2004 September Council Proceedings
Regular Session, September 7,2004
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DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session, Tuesday,
September 7, 2004
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Buol (via telephone), Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson (via telephone), City
Manager Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel
Lindahl.
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 Reverend John
Hulsizer, Dubuque Law Enforcement Center
Chaplain Coordinator.
Mayor Duggan swore in Mayor Pro-Tem John
Markham.
Proclamations: "Public Safety Memonal Day"
received by Reverend John Hulsizer
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport
Commission of 7/26; City Councii of 8/16;
Community Development Advisory Commission
of 8/11: Electrical Code Board of 819; Housing
Code Appeals Board of 7/20; Housing
Commission of 7/27; Housing Commission Trust
Fund Committee of 8/19; Human Rights
Commission of 7/12; Library Board of 7/22; Park
and Recreation Commission of 8/10, presented
and read. Markham moved that the minutes be
received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Printed Council Proceedings for June and July,
2004, presented and read. Markham moved that
the proceedings be received and filed and
approved as printed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Proofs of publication of City Council
Proceedings of August 2 and 16, 2004,
presented and read. Markham moved that the
proofs be received and filed. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Notice of Claims/Suits: City of Asbury vs. City
Development Board and City of Dubuque; Jesse
A. Brenner for property damage and personal
injury; David Danielson (for son Timothy
Danielson) for personal injury; Connie Gibbs for
vehicle damage; Nicole Munson for vehicle
damage, presented and read. Markham moved
that the claims and suits be referred to the Legal
Staff for investigation and report. Seconded by
Connors. 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: David
Danielson for personal injury; Paul Ernst for
vehicle damage, presented and read. Markham
moved that the communication be received and
filed and concurred. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending deniai of
the claims of Sarah J. Merges for vehicle
damage and Ryan M. Beyer for vehicle damage,
presented and read. Markham moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending that the
claim of Nicole Munson for vehicle damage be
referred to Horsfield Construction, Inc.,
presented and read. Markham moved that the
communication be received and filed and
concurred. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of a Program
Agreement, required by the Iowa Department of
Economic Development (IDED), between the
City of Dubuque, Dubuque Main Street, Ltd.,
and IDED, presented and read. Markham
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved recommendation. Seconded
by Connors. 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's Lead Hazard Reduction
Program is currently performing on or ahead of
schedule, presented and read. Markham moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Iowa Department of Economic Development:
Communication from the Iowa Department of
Economic Development advising that the City's
Local Housing Assistance Program (LHAP) has
been administered in substantial compliance
with financial and program requirements,
presented and read. Markham moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
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Arts and Cultural Organizations:
Communications from Sister Michelle Nemmers,
OSF, Ed Babka, and Cynthia Nelms-Byrne in
support of the City funding $250,000 for cultural
organizations in the City, presented and read.
Markham moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Radford Road and Pennsylvania Avenue -
Sidewalks: Communication from Mary Janice
Giesler requesting that the City require
sidewalks on all sides of Radford Road and
Pennsylvania Road, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and referred to the City
Manager. Seconded by Markham. Motion
carried 7-0.
"No Parking" Request: Petition from residents
on Alpine Street and Nevada Street requesting a
"No Parking" sign in the alley that extends from
Alpine to Nevada, presented and read. Cline
moved that the communication be received and
filed and referred to the City Manager.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Legal Department Intern: Communication from
Angela Wilson, Legal Department Intern,
thanking the City for the opportunity to work as a
legal intern, presented and read. Markham
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Vision Iowa: Communication of Mayor Terry
Duggan to Michael Gartner, Chairman of the
Vision Iowa Board, requesting an extension for
completion of some components of the City's
Vision Iowa Agreement, presented and read.
Markham moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Designation of City Representative for FEMA
Assistance: City Manager recommending that he
be designated as the City's representative for
FEMA assistance for the severe storms and
flooding that began on May 21, 2004, presented
and read. Markham moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 335-04
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY
MANAGER AS THE CITY OF DUBUQUE'S
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR
SIGNING AND FILING DOCUMENTS TO
OBTAIN FEDERAUSTATE FINANCE
ASSISSTANCE UNDER THE DISASTER
RELIEF ACT
Whereas, the City of Dubuque received a
Presidential Declaration as a disaster area as
the result of severe storms and flooding
beginning May 21,2004; and,
Whereas, the State of Iowa requires the City of
Dubuque to designate a representative for
purpose of obtaining Federal/State finance
assistance under the Disaster Relief Act (PL 93-
288, as amended) or otherwise available from
the President's Disaster Relief Fund and the
Code of Iowa, Chapter 29C.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby
designated to be the City of Dubuque's
Authorized Representative for the purpose of
obtaining Federal/State finance assistance
under the Disaster Relief Act or otherwise
available from the President's Disaster Relief
Fund and Iowa Code Chapter 29C. The
Finance Director is authorized and directed to
provide information in these matters.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7'" day
of September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Tyler Road - Acceptance of Warranty Deed:
City Manager recommending acceptance of a
warranty deed from Dubuque Community
School District for a right-of-way purchase on
Tyler Road, presented and read. Markham
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 336-04
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CONVEYANCE
OF LOT A OF BLOCK 8 IN METTEL.LINK
ADDITION IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, the City of Dubuque entered into an
Acquisition Agreement with the Dubuque
Community School District pursuant to which the
Dubuque Community School District agreed to
convey Lot A of Block 8 in Mettel-Link Addition
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa,
as shown on the Acquisition Piat thereof; and
Whereas, the Dubuque Community School
District has executed a conveyance of said
property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts,
and consents to the Warranty Deed from the
Dubuque Community School District, copies of
which are attached hereto, as acquired by Iowa
Code Section 569.7.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized
and directed to execute and acknowledge on
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behall of the City of Dubuque any instruments in
connection herewith.
Passed, adopted and approved this 7'" day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Racing Association: Communication
of Mayor Terry Duggan to the Dubuque Racing
Association Executive Committee requesting
that consideration be given to allocating a
portion of the anticipated increase in grant
dollars toward annual operating support of arts
and cultural organizations, presented and read.
Markham moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Iowa Highway 32 (Southwest Arterial) - Phase
I Consultant Selection: City Manager
recommending approval of the selection of Earth
Tech, Inc., partnered with Durrant Architects, as
the consultant for the Iowa Highway 32
(Southwest Arterial) Phase I - Preliminary
Engineering Design Services project, presented
and read.
Tony Zelinskas spoke requesting that WHKS
Engineering be chosen as the consultant or to
table this matter.
Questions were raised about the criterion used
for the scoring process. Discussion was held on
concerns about the use of a construction
contractor on the design team.
Michalski moved that this matter be tabled to
the next Council Meeting in order to resolve the
question of having a construction contractor on
the design team. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
Dubuque: Your Hometown, Your Future
Campaign: City Manager recommending
approval of the expenditure of $4,425 per year
for five years out of UDAG funds for the
Dubuque: Your Hometown, Your Future
campaign, presented and read. Markham moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 337.04
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
"DUBUQUE: YOUR HOMETOWN. YOUR
FUTURE." INITIATIVE AND PLEDGING
$4,425 PER YEAR FOR FIVE YEARS TO THE
PROMOTION OF THE PROGRAM
Whereas, the Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation, the Dubuque Area Chamber of
Commerce, the Iowa Department of Workforce
Development have launched "DUBUQUE, Your
Hometown, Your Future", and
Whereas, this initiative will assist in attracting
former Dubuque residents to jobs in Dubuque
and provide all job seekers with a single user
friendly site, and
Whereas, Workforce Development is a critical
part of the City's Economic Development efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
1. The City of Dubuque hereby supports
and endorses the "DUBUQUE, Your
Hometown. Your Future" initiative.
2. The City of Dubuque pledges $4,425
per year to the initiative for a period of
five years.
3. The City Manager is hereby directed to
post all job openings of the City of
Dubuque on the web site used in the
initiative: AccessDubuqueJobs.com.
Passed and approved this 7~ day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Transportation Bill: City Manager
recommending approval to send letters of
concern to Congressman Nussle and Senator
Grassley about objectionable language
contained in the proposed federal Transportation
Bill, presented and read. Markham moved that
the communication be received and filed and
approved. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7-0.
Dubuque Area Industrial Development
Corporation - Amendment to Development
Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of a Second Amendment to the
Development Agreement with Dubuque Area
Industrial Development Corporation (DAIDC)
which allows the current tax increment financing
benefits accruing to DAIDC to be assigned to its
successor or assigns (in this case, Walter
Development, LLC), presented and read.
