1998 September Council ProceedingsReqular Session, September 8, 1998
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DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session,
Tuesday, September 8, 1998.
Council Met at 7:00 p.m., Public
Library Auditorium.
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council
Members Buol, Markham, Michalski,
Nicheison, Robbins, Voetberg, C~
Manager Michael Van Mi[ligen
Corporation Counsel Barry A. Lindah].
Mayor Duggan reed 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. Bob
Weinhold, Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran
Church.
PROCLAMATIONS: Sept. 7-13 as
'Union Label Week;" Sept. 11-13 as
'International Dragonboat Festival"
received by Steve Neyens, Chuck Thiil,
and Randy Purcell; Sept. 19 as "End of
the Summer Bash '98 Day" received by
· Andrea Shireman; Sept. 30 as
"Dubuque Discusses Social Security
Day' received by Jack Butler and Bob
Boozer,
Mayor Duggan swore in Roy Buol as
Mayor Pre-Tom.
MINUTES SUBMITTED: Bunker Hill
Building Subcommittee of 8-19;
Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission of 7-7; Five Flags
Commission of 8-17; Histodc
Preservation Commission of 6-30;
Housing Commission of 8-11; Human
Rights Commission of 6-8; Park &
Recreation Commission of 8-11;
presented and read. Voetberg moved
that the minutes be received and tiled.
Seconded by Markham, Motion carried
Proofs of Publication on Notice of
Finding of No Signiticent Impact and
Notice of intent to request release of
funds for Wm. Black Handicap
Accaseibility Project; Printing of Council
Proceedings for meeting of 8-3,
presented and read. Veetberg moved
that the proofs be received and tiled.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried
7-0.
Pdnted Council Proceedings for
month of July, 1998, presented for
approval Veetberg moved that the
proceedings be approved as printed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carded
NOTICES OF CLAIMS/SUITS --
Jana Cavanaugh in amount of
$1,545.94 for vehicle damages;
Dupaco Community Credit Union
advising of voluntary foreclosure for
property in "Cox's Addition'; Timothy
Gillenwater in unknown amount for
vehicle damages and personal injudss;
Courthey Krueer by mother Lisa
Kruser, in unknown amount for
persona[ injures; Steve MacDonald in
amount of $1,277.50 for vehicle
damages; Iowa Concrete Products Co.,
Inc. in amount of $36,718.40 plus
accruing interest for supplies and labor
furnished at Dubuque Industrial Center,
South Site Grading Project (Sub-
contracted by Sproule Construction
Co.); Warren L. Meichert in est. amt. of
$1,358.76 for vehicle damages;
Sproule Construction Co. vs. C~ of
Dubuque regarding excavation contract
for Dubuque Technology Park;
Matthew Trsnel (2 claims) in total
amount of $599.31 for vehicle
damages; Clifford F. Traanor in amount
of $155.24 for tire damage; David
Vierte[ in approx, amount of $5000 for
backed up sewer damages, presented
and read. Veetherg moved that the
claims and suits be referred to the
Legal Staff for investigation and report.
Seconded by Markham. Moiton carried
7-0.
Corporation Counsel advising
following claims have been referred to
Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the
agent for the Iowa Communities
Assurance Pooti Car damage of Pat
Feiderman; Personal injury of Mary E.
Kalloway; Personal injury of Mark A~
Prier, presented and read, Veetberg
moved that the communication be
received and tiled. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carriedT-0.
Corporation Couneel recommending
se~ement of vehicle damage cleim of
James & Jodi Mil{ius in amount of
$163,71 and Finance Officer to issue
check, presented and read. Veetberg
309 Regular Session, September 8, 1998
moved that the communication be
received and tiled and approved the
recommendation. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
REFUNDS REQUESTED -- Kahn
Family Enterprises, Inc., $422.50 or
unexpired Liquor License; Sandi
Michel $56.25 on unexpired Class 'C"
Beer Permit, presented and read.
Vdetberg moved that the rec!uest be
received and filed and approved the
refund with Finance Director to issue
proper check. Seconded byMarkham.
Motion carried 7-0.
DNR submitting Industrial
Pretreatmem Audit Inspection repot[,
presented and rend. Voetberg moved
that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded 7-0.
City of Asbury advising of voluntary
annexation of property lying west of the
City's corporate limits, presented and
read. Voetberg moved that the
communication Be received and filed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carded
7-0
Steven Clarke expressing his
appreciation for being allowed to work
with the Human Rights Department this
summer, presented and read.
Vostberg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by' Markham. Motion carried
7-0.
City Manager recommending
amendment lo Resolution No. 1-97
providing for change of proper property
owner, presented and read. Voetberg
moved that the communication be
received and tiled Seconded by
Markham. Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 365-98
RESOLUTION AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 1-97 RE-
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF
SUNNYSLOPE ESTATES PHASE 4,
BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT W, IN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE. IOWA.
Whereas ~ere has been tiled with
the City Clerk a final plat of Sunnysfope
Estates Phase 4. the final plat of Lot 5
of Block 12, Lots 12-22 inclusive, of
Block 16. Lots 1-22 inclusive, of Block
17, Lots 1-18 inclusive, of Block 18, Lot
9 of Block 19, and Lots X, Y, Z and AA
of Sunnyslope Estates, befng a
subdMsion of Lot W of Sunnys~ope
Estates in the City of Dubuque, Iowa;
and
Whereas. the City Council on
January 6, 1997. re-approved this final
plat by Resolution No. 1-97; and
Whereas, Kenneth J. Moore on
January 10, 1997 accepted Resolution
No. 1-97 on behalf of Moore
Development, Ltd.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE IOWA:
Section 1. That Resolution No. 1-97
is hereby amended to amend all
references to Kenneth Moore to 'dad
Moore Development, Ltd.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
ResolutioN. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of publication ceCJfied To by
the Publishers on Notice to Bidders of
the receipt of bids for Construction of
1998 Sidewalk Assessments - Penn.
Ave. from Vizaleea to Embassy West
and City Manager recommending to
award comrec~ for urojest, presented
and read. Voetberg moved that the
proof and communication be received
End filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 366-98
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas. sealed proposals have
been submitted by con[rac~ore for the
1998 Sidewalk Assessments
Pennsylvania Avenue from Vizaleea to
Embassy West Drive pursuant to
Resolution No. 327-98 and notice to
bidders published n ~ newspaper
published in the City of Dubuque, iowa
on the 7th day of August, 1998.
Whereas, said sealed proposals
were opened and read on the 20th day
of August, 1998 and it has been
determined that the bid of KJuck
Construction. Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, in
the amount of $46,818.96 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 Kluck
Construction, Inc. and the Manager be
and is hereby directed to execute a
contract on behalf of the City of
Reqular Session,
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
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Ma~y A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded 7-0.
City Manager recommending
acceptance of Cudis and State Street
Storm Sewer Reconstruction,
presented and read. Voatberg moved
that the communica~on be received
and tiled. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 367-98
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the CuFds
and State Street Storm Sewer
Reconstruction has been completed
and the City Manager has examined
the work and tiled his certificate 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:
Section 1. Thatthe 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
Local Opdon Sales Tax Funds in
amount equal to the amount of his
contract, less any retained percentage
provided for therein.
Passed, appreved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA: Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adopdcn of the
Resolution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 368-98
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract for the Curtis
and State Street Storm Sewer
Reconstruction has been completed
and the Cffy Engineer has submitted
his final estimate showing the cost
310
thereof including the cost of estimates,
notices and inspection and all
miscellaneous costs;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said
Improvement is hereby determined to
be 45,982.61 and the said amount shall
be paid from Local Option Sa]es Tax
Fund of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrence M. Duggan, Mayor
At,est: Mary,&. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded 7-0.
City Manager requesting Mayor be
authorized to execute a grant
application the Four Mounds
Foundation is submitting to the State
Histodc Site Preservafion Program,
~resented and read. Voatberg moved
that the communication be received
and tiled. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 369-98
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE
MAYOR TO SIGN GRANT
APPLICATION OF FOUR MOUNDS
FOUNDATION TO THE STATE
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION
PROGRAM
Whereas, the Four Mounds
Foundation is interested in renovating
the Gray House and White House in
Four Mounds Park, including: boiler
replacement, installing air conditioning,
plumbing work and piaster repair at a
total coat of $166,300; and
Whereas, State Historic Site
Preservation Program funds are sought
to provide financial assistance for
completion of this renovation work; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is the
owner of the property and required to
sign the application of the Four Mounds
Foundation. -
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized
to sign the grant application of the Four
Mounds Foundation to the State
Histodc Site Preservation Program for
renovation work described above at
Four Mounds Park.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrenca M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA: Davis, CityClerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
311 Regular Session, September 8, 1998
Resolution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of a grant request to the State
Histodc Site Praservafion Program for
renovation projects at the Five Flags
Theater. presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried
7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 370-98
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE GRANT
APPLICATION FOR STATE
HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION
PROGRAM FOR FIVE FLAGS
THEATER RENOVATION
Whereas. the City of Dubuque is
interested in renovafing the historic
Five Flags Theater including: window
replacement, repair/refinish stage fioor~
rebuilt public toilets, replace Fourth
Street exit doom, replace Main Street
entry doom, replace/refurbish theater
seats, piaster repair, and paint the
intedor at a total cost of $415,950; and
Whereas, State Histodc Site
Preservation Program funds are sought
to provide financial assistance for
complefion of this renovafion work.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the project
described above be authorized.
Section 2. Thatthe CH of Dubuque
makes application to the State Histodc
Site Preservation Program in the
amount of $200,000 in behalf of said
City of Dubuque.
Section 3. ThattheCityofDubuque
certifies to the following:
1. That it is in complete accora with
the attached proposal and that it will
carry out the renovation in the manner
deesdbed in the proposal.
2. That it has the ability and intention
to finance its share of the cost of the
project and that the project will be
operated and maintained at the
expense of saic City of Dubuque for
public use.
3 That it will maintain adequate
financial records on the proposed
project To substantiate claims for cost-
sharing.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan,.Mayor
Attest: Mary A: Davis, City Clerk
Voetherg moved adoction of the
Resolution Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded 7-0.
C~ Manager recommending
approval of Fiscal Year 1998 Street
Finance Report, presented and read
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried
RESOLUTION NO. 371-98
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE FISCAL YEAR 1998
STREET FINANCE REPORT
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Street Finance
Report for the period July 1, 1997 to
June 30, 1998 be and the same is
hereby approved and that the City
Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
re file said report with the owa
Department of Transportation.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded 7-0.
