1999 September Council ProceedingsSpecial Session, September 7~ 1999 366
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
Special Session, Tuesday,
September 7, 1999
Council Met at 6:00 P.M., at the
Public Library Auditorium
Present:. Mayor Duggan, Co~Jncil
Membem Buol, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, Robbins.
Absent: Council Member Voetberg at
Roll Call.
Council Member Voetberg arrived at
6:11 P.M.
Fire Chief Dan Brown and
Information Services Director Chds
Kohlman gave a presentation of a
Multi-Hazard Plan.
There being no further business,
upon consensus the meeting adjourned
at 6:44 P.M.
/si Mary A. Da',4s CMC
City Clerk
Approved
1999
City Clerk
367 Regular Session, September 7, 1999
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session,
Tuesday, September 7, 1999
Council Met at 7:00 P.M., Public
Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Ddggan, Council
Members Buol, Markham, Michaiski,
Nicholson, Robbins, Voetberg, City
Manager Michael Van Mi[ligen,
Corporation Counsel Barry A. Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the call and
stated this is the Regular Session of
the City Council called for the purpose
to act upon such business which may
properly come before the Council.
invocation was given by Rev. Sean
Hirschy, Youth Minister for Word of Life
Church.
PROCLAMATIONS: September 6-11
as "Union Label Week."
MINUTES SUBMITTED: Cable
Teleprogramming of 8-10; CMl Service
of 7-12; Five Flags Commission of 6-
21, 7-19 (Canceled) & 8-16; Histodc
Preservation Comm. of 8-5; Housing
Code Appeals Bd. of 7-20; Investment
Oversight Advisory Comm. of 8-5
(unapproved); Plumbing Board of 7-27,
presented and read. Voetberg moved
that the minutes be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Proofs of Publication on publishing
Council proceedings for meeting of 8-2;
Notice of filing Final Schedule of
Assessment for 1998 Sidewalk
Assessment project, presented and
read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicho[son. Motion
carried 7-0.
Pdnted Council proceedings for
month of July, 1999 presented for
approval. Voetberg moved that the
proceedings be approved as printed.
Seconded by Nichotson. Motion
cartied 7~0.
NOTICES OF CLAiMS/SUITS: Bruce
Haylock in undetermined amount for
vehicle damages; Patdcia Hogan in
unknown amount for personal injuries
Lisa K. Klein in undetermined amount
for property damages and losses;
Robert & Heidi McDonald in amount of
$176.00 for backed up sewer
damages; Matilyn J. Wilson in amount
of $109.59 for vehicle damages,
presented and read. Voetberg moved
that the claims and suits be referred to
the Legal Staff for investigation and
report. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
Corporation Counsel advising
following claims have been referred to
Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the
agent for the iowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Vehicle damage of
Leona Ryan; Property damage and
personal injury of Ga[I and Leonard
Stoffel; Vehicle damage of Michael Van
Voors, presented and read. Voetberg
moved that the communications be
received and filed. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carded 7-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending
denial of following claims: Machinery
damage of Gary Augustin; Sewer
backup of Kdsti Trowbddge, presented
and read. Voetberg moved that the
communications be received and filed
and recommendations approved.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
cartied 7;0.
Corporation Counsel recommending
settlements of following claims and
direct Finance Officer to issue checks:
Vehicle damage of Robert G. Puls in
amount of $196.31; Reimbursement of
tow charges of Heather L Dague in
amount of $42.20; Sanitary Sewer
backup damages of John Merkes as
part of the Sanitary Sewer Backup
Assistance Program, presented and
read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed
and recommendation approved.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 7-0.
Gail Stoffel appealing the denial of
her claim for backup sewer damages
and personal injuries, presented and
read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed
and matter referred to the Legal Staff.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of resolution providing for use
of revenues generated in Downtown
Re.qular Session, September 7, 1999
368
Urban Renewal TIF District, presented
and read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 461-99
RESOLUTION RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 146-94 WHICH
ESTABLISHED AN ANNUAL LIMIT
(75%) ON THE USE OF REVENUES
GENERATED IN THE DOWNTOWN
URBAN RENE'~NAL TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT.
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, on the 2nd day of May,
1994 adopted an amended and
restated Urban Renewal (Plan) for the
expanded Downtown Urban Renewal
District; and
Whereas, Ordinance No. 23-94
established the Downtown Tax
Increment Financing Distdct within said
Downtown Urban Renewal District for
the purposes of financing a vadety of
pub[ic purpose actMties in support of
the Plan; and
Whereas, the City Council believed
that there were sufficient revenues
generated by the Downtown Tax
Increment Financing Distdct to
accomplish the objectives of the Plan
and that a limit on the use of these
funds could be established without
har~pering redevelopment efforts within
the Downtown Urban Renewal District,,
and
Whereas, Resolution No. 146-94
expressed the intention of the City
Council that not more than seventy-five
percent (75%) of the e~mated annual
tax increment revenues from the
Downtown Tax Increment Financing
District be used in any year to satisfy
payment of the principal of any interest
on loans, monies advanced to, or
indebtedness, whether funded,
refunded, assumed or otherwise
incurred to finance in whole or in par~
the redevelopment of the Downtown
Urban Renewal District; and
Whereas, in light of current planned
development in the Downtown Urban
Renewal District and the need for
additional City infrastructure and
improvements to support the Plan, the
City Council does now express its
intent to use up to 100% of the tax
increment proceeds generated by the
Downtown Tax Increment Financing
District in support of the Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That this City Counc~
does hereby rescind Resolution No.
146-94.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest. Mary A: Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7~0.
Patrick Crahan of Flexsteel
Industries, requesting City plant a few
I shrubs and deciduous trees in the
green space on east of Jackson St
from Milwaukee St. past Diamond
Street up to Ruby Street, presented
and read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and tiled
and matter referred to the City Manager
and Staff. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Patrick Crehan requesting
~ermiesion to install sprinkling system
on Jackson St. between Ruby and
Milwaukee Streets, presented and
read. Voetherg moved that the
communication be received and flied
and matter referred to the City Manager
and Staff. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
IDOT advising bid letting for project
involving the Third Street bddge over
U.S. 52J61/151 will be at a later revised
date, presented and read. Voetberg
moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
August 24, 1999
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the Cfty Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of
the 1999 Code of Iowa, the Civil
Sen,ice Commission conducted a
written examination on August 11 1999
for the position of ANIMAL CONTROL
OFFICER.
We hereby certify that the following
individuals have passed this written
examination and the vacancy for this
position should be made from this list
We further state that this list is good for
two (2) years from above date.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Karen A: Stein Robyn F. Linn
Thomas A: Voss Lcd A: Weig
John J. Huekels Susan M. Barnes
Che~ A: Leirmore-Kaiser
Frederick Bdmeyer Todd Felderman
William Waterbury Tina Duehr
Jerry Willard Jon Roraff
Sandre Speed Hugh McCarron
Respectfully submitted,
369 Regular Session, September 7, 1999
Merl6J. Duehr, Jr.
Chairperson
Lores J. Kluesner
Civil Service Commission
Voetberg moved that the above Civil
Service certification be made a matter
of record. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
City Manager requesting
concurrence on purchase of generator
for Five Flags, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed
and request approved. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carded 7~0.
City Manager recommending
approval to purchase 2 portable
generators for Water Pollution Contra[
Plant, presented and read. Voetberg
moved that the communication be
received and filed and recommendation
approved. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of Usage Agreement with the
Dubuque Fighting Saints for Five Flags
facility, presented and read. Voetberg
moved that the communication be
received and filed and recommendation
approved. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of partnership agreement with
the U.S. Census Bureau, presented
and read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed
and recommendation approved.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 7-0.
Zoning Advisory Commission
approving correction plat of Emerald
Acres No. 1, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 462-99
A RESOLUTION APPROVING
RESCINDING RESOLUTION 236-99
AND APPROVING THE
CORRECTION PLAT OF EMERALD
ACRES NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, there has been tiled with
the City Clerk a correction plat of
Emerald Acres No. 1 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, upon said final plat
appears, streets to be known as
Tanzanite Drive, Tanzanite Court (Lot
A) and Peru Road (Lot B), together with
certain public utility and sewer
easements and storm water detention
facility, which the owners by said final
plat have dedicated to the public
forever; and
Whereas, the final plat has been
examined by the Zoning Advisory
Commission and had its approval
endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said final plat has been
reviewed by the City Planner and had
her approval endorsed thereon, subject
to the owners agreeing to the
conditions noted in Section 2 below;
and
Whereas, said final plat has been
examined by the City Council and they
find that it conforms to the statutes and
ordinances relating to it, except that no
streets or public utilities have yet been
constructed or installed; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the dedication of
Tanzanite Ddve and Tanzanite Court
(Lot A) and Peru Road (Lot B) and
storm water detention facility (Lot 4)
together with the easements for public
utilrdes, sanitary sewer, storm sewer
and water mains as they appear upon
said final plat, be and the same are
hereby accepted; and
SeCdon 2. That the final plat of
Emerald Acres No. 1 is hereby
approved and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized and directed to
endorse the approval of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, upon said final plat,
)rovided the owners of said property
herein named, execute their written
acceptance hereto attached agreeing:
a. To reduce Tanzanite Ddve and
Tanzanite Court to grade and to
construct concrete curb and gutter and
to hard surface with asphaltic concrete,
or with concrete paving with integral
curb, all in accordance with the City of
Dubuque standard specifications, all in
a manner acceptable to the City
Engineer, and in conformance with
construction improvement plans
approved by the City Engineer, and
inspected by the City Engineer.
b. To install sanitary sewer mains
and sewer service laterals into each
individual lot, water mains and water
service laterals into each individual lot,
storm sewers and catch basins,
boulevard street lighting and erosion
control devices ali in accordance with
the City of Dubuque standard
specifications, all in a manner
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acceptable to the City Engineer, and in
accordance w~h construction
improvement plans approved by the
City Engineer, and inspected by the
City Engineer.
c. To construct a storm water
detention facility in a manner
acceptable to the Cb Engineer on Lot
4 of Emerald Acres No. I in
accordance with the improvement
plans and City of Dubuque Standard
Specifications approved by the City
and inspected by the City Engineer,
and maintain said detention facility until
80 percent of the sum of the plattsd
lots are full' developed and the
remaining 20 percent of said lots have
installed adequate erosion control
measures as approved by the City
Engineer.
d. To construct said improvements
prior to two (2) years from the date of
acceptance of this resolution, at the
sole expense of the owners, or future
owners.
e. To maintain the public
improvements for a period of two (2)
years from the date of acceptance of
those improvements by the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, at the sole expense of
the owners or future owners.
And further provided that said T-
Corp., as owners of said property, shall
secure the performance of the
foregoing conditions provided in this
Section by providing guarantees in
such form and with such sureties as
may be acceptable to the City Manager
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. Sidewalk installation shall
be the responsibility of the owner
abu~ng the public rights-of-way,
including lcts with multiple frontages,
as required by City Code 41-161
through 41-164. The resposs[bllity
shall extend to all successors, heirs
and assignees. Sidewalk installation
will not be required unt~ the
development of the lot has been
completed, except as required herein.
In sparsely developed subdivisions,
sidewalks on developed lots will not be
required until 50% of the lots approved
by the plat have been developed. All
vacant lots shall have sidewalks
instal[ed upon development of 80% of
the lots approved bythe plat
Section 4. That egress onto Peru
Road from the driveway area of Lots 1,
2, and 3 shall be restricted to
accessing Peru Road by ddving the
vehicle forward from the driveway area.
Section 5. Thatthe final acceptance
of all public improvements shall occur
upon cedJfication of the City Engineer
to the City Council that all public
improvements have been completed in
accordance with the improvement
plans and City standard specifications
and accepted by City Council
Resolution.
Section 6. That maintenance
expenses incurred by the City of
Dubuque for the storm water detention
facility (Lot 4) shall be assessed
against Lots I through 20 (except Lot
4) in equal amounts, and the City
Manager shall certify such costs to the
City Clerk, who in turn shall promptly
certify such costs to the Dubuque
County Treasurer, and such costs shall
then be collected with an in the same
manner as general property taxes in
accordance with provisions of law.
Section 7. That in the event T-Corp.
shall fail to execute the acceptance and
furnish the guarantees provided in
Section 2. hereof within 180 days after
the date of this Resolution, the
provisions hereof shall be null and void
and the acceptance of the dedication
and approval the plat shall not be
effective.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Termnce M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Ma~y A. Davis, City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF
RESOLUTION NO. 462 -99
I, the undersigned, representing T-
Corp., owner and developer, having
read the terms and conditions of the
Resolution No. 462-99, and being
familiar with the conditions thereof,
hereby accept the same and agree to
the conditions required therein.
Dated this 8th day of September,
1999.
T-Corp., Owner and Operator
By:. Isl Edward D. Tschiggfde,
President
Voatberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nichdison.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager submitlJng FY 1999
Street Finance Report, presented and
read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be recek, ed and flied.
Seconded by Nichdison. Motion
carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO, 463-99
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CiTY
OF DUBUQUE FISCAL YEAR 1999
STREET FINANCE REPORT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Street Finance
37 ] Regular Session, September 7, 1999
Report for the pedod Juiy 1, 1998 to
June 30, 1999, be and the same is
hereby approved and that the City
Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to file said report with the Iowa
Department of Transportafion.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A: Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adopfion of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending Letter
of Support for Mines of Spain Trail
Grant, presented and read. Voetberg
moved that the communication be
received and filed and recommendafion
approved. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
· City Manager recommending
acceptance of Airport Restroom
Remodeling and ADA Improvements,
presented and read. Voetherg moved
that the communicafion be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Mofion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO, 464-99
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the
Dubuque Regional Airport Restroom
Remodeling and ADA Improvements
Project has been completed and the
City Manager has examined the work
and filed his cerfificate stating that the
same has been completed according to
the terms of the contract, plans and
specifications and recommends it
acceptance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Se~on 1. That the recommendation
of the City Manager be approved and
that said improvement be and the
same is hereby accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
the City Treasurer be and he is hereby
directed to pay to the contractor from
the Fiscal Year 1999 C.I.P. for
Restroom Renovations at the Airport
and the General Purpose 504 Building
Accessibility Project in amount equal to
the amount of this contract, less any
retained percentage provided for
therein.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adopfion of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicho~on.
Motion carded 7~0.
RESOLUTION NO. 465-99
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract for the
Dubuque Regional Airport Restroom
Remodeling and ADA improvements
Project has been completed and the
City Engineer has submitted his final
esfimata showing the cost thereof
including the cost of estimates, notices
and inspection and all miscellaneous
costs;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said
~mprovement is hereby determined to
be $54,472.68 and the said amount
shall be paid from the Fiscal Year 1999
C.I.P. for Restroom Renovafions at the
Airport and the General Purpose 504
Building Accessibility Project of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrence M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Voetherg moved adoption of the
Resolufion. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
City Manager recommending
acceptance of Warranty Deed -21st &
Central, presented and read. Voetberg
moved that the communication be
received and flied. Seconded by
NichoJson. Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 466-99
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY AT
21ST AND CENTRAL TO THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque
entered into an acquis~on agreement
with Melvin J. Leslein and Carmen
Leslein dated June 28, 1999, pursuant
to which Melvin J. Leslein and Carmen
Leslein agreed to convey a part of the
south 42 feet of Lot 12 of L.H.
Langworthy's Add~on in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the
Acquisition Plat thereof; and
Whereas, Melvin J. Leslein and
Carmen Lesiein, husband and wife,
have executed a conveyance of said
property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby
approves of, accepts and consents to
the Warranty Deed from MeMn J.
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Lesiein and Carmen Leslein, copies of
which are attached hereto, as required
by Iowa Code Section 569.7.
Sec'don 2. The Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and
acknowledge on behalf of the City of
Dubuque any instruments in
cormecffon herewffh.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adopffon of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Histodc Preservation Commission
advising of an appeal from Tim Wood
and Vicki Bechen, property owners at
623-627 Arlington St. in the West 11th
St. Historic District regarding the denial
of installation of v~nyl siding and
requesting Council affirm or reveme the
decision or refer back to the
Commission for further action,
presented and read. Voetberg moved
that this matter be referred back to the
Historic Preservation Comm.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 7-0.
Alice Conner submitting petition
containing appre,'c 196 signatures
requesting the maintenance of present
park-like atmosphere of Town Clock
Plaza by preserving the trees along
Main St. between Town Clock & 9th
Streets, presented and read. Voetberg
moved that the communication be
received and tiled and matter referred
to the Cb Manager and Staff.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of CEBA loan for Cottingham
and Buffer Insurance Se~ce, Inc.,
presented and read. Voetberg moved
that the communicaffon be received
and tiled. Seconded by Nicholson.
Moffon carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 467-99
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY
ECONOMIC BETTERMENT
ACCOUNT LOAN AGREEMENT FOR
NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS
($90,000) WITH COTTINGHAM AND
BUTLER INSURANCE SERVICE, INC.
