2004 March Council Proceedings
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Regular Session, March 1, 2004
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DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session, March 1,2004
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council
Buol, Ciine, Connors, Markham,
Nicholson, City Manager Van
Corporation Counsel Lindahl.
Members
Michalski,
Milligen,
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a regular session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing such matters which
may properly come before the City Council.
Invocation was given by President Ken
Daughters of Emmaus Bible College.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport
Commission of 1/26; Cable TV Regulatory
Commission of 2/11; City Conference Board of
3/14 and 12/3/03; City Council of 2/12; 2/16,
2/19, 2/23 and 2/24; Electrical Code Board of
2/16; Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission of 2/3; Historic Preservation
Commission of 2/18; Housing Code Appeals
Board of 1/20; Housing Commission of 1/27;
Joint City/County Planning Committee of 2/19;
Library Board of 1/22; Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission of 2/18; Park and
Recreation Commission of 2/10; Transit Board
of 1/8, presented and read. Buol moved that the
minutes be received and filed. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Proofs of pubiication of City Council
Proceedings of 2/2, 2/9 and 2/12 and List of
Ciaims and Summary of Revenues for month
ending January 31, 2004; Convention and
Visitors Bureau Quarterly Report, presented and
read. Buol moved that the proofs be received
and filed. Seconded by Ciine. Motion carried 7-
O.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Margaret Cheung for
personal injury/vehicle damage; Steve and
Kathy Cornelius for property damage; Jasmine
Leon for property damage; Jason Steiniicht for
vehicle damage; Timothy Stierman, Renee
Williams, Garold Williams, Gary Cavanaugh,
Ruth Speck, Kevin Kelleher, Charles Plein, John
Cavanaugh, and Thomas Tiemey vs. Dubuque
City Council and Dubuque Southgate
Development, Ltd., presented and read. Buol
moved that the claims and suits be referred to
the Legal Staff for investigation and report.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel advising that the
following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Margaret
Cheung for personal injury/vehicle damage;
Daniel M. Gamer, Jr. for vehicle damage; Jason
Steiniicht for vehicle damage, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and concurred. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending settle-
ment of the claim of DanEI' Benn for vehicle
damage and Jasmine Leon for vehicle damage
and directing the Finance Department to issue
payment, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communications be received and filed
and concurred with recommendation and
Finance Department to issue payment.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Legislative Correspondence: Communication
of City Manager to area legislators encouraging
opposition to efforts to change land use authority
of local govemments, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved recommendation. Seconded
by Ciine. Motion carried 7-0.
Contract for Auction of Personal Property at
the Brewery: City Manager recommending
approval of an agreement with Crompton
Corporation to sell the personal property at the
Brewery, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed and
approved agreement.
City Development Board: In the matter of the
City of Asbury Voiuntary Annexation including
non-consenting owners - Notice of meeting to
consider resistance to Dubuque's motion to
dismiss, presented and read. In the matter of the
City of Asbury Voluntary Annexation within the
urbanized area of the City of Dubuque and the
City of Dubuque Voluntary Annexation including
some land without the consent of the owner -
Notice of meeting to consider voluntary
annexation within the urbanized area, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communications
be received and filed. Seconded by Cline.
Motion carried 7-0.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development: Communication from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
advising that the City of Dubuque's audit report
for the period July 1, 2002 through June 30,
2003 has been closed, presented and read. Buol
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moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan: City Manager
recommending approval of changes to the City
of Dubuque Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan as
suggested by the State of Iowa Homeland
Security and Emergency Management Division,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by Ciine.
Motion carried 7-0.
Code of Ordinance Supplement No. 60: City
Manager recommending adoption of
Supplement No. 60 to the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Ciine. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 78-04
ADOPTING SUPPLEMENT NO. 60 TO THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, under date of July 17, 1989, the City
Council, pursuant to Ordinance No. 34-89,
readopted the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa for ordinances adopted up to
and inciuding December 19, 1988; and
Whereas, since December 19, 1988 the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has
adopted certain ordinances amending the Code
of Ordinances and said amendments have been
printed as supplements to the Code of
Ordinances; and
Whereas, Section 380.8 of the Code of
Ordinances provides that supplements by
resolution, become part of the Code of
Ordinances.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Supplement No. 60 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, covering Ordinances through Ordinance
No. 90-03 enacted through November 17, 2003
and prepared by the Steriing COdifiers, Inc,
Coeur D' Alene, ID hereto filed in the Office of
the City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa be
and is hereby adopted and becomes part of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Ciine. Motion carried 7-0.
Governor's Traffic Safety Grant: City Manager
recommending approval of a grant appiication to
the Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau for a three
year Governor's Traffic Safety Grant, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Ciine. Motion
carried 7-0.
Residential Parking Permit District - Comell
Street: Communication from residents at 1493
Cornell Street, 509 Loras Boulevard and 1401
Henion Street requesting that. their names be
removed from the Residential Parking Permit
District petition for this area, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and referred to the City
Manager. Seconded by Ciine. Motion carried 7-
O.
Northeast Iowa School of Music: City Manager
submitting a letter to the Iowa Community
Cultural Grant Committee in support of the
Northeast Iowa School of Music's request for
funding of a full-time Office Manager, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed and referred to the City
Manager. Seconded by Ciine. Motion carried 7-
O.
Business License Refund: Request of Brandon
Merrick, Jumpers Sports Bar and Grill, for a
refund of his beer and iiquor combination iicense
in the amount of $422.50, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed and approved refund. Seconded by
Ciine. Motion carried 7-0.
Business Licenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 79.Q4
Whereas, appiications 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
appiicants 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
Melvin Spiegelhalter The Clubhouse
2364 Washington 51
PJ's Tap+
500 Rhomberg Ave
Eagles Club+
1175 Century Dr
Copper Kettle+
Lana LuG rain
(Sunday Saie)
Fratemal Order of Eagles
( Sunday Sale)
Wagner's Copper Kettle
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(Sunday Sale) 2987 Jackson St
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
South Grandview Avenue - Request to
Vacate: City Manager recommending that a
pubiic hearing be set for March 15, 2004 to
consider a request from six property owners for
the vacating of the northerly portion of an alley
west of South Grandview Avenue between
Altman Street and Whelan Street, presented and
read. Ciine moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-04
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
CITY INTEREST IN LOTS 8A, 9A, 10A, 17A,
and 20A OF GRAND VIEW PLACE AND LOT
1A OF SOUTH GRANDVIEW PLACE,
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, Michelle Kenline, Harry A. and
Margaret J. Blewett, Grand Estates, LC, Eldon
T. and Ma~orie E. Herrig, Dubuque Golf &
Country Club, and Michael H. Bradley have
requested the vacating of the northerly portion of
the alley west of South Grandview Avenue
between Altman Street (aka St. Joseph Street)
and Wheian Street; and
Whereas, Schneider Land Surveying &
Planning, Inc. has prepared and submitted to the
City Council plats showing the northerly portion
of the alley west of South Grandview Avenue
between Aitman Street (aka St. Joseph Street)
and Whelan Street; and assigned lot numbers
thereto, which hereinafter shall be known and
described as Lots 8A, 9A, 10A, 17 A, and 20A of
Grand View Place and Lot 1A of South
Grandview Place, in the City of DUbuque, Iowa;
and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, iowa has determined that this
northerly portion of the alley west of South
Grandview Avenue between Altman Street (aka
St. Joseph Street) and Whelan Street; is no
longer required for public use, except for utility
easements as noted, and vacating and sale of
said portions of alley known as Lots 8A, 9A,
10A, 17 A, and 20A of Grand View Place and Lot
1A of South Grandview Place 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. That the City of Dubuque intends to
dispose of its interest in proposed Lots 8A, 9A,
10A, 17 A, and 20A of Grand View Place and Lot
1A of South Grandview Place in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the conveyance of the
following proposed lots in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa to the petitioners iisted below be contingent
upon the payment of surveying and platting,
processing, pubiication and filing fees.
Michelle Kenline Lot 8A in Grand View
Place
Harry A. & Margaret J. BiewettLot 9A in Grand
View Place
Grand Estates, LC Lot 10A in Grand View
Place
Eldon T. & Marjorie E. HerrigLot 17A in Grand
View Place
Dubuque Golf & Country Club Lot 20A in
Grand View Place
Michael H. Bradley Lot 1A in South
Grandview Place
Section 3. The City of Dubuque reserves unto
itself a perpetual easement including the right of
ingress and egress thereto, for the purpose of
erecting, installing, constructing, reconstructing,
repairing, owning, operating, and maintaining
water, sewer, drainage, gas, telephone,
television cable, fiber optics, and electric iines as
may be authorized by the City of Dubuque,.
Iowa.
Section 4. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to cause a notice of
intent to dispose of said real estate to be
pubiished in the manner as prescribed by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set this for Pubiic Hearing on 3/15/04 at a
meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the pubiic
library auditorium and that the City Clerk pubiish
notice in the manner prescribed by law.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Seward Street - Request to Vacate:
Communication from Gerald and Christine
Penhollow requesting to purchase a portion of a
City street and alleys abutting property at 777
Seward Street and City Manager recommending
that a publiC hearing be set for March 15, 2004
to consider a request from Gerald and Christine
Penhollow to vacate Sac Street and two alleys
north of Seward Street in C.H. Meyer's Addition,
presented and read. Ciine moved that the
communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-04
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
CITY INTEREST IN LOT 13A, LOT 16A, AND
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LOT 20A IN C.H. MEYER'S ADDITION,
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, Gerald Penhollow has requested the
vacating of Sac Street and two alleys north of
Seward Street in C. H. Meyer's Addition; and
Whereas, Schneider Land Surveying &
Planning, Inc. has prepared and submitted to the
City Council a plat showing Sac Street and two
alleys norlh of Seward Street; and assigned lot
numbers thereto, which are proposed to be
known and described as Lot 13A, Lot 16A, and
20A in C.H. Meyer's Addition, in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has determined that Sac Street
and two alleys north of Seward Street is no
longer required for pubiic use, and vacating and
sale of said portions of alleys and streets to be
known as Lot 13A, Lot 16A, and 20A in C.H.
Meyer's Addition 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. That the City of Dubuque intends to
dispose of its interest in proposed Lot 13A, Lot
16A, and 20A in C.H. Meyer's Addition in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the conveyance of proposed
Lot 13A, Lot 16A, and 20A in C.H. Meyer's
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to Gerald
Penhollow be contingent upon the payment of
surveying, platting, plus processing, publication,
and filing fees.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to cause a notice of
intent to dispose of said real estate to be
published in the manner as prescribed by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1'1 day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set the public hearing for 3/15/04 at 6:30 P.M. in
the public library auditorium and that the City
Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by
law. Seconded by Nichoison. Motion carried 7-0.
Utility Easement - Carter Road Detention
Basin: City Manager recommending that a public
hearing be set for March 15, 2004 to consider
the vacating of a utility easement in the area of
the embankment for the Carter Road detention
facility to ensure the structural integrity of the
embankment, presented and read. Cline moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nichoison. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-04
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
INTEREST AND VACATE A UTILITY
EASEMENT OVER LOT 2 OF WHITES PLACE
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE
COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is the current
owner of Lot 2 of Whites Place in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, an unused utility easement is
currently platted on said lot; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has petitioned
to vacate the easement in said lot.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to
dispose of its interest and vacate a utility
easement over Lot 2 of Whites Place in the City
of Dubuque, as shown on the attached Exhibit
A.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to cause a notice of
intent to be published as prescribed under
Section 364.7 Code of Iowa, 1999 or amended.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
March,2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set this for public hearing on 3/15/04 at a
meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public
library auditorium and that the City Clerk pUblish
notice in the manner prescribed by law.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Flood Hazard Mitigation Demolition Project -
Phase il: City Manager recommending initiation
of the pubiic bidding process for the Flood
Hazard Mitigation Demolition Project - Phase Ii
and that a public hearing be set for April 5, 2004,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 83.Q4
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimated cost for the Flood
Hazard Mitigation Demolition Project - Phase II
in the estimated amount $26,000.00 are hereby
approved and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 84-04
FIXING DATE OF HEARING
ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has given its preliminary
approval on the proposed plans, specifications,
and form of contract and placed same on file in
the office of the City Clerk for public inspection
of the Flood Hazard Mitigation Demolition
Project - Phase II.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a public hearing will be held on the 5th
day of April, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. In the Public
Library Auditorium at which time interested
persons may appear and be heard for or against
the proposed plans and specifications, form of
contract and cost of said improvement, and the
City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause a
notice of time and place of such hearing to be
published in a newspaper having general
circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
notice shall be not less than four days nor more
than twenty days prior to the day fixed for its
consideration. At the hearing, any interested
person may appear and file objections to the
proposed plans, specifications, contract, or
estimated cost of the improvement.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
March,2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set date of Public Hearing for 4/5/04 at a
meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public
library auditorium and that the City Clerk publish
notice in the manner prescribed by law.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-04
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the Fiood Hazard Mitigation Demolition
Project - Phase II is hereby ordered to be
advertised for bids for construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
of the security to accompany each bid shall be In
an amount which shall conform to the provisions
of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved as a
part of the pians and specifications heretofore
adopted.
