determined that
Sec 1 Of T89N-R2E & Lot 1 Fountain Hill Re-the amounts shown on said schedule are proper
Sub & Lot 16 John Deere Dub Tractor Works & and are in proportion to the benefits conferred;
Lot 2-1-1-2-2 Of SE ¼ NE ¼ Sec 2 Of T89N-and
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R2E 5, commonly known as 4900 Peru Road. Whereas, the City Council further finds that the
Section 2. That the foregoing has heretofore schedule of sewer connection fees for the
been reviewed by the Historic Preservation County Farm Sanitary Interceptor Sewer be
Commission and Long Range Planning Advisory approved and adopted.
Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
the State Historical Society of Iowa. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Section 3. The property has archaeological, DUBUQUE, IOWA:
architectural, and historic significance and meets Section 1. There is hereby established a
the requirements for designation as a city schedule of sewer connection fees of the County
landmark and city landmark site. Farm Sanitary Interceptor Sewer for the
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect connection of property to said City sewer.
immediately upon publication. Section 2. Each property owner whose
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Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of property will be served by connection to said
November, 2003. City sewer shall pay a sewer connection fee to
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor the City, as shown on the schedule of sewer
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerkconnection fees attached hereto.
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Section 3. Such connection fee shall be due
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Newspaperthe 24 day of November, 2003. and payable when a sewer connection
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk application is filed with the City. All fees
1t 11/24 collected under this Ordinance shall be paid to
Buol moved that the requirement that a the City Treasurer.
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to and directed to certify a copy of this Ordinance
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be for recording in the office of the Dubuque County
suspended and further moved final Recorder.
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consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. November, 2003.
Regular Session, November 17, 2003 381
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor proposition of obligating Tax Increment Revenue
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk to assist the Cooper Development Company,
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald and has considered and overruled any and all
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newspaper this 24 day of November, 2003. objections thereto; and
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Whereas, an application for Property Tax
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Buol moved that the requirement that a Tax Rebate Agreement, both hereto attached
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted and by this reference made a part hereof, sets
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to forth the terms and conditions of a Property Tax
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be Rebate program for the renovation of the
suspended and further moved final Cooper Wagon Works Building, and the
consideration and passage of the Ordinance. disbursement of Tax Increment proceeds to
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Cooper Development Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
Cooper Development Company, LLC – Tax THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Increment Financing: Proof of publication on DUBUQUE, IOWA:
notice of hearing to consider approval of Cooper Section 1.That the application of the Cooper
Development Company’s application for Development Company for property tax rebates
Property Tax Rebates for Historic Properties for for the Cooper Wagon Works Building and City
seven years and City Manager recommending Lot 78 (except for the southerly 3 inches thereof)
approval, presented and read. Markham moved in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and reviewed by
that the proof and communication be received the City of Dubuque Historic Preservation
and filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried Commission is hereby approved.
7-0. Section 2. That the Tax Rebate Agreement by
and between the City of Dubuque, and the
RESOLUTION NO. 466-03
Cooper Development Company attached hereto
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR
is hereby approved.
PROPERTY TAX REBATES FOR THE
Section 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk are
RENOVATION OF CERTAIN HISTORIC
hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the
STRUCTURES AND APPROVING A TAX
City of Dubuque, Iowa, said Property Tax
REBATE AGREEMENT WITH COOPER
Rebate Agreement in substantially the form
DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
attached hereto, but with such changes as they,
Whereas, the City Council, after public with the assistance of the Corporation Counsel,
hearing, duly adopted an Urban Renewal Plan find to be appropriate, their execution thereof to
(the Plan) for the Downtown Dubuque Urban constitute this City Council's approval of said
Renewal District (the District); and Property Tax Rebate Agreement.