Whereas, the Community Economic
Betterment Account (CEBA) program
has been created by the iowa
Department of Economic Development
to assist in the economic development
efforts of local jurisdictions; and
Whereas, on March 18, 1999, the
City of Dubuque, Iowa was awarded a
ninety thousand dollar ($90,000)
loan/forgivable loan from the CEBA
program by the Iowa Department of
Economic Development; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa
desires to assist Cotffngham and Buffer
Insurance Service, Inc. in its efforts to
expand its operations in downtown
Dubuque and create new, permanent
employment opportunities for local
citizens; and
Whereas, a CEBA Loan Agreement,
hereto attached and by this reference
made a part hereof, is to be executed
between the Iowa Department of
Economic Development, Cottingham
and Buffer Insurance Service, Inc. and
the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor and
Corporaffon Counsel be and they are
hereby authorized and directed to
endorse, on behalf of the City Council
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, the
attached CEBA Loan Agreement.
Section 2. That the City Manager be
and he is hereby authorized to disburse
loan funds to Cotffngham and Buffer
insurance Service, Inc. from the CEBA
program in accordance with the terms
and conditions of~ the executed
Agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of Agreement for the Region
One Chief Elected Official Board
Workforce investment Act of 1998,
)resented and read. Voetberg moved
that the communication be received
and tiled and recommendaffon
approved. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Federeffon cf Labor
advising of their nominaffon of Emil
'Mike" Stackis' and United Labor
Pardcipaffon Committee submiffing
nomination of Matin Mulert to serve as
representa~e on Regional Work Force
Adv~ory Board, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and tiled
and nominations approved. Seconded
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Regular Session, September 7, 1999
by Nicho. lson. Motion carded 7-9.
RESOLUTION NO. 468-99
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR
COOPERATION WITH OTHER
GOVERNMENTAL UNITS IN THE
CREATION AND OPERATION OF
THE SERVICE DELIVERY AREA ONE
CONSORTIUM
Whereas, the Governor of Iowa
determined that on March 25, 1999 the
counties of A~lamakee, Chickasaw,
Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette,
Howard and Winneshiek and the City
of Dubuque shall comprise Workforce
Investment Region One pumuant to the
Workforce Investment Act of 1998; and
Whereas, the Workforce Investment
Act (WlA) of 1998 requires, and
Chapter 25E, The Code ef Iowa (1997)
allow, units of local government to
indicate their joint par~cipation in the
WIA, by executing a joint exercise of
powers agreement in accordance with
those laws and regulations; and
Whereas, the heretofore-named
counties desire to par~cipate in, and be
a member of Workforce Investment
Region One as designated by the
Governorl
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by
the City of Dubuque, Iowa that it does
hereby pledge its cooperation with the
governing bodies of other cooperating
governmental units in the creation and
operation of the Workforce Investment
Region One Board by adopting the
Intergovernmental Cooperation
Agreement of such Board which is
attached hereto and by this reference
made a part hereof.
Passed and approved this 7th day of
September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Michalski moved to approve Council
Member Dan Nicholson as' Voting
Alternate for NLC meeting. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carded 7-0.
Zoning Advisory Commission
advising of their approval of plat of
Adam's Company's Addn., presented
and read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and tiled.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 469-99
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PLAT OF SURVEY OF LOTS 1 THRU
4 OF ADAMS COMPANY 3RD
ADDITION IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA.
Whereas, there has been filed with
the City Clerk a plat of survey of Lots 1
thru 4 of Adams Company's 3rd
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa;
and
Whereas, said plat provides Lot 1
thru 4 with 0 feet of lot frontage, where
60 feet is required by Section 42-19(b)
of the SubdMsion Regulations; end
Whereas, said survey plat has been
examined by the Zoning Advisory
Commission and had its approval
endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said survey plat has been
examined by the City council and they
find that it conforms to the statutes and
ordinances relating thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 42-19(b} of
the Subdivision Regulations is waived
to allow Lot 1 thru 4 to have 0 feet of
frontage, where 60 feet is required.
Section 2. That the plat of survey of
Lots 1 thru 4 of Adams Company's 3rd
Addition is hereby approved and the
Mayor and C~ Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to endorse the
approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
upon said final plat.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 470-99.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the following having complied
with the provisions of law relating to the
sale of C garettes with n the Ci[y of
! Dubuque, Iowa, be granted a permit to
sell Cigarettes and Cigarette Papem
within said City.
RENEWAL
One Flight Up One Flight Up
44-48 Main St
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 471-99
Whereas, applications for Beer
Reqular Session~ September 7 1999
Permits have been submitted and flied
to this Council for'approval and the
same have been examined and
approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be
occupied by such applicants were
inspected and found to comply with the
Ordinances of thLs City and have filed
proper bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be author[zed to
cause to be issued the following named
applicants a Beer Permit.
CLASS 'C' BEER PERMIT
The Monday Comp Casey's General
Store+(SundaySale) 4003 Peru Rd
Dennis A. AJthaus Family Mar~ Inc
+(Sunday Sale) 3201 Central Ave
Rainbo Oil Cam. Kwik Stop Food Mart+
(Sunday Sale) 2255 Kerper Bivd
Rainbo Oil Cam. Kwik Stop Food
Mart+(Sunday Sale) 2360 Central Ava
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
A~est MaryA Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 472-99
Whereas, applications for Liquor
Licenses have been submitted to this
Council for approval and the same
have been examined and approved;
and
Whereas, the premises to be
occupied by such applicants were
inspected and found to comply with the
State Laws and all City Ordinances
relevant thereto and they have filed
proper bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY CQUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authored to
cause to be issued the following named
applicants a Liquor License.
CLASS 'C'(COMMERCIAL)
BEERILIQUOR LICENSE
Nadine Bergin One Flight Up, lnc.
+(Sunday Sale) 44-48 Main St
Eagle Point Associates Inc.
Tollbddge Inn + (Sunday Sale)
2800 Rhomberg Ave
Passed, approved and adopted this
~h day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A, Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motian carded 7-0.
37/,
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
BUILDING CODE BOARD OF
APPEALS:
IndMduais invited to address
Council requesting appointment.
Applicants: Chuck Cart, Rona[d Jahns
and Steven Gudenkauf. No one spoke.
Buol moved to suspend the rules to
allow anyone present to address the
Council if they so desire.
Seconded by Robbins. Motion carded
7-0.
Proof of publication certified ts by
the publisher on notice of Public
Headng to consider reclassifying
property located on Highway 20 West
and Cousins Road from AG to C-3
District (Cate/Stewart), presented and
read. Buol moved that the proof be
received and filed. Seconded by
Voetberg. Motion carded 7-0.
An Ordinance Amending Zoning Map
by reclassifcng property located on
Highway 20 West and Cousins Road
from AG Agricultural Distdct to C-3
General Commercial District, with
conditions, said Ordinance having been
presented and read at the Council
Meeting of 8-16-99, now presented for
further action.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 69-99
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
APPENDIX A (THE ZONING
ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER
DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED
ON HIGHWAY 20 WEST AND
COUSINS ROAD FROM AG
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO C-3
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT,
W1TH CONDITIONS.
Whereas, Paul and Jayne Cate and
Wayne Stewart, property owners, have
requested rezsning with conditions, in
accordance with Appendix A (Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances; and
Whereas, this request has been
found to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and the Future
Land Use Map of the Comprehensive
Plan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
375 Regular Session, September 7, 1999
hereby amended by reclassifying the
hereinafter described property from
Dubuque County A-1 Agricultural
Distdct to City of Dubuque C-3 General
Commercial District, with conditions, to
wit
That portion of SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of
Section 31 ~ng northwest of the U.S.
Highway 20 right-of-way, Lot 1 of SE
1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 31, Township
89 NorbS, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M.,
and to the center line of the adjoining
public right-of-way, ali in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The foregoing
amendment has heretofore been
reviewed by the Zoning Advisory
Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take
effect immediately upon publication, as
provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Man/A. Davis, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper this 15th day of
September, 1999.
Mary A. Davis CMC, City Clerk
It 9/15
Buol moved final consider~on and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carded 7-0.
Proof of publication certified to by
the publisher on Notice of Public
Headng to consider reclassifying
property located on Highway 20 West
near Cousins Road intersection from
AG to C-3. (Dubuque Metropolitan
Solid Waste Agency), presented and
read. Buol moved that the proof be
received and fi[ed. Seconded by
Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Amending Zoning Map
by reclassifying property located on
Highway 20 West near Cousins Road
intersection from AG Agricultural
Distdct to C-3 General Commercial
District, said Ordinance having been
presented and read at the Council
Meeting of 8-16-99, now presented for
further action.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 70-99
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
APPENDIX A (THE ZONING
ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER
DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED
ON HIGHWAY 20 WEST NEAR
COUSINS ROAD INTERSECTION
FROM AG AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT.
Whereas, the Dubuque Metropolitan
Solid Waste Agency, property owner,
has requested re. zoning in accordance
with Section 2-3 of Appendix A (Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances; and
Whereas, this request has been
found to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and the Future
Land Use Map of the Comprehensive
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IQWA:
Secfion 1. That Appendix Z (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended by reclassifying the
hereinafter described property form AG
Agricultural Distdct to C-3 General
Commercial District, to wit:
That portion of Lot 2-1 of N 1/2 of NE
1/4 of Secfion 6, Township 88 North,
Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., and to
the centedine of the adjoining public
right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque,
iowa.
Section 2. The foregoing
amendment has heretofore been
reviewed by the Zoning Advisory
CommisSion of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take
effect immediately upon publication, as
provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper this 15th day of
September, 1999.
Mary A. Davis CMC, City Clerk
It 9/15
BuoI moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded
by Voetberg. Motion carded 7-0.
Proof of publication ceCdfied to by
the publisher on notice of Public
Headng to reclassify property at 11515
English Mill Road from County A-1 to
City C-3 and R-1 Districts, with
conditions, concurrent with annexation;
Mike Portzen requesting that a second
access be allowed for this development
and Ptanning Services Manager
advising that 3/4 vote needed due to
20% of adjoining ownem objecting to
the rezoning, presented and read.
Reqular Session, September 7, 1999
376
Voatberg moved that the proof and
communications be r~ceived and fileo.
Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried
7-0.
An Ordinance Amending Zoning
Map by reclassifying property located
at 11515 English Mill Road from
Dubuque County A-1 Agricultural
District to City of Dubuque C-3 General
Commercial District and R-1 Single-
Family Residential District, with
conditions, concurrent with annexation,
said Ordinance having been presented
and read at the Council Meeting of 8-
16-99 now presented for further action.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 7i-99
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
APPENDIX A {THE ZONING
ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES
BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER
DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 11515 ENGLISH MILL ROAD
FROM DUBUQUE COUNTY A-1
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO CITY
OF DUBUQUE C-3 GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND R-1
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT, WITH CONDITIONS,
CONCURRENT WITH ANNEXATION.
Whereas, Michael Portzen,
Purchaser, pursuant to an agreement
with Gerald and Judith Siegert, Sellers,
has requested rezoning concurrent with
annexation to the City of Dubuque in
accordance with Section 2-3 of
Appendix A (Zoning Ordinance) of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances;
and
Whereas, this request has be~n
found to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and the Future
Land Use Map of the Comprehensive
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the C~J of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended by reclassifying the
hereinafter described property from
Dubuque County A-1 Agricultural
District to City C-3 General Commercial
District and R~I Single-Family
Residential District with conditions, as
shown on Exhibit 1, and to the center
line of the adjoining right-of-way, ali in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The foregoing
amendment has heretofore been
reviewed by the Zoning Advisory
Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Section 3. This ordinance shall take
effect immediately upon publication as
provided by law, and at such time that
the herein described property is legally
annexed into the City of Dubuque,
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary A. Davis ,City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper this '15th day of
September, 1999.
Mary A. Davis CMC, City Clerk
It 9115
Voetberg moved final consideration
and passage of the Ordinance and
allcwthe second access. Seconded by
Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of publication certified to by
the publisher on notice of Public
Headng to annex approx. 213 acres of
property lying outside of corporate
limits located between English Mill
Road and U.S. Highway 20, and
communication of Betty and Margaret
Bradley objec~ng to proposed
annexation and rezoning as requested
by Mr. Portzen, presented and read.
Robbins moved that the
communication be received and tiled.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 4~3-99
RESOLUTION ANNEXING CERTAIN
PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, Michael Portzen,
Developer, pursuant to a purchase
agreement, and Gerald and Judith
Siege, t, Property Owners/Sellers, have
voluntarily pe~oned for annexation of
approximately 213 acres of property
lying outside of the corporate limits of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as shown in
Exhibit A; and
Whereas, Chapter 368 of the Code
of Iowa authorizes the extension of city
limits in situations of this character by
the adop~on of a resolution after
notification as required by state
regulations; and
Whereas, this request has been
found to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and Future Land
Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan;
and
Whereas, the future growth and
development of the City of Dubuque,
low-a, make it desirable that said
property be made part of the City of
377 Regular Session, September 7, 1999
Dubuqug, Iowa; and
Whereas, a development agreement
has been established between Michael
Portzen, Developer, and the City of
Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the territorial limits of
Dubuque, Iowa be, and they are hereby
extended to include the property legally
described as shown on Exhibit B.
Section 2. The territory hereby
annexed shall become- a part of the
Third Precinct of the Fimt Ward of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. The development
agreement between the Developer and
the City of Dubuque shall include the
fdi[o`Mng Conditions of Annexation:
A. High quality C900 polyviny[ chlodde
(PVC) will be allowed for water lines in
residential applications.
B. Utilities ,Mil not be required to be
located under streets if wider rights-of-
way are provided.
C. The City of Dubuque will assume
responsibility for extending a water
main along Highway 20 tot he western
boundary of development, as needed.
The Developer ,Mil pay $11.00 per-foot
frontage fee and ail other connec~on
charges.
D. The City of Dubuque ,Mil extend a
sanitary sewer collector line to the east
edge of the property. The Developer
,Mil pay full costs of this sewer
extension as lots sell, with a' balloon
payment of the remaining balance at
five years.
E. The Developer ,Mil pay the sanitary
sewer interceptor per acre fee as lots
sell, with a balloon payment of the
remaining balance at tive years.
F. A wet-bottom pond ,Mil be created
for storm water detention and adjacent
land ,Mil be donated for City parks. The
City will share iht he cost of storm
water detention maintenance along
with all other property owners in the
development
G. The zoning of the properly will be R-
I Single-Family Residential and C-3
General Commercial.
H. Access across from Cousins Road
on Highway 20 would be required for
this development
Section 4. That the ~ity Clerk shall
file this Resolution, all Exhibits and the
petition for voluntary annexation with
the State of Iowa. The Resolution ,Mil
not be forwarded to the State of Iowa
until such time as the Developer
provides written evidence to the City
Clerk of the conveyance of the property
from the Sellers to the Developer. in
the event that the Developer doe snot
arovide such evidence to the City Clerk
~rior to 90 days from the approval date
~f this Resolution, then this Resolution
shall be nuJl and void.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by BuoL Motion
carried 7-0. '
Proof of publication certified to by
the publisher on Notice of Public
Hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance by
amending Section 2-5.3(b), presented
and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and tiled.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried
An Ordinance Amending Zoning
Ordinance by amending Section 2-
5.3(b) Temporary Uses to allow the
City Planner to grant extensions to the
time limit for temporary uses, said
Ordinance having been presented and
read at the Council Meeting of 8-16-99
now presented for further action.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 72-99
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
APPENDIX A (THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, BY AMENDING
SECTION 2-5.3(b) TEMPORARY
USES TO ALLOW THE CITY
PLANNER TO GRANT EXTENSIONS
TO THE TIME LIMIT FOR
TEMPORARY USES.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Appendix A (the Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended by amending Section 2-
5.3(b) as follows:
(b) The use is of a limited and
temporary duration, and in no case ,MIl
exceed six (6) months, unless the C~
Planner grants an extension upon
showing of good cause. The City
Planner can grant a maximum of two
(2) 90-day extensions.
Section 2. that the foregoing has
Regular Session, September 7, 1999
heretofore been reviewed by the
Zoning Advisory Co~mission of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take
effect immediately upon publication.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper this 15th day of
September, 1999.
Mary A: Davis CMC, City Clerk
It 9/15
Budi moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded
by MichalskL Motion carded 7-0.
Proof of publication cer~fied to by
the publisher on Notice of Public
Headng to dispose of City-owned
property located on 9th and Locust to
Amedcan Trust and Savings Bank and
City Manager recommending to
proceed with sa[e, presented and read.
Robbins moved that the proof and
communication be received and tiled.