City Manager recommending
submittal of RISE application for Data
Court / Dubuque Technology Park
presented and read. Voetberg moved
that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 372-98
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE
SUBMISSION OF AN IMMEDIATE
OPPORTUNITY REVITALIZE IOWA'S
SOUND ECONOMY (RISE)
APPLICATION TO THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANS-
PORTATION TO CONSTRUCT DATA
COURT IN .;THE DUBUQUE
TECHNOLOGY PARK, -
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque
believes that it must respond to
immediate opportunities for economic
developmen~ with adequate public
infrastructure n order to retain and
attract new job creating businesses
and industhes to this community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque has
purchased and developed 122 acres of
ndustfia[ development land at the
southeast corner of the intersection of
U.S. Highway61/151 and Lake Eleanor
Road recentiy named the Dubuque
Technology Park; and
WHEREAS, the construction of a
new roadway within the Dubuque
RePular Session, septembe~:~8; 1998 .. 3] 2
Technology Park will respond to the
immediate need of a local company to
expand in Dubuque, providing new jobs
and investment in the community; and
WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of
Transportation, through its Revitalize
Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE)
program's Immediate Opportunity
Project Funding, has monies available
for the development of public readwa .ys
to support current economic
development opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque
hereby endorses the application to the
[owa Department of Trensportafion for
RISE funding to construct Data Court
in the Dubuque Technology Park and
commits to providing at least 20
percent financial partJcipafion in the
RISE project in add~on to fully funding
the completion of Data Court.
Se~en 2. That the Cb hereby
certifies that an immediate,
nonspeculafive opportunity exists for
permanent job creation through the
expansion of Advanced Data-Corem, a
local company, with whom the Cb is
currently negotiating the sale of two
development Iota in the Dubuque
Technology Park.
Section 3. That the City requires
RISE assistance to build this roadway
to serve Advanced Data-Comm's 1998-
99 development schedule due to
insufficient roadway improvement
funding in the City's current tiscai year
budget for this project which would
delay the City's ability to provide
necessary access to the particular
property selected by the company for
their expansion.
Section 4. That the City of Dubuque
hereby certifies that the roadway
improvements will be dedicated to
public use and will remain so dedicated
to public use.
Section 5. Thatthe City of Dubuque
hereby assumes responsibility for and
ongoing maintenance of - these
improvements and ensures that they
will be adequately maintained in the
future.
Section 6. That the City Manager is
authorized to sign, on behalf of the City
Council, the application for RISE
funding.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrence M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Map/A: Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending to file
CEBA application on behalf of
Dubuque Data Services, presented and
read. Voetherg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carded
RESOLUTION NO. 373-98
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF A COMMUNITY
ECONOMIC BETTERMENT
ACCOUNT (CEBA) APPLICATION ON
BEHALF OF DUBUQUE DATA
SERVICES.
Whereas, Dubuque Data Services, a
local computer software development
company, has proposed the expansion
of its ex[sting operations; and
Whereas, the City Council of
Dubuque, Iowa has considered said
proposal and has determined that the
proposed project will contribute to the
local economy through the creation Of
jobs for area residents; and
Whereas, the Iowa Deportment of
Economic Devaiopment's Community
Economic Betterment Account (CEBA)
was designed to assist in the economic
development efforts of local
judsdicfiens; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque Iowa
is eligible to apply for funding from the
Community Economic Betterment
Account program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the filing of an
application for paCdcipafion in the Iowa
Community Economic Betterment
Account pmgrem on bf~haif of Dubuque
Data Services is approved.
Section 2. That the local match as
identified in the application is hereby
approved.
Se~on 3. That the Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute and
submit said application to the State of
Iowa Economic Development
Commission together with such
documents as may be required.
Passed, approved, and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrence M. Duggen, Mayor
Attest: Ma~y A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded %0.
City Manager recommending
approval of agreement regarding
reimbursement of costs for grading a
Regular Session, September 8, 1998
site proposal for purcnase by
Advancec Data Comm. [nc.. presented
and read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and tiled
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried
City Manager recommending
issuance of request for Proposal [or
Care Management of police & fire job
related injuPJ claims, presented and
read. Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed
and approved recommendation.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried
7-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of Coaperative Agreement
with iowa Civil Rights Commission,
presented and reao. Voatberg moved
that the communication be received
and filed and recommendation
approved. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded 7-0.
TCI Cablevision of Dubuque, Inc.
advising of their intent to merge with
AT&T and requesting consent that may
be required by the franchise or
applicable law, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the notice be
referred to the City Manager.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carded
7-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of license agreemem with
Seneca Environment Services to install
monitoring wells, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed_
Seconded by Markham. ~,lotion carded
7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 374-98
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE AND
SENECA ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES TO INSTALL
MONITORING WELLS ON PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 801 JACKSON
STREET
Whereas, Seneca EnvironmerdaJ
Services on behalf of the Wilmac
Properties have requested permission
from the City of Dubuque to install
monitoring wells on City right-of-way at
801 Jackson Street in Dubuque, Iowa
for the purpose of assessing current
groundwater conditions at ana
surrounding the property; and
Whereas. the License Agreement
Right-of-Entry for Site Assessment has
been prepared outlining the
responsfbifities of Seneca
Environmenta; Services. and [he
Wilmac Procerties in the installation of
the monitoring wells on public right-of-
way; and
Whereas, the performance of the
activities of Seneca Environmental
Services. will be at no cost or expense
to the City, and all work will be
performed by the Licensee or its
empoyees, agents or subcontractors;
and
Whereas, it is the desire of the
City Council to enter into said License
Agreement for the inatafiatior of
monitoring wells in the public right-of-
way as requested.
NOW, THEREFORE. BE iT
RESOLVED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Se~on I The License Agreement
for Right-of-Entry for Site Assessment
be and the same is hereby approved.
Sec'don 2. That the Mayor be and is
hereby, authorized to execute said
Ucense Agreement for and on behalf of
the City Council.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998,
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Markham
Motion carded 7-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of Council Member Dan
Nichdison be voting delegate at Iowa
League of Cities, presented and teac.
Voetberg moved that the
communication be received and filed
and recommendation approved.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carded
City Manager responding to c~zens
concerns regarding Zoning Ordinance
and installation and repair of sidewalks.
presented and read. Voatberg moved
that the communicatien be received
and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Melton carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 375-98
Whereas. applications for Beer
Permits have been submitted and filed
to this Council for approval anc the
same have been examined and
approved; and
Whereas, the premises [o be
occupied by such applicants were
· inspected and found to comply with the
Reqular Session,
Ordinances of this City and have filed
proper bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authorized to
cause to be issued the following named
applicants a Beer Permit
CLASS "C' BEER PERMIT
The Monday Co Caseys General
Store+(Sunday Sale) 4003 Peru Rd
Dennis A. Atthaus Family Mart Inc.
+(Sunday Sale) 3201 Central Ave
Mulgrew Oil Co Asbu~y AMOCO
Foodshop + (Sunday Sale)
3300 Asbury Rd
Passed, approved an8 adopted this
8th day of September. 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A Davis, City Clerk
Voatberg moved adop~on of the
Resolution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 376-98
Whereas, applk;ations 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 applicaats were
respected and found to comply with the
State Laws and ali City Ordinances
relevant thereto and they have tiled
proper bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE. BE iT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Thai the Manager be author[zed to
cause to be issued the following named
applicants a Liquor License.
CLASS"C" (COMMERCIAL)
BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
Argot, Inc. LaMesa Mexican
Restr+(SundaySale) 2700 DodgeSt
Eagle Point Assoc Tollbddge Inn
+(Sunday Sale} 2800 RhombergAve
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day af September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggaa, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voatberg moved adoption of the
:~esolufion. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded 7-0.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:
Individuals are invited to address the
Council to express their desire [o serve
on vanous Boards/Cemmiss~ons.
AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Applicants: R. J. Blocker, Rick C.
Goodin, David R. Hartman, Thomas F.
McMahon, James C. WachteL David
S~p~b~t 8i 1S98 3Z4
Hartman, R. J. Blocker, and Rick
Goodin all spoke.
HOUSING ADVISORY TRUST
FUND COMMITTEE: Applicant - John
V. Walsh. No one spoke.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:
Applicants - Rev. Kris Kincald, Marry
O'Shea, Katherine V. Stevens. No one
spoke.
Michalski moved that the rules be
suspended to allow anyone present to
address the Council if they so desire.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of publication cariJfied to by
the Publishem on Notice of Hearing on
Plans & Specs. for Construction of
1997 Curb Ramps-Sidewalk Inspection
Route, presented and read. Bual
moved that the proof be received and
flied. Seconded by Robbins. Motion
carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 377-98
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas: on the 29th day of July,
1998, plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost were flied
with the City Clerk of Dubuque, Iowa
for the 1997 Curb Ramps - Sidewalk
Inspection Route.
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, 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
8th day of September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of publication certified to by
the Publishers on Notice to Biddem of
Receipt of Bids for project and City
Manager recommending to award
contract for bids. presented and read
Bual moved that the proof and
communica~Joc be received and tiled.
Seconded by Robbins. Motion carded
315 Regular Session, September 8, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 378-98
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas sealed ~reposals have
bee~ submitted by contractors for the
Curb Ramps 1997 Sidewalk
Inspection Route pursuant to
Resolution No. 345-98 and notice to
bidders published in a newspaper
published in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
on the 7th day of August, 1998.
Whereas, said sealed proposals
were opened and read on the 20th day
of August 1998 and it has been
determined that the bid of Renaissance
Corporation of Dubuque, Iowa, in the
amount of $76,181.00 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, OWA:
That the contract for the above
imorevemem be awarded to
Renaissance Corporation and the
Manager be and is hereby directed to
execute a contract on behalf of the City
of Dubuque for the complete
Derformanca 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 unsuccesstu[
bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of publication certified [o by
the Publishers on Notice of Hearing on
Plans & Saecs. for Construction of
Washington Street from 14th to 30th
Street Curb Rams Installation
presented and read. Voetber9 moved
that the proof be received and tiled
Seconded by Nicholson. Motioc
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 379-98
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 2gti' day of July,
1998 plans specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost were tiled
with the City Clerk of Dubuque, Iowa
for the Washington Street from 14th to
30th Street Curb Ramp Installation.