Whereas, said Plan provides that the City may Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day
undertake special financing activities, including of November 2003.
loans or grants to private developers, to meet Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
the objectives of the Plan and to encourage the Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
development of the District; and Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Whereas, the City Council has determined, Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
after consultation with the City of Dubuque
Historic Preservation Commission, that the Authorization of a Loan Agreement and
substantial renovation of the Town Clock Issuance of Not to Exceed $15,000,000 General
Building property, legally described as City Lot Fund Capital Loan Notes: Proof of publication
78 (except for the southerly 3 inches thereof) in on notice of hearing to conduct a discussion
the City of Dubuque, Iowa has been completed meeting and public hearing on the authorization
in accordance with Secretary of Interior’s of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of not to
Standards for the treatment of Historic exceed $15,000,000 General Fund Capital Loan
properties, and that the Cooper Development Notes of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, presented
Company is qualified under Iowa Code Section and read. Cline moved that the proof be
15A.1 to receive such loan or assistance for the received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
expansion and the renovation of the Cooper Motion carried 7-0. No one spoke.
Wagon Works Building in the District; and
Whereas, it is expected that the aggregate Markham moved to reinstate the rules limiting
amount of the Tax Increment Revenue discussion to the Council. Seconded by
obligations will be $93,000 more or less due to Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
assessment increases and/or tax rate
ACTION ITEMS
adjustments; and
Whereas, pursuant to published notice, the
City Council has held a public hearing on the
382 Regular Session, November 17, 2003
America’s Crown Communities: City Manager Lot 39 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according
advising that the City of Dubuque has been to the United States Commissioner’s Map
named one of America’s Crown Communities for thereof; and
2003 for the America’s River project and Lot 40 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according
improvements in the Port of Dubuque, presented to the United States Commissioner’s Map
and read. Nicholson moved that the thereof; and
communication be received and filed. City Lot 40A in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0. County, Iowa , according to the United States
Council discussed the possibility of attending the Commissioner’s Map of the Town (now City) of
presentation of the award at the upcoming Dubuque, Iowa; and
National League of Cities meeting. Lots 42, 42A and the south 8 feet of Lot 41, in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce – United States Commissioner’s Map of the Town
Convention & Visitors Bureau Report: Sue of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Czeshinski, Convention and Visitors Bureau, to The North 43.2 feet of Lot 41in the City of
make verbal quarterly progress report, Dubuque, Iowa, according to the United States
presented and read. Cline moved that the report Commissioners Map thereof.
be received and filed. Seconded by Connors. Whereas, this housing project will contain 30
Motion carried 7-0. units;
Ms. Czeshinski spoke outlining the positive Whereas, the units will be targeted to family
forecast and named many scheduled mixed income;
conventions. Whereas, the project will be acquisition and
rehabilitation;
Police Department Towing Contract: City Whereas, the project will have the following
Manager recommending approval of the Towing amenities:
Checklist and Request for Proposals for the Green space
Police Department Towing Contract for use in Community room
seeking proposals for the 2003 – 2006 City of Computer room
Dubuque Towing Contract, presented and read. Whereas, The Sponsor has requested local
Jules Wenzel, spoke questioning some of the assistance through a tax abatement;
specifics of the contract. Cline questioned some NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
of the specifics of the RFP’s. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Nicholson moved that the communication, DUBUQUE, IOWA:
checklist and RFP be received and filed and Section 1. The City supports the application of
approved. Seconded by Connors. Motion Gronen Properties for Affordable Housing Tax
carried 7-0. Credits, subject to necessary public hearings
and building permits.
Affordable Housing Tax Credit Application Section 2. This resolution shall remain
from Gronen Properties: City Manager effective until 1 July 04. In the event that any of
recommending adoption of two resolutions the above-listed characteristics should materially
required by the Iowa Finance Authority as part of change prior to the issuance of a building permit,
the application for Affordable Housing Tax this resolution shall be null and void.
Credits from Gronen Properties for development Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day
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of affordable housing on Main and West 11 of November, 2003.
Streets and communication from Bob Felderman Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
in support of the Gronen Properties proposed Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
renovation projects in the 1000 block of Main Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Street, presented and read. Cline moved that Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
the communications be received and filed.