Seconded by Nichdison. Motion
carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 474-99
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF
LOT A AND LOT 1 OF TENTH
STREET SUBDIVISION
Whereas, there has been presented
to the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, a plat dated August
26, 1999, prepared by IIW Engineers &
Surveyors, P.C., describing Lot A and
Lot 1 of Tenth Street Subdivision; and
Whereas, said plat conforms to the
laws and statutes pertaining thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 'IT
RESOLVED BY THE C1'i-¥ COUNCIL
OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the plat dated
August 26, 1999, prepared by llVV
Engineers & Surveyors, P.C., relative
to the real estate hereinabove
described be and the same is hereby
approved, and the Mayor and City
Clerk be and they are hereby
authorized and directed to execute said
plat and on behalf of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and
is hereby authored and directed to file
said plat and certified copy of this
resolution in the office of the Recorder,
in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A: Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 475-99
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and
published notice of time and place of
headng, published in the Telegraph
Herald, a newspaper of general
cimutation published in the Cfty of
Dubuque, Iowa on the 27th day of
August, 1999, the City Council of the
CH of Dubuque, Iowa met on the 7th
day of September, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.
in the Public Library Auditorium, 11th
and Locust, Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa, to consider the proposal
far the sale of real estate described as:
Lot 1 of Tenth Street Subdivision in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa to American
Trust and Savings Bank;
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and
obje~ons, oral or written to the
proposal to dispose of interest of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, except for
easements as noted, in the
hereinabove described real estate to
Amedcan Trust and Savings Bank~
NOW THEREFORE, BE iT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the sale of City of
Dubuque real property described as
Lot 1 of Tenth Street Subdivision in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa to Amedcan
Trust and Savings Bank be and the
same is hereby approved for the sum
of $18,000.00 plus cost of publication,
platting and filing fees. Conveyance
shall be by Quit Claim Deed.
Section 2. That the Mayor be
authorized and directed to execute a
Quit Claim Deed, and the City Clerk be
and is hereby authorized and directed
to deriver said deed of conveyance to
the above named grantees upon
receipt of the purchase pdce in full.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and
is hereby aatha~ed and directed to
record a cer~fied copy of this resolution
in the office' of the City Assessor,
Dubuque County Recorder and
Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrence M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adap'don of the
resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
379 Regular Session, September 7, 1999
Proof of publication certified to by
the pul~lisher on Notice of Public
Headng to dispose of City's interest in
West Ridge Second Addition to Delbert
Miller and City Manager recommending
to approve sale, presented and read.
Markham moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carded
7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 476-99
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY
INTEREST IN LOT 13A OF WEST
RIDGE SECOND ADDITION, IN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and
published notice of time and place of
hearing, published in the Telegraph
Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on the 27th day of
August, 1999, the C~ Council of the
C~ of Dubuque, Iowa met on the 7th
day of September, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.
in the Public Libra~, Auditorium, 11th
and Locust, Dubuque, Dubuque,
County, Iowa to consider the proposal
for the sale of real estate described as:
Lot 13A of West Ridge Second
Addition, in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all
objections, oral or written to the
proposal to sell such real estate,
except for easement as noted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the sale of City of
Dubuque real property described as
Lot 13A of West-Ridge Second
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
to Delbert Miller be and the same is
hereby approved for the sum of
$890.00 plus cost of publication,
platting and filing fees. Conveyance
shall be by Quit Claim Deed.
Section 2. That the requirements to
install improvements as indicated in
Sections 2 and 3 of Resolution No.
333-76 approving West Ridge Second
Addition is hereby rescinded.
Section 3. That the Mayor be
authorized and directed to execute a
Quit Claim Deed, and the City Clerk be
and is hereby authorized and directed
to deliver said deed of conveyance to
Delbert Miller upon receipt of the
purchase pdce in full.
Section 4. That the City Clerk be
and is hereby authorized and directed
to record a ced/fled copy of this
resolution in the office of the City
Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder
and Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carded 7-0.
Proof of publication ced/fled to by
the publisher on Notice of Public
Headng to dispose of property
described in a lease with Nextel WIP
Lease Corp. and City Manager
recommending approval of lease,
presented and read. Buol moved that
the proof and communication be
received and tiled. Seconded by
Vostberg. Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 477-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE APPROVING OF A LEASE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
iOWA, AND NEXTEL WIP LEASE
CORP. FOR THE INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION OF A WIRELESS
TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA
FACIUTY
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa encourages the
expansion of wireless
telecommunication services to its
cifizens, businesses, and institutions,
while at the same time minimizing
safety and aesthetic concerns posed
by the construction of new towers and
monopoles in residential areas, and
Whereas, Nexta~ WIP Lease Corp. is
the holder of a currant Federal
Communications Commission license
to provide certain wireless
telecommunication services for sale in
and around the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, Nextel WIP Lease Corp.
desires to expand its signal coverage
area and enhance the quality and
capacity of its technical infrastructure
by installing and operating a wiraless
telecommunications antenna facility on
and near a water tower owned by the
City of Dubuque, identified as site W-2,
and located at 1575 West Third Street
in Dubuque, and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque
desires to lease to Nextel WIP Lease
Corp. certain space on the water tower
site W-2 lower catwalk, along with
Reqular Session, September 7, 1999
adjacent ground space, for the purpose
of installation and 'operation of a
v,~re~ess telecommunication facility, and
Whereas, representa~ves of Nextel
WIP Lease Corp. and of the Cit7 of
Dubuque have negotiated terms for
such a lease, a copy of which is
attached hereto, which the City Council
finds beneficial to the community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE tT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the attached lease
is hereby approved and the City
Manager is authorized to sign and
administer this lease on behalf of the
City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Voetberg.
Motion carded 7-0.
Proof of publication cer~fied to by
the publisher on Notice of Public
Headng to dmpose of property
described in a lease with lov~ Wire~ess
Se~ces, LP. and City Manager
recommending approval of lease,
presented and read. Buol moved that
the proof and communicafion be
received and flied. Seconded by
Robbins. Motion carded7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 478-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE APPROVING OF A LEASE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, AND IOWA WIRELESS
SERVICES, LP, FOR THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF
A WIRELESS TELECOM-
MUNICATION ANTENNAE FACILITY.
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa encourages the
expansion of wireless
telecommunication selMces to its
ci~ens, businesses, and institutions,
while at the same time minimizing
safety and aesthetic conceres posed
by the construc~on of new towem and
monopoles in residential areas, and
Whereas, Iowa Wireless SeP~ces,
LP is the holder of a current Federal
Communications Commission license
to provide certain wireless
telecommunication se~Mces for sale in
and around the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, Iowa Wireless Services,
LP desires to expand its signal
380
coverage area and enhance the quality
and capacity of its technical
infrastructure by installing and
operating a wireless
telecommunications antenna facility on
and near a water tower owned by the
City of Dubuque, identified as site W-2,
and located at 1575 West Third Street
in Dubuque, and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque
desires to lease to Iowa WIreless
Services, LP certain space on the
water tower site W-2 lower catwalk,
along with adjacent ground space, for
the purpose of installafion and
operation of a wireless
telecommunication facility, and
Whereas, representatives of Iowa
Wireless Sauces, LP and of the City
of Dubuque have negotiated terms for
such a lease, a copy of which is
attached hereto, which the City Council
finds beneficial to the community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, iOWA:
Section 1. That the attached leese
is hereby approved and the City
Manager is authorized to sign and
administer this lease on behalf of the
CH of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carded 7-0.
Proofs of Publication certified to by
the Publisher on Notice of Headng on
Plans & Specs. and Notice to Bidders
on the Receipt of Bids for Construction
of Cable Car Square Histodc Lighting
Project and City Manager
recommending to award contract for
project, presented and read. Robbins
moved that the proofs and
communication be received and,filed.
Seconded by Nichoison. Mofion
carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 479-99
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 28th day of Ju~y,
1999, plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost were filed
with the City Clerk of Dubuque, Iowa
for the Cable Car Square Histodc
Lighting Project.
Whereas, notice of headng on plans,
Regular Session, September 7, 1999
specifcations, form of contract, and
estimated cost was published as
required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost are
hereby approved as the plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for said improvements
for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Nishoison.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 480-99
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have
been submitted by contractors for the
Cable Car Square Historic Lighting
Project pursuant to Resolution No. 437-
99 and notice to bidders published in a
newspaper published in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on the 5th day of
August, 1999.
Whereas, said sealed proposals
were opened and read on the 26th day
of August, 1999, and it has been
determined that the bid of Westphal &
Company, Inc: of Dubuque, Iowa, in the
amount of $83,648.64 was the lowest
bid for the furnishings of all labor and
materials and performing the work as
provided for in the plans and
specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE ~T
RESOLVED BY THE-CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above
improvement be awarded to Westphal
& Company, Inc. subject to the
concurrence of the Iowa Depar[ment of
Transportation, and the Manager be
and is hereby directed to execute a
contract on behalf of the City of
Dubuque for the complete performance
of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said
contract and the approval of the
contractor's bond, the City Treasurer is
authorized and instructed to return the
bid deposits of the unsuccessful
bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Nisholson.
Moron carried 7-0.
Proofs of Publication certified to by
the Publisher on Notice of Hearing on
Plans & Specs. and Notice to Bidders
on the Receipt of Bids for Constru~on
of Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction
Project - AJley between Rhomberg and
Garfield, from Stanton to Shiras Ave.
and City Manager recommending to
award contract for project, presented
and read. · Robbins moved that the
~reofs and communication be received
and flied, Seconded by Voetberg.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 481-99
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 28th day of July,
1999, plans, specifcations, form of
contract and estimated cost were filed
with the C~y Clerk of Dubuque, iowa
for the Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction
Project - AJley Between Rhomberg and
Garfield, from Stanton to Shiras.
Whereas, no§ce of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost was published as
required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THECITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost are
hereby approved as the plans,
!specifcations, form of contract and
estimated cost for said improvements
for said project
Passed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Voetberg.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO, 482-99
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have
been submitted by contrecthm for the
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruc~on - A~ley
Between Rhomberg and Garfield, from
Stanton to Shirts Project pursuant to
Resolution No. 433-99 and notice to
bidders published in a newspaper
published in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
on the 6th day of August, 1999.
Whereas, said sealed proposals
Regular Sess on, September 7, 1999
382
were opened and read on the 26th day
of August. I999, ~nd [t has been
determined that the bid of W. C.
Stewart Construction Co. of East
Dubuque, Illinois in the amount of
$106,996.51 was the lowest bid for the
furnishings of all labor and materials
and performing the work as provided
for in the plans and specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above
improvement be awarded to W. C.
Stewart Construction Co. and the
Manager be and is hereby directed to
execute a contract on behalf of the City
of Dubuque for the complete
performance of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said
contract and the approval of the
contractor's bond, the City Treasurer is
authorized and instructed to return the
bid deposits of the unsuccessful
bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary A: Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Voetberg.
Motion carried
Proofs of Publication ca.ed to by
the Publisher on Notice of Headng on
Plans & Specs. and Notice to Bidders
on the Receipt of Bids for Construction
of William M. Black Steamboat
Restora~on Project- Phase III and City
Manager recommending to award
contract for project, presented and
read. Robbins moved that the proofs
and communication be received and
tiled. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion
carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 483-99
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 28th day of Juiy,
1999, plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost were tiled
with the City Clerk of Dubuque, Iowa
for the William M. Black Steamboat
Restoration Project - Phase IlL
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost was published as
required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost are
hereby approved as the plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for said improvements
for said project
Passed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest; Mary A: Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 484-99
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have
been submitted by contractors for the
William M. Black Steamboat
Restoration Project - Phase III pursuant
to Resolution No. 430-99 and notice to
bidders published in a newspaper
~ublished in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
on the 5th day of Augest, 1999.
Whereas, said sealed proposals
were opened and read on the 26th day
of August, 1999, and it has been
determined that the bid of Putnam
County Painting of Mark, Illinois, in the
amount of $87,400.00 was the lowest
bid for the furnishings of a~l labor and
materials and performing the work as
)rovided for in the plans and
specifications.
NOW THEREFORE,- BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above
improvement be awarded to Putnam
County Painting subject to the
concurrence of the Iowa Department of
Transportation, and the Manager be
and is hereby directed to execute a
contract on behalf of the City of
Dubuque for the complete performance
of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said
contract and the approval of the
contractor's bond, the City Treasurer is
authorized and instructed to return the
bid deposits of the unsuccessful
bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
383 Regular Session, September 7, 1999
Reso]uflgn. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carried 7-0.
Buol moved to reinstate the rules
liming discussion to Council.
Seconded by Michaiski. Motion carried
7-0.
DEFERRED FROM AUGUST 16th
MEETING - John Herdg requesfing that
sidewalk scheduled to be constructed
on the East side of Embassy West
Drive to the North from Penn. Ave. be
deleted ' from sidewalk project,
presented and read. John Herdg
spoke giving specifics of his request
Voetberg moved that it be resolved
that section of Embassy West Dr, be
deleted, Staff bring back new
assessments and rest of sidewalks go
forth as development proceeds.
Seconded by Michalski. Carded bythe
following vote: Yeas---Duggan,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson,
Robbins, Voatberg. Nays--Buo[.
City Manager recommending
adoption of an Ordinance relaflng to
vehicular noise and prohibiting the use
of engine brakes; Pe~on containing
139 signatures requesting relief from
excessive exhaust noise with use of
engine brakes; Wm. KJnsella
requesting relief on use of engine
brakes; R. Scott Weiser, President of
Iowa Motor Truck Assn., requesting
that use of engine brakes be allowed to
continued to be used, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the
communications and petition be
received and flied. Seconded by
Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances Section 32-118 restricting
the use of engine brakes and
compression brakes in such a way to
cause excessive noise, presented and
read.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 73-99
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY REPEALING
SECTIONS 32-66, 32-57, 32-$8, 32-59,
32-60 AND 32-61 ESTABLISHING
MOTOR VEHICLE NOISE LEVELS
AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION
32-61, RESTRICTING THE USE OF
ENGINE BRAKES AND
COMPRESSION BRAKES.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, iOWA:
Section 1. That the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, is hereby amended by repealing
Sections 32-56, 32-57, 32-68, 32-69,
3240 and 32-61.
Section 2, That the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, is hereby amended by adopting a
new Secflon 32-61, to read as follows:
Section 32-51 .F~
Compression Brakes.
(a) It shall be unlawful for the ddver of
any vehicle to use or operate or cause
to be used or operated within the city of
Dubuque, Iowa, any engine brake,
compression brake or mechanical
exhaust device designed to aid in the
braking or deceleration of any vehicle
that results in excessive, loud, unusual
or explosive noise from such vehicle.
(b) The usage of an engine brake,
compression brake or mechanical
exhaust device designed to aid in
braking or deceleration in such a
manner so as to be audible at a
distance of three hundred feet (300')
from the motor vehicle shall constitute
evidence of a prima facie violaflon of
this section.
Section 3. Thio Ordinance ohall take
effect upon publicaflon.
Passed, approved and adapted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, CH Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper this 15th day of
September, 1999.
It 9/15 Mary A. Davis CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved that the
requirement that a proposed Ordinance
be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council Meetings prior
:o the meeflng at which it is to be finally
3assed be suspended and further
'noved final consideration and passage
of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Voatberg. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager submitting ordinance
providing for amendment to the Tax
increment Ordinance for the Kerper
Boulevard Industrial Park Economic
Development District, presented and
read. Buol moved that the
communication be receN'ed and filed.
Seconded by Voetberg. Mofion carried
7-0.
An Ordinance Amending Ordinance
Reqular Session, September 7, 1999
384
No. 43.94 by ar~ending the Tax
Increment Ordinance for the Kerper
Boulevard Industrial Park Economic
Development District, presented and
reed.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 74-99
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 43-94, PROVIDING
THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES
LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH
YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED
WITHIN THE KERPER BOULEVARD
INDUSTRIAL PARK ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, COUNTY OF
DUBUQUE, STATE OF IOWA, BY
AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF
DUBUQUE, COUNTY OF DUBUQUE,
DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
DISTRICT, AND OTHER TAXING
DISTRICTS BE PAID TO A SPECIAL
FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL
AND INTEREST ON LOANS, MONIES
ADVANCED TO AND
INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING
BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED,
INCURRED BY SAID CiTY IN
CONNECTION WITH APPROVED
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
LOCATED WITHIN SAID URBAN
RENEWAL DISTRICT.
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa has heretofore, in
Ordinance No. 43-94, provided for the
division of taxes within the Kerper
Boulevard Industrial Park Economic
Development District (the "District"),
pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code
of Iowa; and
Whereas, it has been determined
that two sections of Ordinance No. 43-
94 contain omissions that may render
the provisions thereof ambiguous in
scope or application, that should now
be corrected.
Now, Therefore, Be tt Ordained by
the City Counct of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, that
Section 1, Section 1 of Ordinance
Number 43-94 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 1. That the taxes levied on
the taxable properb/ in the Kerper
Boulevard Industrial Park Economic
Development District legally described
in the preamble hereof, by and for the
benefit of the State of Iowa, City of
Dubuque, County of Dubuque,
Dubuque Community School Distd~
and all other taxing districts from and
after the effective date of this
Ordinance shall be divided as
hereinafter in this Ordinance provided.
Section 2. Section 4 of Ordinance
No. 43-94 if hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section 4. A~I taxes levied and
collected upon the taxable property in
said Kerper Boulevard Indus~al Park
Economic Development District shall
be paid into the funds for the respective
taxing district as taxes by or for said
taxing districts in the same manner as
all other property taxes unless or until
the total assessed valuation of the
taxable property in said Kerper
Boulevard Industrial Park Economic
Development Distrct exceed the total
assessed value of the taxable property
in said Distrct as shown on the
January 1, 1993 assessment roils.