That the City Clerk is hereby directed to
advertise for bids for the construction of the
Improvements herein provided, to be published
in a newspaper having general circulation In the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be
less than four days nor more than forty-five days
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on
the 18th day of March, 2004. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at said time
and will be submitted to the Council for final
action at 6:30 p.m. on the 5th day of April, 2004.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1,t day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District:
City Manager recommending adoption of a
Resolution of Necessity that begins the process
of creating a new Greater Downtown Urban
Renewai Plan, combining the existing Downtown
Dubuque and Ice Harbor Urban Renewal
Districts, and setting a pubiic hearing for April
19, 2004 to consider the new plan, presented
and read. Cline moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 86.Q4
A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FINDING
THAT THE AREA INCLUDED IN THE
GREATER DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL
DISTRICT IS A BLIGHTED AREA AND THAT
THE REHABILITATION AND REDEVEL-
OPMENT OF THE DISTRICT IS NECESSARY
AND APPROPRIATE IN THE INTEREST OF
THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque adopted Amended and Restated
Urban Renewal Pians for the Downtown
Dubuque Urban Renewal District on April 1,
2002, by Resolution 187-02, and for the Ice
Harbor Urban Renewai District on March 4,
2002, by Resolution 114-02, to stimulate and
guide public and private investment within the
Districts; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque has determined that a new Urban
Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban
Renewal District, combining the existing
Downtown Dubuque and Ice Harbor Urban
Renewal Districts, will provide redevelopment
opportunities for the greater downtown and
rivertront area; and
Whereas, Chapter 403 of the Iowa Code
requires that before an urban renewal plan may
be adopted, the City Council must adopt a
resolution of necessity and provide for a process
of review and consultation prior to adoption of
the urban renewal plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the combination of the existing
Downtown Dubuque and Ice Harbor Urban
Renewal Districts under a single,
comprehensive Urban Renewai Plan for the
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Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District is
necessary and appropriate to facilitate the
proper growth and development of the
community in accordance with sound planning
and local community objectives.
Section 2. That the combined area included in
the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District is
a blighted area within the meaning of Chapter
403 of the Iowa Code and that the rehabilitation,
conservation, redevelopment, development, or a
combination thereof, of the area is necessary in
the interest of the pUblic health, safety, or
welfare of the residents of the municipality.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized
and directed to prepare an Urban Renewal Plan
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District, which will combine the existing
Downtown Dubuque and Ice Harbor Urban
Renewal Districts, to forward said Plan to the
City's Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission for review and comment and to
begin the consultation process required by law
with affected taxing entities.
Section 4. That the City Clerk is directed to
publish notice of a public hearing on the
adoption of an Urban Renewal Plan for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District to be
held on April 19, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Carnegie-Stout Public Library Auditorium, 360
W. 11th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 and that
said notice shall generally identify the area
covered by the Urban Renewal Pian and the
general scope of the amendment.
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 County Board of
Supervisors and the Northeast Iowa Community
College, as the affected taxing entities.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of
March 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set public hearing for 4/19/04 at a meeting to
commence at 6:30 P.M. in the publiC library
auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice
in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council
regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Community Development Advisory Commis-
sion (One 3-Year Term through 2/15/07 from
Low/Moderate income Area: Applicant: Michael
Gukeisen. Mr. Gukeisen spoke.
Housing Code Appeals Board (One Unexpired
3-Year Term through 1/11/06) Applicant:
Thomas G. Swift.
Appointments to the following Board:
Housing Code Appeals Board (One Unexpired
3-Year Term through 1/11/06 and Three 3-Year
Terms through 1/11/07 - Schaub, Kinsella,
Swift). Applicants: William J. Kinsella, Robert
Schaub, Edward Swift. Markham moved that
William J. Kinsella, Robert Schaub and Edward
Swift be reappointed to terms which will expire
1/11/07. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Buol moved that the rules be suspended to
aliow anyone present to speak. Seconded by
Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Residential Parking Permit District - Rosemont
Street: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
to consider the establishment of a Residential
Parking Permit District on Rosemont Street
between Pennsylvania Avenue and Creston
Court and City Manager recommending
approval, presented and read. Buol moved
that the proof and communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7-0.
Jeff Lippstock, 1792 Rosemont and John
Simon, 1820 Rosemont, spoke in favor of the
requested Parking Permit District.
An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa by
modifying Subsection (A) of Section 32-397
thereof providing for the designation of
Rosemont Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to
Creston Court as a Residential Parking Permit
District, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 9.Q4
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, BY MODIFYING SUBSECTION (a) OF
SECTION 32-397 THEREOF PROVIDING FOR
THE DESIGNATION OF ROSEMONT STREET
FROM PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE TO
CRESTON COURT AS A RESIDENTIAL
PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT
Whereas, Sections 32-381 through 32-393 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, empowers the City Council to establish a
Residential Parking Permit District upon receipt
of a valid petition and the finding of certain
conditions; and
Whereas, a valid petition has been received to
declare an area described as follows as a
Residential Parking Permit District.
Rosemont Street, from Pennsylvania Avenue
to Creston Court
Whereas, the City Manager has caused a
parking study of the above identified area to be
conducted, and which study has established that
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the area meets the criteria as established in
Section 32-383 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa:
1. At least 80 percent (80%) of the curbside
parking spaces in the proposed Parking Permit
District were utilized during peak periods; and
2. At least 25 percent (25%) of the curbside
parking spaces in the proposed Parking Permit
District were utilized by nonresident parkers; and
Whereas, the City Manager, based upon the
petition and the results of the parking study,
recommends to the City Council that the area be
designated as a Residential Parking Permit
District during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily,
except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; and
Whereas, the City Council pursuant to public
notice on February 20, 2004, in the City of
Dubuque Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of
general circulation, met in session on the 1" day
of March, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. at the Carnegie
Stout Public Library, 360 11'h Street, for the
purpose of hearing all interested persons and
representatives of organizations and to consider
any and all objections which have been filed to
the proposed designation of the above area as a
Residential Parking Permit District during the
hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily except
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; and
Whereas, all interested parties have been
given an opportunity to be heard and all
objections have been duly considered.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That a petition containing the
required number of signatures and meeting the
intent and purpose of Section 32-381 through
32-393 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, has been received by the City of
Dubuque.
Section 2. That any and all objections to the
designation of the area as a Residential Parking
Permit District during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3
p.m daily, except Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays be and same are overruled.
Section 3. That the recommendation of the
City Manager based upon the petition and the
parking study to designate the area as a
Residential Parking Permit District during the
hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, except
Saturdays, Sundays and hoiidays, is hereby
approved and accepted.
Section 4. That the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, be amended by adding
to Subsection (a) of Section 32-397 as follows:
a) The following described area constitutes a
Residential Parking Permit District designated
as Residential Parking Permit "F".
Rosemont Street, from Pennsylvania Avenue to
Creston Court
b) No vehicles shall park curbside in
Residential Parking Permit District F during the
hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to three
o'clock (3:00) P.M., except Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays, without displaying a valid parking
permit issued by the City.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
March,2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Pubiished officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of April, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Fremont Avenue Reconstruction Project: Proof
of publication on notice of hearing and notice to
bidders and City Manager recommending
approval of the plans and specifications for the
Fremont Avenue Reconstruction Project,
presented and read. Markham moved that the
proof and communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-04
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 28th day of January, 2004,
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, iowa for the Fremont Avenue
Reconstruction Project.
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-04
RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF
NECESSITY PROPOSED FOR THE FREMONT
AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Whereas, the City Council has proposed a
Resolution of Necessity for the Fremont Avenue
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Reconstruction Project has given notice of the
public hearing thereon as required by law; and
Whereas, the public hearing has been held, all
persons offering objections have been heard
and consideration given to all objections and is
pending before this Council; and
Whereas, this is the time and place set as
provided for the taking of action on the proposed
Resolution of Necessity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed Resolution of Necessity
described above is hereby:
.x.. Adopted, without amendment, and all
objections filed or made having been duly
considered are overruled.
_ Adopted as amended by the Schedule of
Assessments attached hereto as Exhibit A, and
made a part hereof by reference. All objections
filed or made having been duly considered are
overruled.
_ Deferred for later consideration to a City
Council meeting to be held on the _ day of
, 2004, next at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library
Auditorium, with jurisdiction retained for further
consideration and action at the adjourned
meeting.
Abandoned.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resoiution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Buol moved that the ruies be reinstated limiting
discussion to the Council. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
Harvest View Estates Fifth Addition - Final
Plat: City Manager recommending approval of
the final plat for the Harvest View Estates Fifth
Addition, presented and read. Markham moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-04
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL
PLAT OF HARVEST VIEW ESTATES FIFTH
ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City
Clerk a final plat of Harvest View Estates Fifth
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, upon said final plat appears streets
to be known as Millstone Drive (Lot A) and
Hilton Spring Drive (Lot B) together with certain
public utility easements, which the owners by
said final plat have dedicated to the public
forever; and
Whereas, said plat provides 20 feet of lot
frontage and 2,910 square feet of lot area for Lot
30, where 50 feet and 5,000 square feet,
respectively, are required by Section 42-19(b) of
the Subdivision Regulations; and
Whereas, the preliminary plat has been
examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission
and had its approval endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said final plat has been reviewed by
the City Planner and had her approval endorsed
thereon, subject to the owners agreeing to the
conditions noted in Section 2 below; and
Whereas, said final plat has been examined by
the City Council and they find that it conforms to
the statutes and ordinances relating to it, except
that no streets or public utilities have yet been
constructed or installed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the dedication of Millstone
Drive (Lot A) and Hilton Spring Drive (Lot B),
together with the easements for public utilities
and storm sewer as they appear upon said final
plat, be and the same are hereby accepted; and
Section 2. That Section 42-19(b) of the
Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow Lot
30 to have 20 feet of lot frontage and 2,910
square feet of lot area, where 50 feet and 5,000
square feet are required, respectively.
Section 3. That the final plat of Harvest View
Estates Fifth Addition is hereby approved and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to endorse the approval of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, upon said final plat, provided
the owners of said property herein named,
execute their written acceptance hereto attached
agreeing:
(a) To reduce Millstone Drive (Lot A) and
Hilton Spring Drive (Lot B) to grade and to
construct concrete curb and gutter and to hard
surface with asphaltic concrete, or with concrete
paving with integral curb, all in accordance with
the City of Dubuque standard specifications, all
in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer, in
conformance with construction improvement
plans approved by the City Engineer, and
inspected by the City Engineer.
(b) To install water mains and water service
laterais into each individual lot, sanitary sewer
mains and sewer surface laterals into each
individual lot, storm sewers and catch basins,
boulevard street lighting and erosion control
devices all in accordance with the City of
Dubuque standard specifications, all in a
manner acceptable to the City Engineer, and in
accordance with construction improvement
plans approved by the City Engineer, and
inspected by the City Engineer.
(c) To construct said improvements, prior to
two (2) years from the date of acceptance of this
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resolution, at the sole expense of the owners, or
future owner;
(d) To maintain the public improvements, for a
period of two (2) years from the date of the
acceptance of those improvements by the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, at the sole expense of the
owners, or future owner;
And, further provided that said Harvest
Development Group, as owners of said property,
shall secure the performance of the foregoing
conditions provided in this Section by providing
guarantees in such form and with such sureties
as may be acceptable to the City Manager of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4. Sidewalk installation shall be the
responsibiiity of the owner abutting the public
rights-of-way, including lots with multiple
frontages, as required by City Code 41-161
through 41-164. The responsibility shall extend
to all successors, heirs and assignees.
Sidewalk installation will not be required untii the
development of the lot has been completed,
except as required herein. In sparsely
developed subdivisions, sidewalks on developed
lots will not be required until 50% of the lots
approved by the plat have been deveioped. All
vacant lots shall have sidewalks installed upon
development of 80% of the lots approved by the
piat.
Section 5. The developer will maintain the
detention facility constructed as part of Harvest
View Estates First Addition until it has been fully
completed and 80% of the sum of the platted
lots in the entire Harvest View Estates
Subdivision are fully developed and the
remaining 20% of these lots have installed
adequate erosion control measures as approved
by the City. Upon the City's acceptance of the
detention faciiity, the maintenance expenses
incurred by the City of Dubuque for the storm
water detention faciiity (Lot A Harvest View
Estates First Addition) shall be assessed against
the lot owners of all additions in Harvest View
Estates as indicated in the preliminary plat, In
equal amounts, and the City Manager shall
certify such costs to the City Clerk, who in turn
shall promptly certify such costs to the Dubuque
County Treasurer, and such costs shall then be
collected with and in the same manner as
general property taxes in accordance with
provisions of law.
Section 6. That the final acceptance of all
public improvements shall occur upon
certification of the City Engineer to the City
Council that all public improvements have been
completed in accordance with the improvement
plans and City standard specifications and
accepted by City Council Resolution.