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of cataract, and
estimated cost was published as
reouired by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications,
form of cantract and estimated cost are
hereby approved as the plans,
specifications, form of conT:ract and
estimated cost for said improvements
[or said project
Passed, adopted and approved this
8th day of September, 1998
Terranca M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of publication certitied to by
the Publishers on Notice to Bidders of
Receipt of Bids for project and City
Manager recommending to award
contract for bids, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the proof and
communication be received and tiled.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 380-98
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have
been submitted by contractors for the
Curb Ramps on Washington Streei
from 14th to 30th Street pursuant to
Resolution No. 348-98 and notice to
bidders published in s newspaper
published in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
on the 7th day of August, 1998_
Whereas, said sea[ed proposals
were opened and read on the 20th day
of August, 1998 and ~t has been
determined that the bid of Renaissance
Corporation of Dubuque, Iowa in the
amount of $42,407.50 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
improvemem be awarded to
Renaissance Corporation and 'the
Manager be and is hereby directed to
execute a contract on behalf of the City
of Dubueue for the complete
~efformance of the work
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
Reqular Session,
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
biddem.
Paesed; approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0.
Proof of publication certified to by
the Publishers on Notice of Headng on
Plans & Specs. for Construction of
Storm Sewer Medications on Clarke
Ddve, presented and read. Voetberg
moved that the communication be
received and tiled. Seconded by
Michalsld. Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 381-98
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 29th day of July
1998, plans, specifies~ons, form of
contract and estimated cost were tiled
with the City Clerk of Dubuque, iowa
for the Storm Sewer Modifications on
Clarke Ddve.
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 ~lans, specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost are
hereby approved as the plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimated coat for said improvements
for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this
8th day of September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg movec adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Michalsld
Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of publication cerafied to by
the Publishem on Notice to Bidders of
Receipt of Bids for project and City
Manager recommending to award
contract for bids, presented and read.
Voetberg moved that the proof and
communication be received and tiled.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carded
7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 382-98
AWARDING CONTRACT
September 8i 1998
316
Whereas, sealed proposals have
been submitted by contractors for the
Storm Sewer Modifications on Clarke
Drive pursuant to Resolution No. 342-
98 and notice to bidders published in a
newspaper published in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on the 14th day of
August, 1998.
Whereas, said saaled propeaa[s
were opened and read on the 25th day
of August, 1998 and it has been
determined that the bid of Tschiggf~e
Excavating of Dubuque, Iowa in the
amount of $29,182.00 was the lowest
bid for the furnishings of all labor and
matadals 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 Tschiggfde
Excavating 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
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, tit7 Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carded 7-0.
Jorja Moore, dba Jorja's Restaurant
and Lounge, Inc. appealing denial of
Rehab Loan tiled Apdl 10, 1998 and
City Manager submitting response to
appeal, presented and reao. Jorja
Moorespoketothe request. Markham
moved that Staff reviewthe application
again and if ail other cdteda are met
the loan be approved for rnatadals that
are code change related= up to
$62,000. Seconded by Nichotsan.
Carded by the following vote:
Ysas---Duggan, Markham, Michalski,
'4icholson. Nays--Buol, Robbins,
Voetberg.
City Manager submitting an
Ordinance deleting language requiring
Council approval for tireworks displays,
presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Robbins Motion
carded 7-0.
317 Regular Session, September 8, 1998
An Ordinance Amending Section
33-11 of the City Code relating to
permits issued by the City Council for
Fireworks Displays, presented and
recd. Buol moved that this matter be
tabled. Seconded by Michalski
Motion carded 7-0.
City Manager submitting an
Ordinance providing for adoption of the
1997 Uniform Fire Code and related
ordinance changes, presented and
read. Vostberg moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carriec
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19,
of the City Code, Fire Prevention and
Protection, by adopting with cer[ain
amendments to the Uniform Fire Code,
1997 Edition, presented and read.
{OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 57-98
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 19, FIRE PREVENTION
AND PROTECTION, OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
BY ADOPTING, W1TH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, THE UNIFORM FIRE
CODE, 1997 EDITION; AMENDING
SECTION 19-9 PROVIDING FOR
EXCEPTIONS TO THE PROHIBITION
ON OPEN BURNING; AMENDING
SECTION 19-22 PROVIDING FOR
SERVICE CHARGES; AMENDING
SECTION 19-23 PROVIDING FOR A
STANDBY FEE FOR FIRE
EQUIPMENT OR FIRE PERSONNEL;
AMENDING SECTION 19.32
RELATING TO OFFICERS,
PERSONNEL; BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION. 19.34 REQUIRING
PERMITS FOR BLASTING,
FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNICS
AND BeN FIRES; BY ADDING A NEW
SECTION 19-35 AUTHORIZING THE
CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
TO ESTABLISH FEES AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMITS
ISSUED BY THE BUREAU OF FIRE
PREVENTION; BY DELETING
SECTION 19-42 RELATING TO
OPERATION OF SERVICE STATION
DURING UNLOADING OF TANK
VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS; BY
DELETING SECTION 19-43
PROVIDING HOURS OF UNLOADING
TANK VEHICLES RESTRICTIONS;
BY AMENDING SECTION 19-51
REQUIRING A LICENSE FOR THE
OPERATION OF A SERVICE
STATION BY AMENDING SECTION
19-52 PROVIDING FOR THE
EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL OF
SERVICE STATION LICENSES; BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 19-53
PROVIDING FOR FEES AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE
STATION LICENSES; BY AMENDING
SECTION 19-61 REQUIRING A BULK
STORAGE TANK LICENSE; BY
AMENDING SECTION 19-63
PROVIDING THAT APPLICATIONS
FOR A BULK STORAGE TANK
LICENSE BE FILED WITH THE CHIEF
OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; BY
ADDING A NEW SECTION 19-63.10
PROVIDING FOR FEES AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR BULK
STORAGE LICENSES; AND BY
AMENDING SECTION 19-64
PROVIDING FOR EXPIRATION AND
RENEWAL OF BULK STORAGE
LICENSES.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 19-1 of the Cify of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
Section 19-1 Uniform Fire Co~3e -
Adopted.
(a) Except as hereinafter added to,
deleted, modified or amended, the
Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition, as
promulgated by the -Intemafional
Conference of Building Ofticiais and
Western Fire Chiefs Association is
hereby adopted by reference in full
from the effective date of this section.
(b) All provisions of the Uniform Fire
Code shall be in effecl within the
corporate limits of the city.
(c) A copy of the Uniform Fire Code,
1997 editon, shall be on file in the
oft'ice of the c~ clerk for public
inspection.
Section 2. Section 1g-2 of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances s
amended to read as follows:
Section 19-2. Same-Amendments.
The code adopted by section 19-1 of
this chapter is hereby amended as
provided in this section:
(a) Section 103.1.3(a) is hereby
amended by repealing such section
and replacing such section with a new
section in lieu thereof as follows:
The chief of the bureau of fire
prevention shall have power to modify
any of the provisions of the code
adopted by section 19-1 of this chapter
upon application in writing by the owner
or essee, or the owners or essee's
duly authorized agent, when there are
Re.qular Session, September 8i 1998
318
practical d~cuifies in the way of
carrying out the stdct letter of the code,
provided that the spirit of the code shall
be observed, public safety secured and
substantial justice done. The
particulars of such modification when
granted or allowed and the decision of
the chief of the fire prevention bureau
thereupon shall be entered upon the
records of the department and a signed
copy shall be furnished the applicant.
(b) Section 103.1.4 Board of
Appeals, is hereby amended by
repesiing such section and replacing
such section with a new sesfion in lieu
thereof as follows:
Whenever the chief of the fire
department shall disapprove an
application or refuse to grant a permit
applied for, or when it is claimed that
the provisions of the code adopted by
section 19-1 of this chapter do not
apply or that the true intent and
meaning of the code have been
misconstrued or wrongly interpreted,
that applicant, may appeal from the
decision of the chief of the fire
department to the c'~ council within ten
(10) days from the date of the decision
appealed. Such appeal to the city
council shall be made in w~ng setting
forth the decision appealed from and
the grounds for such appeal.
Section 103.2.2.2 is hereby
amended by repealing such section
and replacing such sestion wffh a new
section in lieu thereof as follows:
The chief is authorized to designate
a member of the fire department to
exercise and perform the duties of the
chief of the fire prevention bureau as
set forth in this code. The chief of the
fire prevention bureau shall be known
as the fire marshal.
Section 105.8 Permits required, is
hereby amended by repealing such
se~on and replacing such section with
a new section in lieu thereof as follows:
It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to use a building or
premises or engage in any activities for
which a permit is required by the Code
of Ordinances, City of Dubuque, Iowa.
(d) Section 1005, Basement Pipe
Inlets, is hereby amended by repealing
and deleting such section.
(e) Section 1102.3 Open burning, is
hereby amended by repealing and
deleting such section.
(0 Appendix l-A, LEe Safety
Requirement for Existing Buildings is
hereby amended by repealing and
deleting such appendix.
(g)Appendix l-B, Life Safety High
Rise is hereby amended by repealing
and deleting such appendix.
(h) Append'c( 11 l-D, Basement Pipe
Inlets, is hereby amended by repealing
and deleting such appendix.
(l) Appendix VI-D, Model Citation
Program is hereby amended by
repealing and deleting such appendix.
Section 3. Section 19-3 of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended as follews:
Section 19-3. Same-Definitions.
(a) Section 202-1 of the Uniform Fire
Code is amended by repealing the
definition of Administrator thereof and
by enacting a new definition of
Administrator in lieu thereof as follows:
Administrator is the dr[y manager of
the Cb of Dubuque.
(b) Section 211-J of the Uniform Fire
Code is amended by repealing the
defin~ons of judsdisfion and
jurisdicfional area thereof and by
enacting new definitions of jurisdiction
and jurisdictional area in lieu thereof as
follows:
Jurisdi~on is the City of Dubuque,
Jufiedicfional area is the corporate
limits of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and
property of the c'~ located outside the
corporate lim~ of the city.
Section 4. Section 19-9(c}ofthe City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
Secfion 19-9. Burning restrictions.
(c) This section shall not apply to
outdoor cooking using charcoal, natural
or propane gas as a fuel, nor to small
wood fires consistent with Section
1102.4, Recreational fires, of the
Uniform Fire Code or bonfire as
regulated by this section.
Section. 5. Section 19-22 ortho City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
Section 19-22. Service Charges.