Markham moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 338-04
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
SECOND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH DUBUQUE AREA
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORA.
TION
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, after public hearing, duly
adopted an Urban Renewal Plan (the Plan) for
the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District (the District); and
Whereas, the Plan provides that the City may
undertake special financing activities, including
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loans or grants to private developers, to meet
the objectives of the Plan and to encourage the
development of the District; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined, in
accordance with Section 15A.1 of the Iowa
Code, that DUBUQUE AREA INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION and
subsequent owners of the property are qualified
to receive such loan or grant assistance subject
to certain employment obligations; and
Whereas, a Second Amendment to
Development Agreement, hereto attached and
by this reference made a part hereof, sets forth
the terms and conditions of the disbursement of
Economic Development Grants to the
DUBUQUE AREA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP-
MENT CORPORATION or to its successors or
assigns.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA: '
Section 1. That the Second Amendment to
Development Agreement by and between the
City of Dubuque and DUBUQUE AREA
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORA-
TION, attached hereto, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to execute, on
behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, said
Second Amendment to Development
Agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
September 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7.0.
Five Flags Center Renovation - Request for
Proposals: City Manager recommending
approval of the issuance of a Request for
Proposals for the Five Flags Center Renovation
Project, presented and read. Markham moved
that the communication be received and filed
and approved recommendation. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Mary Huseman vs. City of Dubuque, et al:
Corporation Counsel advising that the Mary
Huseman vs. City of Dubuque case has been
dismissed, presented and read. Markham
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Response to NPDES: City Manager
recommending approval of a proposed process
to respond to the State's "draft" National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permit, presented and read. Markham
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved recommendation. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Request for Easement: Communication from
Vernon C. Van Cleve, 2542 Marywood Drive,
requesting the City grant him an easement to
gain access to the back yards at 2538, 2542 and
2544 Marywood Drive, presented and read.
Markham moved that the communication be
received and filed and referred to the City
Manager. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7-0.
Arboretum Drive - Sidewalks: Communication
of John and Doris Kivlahan submitting a petition
requesting that the City remove the requirement
for sidewalks on the north side of Arboretum
Drive and 32°0 Street to Honeysuckle Lane,
presented and read. Markham moved that the
communication be received and filed and
referred to the City Manager. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Business License Refund: Request of Jymie
M. Lyons, Jym's Bar, for a refund of his cigarette
license in the amount of $75.00, presented and
read. Markham moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved refund.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Business Licenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 339.04
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the following having complied with the
provisions of law relating to the sale of
Cigarettes within the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be
granted a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette
Papers within said City.
RENEWAL
One Flight Up One Flight Up 44 Main St
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 340-04
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.
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CLASS "CO BEER PERMIT
Downtown Eagle, Inc. Eagle Country Market+
(Sunday Sale) 1800 Elm St
Liberty Station LLC Phillips 66/Arby's+
(Sunday Sale) 10 S. Main St
5-Point Mart 5-Point Mart+
(Sunday Sale) 405 Rhomberg Av
Family Mart, Inc. Family Mart+
(Sunday Sale) 3201 Central Av
Mulgrew Oil Co Asbury Amoco Foodshop+
(Sunday Sale) 3300 Asbury Rd
RKM, LLC Ron's Smokes/Beverage+
(Sunday Sale) 1701 JFK Rd
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 341-04
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
David Erickson Lucky 13 Tap+(Sunday
Sale) 385 E 13thSt
CLASS "B" WINE
Downtown Eagle, Inc. Eagle Country
Market 1800 Elm St
CLASS "C" BEER/LIQUOR LlCENSE5- DAY
SPECIAL EVENT
Carlos O'Kelly's Inc Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican
Café Miller Riverview Park
Passed, approved and adopted this 7TH day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Railroad Avenue - Request to Vacate: City
Manager recommending that a public hearing be
set for September 20, 2004 to consider a
request from Hy-Vee to vacate a portion of
Railroad Avenue, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 342-04
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
CITY INTEREST IN LOT 1A OF EAGLES
PLACE IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, HY-VEE, Inc. has requested the
vacating of Raiiroad Avenue from Locust Street
to Harrison Street; and
Whereas, IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC has
prepared and submitted to the City Council a
plat showing the vacated portion of Railroad
Avenue from Locust Street to Harrison Street
and assigned lot number thereto, which
hereinafter shall be known and described as Lot
1A of Eagies Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa;
and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has determined that this
Railroad Avenue from Locust Street to Harrison
Street is no longer required for public use,
except for relocation of utilities, and vacating
and sale of said street known as Lot 1A of
Eagles 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 Lot 1A of Eagles Place
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the conveyance of Lot 1A of
Eagles Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to
HY-VEE, Inc. be contingent upon the payment of
$117,000, plus platting, pubiication and filing
fees.
Section 3. The relocation of all utilities affected
by the vacating of Railroad Avenue from Locust
Street to Harrison Street be engineered,
constructed, and inspected at the expense of
HY-VEE, Inc. in accordance with the City of
Dubuque Standards and Specifications.
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
published in the manner as prescribed b~ law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7" day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
and further set this for public hearing on 9120/04
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 Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Associates Drive - Request to Vacate: City
Manager recommending that a public hearing be
set for September 20, 2004 to consider a
request from THE CU-LlNK, Inc., to vacate a
portion of Associates Drive abutting Lot 8 of
Medical Associates Subdivision No.2,
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presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 343-04
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
CITY INTEREST IN LOT 8A OF MEDICAL
ASSOCIATES SUBDIVISION NO.2,
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, THE CU LINK, Inc. has requested
the vacating of a portion of Associates Drive
abutting Lot 8 of Medical Associates Subdivision
No.2; and
Whereas, IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC has
prepared and submitted to the City Council a
plat showing the vacated portion of Associates
Drive abutting Lot 8 of Medical Associates
Subdivision No.2 and assigned lot number
thereto, which hereinafter shall be known and
described as Lot 8A of Medical Associates
Subdivision No.2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa;
and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, iowa has determined that this portion
of Associates Drive abutting Lot 8 of Medical
Associates Subdivision No.2 is no longer
required for public use, except for utility
easements as noted, and vacating and sale of
said portions of alleys and streets known as Lot
8A of Medical Associates Subdivision No.2 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 Lot 8A of Medical
Associates Subdivision No.2 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the conveyance of Lot 8A of
Medical Associates Subdivision No.2 in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa to the THE CU LINK, Inc. be
contingent upon the payment of $6,231 plus
platting, publication and filing fees.
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 lines 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
published in the manner as prescribed b~ law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7" day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
and further set this for public hearing on 9120/04
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 Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Amendment: City
Manager recommending that a public hearing be
set for September 20, 2004 to consider the first
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2005 budget,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 344-04
SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 2005 BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, Iowa Code Section 384.16 provides
that the City Council shall set a time and place
for a public hearing on amendments to the
budget and publish notice before the hearing as
provided in iowa Code Section 362.3.
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 proposed Amendment No.1
to the Fiscal Year 2005 budget for the City of
Dubuque at the Carnegie Stout Public Library
Auditorium, 360 West 11th Street, Dubuque,
Iowa, on Monday, September 20, 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, together with
the required budget information.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
September 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
setting the date for the public hearing on
Amendment No.1 to the Fiscal Year 2005
budget for the City of Dubuque and this date be
9120/04 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 Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
2004 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG Project
#2: City Manager recommending initiation of the
bidding process for the 2004 Curb Ramp
Installation - CDBG Project #2 and that a public
hearing be set for September 20, 2004,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 345.04
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 2004 Curb
Ramp Installation - CDBG Project No.2, in the
estimated amount $44,755.70 are hereby
approved and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this 7'h day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 346-04
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 2004 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG
Project No.2.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a public hearing will be held on the 20~
day of September, 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 7'h day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michaiski moved adoption of the Resolution
and further set the date of hearing on plans and
specifications for 9/20/04 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
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 347-04
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the 2004 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG
Project No.2 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 14~ day of September, 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 8:30 p.m. on the 20'h day of
September, 2004.