Section 7. That in the event Harvest
Development Group fails to execute the
acceptance and furnish the guarantees provided
in Section 3 hereof within 180 days after the
date of this Resolution, the provIsions hereof
shall be null and void and the acceptance of the
dedication and approval the plat shall not be
effective.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
March 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Cierk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Joint City/County Fringe Area Policy
Agreement: Communication from the Joint
City/County Planning Committee recommending
adoption of the Fringe Area Policy Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque
County for the two mile fringe area around
Dubuque; Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission recommending adoption of the
Fringe Area Policy Agreement as developed by
the Joint City/County Planning Committee;
Communication from Planning Services
Manager Laura Carstens to Dubuque County
Zoning Administrator Anna O'Shea providing
information about pre-annexation agreements
and minutes of the February 19, 2004 Joint
City/County Planning Committee, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communications
be received and filed. Seconded by Cline.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-04
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FRINGE AREA
POLICY AGREEMENT BETWEEN DUBUQUE
COUNTY AND THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA
Whereas, it is in the interest of the City of
Dubuque to estabiish pOlicies for the orderly
growth and development of the unincorporated
fringe area within two miles of the City
boundaries; and
Whereas, such policies are necessary to more
effectively and economically provide services for
future growth and deveiopment and to protect
and preserve the fringe area's natural resources
and its environmentally sensitive features, and
Whereas, Chapter 28E of the Iowa Code
enables two or more iocal govemments to enter
into agreements to cooperate for their mutual
advantage; and
Whereas, the Iowa Code allows the City to
establish an extraterritorial jurisdiction area,
known as the fringe area, within two miles of the
City boundaries for the purpose of reviewing and
approving subdivisions; and
Whereas, the Iowa Code further grants to the
City the authority to require that subdivisions
within the fringe area adhere to the City's
subdivision standards and conditions, unless the
City establishes alternative standards and
conditions via a 28E agreement between the
City and the County; and
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Whereas, the Dubuque Comprehensive Plan
includes objectives to encourage City-County
cooperation to develop policies that enhance
development of fringe areas and avoid
unregulated sprawl, and the Proposed Land Use
Map outlines the extent of urban development
expected in the future.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Fringe Area Policy
Agreement is hereby adopted as the City's
policy for fringe area development.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized
to sign and submit the Fringe Area Policy
Agreement to the Dubuque County Board of
Supervisors for their review and adoption.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1'1 day of
March 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Stormwater Utility Credit Policy: City Manager
recommending adoption of the Stormwater
Management Utility Policies and Procedures
Manual prepared by City staff and CDM, the
City's stormwater utility consultant, and the
procedures and policies established within the
manual, presented and read. Cline moved that
the communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Busted Lift Special Event: City Manager
submitting information regarding the Busted
Lift's request to hold a St. Patrick's Day event,
presented and read. Cline moved to receive and
file and approve the request and directed that a
detailed memo be given to the Council on how it
went. Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
Grand River Center - Bid Package #3
Retainage Reduction: City Manager
recommending approval of a request from J .P.
Cullen & Sons, the general contractor for Bid
Package #3, for a reduction in the retainage for
the Grand River Center, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-
O.
RESOLUTION NO. 91.Q4
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF RETAINED
FUNDS TO J,P. CULLEN & SONS, INC, FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRAND RIVER
CENTER
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) entered
into a contract with J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc.
(Cullen) for the construction of the Grand River
Center in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, Cullen has completed 98.8% of the
contract for the construction of the Grand River
Center; and
Whereas, City is holding $1,171,401.54
retainage for the project as required by Iowa
Code Chapter 573; and
Whereas, Iowa Code Chapter 573 allows for
the early release of retained funds according the
procedure selforth in Iowa Code !l573.15A; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that
it is appropriate to release additional retained
funds to Cullen as provided in Iowa Code
!l573.15A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa hereby acknowledges that
98.8% of the contract for the construction of the
Grand River Center by J.P. Cullen & Sons, Inc.
has been completed.
Section 2. The City shall continue to retain
$1,171,401.54 retainage now being held for a
period of 30 days from the date of this
Resolution. If at the end of the 30-day period, a
claim has been filed, in accordance with Iowa
Code !l573.15A for labor, materials, service or
transportation, the City shall continue to retain
from the unpaid funds, a sum equal to double
the amount of all claims on file. If there are no
claims on file at the end of the 30-day period,
$891,608.00 of the retainage shall be released
and paid to Cullen. The remainder of the
retainage shall be held until 30 days after final
acceptance of the project by the City Council, in
accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 573.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1 st day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
S. A. Sutton, 1875 Custer St., spoke of the
recent rockslide at 2800 Rhomberg where the
proposed condominium complex is to be
constructed and questioned City action.
Michalski, Cline and Connors requested that this
be checked out by the City.
At 7:10 P.M. Nicholson moved to go into
Closed Session regarding Property Acquisition -
Chapter 21.5(1)0) 2003 Code of iowa.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
At 7:26 Council reconvened Regular Session
with statement that Staff had been given proper
direction.
Regular Session, March 1,2004
There being no further business, Nichoison
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjoumed at
7:27 P.M.
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City Cierk
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Special Session, March 3, 2004
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Special Session, March 3, 2004
Council Met in Special Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Buol, Ciine, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, City Manager Van Milligen and
Corporation Counsel Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a special session of the City Council called for
the purpose of conducting a public hearing on
the Fiscal Year 2005 budget and capital
improvement program.
Proofs of publication on notice of pubiic
hearing on Budget Estimate for Fiscal Year 2005
and Notice of Public Hearing on Five Year
Capital Improvement Program beginning July 1,
2004 through the fiscal year ending June 30,
2009, presented and read. Buol moved that the
proofs be received and filed. Seconded by
Nicholson. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Buoi, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
Buol moved that the rules be suspended to
allow anyone present to address the Council if
they so desire. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
carried 7-0.
Public Input and discussion on departments in
the following order: Human Rights - no
comments; Finance - no comments; City
Manager's Office - no comments; City Council -
no comments; City Clerk's Office - no
comments; Legal - no comments; Emergency
Communications - no comments; Emergency
Management - no comments; Fire Department
- no comments; Police Department - no
comments; Building Services Department - no
comments; Water Department - no comments;
Water Pollution Control Plant - no comments;
Operations and Maintenance Department - no
comments; Engineering - no comments; Civic
Center Division - no comments; Recreation
Division - no comments, Park Division - no
comments; Information Services Department -
no comments; Cable TV Division - no
comments; Library Department - no comments;
Economic Development Department - no
comments; Parking Division - no comments;
Health Services Department - no comments;
Housing and Community Development
Department - no comments; Airport Department
- no comments; Transit Division - no
comments;
comments;
comments;
comments.
Planning Services Department - no
Purchase of Services - no
Capitol Improvement Program - no
Michalski moved that the rules be reinstated
limiting discussion to the Council. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending that Travel -
Professional Conference be funded in the
amount of $76,374; City Manager
recommending that the young adult and
children's portions of Library Decision Packages
#1 and #2 be funded in the amount of $14,666;
City Manager recommending funding of an
amended Health Services Department decision
package to purchase a second tag for deer
hunters in the amount of $788; Communications
from the Historic Preservation Commission,
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission,
Zoning Advisory Commission and Zoning Board
of Adjustment in support of the additional
Associate Planner position, presented and read.
Buoi moved that the communications be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline,
Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson.
Nays-Duggan.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-04
ADOPTING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE FISCAL
YEAR 2005 ANNUAL BUDGET
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the annual budget for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2005, as set forth in
the Adoption of Budget and Certification of
Taxes summary and supporting state budget
forms and in the detaiied budget in support
thereof showing the revenue estimates and
appropriation expenditures and allocations to
programs and activities for said fiscal year, as
amended, is adopted.
Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to make
the filings required by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 3" day of
March 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-04
ADOPTING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE FIVE
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Whereas, a recommended five year Capital
Improvement Program for the period beginning
July 1, 2004, and ending June 30, 2009, for the
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City of Dubuque has been prepared and
submitted to the City Council; and
Whereas, the five year Capital improvement
Program describes specific capital improvement
projects, provides estimated costs for those
projects, proposes sources of funds for each of
them, and schedules the year during which each
project will be undertaken; and
Whereas, the capital improvement projects for
the first year are included In the Fiscal Year
2005 budget for the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the five year Capitai Improvement
Program will be reconsidered annualiy by the
City Council and appropriately revised; and
Whereas, the adoption of the five year Capital
Improvement Program is a prudent measure to
provide continuity of programs and is in the best
Interest of the City of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the five year Capital
Improvement Program for the period beginning
July 1, 2004, set out in the Fiscal Year 2005-
2009 Recommended Capital Improvement
Budget, is hereby approved, and adopted as the
proposed allocation of City resources for capital
improvements as scheduled in the years shown,
subject to annual review and revision.
Passed, approved and adopted this 3"' day of
March 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas-Buol, Ciine, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-
Duggan.
Communication from the Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission regarding their review of
the Five Year Capital Improvement Program
Budget, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-04
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PROGRAM
YEAR 2004 (FISCAL YEAR 2005)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL PLAN
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has, through a
series of public meetings and hearings, finalized
a Program Year 2004 (Fiscal Year 2005)
Community Development Block Grant Annual
Action Plan addressing both housing and non-
housing needs in the community; and
Whereas, copies of the draft Program Year
2004 (Fiscai Year 2005) CDBG Annual Plan
have been available for public comment 30 days
prior to City Council action: and
Whereas, the City's Community Development
Advisory Commission has reviewed and
recommended adoption of the Annual Plan; and
Whereas, the City Council has held a public
hearing on the proposed plan on February 24,
2004 and approved the Annual Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, iOWA:
Section 1. That the Program Year 2004 (Fiscal
Year 2005) Community Development Block
Grant Annual Action Pian, attached hereto as
Exhibit A and by this reference made a part
hereof, is hereby adopted.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to prepare and to submit
to the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development the Program Year 2004
(Fiscal Year 2005) Annual Action Plan for the
use of Community Development Block Grant
funds based on this adopted budget.
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of
March 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-
Duggan.
RESOLUTION NO. 95.Q4
ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR STREET
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2005-2009
Whereas, a recommended Five-Year Street
Construction Program for the Fiscal Years 2005
- 2009 beginning July 1, 2004, and ending June
30, 2008, for the City of Dubuque has been
prepared and submitted to the City Council; and
Whereas, the Five-Year Street Construction
Program: 1) describes specific capital
improvement projects; 2) provides estimated
costs for those projects; 3) proposed sources of
funding; and 4) schedules the fiscal/calendar
year during which each project will be
undertaken; and
Whereas, the capital improvement projects for
the first year of such five-year program are
included in the Fiscal Year 2005 budget; and
Whereas, the adoption of the Five-Year Street
Construction Program Is a prudent measure to
provide continuity of programs and is in the best
interest of the City of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. That the Five-Year Street
Construction Program for Fiscal Years 2005-
2009 beginning July 1, 2004, set out in the
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Fiscal Years 2005-2009 Recommended Capital
Improvement Budget, is hereby approved and
adopted as the proposed allocation of City
resources for capital improvements as
scheduled in the years shown, subject to annual
review and revision.
Passed, adopted and approved this 3"' day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
Sections 44-83(a)(2) and 44-83(a)(3)g,
Establishing basic sewer rates for residential
and commercial users, effective upon
publication, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO, 10-04
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE
OF ORDINANCES SECTIONS 44-83 (a)(2)
AND 44-83 {a)(3)g ESTABLISHING BASIC
SEWER RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL USERS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 44-83 (a)(2) of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to
read as follows:
Section 44-83 (a)(2) Schedule of Rates:
Rates per each one hundred (100) cubic
feet.....$1.71
Section 2. Section 44-83 (a)(3)g of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to
read as follows:
Where the quantity of water consumed is such
that the minimum service is charged, the
minimum sewer service charge, according to the
size of the meter, shall be as follows:
Meter Size Minimum Allowance
(inches) Charge (cubic feet)
5/8 $ 3.42 200
:v. $ 8.55 500
1 or larger $13.68 800
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect upon
publication.
Passed, approved and adopted this 3" day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Is/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City
Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald the
8th day of March 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
1\ 3/8
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-
Duggan.
An Ordinance amending the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Section 44-201{a) fixing
water rates for residential, commercial, industrial
and all other uses, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 11-04
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE
OF ORDINANCES SECTION 44-201(a) FIXING
WATER RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL,
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND ALL
OTHER USES.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. Section 44-201 (a) of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 44-201. Residential, Commercial,
Industrial and All Other Uses.
The rates to be charged for water for residential,
commercial, industrial and all other uses and
purposes by any person, firm or corporation
within the City shall be as follows:
Monthlv Consumotion Charoe oer Hundred
Cubic Feet
First 3,000 $1.66
Next 12,000 $1.36
Next 35,000 $1.26
Next 50,000 $1.12
Next 100,000 $ .98
Rates shall be subject to the following
minimum monthly charge according to the size
of the meter:
Meter Size
Inches Cubic Feet New Charoe
5/8 200 $ 3.32
3/4 500 $ 8.30
1 800 $ 13.28
11/2 2,600 $ 43.16
2 4,600 $ 71.56
3 10,600 $ 153.16
4 16,800 $ 235.68
6 36,800 $ 487.68
8 62,500 $ 794.00
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect July
1,2004.