Persons requesiJng assistance for
the following se~cas from the fire
department shell be liable for the
payment of a fee as established by the
Chief of the Fire Department:
For opening or gaining entrance to
any structure; ~
For the pumping and removal 0~
liquids of any nature from any
building or excavation other than
liquids deposited in such area as a
result of fire fighting activities.
Section 6. Section 19-23 ofthe City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
Section 19-23. Standby service.
(a) Whenever fire equipment or fire
personnel are requested to standby
there she be a standby fee set by the
319 Regular Session, September 8, 1998
chief of the fire depar[men~ paid to the
city,
The fee as set forth above shall be in
addition to any fees or charges
prescribed for ambulance service in 23-
31 through 23-35 of this Code.
SectJea 7. Section 19-32 of the City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
Section 19-32. Officers: Pereormel.
The Chief of the Fire Department shall
detail all officers and such other
members of the fire department as
inspectors as shall from time to time be
Sec'don 8. The following new Section
19-34 efthe City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby adopted:
Sections 19-34 Permits required.
(a) Blasting. ~1o person shall
engage in any activity involving blasting
with explosives within the city without
fimt obtaining a permit from the chief of
the fire depar[men~.
(b) Fireworks and Pyrotechnics. No
3erson shall engage in any activity
involving the use or display of fireworks
or pyrotechnics without first obtaining a
permit from the chief of the fire
department
(c) Bonfire. No person shall light
and/or conduct a bonfire without first
obtaining a aermit from the chief of the
fire department
Section 9. The following new
Section 19-35 of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances is hereby aoopted:
Section 19-35. Fees and
requirements for permits.
Fees and requirements for each
permit esuec by the bureau ef fire
prevention shall be established by the
chief of the fire department.
Section 10. Section 1942 of the
City of Dubucue Code of Ordinances is
hereby deleted.
Section 11. Section 19~3 of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
hereby deleted
Section 12. Section 19-51 of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Is
amended to read as follows:
Sec'don 19-51. License required. '
No person shall engage in the
operation of any service station within
the city without first obtaining an annual
license therefor from the chief of the
fire department. The applicant shall
pay a fee therefor as established by the
chief.
Section 13. Section 19-52 of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
The license required by this divisior
shall expire on the thi~eth day of June
following the issuance thereof and
renewal fees for such licenses shall be
due July first of each year for the
following year and shall become
delinquent if unpaid by the tenth day of
Juy of each year. A penalty fee shall
be added to ali delinquent fees.
Section 14. The City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances is amended by
adopfing the following new section:
Section 19-53. Fees and
requirements for cerises.
Fees and requirements for ea~ce
stafion licenses shall be established by
the Chief of the Fire Deoartment.
Section 15 Section 19-61 of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
No person shall engage in the
operation or business of storing,
handling, or dispensing of corrosive,
flammabia, or combustible liquids,
including petroleum gas (LP gas) at
any location ',v~hin the city without firsi
securing an annual license and paying
a fee therefor.
Section 16. Section 19-63 of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
Section 19-63. Applications.
Applications for a license required to
be obtained under this division shall be
filed with the chief of the fire
department.
Section 17. The City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances is amended by
adopting the following new section:
Section 19-63.10. Fees and
Requirements.
Fees and requirements for bulk
storage licenses shall be established
by the Chief of the Fire Deportment.
Section 18. Section 19-64 of the
City of Dubuaue Code of Ordinances is
amended to read as follows:
Section 19-64. Expiration; renewal
The license required by this division
shall expire on the thirtieth day of June
following the issuance thereof and
renewal fees for such licenses shall be
due July first of each year for the
to[lowing year and shall become
dalinauent if unpaid by the tenth day of
JUly of each year. A penalty fee shall
be added to all delinquent fees.
Section 19. This Ordinance shall
take effect upon publication.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. Davis, City Chgrk
Published officially in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper this 16th day of
September, 1998.
Mary A. Davis CMC, Cit7 Clerk
Regular Session,
It 9/16
Voetberg moved that the
requirement that a proposed Ordinance
be considered and voted on for
passage at two Councit Meetings prior
to the meeting at which it is to be finally
passed be suspended. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carded 7-0.
Voetberg moved final consideration
and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carded
7-0.
City Manager recommending award
of Housing Trust Funds to Heartland
Housing Initiative (HHI), presented and
read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and flied
and recommendation approved.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried
7-0.
City Manager recommending
acceptance of Kerper Boulevard
Industhal Park Dredging Contract,
presented and read. Robbins moved
that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0_
RESOLUTION NO. 383-98
ACCEPTING iMPROVEMENT
Whereas. the contract for the Kerper
Boulevard Industrial Park Grading
Project has been comptated and the
City Manager has examined the work
and filed his cert~cate stafing that the
same has been completed according to
the terms of the contract, plans and
specifications and recommends it
acceetanca.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Secfion 1. That the recommen-
dation 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 in
amount equal to the amount of
contract, less any retained percentage
provided for therei[}.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Mary A. Davis, Cfty Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Secondec by Nicholson.
Motion carded 7-0,
RESOLUTION NO. 384-98
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract for the Kerper
September 8i 1998 320
Boulevard Industrial Park Grading
Project has been completed and the
City Engineer has submitted his final
estimate showing the cost thereof
including the cost of estimates, notices
and inspection and all miscellaneous
costs;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said
improvement is hereby determined to
be $1,045,068.05.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved to adopt the
resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager reque~ng Corporation
Counsel be authorized to institute
condemnation proceedings for
Riverwaik Project, and Attorney Brian
Kane, on behalf of Plastic Center, Inc.
requesting City delay or defer eminent
domain proceedings for a pedod of one
month, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communications be
received and filed. Seconded by
Voetberg. Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 385-98
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CORPORATION COUNSEL TO
INSTITUTE AND CONDUCT
CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
FOR THE RIVERWALK PROJECT.
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque .has determined to
construct a public improvement known
as the Riverwalk Project, which project
requires the City of Dubuque to acquire
certain property rights necessary to
construct and maintain the
improvement; and
Whereas, it is neceesar~to institute
condemnation proceedings on certain
parcels of property to construct the
project; and
Whereas, Iowa code Chapter 6B
authorizes the City to conduct such
condemnation proceedings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Corporation
Counsel of the City of Dubuque is
hereby authorized, directed and
empowered to instftate and conduct all
condemnatio~ proceedings necessary
to obtain possession of properly for the
construction of the Riverwalk Project
on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Regular Session, September 8, 1998
Passed. approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attes~ Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Buo[ moved adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Voetberg.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager submMng documents
providing for construction of Outdoor
Warning Siren System, presented and
read ~4ichaJskJ moved that the
communication be received and tiled.
Seconded byVoetberg. Motion carded
7-0
RESOLUTION NO. 386-98
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
es~mated cost for the Outdoor Warning
Siren System in the estimated amoun[
of $260,000.00 are hereby approved
and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public inspection_
Passed, adooted and approved this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrsnca M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Voatberg.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 387-98
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas. the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa has given ~ts
preliminary approval on the proposed
plans, specifications and form of
contracl and placed same on file in the
office of the City Clerk for public
inspection of the Outdoor Warning
Siren System.
NOW THEREFORE, BE
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 5th day of October,
1998, a publi? heating will be held at
7:00 p.m. m the. Public Library
Auditorium ar which time interested
persons may appear and be heard for
or against the proposed plans and
specifications form of contract and
cost of said improvemen[, and the City
Clerk be aha is hereby directed to
cause a notice of time and :)ace of
such hearing to be published in a
new~paper 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
headng, any interested person may
appear and file objections to the
proposec plans, specifications
contract or estimated cost of the
improvement.
Passed, adopted and approved this
8th day of September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoptien of the
Resolution. Seconded by Voetberg.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 388-98
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWAc
That the Outdoor Warning System 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 i~ an
amount which shall conform ta the
provisions of the notice to bidders
hereby approved as part of the plans
and specifications heretofore adopted.
That the City Clerk is hereby directed
to advedJse 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 Ddor to the receipt of
said bids at 2:00 p.m. on Monday,
September 28, 1998. 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. on
the 5th day of October, 1998.
Passed, adoeted and approved this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City C[ed~
Michalski moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Voatberg.
Motion carded 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents
providing for construction of a Six-Bay
Garage at Park Maintenance
Headquarters, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be
received and f-deal. Seconded by
Robblns. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION' NO. 389-98
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Reqular Session,
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That: the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the SlX-BAY
GARAGE CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, in the eslJmated amount of
$88,000, are hereby approved and
ordered ified in the office of the City
Clerk, for public inspection.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Bbol moved adoption of the
resolufion. Seconded by Robbies.
Mofion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 390-98
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, specificalJons, and form of
contract and placed same on tile in the
office of the City Clerk for public
inspection of the SIX-BAY GARAGE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
that on the 5th day of October, 1998, 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 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 gensra[ 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 hearing, any
interested person may appear and tile
objections to the proposed plans,
specifications, contract, or estimated
cost of the improvement
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 391-98
ORDERING BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY ' OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the SIX-BAY GARAGE
September,8~ ~998 3??
CONSTRUCTION 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 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 circu[afion in the City 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 24th day of
September, 1998. 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. on
the 5th day of October, 1998.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carded 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents
providing for constru~on of
Landscaping Dubuque Techndiogy
Park, presented and read. Robbins
moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Buo[:
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 392-98
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 DUBUQUE TECHNOLOGY PARK,
in the estimated amount of $110,500;
are hereby approved and ordered filed
in the office of the City Clerk, for public
inspection.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Buol. Motion
carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 393-98
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
323 Regular Session, September 8, 1998
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
inspeciton of the LANDSCAPING OF
DUBUQUE TECHNOLQGY PARK
PROJECT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE T
RESOLVED. BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE. IOWA.
that on the 5th day of October, 1998, 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 specifications,
form of contract and cost of said
improvement and the City Clerk be
and is hereby directed to cause a
notice of time ana place of such
headng to be published in e newspaper
having general circulation in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa: which notice shall be
not [ess 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 improvemen[
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution Seconded by Buol. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 394-98
ORDERING BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE. IOWA:
That the LANDSCAPING OF
DUBUQUE TECHNOLOGY PARK
PROJECT is hereby ordered to be
advertised for bids for construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the amount of the security ro
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 advertise for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided,
to be published in a nev~paper having
general circulation in the City of
Dubuque, lowa~ which notice shall nol
be less than four days nor more than
twenty days prior to the receipt of said
bids at 2:00 p.m. on the 24th day of
September. 1998. 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. on
the 5th day of October, 1998.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of S~ptem bet, 1998.