Passed, adopted and approved this 7'h day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Northwest Arterial Fiber Optics Conduit
Project: City Manager recommending initiation
of the bidding process for the Northwest Arterial
Fiber Optics Project and that a public hearing be
set for October 4, 2004, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 348-04
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 Northwest
Arterial Fiber Optics Conduit Project, in the
estimated amount $186,998.63 are hereby
approved and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this 7'h day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 349.04
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 pians, specifications,
and form of contract and placed same on file in
the office of the City Clerk for public inspection
of the Northwest Arterial Fiber Optics Conduit
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 4~
day of October, 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 7'h day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resoiution
and set date of hearing on plans and
specifications for 10/4/04 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
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 350-04
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the Northwest Arterial Fiber Optics
Conduit 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 generai 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 23'" day of September, 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 4~ day of October,
2004.
Passed, adopted and approved this 7'h day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7.0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council
regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Civic Center Commission (One unexpired 3-
year term through 6/29/06)
Applicants: Brian D. Hutchins, Bryce Parks No
one spoke.
Housing Advisory Trust Fund Committee (One
3-year term through 917107 - Term of J. Walsh)
Applicant: John V. Walsh No one spoke.
Mechanical Code Board (Three 3-year terms
through 3/16/07 - Terms of Kelly, Papin and one
vacancy)
Applicants: Chuck Bandy, David Cleek,
Michael P. Keliy, Sean O'Malley, Paul Papin
(also on Piumbing Board) No one spoke.
Appointments to the following Boards /
Commissions:
Housing Commission (Three 3-year terms
through 8/17/07 - Terms of Eddy, Kapler and
Schwendinger):
Applicants: Char Eddy, David J. Kapler,
Dorothy Schwendinger, OSF
Michalski moved that Char Eddy, David J.
Kapler and Dorothy Schwendinger, OSF, be
reappointed to the Housing Commission for
three year terms which will expire 8/17/07.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Michalski moved to suspend the rules allow
anyone present to speak. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider acceptance of the 2004 Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant award and City
Manager recommending approval, presented
and read. Markham moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by Cline.
Motion carried 7.0.
Villa Street Retaining Wall 2004
Reconstruction Project: Proof of publication on
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notice of hearing to consider the Villa Street
Retaining Wall 2004 Reconstruction Project and
City Manager recommending award of the
contract to WC Stewart Construction Company
in the amount of $283,952.79, presented and
read. Cline moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 351-04
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 28'h day of July, 2004, plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were fiied with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the Villa Street Retaining Wall 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 7~ day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 352.04
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Villa Street
Retaining Wall - 2004 Reconstruction Project
pursuant to Resolution No. 312-04 and notice to
bidders published in a newspaper published in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 6th day of
August, 2004.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 26'h day of August, 2004, and it
has been determined that the bid of WC Stewart
Construction of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of
$283,952.79 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 and the
Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a
contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the
complete performance of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractor's bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7'h day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer Extension
Project: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
to consider the Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer
Extension Project and City Manager
recommending award of the contract to
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., in the amount of
$217,100.85, presented and read. Cline moved
that the proof and communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 353-04
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 28'h day of July, 2004, plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the Port of Dubuque Storm Sewer
Improvements - Phase IV 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 7~ day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 354-04
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Port of Dubuque
Storm Sewer Improvements - Phase IV
pursuant to Resolution No. 315-04 and notice to
bidders published in a newspaper published in
the City of Dubuque, iowa on the 6'h day of
August, 2004.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 26'h day of August, 2004, and it
has been determined that the bid of Tschiggfrie
Excavating Co. of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount
of $217,100.85 was the lowest bid for the
furnishings of all labor and materials and
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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 Tschiggfrie Excavating Co. and
the Manager be and is hereby directed to
execute a contract on behalf of the City of
Dubuque for the complete performance of the
work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractor's bond the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7'h day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Cierk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Heron Pond Fishing Pier Construction Project:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider the Heron Pond Fishing Pier
Construction Project and City Manager
recommending award of the contract to
Dubuque Barge and Fleeting Service Company
(d/b/a Newt Marine Service), in the amount of
$49,021.02, presented and read. Markham
moved that the proof and communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 355-04
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, on the 2nd day of August, 2004,
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the Heron Pond Fishing Pier
Installation 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, approved and adopted this 7th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resoiution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 356-04
AWARDING CONTRACT
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Heron Pond
Fishing Pier Installation Project pursuant to
Resolution No. 318-04, and notice to bidders
published in a newspaper published in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, on the 27th day of August,
2004.
WHEREAS, said sealed proposals were
opened and read on the 26th day of August,
2004, and it has been determined that the bid of
Dubuque Barge And Fleeting (Dba Newt Marine
Service) in the amount 01$49,021.02 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 DUBUQUE BARGE AND
FLEETING (DBA NEWT MARINE SERVICE),
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 contracto(s bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Michalski moved to reinstate the rules
limiting discussion to Council. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
Eagle Point Park Bluffs: Communication from
SA Sutton regarding the Eagle Point Park
Bluffs; communication from John A. Brennan,
M.D., requesting that he be considered for
membership on an ad hoc committee to look into
the long-range solution to the Eagle Point Bluff
issue; submission of material from Richard
Vorwald regarding the Eagle Point Bluff,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Downtown Conservation District - Historic
Preservation Commission: Communication from
the Historic Preservation Commission
requesting that the City Council keep the
buiidings proposed for demolition in the
Regular Session, September 1,2004
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Downtown Neighborhood Conservation District
and to amend the conservation district
regulations to allow government units needing
land to submit different information on the site
selection process, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and referred to the City
Manager and Staff to examine the proposal and
bring back with a recommendation. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Downtown Conservation District - Dubuque
Community School District (Second Reading):
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 (Building
Regulations) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances regarding the Downtown
Neighborhood Conservation District, presented
and read. Markham 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 Buol. Motion failed
due to lack of % vote: Yeas-Buol, Connors,
Duggan, Markham, Nicholson. Nays-Cline,
Michalski.
John Burgart, Superintendent of the Dubuque
Community Schools, spoke stressing the
numerous formal and informal meetings where
citizens could provide input about this issue.
Council questioned various specifics of the
new Prescott School building.
Buol moved that this be the second reading of
the Ordinance. Seconded by Markham.
Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Buol,
Cline, Connors, Duggan, Markham, Nicholson.
Nays-Michalski.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission
Ordinance: City Manager recommending
approval of an ordinance establishing an Arts
and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
An ordinance amending the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by adopting a new Chapter
8 Arts and Cultural Affairs Establishing the Arts
and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission,
presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 64-04
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING A NEW
CHAPTER 8 ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
ESTABLISHING THE ARTS AND CULTURAL
AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by adopting the
following new chapter:
Chapter 8
Arts And Cultural Affairs
Article I General
Sec. 8-1 - 8-10. (Reserved)
Article II Arts and Cu~ural Affairs Advisory
Commission
Sec. 8-11. Created:
There is hereby created the Arts and Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission to have such
powers and responsibilities as hereinafter
provided.
Sec. 8-12. Mission:
The mission of the Commission is to build the
community of Dubuque through arts and cultural
programs by developing visibility, funding,
audiences, information and partnerships.
Sec. 8-13. Goals:
The goals of the Commission shall be as
follows:
(1) To promote, educate and create
awareness for arts and cu~ural activities in the
Dubuque Community;
(2) To develop and increase the market for
arts and cultural activities in the Dubuque
Community;
(3) To facilitate and convene partnerships for
arts and cultural activities in the Dubuque
Community; and
(4) To develop funding options and allocate
budgeted funding for arts and cultural activities
in the Dubuque Commun~y.
Sec. 8-14. Purpose:
The purpose of the Arts and Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission shall be to plan, promote
and encourage programs to further public
awareness of, accessibility to, participation in
and support for the artistic and cultural
development of the city and to make
recommendations to the City Council regarding
the establishment of arts and cultural policies
and programs, the expenditure of budgeted City
funds on arts and cultural activities and the
implementation of programs for arts and cu~ure.
Sec. 8-15. Powers:
The Commission shall have the following
powers:
To act in an advisory capacity to the City
Council in all matters pertaining to the arts and
cultural environment of the City:
To hold regular public meetings and maintain a
written record of its proceedings;
To make recommendations to the City Council
on the allocation of budgeted city funding for arts
programs and services;
To recommend to the City Council applications
and solicitations for grant, gifts and donations
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from individuals, groups, organizations and
agencies, both private and public, for any
purpose consistent with the purposes of the
Commission;
To make recommendations to the City Council
regarding city sponsorship of public programs to
further the deveiopment of public awareness of
and accessibility to arts and culture programs
and activities;
At the request of the Cny Council, to work with
area organizations on broad community issues
in which a cultural perspective is relevant and
desirable; and
To engage in comprehensive planning for the
cultural development of the City.