RESOLUTION NO. 468-03
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
A RESOLUTION OF LOCAL CONTRIBUTING
RESOLUTION NO. 467-03 EFFORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON MAIN AND
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DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING WEST 11 STREETS
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ON MAIN AND WEST 11 STREETS
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa has been
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa has been informed by Gronen Properties that a low
informed by Gronen Properties that a low income housing tax credit application will be filed
income housing tax credit application will be filed with the Iowa Finance Authority for the
with the Iowa Finance Authority for the development of affordable rental housing to be
development of affordable rental housing to be located in Dubuque, Iowa, at 1042, 1066, 1069,
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located in Dubuque, Iowa with a legal 1086 and 1091 Main Street and at 248 West 11
description as follows: Street; and
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Whereas, a local contributing effort is required Paint Hazard Reduction Program forgivable
by the Qualified Allocation Plan and the Iowa loan.
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Code Section 16.4, to be provided by a local Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
governmental unit or by local or regional November, 2003.
agencies public or private; and Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Whereas, the Iowa Finance Authority may Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
consider any type of proposed local contributing Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
effort; and the agency making the local Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
contributing effort must indicate the value of its
contribution; and Downtown Rehabilitation Loan – Gronen
Whereas, the proposed affordable housing Properties: City Manager recommending
project is located in the Upper Main Urban approval of a Downtown Rehabilitation Loan, at
Revitalization District and it therefore eligible for two percent interest for thirty years, for the
consideration for a tax abatement; and rehabilitation of six buildings on both sides of
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Whereas, the Sponsor intends to apply for tax Main Street between 10 and 11 Streets as
abatement benefits provided through the Urban requested by the developer, presented and
Revitalization Program in the estimated amount read. Buol moved that the communication be
of $135 843; and received and filed and approved
Whereas, the proposed project is located in an recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Enterprise Zone and is therefore eligible for Motion carried 7-0.
consideration for Enterprise tax credits; and
Whereas, the Sponsor intends to apply for Wynstone Subdivision – Final Plat: City
Enterprise tax credits in the estimated amount of Manager recommending approval of the final
$128 000; and plat for Wynstone Subdivision, which provides
Whereas, the proposed project is located in for the construction of 65 single-family building
the Downtown Urban Renewal District and is lots and the dedication of three new public
therefore eligible for a Downtown Rehabilitation streets located off of John F. Kennedy Road
Program loan; and near Eisenhower School, presented and read.
Whereas, the Sponsor intends to apply for Cline moved that the communication be
these funds and has received a forward received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
commitment from the City of Dubuque in the Motion carried 7-0.
amount of $300 000; and
RESOLUTION NO. 469-03
Whereas, the proposed project is located in
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL
the target area for the City’s Lead Paint Hazard
PLAT OF LOTS 1 THRU 65, INCLUSIVE, AND
Reduction Program; and
LOTS A THRU F, INCLUSIVE, OF WYNSTONE
Whereas, the Sponsor intends to apply for
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
these funds and has received a forward
commitment from the City of Dubuque in the Whereas, there has been filed with the City
amount of $120 000. Clerk a final plat of Lots 1 thru 66, Inclusive, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY Lots A thru F, Inclusive, of Wynstone in the City
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF of Dubuque, Iowa; and
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Whereas, upon said final plat appears streets
Section 1. The City is supportive of the to be known as John F. Kennedy Road (Lot A),
application of Gronen Properties for a tax David Drive (Lot B), David Court (Lot C), Ashley
abatement for the proposed affordable housing Lane (Lot D), and Danlin Court (Lot E) together
project provided through the Urban with certain public utility easements, which the
Revitalization Program, subject to the owners by said final plat have dedicated to the
application cycle and subsequent City Council public forever; and
review and approval. Whereas, the preliminary plat has been
Section 2. The City is supportive of the examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission
application of Gronen Properties for Enterprise and had its approval endorsed thereon; and
Zone tax credits, subject to review and approval Whereas, said final plat has been reviewed by
by the Enterprise Zone Commission and the City Planner and had her approval endorsed
issuance of a contract from the Iowa Department thereon, subject to the owners agreeing to the
of Economic Development. conditions noted in Section 2 below; and
Section 3. The City is supportive of the Whereas, said final plat has been examined by
application of Gronen Properties for a Downtown the City Council and they find that it conforms to
Rehabilitation Program loan, subject to the the statutes and ordinances relating to it, except
availability of funds and subsequent City Council that no streets or public utilities have yet been
review and approval. constructed or installed.