Terrance M_ Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by BuoL Mofion
carried 7-0.
City Manager submitting documents
providing for construction of An Ice
Rink Warming House/Concession
Building in Flora Park, presented and
read. Michaiski moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Secanded by Markham. Motion carded
RESOLUTION NO. 395-98
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOW.A:
That the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the ICE RINK
WARMING HOUSE/CONCESSION
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT, in the estimated amount of
$130,000, are hereby approved and
ordered filed in the office of the C~
Clerk, for public inspection.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Michaiski moved adoption of [he
Resolution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 396-98
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, the City Couocil of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa qas 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 ICE RINK WARMING
HOUSE/CONCESSION BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
that on the 5th day of October, 1998, a
public hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m.
in the Public Library Aud'~todum, at
which time interested persons may
appear and be heard for or against the
Repular Session, Septembe~ 8i 1998
324
proposed plans and specifications,
form of contract and cost of said
improvement, and the City Clerk be
and is hereby direc[ed to cause a
notice of time and place of such
headng to be published in a nev~paper
having general cimulation in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be
not [ess than four days nor more than
twenty days prior to the day fixed for its
consideration. At the headng, any
interested person may appear and tile
objections to the proposed plans,
specifications, contract, or estimated
cost of the improvement,
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terranca M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Map/A. Davis, City Clerk
Micheiski moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 397-98
ORDERING BIDS
BE ]T RESOLVED BY THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the ICE RINK WARMING
HOUSE/CONCESSION BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT is hereby
ordered to be advertised for bids for
construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the amount of the secur~y 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~ efthe plans
and specifications heretofore adopted.
That the City Clerk is hereby directed
to adver[ise 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
twenty days prior to the receipt of said
bids at 2:00 p.m. on the 24th day of
September, 1998. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at
said time and will be submitted to the
Council for dna[ action at 7:00 p.m. on
the 5th day of October, 1998.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Torrance M: Duggan, Mayor
Attest:. MaryA~ Davis, City Clerk
Micha[ski moved adoption of th&
Reseiution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carded 7-0. .
City Manager subm~ng documents
providing for the construction of
Granger Creek Intercaptor Lift Station,
presented and read. Nicholson moved
that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 398-98
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,
spec'riications, form of contract and
eslimsted cost for the Granger Creek
lntemeptor Lift Station, in the estimated
amount of $50,600.00, are hereby
approved and ordered tiled in the office
of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terranca M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Nicheison moved adoption of the
Reee[ution. Seconded by Robbins:
Motion cartied 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 399-98
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, the Ci~ 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 Granger Creek
Interceptor Lift Station.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE. IOWA:
That on the 5th day of October,
1998, 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 heating to be published in a
newspaper having general circeiation
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
notice shall be not less than four days
nor more than twenty days prier to the
day tixed for its consideration. At the
hearing, any interested person may
appear and die objections to the
proposed plans, specifications,
contract, or estimated cost of the
Improvement.
Passed, adopted and approved this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terranca M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest.. Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Regular Session, September 8', 1998
Nicholson moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 400-98
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Granger Creek Interceptor
Lift Station is hereby ordered to be
advertised for bids for construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the amount of the security to
accempany each bid shall be in an
amount which shall conform [o 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 advertise for bids for the construction
of the imarovements herein provided,
to be published in a newspaper having
genera circulation in the City of
Dubuque, iowa, which notice shall not
De ]ess 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, 1998. 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. on
the 5th day of October, 1998.
Passed, adopted and approved this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terranca M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaP/A: Davis, Ctiy Clerk
Nicholscn moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Robbins.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending m
vacate and dispose of an alley between
South Grandview Ave. and York Street
at South Hill SL presented and read.
Voatberg moved that the.
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by BuoL Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUT:ION NO. 401-98
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF
PROPOSED VACATED ALLEY
BETWEEN SOUTH GRANDVIEW
AVENUE AND YORK STREET AT
SOUTH HILL STREET
Whereas, there has been presented
To the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, ~ elat dated August
25, 1998 prepared by Buesing and
Associates describing the proposed
vacateo portion of an alley between
South Grandview Avenue and York
Street at South Hill StreeT; and
Whereas. said plat conforms to the
laws and statutes pertaining mereto.
NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the plat dated
August 25, 1998 prepared by Buesing
and Associates relative to the real
estate herenabove described be and
the same is hereby approved, and the
Mayor and City Clerk be and they are
hereby authorized and directed to
execute said plat for and on behalf of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The City of Dubuque
reserves unto itself a perpetual
easement including the right of ingress
and egress thereto, fo~ the purpose of
erecting, installing,, construc~ng,
reconstructing, repa~nng, owning,
operating, and maintaining water,
sewer, drainage, gas, telephone, ~.v.
cable, and electdc ines as may be
authorized by the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, over the eastedy 10 feet of said
alley as shown on said plat.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be
and is hereby authorized and directed
to file said plat and cert~ed copy of this
resol~on in the office of the Recorder,
in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Buol, Motion
carded 7-0.
An Ordinance Vacating real estate
described as Lot 12A in Stewad
Subdivision, presented and read.
(OFFICIAL PUBLICATION)
ORDINANCE NO. 58.98
ORDINANCE VACATING THE ALLEY
BETWEEN SOUTH GRANDVlEW
AVENUE AND YORK STREET AT
SOUTH HILL STREET
Whereas. Richard J. & Chewl C.
Bertling have requested the vacating of
alley between South Grandview
Avenue and York Street at South Hill
Street: and
Whereas; Buesing & Associates has
prepared and submitted to the City
Council a plat showing the vacated
portion of alley between South
Grandview Avenue and York Street au
South Hill Street aha assigned lot
numbers thereto, which hereinafter
shall be known and described as Lot
12A in Stewar[ Subdivision in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa;
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa has determined that
alley between South Grandview
Reqular Session,
Avenue and York Street at South Hill
Street is no longer required for public
use, except for utility easements as
noted, and vacating of said portions of
alley bet~veen South Grandview
Avenue and York Street at South Hil[
Street known as Lot 12A in Stewart
Subdivision in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa should be approved.
NOW THEREFORE, BE tT
RESOLVED BY 'FILE CI'C~ COUNCIL
Of THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the real estate
described as Lot 12A in Stewart
Subdivision in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, be and the same is hereby
vacated.
Section 2. The City of Dubuque
reserves unto itself a perpetual
easement including the right of ingress
and egress thereto, for the purpose of
erecting, installing, construing,
reconstructing, repairing, evening=
operating, and maintaining water,
sewer, drainage, gas, telephone, tv.
cable, and electric lines as may be
authorized by the City of Dubuque,
Iowa= over the easterly 10 feet of saic
alley as shown on the plat of Lot 12A of
Stewart Subdivision.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Published atficiaJ~y in the Telegraph
Herald newspaper this 16'th day of
September, 1998.
MaryA. Davis CMC, City Clerk
It 9/16
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 finaliy
passed be suspended. Seconded by
Buol. Mst~on carded 7-0. Voetberg
moved final consideration and passage
of the Ordinance. Seconded by Buol.
Motion carded 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 402-98
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY
INTEREST IN LOT 12A IN STEWART
SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, Richard J. & Che~ C.
Bertling have requested the vacating of
aa alley between South Grandview
Avenue and York Street at South Hill
Street and
Whereas, Buesing and Associates
has prepared and submitted to the
Council a plat showing the vacated
portion of ar alley between South
September 8, 1998 326_
Grandview Avenue and York Street at
South Hill Street and assigned lot
numbers thereto, which hereinafter
shall be known and described as Lot
12A in Stewart Subdivision in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa has determined that
this alley between South Grandview
Avenue and York Street at South Hill
Street is no longer required for public
use, except for utility easements as
noted, and vacating and sale of
portions of said alley known as Lot
in Stewart Subdivision in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, iowa
should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Thatthe Cityof Dubuque
intends to dispose of its interest in Lot
12A in Stewarts Subdivision in the City
of Dubuque, iowa.
Section 2. That the conveyance of
Let 12A in Stewart Subdivision in the
City of Dubuque, iowa to Richard J. &
Cheryl C. Battling be contingent upon
the cayment of $1,564.00, plus
publication and filing fees.
Section 3. The City of Dubuque
reserves unto itself a perpetua
easement including the right of ingress
and egress thereto, for the purpose of
erecting, installing, construing,
reconstructing, repairing, owning,
operating, and maintaining water,
sewer, drainage, gas, telephone, t.v.
cable, and electric lines as may be
authorized by the City of Dubuque,
iowa. over the easterly 10 feet of said
alley as shown on the plat of Lot 12A of
Stewards Subdivision.
Section 4. That the Cffy Clerk be
and is hereby authorized and directed
to cause and notice of intent to dispose
of said real estate in the manner as
prescribed by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this
8th day of September, !998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Voetberg moved adoption of the
Rssdiu~on. Seconded by Buol. Motion
carried 7-0.
Lane & Waterman, attorney for A~ter
Trading Corporatior., advising of their
appeal from decision of City Manager
regarding suspension of Alter's license,
presented and read. Vostberg moved
that the communication ~e received
and tiled. Seconded by Nicholsor,.
Motion carded 7-0.
327 Regular Session, September 8, 1998
City Manager requesfing hearing be
set for October 5, 1998 to act upon
appeal for suspension of salvage
license as filed by Alter Trading
Corporafion, presented and read.
Voetberg movee that the
communication be received and
and set this maSter"for Hearing for 10-
5-98 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Libra~J
Auditorium. Seconded by Nichoison.