Sec. 8-16. Cooperation With Other Agencies:
The Commission shall cooperate with the
Dubuque Cultural Alliance and other groups
interested in the promotion and implementation
of arts and cultural activities which are in the
best interest of the city.
Sec. 8-17. Solicitation And Acceptance Of
Donations:
The Commission may solicit and otherwise
accept donations and gifts of money, personal
and real property and personal services on
behalf of the city. All such donations and gifts
received shall become the property of the city for
the general use of support of arts and cultural
programs of the city as determined by the City
Council unless such items have been
designated by the donor for specific purposes.
Sec. 8.18. Membership, Appointment:
(a) The Commission shall comprise seven (7)
members. The initial term of four of the
members shall be for three years and the initial
term of three of the members shall be two years.
Thereafter, all terms shall be three (3) years.
The expiration date for all terms of office shall be
June 30 of the appropriate year.
(b) Four members of the Commission shall
have significant knowledge and demonstrated
interest in one or more areas of the arts
including music, dance, literature, visual arts,
theater, folk arts, media arts, design, arts
education or be a member of the Dubuque
Cultural Alliance. Two members shall be from
the business and professional community, one
of who lives or works in the Cultural and
Entertainment district. One member shall be at-
large who lives or works outside the Cultural and
Entertainment district.
(c) Vacancies caused by death, resignation or
otherwise shall be promptly filled by the City
Council for the unexpired term of office.
Sec. 8-19. Attendance:
(a) Members of the Commission shall attend
at least two-thirds (2/3) of all regularly scheduled
and held meetings within any consecutive twelve
(12) month period. If any member fails to attend
such prescribed number of meetings, it shall be
grounds for the Commission to recommend to
the City Council that the position be declared
vacant and a replacement appointed.
(b) The attendance of all Commission
members shall be entered upon the minutes of
all meetings by the secretary.
Sec. 8-20. Compensation:
Members of the Commission shall serve
without compensation except for reimbursement
of necessary expenses.
Sec. 8-21. Organization:
At the initial meeting of the Commission and at
the first meeting in July of each year, the
Commission shall elect a chairperson, a vice-
chairperson and a secretary to serve one-year
terms of office. All officers shall be eligible to
serve successive terms of office.
Sec. 8-22. Meetings:
(a) The Commission shall hold a minimum of
six meetings a year. Meeting shall be held on
the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
(b) Special meetings may be called by the
chairperson or at the written request of three (3)
members.
(c) All meetings shall be called and held in
conformance with the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
(d) A copy of the minutes of all regular and
special meetings of the Commission shall be
filed with the City Council within ten (10) working
days after each such meeting.
(e) Four (4) members of the Commission shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. The affirmative vote of at least four (4)
members shall be necessary for the adoption of
any resolution.
Sec. 8-23. Rules And Regulations:
The Commission shall adopt such rules and
regulations to govern its internal organization
and procedure as it may deem necessary and
which are not in conflict with this Chapter or this
Code of Ordinances. Copies of such rules and
regulations upon their adoption shall
immediately be provided to the City Council.
Sec. 8-24. Administrative And Other City
Policies:
All administrative, personnel, accounting,
budgetary and procurement policies of the city
shall govern the Commission in all of its
operations.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7'" day of
September, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
Newspaper the 15~ day of September, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
1t 9/15
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
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consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Paradise Hills 20d Addition - Final Piat: City
Manager recommendin,9 approval of the finai
plat of Paradise Hills 2" Addition, presented and
read. Cline moved that the communication be
received and fiied. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 357.04
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF PARADISE HILLS 2ND ADDITION IN
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City
Clerk a final plat of Paradise Hills 2nd Addition;
and
Whereas, the preliminary plat has been
examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission
and has its approval endorsed thereon, with the
waiver of Article IV, Design and Improvement
Standards of the Subdivision Regulations,
except for Section 42-19, Blocks and Lots and
Section 42-20(g) Street Grades; and
Whereas, said final 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 the City Council hereby waives
Article IV, Design and Improvement Standards
of the Subdivision Regulations, except Section
42-19, Blocks and Lots and Section 42-20(g)
Street Grades.
Section 2. That the final piat of Paradise Hills
2"d 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 construct street improvements and storm
sewers in accordance with improvement plans
approved by the City Engineer and certified
upon completion by a professional engineer
licensed by the State of Iowa.
b) To maintain the street improvements and
storm sewers constructed as part of Paradise
Hills 20d Addition, until such time as a
homeowners association is formed and is
responsible for maintenance of the same.
Section 3. That in the event Roger Schuelier
fails to execute the acceptance within 180 days
after the date of this Resolution, the provisions
hereof shall be null and void and the approval of
the plat shall not be effective.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7'h day of
September 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Prohibition of Building Permits: City Manager
recommending approval of an amendment to the
Code of Ordinances prohibiting the issuance of
building permits during consideration of a
rezoning or text amendments, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance amending Section 11-3 Building
Regulations of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by adding language to prohibit
building permit issuance during consideration of
a zoning reclassification or text amendment to
the zoning or subdivision ordinances, presented
and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 65.04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.3
BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
ADDING LANGUAGE TO PROHIBIT
BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE DURING
CONSIDERATION OF A ZONING
RECLASSIFICATION OR TEXT AMENDMENT
TO THE ZONING OR SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
Ordinance) and Section 42 (Subdivision
Regulations) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by, to wit:
Section 11-3. Permit Issuance Prohibited
during Consideration of a Zoning
Reclassification or Text Amendment to the
Zoning or Subdivision Ordinances.
The building official of the city is hereby
prohibited from issuing a building permit for real
property for which action has been initiated for a
change in the zoning classification of the
property or a text amendment of the Zoning or
Subdivision Ordinances. The prohibition shall
be from the date of the filing of the application
with the planning services department until the
date of final action of the city council upon such
zoning reclassification or text amendment,
including publication as provided by law where
the reclassification or amendment is adopted by
city council.
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Legal
Department of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 7'h day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
Newspaper the 15~ day of September, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, 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 Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Zoning Ordinance Update Process: City
Manager recommending approval of the process
to be used for the Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance update, presented and read.
Markham moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
National League of Cities Delegate:
Communication from the National League of
Cities requesting appointment of a voting
delegate and alternate voting delegate for the
upcoming Congress of Cities, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed and appointed Council
Member Nicholson as the delegate with Council
Member Markham as the alternate delegate.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 1-0.
There being no further business, Michalski
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:34
P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Special Session, September 13,
2004
Council met in special session at 4:10 p.m. at
the Grand River Center
Present: Council Members Buol, Cline,
Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson via
telephone, City Manager Michael Van Milligen,
Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl
Mayor Duggan absent at roll call but arrived at
4:40 p.m.
Mayor Pro-Tem Markham read the call and
stated this is a special session of the City
Council called for the purpose of conducting a
goal setting session.
The City Council reviewed the 2003 -.2004
Performance Report and identified the major
challenges for the next five years and for the
agenda for next twelve to eighteen months. A
discussion was held based upon the goals
developed the previous year with regard to what
had been accomplished toward achievement of
those goals and what needed to be added or
deleted to the goals in order to determine the
City's Action Agenda for 2004 - 2006.
There being no further business, upon motion
meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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City Clerk
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DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Special Session, September 14,
2004
Council met in special session at 4:00 p.m. at
the Grand River Center
Present: Council Members Buol, Cline,
Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson
(electronically), City Manager Van Milligen;
Corporation Counsel Lindahl
Absent: Mayor Duggan absent at roll call but
arrived at 5:05 p.m.
Mayor Pro-Tem Markham read the call and
stated this is a special session of the City
Council called for the purpose of conducting a
goal setting session.
The City Council reviewed their Policy Agenda
for 2004 - 2006 and identified policy issues and
actions necessary for each targeted goal. The
Council established the Policy Agenda 2004 -
2006 as: Top Priority Action Items - Southwest
Arterial: Opportunity Iowa; Stormwater
ManagemenVBee Branch Creek Restoration;
Street Improvement Program; Arts Policy and
Funding; High Priority Action Items - EastlWest
Corridor Study; Air Service and Emplanement
Strategy; NPDES Approval and Erosion Policy;
Annexation: Study and Policy Development;
Newly Annexed Areas: Plan, Zoning, Services;
Water and Sewer Services to New
Developments in Growth Area; Property
Maintenance Cases.
