10 4 10 City Council Proceedings Official_Regular and Special
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on October 4, 2010 in the
Historic Federal Building.
Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Braig, Council Members, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Voetberg (via phone), City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Absent: Mayor Buol
Mayor Pro-Tem Braig read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council to
conduct a closed session in accordance with Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa.
Motion by Connors to go into closed session at 5:31 p.m. regarding pending litigation
pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
Upon motion the City Council reconvened in open session stating that staff had been given
proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on October 4, 2010 in the
Historic Federal Building.
Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Braig, Council Members, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick,
Voetberg (via phone), City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Absent: Mayor Buol
Mayor Pro-Tem Braig read the call and stated this is a regular session of the City Council to
act upon such business that may properly come before the City Council.
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation was provided by Reverend Lynn Spicer of Faith Temple United Pentecostal
Church.
PRESENTATIONS
2010 Census Partnership Recognition was presented by Planning Services Manager Laura
Carstens.
International Economic Development Council – Excellence in Economic Development
Award was presented by Economic Development Director Dave Heiar.
PROCLAMATIONS
Week without Violence (October 10 – 16, 2010) was accepted by Sr. Charla Bulko of the
Dubuque Community Y, 35 N. Booth Street; White Cane Safety Day (October 15, 2010);
National Save for Retirement Week (October 17 – 23, 2010) was accepted by Personnel
Manager Randy Peck; Niemann-Pick Disease Awareness Month (October 2010); Trick or
Treat Night (October 31, 2010) was accepted by Mayor Pro-Tem Braig.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as
indicated. Seconded by Resnick. Voetberg requested (#7) 2010 Census Awareness Campaign
Summary; (#13) Government Finance Officers Association; and (#14) Office of the Governor
be held for separate discussion. Connors requested (#20) All-Star Community for
Sustainability Initiative be held for separate discussion. Motion carried 6-0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council of 9/20; Historic Preservation Commission of
9/16; Housing Commission of 8/24; Housing Commission Trust Fund of 8/27 and 9/23; Park
and Recreation Commission of 9/14
Library Board of Trustees Update from the meeting of August 26, 2010
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of September 7, 2010 (Work Session and
Regular Session)
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Cyndi Harker for property damage; Donald Berg for vehicle damage;
James Norman for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and
referred to the City Attorney.
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Dan and Molly
Fitzsimmons for property damage; Donald Berg for vehicle damage; Cyndi Harker for property
damage; James Norman for property damage. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed and concurred.
Pennsylvania Avenue – IA 32 to Vizaleea Drive – Safety Improvements Project: City
Manager recommending acceptance of the Pennsylvania Avenue – IA 32 to Vizaleea Drive –
Safety Improvements Project as completed by McDermott Excavating in the final contract
amount of $316,390.70. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 382-10 Accepting the Pennsylvania Avenue – IA 32 to Vizaleea Drive – Safety
Improvements Project Phase II and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the
contractor was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 382-10
ACCEPTING THE PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FROM IA 32 TO VIZALEEA DRIVE SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASE II AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE
CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Pennsylvania Avenue from IA 32 to
Vizaleea Drive Safety Improvements Project Phase II (the Project) has been completed and
the City Engineer has examined the work and filed a certificate stating that the Project has
been completed according to the terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City
Engineer recommends that the Project be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is hereby
accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the Traffic
Safety Improvements Funds and the Dubuque Community School District Fund appropriation
for the contract amount of $316,390.70 less any retained percentage provided for therein as
provided in Iowa Code Chapter 573, and to pay such retainage only in accordance with the
provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 573.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of October, 2010.
Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUE FROM IA 32 TO VIZALEEA DRIVE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT PHASE
II
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he has
inspected the Pennsylvania Avenue from IA 32 to Vizaleea Drive Safety Improvements Project
Phase II, that the Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public
Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $384,681.54.
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Dated this 28 day of September, 2010.
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 30 day of September, 2010.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Chavenelle Road Pavement Repair Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the
Chavenelle Road Pavement Repair Project as completed by Horsfield Construction, Inc., in the
final contract amount of $37,986.10. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 383-10 Accepting the Chavenelle Road Concrete Pavement Repair Project and
authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 383-10
ACCEPTING THE CHAVENELLE DRIVE – 2010 PCC CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE
CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Chavenelle Drive – 2010 PCC Concrete
Pavement Repair Project (the Project) has been completed and the City Engineer has
examined the work and filed a certificate stating that the Project has been completed according
to the terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City Engineer recommends that
the Project be accepted.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is hereby
accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the Site B
Industrial Park and General Storm Repair appropriations for the contract amount $37,986.10
less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and
to pay such retainage only in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of October, 2010.
Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE CHAVENELLE DRIVE
– 2010 PCC CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he has
inspected the Chavenelle Drive – 2010 PCC Concrete Pavement Repair Project, that the
Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract,
and that the total cost of the completed work is $39,942.56.
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Dated this 29 day of September, 2010.
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 30 day of September, 2010.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Third Street Overpass Bridge Approach Repair Project: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the Third Street Overpass Bridge Approach Repair Project as completed by
Tschiggfrie Excavating Company in the final contract amount of $41,554.76. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 384-10 Accepting the Third Street
Overpass Bridge Approach Repair Project and authorizing payment of the contract amount to
the contractor was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 384-10
ACCEPTING THE THIRD STREET OVERPASS BRIDGE APPROACH REPAIR PROJECT
AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE
CONTRACTOR
Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the Third Street Overpass Bridge Approach
Repair Project (the Project) has been completed and the City Engineer has examined the work
and filed a certificate stating that the Project has been completed according to the terms of the
Public Improvement Contract and that the City Engineer recommends that the Project be
accepted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City Engineer is approved and the Project is hereby
accepted.
Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the Iowa
Department of Transportation funds and the City’s Bridge Repairs/Maintenance appropriation
for the contract amount of $41,554.76 less any retained percentage provided for therein as
provided in Iowa Code Chapter 573, and to pay such retainage only in accordance with the
provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 573.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of October, 2010.
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Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE THIRD STREET
OVERPASS BRIDGE APPROACH REPAIR PROJECT
The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he has
inspected the Third Street Overpass Bridge Approach Repair Project, that the Project has
been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the
total cost of the completed work is $46,703.76.
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Dated this 29 day of September, 2010.
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 30 day of September, 2010.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Rescind Lease Agreement – Dubuque Bruisers Football Team: City Manager
recommending approval of rescinding the lease agreement between the City and Dubuque
Bruisers Football Team for a portion of Roosevelt Park. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
2010 Census Awareness Campaign Summary: City Manager transmitting the Census 2010
Awareness Campaign Summary Report. Motion by Voetberg to receive and file the document.
Seconded by Connors. Voetberg commended Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens for
her work. Motion carried 6-0.
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program and the Job Access Reverse Commute Program: City
Manager recommending approval of an application for a $225,907 grant from the Iowa Clean
Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) and a $30,058 grant from the Job Access Reverse Commute
Program. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 385-10
Authorizing an application for funding from the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program to create a
bus route that serves the west end shopping centers; and Resolution No. 386-10 Authorizing
an application for continuation funding from the Job Access Reverse Commute Program for a
bus route serving the Industrial Park and Industrial Park West were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 385-10
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE IOWA CLEAN AIR
ATTAINMENT PROGRAM TO CREATE A BUS ROUTE THAT SERVES THE WEST END
SHOPPING CENTERS
Whereas, the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) provides funding for reducing
congestion, reducing travel or single-occupant vehicle usage, and improving air quality; and
Whereas the ICAAP program is an 80/20 match, 80% federal funds ($223,584), 20% local
match funds ($46,800); and
Whereas, the City Council finds that a shopping shuttle that serves retail businesses along
JFK Road, Warren Plaza, and Asbury Plaza would promote clean air standards in Dubuque
and provide a new form of public transit service for the citizens of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby endorses the attached
application to the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program for funding for the operational costs and
marketing of the proposed shopping shuttle.
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Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to sign, on behalf of the City Council, the
application for ICAAP.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of October, 2010.
Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 386-10
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR CONTINUATION FUNDING FROM THE JOB
ACCESS REVERSE COMMUTE PROGRAM FOR A BUS ROUTE SERVING THE
INDUSTRIAL PARK AND INDUSTRIAL PARK WEST
Whereas, the Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC) program provides funding for
transportation for employment and job readiness training; and
Whereas the JARC program is a 50/50 match, 50% federal funds ($30,058), 50% local
match funds ($30,058); and
Whereas, the city council finds that a West End Tripper JARC funded route that serves
industries along Dubuque’s Industrial Park and Industrial Park West would promote public
transportation and economic development in Dubuque and provide a continuing form of public
transit service for the citizens of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby endorses the attached
application to the Job Access Reverse Commute Program for funding for the operational costs
and marketing of the West End Tripper.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to sign, on behalf of the City Council the
application for JARC.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of October, 2010.
Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque: Media release announcing that the Community
Foundation of Greater Dubuque has received a $205,500 grant from the John S. and James L.
Knight Foundation. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Application for HUD Healthy Homes / Lead Paint Hazard Control Program Funding: City
Manager recommending approval of an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development for continuation of the Lead Paint Hazard Control Program. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 387-10 Authorizing the Mayor to
execute an application for a HUD Lead Paint Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Program
Grant was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO 387-10
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A HUD LEAD PAINT
HAZARD CONTROL AND HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM GRANT
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has operated a local childhood lead poisoning prevention
program since 1994; and
Whereas, the City initially received a HUD Round 4 Lead Hazard Control Program Grant in
1997, and has continually administered a program for 13 years; and
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has made available
additional funds for the Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Programs, including for lead-
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based paint hazard control, lead hazard awareness, training, community outreach,
environmental assessments and treatment; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes a Lead Paint Hazard Control Program in Census
Tracts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7.01 and 7.02 in the City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an application to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Lead Paint Hazard Control and
Healthy Homes Program Grant in the amount of $3.1 million.
Section 2. Funds from the Community Development Block Grant Program in the amount of
$180,000 will be committed in Fiscal Years 2011-2114 as required match.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to forward said
application and resulting standard executed contract to the respective agencies in a timely
fashion and as required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of October, 2010.
Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Crescent Community Health Center Federal Grant Renewal: City Manager recommending
approval of a letter of support for the Crescent Community Health Center’s Service Area
Competition (SAC) Grant. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Support for Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Grant: Letter of support from the Health
Services Department for the City of Dubuque’s application for a Safe Routes to School
Infrastructure Grant. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Government Finance Officers Association: Communication from the Government Finance
Officers Association advising that the City has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award for the current budget and that a Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation has
been presented to Budget Director Jennifer M. Larson. Motion by Voetberg to receive and file
the document. Seconded by Connors. Voetberg commended Budget Director Jenny Larson for
her work. Motion carried 6-0.
Office of the Governor: Communication from Govern Chester J. Culver and Lt Governor
Patty Judge informing Paul Schultz that he has been appointed as a member of the Green
Advisory Committee. Motion by Voetberg to receive and file the document. Seconded by
Connors. Voetberg commended Resource Management Coordinator Paul Schultz for his work.
Motion carried 6-0.
Re-Lighting the Fifth Street Ramp and Locust Street Ramp: City Manager recommending
approval of two contracts with TwistHDM/Limelight for replacement lighting in the Fifth Street
Ramp and the Locust Street Ramp. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 388-10 Re-Lighting the Fifth Street Ramp and Locust Street Ramp was
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 388-10
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RE-LIGHTING OF THE 5 STREET RAMP AND LOCUST STREET RAMP
Whereas, Twist/HDM has submitted a proposal in response to the City of Dubuque’s
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request to re-light the 5 Street and Locust Street Parking Ramps; and
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Whereas, they were selected as the vendor through the bidding process for the new ramp at
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10 and Central and now through that process considered a sole source provider for like
equipment due to the operating system required for each ramp.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. To award the two contracts to Twist/HDM in the amount of $171,932.00 to relight
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the 5 Street and Locust Street Parking Ramps.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of October, 2010.
Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Plat of Survey – Dubuque Technology Park #3: City Manager recommending approval of a
plat to subdivide Lot 1 of the Dubuque Technology Park #3 to accommodate the development
plans submitted by Conlon Johnson Development, LLC for the Sedgwick expansion. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 389-10 Approving plat of
survey of Lot 1 of 1 and Lot 2 of 1 in Dubuque Technology Park #3 in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 389-10
APPROVING PLAT OF SURVEY OF LOT 1 OF 1 AND LOT 2 OF 1 IN DUBUQUE
TECHNOLOGY PARK NO. 3, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a Plat
of Survey, Lot 1 of 1 and Lot 2 of 1, Dubuque Technology Park No. 3 in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa dated September 20, 2010, prepared by Buesing & Associates, Inc., Engineers and
Surveyors, describing the property to be subdivided, a copy of which is attached hereto (the
Plat); and
Whereas, said Plat conforms to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Plat is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to execute the Plat for and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said Plat and certified
copy of this resolution in the office of the Recorder in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of October, 2010.
Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Dubuque County Board of Supervisors: Communication from the Dubuque County Board of
Supervisors to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in support of the City of
Dubuque’s technical appeal of the FEMA preliminary DFIRM. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed.
International Economic Development Council: Media release from the International
Economic Development Council announcing that the City of Dubuque has received an
Excellence in Economic Development Award for the Historic Roshek Building Redevelopment
in the category of Public-Private Partnerships.
Press release announcing that the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation was
recognized for Excellence in Economic Development for their Dubuque Works – A Workforce
Initiative in the category of Human Capital from the International Economic Development
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Council.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Historic Millwork District Complete Streets TIGER Grant: City Manager recommending
approval of the final TIGER grant funding agreement for the Historic Millwork District Complete
Streets Project. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
All-Star Community for Sustainability Initiative: Press release announcing that the Iowa
League of Cities has recognized the City of Dubuque as a 2010 All-Star Community for its
sustainability initiative. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents. Seconded by
Resnick. Connors presented the award. Motion carried 6-0.
RECAT Grant Application for Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project: City Manager
recommending approval of a Notice of Intent to Apply form and Resolution for a RECAT grant
application for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project to Vision Iowa. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 390-10 Support of RECAT Program
Application for funding for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 390-10
SUPPORT OF RECAT PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FOR THE BEE BRANCH
CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT
Whereas, the River Enhancement Community Attraction and Tourism (RECAT) program is
designed to assist communities in the development and creation of multiple purpose attraction
or tourism facilities; and
Whereas, the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project will replace an underground storm
sewer with an open waterway and a linear park that will improve quality of life for neighborhood
residents and create a tourist attraction; and
Whereas, the City Council has adopted the Fiscal Year 2011-2016 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) budget, which includes the City’s financial commitment to secure loans in the
amount of $38.6 million to build the $46.9 million multi-year Bee Branch Creek Restoration
Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to sign and submit this grant application to Vision Iowa
for RECAT Program Funding for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of October, 2010.
Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
AmeriCorps Partners in Learning Supplemental Grant Award: City Manager recommending
approval of the execution of the supplemental grant agreement with the Iowa Commission on
Volunteer Service for the City of Dubuque AmeriCorps Program. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
Open Burning: Communication from Joan E. Wehrspann, P.O. Box 632, regarding open
burning. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Liquor License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license
renewals as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
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No. 391-10 Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to Hy-Vee Gas #2 and Holy
Ghost Church; and Resolution No. 392-10 Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor
License to Denny’s Lux Club and Loras College; and a Class “WBN Native Wine” to Solon
Langworthy House were adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 391-10
Whereas, applications for Beer Permits have been submitted and filed to this Council for
approval and the same have been examined and approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to
comply with the Ordinances of the 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
Hy-Vee , Inc. Hy-Vee Gas #2 +(Sunday Sale) 2435 NW Arterial
Holy Ghost Church Holy Ghost Church +(Sunday Sale) 2921 Central Ave.
Passed, approved and adopted this 4th day of October, 2009.
Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 392-10
Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses have been submitted to this Council for approval
and the same have been examined and approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to
comply with the State Laws and all City Ordinances relevant thereto and they have filed proper
bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be issued the following named applicants a
Liquor License.
CLASS “C” BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
Kelly Oppelt Denny’s Lux Club +(Sunday Sale) 3050 Asbury Road
Aramark Education Services Loras College Athletic/Wellness Center 1600 Cox Street
+(Sunday Sale)
CLASS “WBN” NATIVE WINE
Keisha Wainwright Solon Langworthy House 264 Alpine Street
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of October, 2010
Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
ITEM TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolution, set the public
hearing as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law.
Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
Amended and Restated Development Agreement – Conlon Johnson Development, LLC:
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 18, 2010 to consider an
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Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Conlon / Johnson to accommodate the
Company’s continued growth in the Technology Park. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 393-10 Intent to dispose of an interest in City of
Dubuque real estate and fixing the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa on the proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue
Obligations and the execution of an Amended and Restated Development Agreement relating
thereto with Conlon Johnson Development, LLC, and providing for the publication of notice
thereof was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on
October 18, 2010 in the Historic Federal Building.