Motior carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending to set
public hearing for 10-19-98 to consider
expanding Downtown Dubuque Urban
Renewal Distdct and refer alley
vacation and parking meter changes To
staff for report and recommendation,
presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nichoison Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 403-98
A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY
FINDING THAT THE DOWNTOWN
DUBUQUE URBAN RENEWAL
DISTRICT IS AN AREA MEETING
THE DEFINITIONS OF BLIGHT AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
THAT DEVELOPMENT OF SAID
AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE
INTEREST OF THE RESIDENTS OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
Whereas. the City Council of the City
of Dubuque has determined that the
further expansion of the Downtown
Dubuque Urban Renewal District will
provide redevelopment opportunities
which wi further the purposes and
objectives of the Downtown Urban
Renewal Plan; and
Whereas, the City Council has found
that the proposed expansion area
meets the definition of an economic
developmen[ area as found in Chapter
403 "Urban Renewal" cf the Iowa
Code: and
Whereas, Chapter 403'of :[he Iowa
Code requires that before urban
renewal authority may be exercised, a
City Council must adopt a resolution of
~ecessity finding that the area in
question s a slum, blightec or
economm development area, and that
so designating such area is necessary
in the interest of the public health
safety or welfare of the residents of the
municipality.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE. OWA:
Section 1. That the following
described area, which is proposed to
be added to the Downtown Dubuque
Urban Renewal District, is an economic
development area as defined by
Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code and is
approprate for an urban renewal
Draject, to wit:
City Lot 623 and 624, Section 25
Township 89 NoKh, Range 2 East, 5th
P.M., Dubuque County, Iowa and any
adjoining public fight-of-way.
(hereinafter, the "Expansion Area")
Section 2. That the development of
the Expansion Area is necessary and
appropriate m facilitate the proper
growth and development of the
community in accordance with sound
planning and local community
objectives.
Section 3. That the City Manager is
authorized and directed to prepare an
Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Downtown
Dubuque Urban Renewal District. to
forward said Plan to the City's Long
Range Planning Commission for review
and comment and to begin the
consultation process requlrec~ by law
with affected taxing entities.
Section 4. That the City Clerk s
directed to publish notice of a public
hearing on the adoption of an
Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Downtown
Dubuque Urban Renewal Distdct to be
held on October 19, 1998 at 7:00
in the Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Auditorium, 11th and Bluff Streets,
Dubuque, Iowa 52001 and that said
notice shall generally identify the area
covered by the Amended and Restated
Plan and the general scope of the
Amended and Restated Plan and the
activities planned for such areas.
Section 5. That the City Clerk is
further directed to send by ordinary
mail a copy of said notice of public
hearing to the Dubuque Community
School District. the Coumy Board of
Supervisors and the Northeast Iowa
Community College, as the affected
taxing entities.
Passed. approved and adopted this
18th day of Septem bar, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, CH Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the
resolution and further set this matter
for Public Heating on 10-f9-98 at 7:00
p.m. in the Public Library Auditadum
and direct the City Clerk To publish
notice in the manner prescribed by law.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
At 8:32 p.m. Voetberg moved to go
Reqular Session, September ~ 1998
328
into Closed Session -in accordance
with Chapter 21.5 1.(j) To discuss the
purchase of particular real estate
where premature disclosure could be
reasonably expected to increase the
prfce the govemmeatal body would
have to pay for that proper[y.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried
7-0.
Approved~/ ~
,1998
,1998
At 9:29 p.m. Council reconvened
Regular Session with statement that
Staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business,
Michalski moved to adjourn. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0. The
meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
/s/Mary A. Davis CMC,
City Clerk
Council Members
Attest
'c~,c -
329 Regular Session, September 21, 1998
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Sessior,,
September 21, 1998.
Council Met at 7:00 p.m., Public
Library Auditorium.
Present Mayor Duggan, Council
Members Michaiski: Markham,
Nicholsor., Robbins, City Manager
Michael Van Mliligen. Corporafion
Counsel Barry A~ LindahL
Absent: Council Members Buol,
Voetberg.
Mayor Duggan read the call and
stated this is the Regular Session of
the City Council called for tee purpose
to ac[ upon such business which may
properly come before the Council.
Invocation was given by Father Jim
Dube~z, Associate Pastor of Nativity
Catholic Church.
PROCLAMATIONS: Sept. 21-27 as
"Always Buckle Children in Backseat"
received by Morning Optimists'
President Kathy Sturm; Qct. 4 as
"CROP Walk Day in Dubuque" and
October 31 as "Trick or Treat Night,'
There was a presentation of a
Cer~cate of Achievement for
Excellence in Finance Reporting made
To City Finance Director, Duane
Pitcher, by Wes Nelson.
MINUTES SUBMITTED; Bunker Hill
Building Subcommittee of 9~1; Cable
Teleprogramming Commission of 9-1;
Civil Service Commission of 7-22:
Housing Code Appeals Board of 6-14;
Long :~ange Planning Advisory
Commission of 7-29; Park &
Recreation Commission of 9-8; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 9-2; Zoning
Board of Adjustment of 8-27, presented
and read. Rebbins moved that the
minutes be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 5-0.
Finance Director subm[ttin_c financial
repor~ for month ending August 31
1998, presented and read. Robbins
moved that the report be received and
filed. Seconded by Nichoison. Motion
carded 5-0.
Proofs of Publication on publishing
List of Claims AND Summary of
Revenues for month ending 7-31-98;
Combined Public Notice of Finding of
No Significant Impact and Notice of
intent to request release of [unds for
YMCA/YWCA Building Corporation
Special Needs Locker Rooms project;
Pdnted Council Proceedings for
meeting of 8-17-98, presented and
read. Robbins moved that the proofs
be received and filed. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Five Flags Center CMc Center
Commission submitting their year end
report for Fiscal Year 1998, presented
and read. Robbins moved that the
report be received and tiled. Seconded
by Nichoison. Motion carded 5-0.
NOTICE OF CLAIMS/SUITS: Debra
Draessler in amount of $240.20 for
vehicle damages; Thomas Metz in
amount of $410.00 for property
damages; Patrick Sheahan in the
amount of $962.44 for vehicle
damages Susan Splinter in estimated
amount of $904.87 plus rental car
charges for vehicle damages,
presented and read. Robbins moved
that the claims and suits be referred to
the Legel Staff for invesfigafion and
report. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Corporation Counsel advising
following claims have been referred to
public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the
agent for the Iowa Communities
Assurance Pool: Car damage of Jana
Cavanaugh; Personal injury of
Courtney Kruser, Personal injury of
Timothy Gilienwater; Property damage
of Steve MacDonald; Vehicle damage
of Warren Melchert and property
damage of David Viertel, presented
and read. Robbins moved that the
communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Nichoison. Motion
carried 5-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending
denial of property damage claim of Leo
& Geraldine Weatmark and Denial of
vehicle damage claim of Clifford
Treanor, presented and read. Robbins
moved that the communications be
received and filed and approved
Re.qular Session, September ~1, 1998
330
denials. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending
settlement of vehicle damage c~aim of
Mark Fitzjerrells in amount of $57.78
and authorize Finance Director to issue
check, presented and read. Robbins
moved that the claim be received and
filed and approved set'dement
recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carded 5-0.
September 11, 1998
Honoreble Mayor and Members of
the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of
the 1997 Code of Iowa, the CMl
Service Commission conducted a
written examination on August 18, 1998
for the position of MECHANIC.
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.
MECHANIC
Scott Bauer
Leonard Stoffel
David Sedbrook
Robert Modadty
Corey Bergfeld
Patrick Quinn
Mark Conner
Lores Decker
Mike Riniker
John Meet
John Greenwood
Ronald Schilling
Gregory Merfeld
Ralph Delaney
Jeff Wagner
Mark Neuhaus
Robert Brownell
Kenneth W~eser
Steven Thor
Bdan Loeffelhdiz
Darryi Gallo
Duane Emster
Timothy Mass
Respectfully submitted,
Mede J. Duehr, Jr., Chairperson
Loras J. Kluesner,
Civil Service Commission
Robbins moved that the above
certification be made a matter of
record. Seconded by Nichoison.
Motion carded 5-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of Five Flags Center Usage
Agreement with the Dubuque Fighting
Saints, presented and read. Robbins
moved that the communication be
received and filed and recommendation
approved. Seconded by Nichoisea.
Motion carded 5-0.
City of ASbury advising of voluntary
annexation of property lying nodJ~east
of the City's corporate limits (properly
is to the east of Hales Mill Road.),
presented and read. Robbins moved
that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholecn.
Motion carded 5-0.
City Manager requesting
authorization to execute approval of
extra work order regarding Dubuque
Greyhound Park & Casino Parking Lot
Improvements, presented and read.
Robbins moved that the
communication be received and tiled
and approved request. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carded 5-0.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission requesting approval to
study the issue of proposed hog lots
confinement in the County., presented
and read, Robbins moved that the
communication be received and tiled
and approved request Seconded by
Nichoison. Motion carried 5-0.
City Manager requesting
authorization to issue RFP to hire a
consultant to assist the Innovation
Zone Committee for Transportation
System Design, presented and read.
Robbins moved that the
communication be received and filed
and approved request. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Cffy Manager recommending
approval of Project Agreement relating
to Federal Aid Pariicipation to
reconstruct bridge over C~ish Creek,
~resented and read. Robbies moved
that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nichdison.
Motion carded 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 404-98
RESOLUTION APPROVING
PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION RELATING TO
THE REPLACEMENT OF THE
MANSON ROAD BRIDGE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has
determined that the Manson Road
Bddge is in a state of disrepair and the
bridge needs to be replaced; and
Whereas, the Federal Aid Highway
Bddge Replacement Rehabilitation
(HBRR) Program has agreed to fund
80% of the eligible project cost; and
Whereas, the iowa Department of
Transportatien has prepared and
subm~ed to the City Council for
approval, a Project Agreement relating
to the Federal cost participation in the
reconstruction of the Mansen Road
Bddge; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque
approves the terms and conditions of
said Project Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE tT
RESOLVED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL
Regular Session, September 21, 1998
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Sectior 1 Agreement No. 98-
BROS-47 consisting of an agreement
providing for Federal Aid Highway
Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation
Prograrr funds for the project in the
amount of $857 g00.00 be approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor be
authorized and directed to execute two
copies of this agreement and forward
the executed copies to the owa
Department of Transportation for their
approval.
Passed, approved and adopted this
21st day of September, 1998.
Terranee M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved to adopt the
resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 5-0.