The City Council established the Management
Agenda for 2004 - 2006 as: Mediacom
Franchise Agreement; Zoning Ordinance:
Update; Adams Company Relocation
Completion; Collective Bargaining Negotiations
(5); Incident Tracking System; Healthcare Cost
Containment Strategy and Action; Federal
Strategy; Dubuque Industrial Center West -
Phase III: Gaming Agreement; Star Brewery;
Waterworks ParkiPyatigorsk Park; State
Strategy. Major Projects for 2004 - 2005 were
identified as Municipai Services Center Project,
Landscape Gateway Projects, and Pedestrian
Signage Project.
There being no further business, upon motion
meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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City Clerk
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DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session, September 20,
2004
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Buol, Cline, Connors, Michalski, Nicholson (via
telephone), City Manager Van Milligen,
Corporation Counsel Lindahl.
Absent: Council Member Markham
Invocation was given by Sf. Joy Peterson,
President of the Sisters of the Presentation
Proclamations: Constitution Week (September
17-23, 2004) received by Eileen Coursey; and
Crop Walk Day in Dubuque (October 3, 2004)
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council
of 9/7 and 9/13; Transit Board of 5/13; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 9/1, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the minutes be
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 6-0.
Finance Director submitting the City of
Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending
August 31,2004 (on file in City Clerk's Office),
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Printed City Council Proceedings of August,
2004, presented and read. Michalski moved that
the proceedings be received and filed and
approved as printed. Seconded by Cline.
Motion carried 8-0.
Library Board of Trustees Update from
meeting of September 2, 2004, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Cline.
Motion carried 6-0.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Milt Avenarius for
property damage; Mike Bisdorf for property
damage; Lisa Brissey for vehicle damage:
Theresa Holland for vehicle damage; Jeff Hoyne
for vehicle damage; Ferdinand Krawczuk for
vehicle damage; Peak Financial Partners vs.
City of Dubuque Housing Services et al; Jeff
Reuter for property damage, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the claims and suits
be received and filed and referred to Legal for
investigation.
carried 6-0.
Seconded by Cline.
Motion
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: William
Brenner for personal injury; Lisa Brissey for
vehicle damage; Constance Gibbs for vehicle
damage; Ferdinand Krawczuk for vehicle
damage; and Jeff Reuter for property damage,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed and
concurred. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried
6-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending that the
claim of Theresa Holland for vehicle damage be
referred to WC Stewart Construction, Inc.,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed and
concurred. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried
6-0.
Arts and Culture Funding: Communications
from Jennie Bailey, Executive Director of the
Iowa Museum Association; Ron Schardt, 3610
Hillcrest Road; John Duggleby, McFarland,
Wisconsin; Randy Etheredge, Trustee -
Dubuque Museum of Art; John Schmidt, Vice
President - Dubuque Museum of Art; Bob
Woodward, Woodward Communications; Randy
Lengeling, 1165 Arrowhead Drive; Paul
Hemmer, 2375 Simpson; William Intrilligator,
Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, in support of
funding for the Arts and Culture organizations,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 329:
Communication from Wayne Strohmeyer,
President pf Amalgamated Transit Union Local
329, regarding benefits for part-time Keyline bus
drivers, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Stipulation of Settlement: Corporation Counsel
submitting the Stipulation of Settlement of two
tax assessment appeals, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 6-0.
State Historical Society of Iowa:
Communication from the State Historical Society
of Iowa advising that the West Eleventh Street
Historic District and Langworthy Historic District
have been listed in the National Register of
Historic Places effective August 12, 2004,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
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communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Royal Oaks Condominium Project: City
Manager submitting information on the amount
of public input the City has received regarding
the Royal Oaks Condominium Project,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Francine Banwarth spoke requesting a public
hearing, citing taxpayer's money spent on this
study.
Michalski moved to receive and file the
communication and set a public hearing to
discuss plans to repair the bluff. Seconded by
Cline. Motion failed due to the following vote:
Yeas-Michalski, Cline, Connors. Nays-Buol,
Duggan, Nicholson.
Banwarth questioned the Mayor's ability to
vote, stating it was a conflict of interest. Lindahl
stated that there was no conflict of interest
applicable with this particular motion.
Employee Assistance Program Services: City
Manager recommending approval of an
agreement with Mercy Medical Center to provide
employee assistance services for City of
Dubuque employees and their family members
for Fiscal Year 2005, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 6-0.
Administrative Services Fee Renewal -
Workers' Compensation: City Manager
recommending approval of the administrative
services fee submitted by Atternative Services
Concepts (ASC) for administration of the City's
workers' compensation claims, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 8-0.
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds-
Stealth Race Cars Property EDI Project: City
Manager recommending approval of the
publication of a Notice of Finding of No
Significant Impact on the Environment and Intent
to Request Release of Funds for the Stealth
Race Cars Property Economic Development
Initiative (EDI) Project, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 358-04
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICA-
TION OF A COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING
OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO
REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR THE
STEALTH RACE CARS PROPERTY EDI
PROJECT.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has received a
Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Special
Project grant from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, and
Whereas, pursuant to the rules and
regulations as promulgated by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development, an environmental review has
been processed for the Stealth Race Cars
Property EDI project; and
Whereas, based on said environmental
review, the Department of Housing and
Community Development has determined that
said project will have no significant impact on
the environment; and
Whereas, a combined notice of" Finding of No
Significant Impact on the Environment" and of
"Intent to Request Release of Funds" for said
project will be sent by regular mail to various
federal, state and local public agencies; to the
appropriate Regional Office of the
Environmental Protection Agency and to the
local news media, individuals and groups known
to be interested and believed to be appropriate
to receive such a notice; and
Whereas, any and all comments received as a
result of such notice will be duly considered
before proceeding with a Request for Release of
Funds and Certification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Clerk be and is
hereby authorized and directed to publish a
combined Notice of Finding of No Significant
Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent
to Request Reiease of Funds for the former
Dubuque HardwoodslMilier Logging/ Peavey
Grain EDI Project and to make the
Environmental Review Record for said project
available for public inspection and comment until
5:00 pm on October 19, 2004. Such notice shall
be in the form of Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
Section 2. That the environmental review
record for the project shall be placed on file in
the Office of the City Clerk where said record
may be examined and copied by any interested
party.
Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development fifteen (15) days after
publication of appropriate notice a Request for
Release of Funds to undertake the said project.
Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent to
assume the status of a responsible federal
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official under the National Environmental
Protection Act, insofar as the provisions of the
said Act apply to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development
responsibilities for review, decision making, and
action assumed and carried out by the City of
Dubuque as to environmental issues.
Section 5. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent
personally, in his official capacity and on behalf
of the City of Dubuque, to accept the jurisdiction
of the federal courts if an action is brought to
enforce responsibilities in relation to
environmental review, decision-making and
action.
Section 6. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to execute a certification pertaining to
the environmental review procedures.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of
September 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER): City Manager
recommending approval of the Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) for the period of July 1, 2003 through
June 30, 2004, which is required by the
regulations governing the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 359-04
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMIS.
SION OF A CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT
(CAPER) FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING
JULY 1, 2003 AND CONCLUDING JUNE 30,
2004.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, is an
entitlement grant recipient under the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program of
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD); and
Whereas, the CDBG regulations require that
no later than ninety (90) days after the
completion of a program year, each entitlement
recipient must submit a performance and
evaluation report, Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER);
and,
Whereas, the City has 1) prepared a CAPER
for the program year commencing July 1, 2003
and concluding June 30, 2004; 2) published
notice of availability of the CAPER in the
Telegraph Herald on August 20, 2004 and in the
Dubuque Advertiser on August 18, 2004; 3)
made copies of the CAPER available for public
review at the Carnegie Stout Public Library, City
Hall, and Housing and Community Development
Department; 4) held a pubiic hearing pursuant to
published notice before the Community
Development Advisory Commission on
September 8, 2004; and
Whereas, the Community Development
Advisory Commission has voted to approve the
CAPER and to recommend City Council
approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaiuation Report (CAPER)
for the period commencing July 1, 2003 and
concluding June 30, 2004, a copy of which is
attached, is hereby approved for submission.
Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
execute the Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report (CAPER) on behalf of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to submit the
Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of September 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Street Finance Report: City Manager
recommending approval of the City of
Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2004 Street Finance
Report for submittal to the Iowa Department of
Transportation, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 360-04
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE FISCAL YEAR 2004 STREET
FINANCE REPORT
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Street Finance Report for
the period of July 1, 2003, to June 30, 2004, be
and the same is hereby approved and that the
City Cierk is hereby authorized and directed to
file said report with the Iowa Department of
Transportation.
Passed, adopted and approved this 20th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
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Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Capital Improvement Program - Request for
Reallocation of Funds: City Manager
recommending approval of the reallocation of
Fiscai Year 2005 Capital Improvement Program
funds for expansion of the Americas Hangar at
the Dubuque Regional Airport, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 6-0.
Iowa Federal Recreation Trails Program: City
Manager communication to the Iowa Federal
Recreational Trails Program encouraging
support and approval of the City of Farley's
request for funding for their Heritage Trail
Connection project, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 6-0.
Eagle Point Park Pavilions: Communication
from the American Institute of Architects, Iowa
Chapter (AlA Iowa) advising that Eagle Point
Park Shelters have been nominated and
selected as notable buildings of the 20th
Century, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and fiied.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Sidewalks - Asbury Road: Communication
from Bobby Marten submitting a petition to
require sidewalks on the north side of Asbury
Road from John F. Kennedy Road to the
Northwest Arterial, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and referred to the City
Manager. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-
O.
Mark Elenz, 2505 Wheatland Drive, spoke
stating he was a resident of the Harvest View
area, and stressed the need for sidewalks.
Professional Services Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of a
Professional Services Agreement and payment
of $9,898.40 to Steven Ulstad Architects for
services and expenses related to the Police
Department remodeling project, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 6-0.
KFXA-TV Tower Rentai: City Manager
recommending approval of the execution of a
lease for $12,000 a year with KFXA-TV to rent
additional tower space for a second antenna to
support the Police Department mobile radio
system, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and fiied
and approved recommendation. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Legislative Correspondence: Communications
to Senator Charles Grassley, Senator Tom
Harkin and Congressman Jim Nussle regarding
FEMA reimbursement for flood related
damages, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Business Licenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 361-04
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 "C" BEER PERMIT
MoloOilCo. PuffnSnuff+
(Sunday Sale) 1101 Rhomberg Av
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Wai-Mart Supercenter
#2004+(Sunday Sale) '4200 Dodge St
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 362-04
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
Angela Mangeno Angie's Bar+
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(Sunday Sale) 1401 Elm St
P.M.S.T. Inc. Happy's Place+
(Sunday Sale) 2323 Rockdale Rd
Carlos O'Kelly's Inc. Carlos O'Kelly's
+(Sunday Sale) 1355 Associates Dr
Ibrico, Inc. Fat Tuesday's+
(Sunday Sale) 1121 University Av
James/Janet Kohl Grand Tap+
(Sunday Sale) 802 Central Av
One Flight Up Inc One Flight Up+
(Sunday Sale) 44-48 Main St
SPECIAL CLASS "C" WINE
Carroll's Wine Company Grape Harbor+
(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) 123 Main St
CLASS "B" WINE
Wal-Mart Stores, Inv Wal-Mart Supercenter
#2004 4200 Dodge St
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council
regarding their desire to serve on the following
Commission:
Housing Commission (One 3-year unexpired
term through 8/17/05) Applicant: Angela Mozena
No one spoke.
Appointments to the following Boards /
Commissions:
Civic Center Commission (One unexpired 3-
year term through 6/29/06) Applicants: Brian
D. Hutchins, Bryce Parks. Vote on the
appointment was as follows: Buol voted for
Parks. Cline voted for Parks. Connors voted for
Parks. Duggan voted for Parks. Michalski voted
for Parks. Nicholson voted for Parks.
Therefore, Bryce Parks was appointed to the
unexpired three year term which will expire
6/29/06.
Housing Advisory Trust Fund Committee (One
3-year term through 9m07 - Term of J. Walsh)
Applicant: John V. Walsh Michalski moved
that John V. Walsh be reappointed to a three
year term which will expire 9m07. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
Mechanical Code Board (Three 3-year terms
through 3/16/07 - Terms of Kelly, Papin and one
vacancy) Applicants: Chuck Bandy, David
Cleek, Michael P. Kelly, Sean O'Malley, Paul
Papin (aiso on Plumbing Board) Vote on the
appointments was as follows: Buol voted for
Bandy, Kelly and Papin. Cline voted for Bandy,
Kelly and Papin. Connors voted for Kelly,
O'Malley, and Papin. Duggan voted for Bandy,
Kelly and Papin. Michalski voted for Kelly,
O'Malley and Papin. Nicholson voted for Bandy,
Kelly and Papin. Therefore, Chuck Bandy
appointed and Michael P. Kelly and Paul Papin
reappointed to three year terms expiring
3/16/07.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Michalski moved that the rules be suspended
to allow anyone present to address the Council if
they so desire. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 6-0.
Cedar Lake Plaza Planned Unit Development
(PUD) District: Proof of publication on notice of
hearing to consider an amendment to the Cedar
Lake Plaza Planned Unit Development (PUD)
District as requested by Rick Anderson /
Anderson / Schaul Carwash Corporation and
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval, with conditions; communication from
Clark Payne, President of the Turnberry
Condominium Owners Association, in opposition
to the proposed Cedar Lake Plaza Planned Unit
Development (PUD) amendment; communi-
cation from Howard McLean and Dorothy
McLean in opposition to the proposed
amendment to the Cedar Lake Plaza Planned
Unit Development (PUD) District; and
communication from Rick Anderson requesting
that this item be tabled to October 4, 2004; and
an Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances providing for the amendment of
Ordinance 63-97, which adopted regulations for
hereinafter described property located at Cedar
Lake Plaza, 395 Cedar Cross Road, in a PUD
Planned Unit Development District with a PC
Planned Commercial designation, presented
and read. Cline moved to table action on this
item. Seconded by Michalski. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Michaiski, Nicholson. Nays-None. Abstain-
Duggan.
55 West 32"' Street - Request to Rezone:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 55 West
32"d Street from AG Agricultural District and R-1
Residential District to HI Heavy Industrial District
as requested by North End Wrecking, Inc., and
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval, with conditions; communication from
Richard Koob, 330 Olympic Heights, in
opposition to the proposed rezoning at 55 West
32"d Street; communication from Paul J. Uhlrich
in opposition to the proposed rezoning at 55
West 32"d Street; Communication from AI
Hughes, representing residents of the area
known as Olympic Heights, in opposition to the
rezoning request of Mr. Roger Kunde and
submitting a petition signed by the residents,
presented and read.
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Attorney Robert Klauer, North End Wrecking,
spoke in favor of the requested rezoning, and
gave the zoning history of the property and
plans for the area with regards to screening, etc.
Hope Huseman, 245 Olympic Heights; Paul
Uhlrich, 489 Olympic Heights; Bill Link, 800
Hawkeye Heights; Herman Nauman, 245
Olympic Heights; and Richard Koob, 330
Olympic Heights, all spoke in opposition to the
proposed rezoning.
Attorney AI Hughes, 1154 iowa, spoke in
opposition and distributed an aerial drawing of
the property, requesting also that the cars up on
the hill be removed.
Staff and Jeff Stiles, Chair of the Zoning
Advisory Commission, spoke clarifying aspects
of the proposed rezoning.
Roger Kunde, of North End Wrecking, spoke
requesting the rezoning to allow expansion of
his business. He stated he was told by the City
that it was his property and he could level it off
and fence the property.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 55 West 32od
Street from AG Agricultural District to HI Heavy
Industrial District, with conditions, presented and
read.
Buol moved to receive and file the documents
and deny the rezoning. Seconded by Michalski.
Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Buol,
Cline, Connors, Duggan, Michalski. Nays-
None. Abstain-Nicholson.
3366 Crescent Ridge - Request to Rezone:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 3366
Crescent Ridge from R-1 Residential District to
CS Commercial Service District as requested by
Burt Steve & Sons Garage and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval, with
conditions, presented and read. Buol moved that
the proof and communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Attorney Mike Coyle, representing the Steve
family, spoke requesting the rezoning. He
stated that the property was annexed into the
City as Residential in 1979 and the project was
scaled back to only the area that was necessary.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 3366 Crescent
Ridge from R-1 Single-Family Residential
District to CS Commercial Service and
Wholesale District, with conditions, presented
and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 66-04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI.
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3366
CRESCENT RIDGE FROM R-1 SINGLE.