Section 4. The City is supportive of the
application of Gronen Properties for a Lead
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY acceptable to the City Manager of the City of
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Dubuque, Iowa.
DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 3. Sidewalk installation shall be the
Section 1. That the dedication of John F. responsibility of the owner abutting the public
Kennedy Road (Lot A), David Drive (Lot B), rights-of-way, including lots with multiple
David Court (Lot C), Ashley Lane (Lot D), and frontages, as required by City Code 41-161
Danlin Court (Lot E) together with the through 41-164. The responsibility shall extend
easements for public utilities as they appear to all successors, heirs and assignees.
upon said final plat, be and the same are hereby Sidewalk installation will not be required until the
accepted; and development of the lot has been completed,
Section 2. That the Final Plat of Lots 1 thru 65, except as required herein. In sparsely
Inclusive, and Lots A thru F, Inclusive, of developed subdivisions, sidewalks on developed
Wynstone is hereby approved and the Mayor lots will not be required until 50% of the lots
and City Clerk are hereby authorized and approved by the plat have been developed. All
directed to endorse the approval of the City of vacant lots shall have sidewalks installed upon
Dubuque, Iowa, upon said final plat, provided development of 80% of the lots approved by the
the owners of said property herein named, plat.
execute their written acceptance hereto attached Section 4. The developer will maintain the
agreeing: detention facility constructed as part of
(a) To reduce David Drive (Lot B), David Court Wynstone until it has been fully completed and
(Lot C), Ashley Lane (Lot D), and Danlin Court 80% of the sum of the platted lots in the entire
(Lot E) to grade and to construct concrete curb Wynstone are fully developed and the remaining
and gutter and to hard surface with asphaltic 20% of these lots have installed adequate
concrete, or with concrete paving with integral erosion control measures as approved by the
curb, all in accordance with the City of Dubuque City. Upon the Citys acceptance of the
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standard specifications, all in a manner
detention facility, the maintenance expenses
acceptable to the City Engineer, in conformance
incurred by the City of Dubuque for the storm
with construction improvement plans approved water detention facility (Lot G) shall be assessed
by the City Engineer, and inspected by the City against the lot owners of Wynstone, in equal
Engineer. amounts, and the City Manager shall certify
(b) To install sanitary sewer mains and sewer such costs to the City Clerk, who in turn shall
service laterals into each individual lot, water
promptly certify such costs to the Dubuque
mains and water service laterals into each
County Treasurer, and such costs shall then be
individual lot, storm sewers and catch basins,
collected with and in the same manner as
boulevard street lighting and erosion control
general property taxes in accordance with
devices all in accordance with the City of provisions of law.
Dubuque standard specifications, all in a Section 5. That the final acceptance of all
manner acceptable to the City Engineer, and in public improvements shall occur upon
accordance with construction improvement certification of the City Engineer to the City
plans approved by the City Engineer, and
Council that all public improvements have been
inspected by the City Engineer.
completed in accordance with the improvement
(c) To construct a storm water detention
plans and City Standards and Specifications and
facility in a manner acceptable to the City
accepted by City Council Resolution.
Engineer, in accordance with the City of Section 6. That in the event Steelegray, Inc.
Dubuque standard specifications, in accordance fails to execute the acceptance and furnish the
with construction improvement plans approved guarantees provided in Section 3 hereof within
by the City Engineer, and inspected by the City 180 days after the date of this Resolution, the
Engineer.
provisions hereof shall be null and void and the
(d) To construct said improvements, prior to
acceptance of the dedication and approval the
two (2) years from the date of acceptance of this
plat shall not be effective.
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resolution, at the sole expense of the owners, or
Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
future owner;
November 2003.