Section 3, Ail ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict with the
~rovisions of this Ordinance are hereby
repealed. The provisions of this
Ordinance are intended and shall be
construed so as to confinue the dMsien
of taxes from property within the Kerper
Boulevard Indust~al Park Economic
Development District under the
~rovisiens of Secton 403.19 of the
Code of Iowa, as authorized in
Ordinance No. 43-94, and to fully
implement the provisions if Secton
403.19 of the Code of. Iowa with
respect to the division of taxes from
property within the Kerper Boulevard
Industrial Park Economic Devalopment
Distdct as described above. In the
event that any provision of this
Ordinance shall be determined to be
contrary to law it shall no affect other
~rovisions or applica'don of this
Ordinance which shall at ail fimes be
construed to fully invoke the provisions
of Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
with reference to the said District and
the territor? contained therein.
Section 4, This ordinance shall be in
effect after its final passage, approval
and publica'~on as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 7th day of
September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Cerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper this 13th day of
September, 1999.
Maly A. Davis CMC, Cb Clerk
It 9/13
Buol moved that the requirement
3R5 Regular Session, September 7, 1999
that a proposed Ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage
at two Council Meefings pdor to the
meeting at which it is to be finaliy
passed be suspended and further
moved final considerafion and passage
of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Voatberg. Motion carded 7-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of Forest Ridge Estates,
presented and read. Robbins moved
that the communicafion be received
and filed: Seconded.by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 485-99
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF FOREST RIDGE
ESTATES IN DUBUQUE COUNTY,
IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with
the City Clerk a final plat of Forest
Ridge Estates in Dubuque County,
Iowa; and
Whereas, upon said final plat appear
street(s) to be known as Forest Ridge
Drive and Knollcrest Ddve; and
Whereas, the preliminary plat has
been examined by the Zoning Advisory
Commission and had its appreval
endorsed thereon, with the waiver of
Article IV, D.esign and Improvement
Standards of the Subdivision
Regulations, except for Seddon 42-19,
Lots and Blocks; and
Whereas, said final plat has been
reviewed by the City Planner and had
her appreval endorsed thereon, and
Whereas, said final plat has been
examined by the City Council and they
find that it conforms to the statutes and
ordinances relafing to it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Sec~on 1. That the final plat of
Forest Ridge Estates in Dubuque
County, Iowa, is hereby approved and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authored and directed to endorse the
approval of the City of Dubuque, iowa,
upon said final plat
Section 2. That the City Council
hereby waives Article IV, Design and
Improvement Standards, except for
Section 42-19, Lots and Blocks; of the
City SubdMsion Regulations.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrence M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adopfion of the
Resolufion. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of survey plat of Block 13
Downtown Plaza, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 486-99
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
PLAT OF LOT I AND LOT 2 OF
BLOCK 13, DUBUQUE DOWNTOWN
PLAZA IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
(the "City") is owner of Block 13 in
Dubuque Downtown Plaza in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City wishes to dispose
of its interest in a portion of said
property for the purpose of advancing
the objeciJves of the Urban Renewal
Plan for the Downtown Dubuque Urban
Renewal Area and has directed that
the attached Plat of Survey of Lot 1
and Lot 2 of Block 13, Dubuque Plaza
be prepared to facilitate said
disposition; and
Whereas, the City Council of City
has reviewed said plat and finds that it
meets the requirements for property
dMsio n. ~
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Plat of Survey of
Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Block 13, Dubuque
Downtown Plaza in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, is hereby Approved.
Sec'don 2. That the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to endorse the approval of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, both as owner
and platting authority upon said plat
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrence M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Voatberg moved adopfion of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Mofion carded 7-0.
Mayor Duggan requesting to change
start of meefing time of Council
meetings to 6:30 P.M. effective
December 20, 1999, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the
communicafion be received and flied
Re.qular Session, September 7, 1999
386
and approved request to change the
starting time of CoiJncil Meetings to
6:30 P.M. beginning at the meeting of
December 20, 1999. Seconded by
BuoL Motion carded 7-0.
City Clerk advising of retirement
effective 1-28-2000 and City Manager
submitting a process to fill the posifon,
presented and read. Michaiski moved
that the communication be motion
received and filed and accepted the
resignation with regret and agreed with
the process. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
Council Members Report -- Upon
consensus it was agreed to set a date
for a Special Meeting wfth the AJrport
Commissioners.
City Manager subm~ng documents
providing for construction of
Landscaping of the Dubuque Industrial
Center West, presented and read.
Michaiski moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Buol. Motion
carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 487-99
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the LANDSCAPING
OF THE DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL
CENTER WEST, in the estimated
amount of $100,000, are hereby
approved and ordered filed in the office
of the City Clerk, for public inspection.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Michaiski moved adoption of the
Resciution. Seconded by BuoL Motion
carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 488-99
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa has given its
preliminary approval on the proposed
plans, specifications, and form of
contract and placed same on file in the
office of the City Clerk for public
inspection of the LANDSCAPING OF
THE DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL
CENTER WEST.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, BY THE CiTY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
that on the 4th day of October, 1999, a
public headng will be held at 7:00 p.m.
in the Public Ubrary Auditorium, at
which time interested persons may
appear and be heard for or against the
proposed plans and specifications,
form of contract and cost of said
~mprovement, and the City Clerk be
and is hereby directed to cause a
notice of time and place of such
headng to be pub{ished in a newspaper
having general circulation in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be
not lees than four days nor more than
twenty days pdor to the day fixed for its
consideration. At the headng, any
interested person may appear and
objections to the proposed plans,
specifications, contract, or estimated
cost of the improvement,
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrence M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
MichaiskJ moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by BuoL
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 489-99
ORDERING BIDS
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the LANDSCAPIN~ OF THE
DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
WEST is hereby ordered to be
advertised for bids for construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the amount of the security to
accompany each bid shall be in an
amount which shall conform to the
3revisions of the notice to bidders
hereby approved as a part of the plans
and specifications heretofore adopted.
That the C~ Clerk is hereby directed
to adver~se for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided,
to be published in a newspaper having
generat circulation in the C~, of
Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not
be less than four days nor more than
twenty days pdor to the receipt of said
bids at 2:00 p.m. on the 28th day of
September, 1999. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at
said time and will be submitted to the
Counc~ for final action at 7:00 p.m. on
the 4th day of October, 1999.
387 Regular Session, September 7, 1999
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day bf September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA: Davis, City Clerk
MichalskJ moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Buol. Motion
carded 7-0.
City Manager subm~ng documents
providing for construction of the
Florence, Villa, and Mountain Lane
Sanitary Sewer Extension project,
presented and read. Budi moved that
the communication be received and
tiled. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion
carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 490-99
RESOLUTION SE I lING A DATE FOR
A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE INTENT
TO COMMENCE A PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO
CONSTRUCT A SANITARY SEWER
SYSTEM AND TO ACQUIRE
PROPERTY AND EASEMENTS FOR
THE SEWER PROJECT
Whereas, the City Council is
considering commencing a public
improvement project to construct a
sanitary sewer system on Florence,
Villa, and Mountain Lane; and
Whereas, in connection with the
construction of the sanitary sewer
system, it .~{I be necessary for the City
to acquire easements for the
installation, maintenance, and repair of
said sewer;, and
Whereas, Iowa Code Chapter 6B
requires an opportunity for public input
into the consideration of whether or not
to proceed with the public improvement
project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CFi-'( OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
A public hearing is set for 7:00 p.m.
on the 4th day of October, 1999, in the
Public Ubrary Auditorium in Dubuque,
Iowa on the consideration of the City
Council's intent to commence a public
improvement project to construct a
sanitary sewer system and to acquire
property and easements for the sewer
project.
Passed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the
resolution, Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 491-99
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Florence, Villa,
and Mountain Lane Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project, in the esUmatad
amount of $233,707.49, are hereby
approved and ordered filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the
resdiution. Seconded by Robb[ns.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 492-99
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa has given its
preliminary approval on the proposed
p~ans, specifications, and form of
contract and placed same on file in the
office of the City Clerk for public
inspection of the Florence, Villa, and
Mountain Lane Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project.
NOW- THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 4th day of October,
~0909, a public heating will be held at
· p.m. in the Public Library
Auditorium at which time interested
)ersons may appear and be heard for
or against the proposed plans and
specifications, form of contract and
cost of said improvement, and the City
Clerk be and is hereby directed to
cause a notice of time and place of
such hearing to be published in a
newspaper having general circdiation
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
notice shall be not less than four days
nor more than twenty days pdor to the
day fixed for its consideration. At the
hearing, any interested person may
appear and tile objections to the
proposed plans, specifications,
contract, or estimated cost of the
improvement
Passed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999·
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Regular Session, September 7, 1999
388
Attest: Mary A. Davis, Cb Clerk
Buol moved a;dopfion of the
resolution. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 493-99
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY
Whereas, proposed plans have been
duly prepared and approved by the City
Council of the City of Dubuque and are
now on file in the office of City Clerk
showing among other things the pisns,
specifications, form of contract,
estimated cost and preliminary plat and
schedule showing the amount
proposed to be assessed against each
lot and the valuation of each lot as filed
by the Cb Council, for the Florence,
Villa, and Mountain Lane Sanitary
Sewer Extension Project
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Cb Council deems it
advisable and necessary for the public
welfare to make the herein mentioned
improvements, and unless property
owners at the time of the final
consideration of this proposed
resolution have on file with the City
Clerk objeddons to the resolution of
necessity, they shall be deemed to
have waived all objections pertaining to
the regularity of the proceeding and the
legality of using the special
assessment procedure.
Said improvements shall be
constructed and done in accordance
with the plans and specifications which
have been approved by the City
Council and now on file with the Cb
Clerk. That the cost and expense of
making such improvement will .be
assessed partially or totally against
privately owned properly lying with the
assessment lim~, and in an amount
~ot to exceed that provided by law, and
~n proportion to the special benefits
conferred.
The per'don of the cost which shall
be borne by the City will be paid from
the Fiscal Year 1999 appropriation, and
special assessment bonds may be
issued in anticipation of deferred
payments of assessments when a
contract has been performed and
accepted, and the proceeds thereof
used to pay the contractor.
The above rssolution was
introduced, approved and ordered
placed on file with the City Clerk this
7th day of September, 1999.
Approved and placed on file for final
action.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the
resoltr~on. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 494-99
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, has given its
preliminary approval on the proposed
plans, specifications and form of
contract and placed same on file in the
office of the City Clerk for public
inspection, for the Florence, Villa, and
Mountain Lane Sanitary Sewer
Extension Project, and,
Whereas, the proposed Resolufion
of Necessity for said improvement has
been introduced and is now on file in
the City Clerk's office for public
inspection.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 4th day of October,
1999, a public headng will be held at
7:1~0 o'clock p.m. in the Public Library
Auditorium in the City of Dubuque at
which time the owners of property
;ubject to assessment for the proposed
Improvement or any other pemon
having an interest in-the matter may
appear and be heard for or against the
maldng of the improvement, the
boundariss of the dis~ct, the cost. the
assessment against any lot, or the final
adoption of a resol~on of necessity
and the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to cause a
notice of time and place of such
hearing to be published in a newspaper
having general circul~on in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be
)ubr~shed once each week for two
consecutive weeks, the flint publication
of which shall be not less than ten days
prior to the day fixed for its
consideration. Unless property owners
at the time of the final consideration of
this proposed rssolurtion have on file
with the City Clerk objections to the
Resolution of Necessity they shall be
deemed to have waived all objections
thereto.
Passed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Maw,A. Davis, City Clerk
389 Regular Session, September 7, 1999
Buol moved adoption of the
resolufi6n. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 498-99
RESOLUTION APPROVING
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF
ASSESSMENTS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCrL
OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, iOWA:
That the attached sheets, 1 to 1
inclusNe, are hereby determined to be
the schedule of proposed assessments
for the Florence, Villa, and Mountain
Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
and the valuafions set out herein are
hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
BuoJ moved adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 496-99
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE 1T
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Florence, Villa, end
Mountain Lane Sanitary 8ewer
E~en$ion Project ia hereby ordered to
be adve~ised for bids for construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the amount of the sscufity to
acoompeny eech bid ehell be in en
amount which ehall conform to the
provieione of the notice to bidder8
hereby epproved ss e part of the plane
and specifications heretofore adopted.
That the City Cterk is hereby directed
to advertise for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided,
to be publiehed in a new~paper havin9
general circulation in the City of
Dubuque, iowa, which notice shall not
be less than four days nor more than
forty-five days prior to the receipt of
said bids at 2:00 p.m. on the 24th day
of September, 1999. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at
said time and wfll be submitted to the
Council for final action at 7;00 p.m. on
the 4th day of October, 1999.
Passed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the
resoI~on. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carded 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents
providing for construction of Curb
Modification to the intersection of 21st
& Central, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 497-99
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOW ' THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Curb
Modification at 21st & Central Project,
in the estimated amount of $26,177.91,
are hereby approved and ordered filed
in the office of the City Clerk for public
inspe~on.
Passed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 498-99
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa has given its
preliminary appreval on the proposed
plans, spec/fications, and form of
contract and placed same on file in the
office of the City Clerk for public
inspe~on of the Curb Modification at
21st & Central Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 20th day of September,
1999, a public hearing will be held at
7:00 p.m. in the Public Library
Auditorium at which time interested
persons may appear and be heard for
or against the proposed plans and
specific~ons, form of contract and
cost of said improvement, and the City
Clerk be and is hereby directed to
cause a notice of time and place of
such heating to be published in a
newspaper having general circulation
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
nofice shall be not less than four days
Regular Session,
nor more than twenty days prior to the
day fixed for its consideration. At the
headng, any interested person may
appear and file objections to the
proposed plans, specifications,
contract, or estimated cost of the
improvement.
Passed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution, Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 499-99
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Curb Modification at 21st &
Central Project is hereby ordered to be
advertised for bids for construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the amount of the security to
accompany each bid shall be in an
amount which shall conform to the
provisions of the notice to biddem
hereby approved as a par[ of the plans
and specifications heretofore adopted.
That the City Clerk is hereby directed
to advertise for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided,
to be published in a newspaper having
general circulation in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not
be less than four days nor more than
forty-five days prior to the receipt of
said bids at 2:00 p.m. on the 15th day
of September, 1999. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at
said time and will be submitted to the
Council for final action at 7:00 p.m. pn
the 20th day of September, 1999.
Passed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved ado¢on of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents
providing for construction of Maryville
Drive to Sarah Street area, presented
and read. Robbins moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried
RESOLUTION NO. 500-99
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
September 7, 1999 390
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Sarah Street and
Maryville Ddve Storm Sewer Extension
Project, in the estimated amount of
$71,319.18, are hereby approved and
ordered flied in the office of the City
Clerk for public inspection.
Paesed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Voetberg.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 50%99
FIXING DATE Of HEARING ON
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa has given its
preliminary approval on the proposed
plans, specifications, and form of
contract and placed same on tile in the
office of the City Clerk for public
inspection of the Sarah Street and
MaENille Ddve Storm Sewer Extension
Project
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE.CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 20th day of September,
1999, a public hearing will be held at
7:00 p.m. in the Public Library
Auditorium at which time interested
)ersons may appear and be heard for
or against the proposed plans and
specifications, form of contract and
cost of said improvement, and the City
Clerk be and is hereby directed to
cause a notice of time and place of
such hearing to be published in a
newspaper having general circulation
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
notice shall be not less than four days
nor more than twenty days prior to the
day fixed for its consideration. At the
hearing, any interested person may
appear and file objections to the
proposed plans, specifications,
contract, or estimated cost of the
improvement.
Passed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
39 ! Regular Session, September 7, 1999
Attest Mary A~ Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adop~on of the
Resolution. Seconded by Voetberg.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 502-99
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA~
That the Sarah Street and Mary~]le
Ddve Storm Sewer F_xtens~on Project is
hereby ordered to be advedised for
bids for construction. -
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the amount of the security to
accompany each bid shall be in an
amount which shall conform to the
provisions of the notice to bidders
hereby approved as a par[ of the p~ans
and specifications heretofore adopted.
That the City Clerk is hereby directed
to advertise for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided,
to be published in a newspaper having
general circulation in the C~ of
Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not
be less than four days nor more than
forty-five days pdor to the receipt of
said bids at 2:00 p.m. on the 15th day
of September, 1999. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at
said time and 'Mil be submitted to the
Counc~ for final action at 7:00 p.m. on
the 20th day of September, 1999.
Passed, adopted and approved this
7th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A~ Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Voetberg.
Motion carded 7-0.
At 9:33 P.M., MichaiskJ moved to go
into Closed Session In accordance with
Chapter 21.5 1,(c) State Code of Iowa,
1999 as amended, To discuss strategy
with counsel in matters that are
presen~ in I~gation and (j) To discuss
the purchase of padicular real estate
where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the
pdce the gevernmental body would
have to pay for that property.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carded 7-0.
At 10:40 P.M., Counc~ reconvened
Regular Session with statement that
Staff had been given preper direction,
There being no further business,
Nichoison moved to adjourn.
Seconded by Robbins. Motion carded
7-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:41
P.M.