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO CS
COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND WHOLESALE
DISTRICT, WITH CONDITIONS.
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 R-1
Single-Family Residentiai District and CS
Commercial Service and Wholesale District, with
conditions, and as shown in Exhibit A, and to the
centerline of adjoining public right-of-way, all in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of
September 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Pursuant to the Iowa Code Section 414.5
(2001), and as an express condition of rezoning
of the property as shown in Exhibit A, and to the
centerline of the adjoining public right-of.way, all
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which is the
subject of Ordinance No. 66-04, a copy of which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference, the undersigned property owners,
agree to the following conditions, all of which the
property owner further agrees are reasonable
and are imposed to satisfy public needs which
are caused directly by the rezoning:
A) Conditions: The following conditions shall
apply to the subject property:
1) Restrict rezoning of only the north portion of
the property to CS Commercial Service and
Wholesale District as shown in Exhibit A.
2) That 6-foot high screening shall be
provided along adjacent R-1 Single-Family
Residential property.
B) Reclassification of the Subiect Prooertv.
The City of Dubuque, Iowa may initiate zoning
reclassification proceedings to the R-1 Single-
Family Residential District (which rezoning will
include the removal of the performance
standards in Section A above) if the property
owner fails to complete any of the conditions or
provisions of this Agreement.
C) Modifications. Any modifications of this
Agreement shall be considered a zoning
reclassification and shall be subject to the
Regular Session, September 20, 2004
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provisions of the Zoning Ordinance governing
zoning reclassifications. All such modifications
must be approved by the City Council of
Dubuque, Iowa.
D) Recordinc. A copy of this Agreement shall
be recorded with the Dubuque County Recorder
as a permanent record of the conditions
accepted as part of this rezoning approval within
thirty (30) days of the adoption of Ordinance No.
66-04.
E) Construction. This Agreement shall be
construed and interpreted as though it were part
of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, also known as the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
F) This Agreement shall be binding upon the
undersigned and his/her heirs, successor and
assignees.
ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 66-04
I, Marie Steve, property owner, having read
the terms and conditions of the foregoing
Ordinance No. 66-04 and being familiar with the
conditions thereof, hereby accept this same and
agree to the conditions required therein.
Dated in Dubuque, Iowa this 20th day of
September, 2004.
/s/ Marie Steve
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 24~ day of September, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
11 9/24
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 Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
2018 Grace Street - Request to Rezone: Proof
of publication on notice of hearing to consider
rezoning property located at 2018 Grace Street
from R-1 Residential District to ID Institutional
District as requested by the University of
Dubuque, and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval, presented and read.
Buol moved that the proof and communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 6-0.
Tracey Wagner, of the University of Dubuque,
spoke in support of the rezoning.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 2018 Grace Street
from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to ID
Institutional District, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 67.04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI.
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2018 GRACE
STREET FROM R.1 SINGLE.FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO ID
INSTITUTIONAL 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 be amended by reclassifying
hereinafter described property iocated at 2018
Grace Street from R-1 Single-family Residential
District to ID Institutional, to wit:
Lot 4 Hantelmans Subdivision, and to the
centerline of the adjoining public right-of-ways,
all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That pursuant to Iowa Code Section
414.5 (2001) and as an express condition of
amending the University of Dubuque ID
Institutional District, the undersigned property
owner(s) agree(s) to the following conditions, all
of which the property owner(s) further agree(s)
are reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
needs that are caused directiy by the zoning
reclassification:
A. Use Reculations.
The following regulations shall apply to all uses
made of land in the above-described ID
Institutional District:
1) Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a) Colleges and universities [45]
b) Vocational Schools [45]
c) Seminaries [45]
d) Offices for administrative personnel or
other institutional employees and affiliates [14J
e) Churches [7J, libraries, and museums
[13]
f) Classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, and
similar places of institutional assembiy [45]
g) Off-street parking and ioading [NA]
h) Recreational or athletic facilities for the
primary use and benefit of institutional
residents or affiliates [7]
i) Single-family, two family [11] or multi-family
dwellings for the housing of institutional
residents or affiliates [9]
2) Accessory Uses. The following uses shall
be permitted as accessory uses in the above-
described ID Institutional District:
a) Located entirely within a principal
building, bookstores, or bars seating not more
than seventy-five (75) persons at one time and
iocated not closer than two hundred feet (200')
from the nearest Residential or Office
Residential District.
b) All uses customarily incidental to the
principal permitted uses in conjunction with
which such accessory uses operated or
maintained, but not to include commercial use
outside the principal building.
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3) No conditional uses shall be allowed.
[ ] Parking requirements as per Section C of
this Ordinance.
B. Performance Standards
The deveiopment and maintenance of uses in
this ID Institutional District shall be established
in conformance with Section 3-5.2 of the Zoning
Ordinance and the following standards:
1) New outdoor lighting for the parking lot
shall utilize 72-degree cut-off iuminaries.
2) Landscaping shall be provided in
compliance with Section 4-5 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
3) All utilities including telephone and cable
television shall be installed underground.
4) Final site development plans shall be
submitted in accordance with Section 4-4 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
C. Parkina Reauirements
The off-street parking requirements for the
principal permitted uses for the herein described
ID Institutional District shall be designated by a
bracket enclosed number next to the use, as
herein described:
[9] 1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit
[11 J Two spaces for each dwelling unit
[14] One space for each four hundred square
feet devoted to office use or one space for each
employee on the maximum shift, whichever is
greater.
[7] One space for each four permanent seats.
[13J One space for each five hundred square
feet of floor area accessible to the general
public.
[45] Dormitories - one space for each bed
Gymnasiums - one space for each six
permanent seats
Employees - .75 spaces for each employee on
the maximum shift
D. ODen SDace and Recreational Areas
Those areas not designated on the conceptual
development plan for development shall be
maintained as open space, as defined by
Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance by the
property owner and/or association.
E. Sian Reaulations
The sign regulations shall be the same as that
which are allowed in the ID Institutional District
as established in Section 4-3.11 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
F. Transfer of OwnershiD
Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this
ID Institutional District shall include the transfer
or lease agreement a provision that the
purchaser or lessee acknowledges awareness
of the conditions authorizing the establishment
of the district.
G. Modifications
Any modifications of this Ordinance must be
approved by the City Councii in accordance with
zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 6
of the Zoning Ordinance.
H. Recordina
A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the
expense of the property owner(s) with the
Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent
record of the conditions accepted as part of this
reclassification approval within thirty [30] days of
the adoption of this ordinance. This ordinance
shall be binding upon the undersigned and all
hislher heirs, successors and assignees.
Section 3. That the foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4. That the foregoing amendment
shall take effect upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day of
September 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Cierk
ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 67-04
I, Reverend Jeffery F. Bullock, President,
University of Dubuque, having read the terms
and conditions of the foregoing Ordinance No.
67-04 and being familiar with the conditions
thereof, hereby accept the same and agree to
the conditions required therein.
Dated this 23rd day of September, 2004.
By: /s/ Jeffery F. Bullock
President, University of Dubuque
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of October, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
11 10/15
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Councii 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 6-0.
2184 Bennett Street - Request to Rezone:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 2184
Bennett Street from R-1 Residential District to ID
Institutional District as requested by the
University of Dubuque, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval, presented
and read. Buol moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 6-0.
Tracey Wagner, of the University of Dubuque,
spoke in support of the rezoning and stated the
property would be used to house the ROTC
offices.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 2184 Bennett
Street from R-1 Single-Family Residential
Regular Session, September 20, 2004
327
District to ID Institutional District, presented and
read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 68-04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2184
BENNETT STREET FROM R.1 SINGLE.