(e) To maintain the public improvements, for a Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
period of two (2) years from the date of the Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
acceptance of those improvements by the City Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
of Dubuque, Iowa, at the sole expense of the Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
owners, or future owner;
And, further provided that said Steelegray,
Harvest View Estate Fourth Addition – Final
Inc., as owners of said property, shall secure the
Plat: City Manager recommending approval of
performance of the foregoing conditions
the final plat for Harvest View Estate Fourth
provided in this Section by providing guarantees Addition to allow for development of twelve
in such form and with such sureties as may be additional single-family lots and providing street
Regular Session, November 17, 2003 385
access for the new senior housing development individual lot, storm sewers and catch basins,
that was recently approved, presented and read. boulevard street lighting and erosion control
Michalski moved that the communication be devices all in accordance with the City of
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion Dubuque standard specifications, all in a
carried 7-0. manner acceptable to the City Engineer, and in
accordance with construction improvement
RESOLUTION NO. 470-03
plans approved by the City Engineer, and
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL
inspected by the City Engineer.
PLAT OF HARVEST VIEW ESTATES FOURTH
(c) To construct said improvements, prior to
ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
two (2) years from the date of acceptance of this
Whereas, there has been filed with the City resolution, at the sole expense of the owners, or
Clerk a final plat of Harvest View Estates Fourth future owner;
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and (d) To maintain the public improvements, for a
Whereas, upon said final plat appears streets period of two (2) years from the date of the
to be known as Wheatland Drive (Lot A), acceptance of those improvements by the City
Matthew John Drive (Lot B) and Valley Brook of Dubuque, Iowa, at the sole expense of the
Drive (Lot C) together with certain public utility owners, or future owner;
easements, which the owners by said final plat And, further provided that said Harvest
have dedicated to the public forever; and Development Group, as owners of said property,
Whereas, the preliminary plat has been shall secure the performance of the foregoing
examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission conditions provided in this Section by providing
and had its approval endorsed thereon; and guarantees in such form and with such sureties
Whereas, said final plat has been reviewed by as may be acceptable to the City Manager of the
the City Planner and had her approval endorsed City of Dubuque, Iowa.
thereon, subject to the owners agreeing to the Section 3. Sidewalk installation shall be the
conditions noted in Section 2 below; and responsibility of the owner abutting the public
Whereas, said final plat has been examined by rights-of-way, including lots with multiple
the City Council and they find that it conforms to frontages, as required by City Code 41-161
the statutes and ordinances relating to it, except through 41-164. The responsibility shall extend
that no streets or public utilities have yet been to all successors, heirs and assignees.
constructed or installed. Sidewalk installation will not be required until the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY development of the lot has been completed,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF except as required herein. In sparsely
DUBUQUE, IOWA: developed subdivisions, sidewalks on developed
Section 1. That the dedication of Wheatland lots will not be required until 50% of the lots
Drive (Lot A), Matthew John Drive (Lot B) and approved by the plat have been developed. All
Valley Brook Drive (Lot C) together with the vacant lots shall have sidewalks installed upon
easements for public utilities and storm sewer as development of 80% of the lots approved by the
they appear upon said final plat, be and the plat.
same are hereby accepted; and Section 4. The developer will maintain the
Section 2. That the final plat of Harvest View detention facility constructed as part of Harvest
Estates Fourth Addition is hereby approved and View Estates First Addition until it has been fully
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized completed and 80% of the sum of the platted
and directed to endorse the approval of the City lots in the entire Harvest View Estates
of Dubuque, Iowa, upon said final plat, provided Subdivision are fully developed and the
the owners of said property herein named, remaining 20% of these lots have installed
execute their written acceptance hereto attached adequate erosion control measures as approved
agreeing: by the City. Upon the Citys acceptance of the
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(a) To reduce Wheatland Drive (Lot A), detention facility, the maintenance expenses
Matthew John Drive (Lot B) and Valley Brook incurred by the City of Dubuque for the storm
Drive (Lot C) to grade and to construct concrete
water detention facility (Lot A Harvest View
curb and gutter and to hard surface with
Estates First Addition) shall be assessed against
asphaltic concrete, or with concrete paving with
the lot owners of all additions in Harvest View
integral curb, all in accordance with the City of
Estates as indicated in the preliminary plat, in
Dubuque standard specifications, all in a equal amounts, and the City Manager shall
manner acceptable to the City Engineer, in certify such costs to the City Clerk, who in turn
conformance with construction improvement shall promptly certify such costs to the Dubuque
plans approved by the City Engineer, and County Treasurer, and such costs shall then be
inspected by the City Engineer.