/s/Mary A. Davis CMC,
City Clerk
Special Session~
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, ' Special Session,
Wednesday, September 15, 1999
Council Met at 5:00 P.M., Public Library
Auditodum.
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council
Members Buol, Markham, Michalski,
Niche]son, Robbins, Voetberg, City
Manager Michael Van Milligen,
Corporation Counse] Barry A. Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the call and
stated this is a Special Session called
for the purpose to set a Hearing to
consider disposing of certain Urban
Renewal property to Town Clock Plaza
Associates, LLC for Titlog, Inc. and
ac§rig upon such other business which
may propedy come before the Council.
City Manager requesting public
hearing be set for October 18, 1999 to
consider disposing of certain Urban
Renewal property to Town Clock Plaza
Associates, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be
received and fi[ed and recommenda~don
approved. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 503-99
RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS,
COMPETITIVE CRITERIA, OFFERING
PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSITION
OF CERTAIN URBAN RENEWAL
PROPERTY; (2) DETERMINING THAT
THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY
TOWN CLOCK ASSOCIATES, LLC.
SATISFIES THE OFFERING
REQUIREMENTS AND DECLARING
THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO
ENTER INTO THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH TOWN CLOCK
ASSOCIATES, LLC. AND TRILOG,
INC, IN THE EVENT THAT NO
COMPETING PROPOSALS ARE
SUBMITTED; AND (3) SOLICITING
COMPETING PROPOSALS.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
did on November 17, 1997, adopt an
Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Downtown
Dubuque Urban Renewal District (the
September 15~ 1999
397
"Plan") for the urban renewal area
described therein; and
Whereas, such Plan provides for,
among other things, the dispos~Jon of
propefldes for pdvate development
purposes as a proposed renewal
a~on; and
Whereas, Town Clock Associates,
LLC. ("Developer") and Trilog, Inc.
("Employer") have subm~ed to the City
a specific proposal for the acquisition
of certain property hereinafter
described for the development of a
corporate office, together with the
request that this property be made
available for disposition as rapidly as
possible; and
Whereas, in order to establish
reasonably competitive bidding
)rocedures for disposition of the
property in accordance with the
statutory requirements of Chapter 403,
Code of Iowa 1997 pa~culariy
Section 403.8, and to assure that the
C~ extends a full and fair opportunity
to all developers interested in
subm~ng a proposal, a summary of
submission requirements and minimum
requirements and competitive criteria
for the property offedng has been
prepared and is attached hereto as
Exhibit 'A" and by this reference is
m.a.de a part hereof, which sets out the
m~nlmum requirements each proposal
must satisfy in order to qual~y for
consideration wffh respect to the
competJ*dve criteria, th~ information and
documents which must be' submitted,
and the schedule for submission and
compe~ive bid-off procedures; and
Whereas, said Developer and
Employer have tendered a
Development Agreement with the C~,
attached hereto as Exhibit "B", which
proposes the development of a
corporate office on this property;, and
Whereas, to recognize both the firm
proposal for dispos~on of the property
already received by the City, as
described above, and to give full and
fair opportunity to other developers
interested in submitting a proposal for
development of the property, this
Council should by this Resolution:
1) Set the Fair Market Value of the
parcel as determined by an
independent appraiser for uses in
accordance with the Urban Renewal
Plan;
2) Approve the Guidelines for
::)evelopers for the Downtown Dubuque
Jrban Renewal Plan Area for
submission of proposals for the
~urchase and development of the
property and the minimum
393 Special Session, September 15, 1999
requirements and competitive criteria
attached hereto as Exhibit "A";
3J Approve as to form the Developer's
and Employer's proposed Development
Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit
4) Set a date for receipt of compefing
proposals and the opening thereof;
establish a procedure for each
proponent to better its proposal and set
a cutoff time for such modification; and
provide for review of such proposals
with recommendations to this Council
in accordance with established
procedures;
5) Declare that the proposal submitted
by Developer and Employer satisfies
the requirements of the offering, and
that in the event no other qualified
proposal is timely submitted that the
City intends to accept such proposal
and enter into the Development
Agreement and direct publication of
notice of said intent;
6) Approve and direct publication of a
notice to advise any would be
competitors of the opportunity to
compete for purchase of the property
for development on the terms and
conditions set out above;
7} Declare that in the event another
qualified proposal is timely subm~ed
and accepted, another and future
notice will be published on the intent of
the City to enter into the resulting
contract, as required by law;, and
Whereas, this Council believes it is
in the best interest of the City and the
Plan to act as expeditiously as possible
to offer this property for development
as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the following
described property shall be offered for
development in accordance with the
terms and conditions contained in this
Resolution, to wit:
Lot 1 of Block 13, Dubuque Downtown
Plaza, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa.
Sectien 2. That the Fair Market
Value of the property shall be
$450,000.00.
Section 3. That it is hereby
determined that in order to qualify for
consideration for selection each
Developer must submit a proposal
which meets these minimum
requirements:
a) Contains an agreement to acquire
the property at not less than the Fair
Market Value for use in accordance
with the Plan;
b) Is for the development of the
property for use by expanding and new
businesses in conformance with the
Plan and is not for speculative
development;
c) Includes a construction schedule in
which the construction of not less than
100,000 square feet of building space
on Lot I of Block 13 is substantially
complete within twenty-four (24)
months of a closing date;
d) Sets out or provides through other
means acceptable to the City the
proposed developer's expedence in
working with other development
projects and with construction; and
e) Sets out or provides through other
means acceptable to the City the
experience of the principals and key
staff who are directly engaged in
performance of contract obligations in
carrying out projects of similar scale
and characten
Section 4. That it is hereby
determined that each proposal which
satisfies the minimum requirements as
determined by the City, shall be
reviewed on the basis of the strength of
such proposal as judged by the
fo[lowing compe~ve criteria:
a) Quality of the proposal
anla)~ The overall cost of the project;
2) The types of materials shown for
construction of the structure.
b) Architectural design of the proposed
development _
1) Compatibility of the design with
surrounding structures, vistas,
vehicular activities and future
development of adjacent property;
2) The functional design of the site,
structure and all public spaces; and
3) The aesthetic quality of the
development
c) Economic feasibirity of the proposed
development
1) The economic return to the
community provided by the proposed
development including, but not limited
the property and sales tax
the number of jobs provided
and the encouragement of similar and
related development in the urban
renewal district; and
2) The ability of the prospective
developer to finance and complete the
project as proposed.
Section 5. That the proposed
Development Agreement by and
among the City, Developer and
Employer, be and is hereby approved
as to form for the purposes hereinafter
stated.
Section 6. That for the purpose of
Special Session, September 15, 1999
394
defining the offering of the property for
development, said Development
Agreement shall be deemed to be
~ustta~e of the terms acceptable to
the City with respect to:
a) Purchase pdce;
b) Conveyance of property;,
c) Required minimum improvements;
d) Timing of improvements;
e} City pe~cipafion;
f) Covenants;
g) Events of Default and Remedies;
and
h} General terms and provisions
provided, however, that each
compefing proposal and contract shall
be permitted to:
a) Devise and report its own design
for devalopment so long as the
minimum requirements set out in
F_~(hibit 'A' are met;
b) Devise and report its own method
and sources of financing, so long as
such proposal is sufficient to assure
tinandng of the project in a timely
manneq and
c) Allow taking possession of the
property to be delayed for up to slx (§)
months after the execufion of the
contract
No other subsfanEve deviations will
be permitted.
Section 7. That the proposed
Development Agreement submitted by
the Developer and Employer sa~sfies
the requirements of the offering and, in
the event that no other quelified
proposals are timely submitted, that the
City enter into said Agreement is
hereby accepted and approved.
Section 8. That it is hereby
determined that the Devaloper
possesses the quaIifications, financial
resources and legal ability necessary'to
acquire and develop the property in the
manner proposed by this offedng in
accordance with the Plan.
Section 9. That it is hereby
determined that the disposition price for
the propedy offered to the Developer
shall be in the amount of the Fair
Market Value as established by this
Council for uses in accordance with the
Plan.
Section 10. That the City Clerk shall
receive and retain for public
e~amination the attached Development
Agreement submitted by the Developer
and Employer and, in the event no
other qualified proposals are timely
submitted, shall resubmit the same to
this Council for final approval and
execution upon expiration of the notice
hereinafter prescribed,
Section 11, That the action of this
Counc~ be considered to be and does
hereby constitute notice to all
concerned of the intention of this
Counc~, in the event that no other
quelified proposals are timely
submitted, to accept the proposal of the
Developer and Employer to acquire
and develop the property and to enter
into the Development Agreement by
and among the City, Developer and
Employer.
Section 12. That the offficial notice of
this offering and of the intent of the
City, in the event no other qualified
proposels are timely submitted, to enter
into said Development Agreement,
shalt be a true copy of this Resolution,
but without the attachments referred to
herein.
Section 13. That the City Clerk is
authorized and directed to secure
immediate publication of said official
notice in the Talearanh Herald a
newspaper having a general circulation
in the community, by publication of the
text of this Resolution without
attachments on or before the 16th day
of September, 1999.
Section 14. That written proposals
for the sale and development of the
property will be received by the City
Clerk at or before 10:00 a.m., October
18, 1999 in the Office of the City Clerk,
located on the flint floor at City Hall,
Dubuque, Iowa 52001. Each proposal
will be opened at the hour of 10:00
a.m. in City Hall, D~Jbuque, Iowa on
October 18, 1999. Said proposals will
then be presented to the City Council
at 7:00 p.m., October 18, 1999, at a
meeting to be bald in the Auditorium of
the Carnegie-Stout Public Library,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 15. That such offedng shall
be in substantial conformance with the
)rovisions of Section 403.8, Code of
Iowa, requiring 'reas.onable competitive
bidding procedures as are hereby
prescribed which method is hereby
determined to be the appropriate
method for making the Property
ava~able for development.
Section 16. That the required
documents for the submission of a
proposal shall be in substantial
conformity with the provisions of this
Resolution.
Section 17. That the City Clerk is
hereby nominated and appointed as
the agent of the City of Dubuque, iowa
to receive proposals for the sale of the
property at the date and according to
the procedure herelnabove specified
for receipt of such proposals and to
proceed at such time to formally
395 Special Session, September 15, 1999
acknowledge receipt of each of such
proposals by noting the receipt of same
in the Minutes of the Council; that the
City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to make preliminary analysis
of each such proposal for compliance
with the minimum requirements
established by this Council
hereinabove. For each proposalwhich
satisfies these requirements, the
Council shall judge the strength of the
proposal by the competitive cdteda
established hereinabove. The Council
shall then make the final evaluation
and selection of the proposals.
Section 18. That following receipt of
competing proposals, the Developer
shall have until 10:00 a.m. on October
25, 1999, to amend its proposal in
response and to deliver same to the
City Clerk.
Section 19. That if, and only if,
competing proposals are received and
determined by the Council to meet the
minimum requirements of this
Resolution, and the Developer amends
its proposal in response thereto, such
Council shall forthwith schedule a
meeting within seven (7) days after
October 25, 1999, at which meeting
there shall be a bid-off, each proposal
against the other, seriafim sta~ng with
the second proposal received until
such time as each proponent for the
sale of the property shall decline to
improve its bid in response to the last
bid ofthe other bidder or bidders. The
pedod of time to be allowed for such
bid-off shall not be in excess of three
consecutive hours on said date. The
rules of such bid-off shall be as
informally determined by the Council at
or before such bid-off period and shall
be absolute.
Section 20. That in the event
another qualified proposal is timety
submitted and accepted by the City,
another and further notice shall be
published of the intent of the City of
Dubuque, iowa, to enter into the
resulting contract, as required by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this
15~ dayofSeptember, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Buol moved adopfion of the
Resolu~on and further set this matter
for public headng on 10/18/99 at 7:00
p.m. in the Public Librery Auditorium
and that the City Clerk publish notice in
the manner prescribed by law.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried
7-0.
Council then convened a Joint
Session with the Airport Commission -
Chair Tom Baldwin, Commission
Members: Douglas Brctherton, Paul
Fr0mmeit, Rick Goodin, Tom Stanton.
Discussion on the proposed
Ordinance on reorganization of Airport
Commission and request by
Commissionem and Air Service Task
Fome members was held. The final
decision and recommendations will
come back at a later Council meeting.
There being no further business,
Council Member Voetberg moved to
adjourn. Seconded by BuoL Motion
carded 7-0. The meeting adjourned at
6:24 P.M.
/s/Mary A. Davis CMC
City Clerk
Approved/'~~/ ,1999
Adopted
C~ Clerk ~
Reqular Session, September 20, 1999
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular S~ssion,
September 20, 1999
Council Met at 7:00 p.m., Public
Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council
Members Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, Robbins, Voetberg, City
Manager Michael Van Milligen,
Corporation Counsel Barry A. Lindahl.
Absent Council Member Buol.
Mayor Duggan read the call and
stated this is the Regular Session of
the City Council called for the purpose
to act upon such business which may
propedy come before the Council.
Invocation was given by Rev.
Charles Packer, Chaplain of Bethany
Home.
PROCLAMATIONS: Oct. 3 as "Crop
Walk Day in Dubuque' received by Bob
Kreyer, October 31 as "Tdck or Treat
Night"
MINUTES SUBMITTED: Carnegie
Stout Public Library of 7-29;
Community Devalopment Advisory of
7-20; Enterprise Zone Commission of
7-1; Housing Commission of 8-10;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 8-26,
presented and read. Voetberg moved
that the minutes be received and fi[ed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried
Finance Director submitting financial
report for month of August, 1999;
Proofs of Publication on List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for month
ending 6-30-99; and Council minutes
for meeting of 8-16, presented and
read. Voetberg moved that the
communication, report and proofs be
received and filed. Seconded by
Nlcholson. Motion carried 6-0.
NOTICES OF CLAIMS/SUITS: John
Beadle in unknown amount for property
.damages; Rober~ L & Barbara R. Day
in unknown amount for auto and
personal damages; George and Mar~lyn
Langas in amount of $4,000.00 for
backed up sewer damages; John L
396
Manderscheid in est. amt of $475.81
for vehicle damages, presented and
read. Voetherg moved that the claims
and suits be referred to the Legal Staff
for investigation and report Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Corporation Counsel advising
following claims have been referred to
Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the
agent for the Iowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Vehicle damage of
Bruce Haylock; Personal injury of
Patdala Hogan; Property damage of
Lisa K. Klein, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 6-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending
settlement of $46.11 for vehicle
damage and Finance Director to issue
check, presented and read. Voetberg
moved that the communication be
received and `died and approved
recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending
payments of $100.00 be authorized
and paid as part of the Sanitary Sewer
Backup Assistant Program to: Richard
Beecher, Steve Kennedy, Bernice
Mahe, Timothy Rahlf, Jane Schroeder,
Eldon Thill, Carl Till, Rosalla Willmes,
Ruth Metcalf and Pead R. Meyers,
presented and read. Voetberg moved
that the communications be received
and tiled and approved
recommendation and Finance Director
to issue proper checks. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carded 6-0.
REFUNDS REQUESTED: Angela
Mangeno, $75.00 for unexpired
Cigarette License for Angie's Pesitively
14th St., presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
cemmunication be received and filed
and approved refund with Finance
Director to issue proper check.
Seconded by Nicholsen. Motion
carried 6-0.
Undo Duehr advising of her
resignation from CMc Center
Commission effective immediately,
~resented and read. Voetberg moved
that the communication be received
and `dled and accepted with regret.
'Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 6-0.
Thom Determan advising of
397 Regular SesSion, September 20, 1999
resignation of Mustafa Ozcan from
Human Rights Commission, presented
and read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed
and accepted with regret. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
City Manager recommending
execution of an amendment to the
agreement with the Dubuque Visi~ng
Nurse Association to include pilot
Health Homes In~ative, presented and
read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed
and recommendab'on approved.
Seconded by Nichelson. Motion
carded 6-0.
City Manager recommending
execution of application to HUD for a
Healthy Homes Initiative Grant,
presented and read. Voetberg moved
that the communication be received
and flied. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 604-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
APPLICATION FOR A HEALTHY
HOME INITIATIVE GRANT
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has
operated a local childhood lead
poisoning prevention program since
1994; and
Whereas, the City received Round 4
lead hazard removal funding, in the
amount of $3.69 million; and
Whereas, the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development has
made available additional funds for a
healthy homes initiative program,
including lead-based paint hazard
contrel, lead hazard awareness,
healthy homes public education and
community outreach, and
environmental assessments and
treatments to impact a vadety of
household health and safety issues;
and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque
proposes a continuation of a primary
lead-based paint poisoning prevention
and healthy homes initiative program in
Census Tracts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7.01 and 7.02
in the City of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, iOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute an
application to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for
participation in a Healthy Homes
Initiative Grant, in the amount of
$2,482.100.