RESOLUTION NO. 393-10
INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN CITY OF DUBUQUE REAL ESTATE
AND
FIXING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF URBAN RENEWAL TAX
INCREMENT REVENUE OBLIGATIONS AND THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND
RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATING THERETO WITH CONLON
JOHNSON DEVELOPMENT, LLC, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
THEREOF
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, (City) is the owner of the following real property (the
Property): Lot 2-1 of Dubuque Technology Park No. 3 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according
to the recorded plat thereof; and
Whereas, City and Conlon Johnson Development, LLC, have entered into an Amended and
Restated Development Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Council, a copy of which
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is now on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 13 and Central Avenue, Dubuque,
Iowa, pursuant to which City will convey the Property to Conlon Johnson Development, LLC;
and
Whereas, the City Council has tentatively determined that it would be in the best interests of
the City to approve the Development Agreement, including the conveyance of the Property to
Conlon Johnson Development, LLC; and
Whereas, it is deemed necessary and advisable that City should authorize Urban Renewal
Tax Increment Revenue obligations, as provided by Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, and to
enter into the Development Agreement relating thereto for the purpose of carrying out an
Urban Renewal Plan as hereinafter described; and
Whereas, before said obligations may be approved, Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa
requires that the City Clerk publish a notice of the proposal and of the time and place of the
meeting at which the City Council proposes to take action thereon and at which meeting the
City Council shall receive oral and/or written objections from any resident or property owner of
said City to such proposed action.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque intends to dispose of its interest in the foregoing-described
Property by Deed to Conlon Johnson Development LLC.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolution and a
notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing on the
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City's intent to dispose of the foregoing-described Property, to be held on the 18 day of
October, 2010
at 6:30 o'clock p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building,
350 W. 6th St., Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. The City Council will also meet at said time and place for the purpose of taking
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action on the matter of authorizing Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue obligations and the
execution of the Development Agreement relating thereto with Conlon Johnson Development
LLC, the proceeds of which obligations will be used to carry out certain of the special financing
activities described in the Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center South
Economic Development District, consisting of the funding of economic developments grants to
Conlon Johnson Development, LLC, pursuant to the Development Agreement under the terms
and conditions of said Urban Renewal Plan. It is expected that the aggregate amount of the
Tax Increment Revenue obligations will be approximately $467,800.
Section 4. The Clerk is hereby directed to cause at least one publication to be made of a
notice of said meeting, in a newspaper, printed wholly in the English language, published at
least once weekly, and having general circulation in said City, said publication to be not less
than four days nor more than twenty days before the date of said meeting on the issuance of
said obligations.
Section 5. That the notice of the proposed action to issue said obligations shall be in
substantially the form attached hereto.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of October, 2010.
Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions:
Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee: One 3-year term through September 8, 2013
(Term of Walsh). Applicant: John Walsh, 3116 Spring Valley Road.
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Airport Commission: One 4-year term through September 14, 2012 (Term of Czeshinski-
Hafkemeyer). Applicants: Dan Nicholson, 889 Walker Street; Amy Wagner, 4555 Camelot
Drive. Upon roll-call vote, Amy Wagner was appointed to the Airport Commission for one 4-
year term through September 8, 2013.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: One 3-year term through October 1,
2013 (Term of Suarez). Applicants: Will Hoyer, 486 Clarke Drive; Kenneth Miller, 195 Julien
Dubuque Drive; Adita Sinha, 900 South Grandview Avenue; and Stacy Splittstoesser, 1694
Radford Road, #18. Upon roll-call vote, Adita Sinha was appointed to the Environmental
Stewardship Advisory Commission for one 3-year term through October 1, 2013.
ACTION ITEMS
Convention and Visitors Bureau Quarterly Report: Keith Rahe, Convention and Visitors
Bureau, to provide a verbal quarterly report. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the
documents. Seconded by Resnick. Motion carried 6-0.