collected with and in the same manner as
(b) To install water mains and water service
general property taxes in accordance with
laterals into each individual lot, sanitary sewer
provisions of law.
mains and sewer surface laterals into each
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Section 5. That the final acceptance of all Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of
public improvements shall occur upon November 2003.
certification of the City Engineer to the City Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Council that all public improvements have been Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
completed in accordance with the improvement Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
plans and City standard specifications and Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
accepted by City Council Resolution.
Section 6. That in the event Harvest Ridgeway Park – Preliminary Plat: Zoning
Development Group fails to execute the Advisory Commission recommending approval
acceptance and furnish the guarantees provided of the preliminary plat of Ridgeway Park located
in Section 3 hereof within 180 days after the in the 17000 block of John Deere Road in
date of this Resolution, the provisions hereof Dubuque County as requested by Randy Hefel,
shall be null and void and the acceptance of the presented and read. Cline moved that the
dedication and approval the plat shall not be communication be received and filed and
effective. approved the preliminary plat. Seconded by
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Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
November 2003.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Request for Proposals – Design Services for
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Baseball Stadium: City Manager recommending
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution. approval of the issuance of a Request for
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Proposals for design services for the baseball
stadium, presented and read. Cline moved that
Freedom Ridge Subdivision – Final Plat: City the communication be received and filed and
Manager recommending approval of the final approved recommendation. Seconded by
plat for Freedom Ridge Subdivision, a proposed Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
residential development located off of Oakland
Farms Road in Dubuque County, presented and Grand River Center – Artwork: City Manager
read. Markham moved that the communication recommending approval of the selection of
be received and filed. Seconded by Connors. artists for placement of artwork in the Grand
Motion carried 7-0. River Center, presented and read. Cline
moved that the communication be received and
RESOLUTION NO. 471-03
filed and approved recommendation. Seconded
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
OF FREEDOM RIDGE ESTATES IN
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Vendor Locations – Port of Dubuque: City
Whereas, there has been filed with the City Manager recommending approval of the
Clerk a final plat of Freedom Ridge Estates; and maximum amount of vendor locations at the Port
Whereas, the preliminary plat has been of Dubuque and Hawthorne Street Peninsula,
examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission presented and read. Nicholson moved that the
and has its approval endorsed thereon, with the communication be received and filed and
waiver of Article IV, Design and Improvement approved recommendation. Seconded by
Standards of the Subdivision Regulations, Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
except for Section 41-29; and
Whereas, said final plat has been reviewed by Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Presentations: City
the City Planner and had her approval endorsed Council to provide direction on staff
thereon; and presentations for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2005
Whereas, said final plat has been examined by Budget sessions, presented and read.
the City Council and they find that it conforms to
the statutes and ordinances relating thereto. After discussion, Council, by consensus,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY recommended keeping the same format as other
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF years, which provides an educational format for
DUBUQUE, IOWA: citizens.
Section 1. That the City Council hereby waives
Article IV, Design and Improvement Standards At 8:42 P.M. Michalski moved to go into
of the Subdivision Regulations, except Section Closed Session re: Property Acquisition and
42-19, Lots and Blocks. Pending Litigation - Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) 2003
Section 2. That the final plat of Freedom Ridge Code of Iowa. Seconded by Markham. Motion
Estates is hereby approved and the Mayor and carried 7-0. At 9:06 Council reconvened stating
City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to staff had been given proper direction.
endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, upon said subdivision plat. There being no further business, Michalski
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Markham.
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Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at
9:07 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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