Passed, approved and adopted the 3" day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
Newspaper the 8th day of March, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
1\ 3/8
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
An Ordinance Amending the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Section 40-37 paragraphs
(a), (b), (c) and (d) establishing charges for the
collection and disposal of solid waste and
recyclable materials increasing the base fee
from $7.60 per dwelling unit per month to $8.51
and increasing the fee for a single-use solid
waste collection sticker from $1.05 to $1.15,
presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 12-04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES
SECTION 40-37 PARAGRAPHS (a), (b), (c)
and (d) ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR THE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID
WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
INCREASING THE BASE FEE FROM $7.60
PER DWELLING UNIT PER MONTH TO $8.51
AND INCREASING THE FEE FOR A SINGLE-
USE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION STICKER
FROM $1.05 TO $1.15.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. Section 40-37 (a), (b), (c), and (d) of
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 40-37. Charges-Amounts; Exceptions1:
(a) Ciass I Premises: Except as qualified
below, a fee of eight dollars and fifty-one cents
($8.51) per dwelling unit per month shall be paid
to the city by the property owner of each class I
premises for such services. Said fee shall be in
payment for collection and disposal of one 35-
gallon can or one 35-gallon trash bag of "solid
waste" as defined in this chapter. There is no
limit on the number of bins allowed to be
collected containing acceptable "recyclable
materials" as defined in this chapter. Exceptions
to the collection charges for class I premises are
as follows:
(1) When a class I premises has been vacant
for a period not less than three (3) consecutive
months, the owner may appiy to the city
manager for a credit under procedures to be
established by the city manager. Such credit
shall continue only so iong as the class I
premises is vacant.
(2) Class I premises when the head of the
household is sixty-five (65) years of age or older
and has an annual income equal to or less than
the income standards used by HUD for its
"section eight (8) housing program" for one- and
two-person households may, upon application to
the city manager, be exempted from one-half
(1/2) the established collection charge. After the
initial application, annual application shall be
made by the head of household on July 1 of
each year to verify annual income and eligibility.
(3) In cases of extreme financial hardship, the
city manager, may and is hereby authorized and
empowered to, make adjustments in the monthly
collection charges as the city manager may
deem appropriate. In such cases, the city
manager shall have the authority to require such
proof of vacancy, financial status, age or
extreme hardship as the city manager may
deem necessary.
(4) Class I premises when a family household
of five (5) or more persons has an annual
income equal to or less than the income
standards used by HUD for its "Section Eight (8)
housing program" for the size of that household
may, upon application to the city manager, be
exempted from one-half (1/2) the established
collection charge. After the initial application,
annual application shall be made by the head of
household on July 1 of each year to verify
annual income and eligibility.
(b) Class II Premises: A fee of eight dollars
and fifty-one cents ($8.51) per month shall be
paid to the city by the property owner of each
class II premises for such services. Said fee
shall be in payment for collection and disposal of
one 35-gallon can or one 35-gallon trash bag of
"solid waste" as defined. There is no limit on the
number of bins allowed to be collected
containing acceptable "recyclable materials" as
defined.
The owner of a class II premises served by the
city solid waste collection may provide the city
manager with not less than fourteen (14) days'
written notice of intent to terminate the service.
Such termination of service shall be effective at
the beginning of the next billing period after such
fourteen (14) day notice period.
(c) Class III Premises: A fee of eight dollars
and fifty-one cents ($8.51) per month shall be
paid to the city by the property owner of each
class iii premises for such services. Said fee
shall be in payment for collection and disposal of
one 35-gallon can or one 35-gallon trash bag of
"solid waste" as defined. There is no limit on the
number of bins allowed to be collected
containing acceptable "recyclable materials" as
defined.
The owner of a class III premises served by
city solid waste collection may provide the city
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manager with not less than fourteen (14) days'
written notice of intent to terminate the service.
Such termination of service shall be effective at
the beginning of the next billing period after such
fourteen (14) day notice period.
(d) Ciass I, II Or III Premises: Collection
options and charges under unit based pricing for
class I, I' and III premises are as follows:
(1) A yearly subscription for weekly collection
of an additional standard solid waste container,
or containers, may be subscribed for an
additional four dollars thirty-three cents ($4.33)
each per month. The subscription ends each
year on June 30. A subscription may not be
canceled before June 30.
(2) A three (3) month subscription for weekly
collection of an additional standard solid waste
container, or containers, may be subscribed for
an additional four dollars thirty-three cents
($4.33) each per month. The four (4)
subscription periods are July, August and
September; October, November and December;
January, February and March; and, April, May
and June. A subscription may not be canceled.
(3) Oversize, nonstandard rigid solid waste
containers of up to fifty (50) gallons in capacity
may be subscribed as the one container covered
under the base monthly solid waste fee for an
additional one dollar eighty cents ($1.80) per
month. Such containers shali be holders for
standard trash bags for manual removal by city
crews, shall not contain any loose material, and
shall not be lifted and dumped by crews.
Individual trash bags held in the oversized
container shall weigh no more than forty (40)
pounds.
(4) A yearly subscription for weekly collection
of an additional oversized solid waste container,
or containers, may be subscribed for an
additional five dollars fifty cents ($5.50) each per
month. The subscription ends each year on
June 30. A subscription may not be canceled
before June 30.
(5) A three (3) month subscription for weekly
collection of an additional oversize solid waste
container, or containers, may be subscribed for
an additional five dollars frfty cents ($5.50) each
per month. The four (4) subscription periods are
July, August and September; October,
November and December; January, February
and March; and, April, May and June. A
subscription may not be canceled.
(6) Solid waste carts, owned by the city for
semiautomated lifting, may be subscribed by
owners and/or property managers of class I, II,
and III premises. The customer shall choose the
number and size of the cart. The fee for a sixty-
five (65) gallon city cart shall be seventeen
dollars ($17.00) each per month. The fee for a
ninety-five (95) gallon city cart shall be twenty-
five dollars ($25.00) each per month.
(7) Official city of Dubuque single use stickers
costing one dollar fifteen cents ($1.15) shall be
applied to each additional standard solid waste
container or small bulky or bundled Item in
excess of the one standard solid waste
container collected under the base monthly solid
waste fee or any additional subscribed
container(s).
(8) Multiple-family dweliings of three (3), four
(4), five (5), and, six (6) dweliing units as well as
class II or class III premises sharing a common
set out location with other city solid waste
customers shall only use approved rigid solid
waste containers with permanent identification
as to the speCific premises. However, for the two
(2) weeks following Christmas excess solid
waste may be set out in trash bags with applied
city of Dubuque single use stickers.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on
the 1st day of July, 2004.
Passed, approved and adopted this 3'" day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
Newspaper the 8'h day of March, 2004.
Is/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
11 3/8
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
An Ordinance Amending Section 32-279 of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Parking
Violations - Fines, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 13-04
AMENDING SECTION 32-279 OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES
PARKING VIOLATIONS-FINES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1.Section 32-279 of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 32-279. Parking Violations-Fines:
The owner or operator of any vehicle who shall
receive notice, either personally or by the
attaching of such notice to said vehicle, that said
vehicle is parked in such manner, in such a
place or for such a time as to violate the
provisions of this chapter relating to the parking
of vehicles may, within 30 calendar days from
the time when such notice Is served upon such
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owner or operator or attached to such vehicle,
pay to the city treasurer as a penalty for such
violation the following sum:
(1) Overtime Parking, Double-Parking And Any
Other Standing Or Parking Violation: If paid
within 30 calendar days from time of violation as
indicated on the notice, such fine shall be the
sum of seven dollars ($7.00); if not paid within
30 calendar days, such fine shall be the sum of
twelve dollars ($12.00).
(2) Street Storage: If paid within 30 calendar
days from time of violation as indicated on the
notice, such fine shall be the sum of seven
dollars ($7.00); if not paid within 30 calendar
days, such, fine shall be the sum of twelve
dollars ($12.00).
(3) Parking In Private Lots. If paid within 30
calendar days from time of vioiation as indicated
on the notice such fine shall be the sum of
seven dollars ($7.00); if not paid within 30
calendar days, such fine shall be the sum of
twelve dollars ($12.00).
(4) Parking In Interference With Snow Or Ice
Removal Or Street Cleaning: If paid within 30
calendar days from the time of violation as
indicated in the notice, such fine will be in the
sum of seven dollars ($7.00); if not paid within
30 calendar days, then such fine shall be in the
sum of twelve dollars ($12.00).
(5) Parking In Required Access Roadways: If
paid within 30 calendar days from the time of
violation as indicated in the notice, such fine will
be in the sum of seven dollars ($7.00); if not
paid within 30 caiendar days, then such fine will
be in the sum of twelve dollars ($12.00).
(6) Parking In Reserved City Service Areas Or
City-Owned Vehicle Parking Areas As Provided
In Sections 32-274, 32-275, 32-277 Or 32-284
Of This Chapter: If paid within 30 calendar days
from the time of violation as indicated in the
notice, such fine shall be in the sum of seven
dollars ($7.00); if not paid within 30 calendar
days, then such fine shall be in the sum of
twelve dollars ($12.00).
(7) Illegal Alley Parking: If paid within 30
calendar days from time of vioiation as indicated
on the notice, such fine shall be the sum of
seven dollars ($7.00); if not paid within 30
calendar days, such fine shall be the sum of
twelve dollars ($12.00).
(8) Parking Within Five Feet Of A Fire Hydrant
As Provided In subsection 32-261(4) Of This
Chapter: If paid within 30 calendar days from
time of violation as indicated on the notice, such
fine shall be in the sum of seven dollars ($7.00);
if not paid within 30 calendar days, such fine
shall be in the sum of twelve dollars ($12.00).
Payment of the above penalty, or fine, upon
being mailed to the City Treasurer shall be
deemed paid as of the time of postmark on the
envelope thereof.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect
July 1,2004.
Passed, approved and adopted this 3" day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald the
8th day of March, 2004.
Is/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
11 3/8
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-
Duggan.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-04
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INCREASE IN
THE RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE FEE
Whereas, due to the requirement to meet a
43% self-support target for the Housing
Departments code enforcement activity, an
increase in the rental dwelling license fee has
been proposed for the Fiscai Year 2005
operating budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the license fee for each rental
unit in a rental dwelling be increased from $9.00
to $9.25 per unit.
Section 2. That this increase become effective
upon action taken by the City to adopt the Fiscal
Year 2005 operating budget.
Passed, approved and adopted this 3rd day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nichoison. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-
Duggan.
There being no further business, Markham
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjoumed at
6:41 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
11 3/10
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CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session, March 15,2004
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Nicholson, City Manager Van
Corporation Counsel Lindahl.
Members
Michalski,
Milligen,
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a regular session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing such matters which
may properiy come before the City Council.
Invocation was given by Msgr. David Wheeler
of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council
of 2/26; 3/1 and 3/3; Civil Service Commission of
1/23 and 2/11; Environmental Stewardship
Advisory Commission of 3/2; Historic
Preservation Commission of 2/24; Housing
Commission of 1/27; Human Rights Commission
of 2/9; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 2/25,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
minutes be received and filed. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Proofs of publication of City Council
Proceedings for 2/16 and 2/19, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the proofs be
received and filed. Seconded by Nichoison.
Motion carried 7-0.
Printed Council Proceedings for month of
December, 2003, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the proceedings be
received and filed and approved as printed.
Seconded by Nichoison. Motion carried 7-0.
Finance Director submitting the City of
Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending
February 29, 2004, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication and
reports be received and filed. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Library Board of Trustees Update from the
meeting of February 26, 2004, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Notice of Ciaims/Suits: Sarah J. Neis for
vehicle damage; Mary Lou Ness vs. City of
Dubuque, Iowa; St. Columbkille Catholic Church
for property damage, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the claims be referred to
the Legal Staff for investigation and report.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending
settlement of the claim of St. Columbkille
Catholic Church for property damage and
directing the Finance Department to issue
payment, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed
and recommendation approved and Finance
Department to issue payment. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Citizen Communication:
Communication from Connie Walsh,
Administrative Director - Tri-State Pregnancy
Center, regarding a sewer lateral break under
the street at their business and requesting
financial aid and communications from the City
Manager in response to the above request from
Connie Walsh, Tri-State Pregnancy Center,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals:
City Manager recommending approval of an
Interagency 28E Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and the Iowa Department of
Inspections and Appeals for the performance of
investigations in the Section 8 rentai assistance
program, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed
and recommendation approved. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Delbert Miller - Carter Road Detention Basin:
Corporation Counsel advising that negotiations
for property necessary for the construction of the
Carter Road Detention Basin have not been
successful and recommending that the City
commence with eminent domain proceedings
and communication from Brian J. Kane,
representing Del Miller, regarding the City's
proposed eminent domain proceedings for
acquisition of the necessary property, presented
and read. Michaiski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 97.Q4
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY
EMINENT DOMAIN OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY OWNED BY DELBERT G.