Upper Main Street National Register of Historic Places District: Historic Preservation
Commission recommending approval of an amendment to the Upper Main Street National
Register of Historic Places District to include 909 Main Street (the Fischer Building), 951 Main
Street, 955 Main Street and 965 Main Street. Motion by Voetberg to receive and file the
documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
Schroeder-Kleine Grocer Company Warehouse and M.M. Walker Company Warehouse:
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Historic Preservation Commission recommending that the Schroeder-Kleine Grocer Company
Warehouse and M.M. Walker Company Warehouse be nominated to the National Register of
Historic Places. Motion by Voetberg to receive and file the documents and approve the
recommendation. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
Walker’s Shoe Store: Historic Preservation Commission recommending that the Walker
Shoe Store building be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Motion by
Voetberg to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by
Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
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Washington Street and East 22 Street Historic District: Historic Preservation Commission
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recommending that the Washington Street and East 22 Street Historic District be nominated
to the National Register of Historic Places. Motion by Connors to receive and file the
documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 6-0.
Historic Millwork District Parking: City Manager recommending approval of an Offer to Buy
Real Estate and Acceptance for the Alamo site in the Historic Millwork District to develop
parking to support redevelopment of the District. Motion by Connors to receive and file the
documents and adopt Resolution No. 394-10 Approving an agreement for the purchase of real
estate in the Historic Millwork District, City of Dubuque, Iowa, commonly referred to as the
Alamo site, from Warehouse Redevelopment, LLC. Seconded by Jones. Responding to
questions from the City Council, Economic Development Director Dave Heiar stated that the
percentage of public parking versus private parking is not known yet and will be determined by
the final design and developer needs. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 394-10
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE
HISTORIC MILLWORK DISTRICT, CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, COMMONLY REFERRED
TO AS THE ALAMO SITE FROM WAREHOUSE REDEVELOPMENT, LLC
Whereas, Warehouse Redevelopment, LLC, is the owner of City Lot 2 of Center City Place
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the United States Commissioners’ Map of the Town
of Dubuque, Iowa (the Property); and
Whereas, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque to
purchase the Property for future parking and plaza needs in the Historic Millwork District; and
Whereas, the City Council has obtained the necessary financing to purchase the Property;
and
Whereas, the Offer to Buy and Acceptance, attached hereto and by this reference made a
part hereof, sets forth the terms and conditions of the purchase of property from Warehouse
Redevelopment, LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Offer to Buy and Acceptance attached hereto, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, said Purchase Agreement.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of October, 2010.
Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Lot One, LLC Settlement Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the
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Settlement / Acknowledgement Agreement of Lot One, LLC, and communication from Joseph
Zwack, Lot One, LLC, regarding the Alcohol Compliance Settlement Agreement. Motion by
Connors to receive and file the documents and approve the recommendation. Seconded by
Voetberg. Motion carried 6-0.
Safe Community Advisory Committee: City Manager recommending approval of the creation
of the Safe Community Advisory Committee. Motion by Connors to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on
for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be
suspended. Seconded by Resnick. Responding to questions from the City Council, Van
Milligen stated that the duration of the committee can be extended beyond the recommended
sunset date of December 31, 2011. Connors asked that current Safe Community Task Force
members and subcommittee members be solicited for membership. Voetberg stated that the
Task Force’s list of recommendations be noted as such and not as recommendations from the
City Council. Jones stated that he believes it is the responsibility of the Council to implement
the recommendations of the Task Force and this measure may slow the process. Connors and
Resnick stated they favored the sunset extension option. Motion carried 6-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 55-10 Creating a
Safe Community Advisory Committee. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 5-1 with Jones
voting nay.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 55-10
CREATING A SAFE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque City Council made creating a crime strategy a high priority in
August 2009; and
Whereas, a community forum was held September 2009 to gather input from the citizens of
Dubuque to address crime; and
Whereas, the City Manager recommended the creation of the Safe Community Task Force
(SCTF) to analyze the City’s crime issues and possible solutions; and
Whereas, the SCTF was created consisting of two City Council members, the City Manager,
the Police Chief, and twenty-one citizens, appointed October 2009; and
Whereas, the SCTF was tasked with:
Collecting facts about the scope of the problems,
Identifying already existing efforts working to improve and prevent problems,
Looking at models and initiatives in other communities,
Establishing goals and objectives,
Creating committees and work groups to involved additional community members,
Making recommendations to the City Council; and
Whereas, the SCTF provided a first set of nine recommendations to the City Council in
January 2010 and a second set of twenty-eight recommendations to the City Council in July
2010; and
Whereas, one of the recommendations was continued existence of the Task Force to
monitor the implementation and progress of its recommendations through quarterly progress
reports from City staff and special meetings as necessary, as well as a recommendation that
the City Council consider the creation of a “Safe Community Commission;” and
Whereas, the SCTF shall continue to meet during the Fall of 2010 to receive and review
updates from City staff and the crime study results provided by Northern Illinois University and
make further recommendations to the City Council, and turn over the recommendations to a
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newly created committee as of January 1, 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque City Council hereby creates a committee and encourages
members of the Safe Community Task Force and subcommittees of the Task Force to apply.