City Manager recommending
authorization and execution for the
redemption of defeasance of Padre Plo
Health Care Center Series 1996
Bonds. presented and read. Robbins
moved that the communication be
received and tiled. Seconded by
Nicholson Motion carried 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 405-98
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE
REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN
OUTSTANDING ELDERLY CARE
AND HOUSING REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 1996 (STONEHILL CARE
CENTER PROJECT) AND
APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF
AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND
OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING
THERETO
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa
(the "Issued), pumuant to the
provisions of Chapter 419 of the Code
of owa (the "Act") has previously
issued its Elderly Care and Housing
Revenue Bonds, Series 1996 (Stonehill
Care Center Project) (the "Bonds")
pumuaat to the provisions of a Bond
Trust Indenture dated as of July 1,
I996 (the "Bond Indenture=) and
loaned the proceeds thereof to Padre
Plo Health Care Center, Inc. [the
"Borrower") pursuant to a Loan
Agreement dated as of July 1, 1996
(the "Loan Agreement"), for the
purpose of financing the cast of a
"project" within the meamng of the Act;
and
Whereas. the Borrower has
determineo to provide for the payment
and redemption of all of the Bonds
pursuant to the prepayment prowsions
of the Loan Agreement and nas
requested the Issuer to take such
I action as is required of the Issuer by
the Loan Agreement and Bond
Indenture to provide for prepayment of
the Bonds; and
Whereas, the Borrower has
presented for consideration by the City
Council a form of escrow agreement
(the "Escrow Agreement") among the
Issuer, the Borrower and U.S. Bank
Trust National Association (formerly
First Trust National Association)
(current Trustee under the Bond
Indenture) (the "Bond Trustee"} to
accomplish the prepayment and
redemption of the Bonds.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, by
the City Council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, as follows:
Section 1. Thatthe prepayment and
redemption of the Bonds as
contemplated by the Escrow
Agreement is approved.
Section 2. That the Escrow
Agreement in substantially the form
presented to and considered by the
Council and containing substantially
the terms and provisions set forth
therein is hereby authorized and
approved and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized and directed to
execute, attest, eeal and delive~ the
Escrow Agreement on behalf of the
Issuer with such changes thereto as
the Issuer's counsel or bond counee]
may deem appropriate, such execution
to be conc[usiva evidence of approval
of such document in accordance with
the terms hereof.
Section 3. That the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute, attest, seal and
deliver any and ali other documenm
and take such other actions deemed
necessary, upon the advise of Issuer's
counsel, to effect the prepayment and
redemption of the Bonds under the
terms of the Escrow Agreement and to
carry out the 'ntent and purposes of
this Resolution.
Sec'don 4. That the provisions of this
Resolution are hereby declared to be
separable and if any section, phrase or
provision shall for any reason be
declared to be invalid, such declaration
shal not affect the validity of the
remainder of the sections, phrases and
provisions
Section 5. That this Resolution shall
become effective immediately upon its
passage and approval.
Adopted and aooroved this 21st day
of September, 1998.
City of Dubuque, rowa
By: Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Reqular Session~
Attest: Ma~,A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved to adopt the
reeeiution~ Seconded by .Nicheison.
Motion carded 5-0.
City Manager recommending
subm~tal of ISTEA Grant Application
for the Histodc Bluffs Trail Project
(Hodgdon Street and Cathedne/VVesl
Locust Street step restoration),
presented and read. Robbins moved
that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nichotson.
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 406-98
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION
FOR STATEWIDE ENHANCEMENT
FUNDING TO THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
HISTORIC BLUFFS TRAIL PROJECT.
Whereas, the Iowa Department of
Transportation has announce the
availability of State Transportation
Enhancement funds; and
Whereas, the rehabilitaton and
operation of historic transportation
buildings, structures or facilities and
faeif~es for pedestrians and bicycles
are eligible activities for enhancement
funding; and
Whereas, design, engineering and
construction costs are eligible for
enhancement funding; and
Whereas, the City has an adopted
Hedtage Trail Master Plan that includes
a tra, sy~tam with neighborhood
linkages eiong V~est Locust Street and
throughout the city of Dubuque and
Dubuque County; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OFTHE CITY OF DUBUQUE, iOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor is
authorized to sign and submit this
application to the Iowa Department of
Transportation for storewide
Transportation Enhancement Funds for
the H~tofic Bluffs Trail Project.
Secton 2. That the City Council
authorizes the City Manager to utilize
budgeted Capital Improvement
Program funds to provide the match
required by this program.
Section 3. That in the event said
application is approved, the City
Council hereby provides ~ written
assurance that the completed project
will be adequately maintained for its
intended public use for a minimum of
twenty (20) years following the project
completion.
September 21~ 1998
33?
Section 4. That the City of Dubuque
agrees to abide by all locei, state and
federal requirements applicable to the
proposed projects.
Passed, approved and adopted this
21 st day of September, 1998
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest MaryA~ Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved to adopt the
resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 5-0.
City Manager recommending to
purchase property at 2618 Jackson
Street in total sum of $10,500 for
inclusion in the DREAMS Program,
)resentad and read. Robbins moved
that the communication be received
and flied. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 407-98
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO
ACQUIRE REAL ESTATE AT 2618
JACKSON STREET IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, SOUTH ONE-HALF (S
1/2) OF LOT 231 IN GLENDALE
ADDITION NUMBER THREE (3), IN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, COUNTY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ACCORDING
TO THE RECORDED PLAT
THEREOF,
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is
committed to enforcement of housing
qual~ standards and to the provision
of assistance toward the addition of
housing units to the City's inventory;,
and
Whereas, acquisition of suitsbie
properties, in specific instances, is an
appropriate means cf achieving these
goals,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, iOWA:
Sec~on 1. That the City of Dubuque
hereby gives nctca of its intent to
abquira the following legally described
property from the seller, Sheryi Ann
Shew:
The South 0ne-Heir (S 1/2) of Lot 231
in Glendale Add'~on Number Three (3)
in the City of Dubuque, County of
Dubuque, Iowa, according to the
recorded plat thereof.
at the cost of Eight Thousand Dollars
($8,000), plus real estate ta×es due
and owing, subject to review and
approval of a deed conveying such
property.
Section 2. That the City Manager is
hereby authorized and directed to
said property, subject to the
terms and conditions of the offer.
333 Regular Session, September 21, 1998
Passed approved and adopted this
21st day of September, 1998
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved to adopt the
resolution. Seconded by Nicholsor,.
Motion carried 5-0.
City Manager recommending
approval of Memorandum of
Understanding with Dubuque Vising
Nurse Association for services related
to City's Childhood Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program, presented ano
read. Robbins moved that the
communicafion be received and tiled.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 408-98
APPROVING A MEMORANDU tv1 OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE AND THE
DUBUQUE VlSITING NURSE
ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has
signed a contract with the Iowa
Department of Public Health for a
childhood lead poisoning prevention
program in the city of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque must
provide medical case management for
ali ead poisoned children in the city,
and provide community outreach and
education: and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque will'
enter into an agreement with the
Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association to
provide medical case management of
lead poisoned children and conduct
community outreach and education for
the citizens of Dubuoue.
NOW, THEREFORE. BE 1T
RESOLVED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE. IOWA:
Section 1. That the attached
Memorandum of Undemtanding by and
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and
the Dubuoue Visiting Nurse
Association is hereby approvea.
Section 2. That the City Manager or
his designee is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the Memorandum
of Understanding for and on behalf of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Passec approveo and adopted this
21st day of September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, Cit, Clerk
Robb[ns moved [o adopt the
resolution. Seconded by Niche[son.
Motion carried 5-0.
Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission advising of
Commissioners who have volunteered
to serve as City's planning
representatives or a Dubuque
Community School District Project,
presented and read. Robbins moved
that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Environmental Protection Division
submitting Wastewater Compliance
Evaluation inspectior for our plant,
presented and read. Robbins moved
that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 5-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending
proposed settlement in amount of
$2.938.50 from Johnson Oontrols, thc_
for damage to Library air conditioner,
be accepted and lawsuit be dismissed,
presented and read. Robbins moved
that the communication be received
and ti[ed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by
Nichoison. Motion carded 5-0.
Corporation Counsel advising of
dismissal of case of Whalen vs. City of
Dubuque (American Tower Bldg.),
presented and read. Robbins moved
that the communication be received
and tiled. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Corporation Counse submi~ng
correspondence from Atty. Les Reddick
summarizing judgement of IBP vs. FDL
in favor of FDL, presented and read.
Robbins moved that the
communication de received and tiled.
Seconded by Nichelsen. Motion
ceried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 409-98
Whereas, applications for Beer
Permits have been submitted and tiled
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 filed
proper bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Regular Session, September 2~1, 1998
334
That the Manager be authorized to
cause to be issued the following named
applicants a Beer Permit
CLASS "B' SEER PERMIT
(SPECIAL EVENT)
Dubuque Jaycees Dubuque Jaycees
3rdto 4th Ston Bluff
CLASS 'C" BEER PERMIT
Rainbo Oil Com. Kwik Stop Food
Mart +(Sunday Sale) 2360 Central Ave
5 Point Mart Inc. 5 Point Mart Inc.
+(Sunday Sale) 405 Rhomberg Ave
Passed, approved and adopted this
21th day September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved to adopt the
resolution. Seconded by Nichaison.
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 410-98
Whereas, applications faf 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 comp~ with the
State Laws and all City Ordinances
relevant thereto and they have tiled
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 Liquor License.
CLASS "C' (CQMMERCIAL)
SEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
F & H Enterp. Fat Tuesday's
1121 University
Admirals Hi-Hat West
Admirals Hi-Hat+(Sunday Sale)
253 Main St
P.M.S.T. Inc. Happy's Place
+(Sunday Sale) 2323 Rockdaie Rd
Lerey A. Miller Whitey's Sar-X
+(Sunday Sale) 2616 Windsor Ave
James & Janet Kohl The Grand Tap
+(Sunday Sa[e) 802 Central Ave
Passed, approved and adopted this
21st dayof September, 1998.
Torrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved to adopt the
resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
APPOINTMENTS to various
Boards/Commissions:
AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Applicants -R. J. Block, Rick C.
Goodin; David R. Hartman, Thomas F.
McMahon, James C. WachteL
Vote upon the appointment was as
follows: Duggan voted for Goodin.
Markham voted for Goodin. MichalskJ
voted for Gcodin. Nichoison voted for
Goodin. Robbins voted for Goodin.
Therefore, Rick C. Goodin was
appointed to the four year term which
will expire 9-14-02.
HOUSING ADVISORY TRUST
FUND COMMITTEE:
Applicant - John V. Waish. Michaiski
moved that John V. Waish be
reappointed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 5-0. Therefore, John V.
Waish was reappointed to a three year
term which wilt expire 9-8-01.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION:
Applicants - Rev. K. ris Kincaid, Marry
O'Shea, Katherine V. Stevens.
Vote on the appointment was as
follows: Duggan. voted for O'Shea.