MILLER IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, the City of DUbuque (City) intends to
acquire certain real property owned by Delbert
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G. Miller (Owner), legally described as follows
(the Property):
Lot 2-2-A-2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 of Clarence Arlen
Place
and Lot 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-2-3-1 of Highland
Farm Addition, all in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa
as shown on Exhibit A attached hereto for the
purpose of stormwater storage and the
relocation of the sanitary sewer for the Carter
Road Detention Basin;
And Whereas, City has made make a good
faith effort to negotiate with the Owner to
purchase the Property before proceeding with
condemnation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Manager and the Corporation
Counsel are hereby authorized to commence
proceedings for the acquisition of the Property
by eminent domain.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of
March,
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Larry Miller - Carter Road Detention Basin:
Corporation Counsel advising that negotiations
for an easement necessary for the construction
of the Carter Road Detention basin have not
been successful and recommending that the
City commence with eminent domain
proceedings, communication from Brian J.
Kane, representing Larry Miller, regarding the
City's proposed eminent domain proceedings for
acquisition of the necessary easement, and City
Manager's response to communication from
Brian J. Kane, presented and read. Michaiski
moved that the communications be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-
O.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-04
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY
EMINENT DOMAIN OF CERTAIN INTERESTS
IN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY LARRY W.
AND KATHY F. MILLER IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque (City) intends
to acquire an easement as shown on Exhibit A
on certain real property owned by Larry W. and
Kathy F. Miller (Owner), legaliy described as
follows (the Property):
Lot A of West Ridge 3'" Addition, in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
for the purpose of stormwater storage
associated with the Carter Road Detention
Basin;
AND WHEREAS, City has made a good faith
effort to negotiate with the Owner to purchase
the property interest before proceeding with
condemnation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Manager and the Corporation
Counsel are hereby authorized to commence
proceedings for the acquisition of the easement
by eminent domain.
Passed, approved and adopted this 151h day of
March,
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Miller-Riverview Park Management Agree-
ment: City Manager recommending approval of
a management agreement with Pat Felderman
for Miller-Riverview Park, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and recommendation
approved. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Civil Service Commission: Civil Service
Commission submitting the certified list for the
position of Solid Waste Agency Administrator
and Cashier, presented and read.
February 11, 2004
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the 2003
Code of Iowa, an examination for the position of
Solid Waste Agency Administrator was
conducted. We hereby certify that the individual
listed below has passed this written examination
and the vacancy for this position should be
made from this list and that this list is good for
two (2) years from above date.
SOLID WASTE AGENCY ADMINISTRATOR
Charles F. Goddard
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Richard Wertzberger, Chairperson
/s/ Loras Kluesner
/s/ Merle Duehr
Civil Service Commission
Michalski moved that the above Civil Service
certification be received and filed made a matter
of record. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
March 4, 2004
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the 2003
Code of Iowa, an examination for the position of
Cashier was conducted. We hereby certify that
the individuals listed below have passed this
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written examination and the vacancy for this
position should be made from this list and that
this list is good for two (2) years from above date
CASHIER
Charlene Wiezorek
Connie Wagner
Rose Hoerner
Amanda Kistlng
Judith Sutter
Becky Bruxvoort
Tammie Paulsen
Lisa Tomas
Susan Davis
Kelly Eitter
Holly Grubb
Anne McGrath
Cynthia Ortiz
Aaron Roeth
Elizabeth Willems
April Blasen
Amy Felderman
Jody Hallahan
Diana Weis
Margery Henneberry
Cheryl Manderscheid
Ruth Neuhaus
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Richard Werlzberger, Chairperson
/s/ Loras Kluesner
/s/ Merle Duehr
Civil Service Commission
Michaiski moved that the above Civii Service
certification be received and filed and made a
matter of record. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Donald Fritz
Wendy Ellis
Paula Kamm
Amy Quatrochi
Terry Avenarius
Carol Fondell
Lisa Then
Patrick Coulthard
Angela Davison
Barbara Flury
Elizabeth Lester
Rose Moeller
Karen Pins
Patricia Wilberding
Mary Wunderlich
Ellen Ernst
Gail Funk
Elena Linde
Kay Heller
Gail Kuhle
Amy McDonnell
Sarah Pfab
John F. Kennedy Road Reconstruction Project
Final Assessments: City Manager
recommending approval of the final assessment
scheduie for the John F. Kennedy Road
Reconstruction Project, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 99.Q4
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE JOHN F.
KENNEDY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
(SPRING VALLEY ROAD TO BARONY DRIVE)
INCLUDING CERTAIN INFORMATION
REQUIRED BY THE CODE OF IOWA,
SPECIFICALLY, THE NUMBER OF ANNUAL
INSTALLMENTS INTO WHICH ASSESS-
MENTS ARE DIVIDED, THE INTEREST ON
ALL UNPAID INSTALLMENTS, THE TIME
WHEN THE ASSESSMENTS ARE PAYABLE
AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY
THE FINAL SCHEDULE AND TO PUBLISH
NOTICE THEREOF
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That after full consideration of the final
schedule of assessments and accompanying
piat showing the assessments proposed to be
made for the construction of the John F.
Kennedy Reconstruction Project (Spring Valley
Road to Barony Drive) under contract with The
Flynn Company of DUbuque, Iowa, which final
plat and schedule were filed in the office of the
City Clerk on the 10'h day of March, 2004, the
said schedule of assessments be and the same
is hereby approved and adopted.
That there be, and is hereby assessed and
levied as a special tax against and upon each of
the lots, the respective sums indicated.
Provided, further, that the amounts shown in
said final schedule of assessments as
deficiencies are found to be proper and levied
conditionally against the respective properties
benefited by the improvements as shown in the
schedule, subject to the provisions of Section
384.63 of the Code of Iowa. Said assessments
against said lots are hereby declared to be in
proportion to the special benefits conferred and
not in excess of twenty-five percent of the vaiue
of same.
That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed
to certify said schedule to the County Treasurer
of Dubuque County, Iowa, and to publish notice
of said certification once each week for two
consecutive weeks in the manner provided in
Section 362.3, the first publication of which shall
be not more than fifteen days from the date of
filing of the final schedule. On or before the date
of the second publication of the notice, the City
Clerk shall also mail a copy of said notice to
property owners whose property is subject to
assessment, as provided and directed in Section
384.60 of the Code of Iowa.
That assessments may be paid in full or in part
without interest at the office of the City
Treasurer, City Hall, 50 W. 13'h Street, Dubuque,
Iowa, at any time within 30 days after the date of
the first publication of this notice of the filing of
the final schedule of assessments with the
County Treasurer. After 30 days, unpaid
assessments of $50.00 or more are payable in
10 annual installments at the County Treasurer's
Office, Dubuque County Courthouse, 720
Central, Dubuque, Iowa, and will draw annual
interest at nine (9) percent (commencing on the
date of acceptance of the work) computed to the
December 1 next following the due dates of the
respective installments as provided in Section
384.65 of the Code of Iowa. Each installment
will be delinquent from October 1 following its
due date on July 1 of each year. Property
owners may elect to pay any annual installments
semiannually in advance.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 151h day of
March,2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
JOHN F, KENNEDY ROAD
(Spring Valley to Barony Rd.)
FINAL SCHEDULE OF
FINAL VALUATION AND ASSESSMENTS
The following schedule is hereby determined
to show each lot proposed to be assessed for
the improvement shown in the title together with
the amount proposed to be assessed against
each lot and the valuations shown opposite each
lot are hereby fixed as the true valuations of
such lots by the City Council of the City of
Dubuque.
LOT WATER SERVICE TOTAL NET
OWNER DESCRIPTION PARCEL NO.
ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT
BRUECK SUBD.
Thumser, Carl W. & Debra L. Bal Lot 8
10-16-279-021 000.00 $2,344.39"
Rupp, Sean A. & Christine M. Bal Lot 9
10-16-279-017 000.00 $ 729.79
Faust, Edwin W. & Linda K. Bal Lot 10 10-
16-279-019 000.00 $ 217.40
Sweeney, Merlin J & Marjorie H. Bal 1 - 1 - 11
10-16-279-018 000.00 $ 121.61
Pfeiler, George & Rose M. Lot 7 10-16-279-
007 000.00 $1,845.73""
Unsen, David M. & Beverly A. Bal. -6
10-16-279-022 000.00 $ 1,872.44
Cardy, Lyle E. & Shirley A. Lot 5
10-16-279-009 000.00 $1,928.54
Kohnen, John J. Lot 4 10-16-279-010
1,594.13 $ 3,522.67
Kohnen, John J. Lot 3 10-16-279-011
1,594.13 $ 3,522.67
Kohnen, John J. Lot 2 10-16-279-012
000.00 $ 1,928.54
Riley, Janann L. & Mozena Bal 1 10-16-279-
023 000.00 $ 1,928.54
AIRD PLACE
Aird, Randall P. & Lisa A Lot 1
024 000.00
Aird, Randall P. & Lisa A Lot 2
025 000.00
NE 'I. SEC. 16 T89NR2E
Kutsch, Marvin H. Lot 2-8 10-16-279-016
000.00 $2,581.02
Guier, Mary P. Lot 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-9
10-16-277-012 000.00 $1,385.87
Cocayne, James A. & Patrica A. Lot 2-1-1-1-1-
1- 1-1-910-16-277-011661.47 $1,958.85
Sarvis, Tom N. & Darlene Lot 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-9
10-16-277-010 661.47 $1,959.45
Purcell, Robert J. & Joan F. Lot 2-1-1-1-9
10-16-277-009 661.47 $2,610.01
Winders, Eugene J. & Jacqualine Lot 2-1-1-1-9
10-16-277-008 000.00 $ 1,941.97
10-16-279-
$ 1,080.28
10-16-279-
$1,903.92
Pfiffner, Thomas D. & Irmagene Lot 1-2-1-1-9
10-16-277-007 000.00 $1,942.57
Raeder, William C. & Christine A. Lot 2-1-1-1-1-
910-16-277-006 661.47 . $2,388.88
Steines, Rick A. & Ashley I. Lot 2-1-1-1-1-1-
910-16-277-005 000.00 $1,726.66
Williams, Dennis M. & Susan G. Lot 2-1-9
10-16-277-013 000.00 1,482.70
Schemmel, Charles J. & Shannon L. Lot1-2-9
10-16-277-014 000.00 $ 2,005.98
Jahnke, Virgina E. Lot 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-9
10-16-277-015 000.00 $ 2,023.74
HELEN & MARY STEWART SUBD
Kivlahan, Farms L.C. Lot 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-3
10-16-277-001 000.00 $1,953.16
NE 'I. SEC. 16 T89NR2E
Hardie, Stephen F. Bal Lot 5
10-16-226-002 000.00 $ 9,818.76
Hardie, Stephen F. Bal Lot 2-6
10-16-276-002 000.00 $1,006.53
HELEN & MARY STEWART SUBD
Hardie, Stephen F. Bai Lot 3-2
10-16-202-004 000.00 $13,063.70
Dubuque Community Schools Lot 2-3-1
10-16-176-004 000.00 $13,189.30
City of Dubuque Lot 1-3-1
10-16-202-005 000.00 $ 3912.77
BARTON RANDLE ADDN.
Grandview Methodist Church Lot 1 Mineral Lot
460 10-16-126-003 000.00 $ 5,877.99
Grandview Methodist Church Lot 2
10-16-126-002 000.00 $3,353.95
HELEN & MARY STEWART SUBD
Kivlahan Farms L.C. Lot 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-3
10-16-227-011 000.00 $ 505.52
Kivlahan, John H. & Doris E. Lot 2-1-1-1-1-1-3 &
Lot 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-3
10-16-201-015 000.00 $9,842.62
NE Y. SEC. 16 T89NR2E
Kivlahan, John H. & Doris E. Bal-Bal 1-1-4, B 1-
1-710-16-230-001 000.00 $13,119.03
TOTALS:
WATER SERVICE ASSESSMENTS: $5.834,14
TOTAL $122.597.60
THE FOLLOWING RECEIVED CITY
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
BRUECK SUBD.
"" Pfeiler, George & Rose M.Lot 7 10-16-279-
007 City Assist. 50% of $1845.73 = 922.88
922.87 Net Assess. $ 922.98
""Thumser, Carl W. & Debra L. Bal Lot 810-16-
279-021 City Assist. 34% of $1 ,845.75 =
$ 797.09 Net Assess. $ 1,547.30
TOTALS:
CITY ASSISTANCE $1,719.97
THEIR NET ASSESSMENT $2,470.17
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Establishment of Fair Market Value - Auto
Glass Center: City Manager recommending
approval of the establishment of the fair market
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value of three properties currently owned by Elm
Real Estate, LC (Auto Glass Center) that are
needed as right-of-way for the realignment of
University Avenue, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 100-04
ESTABLISHING FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY OWNED BY ELM REAL ESTATE,
LC IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, certain real property owned by Elm
Real Estate, LC, legally described as follows:
Lot 2-2-1 of Lot 2 Mineral Lot 237 & Lot 2
Mineral Lot 238, and part of Lot 1 of Correction
Plat of Mineral Lot 248 (Parcel 1 )
Lot 1-2-1 of Lot 2 Minerai Lot 237 & Lot 2
Mineral Lot 238, and Part of Lot 1 of Correction
Plat of Minerai Lot 248 (Parcel 2)
Lot 2 Newman Place (Parcel 3)
as shown on Attachment A; and,
Whereas, Iowa law requires the City to make a
good faith effort to negotiate with the owner to
purchase the property interests before
proceeding with condemnation; and,
Whereas, the City may not make an offer to
purchase the property which is less than fair
market value that the City has established for
the property; and,
Whereas, the City has caused an appraisal of
the property to be made and the appraised value
of the property is $138,500; and,
Whereas, the City Council now desires to
establish the fair market value of the property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the fair market value of the
three properties herein above described is
established to be $138,500.