Section 2. There is hereby created a Safe Community Advisory Committee.
2-9-1: Commission Created: There is hereby created the Safe Community Advisory
Committee to have such powers and responsibilities as hereinafter provided.
2-9-2: Mission: The mission of the Committee shall be to monitor the implementation and
progress of the Safe Community Task Force recommendations.
2-9-3: Internal Organization and Rules: The Committee may adopt rules and regulations
to govern its organizational procedures as may be necessary and which are not in conflict
with City or State Code.
2-9-4: Procedures for Operation: All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary,
and procurement policies of the City shall govern the Committee in all its operations.
2-9-5: Membership: The Safe Community Advisory Committee shall consist of nine (9)
residents of the City of Dubuque, appointed by the City Council.
2-9-6: Terms: The term of office for members of the Safe Community Advisory
Committee shall begin January 1, 2011 and end on December 31, 2011.
2-9-7: Vacancies: Vacancies caused by death, resignation, or otherwise shall be promptly
filled by the City Council for the unexpired term of office.
2-9-8: Officers/Organization: The Committee shall choose annually, from its own
membership, a chairperson and vice chairperson. The chairperson shall appoint a secretary,
who need not be a member of the Committee. The Committee shall fill vacancies among its
officers for the remainder of the unexpired term.
2-9-9: Meetings:
1. Regular Meetings. The Safe Community Advisory Committee shall meet quarterly.
2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the
written request of three (3) members.
3. Open Meetings. All meetings shall be called and held in conformance with the Iowa
Open Meetings Law.
4. Attendance.
a. In the event a member of the Safe Community Advisory Committee, created by
this Chapter, has been absent for two (2) or more consecutive meetings of the
Committee, without being excused by the chairperson, it shall be grounds for the
Committee to recommend to the City Council that the position be declared vacant and
a replacement appointed.
b. Attendance shall be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
5. Minutes. A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of the Committee
shall be filed with the City Council within ten (10) working days after each meeting.
6. Quorum. Five (5) members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business. The affirmative vote of at least five (5) members shall be
necessary for the adoption of any resolution.
2-9-10: Compensation: The members of the Safe Community Advisory Committee
created by this Chapter shall serve without compensation, provided that they may receive
reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official Committee
business and such shall be within the limits established in the City budget.
2-9-11: Removal: The City Council may remove any member of any board or committee
which it has established.
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2-9-12: Powers: The Safe Community Advisory Committee shall have the following
powers, duties, and responsibilities:
1. Monitor the implementation and progress of the Safe Community Task Force
recommendations,
2. Serve as conduit for information to the City Manager,
3. Provide reports to the City Council as needed,
4. Research and tasks as assigned by the City Council.
2-9-13: Sunsetof Safe Community Advisory Committee: The Safe Community Advisory
Committee shall cease to exist on December 31, 2011.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 4 day of October, 2010.
/s/Karla A. Braig, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 8 day of October, 2010.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Iowa Great Places Video: City Manager transmitting information on the City of Dubuque’s
Iowa Great Places Designation and the Iowa Great Places Video. Motion by Connors to
receive and file the documents. Seconded by Resnick. Assistant City Manager Cindy
Steinhauser introduced and presented the video. Motion carried 6-0.
Continued Implementation of IBM Smarter City Partnership: City Manager recommending
continued implementation of the Smarter City Partnership with IBM into the area of vehicle
miles traveled. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve the
recommendation. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 6-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Connors reported on attending the recent Iowa League of Cities Conference and the
Glimmer of Hope – Domestic Violence Awareness event.
Braig reported on attending the HEART dinner and program.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Lynch to go into closed session at 7:52 p.m. regarding Pending Litigation and
Property Acquisition pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) Code of Iowa. Seconded by Resnick.
Motion carried 6-0.
Upon motion the City Council reconvened in open session at 9:19 p.m. stating that staff had
been given proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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