Markham voted for Stevens. Michaiski
voted for Stevens. Nichdison voted for
O'Shea. Robbins voted for O'Shea.
Therefore, Marry O'Shea appointed to
the unexpired three year term which
will expire 1-1-00.
Robbiss moved that the rules be
suspended to allow anyone present to
address the Council if they so desire.
Seconded by Michaiski. Motion carried
5-0.
Proof of publication cedJfied to by
the Publisher on Notice of Heating to
consider disposing of an alley between
South Grandview Ave. and York Street
at South Hill Street and City Manager
recommending to approve disposal of
real estate, presented and read.
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resaiution. Seconded by Michaiski.
Motion carried 5-0.
Richard Beraing spoke to the
request.
RESOLUTION NO. 411-98
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and
published notice of time and place of
hearing, published in the Telegraph
Herald, a newspaper of general
cireulatien published in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on 11th day of
September, 1998, the CH Council of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on the
21st day of September, 1998 at 7:00
3. m. in the Public Library Auditorium,
11th and Locust, Dubuque, Dubuque,
335 Regular Session, September 21,1998
Count', Iowa to consider the proposal
for the safe of real estam described as:
Lot 12A in Stewart Subdivision in the
City of Dubuque, 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 an 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
~ubuque real property described as
Lot 12A in Stewart Subdivision in the
City of Dubuque, iowa to Richard J. &
Cheryl C. Bertling be and the same is
hereby approved for the sum of
$1,564.00 plus publication and filing
fees. Conveyance shal be by Quit
Claim Deed.
Section 2. The City of Dubuque
reserves unto itself a perpetual
easement including the right of ingress
and egress thereto, for the purpose of
erecting, installing, construction,
reconstructing, repairing, owning,
operating and maintaining water,
sewer, drainage, gas, telephone, t.v.
cable, and electric lines as may be
authorized by the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, over the easterly 10 feet of said
alley as shown on the plat of Lot 12A of
Stewart Subdivision.
Section 3. That the Mayor be
authorized and directed to execute a
Quit Claim Deed, and the C~ Clerk be
and is hereby authorized and directed
to deliver said deed of conveyance to
Richard J. & Cheryl C. Bertling upon
receipt of the purchase 9dce in full.
Se~on 4 That the City Clerk be
and is hereby authorized and directed
to record a ceYdfied copy et this
'esaiution in the office of the City
Assessor, Dubuque Coun~ Recorder
and Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this
21st day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. Davis. City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Michaiski.
Motion carried 5-0.
Delegation from Lifetime Center to
address the Council requesting
assistance regarding the Center's
financial difficulties, presented and
read. Michaiski moved that this matter
be referred to the City Staff which wili
report back to Council. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 5-0.
Gary Carstens, Mgr. of the Lifetime
Center, requested $50,000 per year for
the next three years. Bill Wattem and
Gen Heathcote spoke of the Center's
financial needs.
Petition from Country Steppers
containing 41 signatures and
Communication from Jim & Pat Schub.
requesting City appropriate funds to
help the Lifetime Senior Center to
continue operations, and City Manager
submitting background information
regarding funding for Center, presented
and read. Michaiski moved that the
petition and communication be
received and filed Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 5-0.
City Manager submitting 3
Ordinances providing for conversron of
one-way traffic streets providing for
addifiona parking meters and creating
parking meter district, presented and
read. Michaiski moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nichoison Mofion
carded 5-0.
An Ordinance Amending Sec. 32-
174 of City Code providing for change
in designation 'of one way traffic on
iowa, St., Main St., 4th St. and 5th St.,
presented and read. Michalski moved
that this be considered the first reading
of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 5-0.
An Ordinance Amending Sec. 32~
262 of City Code regarding parking on
certain portions of streets by deleting
Iowa Street, West side from First Street
re a point 70 feet South of Second St.,
and East side from 4th St. to 10th St.,
presented and read. Michaiski moved
that this be considered the first reading
of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nichoison. Motion carried 5-0.
An Ordinance Creating parking
meter distric[ by adding portions of
iowa Street between 4th & 10th Sts.,
presented and read. Michaiski moved
that this be considered the first reading
of me Ordinance. Seconded by
Nichaison. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Duggan requesting
clarificafio,~ regarding lack of
enforcement of Sec. 33-4 "False &
Fraudulent Reports," presented and
reaa. Markham moved that the
communicafion be received and filed
and from this point forward if a situation
that does involve a non-insured
motorist at a ~)ersonai injury accident.
Regular Session, September 21, 1998
336
that they also be issued a citation
under our Section 33-4 if in fact they
give us false or fraudulent information
at the scene. Seconded by Robbins.
Carded by the fo]lowing vote:
Yess--Duggan, Markham, Michalsld,
Robbins. Nays---Nicbelson.
Zoning Advisory Commission
advising of their denial to rezone
property located at 2155 Rockdale
Road as requested by John Stager and
John George, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the
communication be received and tiled
and they concur with the denial.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carded 5~0.
City Manager submitting documents
providing for construction of
Technology Park Roadway
improvements project, presented and
read. Robbins moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 412-98
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE cri-Y OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimate¢ cost for the Dubuque
Technology Park Roadway
Improvement Project, in the estimated
amount of $597,453.44, are hereby
approved and ordered filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this
21st day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA: Davis, C~ Clerk
Robbiss moved to adopt the
'esoluflon. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 413-98
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 31aced same on file in the
office of the City Clerk for public
inspection of the Dubuque Technology
Park - Roadway Improvement Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CIT'/COUNCIL
OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 5th day of October,
1998, 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 beadng 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, spec'ifications,
contract, or estimated cost of the
improvement.
Passed, adopted and approved this
21st day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved to adopt the
resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 414-98
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Dubuque Technology Park -
Roadway Improvemen[ Project is
hereby ordered to be adveCdsed for
bids for constru~on.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the amount of the security zo
accompany each bid sha~ 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
[o advertise for bids for the construction
of the improvements herein provided,
to be published in a newspaper having
general circul~on 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 1st day of
October 1998. Bids shall be opened
and read by the City Clerk at said time
and w'll be submitted to the Council for
final action at 7:00 p.m. on the 5th day
of October, 1998.
Passed, adopted and approved this
21 st day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, M~yor
Attest: Man/A: Davis, C~ Clerk
Rebbins moved to adopt the
resolution. Seconded by Nicbe[son.
Motion carded 5-0
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City Manager submitting documents
providing for construction of Airport
Restroorr Remodeling ADA
Imarovemeras project, oresented and
teac. Michaiski moved that the
communication be received and flied.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried
5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 415-98
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 comract and
estimated cost for the Dubuque
Regional Airport Remodeling and ADA
Improvements, in the estimated
amount of $49,588.00, are hereby
approved and ordered tiled in the office
of the City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed adopted and approved this
21 st day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA. Davis, City Clerk
Michalstd moved adopfion of the
Resolution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 416-98
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, the City Council of the City
of Dubuque, Iow~ 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 Dubuque Regional
Airport Remodeling and ADA
Improvements.
~IOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE ClT~ COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE. IOWA:
That on the 19th day of October,
1998, a publi.c headng wilt be held a!
7:00 ~.m. ~n 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 nofica of time and place of
such hearing [o 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 consideratior.. 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
21st day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Dav s, City Clerk
Michalski moved adopfion of the
Resolution. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 417-98
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Dubuque Regional Airport
Remodeling and ADA Improvements is
hereby ordered to be edve~sed for
bids for construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
the amount of the security to
accompany each bid sharl 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 advertise for bids for the construction
of the improvements herai: provided,
to be published in a newspaper having
genera; circulation i~ the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, which nofice shall nol
be tess than four days nor more than
forty-five days prior to the receipt of
said bids at 2:00 p.m. on the 8th day of
October, 1998. 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. on the 19th day
of October. 1998.
Passed. adopted and approved this
21st day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: MaryA: Davis, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the
Resolution. Seconded by Markham
Mofion carded 5-0.
City Manager submitting documents
providing for construction of North End
Neighborhood Trail project, presented
and read. Robbins moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Mofion
carded 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO, 418-98
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOW THEREFORE, BE ~T
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE. IOWA:
That the proposed plans,
specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost for the North End
Regular Session, SePternb~i: ~'~i ~98 338
Neighborhood Trail Project, in the
estimated amount of $405,248.05, are
hereby approved and ordered tiled in
the office of the CH Clerk for public
inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this
21 st day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
A~sst MaryA~ Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved to adopt the
resolution. Seconded by Nichdison.
Motion carded 5-0.
RESOLUTioN NO. 419-98
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, spec'r,%ations, and form of
contract and placed same on tile in the
office of the CH Clerk for public
inspection of the North End
Neighborhood Tra~ Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 19th day of October,
1998, 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
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
m the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
notice shall be not less than four days
nor more than twenty days pdor to the
day tixed for its consideration. At the
hearing, any interested person may
appear and tile objections to the
proposed plans, . spedr~cations,
contract, or estimated, cost cf the
improvement
Passed, adopted.and approved this
21st day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Mary A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved to adopt
resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 420-98
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the North End Neighborhood
Trail Project is hereby ordered to be
advertised for bids for construction~
BE IT FURTHER RESQLVED, that
the amount o)' 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 CH Clerk is hereby directed
to advertise for bids for the construcrion
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 8th day of
October, 1998; Bids shall be opened
and read by the City Clerk at said time
and will be subm~ed to the Council for
tinal action at 7:00 p.m. on the 19th day
of October, 1998.
Passed, adopted and approved this
21 st day of September, 1998.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: M~ry A. Davis, City Clerk
Robbins moved to adopt the
resolution. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carded 5-0.
At 8:30 p.m. Nicholson moved to go
into Closed Session in accordance with
Chapter 21.5 1.(c) State Code of Iowa,
1997 as amended, To discuss strategy
with counsel in matters that are
presently in litigation; AND Chapter
21.5 10) To discuss the purchase of
~articular real estate where premature
disclosure could be reasonably
expected to increase the price the
governmental body would have to pay
for that preper~y. Seconded by
Michaiski. Motion carded 5-0.
At 9:09 p.m. Council reconvened
Regular Session with statement that
Staff had been given proper direction,
There being no further business,
Nichdison moved to adjourn.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carded
5-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:10
Is/Ma~y A. Davis CMC
City Clerk
339
Regular Session, September 21, 1998
Approved ~'~t'"/x/~ , 1998
Adopted.(~'~,/~' , 1998
Council Members