Section 2. The City Manager and Corporation
Counsel are hereby authorized to commence
negotiations with the owner of the properly and
any interested parties In the purchase of the
property for a purchase price that is not less
than the fair market value estabiished by this
resolution.
Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day
of March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Industrial Center West - Chavenelle
Drive Repair Work: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the $8,400 settlement from
McAninch Corporation to pay part of the costs of
the repairs needed to Chavenelle Drive in
Dubuque Industrial Center West, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Rehabilitation of 1195 Thomas Place: City
Manager recommending approval of an
agreement with Anna Kim, the new owner of
1195 Thomas Piace, extending the deadline to
complete repairs required for Installation of City
sanijary sewer to April 1, 2005, and putting the
agreement in her name, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and recommendation
approved. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
2004 - 2005 Deer Management Plan: City
Manager recommending continuation of the
Urban Deer Management Plan for the 2004 -
2005 season as was conducted this year, along
with the changes in the any sex tag incentive,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed and
recommendation approved. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Mercy Health Center Banners: City Manager
recommending approval of a request from Mercy
Health Center to install banners on City right-of-
way that commemorate 125 years of service to
the community, presented and read. Michaiski
moved that the communication be received and
filed and recommendation approved. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Cedar Crest Subdivision - Preliminary Plat:
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval of the preliminary plat of Cedar Crest
Subdivision iocated at 15547 Route 20 West in
Dubuque County, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and recommendation
approved. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Kopp's John F. Kennedy Addition No. 2 -
Correction Plat: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval of the correction plat of
Kopp's John F. Kennedy Addition No. 2 as
requested by Flint Drake/Kopp Family
Investments, LP., presented and read.
Michaiski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 101-04
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COR-
RECTION PLAT OF KOPP'S JFK ADDITION
NO.2 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA.
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Whereas, there has been filed with the City
Clerk a correction plat of Kopp's JFK Addition
No.2; and
Whereas, said plat provides Lots 2 and 4 with
o feet of lot frontage, where 50 feet of lot
frontage is required; and
Whereas, said correction plat has been
examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission
and had its approval endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said correction plat has been
examined by the City Council and they find that
it conforms to the statutes and ordinances
relating thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE iT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 42-19(b) of the
Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow Lots
2 and 4 with 0 feet of lot frontage, where 50 feet
of lot frontage is required.
Section 2. That the correction plat of Kopp's
JFK Addition NO.2 is hereby approved, and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to endorse the approval of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa upon said correction plat.
Passed, approved and adopted this 151h day of
March 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Grant: City Manager recommending approval of
a grant application to the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources for a Land and Water
Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant in the amount
of $125,000 for construction of Pyatigorsk Park,
presented and read. Michaiski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 102-04
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR FEDERAL
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PYATIGORSK
PARK
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has Identified
Pyatigorsk Park as an important trailhead facility
to be developed as part of the Heritage Trail
Riverfront System and America's River Project;
and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is interested in
acquiring lands or developing outdoor
recreational facilities on the following described
project for the enjoyment of the citizenry of
Dubuque and the State Iowa
Project Title: Pyatigorsk Park
Total Estimated Cost: $250,000
Brief Description of Project: Development of
a public park at a gateway to Iowa and
Dubuque to serve as a trailhead for the
Heritage Trail Riverfront system along the
Mississippi.
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources has Federal Land and Water
Conservation Funds for the development of trail-
related projects; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted a
Comprehensive Plan and a Riverfront Plan that
include goals for development of trail heads and
public parks along the Heritage Trail Riverfront
System; and
Whereas, Land and Water Conservation Fund
financial assistance is required for the
acquisition or development of said outdoor
recreational facilities.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA THAT THE PROJECT
DESCRIBED ABOVE BE AUTHORIZED; AND
BE iT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City of Dubuque make application to
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to
seek Land and Water Conservation Fund
financial assistance from the National Park
Service in the amount of 50% of the actual cost
of the project in behalf of said
2. That said City of Dubuque certifies to the
following:
a) That it will accept the terms and conditions
set for the in the NPS Grants-in-Aid Manual and
which will be a part of the project agreement for
any grant awarded under the attached proposal.
b) That it is In complete accord with the
attached proposal and that It will carry out the
acquisition and/or development in the manner
described in the proposal and any plans and
specifications attached thereto unless prior
approval for any change has been received from
the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
c) That is 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 said City of Dubuque for public
outdoor recreational use.
d) That no financial assistance has been
given or promised under any other federal
program or activity with regard to the proposed
project.
e) That it will not discriminate against any
person on the basis of race, color, or natural
origin in the use of any property or failure
acquired or developed pursuant to this proposal,
and shali comply with the terms and intent of the
Title VI of the Civil Rights Action of 1964 P.L.
88-352 (1964), and of the regulations
promulgated pursuant to such Act by the/Secretary of the Interior and contained in 43
CFR 17.
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f) That it will maintain adequate financial
records on the proposed project to substantiate
claims for cost sharing.
Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to
sign this resolution authorizing application to the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources for
Federal Land and Water Conservation Funds for
Pyatigorsk Park.
Section 2. The Planning Services Manager is
hereby authorized to submit the application to
the iowa Department of Natural Resources for
Land and Water Conservation Funds for
Pyatigorsk Park.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of
March 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Demolition Request: Historic Preservation
Commission recommending approval of a
request to demolish a structure at 300 Iowa
Street (former United Rental Building) at the
request of the City of Dubuque, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed and recommendation
approved. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
First Amendment - Southwest Arterial Design
Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of the First Amendment to the
agreement between the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County and the Iowa Department of
Transportation for the compietion of an
addendum to the 1999 Southwest Arterial
Environmental Assessment and approval of an
additional payment of $73,540 for a total
contract amount of $667,530, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Ted Gifford, 3100 Eagle Point Dr., spoke
objecting to the huge cost overrun on this
project.
RESOLUTION NO.103.Q4
RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMEND-
MENT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY,
AND THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE COMPLETION
OF THE ADDENDUM FOR THE 1999
SOUTHWEST ARTERIAL ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT (PROJECT NO. STP-U.
2100(627)-70-31 )
Whereas, the City, Dubuque County, and the
Iowa Department of Transportation wish to
continue with the development of Primary Road
Iowa 32 as the Southwest Arterial Connector
within the City and the County; and
Whereas, the Iowa Department of
Transportation has prepared a cooperative
agreement between the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, and the Iowa Department of
Transportation for the First Amendment to the
Agreement for the completion of the Addendum
to the 1999 Southwest Arterial Environmental
Assessment; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque approves the terms and conditions of
said agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. That the First Amendment to the
Agreement between the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, and the iowa Department of
Transportation be approved.
Section 2. That the additional project
consultant fee associated with this First
Amendment shall be $73,540.
Section 3. That the Mayor be authorized to
execute three copies of the Agreement, known
as Agreement No. 2002-16-144, between the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, and the Iowa
Department of Transportation.
Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of
March,2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Historic Preservation Grant and Staffing
Recommendation: City Manager recommending
acceptance of a Certified Local Govemment
(CLG) Grant Agreement with the State Historical
Society of Iowa to conduct Phase V of the
architectural/historic survey of the community
and authorizing the hiring of ECIA to provide
GIS support, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nichoison. Motion carried 7-
O.
RESOLUTION NO. 104-04
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CERTIFIED
LOCAL GOVERNMENT (CLG) GRANT
AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT AN
ARCHITECTURAL / HISTORIC SURVEY
Whereas, the State Historical Society of Iowa
has awarded the City of Dubuque $14,437.50 in
Certified Local Govemment Program (CLG)
grant funds to conduct Phase V of the
architecturailhistoric survey of the community;
and
Whereas, the State Historical Society has
advised that an architectural/historic survey is
necessary for the renewal of a Memorandum of
Agreement between the State and City for the
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purposes of conducting local Section 106
reviews; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque Historic
Preservation Commission has reviewed and
endorsed Phase V of the architectural/historic
survey; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has budgeted
the required local match of $9,625.00.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized
to sign the CLG grant agreement with the State
Historical Society for Phase V of the
architectural/historic survey.
Section 2. That the Planning Services
Manager Is authorized to utilize budgeted funds
and to submit reimbursement requests for the
project.
Section 3. That the City of Dubuque agrees to
abide by all local, state and federal requirements
applicable to the project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of
March 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Deed of Gift of Artwork for Grand River Center:
City Manager recommending acceptance of a
Deed of Gift recognizing the donation of artwork
by Kay Norman and the conditions on the gift,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed and
recommendation approved. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Application for Homeownership Assistance
Funds: City Manager recommending approval
of the City's sponsorship of an application to the
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) for Affordable
Housing Program funds to assist income-
qualifying families to purchase a home,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 105-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPONSOR-
SHIP OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DES
MOINES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROGRAM FUNDS
Whereas, the Federai Home Loan Bank has
pubiished notice of availability of funds under the
Affordable Housing Program; and
Whereas, local member FHLB lending
institutions have agreed to submit an application
for these funds, for a program of
homeownership assistance to lower~income
households; and
Whereas, the City's Consolidated Plan
promotes the objectives of homeownership
assistance and stabilization of target
neighborhoods; and
Whereas, provision of homeownership
opportunities to the Cijy's working families is a
necessary complement to on-going economic
development efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA.
Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute this resolution in sponsorShip of an
application to the Federal Home Loan Bank for
Affordable Housing Program funds, to assist
lower-income families to purchase homes.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect
immediately.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day
of March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Fringe Area Policy Agreement:
Communication to the Dubuque County Board of
Supervisors regarding the adoption of the Fringe
Area Policy Agreement, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Lead Hazard Reduction Program Contract:
City Manager recommending approval of an
amended contract with the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for
administration of the Lead Hazard Reduction
Program, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed
and recommendation approved. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Business Licenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 106-04
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 "B" BEER ( 6 Month License)
Baseball Dreamers LLC Baseball Dreamers+
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95
(Sunday/Outdoor Saie) Admiral Sheehy Dr
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day
of March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resoiution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 107-04
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
Jamis LLC Ground Round+
(Sunday Sale) 50 JFK Rd
City of Dubuque Bunker Hill Golf+
(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) 2200 Bunker Hill
Yardarm, Inc. Yardarm Restr.+
(Sunday/Outdoor Saie) 1201 Shiras Ex!.
Dubuque Inn Corp Days Inn +
(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) 1111 Dodge
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day
of March, 2004
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Utility Franchise Agreement with Maquoketa
Valley Electric Cooperative: City Manager
recommending that a public hearing be set for
April 5, 2004 to consider a Utility Franchise
Agreement with Maquoketa Valley Electric
Cooperative to be effective May 1, 2004,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 108-04
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND
MAQUOKETA VALLEY ELECTRIC
COOPERATIVE
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council shall conduct
a public hearing on a proposed Franchise
Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa
and Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative at
the Carnegie Stout Public Library Auditorium,
360 West 11th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, on
Monday, April 5, 2004, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is
hereby authorized and directed to publish notice
of the public hearing, according to law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day
of March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution with
public hearing to be 4/5/04 at a meeting to
commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public iibrary
auditorium and that the City Clerk pubiish notice
in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Amendment to Utility Franchise Agreements
with Aquila and Aliiant Energy: City Manager
recommending that a public hearing be set for
April 5, 2004 to consider approvai of an
amendment to the Utility Franchise Agreements
with Aquila and Alliant Energy to provide that the
franchise fee applies to all sales of gas or
electricity to residentiai customers regardless of
sales tax exemptions, presented and read.
Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 109-04
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN
AMENDMENT TO THE FRANCHISE AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA AND AQUILA
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council shall conduct
a public hearing on a proposed amendment to
the Franchise Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Aquila at the Came\l,ie Stout
Public Library Auditorium, 360 West 11 Street,
Dubuque, Iowa, on Monday, April 5, 2004,
beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is
hereby authorized and directed to publish notice
of the public hearing, according to law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day
of March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set public hearing for 4/5/04 at a meeting to
commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public iibrary
auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice
in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 110.Q4
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON AN
AMENDMENT TO THE FRANCHISE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AND ALLIANT ENERGY
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council shall conduct
a public hearing on a proposed amendment to
the Franchise Agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa and Alliant Energy at the
Carnegie Stout Public Library Auditorium, 360
West 11'h Street, Dubuque, Iowa, on Monday,
April 5, 2004, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is
hereby authorized and directed to publish notice
of the pUblic hearing, according to law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 151h day
of March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set pubiic hearing for 4/5/04 at a meeting to
commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public library
auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice
in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Loras Boulevard Historic Lighting Project _
Initiate: City Manager recommending Initiation
of the public bidding process for the Loras
Boulevard Historic Lighting Project and that a
public hearing be set for April 5, 2004, presented
and read. Ciine moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 111-04
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimated cost for the Loras
Boulevard Historic Street Lighting Project, in the
estimated amount of $135,298.80 are hereby
approved and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this 151h day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Cierk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 112-04
FIXING DATE OF HEARING
ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has given Its preliminary
approval on the proposed plans, specifications,
and form of contract and placed same on file in
the office of the City Clerk for public inspection
of the Loras Boulevard Historic Street Lighting
Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a public hearing will be held on the 51h
day of April, 2004, at 6:30 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 piace of such hearing to be
published in a newspaper having general
circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
notice shall be not iess than four days nor more
than twenty days prior to the day fixed for its
consideration. At the hearing, any interested
person may appear and file objections to the
proposed plans, specifications, contract, or
estimated cost of the improvement.