Section 2. That the City Manager is
hereby authorized and directed to
forward said application and resulting
standard executed contract to the
respective agencies in a timely fashion
and as required by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development:
Passed, approved and adopted this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrence M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
Copy of Letter being forwarded to
Richard Kautz, Iowa DOT, regarding
train speed limits in city limits,
~resented and read. Voetberg moved
that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
CH Manager recommending
acceptance of Warranty deeds for
right-of-way purchases for the
Klingenberg Terrace Retaining Wall
Reconstruction Project, presented and
read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and flied.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 505-99
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY ON
KLINGENBERG TERRACE TO THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque
entered into an Acquisition Agreement
With Jason M. and Kerd A. Sindahl,
pursuant to which Jason M. and Kerri
A. SindahI agreed to convey a part of
Lot 2 of 1 of the Subdivision of Lots
138, 140 and 142 of L. H. Langworthy
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
as shown on the Acquisition Plat
thereof; and
Whereas, Jason M. and Kerri A.
Sindahl have executed a conveyance
of said property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the
CH of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby
approves of, accepts and consents to
the Warranty Deed from Jason M. and
Kerd A. Sindahl, copies of which are
attached hereto, as required by Iowa
Code Section 569.7.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and
Regular Session,
acknowledge on behalf of the City of
Dubuque any instruments in
connection herewith.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary,&. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nichoison.
Motion carded 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 506-99
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A
CONVEYANCE OF'PROPERTY .ON
KLINGENBERG TERRACE TO THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque
entered into an Agreement with
Dubuque County, pursuant to which
Dubuque County agreed to convey the
South 50' of the West 1/4 of Lot 136 of
L H. Langworthy Addition in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, Dubuque County has
executed a conveyance of said
property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the
C~ of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby
approves of, accepts and consents to
the Quit Claim Deed from Dubuque
County, copies of which are attached
hereto, as required by Iowa Code
Section 569.7.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and
acknowledge on behalf of the City of
Dubuque any instruments in
connection herewith.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, M~yor
Attest:. Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 507-99
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY ON
KLINGENBERG TERRACE TO THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque
entered into an Acquisition Agreement
with Lois C. Mayne, pursuant to which
Lois C. Mayne agreed to convey a part
of North Middle 1/4 of Lot 136 of L H.
Langworthy Addi'don in the C~ of
Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the
Acquisition Plat thereof; and
Whereas, Lois C. Mayne has
executed a conveyance of said
September 20~ 1999 398
~ property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The C~ _Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby
approves of, accepts and consents to
the Warranty Deed from Lois C.
Mayne, copies of which are attached
hereto, as required by Iowa Code
Section 569.7.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and
acknowledge on behaE of the City of
Dubuque any instruments in
connection herewith.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayer
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nishoison.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 508-99
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY ON
KLINGENBERG TERRACE TO THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque
entered into an Acquisition Agreement
with Ronald A. Data, pursuant to which
RonaJd A. Data agreed to convey a part
of Lot 1 of I of the East ~ of Lot 136 of
L H. Langwor[hy Addition n the City of
~Dubuque, Iowa, as shown 'on the
~ Acquisition Pist thereof; and
J Whereas, Ronald A. Data has
executed a conveyance of said
property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the
City of Dubuque, lowa, hereby
approves of, accepts and consents to
the Warranty Deed from Ronald A.
Data, copies of which are attached
hereto, as required by Iowa Code
Section 569.7.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and
acknowledge on behalf of the City of
Dubuque any instruments in
connection herewith.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary A. Davis, C~ Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6.0.
399 Regular Session, September 20, 1999
RESOLUTION NO. 509-99
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY ON
KLINGENBERG TERRACE TO THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque
entered into an Acquisition Agreement
with Roger b Mclntyre, pursuant to
which Roger L. Mclntyre agreed to
convey a part of Lot 7 of Siege
Subdivision in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, as shown on the Acquisition Plat
thereof; and
Whereas, Roger L Mclntyre has
executed a conveyance of said
property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby
approves of, accepts and consents to
the Warranty Deed from Roger L.
Mclntyre, copies of which are attached
hereto, as required by Iowa Code
Section 569.7.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and
acknowledge on behalf of the City of
Dubuque any instruments in
connection herewith.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 510-99
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY ON
KLINGENBERG TERRACE TO THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque
entered into an Acquisition Agreement
with William F. Frbburger, pursuant to
which William F. Fdeburger agreed to
convey a part of Lot 8 of Siege
Subdivision in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, as shown on the Acquisiton Plat
thereof; and
Whereas, William F. Fdeburger has
executed a conveyance of said
property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY' COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa; hereby
approves of, accepts and consents to
the Warranty Deed from William F.
Frieburger, copies of which are
attached hereto, as required by Iowa
Code Section 569.7.
Section 2, The Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and
acknowledge on behalf of the City of
Dubuque any instruments in
connection herewith.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 511-99
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY ON
KLINGENBERG TERRACE TO THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque
entered into an Acquisiiton Agreement
with Mike Strader pursuant to which
Mike Strader agreed tc convey a part of
Lot 9 of Siege SubdMsion in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on the
Acquisition Plat thereof; and
Whereas, Mike Strader has
executed a conveyance of said
property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby
approves of, accepts and consents to
the Wa?ranty Deed from Mike Strader,
copies of which are attached hereto, as
required by Iowa Code Section 569.7.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and
acknowledge on behalf of the City of
Dubuque any instruments
connection herewith.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 512-99
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY ON
KLINGENBERG TERRACE TO THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the CK~ of Dubuque
entered into an Acquisition Agreement
with Charles J. Riniker, pursuant to
which Chades J. Riniker agreed to
convey parts of Lot 10 and 11 of Siege
Subdivision in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, as shown on the Acquisition Plat
thereof; and
Regular Sess on~ September 20~ 1999
400
Whereas, Chadea J. Riniker has
executed a conveyance of said
property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The C~ Council of the
City qf Dubuque, Iowa, hereby
approves of, accepts and consents to
the Warranty Deed from Chades J.
Riniker, copies of which are attached
hereto, as required by Iowa Code
Section 569.7.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute ~nd
acknowledge on behalf of the City af
Dubuque any instruments in
connection herewith.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 513-99
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A
CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY ON
KLINGENBERG TERRACE TO THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque
entered into an AcquistiJon Agreement
with Shannon Feiderman, pursuant to
which Shannon Felderman agreed to
convey a part of Lot 12 of Siege
Subdivision in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, as shown on the Acquisition Plat
thereof; and
Whereas, Shannon Felderman has
executed a conveyance of said
property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE. IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby
approves of, accepts and consents to
the Warranty Deed from Shannon
Felderman, copies of which are
attached hereto, as required by Iowa
Code Section 569.7.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and
acknowledge on behalf of the City of
Dubuque any instruments in
conneclfon herewith.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis; City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 6-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of Project Concern Para-
Transit Contract, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and tiled
and recommendation approved.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 6-0.
City Manager recommending to
submit Consolidated Annual
Performance & Evaluation Report,
~resented and read. Voetberg moved
that the communication be received
and tiled. Seconded by Nfcholson.
Motion carded 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 514-99
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF A CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND
EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)
FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING
JULY 1, 1998 AND CONCLUDING
JUNE 30, 1999.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, lowa,
is an entitlement grant recipient under
the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG} Program of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD); and
Whereas, the CDBG regulations
require that no later than ninety (90)
days after the completion ora program
year, each entitlement recipient must
submit a performance and evalualfon
report, Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER); and,
Whereas, the City has 1) prepared a
CAPER for the program year
commencing July 1, 1998 and
concluding June 30, 1999; 2) published
notice of availability of the CAPER in
the Telegraph Herald and in the
Dubuque AdvedJser on August 25,
1999; 3) made copies of the CAPER
available for public review at the
Carnegie Stout Public Library, City HalE,
and Housing Services Department; 4)
held a public hearing pursuant to
published notice before the Community
Development Advisory Commission on
September 14, 1999; and
Whereas, the Community
Development Advisory Commission
has voted to approve the CAPER and
to recommend City Council approval
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evalua'don
Report (CAPER)
for the period commencing July 1, 1998
401 Regular Session, September 20, 1999
and concluding June 30, 1999, a copy
of which is attached, is hereby
approved for submission.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the
City of Dubuque is hereby authorized
and directed to execute the
Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) on behalf
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. That the City Manager is
hereby authorized and directed to
submit the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
Passed, approved and adopted this
20~ day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Manager requesting hearings be
set for October 4th to assess a civil
penalty of $300.00 against several
tobacco permittees: Big 10 Mart, 2100
JFK Rd.; Billy Buck's, 521 E. 22nd;
Casey's Genera~ Store, 2699
Rockdale; Family Beverage Center,
3400 Central; IOCO Speede Shoppe,
3200 Central; Kalmes Brea~me Bar &
Gd[I, 1097 Jackson; Murph's South
End Tap, 55 Locust St.; Tobacco Outlet
Plus, 806 Wacker Dr.; Wa[green's, 555
JFK Rd.; Wareco, 700 Rhomberg;
Yard Arm, 1202 Shires Ext. and 30 day
suspension for King of Clubs, 1902
Central Ave., presented and read.
Vostberg moved that the
communications be received and filed
and approved request to set the
Hearings. Seconded by Niche[son.
Motion carded 6-0.
City Manager submitting status
report on the Housing Department's
montiodng activffJes of vacant
buildings, presented and read.
Vostberg moved that the
communication be received and tiled.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 6-0.
Copy of Letter sent to City
Development Board objecting to the
volunta~' and non-consenting
annexation as flied by the City of
Asbury, presented and mad. Voetberg
moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carded
City Manager submitting Draft Fiscal
Year 2001 Fiscal Guidelines for review
and adoption, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and tiled
and recommendation approved.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried
RESOLUTION NO. 515-99
Whereas, applications for Beer
Permits have been submitted and filed
to this Council for approval and the
same have been examined and
approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be
occupied by such applicants were
inspected and found to comply with the
Ordinances of this City and have flied
proper bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authorized to
cause to be issued the following named
applicants a Beer Permit
CLASS "B' BEER PERMIT
J & P O'Hara, Inc. Happy Joe's Ice
Cream/Pizza + (Sunday Sale)
855 Century Dr
CLASS "B"(SPECIAL EVENT)
BEER PERMIT
Dubuque Jaycees
Dubuque Jaycees+(Outdoor Sale)
4 & Bluff St
Passed, approved and adopted this
20th day September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:"Mary A Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 6~0.
RESOLUTION NO. 516-99
Whereas, applications for Liquor
Licenses have been submitted to this
Council for approval and the same
have been examined and approved;
and
Whereas, the premises to be
occupied by such applicants were
inspected and found to comply with the
State Laws and ail City Ordinances
relevant thereto and they have flied
proper bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authodz, ed to
cause to be issued the fo!lowing named
applicants a Liquor License.
CLASS "C"(COMMERCIAL)
BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
Carol Ann Dunlap Carol's
PIace+(Sunday Sale) 1689 Elm St
Admirals Hi-HSt Admirals
Hi-Hat +(Sunday Sale) 253 Main St
Reqular Session, September 20, 1999
Richard W Himch Il Fat Tuesday's
+(Sunday Sale) 1121 University Ave
Angela Mangeno Positively 14th St+
(Sunday Sale) 1401 Elm St
P.M.S.T. Inc. Happy's Place
+(Sunday Sale) 2323 Rockdale Rd
Bierstube Ltd. Europa Haus/Bierstube+
(Sunday Sale) 1301 Rhomberg Ave
Lisa Tott/Carol Meyers Tott's Tap
(1 day Outdoor Service)
3457 Jackson St
Passed, approved and adopted this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resslution. Seconded by Nicholson
Motion carded 6-0.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Individual invited to address the
Council requesting appointment to
Building Code of Appeals - Applicant F.
James Koif. No one spoke.
APPOINTMENT to Building Code
of Appeals: Applicants - Chuck Carr,
Steven Gudenkauf, Ronald Jahns.
Michalski moved that: Chuck Cart be
appointed to the At Large posifon for
the unexpired there year term which
will expire 8-1-00; Steven J. Gudenkauf
be appointed to the At Large posifon
for the unexpired three year term which
will expire 8-1-02; and Ronald Jahns be
reappointed to the Journeyman/
Carpenter position for an unexpired
three year term which will expire 8-1-
01. Seconded by Markham. Motion
carded 6-0.
Voetberg moved that the rules be
suspended to allow anyone present to
address the Council if they so de,ire.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 6-0.
Proofs of publication ceNfied to by
the Publisher on Notice of Hearing on
Plans & Specs. and Notice to Bidders
on the Receipt of Bids for Construction
of RiveFs Edge Plaza Project and City
Manager recommending to award
contract for project, presented and
read. Voetberg moved that the proof
and communication be received and
tiled. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
ca.ed 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 517-99
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 11th day of
September, 1999, plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost
were filed with the City Clerk of
402
Dubuque, Iowa for the River's Edge
Plaza Construction.
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost was published as
required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications,
.form of contract and estimated cost
are hereby approved as the plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for said improvements
for said project
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary,&. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 518-99
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have
been submitted by contractom for the
River's Edge Plaza Construction
Project pursuant to Resolution No. 460-
99 and notice to bidders published in a
newspaper published in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on the 20th day of
August, 1999.
Whereas, said sealed proposals
were opened and read on the 14th day
of September, 1999. and it has been
determined that the bid of Renaissance
'Construction Corporation of Dubuque,
Iowa, in the amount of $478,349.50
was the lowest bid for the furnishings of
all labor and materials and performing
the work as provided for in the plans
and speci~cations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above
improvement be awarded to
Renaissance Construction Corporation,
subject to the City obtaining a
construction permit from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, and, upon said
receipt of this permit, the Manager be
and is hereby directed to execute a
contract on behalf of the City of
Dubuque for the complete performance
of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said
contract and the approval of the
contractor's bond, the City Treasurer is
authorized and instructed to return the
bid deposits of the unsuccessful
bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this
403 Regular Session, September 20, 1999
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A: Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 6-0.
Proofs of publicafion certified to by
the Publisher on Notice of Hearing on
Plans & Specs. and Notice to Bidders
on the Receipt of Bids for Construction
of Sarah Street and Maryville Dr. Storm
Sewer Extension Project and City
Manager recommending to award
contract for project, and petition
containing 18 signatures supporting
this project, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the proofs and
communications be received and flied.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 519-99
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 1st day of
September, 1999, plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost
Were flied with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the Sarah Street
and Maryville Drive Storm Sewer
Extension Project.
Whereas, notice of headng on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost was published as
required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specificafions,
form of contract and estimated cost are
hereby approved as the plans,
specifications, form .of contract and
estimated cost for said improvements
for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 520-99
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have
been submitted by contractors for the
Sarah and Marwille Ddve Storm Sewer
Extension Project pursuant to
Resolution No. 502-99 and notice to
bidders published in a newspaper
published in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
on the 9th day of September, 1999.
Whereas, said sealed proposals
were opened and read onthe 15th day
of September, 1999, and it has been
determined that the bid of Drew Cook &
Sons, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, in the
amount of $54,509.82 was the lowest
bid for the furnishings of all labor and
materials and performing the work as
provided for in the plans and
specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above
improvement be awarded to Drew
Cook & Sons, inc. and the Manager be
and is hereby directed to execute a
contract on behalf of the City of
Dubuque for the complete performance
ofthework.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said
contract and the approval of the
contractor's bond, the City Treasurer is
authorized and instructed to return the
bid deposits of the unsuccessful
bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A: Davis, Cffy Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 6-0.
Proofs of publication certified to by
the Publisher on Notice of Headng on
Plans & Specs. and Notice to Bidders
on theReceipt of Bids for Construction
of Curb Modifications at 21st & Central
Project and City Manager
recommending to award contract for
project, presented and read. Robbins
moved that the proof and
communication be received and tiled.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried
RESOLUTION NO. 521-99
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 1st day of
September, 1999, plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost
were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the Curb
Modification at 21st & Central Project
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost was published as
required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost are
hereby approved as the plans,
Re.qular Sess on, September 20, 1999
4O4
specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for 'said improvements
for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:. Ma~yA: Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 522-99
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sea~ed' proposals have
been submitted by contractors for the
Curb Modification at 21st and Central
Project pursuant to Resolution No. 499-
99 and notice to bidders published in a
newspaper published in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on the 9th day of
September, 1999.
Whereas, said sealed proposals
were opened and read on the 15th day
of September, 1999, and it has been
determined that the bid of Renaissance
Construction Corporation of Dubuque,
Iowa, in the amount of $23,767.00 was
the lowest bid for the furnishings of all
labor and materials and performing the
work as provided for in the plans and
specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above
improvement be awarded to
Renaissance Construction Corpora~en
and the Manager be and is hereby
directed to execute a contract on behalf
of the City of Dubuque for the complete
performance of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of .said
contract and the approval of the
contractor's bond, the City Treasurer ia
authorized and instructed to return the
bid deposits of the unsuccessful
biddem.
Passed, approved and adopted this
20th day of Septem bet, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest MaryA: Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nichdison.
Motion carded 6-0.
Proofs of publication certified to by
the Publisher on No~ce of Hearing on
Plans & Specs. and Notce to Bidders
on the Receipt of Bids for Construction
of Schmitt Harbor Boat Ramp and City
Manager advising no bids were
received and therefore recommending
to proceed w~th project at a later date,
presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the proofs and
communication be received and flied.
Seconded by MichalskJ. Motion carried
6-9.