Passed, adopted and approved this 151h day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set public hearing for 4/5/04 at a meeting to
commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public library
auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice
in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 113-04
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the Loras Boulevard Historic Street
Lighting Project is hereby ordered to be
advertised for bids for construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
of the security to accompany each bid shall be in
an amount which shall conform to the provisions
of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved as a
part of the plans and specifications heretofore
adopted.
That the City Clerk is hereby directed to
advertise for bids for the construction of the
improvements herein provided, to be pUblished
in a newspaper having general circulation in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be
less than four days nor more than forty-five days
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on
the 251h day of March, 2004. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at said time
and will be submitted to the Council for final
action at 6:30 p.m. on the 5~ day of April, 2004.
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97
Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Westbrook Subdivision Water Main and
Service Line Extension Project - Phase I: City
Manager recommending initiation of the public
bidding process for the Westbrook Subdivision
Water Main and Service Line Extension Project
and that a public hearing be set for April 19,
2004, presented and read. Ciine moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 114.Q4
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimated cost for the Westbrook
Subdivision Water Main and Service Line
Extension Phase i Project in the estimated
amount of $75,000 are hereby approved and
ordered filed in the office of the City Cierk for
public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 115.Q4
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 pians, specifications,
and form of contract and placed same on file in
the office of the City Clerk for public inspection
of the Westbrook Subdivision Water Main and
Service Line Phase I Extension Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, iOWA:
That a public hearing will be held on the 19th
day of April, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in the Public
Library Auditorium at which time interested
persons may appear and be heard for or against
the proposed plans and specifications, form of
contract and cost of said improvement, and the
City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause a
notice of time and place of such hearing to be
published in a newspaper having general
circulation in the City of Dubuque, iowa, which
notice shall be not less than four days nor more
than twenty days prior to the day fixed for its
consideration. At the hearing, any interested
person may appear and file objections to the
proposed plans, specifications, contract or
estimated cost of the improvement.
Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day
of March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Ciine moved adoption of the Resoiution setting
hearing for 4/19/04 at a meeting to commence at
6:30 P.M. in the public library auditorium and
that the City Clerk publish notice as prescribed
by law. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
7-0.
RESOLUTION NO, 116.Q4
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the Westbrook Subdivision Water Main
and Service Line Extension Phase I Project is
hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for
construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
of security to accompany each bid shall be in the
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 pubiished
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 7th day of April, 2004. Bids shall be opened
and read by the City Cierk at said time and will
be submitted to the Council for final action at
6:30 p.m. on the 19th day of April, 2004.
Passed, adopted and approved this 15th day
of March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Cierk
Ciine moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nichoison. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council
regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Com-
mission (One 3-Year Unexpired Term Through
10/1/05); Applicant: Sr. Mary Clare O'Toole
Zoning Board of Adjustment (One 5-YearTerm
Through 3/25/09 - Term of Gasper) Applicant:
William M. Gasper
Appointments to the following Boards /
Commissions:
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Community Development Advisory
Commission (One 3-Year Term Through 2/15/07
from Low/Moderate Income Area): Applicant:
Michael Gukeisen. Michalski moved that Michael
Gukeisen be appointed to the Community
Development Advisory Commission for a three
year term which will expire 2/15/07. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Housing Code Appeals Board (One Unexpired
3-Year Term Through 1/11/06): Applicant:
Thomas G. Swift. Michalski moved that Thomas
G. Swift be reappointed to the Housing Code of
Appeals Board for a term to expire 1/11/06.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Buol moved to suspend the rules to allow
anyone present to address the Council IT they so
desire. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried
7-0.
Mayor Duggan turned control of the meeting to
Mayor Pro-Tem Nicholson due to possible
conflict of interest.
Buesing & Associates, Inc. / Tim Quagliano _
Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on
notice of hearing to rezone property at the
northeast corner of Asbury Road and the
Northwest Arterial from AG Agricultural District
to C-3 General Commercial District and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 6-0.
Ken Buesing of Buesing and Associates spoke
in favor of the proposed rezoning and stated he
would be coming back to the City Council for
approval of an access on the Northwest Arterial.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) by reclassifying property
located at the northeast corner of Asbury Road
and the Northwest Arterial from AG Agricultural
District to C-3 General Commercial District,
presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 14-04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI.
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST ARTERIAL
AND ASBURY ROAD FROM AG AGRI-
CULTURAL DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL
COMMERICIAL DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1.That Appendix A (The Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
the hereinafter-described property from AG
Agricultural District to C-3 General Commercial
District, to wit:
Lot 2 Salvo-Salas Place, Lot 2-1-1-1 NW 11. SW
11., Lot 1-1-1-3 SW 11. SW 11., N 66' of Lot 2-2-3
SW 11. SW 11., 534' of Lot 2-2-3 and Lot 1-1-2-3
SW 11. SW 11. in Section 16, T89N, R2E of the 51h
P.M., and to the centerline of the adjoining
pUblic right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
iaw.
Passed, approved and adopted this 151h day of
March 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 19~ day of March, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1l3/19
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 6-0.
Mayor Duggan retumed and took control of the
meeting.
South Grandview Avenue - Request to
Vacate: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
to consider a request from six property owners
for the vacating of the northerly portion of an
alley west of South Grandview Avenue between
Altman Street and Whelan Street and City
Manager recommending approval, presented
and read. Buol moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 117-04
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLATS OF THE
NORTHERLY PORTION OF PROPOSED
VACATED ALLEY WEST OF SOUTH
GRANDVIEW AVENUE BETWEEN ALTMAN
STREET (AKA ST. JOSEPH STREET) AND
WHELAN STREET
Whereas, there has been presented to the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, the plats
dated February 13 and 14, 2004, prepared by
Schneider Land Surveying and Planning, Inc.
describing the proposed vacated northerly
portion of the alley west of South Grandvlew
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Avenue between Altman Street (aka St. Joseph
Street) and Whelan Street; and
Whereas, said plats conform to the laws and
statutes pertaining thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCiL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the plats dated February 13
and 14, 2004, prepared by Schneider Land
Surveying & Planning, Inc., relative to the real
estate hereinabove described be and the same
is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City
Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and
directed to execute said plat for and on behalf of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and 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.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day
of March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Vacating the northerly portion of
the alley west of South Grandview Avenue
between Altman Street (a/kla St. Joseph Street)
and Whelan Street, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 15.Q4
ORDINANCE VACATING THE NORTHERLY
PORTION OF THE ALLEY WEST OF SOUTH
GRANDVIEW AVENUE BETWEEN ALTMAN
STREET (AKA ST. JOSEPH STREET) AND
WHELAN STREET
Whereas, Michelle Kenline, Harry A. and
Margaret J. Blewett, Grand Estates, LC, Eldon
T. and Marjorie E. Herrig, Dubuque Golf &
Country Club, and Michael H. Bradley have
requested the vacating of the northerly portion of
the alley west of South Grandview Avenue
between Altman Street (aka St. Joseph Street)
and Whelan Street abutting their properties; and
Whereas, Schneider Land Surveying &
Planning, Inc. has prepared and submitted to the
City Council a plat showing the vacated portion
of the alley west of South Grandview Avenue
between Altman Street (aka St. Joseph Street)
and Wheian Street and assigned lot numbers
thereto, which hereinafter shall be known and
described as Lots 8A, 9A, 10A, 17 A, and 20A of
Grand View Place and Lot 1 A of South
Grandview Place, in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has determined that the
northerly portion of the alley west of South
Grandview Avenue between Altman Street (aka
St. Joseph Street) and Wheian Street is no
longer required for pubiic use, except for utility
easements as noted, and vacating of said
northerly portion of the alley west of South
Grandview Avenue between Altman Street (aka
St. Joseph Street) and Whelan Street known as
Lots 8A, 9A, 10A, 17 A, and 20A of Grand View
Place and Lot 1 A of South Grandview Place, in
the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the real estate described as
Lots 8A, 9A, 10A, 17 A, and 20A of Grand View
Place and Lot 1 A of South Grandview Piace, 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, constructing, reconstructing,
repairing, owning, operating, and maintaining
water, sewer, drainage, gas, telephone,
television cabie, fiber optics, and electric lines as
may be authorized by the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 151h day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 19th day of March, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1\3/19
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved finai
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Ciine. Motion carried 7.Q.
RESOLUTION NO. 118-04
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY
INTEREST IN LOTS SA, 9A, 10A, 17A, and
20A OF GRAND VIEW PLACE AND LOT 1A
OF SOUTH GRANDVIEW PLACE, DUBUQUE,
IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published
notice of time and place of hearing, published in
the Te11egraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on the 5th day of March, 2004, the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on the
151h day of March, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Public Library Auditorium, 360 West 11 Street,
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa to consider
the proposal for the sale of real estate described
as:
Lots 8A, 9A, 10A, 17 A, and 20A of Grand View
Place and Lot 1A of South Grandview Piace
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Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objections,
oral or written to the proposal to sell such real
estate, except for easement as noted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the sale of City of Dubuque
real property described as follows in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa to the petitioners listed below be
and the same is hereby approved for the sum of
surveying and platting, processing, publication
and filing fees. Conveyance shall be by Quit
Claim Deed.
Michelle Kenline, Lot 8A in Grand View Place
Harry A. & Margaret J. Blewett, Lot 9A in
Grand View Place
Grand Estates, LC, Lot 10A in Grand View
Place
Eldon T. & Marjorie E. Herrig, Lot 17A in
Grand View Place
Dubuque Golf & Country Club, Lot 20A in
Grand View Place
Michael H. Bradley, Lot 1A in South
Grandview Place
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, constructing, reconstructing,
repairing, owning, operating, and maintaining
water, sewer, drainage, gas, telephone,
television cable, fiber optics, and electric lines as
may be authorized by the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 3. That the Mayor be authorized and
directed to execute a Quit Claim Deed, and the
City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and
directed to deliver said deed of conveyance to
Michelle Kenline, Harry A. and Margaret J.
Blewett, Grand Estates, LC, Eldon T. and
Marjorie E. Herrig, Dubuque Golf & Country
Club, and Michael H. Bradley upon receipt of the
purchase price in full.
Section 4. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to record a certified
copy of this resolution in the offices of the City
Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder and
Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15'" day of
March,2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Seward Street - Request to Vacate: Proof of
publication on notice of hearing to consider a
request from Gerald and Christine Penhollow to
vacate Sac Street and two alleys north of
Seward Street in C.H. Meyer's Addition and City
Manager recommending approval, presented
and read. Buol moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 119.Q4
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF
PROPOSED VACATED SAC STREET AND
TWO ALLEYS NORTH OF SEWARD STREET
IN C.H, MEYER'S ADDITION
Whereas, there has been presented to the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, the plat
dated the 16th day of February, 2004, prepared
by Schneider Land Surveying and Pianning, Inc.
describing the proposed vacated portion of Sac
Street and two alleys north of Seward Street in
C.H. Meyer's Addition to be hereinafter known
as Lot 13A, Lot 16A, and Lot 20A of C.H.
Meyer's Addition in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, said plats conform to the laws and
statutes pertaining thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the plat dated 16th day of
February, 2004, prepared by Schneider Land
Surveying & Planning, Inc., relative to the real
estate hereinabove described be and the same
is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City
Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and
directed to execute said plat for and on beha~ of
the City of Dubuque, iowa.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and 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 County1lowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15 h day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Vacating Sac Street and two
alleys north of Seward Street in C.H. Meyer's
Addition, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 16-04
ORDINANCE VACATING SAC STREET AND
TWO ALLEYS NORTH OF SEWARD STREET
IN C.H. MEYER'S ADDITION
Whereas, Gerald Penhollow has requested the
vacating of Sac Street and two alleys north of
Seward Street in C.H. Meyer's Addition; and
Whereas, Schneider Land Surveying &
Planning, Inc. has prepared and submitted to the
City Council a plat showing the vacated porlion
of Sac Street and two alleys north of Seward
Street in C.H. Meyer's Addition and assigned lot
numbers thereto, which hereinafter shall be
known and described as Lot 13A, Lot 16A, and
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Lot 20A in C. H. Meyer's Addition, in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has determined that Sac Street
and two alleys north of Seward Street in C.H.
Meyer's Addition is no longer required for publiC
use, and vacating of said Sac Street and two
alieys north of Seward Street known as Lot 13A,
Lot 16A, and Lot 20A in C. H. Meyer's Addition,
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the real estate described as
Lot 13A, Lot 16A, and Lot 20A in C. H. Meyer's
Addition, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be and
the same is hereby vacated.
Passed, approved and adopted this 151h day of
March,2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 19th day of March, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1\ 3/19
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 120-04
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY
INTEREST IN LOT 13A, LOT 16A, AND LOT
20A IN C.H, MEYER'S ADDITION, DUBUQUE,
IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published
notice of time and place of hearing, published in
the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on the 51h day of March, 2004, the Ci~
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on 15
day of March 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the Public
Library Auditorium, 360 West 11 Street,
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa to consider
the proposal for the sale of real estate described
as:
Lot 13A, Lot 16A, and Lot 20A in C.H. Meyer's
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objections,
oral or written to the proposal to sell such real
estate, except for easement as noted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the sale of City of Dubuque
real property described as Lot 13A, Lot 16A, and
Lot 20A in C.H. Meyer's Addttion in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, to Gerald Penhollow be and the
same is hereby approved for the sum of
surveying, platting, plus processing, publication
and filing fees. Conveyance shall be by Quit
Claim Deed.
Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and
directed to execute a Quit Claim Deed, and the
City Cierk be and is hereby authorized and
directed to deliver said deed of conveyance to
Gerald Penhollow upon receipt of the purchase
price in full.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to record a certified
copy of this resolution In the offices of the City
Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder and
Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 151h day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Utility Easement - Carter Road Detention
Basin: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
to consider the vacating of a utility easement in
the area of the embankment for the Carter Road
detention facility to ensure the structural integrity
of the embankment, presented and read. Cline
moved that the proof be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 121-04
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF INTEREST
AND VACATE A UTILITY EASEMENT OVER
LOT 2 OF WHITES PLACE IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published
notice of time and place of hearing, published in
the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on this 51h day of March, 2004, the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on the
15th day of March, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Public Library Auditorium, 360 W. 111h Street,
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa to consider
the proposal for the release of real estate
described as:
Utility easement on Lot 2 of Whites Place in
the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, as
shown on the attached Exhibit A
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objections,
oral or written to the proposal to dispose of
interest of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in the
hereinabove described real estate.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the disposal of the interest of
the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa in
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real property described as a utility easement on
Lot 2 of Whites Place in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa as shown on Exhibit A be and the same is
hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and
directed to execute a Release of Easement, and
the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and
directed to deliver said Release to the City of
Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 151h day of
March,2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
RELEASE OF UTILITY EASEMENT
Whereas, a Utility Easement in Lot 13 of West
Ridge 2"' Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
now known as Lot 2 of Whites Place, was filed in
the office of the Recorder of Dubuque County,
Iowa, as Instrument No. 10082-76; and
Whereas, by the actual location of utility
services the easement now in Lot 2 of Whites
Place as shown on attached Exhibit A is no
longer required.
NOW, THEREFORE, for valuable
consideration, the undersigned, City of
Dubuque, Iowa, does hereby forever release,
vacate, abandon, and discharge a utility
easement in Lot 2 of Whites Place in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, as shown on attached Exhibit A,
previously filed as Instrument No. 10082-76, in
the office of the Recorder of Dubuque County,
Iowa; however, this Release in no way releases,
vacates, abandons, or discharges any other
easement shown in Lot 13 of West Ridge 2"'
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, filed in the
office of the Recorder of Dubuque County, Iowa,
as Instrument No. 10082-76.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15'" day of
March,2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nlchoison. Motion carried 7-0.
Markham moved that the rules be reinstated
limiting discussion to the Council. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
Boulder Slide of Eagle Point Bluff:
Communication from Carol Sui a and Charles
Winterwood, M.D., requesting that the City
Council direct the City Manager and staff to
investigate the latest boulder slide at Eagle Point
Bluff, presented and read. Connors moved to
receive and file the communication and have a
discussion. Markham seconded. Nicholson
stated that any conversation must take place in
Closed Session. No vote taken on the motion.
Nicholson moved to table discussion on this
matter. Seconded by Buol. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas-Buol, Duggan, Markham,
Nicholson. Nays-Cline, Connors, Michalski.
Presentation of Addy Award: City Manager
advising that the logo design for the Grand River
Center, created by McCullough Creative Group
and the City's Logo Design Committee, recently
took first place in the Elements of
Advertising/Logo category of the local American
Advertising Federation competition, commonly
known as the Addy Awards and the Logo Design
Committee to present the Addy Award to the
City of Dubuque, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-
O.
Sue Czeshinski and Sue Moran presented the
award to the Council.
East 9~ and East 11 th Street Connector:
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval of the renaming of the connector
between East 9th and East 11 th Streets to Elm
Street as requested by the City of Dubuque,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Naming a roadway designated
as West 911 Connector from East 9th Street to
East 11th Street to Elm Street, presented and
read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 17-04
AN ORDINANCE NAMING A ROADWAY
DESIGNATED AS WEST 911 CONNECTOR
FROM EAST 9TH STREET TO EAST 11TH
STREET TO ELM STREET
Whereas, the City Council desires to provide
uniform and appropriate addressing; and
Whereas, a roadway that was part of the
reconstruction of U.S. 61/151 physically
connects to East 91h Street and East 11'" Street
and to Elm Street to the north; and
Whereas, the roadway was designated as
West 911 Connector on plans of the U.S.
Highway 61/1515 Freeway Project; and
Whereas, the City Council desires to name this
roadway as Elm Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCiL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the roadway now designated
as West 911 Connector from East 9th Street to
East 11 th Street be hereinafter named Elm
Street.
Section 2. That the following parcels, as
shown on Exhibit A, be hereinafter named Elm
Street:
a. The east part of Lot 1-2-2 of City Lot 506
b. Lot 2-1-2 of City Lot 506
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c.The east part of the balance of Lot 2-2-2 of
City Lot 506
d. The east part of Lot 2-2-2 of City Lot 506
e. The east part of the balance of Lot 2-1 of
City Lot 506
f. The east part of Lot 2-1 of City Lot 506
g. Lot 2-1-1 of City Lot 506
h. The east part of City Lot 505B
i. Part of vacated 10th Street between Lot 2-
1-1 of City Lot 506 and Lot 2-2-3 of City Lot 505.
j. The east part of Lot 1-1-3 of City Lot 505
k.Lot 2-2-3 of City Lot 505
All in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
iowa in accordance with recorded plats thereof;
and
Section 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to endorse the
approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon
such street name, and to file notice of the
naming of said street with the Recorder, Auditor,
and City Assessor of Dubuque County, iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15'h day of
March 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 19th day of March, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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Buoi 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 and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
The following item was removed from the
Agenda at the request of the Historic
Preservation Commission: Warehouse Demo-
lition District. Historic Preservation Commission
recommending approval of the establishment of
a Warehouse Neighborhood Demolition District
and an Ordinance Amending Chapter 11
(Building Regulations) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by amending Section 11-
4(a) by creating the Warehouse Neighborhood
Demoiition District.
Alexander Company - Draft Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of a one-year
lease agreement with Alexander Company for
development of the former Dubuque Star
Brewery Building, presented and read. Cline
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-
O.
RESOLUTION NO. 122-04
APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT AND
LOAN AGREEMENT FOR THE FORMER
STAR BREWERY BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AND HISTORIC STAR
REDEVELOPMENT LLC
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) is the
owner of the former Star Brewery Building; and
Whereas, City has been negotiating with The
Alexander Company on the redevelopment of
the former Star Brewery Building by Historic Star
Redevelopment, LLC; and
Whereas, a proposed Lease Agreement and
Loan Agreement with Historic Star
Redevelopment LLC, copies of which are
attached hereto, have been tentatively agreed
upon by City and Historic Star Redeveiopment
LLC;and
Whereas, the City Council finds that entering
into the Lease Agreement and Loan Agreement
is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque
and its citizens.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE:
1. The attached form of Lease Agreement and
Loan Agreement are hereby approved.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the Lease Agreement and
Loan Agreement on behalf of the City of
Dubuque.
Passed and approved this 15th day of March,
2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Miller & Van Eaton and CBG Communications
- Cable Franchise Renewal: City Manager
recommending that the City execute letters of
engagement with the Miller & Van Eaton law firm
and CBG Communications, Inc. to expand the
scope of their services with regard to the cable
franchise renewal process, presented and
read. Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Cabie Franchise Fee Payment Analysis: City
Manager recommending approval' of a contract
with Lewis & Associates of Hollywood, Florida,
to conduct an analysis of Mediacom's franchise
fee payments to the City of Dubuque for
calendar years 2002 and 2003, presented and
read. Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Fremont Avenue Reconstruction: City
Manager recommending award of the contract
for the Fremont Avenue Reconstruction Project
to WC Stewart Construction Co., in the amount
of $739,421.63, presented and read. Cline
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moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-
O.
RESOLUTION NO. 123-04
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Fremont
Avenue Reconstruction Project pursuant to
Resolution No. 57-04 and notice to bidders
published in a newspaper published in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa on the 13th day of February,
2004.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 4'" day of March, 2004, and it
has been determined that the bid of WC Stewart
Construction Co. of Dubuque, Iowa, in the
amount of $739,421.63 was the lowest bid for
the furnishings of all labor and materials and
performing the work as provided for In the plans
and specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above improvement
be awarded to WC Stewart Construction Co.
and the Manager be and is hereby directed to
execute a contract on behalf of the City of
Dubuque for the complete performance of the
work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractor's bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to retum
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15'" day of
March, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Cierk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Fiscal Year 2005 Budget - Fee Ordinances:
City Manager recommending adoption of two
ordinances that were inadvertently left off of the
agenda for the Fiscal Year 2005 Budget public
hearing, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Amending the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Section 44-202 Fire
Sprinkler Service and Ordinance No. 19-04
Amending Section 32-337 of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Parking Meters
Fee Schedule, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 18-04
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE
OF ORDINANCES SECTION 44-202 FIRE
SPRINKLER SERVICE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 44-202 of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 44-202. Fire Sprinkler Service.
Customers who have fire sprinkler service shall
be billed for this service on monthly basis. The
monthly charge shall be as follows:
NUMBER OFMONTHL Y
HEADS CURRENT CHARGES
Up to 200 (minimum monthly charge)$
200 - 300.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $
300 - 400. .................. $
400 - 600. .................. $
600 - 800. .................. $
800 -1,000. ................ $
1,000 - 1,200. ................ $
1,200 - 1,400. .. .. . . . . .. . . .. ... $
1,400-1,600 ................. $
1,600 - 1,800. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. $
1,800 - 2,000 .. ............... $
2,000 - 2,200 .. . .. .. . .. . . .. .... $
2,200 - 2,400 .. .. . . .. . . . . .. ... $
2,400 - 2,600 .. .. .. .. .. . . .. . .. $
2,600 - 2,800. ................ $
2,800 - 3,000 . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $
3,000 - 3,500 . . . . . . .. . .. .. . ... $
Over 3,500 (for each additional 500
heads or fraction thereof. .. . . . $ 2.00
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect July
1,2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of March, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 19.04
AMENDING SECTION 32-337 OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES
PARKING METERS FEE SCHEDULE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 32-337 of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances in amended to
read as follows:
Regular Session, March 15,2004
Sec. 32-337. Fee Schedule.
Subject to the limitations provided in this
division, parking meters, when installed and
properly operated, shall show legal parking upon
and after deposit of United States coins in
accordance with the following schedule:
(1) One hour parking meters shall show legal
parking for fifty cents ($0.50) per hour, but not
more than a total of sixty (60) minutes at any
one time.
(2) Two (2) hour parking meters shall show
legal parking for fifty cents ($0.50) per hour, but
not more than a total of one hundred twenty
(120) minutes at anyone time.
(3) Four (4) hour parking meters shall show
legal parking for fifty cents ($0.50) per hour, but
not more than a total of four (4) hours at anyone
time.
(4) Ten (10) hour parking meters shall show
legal parking for twenty five cents ($0.25) per
hour, but not more than a total of ten (10) hours
at anyone time.
(5) Twenty (20) minute parking meters shall
show legal parking for seventy-five cents ($0.75)
per hour, but not more than a total of twenty (20)
minutes at anyone time.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect July
1,2004.
Passed, approved and adopted the 15th day of
March,2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of March, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1\ 3/19
Buol moved that the requirement that the
proposed Ordinances be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which they are to be finally
passed be suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinances.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Markham commented on the proposed Alliant
Electric Co. increase and questioned if it was
appropriate to have Staff send a letter to the
Iowa Utility Board in opposition.
Michalski requested that citizens do not send
anonymous letters to the City Council.
At 7:41 P.M. Nicholson moved to go into
Closed Session - Pending Litigation - Chapter
21.5(1 )(c) 2003 Code of Iowa. Seconded by
Buoi. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
At 8:14 P.M. Council reconvened stating staff
had been given proper direction.
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There being no further business, Buol moved
to adjourn. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
1\ 3/24
2004
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