RESOLUTION NO. 523-99
RESOLUTION RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 455-99
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
THE SCHMITT HARBOR BOAT
RAMP PROJECT
Whereas, an adve~sement for bids
for the Schmitt Harbor Boat Ramp
Project was published'on August 20,
1999; and
Whereas, no bids w~re received on
the project;
Whereas, the City Council deems it
advisable to abandon the project and
re-bid the project with revisions at a
later date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That Resolution No. 455-99,
Preliminary Approval of Plans and
Specifications for the Schm~ Harbor
Boat Ramp Project, be rescinded and
that said project be re-bid at a later
date.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA: Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved~ adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Michalsk~.
Motion carded 6-0.
Robbins moved to reinstate the rules
limiting the discussion to the Council.
Seconded by Markham. Moflon carried
6-0.
City Manager submitting Ordinance
providing for 30 Mile per hour speed
limit on Fremont Ave from Dodge
Street to Cedar Cross Road;
Communications from Tom McDonald,
Mr. & Mrs. Gene Wilson, Colleen
Schwers, James & Mary Kay Kleiner
and Kathryn Nank agreeing with
proposed 30 mph speed limit on
Fremont Ave., presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communica~ons be received and flied.
Seconded by Markham. Carded bythe
following vote: Yeas-Markham,
Nicholson, Robbins, Voetberg. Nays-
Duggan, Michalski. Absent-Buol.
An Ordinance Establishing speed
limits on Fremont Ave. from Highway
20 to Cedar Cross Road to be set at 30
miles per hour, presented and read.
405 Regular Session, September 20, 1999
Markham moved that the requirement
that a proposed Ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage
at two Council Meetings pdor to the
meeting at which it is to be finarly
passed be suspended and further
moved final consideration and passage
of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Robbins. Vote on the motion was as
follows: Yeas-Markham, Nicholson,
Robbins, Voetberg. Nays-Duggan,
Michalski. Absent-Buol. MOTION
FAILED DUE TO LACK OF 3/4 VOTE.
Voetberg then moved that this be
considered the first reading of the
Ordinance. Seconded by Markham.
Carried by the following vote: Yeas-
Markham, Nicholson, Robbins,
Voetberg. Nays-Duggan, Michalski.
Absent-Buo[.
Zoning Advisory Commission
advising of their approval to amend
Subdivision Regulations by reducing
City inspection fees from 5% to 3% for
public improvements, presented and
read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and flied.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 6-0.
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 42,
Subdivision Regulations of the City
Code of Ordinances by amending
Section 42-24(a)(3) pertaining to
inspection fees for public
improvements, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the requirement
that a proposed Ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage
at two Council Meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspen(~ed and further
moved that it be set for public heating
on 10-4-99 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public
Library Auditorium and that the City
Clerk publish notice in the manner
prescribed by law. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
City Manager recommending
execution of CEBA Loan Agreement
with Tdlog, presented and read.
Robbins moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 524~99
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY
ECONOMIC BETTERMENT
ACCOUNT LOAN AGREEMENT AND
PROMISSORY NOTE FOR FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($500,000) WITH TRILOG, INC.
Whereas, the Community Economic
Betterment Account (CEBA) program
has been created by the Iowa
Department of Economic Development
to assist in the economic development
efforts of local jurisdictions; and
Whereas, on March 18, 1999, the
City of Dubuque, Iowa was awarded a
five hundred thousand dollar
($500,000) forgivable loan from the
CEBA program by the Iowa
Department of Economic Development;
and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa
desires to assist Tfilog, Inc. in its efforts
to expand its operations in Dubuque
and create new, permanent
employment opportunities in downtown
Dubuque for local citizens; and
Whereas, a CEBA Loan Agreement,
hereto attached and by this reference
made a part hereof, is to be executed
between the iowa Department of
Economic Development, Trilog, Inc.
and the City of Dubuque, iowa.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, iOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor and
Corporation Counsel be and they are
hereby author[zed and directed to
endorse, on behalf of the City Council
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, the
attached CEBA Loan Agreement and
Promissory Note.
Section 2.~ That the City Manager be
and he is hereby authorized to disburse
loan funds to Tdlog, Inc. from the
CEBA program in accordance with the
terms and conditions of the executed
Agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this
20~" day' of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 6-0.
CH Manager recommending
approval of Electric Service for
Univemity of Dubuque, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 6-0.
An Ordinance Approving
construction of underground electdc
service for University of Dubuque on
City right-of-way on Grace and A]gona
Streets, presented and read.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
Regular Session~ September 20~ 1999
ORDINANCE NO. 75~99
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE TO
CONSTRUCT ELECTPJCAL SERVICE
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the University of
Dubuque as the owner of the premises
known as the University of Dubuque,
Dubuque, Iowa, and legalS' described
as city public right-of-way (Grace Street
and AJgona Street) be and they are
hereby granted the 'revocable permit
and authority to construct and maintain
a electrical service under the terms and
conditons set forth in this Ordinance.
Section 2. That such construction
shall be done in accordance with plans
heretofore submitted by permittees and
approved by the City Manager, under
the supervision and direction of the City
Manager, and in accordance with all
applicable state and federal laws and
regulations, and the Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque.
Section 3. That the permission
herein granted is expressed
conditioned on permittees' agreement
to:
a. Assume any and all liability for
damages to persons or property which
may result from the existence, location,
installation, construction or
maintenance of said electrical service;
and
b. Procure and maintain in force during
the term of this permit a policy of
liabiI~ insurance as set forth in the
attached Insurance Schedule; and
c. Pay on behalf of the Cffy of
Dubuque, ell sums which the City of
Dubuque shall become obligated to
pay by reason of the liability imposed
upon the City of Dubuque for damages
of any kind resuitng from the location,
installation, existence, construction or
maintenance of said electric service
sustained by any person or persons,
caused by accident or othe~Mse to
defend at its own expense and on
behalf of said City any claim against
the Ctiy of Dubuque arising out of the
location, installation, existence,
construction or maintenance of
e~ectrical service and to pay
reasonable attorney fees therefor; and
d. Indemnify, defend and hold the City
of Dubuque free and harmlees from
any and all claims, loss, liability and
expense for death and/or injudes to
third persons or damages to property of
third persons, or for damage to any
property of the City of Dubuque which
may occur as a result of or in
connection with the location,
installation, construction, maintenance
and repair cf the facility, work or
improvement permitted herein.
Section 4. That the permission
herein granted is expressly conditioned
upon permittees' further agreement
that should the right and privilege
herein granted be rescinded or revoked
by the City Council, permittees, or their
successors in interest, as owners of the
abu~ng property, shall within ten (10)
days after receipt of written notice from
the City Manager, so to do, at their own
expense, remove said electrical service
and in the event of their failure to do
so, the City of Dubuque shall be
authorized to remove said electrical
service at permittees' expense and
dispose of the same, and the permittae
shall have no claim against the City or
its agents for damages resuitng from
the removal of said electrical service.
Section 5. That permittees covenant
and agree that the revocable permit
herein granted does not constitute an
approval of the design, erection,
location, construction, repair or
maintenance of said facli~ and said
permittees hereby covenant and agree
not to assert such claim or defense
against the City of Dubuque in the
event of claim asserted for death,
= personal injuries and/or property
damage against the permittees arising
out of or in any way connected with the
location, installation, _construction,
design, repair and maintenance of the
facility herein permitted.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall
become effective and the rights
hereunder accrue to the University of
Dubuque when this Ordinance has
been adopted by the City Council and
the terms and conditions thereof
accepted by permittaes by acceptance
endorsed on this Ordinance.
Section 7. Thst the City Clerk be and
she is authorized and directed to f[Je at
oermfftaes' expense a copy of this
ordinance in the Office of the Recorder
in and far Dubuque County, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this
20th day of Septamber, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis~ City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF
ORDINANCE NO. 75-99
The undersigned having read and
being familiar with the terms and
conditions of Ordinance No. 75-99,
hereby, for themselves, their
successors or assigns, as owners of
the abutting property, accept the same
and agree to be bound by the
407 Regular Session, September 20, 1999
condigns and agreements therein
contaihed to be performed by
permittees.
By: Tracy A. Wagner
Title: Vice President of Finance
and Auxiliary Services
Dated: 7th day of September, 1999
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper this 13th day of
October, 1999.
Mary A. Davis CMC, City Clerk
It 10/13
Michalski moved that the
requirement that a proposed Ordinance
be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council Meetings prior
to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended and further
moved final consideration and passage
of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carded 6-0.
City Manager submitting Ordinances
(3) providing for through street and
speed limits on Seippel Road and a
stop sign, presented and read
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Robbins. Motion carded
6-0.
An Ordinance Providing for the
designation of Seippel Road as a
through street, presented and read.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 76-99
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BY
ADDING SEIPPEL ROAD TO
SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION
213 THEREOF PROVIDING FOR THE
DESIGNATION OF THROUGH
STREETS
NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa be amended by adding Seippel
Road to Subsection (b) of Section 32-
213 thereof as follows:
"Sec. 32-213. Through Streets."
(b)
Seippel Road, from the north right-of-
way line of U.S. Highway 20 to the
south right-of-way line of Old Highway
Road and from the north right-of-way
line of Old Highway Road to the
northerly City limits.
Passed, approved and adopted this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper this 30th day of
September, 1999.
Mary A. Davis CMC, City Clerk
It 9/30
Voetberg moved that the
requirement that a proposed Ordinance
be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council Meetings pdor
to the meeting at which it is to be finally
lassed be suspended and further
moved final consideration and passage
of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Robbins. Motion carded 6-0.
An Ordinance Establishing speed
limits on Seippel Road at 35 miles per
hour, presented and read.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 77-99
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA BY
REVISING SUBSECTION (c} OF
SECTION 32-231 · THEREOF
PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF SPEED LIMITS
ON SEIPPEL ROAD
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Code of
Ordinahces of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa be amended by adding the
following to Subsection (c) of Section
32-231 thereof as followa:
"Sec. 32~231~ L, imits Generally."
(c)
THIRTY-FIVE (35) MILES PER HOUR
Seippel Road, from U.S. Highway 20 to
the norfhedy City limits.
Passed, approved and adopted this
20th day of September, 1999;
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper this 30th day of
September, 1999.
Mary A. Davis CMC, City Clerk
It 9/13
Voetberg moved that the
requirement that a proposed Ordinance
be considered and voted on for
' passage at two Council Meetings pdor
to the meeting at which it is to be finally
~assed be suspended and further
moved final consideration and passage
of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Robbins. Motion carded 6-0.
Reqular Session,
An Ordinance Providing for the
addition of a Stop Sign at Seippel Road
and Old Highway Road, presented and
read.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 78-99
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, iOWA BY
MODIFYING SUBSECTION {b) OF
SECTION 32-214 THEREOF
PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF
A STOP SIGN AT SEIPPEL ROAD
AND OLD HIGHWAY ROAD
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa be amended by adding Seippe[
Road and Old Highway Road to
Subsection (b) of Section 214 thereof
as follows:
"Sec. 32-214, Stoo Intersectior~."
(b)
NORTHBOUND
Seippel Road and Old Highway Road.
Passed, approved and adopted this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:. Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper this 30th day of
September, 1999.
Mary A. Davis CMC, City Clerk
It 9/30
Voetberg moved that the require-
ment that a proposed Ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage
at two Council Meetings pdor to the
meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended and further
moved final consideration and passage
of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Robbins. Motion carried 6-0.
City Manager submitting City of
Dubuque Urban Deer Management
Plan, presented and read. Voetherg
moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carded 6-0.
An Ordinance Amending Section 33-
7 to allow hunting with bow and arrow
of deer by persons licensed by the
Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources and
issued a permit by the City of Dubuque
during a designated hunfing season,
presented and read.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
September 20~ 1999
4O8
ORDINANCE NO. 79-99
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 33*7 OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES
PROHIBITING HUNTING WITH BOW
AND ARROW BY ALLOWING
HUNTING WITH BOW AND ARROW
OF DEER BY PERSONS LICENSED
BY THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES AND
ISSUED A PERMIT BY THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE DURING A DESIGNATED
HUNTING SEASON.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 33-7 of the City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) It shall be unlawful for any
~erson within the corporate limits of the
City to use any slingshot of any kind, or
to willfully or carelessly throw any
stone, stick or other missile in such
manner as to hit, injure or endanger
any person, or window or other
property, or for any person within the
corporate limits of the City to hunt with
a bow and arrow.
(b) Nothing herein shall prohibit the
hunting with bow and arrow of deer by
persons licensed by and during the
period of time authorized by the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources and
issued a permit by thee City.
Section 2. This Ordinan_.ce shall take
effect upon publication.
Section 3. Paragraph (b) of this
Ordinance shall be automatically
repealed on January 11, 1999.
Passed, approved and adopted this
20th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Map/A. Davis, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper this 27th day of
September, 1999.
MaryA. Davis CMC, City Clerk
It 9/27
Voetberg moved that the
requirement that a proposed Ordinance
be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council Meetings pdor
to the meeting at which it is to be finally
~assed be suspended and further
moved final consideration and passage
of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carded 6-0.
Zoning Advisory Commission
approving amendment to conceptual
development plan to permit expansion
of the iD Institutional District at 2570
Asbury Road as requested by Eromaus
4-09 Regular Session, September 20, 1999
Bible College/Ron Balmer, presented
and re~d. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nichofson. Motion
carried 6-0.
An Ordinance Providing for the
amendment of Ordinance No. 36-93
which adopted regulations for the
Emmaus Bible College Ins~utional
District, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered
and voted on for passage at two
Council Meetings prior to the meeting
at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved that the
Ordinance be set for Public Hearing on
10-4-99 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public
Library Auditorium and that the City
Clerk publish notice in the manner
prescribed by law. Seconded by
Niche[son. Motion carried 6-0.
Zoning Advisery Commission
approving text amendment to aIIow a
crematorium as an accessory use to a
funeral home in R-l, R-3 and R-4
Districts requested by Patrick Leonard,
presented and read. Voetberg moved
that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
An Ordinance Amending Zoning
Ordinance by adding a new definition
to Section 8 to define
Mortuaries/Funeral Homes and add
Crematoriums as an accessory use to
Mortuaries and Funeral Homes,
presented and read. Voetberg moved
that the requirement that a proposed
Ordinance be considered and voted on
for passage at two Council Meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended and
further moved that the Ordinance be
set for Public Headng on 10-4-99 at
7:00 p.m. in the Public Library
Auditorium and that the City Clerk
publish notice in the manner prescribed
by law. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
John & Doris ~vlahan requesting
rezoning of their property at Northeast
corner of JFK Road and W. 32nd St.,
and Zoning Advisory Commission
submitting their recommendations
regarding above rezoning
classification, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 6-0.
An Ordinance Amending Zoning Map
by reclassifying property located at the
Northeast corner of JFK Rd. and West
32nd St. from AG and R-1 Districts to
OS, R-l, R-2, R-3 and C-3 and from
County Agricuitural to City's R-1 and R-
2, concurrent with Annexation,
~resented and read. Voetberg moved
:hat the requirement that a proposed
Ordinance be considered and voted on
for passage at two Council Meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be
finally passed be suspended and
further moved that the Ordinance be
set for Public Hearing on 10-4~99 at
7:00 p.m. in the Public Library
Auditorium and that the City Clerk
~ublish notice in the manner prescribed
by law. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Manager requesting public
hearing be set on October 4, 1999 to
consider voluntary annexation for
property owned by Kiv[ahan Farms,
LC. for approx. 40 acres along
Arboretum Drove at NE comer of JFK
Rd. and West 32nd St., presented and
read. Veetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed
and recommendation approved setting
the Public Hearing on 10-4-99 at 7:00
p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium
and that the City Clerk publish notice in
the manner prescribed by law.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 6-0..
City Manager submitting documents
providing for construction of Concrete
Repairs on North Grandview Ave. at
Delhi St. project, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 525-99
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOW THEREFORE, BE iT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA;
That the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Concrete
Repairs on North Grandview at Delhi
Project, in the estimated amount of
$155,099.19, are hereby approved and
ordered fi[ed in the office of the City
Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrence M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Regular Sess on, September 20, 1999
410
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Secon-ded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 526-99
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa has given its
preliminary approval on the proposed
plans, specifications, and form of
contract and placed same on tile in the
office of the City Clerk for public
inspection of the Concrete Repairs on
North Grandview at Delhi Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 4th day of October,
1999, a public hearing will be held at
7:00 p.m. in the Public Library
Auditorium at which 'dme interested
persons may appear and be heard for
or against the proposed plans and
specifications, form of contract and
cost of said improvement, and the City
Clerk be and is hereby directed to
cause a notice of time and place of
such hearing to be published in a
newspaper having general ciroul~on
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
notice shall be not less than four days
nor more than twenty days prior to the
day tixed for its consideration. At the
hearing, any interested person may
appear and file objections to the
proposed plans, specifications,
contract, or estimated cost of the
improvement
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA: Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of 'the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 527-99
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Concrete Repairs on North
Grandview at Delhi Project is hereby
ordered to be advertised for bids for
construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the amount of the security to
accompany each bid shall be in an
amount which shall conform to the
provisions of the notice to bidders
hereby approved as a part of the plans
and specifications heretofore adopted.
That the City Clerk is hereby directed
to adveCdse for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided,
to be published in a new~paper having
general circulation in the C~ of
Dubuque, iowa, which notice shall not
be less than four days nor more than
forty-tive days pdor to the receipt of
said bids at 2:00 p.m. on the 29th day
of September, 1999. Bids shall be
opened and read by the C~ Clerk at
said time and will be subm~ed to the
Council for final action at 7:00 p.m. on
the 4th day of October, 1999.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary,&. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Manager submit'ring documents
providing for construction of Expansion
of 5th Street Parking Ramp project,
presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received
and tiled. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 528-99
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans,
specitications, form~of contract and
estimated cost for the Purchase of
Precast Concrete Materials for the
Expansion of the Fifth Street Ramp, in
the estimated amount of $450,000.00
are hereby approved and ordered tiled
in the office of the City Clerk for public
inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary A: Davis, C~ Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 529-99
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, the C~ Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa has given its
preliminary appraval on the proposed
plans, specifica~ons, and form of
contract and placed same on file in the
office of the City Clerk for public
inspection of the Purchase of Precast
Concrete Materials for the Expansion of
the Fifth Street Ramp.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Session, September 20, 1999
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 18th day of October,
1999, a public headng will be held at
7:00 p.m. in the Public Library
Auditorium at which time interested
persons may appear and be heard for
or against the proposed plans and
specifications, form of contract and
cost of said improvement, and the City
Clerk be and is hereby directed to
cause a notice of time and place of
such hearing to be published in a
newspaper having general circulation
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
notice shall be not less than four days
nor more than twenty days pdor to the
day fixed for its consideration. At the
headng, any interested person may
appear and file objections to the
proposed plans, specifications,
contract, or estimated cost of the
improvement.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Michalsk] moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 530-99
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Pumhase of Precast
Concrete for the Expansion of the Fifth
Street Ramp is hereby ordered to be
advertised for bids for construction.
BE tT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the amount of the secur'r[y to
accompany each bid shall be in an
amount which shall conform to the
provisions of the notice to biddem
hereby approved as a part of the plans
and specifications heretofore adopted.
That the City Clerk is hereby directed
to advertise for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided,
to be published in a newspaper having
general circulation in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not
be less than four days nor more than
forty-five days pdor to the receipt of
said bids at 2:00 p.m. on the 12th day
of October, 1999. Bids shall be
opened and read by the C~ Clerk at
said time and will be submitted to the
Council for final action at 7:00 p.m. on
the 18th day of October, 1999.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Manager requesting public
hearing be set for a Special Meeting on
Monday, October 25, 1999 at 7:00 P.M.
in Conference Room "B", City Hail to
consider disposing of property in
Dubuque Industrial Center West to
Dubuque Area Industrial Development
Corp. (DAIDC), presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed
and approved the request setting the
Public Headng for 10-25-99 at 7:00
p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium
and that the City Clerk publish notice in
the manner prescribed by law.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried
RESOLUTION NO. 531-99
RESOLUTION (1) APPROVING THE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS,
COMPETITIVE CRITERIA, OFFERING
PROCEDURES FOR DISPOSITION
OF CERTAIN URBAN RENEWAL
PROPERTY; (2) DETERMINING THAT
THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY
DUBUQUE AREA INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(DAIDC) SATISFIES THE OFFERING
REQUIREMENTS AND DECLARING
THE INTENT OF THE CITY TO
ENTER INTO THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH DAIDC IN THE
EVENT THAT NO COMPETING
PROPOSALS ARE SUBMITTED; AND
(3) SOLICITING COMPETING
PROPOSALS.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
did on November 17, 1997, adopt an
Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic
Development Disthct (the "Plan") for
the urban renewal area described
therein; and
Whereas, such Plan provides for,
among other things, the disposition of
properties for private development
purposes as a proposed economic
development action; and
Whereas, DAIDC ("Developer") has
submitted to the City a specific
proposal for the acquisition of certain
property hereinafter described for the
development of a speculafive industrial
building, together with the request that
this property be made available for
disposition as rapidly as possible; and
Whereas, in order to establish
reasonably compe~ve bidding
~recedures for disposition of the
Reqular Session, September 20, 1999
property in accordance with the
statutory requirements of Chapter 403,
Code of Iowa, 1997, particularly
Section 403.8, and to assure that the
City extends a full and fair opportunity
to all developers interested in
submitting a proposal, a summary of
submission requirements and minimum
requirements and competitive criteda
for the property offering has been
prepared and is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and by this reference is
made a part hereof, which sets out the
minimum requirements each proposal
must satisfy in order to qualify for
consideration with respect to the
competitive criteria, the information and
documents which must be submitted,
and the schedule for submission and
compef~ve bid-off procedures; and
Whereas, said Developer has
tendered a Development Agreement
with the CKy, attached hereto as Exhibit
"B", which proposes the devalopment
of a speculative industrial building on
this property; and
Whereas, to recognize both the firm
proposal for disposition of the property
already received by the City, as
described above, and to give full and
fair opportunity to other developers
interested in submitting a proposal for
development of the property, this
Council should by this Resolu~on:
1) Set the Fair Market Value of the
parcel as determined by an
independent appraiser for uses in
accordance with the Urban Renewal
Plan;
2) Approve the Guidelines for
Developers for the Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development Distdct
for submission of proposals for.the
purchase and development of the
property and the minimum
requirements and competitive criteda
attached hereto as Exhibit "A";
3) Approve as to form the Developer's
proposed Development Agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit
4) Set a date for receipt of competing
proposals and the opening thereof;
establish a procedure for each
proponent to better its proposal and set
a cutoff fime for such modification; and
provide for review of such proposals
with recommendations to this Council
in accordance with established
procedures;
5) Declare that the proposal submitted
by Developer safisfies the
requirements of the offering, and that in
the event no other qualified proposal is
timely submitted that the City intends to
accept such proposal and enter into the
Development Agreement and direct
publication of notice of said intent;
6) Approve and direct publication of a
notice to advise any would be
competitors cf the opportunity to
compete for purchase cf the property
for development on the terms and
conditions set out above;
7) Declare that in the event another
qualified proposal is timely submitted
and accepted, another and future
notice ,Mil be published on the intent of
the City to enter into the resulting
contract, as required by law;, and
Whereas, this Council believes it is
in the best interest of the City and the
Plan to act as expedifiously as possible
to offer this property for development
as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, iOWA:
Section 1. That the following
described property shall be offered for
development in accordance with the
terms and conditions contained in this
Resolution, to wit
Lot 1 Dubuque Industrial Center
West, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa.
Section 2. That the Fair Market
Value of the property shall be $1.50 per
square foot of the area of the property.
Section 3. That it is hereby
determined that in order to qualify for
consideration for ~ selection each
Developer must submit, a proposal
which meets these minimum
requirements:
a) Contains an agreement to acquire
the proper'o/at not less than the Fair
Market Value for use in accordance
with the Plan;
b) Is for the development of the
property for use by expanding and new
businesses in conformance with the
Plan;
c) includes a construction schedule in
which the construction of not less than
40,000 square feet of building space on
Lot 1 Dubuque Industrial Center West
is substantially complete within twelve
(12) months ora closing date;
d) Sets out or provides through other
~means acceptable to the City the
proposed developer's experience in
workJng with other development
projects and with construction; and
e) Sets out or provides through other
means acceptable to the City the
expedence of the principals and key
staff who are directly engaged in
)erfo.rmance of contract obligations in
caring out projects of similar scale
and character.
413 Regular Session, September 20, 1999
Section 4. That it is hereby
determ~nad that each proposal which
satisfies the minimum requirements, as
determined by the City, shall be
reviewed on the basis of the strength of
such proposal as judged by the
fol[o,Mng compe~C~ve criteria:
a) Quality of the proposal
1) The overall cost of the project;
and
2) The types of materials shown for
construcfion of the structure.
b) Architectural design of the proposed
development
1) Compafibility o¢ the design with
surrounding structures, vistas,
vehicular activifiss and future
development of adjacent property;
2) The functional design of the site,
structure and all public spaces; and
3) The aesthetic quality of the
development.
c) Economic feasibility of the proposed
development
1)The economic return to the
community provided by the proposed
development including, but not limited
to, the properb/ and sales tax
generated, the potential for job creation
and the encouragement of similar and
related development in the urban
renewal district; and
2) The abil~b/ of the prospective
developer to finance and complete the
project as proposed.
Section 5. That the proposed
Development .~graement by and
between the City and Developer be and
is hereby approved as to form for the
purposes hereinafter stated.
Section 6. That for the purpose of
defining the offering of the property for
development, said Development
Agreement shall be deemed to be
illustrative of the terms acceptable to
the City with respect to:
a) Purchase price;
b) Conveyance of property;
c) Required minimum improvements;
d) Timing of improvements;
e) City pa~cipation;
f} Covenants;
g) Events of Default and Remedies;
and
h) General terms and provisions
provided, however, that each
competing proposal and contract shall
be permitted to:
a) Devise and report its own design for
development so long as the minimum
requirements set out in Exhibit 'A" are
met;
b) Devise and report its own method
and sources of financing, so long as
such proposal is sufficient to assure
financing of the project in a timely
manner; and
c) Allow taking possession of the
property to be delayed for up to sx (6)
months after the execution of the
contract.
No other substantive deviations will be
permitted.
Section 7. That the proposed
Development Agreement submitted by
the Developer satisfies the
requirements of the offering and, in the
event that no other qualified proposals
are timely submitted, that the City enter
into said Agreement is hereby
accepted and approved.
Section 8. That it is hereby
determined that the Developer
possesses the qualifications, financia]
resources and legal ability necessary to
acquire and devsiop the property in the
manner proposed by this offedng in
accordance with the Plan.
Section 9. That it is hereby
determined that the disposi~on price for
the property offered to the Developer
shall be in the amount of the Fair
Market Value as established by this
Council for uses in accordance with the
Plan.
Section 10. Thatthe City Clerk shall
receive and retain for public
examination the attached Development
Agreement submitted by the Developer
and, in the event no other qualified
proposals are timeiy submitted, shall
resubmit the same to this Council for
final approval and execution upon
expiration of the notice hereinafter
prescdbed.
Section 11. That the action of this
Council be considered to be and does
hereby constitute notice to all
concerned of the intention of this
Council, in the event that no other
qualified proposals are timely
submitted, to accept the proposal of the
Developer to acquire and develop the
property and to enter into the
Development Agreement by and
between City and Developer.
Sec~on 12. That the o~cial notice of
this offedng and of the intent of the
City, in the event no other qualified
proposals are timely submitted, to enter
into said Development Agreement,
shall be a true copy of this Resolution,
but without the attachments referred to
herein.
Section 13. That the City Clerk is
authorized and directed to secure
immediate publication of said ofcial
notice in the Telear~[~h Herald a
newspaper having a general circulation
in the community, by publicafJon of the
Regular Session, September 20, 1999
414
text of this Resolution without
attachments on or before the 24th day
of September, 1999.
Secfion 14. That written proposals
for the sale and development of the
property will be received by the City
Clerk at or before 10:00 a.m., October
25, 1999 in the Office of the City Clerk,
located on the first floor at City Hall,
Dubuque, Iowa 52001. Each proposal
will be opened at the hour of 10:00
a.m. in City Hall, Dubuque, Iowa on
October 25, 1999. Said proposals will
then be presented to the City Council
at 7:00 p.m., October 25, 199g, at~e
meeting to be held in Conference
Room B, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 15. That such offering shall
be in substantial conformance with the
provisions of Section ,403.8, Code of
Iowa, requiring "reasonable compe~ive
bidding procedures" as are hereby
prescribed which method is hereby
determined to be the appropriate
method for making the Property
available for development.
Secfion 16. That the required
documents for the submission of a
proposal shall be in substantial
conformity with the provisions of this
Resolution.
Section 17. That the City Clerk is
hereby nominated and appointed as
the agent of the Cb of Dubuque, Iowa
to receive proposals for the sale of the
property at the date and according to
the procedure hereinabove specifed
for receipt of such proposals and to
proceed at such time to formally
acknowledge receipt of each of such
proposals by noting the receipt of same
in the Minutes of the Council; that :[he
Cb Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to make preliminary analysis
of each such proposal for compliance
with the minimum requirements
established by this Council
hereinabove. For each proposal which
satisfies these requirements, the
Council shall judge the strength of the
proposal by the competitive cdteda
established hereinabove. The Council
shall then make the final evaluation
and selection of the proposals.
Section 18. That following receipt of
competing proposals, the Developer
shall have until 10:00 a.m. or)
November 1, 1999, to amend its
proposal in response and to deliver
same to the City Clerk.
Section 19. That if, and only if,
competing proposals are received and
determined by the Council to meet the
minimum requirements of this
Resolution, and the Developer amends
its proposal in response thereto, such
Council shall forthwith schedule a
meeting within seven (7) days after
November 1, 1999, at which meeting
there shall be a bid-off, each proposal
against the other, seriatim starting with
the second proposal received until
such time as each proponent for the
sale of the property shall decline to
improve its bid in response to the last
bid of the other bidder or bidders. The
period of time to be allowed for such
bid-off shall not be in excess of three
consecutive hours on said date. The
rules of such bid-off shall be as
informally determined by the Council at
or before such bid-off period and shall
be absolute.
Section 20. That in the event another
qualified proposal is timely submitted
and accepted by the City, another and
further notice shall be published of the
intent of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, to
enter into the resulting csntract, as
required by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this
20th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. D~vis, Cb Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Manager subm~ng documents
providing for construction of Widening
of Pennsylvania Ave. at Northwest
Arterial project, presented and read.
Robbins moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by N[cholson. Motion
carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 532-99
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the Widening of
Pennsylvania Avenue at the Northwest
Arterial Project, in the estimated
amount of $93,195.22, are hereby
approved and ordered flied in the office
of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Regular Session, September 20, 1999
RESOLUTION NO. 533-99
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa has given its
preliminary approval on the proposed
plans, specifications, and form of
contract and placed same on file in the
office of the City Clerk for public
inspection of the Widening of
Pennsylvania Avenue at. the Northwest
Artedal Project
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE.CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA;
That on the 4th day of October,
1999, a public headng will be held at
7:00 p.m. in the Public Library
Audtiodum at which time interested
persons may appear and be heard for
or against the proposed plans and
specifications, form of contract and
cost of said improvement, and the City
Clerk be and is hereby directed to
cause a notice of time and place of
such headng to be published in a
newspaper having general circulation
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
notice shall be not less than four days
nor more than twenty days pdor to the
day fixed for tis consideration. At the
hearing, any interested person may
appear and file objections to the
proposed plans, specifications,
contract, or estimated cost of the
improvement
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0. -
RESOLUTION NO. 534-99
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Widening of Pennsylvania
Avenue at the Northwest Artedal
Project is hereby ordered to be
advertised for bids for construddon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the amount of the secudty to
accompany each bid shall be in an
amount which shall conform to the
provisions of the notice to bidders
hereby approved as a part of the plane
and specifications heretofore adopted.
That the City Clerk is hereby directed
to advertise for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided,
to be published in a newspaper having
general circulation in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not
be [ess than four days nor more than
for~,-five days prior to the receipt of
said bids at 2:00 p.m. on the 29th day
of September, 1999. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at
said time and wifi be submitted to the
Council for final action at 7:00 p.m. on
the 4th day of October, 1999.
Passed, adopted and approved this
20th day of September, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
City Manager requesting public
headng be set for October 18th to
consider an amendment to the Fiscal
Year 2000 budget, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed
and request approved to set Hearing
for 10-18-99 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public
Library Audtiorium and that the City
Clerk publish notice in the manner
)rescdbed by law. Seconded by
Voetberg. Motion carded 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO, 635-99
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2000 BUDGET AND DATE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
Whereas,- it is proposed that the City
of Dubuque amend its Fiscal Year
2000 budget; and
Whereas, Section 384.16 of the
Code of Iowa stipulates that a public
hearing must be held on such a
budget amendment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Clerk be
and is hereby authorized and directed
to publish notice of public hearing on
an amendment to the adopted budget
for the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this
20th day of Sept, 1999.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: M~ryA. Davis, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the
Resolution and set the date for public
headng to be 10-18-99 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Public Library Auditorium.
Seconded byVoetberg. Motion carded
6-0.
At 8:16 P.M. Voetberg moved to go
into Closed Session In accordance
with Chapter 21.5 1.(j) State Code of
Rec~ular Session,
September 20,~1999
Iowa, 1999 as amended, To discuss
the purchase cf particular real estate
where premature disclosure coutd be
reasonably expected to increase the
pdce the governmental body would
have to pay for that property and (c} To
discuss strategy with Counsel in
mat~ers that are presently in I~gaiton.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 6-0.
At 8:53 P.M. Council recenvened
Regular Session stating that Staff had
been given proper direction.
There being no further business,
Nicholson moved to adjourn.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried
8-0. Council adjourned at 8:54 P.M.
/'si Mary A. Davis CMC
C~ Clerk
Ap p rove d ,~¢/~¢~,'~/, 1999
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