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO ID
INSTITUTIONAL 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 be amended by reclassifying
hereinafter described property located at 2184
Bennett Street from R-1 Single-Family
Residential District to ID Institutional District, to
wit:
Lot 5 Bennett Street Subdivision, and to the
centerline of the adjoining public right-of-ways,
all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That pursuant to Iowa Code Section
414.5 (2001) and as an express condition of
amending the University of Dubuque ID
institutional District, the undersigned property
owner(s) agree(s) to the following conditions, all
of which the property owner(s) further agree(s)
are reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
needs that are caused directly by the zoning
reclassification:
A. Use Reaulations.
The following regulations shall apply to all
uses made of land in the above-described ID
Institutionai District:
1) Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a) Colleges and universities [45]
b) Vocational Schools [45]
c) Seminaries [45]
d) Offices for administrative personnel or
other institutional employees and affiliates [14]
e) Churches [7], libraries, and museums [13]
f) Classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, and
similar places of institutional assembly [45]
g) Off-street parking and loading [NA]h)
Recreational or athletic facilities for the
primary use and benefit of institutional
residents or affiliates [7J
i) Single-family, two family [11] or multi-family
dwellings for the housing of institutional
residents or affiliates [9]
2) Accessory Uses. The following uses shall
be permitted as accessory uses in the above-
described ID Institutional District:
a) Located entirely within a principal building,
bookstores, or bars seating not more than
seventy-five (75) persons at one time and
located not closer than two hundred feet (200')
from the nearest Residential or Office
Residential District.
b) All uses customariiy incidental to the
principal permitted uses in conjunction with
which such accessory uses operated or
maintained, but not to include commercial use
outside the principal building.
3) No conditional uses shall be allowed.
[ ] Parking requirements as per Section C of this
Ordinance.
B. Performance Standards
The development and maintenance of uses in
this ID Institutional District shall be established
in conformance with Section 3-5.2 of the Zoning
Ordinance and the following standards:
1) New outdoor lighting for the parking lot
shall utilize 72-degree cut-off luminaries.
2) Landscaping shall be provided in
compliance with Section 4-5 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
3) All utilities including teiephone and cable
television shall be installed underground.
4) Final site development plans shall be
submitted in accordance with Section 4-4 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
C. Parkina Reouirements
The off-street parking requirements for the
principal permitted uses for the herein described
ID Institutional District shall be designated by a
bracket enclosed number next to the use, as
herein described:
[9] 1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit
[11] Two spaces for each dwelling unit
[14] One space for each four hundred square
feet devoted to office use or one space for each
employee on the maximum shift, whichever is
greater.
[7] One space for each four permanent seats.
[13] One space for each five hundred square
feet of floor area accessible to the general
public.
[45] Dormitories - one space for each bed
Gymnasiums - one space for each six
permanent seats
Employees - .75 spaces for each employee on
the maximum shift
D. Open Space and Recreational Areas
Those areas not designated on the conceptual
development plan for development shall be
maintained as open space, as defined by
Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance by the
property owner and/or association.
E. Sian Reaulations
The sign regulations shall be the same as that
which are allowed in the ID Institutional District
as established in Section 4-3.11 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
F. Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this
ID Institutional District shall include the transfer
or lease agreement a provision that the
purchaser or lessee acknowledges awareness
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of the conditions authorizing the establishment
of the district.
G. Modifications
Any modifications of this Ordinance must be
approved by the City Council in accordance with
zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 8
of the Zoning Ordinance.
H. Recordino
A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the
expense of the property owner(s) with the
Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent
record of the conditions accepted as part of this
reclassification approval within thirty [30] days of
the adoption of this ordinance. This ordinance
shall be binding upon the undersigned and all
hislher heirs, successors and assignees.
Section 3. That the foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4. That the foregoing amendment
shall take effect upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day
of September 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Cierk
ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 68-04
I, Reverend Jeffery F. Bullock, resident,
University of Dubuque, having read the terms
and conditions of the foregoing Ordinance No.
68-04 and being familiar with the conditions
thereof, hereby accept the same and agree to
the conditions required therein.
Dated this 23 day of September, 2004.
By: /s/ Jeffery F. Bullock
Reverend Jeffery F. Bullock
President, University of Dubuque
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of October, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
11 10/15
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 Michalski. Motion carried 6-0.
300 - 400 South Locust - Request to Rezone:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 300 - 400
South Locust from LI Light Industrial to C-3
General Commercial District as requested by
Hy-Vee, Inc., and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval, presented and read.
Connors moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Randy Downs of the Hy-Vee Engineering
Department spoke in favor of the proposed
rezoning.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 300 South Locust
Street from LI Light Industrial District to C-3
General Commercial District, presented and
read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 69-04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 SOUTH
LOCUST STREET FROM LI LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO C.3 GENERAL
COMMERICAL 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 LI Light
Industrial District to C-3 General Commercial
District to wit:
Part of Lot 2, Part of Lot 2-1-1, Part of Lot 2-1-1-
1, Lot 1-A of Henry A. Robinson Industrial
Subdivision and Block 31 Dubuque Harbor
Company's Addition, 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
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20~ day of
September 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 24th day of September, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t9/24
Connors 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 Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
HI Heavy Industrial District - Text Amendment:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider a text amendment to add retail sales
and service as a conditional use in the HI Heavy
Industrial District as requested by Tschiggfrie
Excavating, and Zoning Advisory Commission
Regular Session, September 20, 2004
329
recommending approvai, presented and read.
Buol moved that the proof and communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Cline.
Motion carried 6-0.
Ed Tschiggfrie, 400 Julien Dubuque Drive,
spoke in favor of the proposed text amendment.
An Ordinance Amending Section 3-4.2(d) of
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
adding retail sales and service use as a
conditional use in the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning
Districts, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 70.04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.
4.2(D) OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY ADDING RETAIL SALES
AND SERVICE USE AS A CONDITIONAL USE
IN THE HI HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 3-4.2(D) of the Code
of Ordinances is hereby amended by adding
retail sales and service as a conditional use in
the Heavy Industrial District as follows:
2) Retail sales and service, provided that:
a) Retail sales and service activity shall not
be permitted in an area where parking and
pedestrian traffic is likely to conflict with on-site
or adjacent industrial users;
b) If located within an actively used industrial
building, the retail use is fully physically
separated from any industrial uses; and,
c) That the parking group requirements can
be met. [17]
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 b~
law. Passed, approved and adopted this 20
day of September 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 24~ day of September, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Cierk
1t 9/24
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 Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Railroad Avenue - Request to Vacate: Proof
of publication on notice of hearing to consider a
request from Hy-Vee to vacate a portion of
Railroad Avenue and City Manager
recommending approval and that the purchase
price be established at $100,000, plus the
relocation of all utilities, platting, publication and
filing fees, presented and read. Connors moved
that the proof and communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-
O.
RESOLUTION NO. 363-04
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF
PROPOSED VACATED RAILROAD AVENUE
FROM LOCUST STREET TO HARRISON
STREET
Whereas, there has been presented to the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a plat
dated the 11 th day of August, 2004, prepared by
IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC, describing the
proposed vacated portion of Railroad Avenue
from Locust Street to Harrison Street; and
Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and
statutes pertaining thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the plat dated the 11~ day of
August, 2004, prepared by IIW Engineers &
Surveyors, PC, 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. The relocation of all utilities affected
by the vacating of Railroad Avenue from Locust
Street to Harrison Street be engineered,
constructed, and inspected at the expense of
HY-VEE, Inc. in accordance with City of
Dubuque Standards and Specifications.
Section 3. 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 20lh day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Connors moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
An Ordinance Vacating Railroad Avenue from
Locust Street to Harrison Street, presented and
read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 71-04
ORDINANCE VACATING RAILROAD AVENUE
FROM LOCUST STREET TO HARRISON
STREET
330
Regular Session, September 20, 2004
Whereas, HY-VEE, Inc. has requested the
vacating of Railroad Avenue from Locust Street
to Harrison Street; and
Whereas, IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC has
prepared and submitted to the City Council a
plat showing the vacated portion of Railroad
Avenue from Locust Street to Harrison Street
and assigned a lot number thereto, which
hereinafter shall be known and described as Lot
1A of Eagles Place in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has determined that Railroad
Avenue from Locust Street to Harrison Street is
no longer required for public use, and that
existing utilities will be relocated at the expense
of HY-VEE, Inc. and vacating of said portion of
Railroad Avenue from Locust Street to Harrison
Street known as Lot 1A of Eagles 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
Lot 1A of Eagles Place in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, be and the same is hereby vacated.
Section 2. The relocation of all utilities affected
by the vacating of- Railroad Avenue from Locust
Street to Harrison Street be engineered,
constructed, and inspected at the expense of
HY-VEE, Inc. in accordance with City of
Dubuque Standards and Specifications.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20~ day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 24~ day of September, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t9/24
Connors 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 Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 364.04
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY
INTEREST IN LOT 1A OF EAGLES 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 10~ day of September, 2004, the
City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on
the 20~ day of September, 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 1A of Eagles Place in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa
Whereas, the Cily 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 1A of Eagles
Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa to HY-VEE,
Inc. be and the same is hereby approved for the
sum of $117,000, plus cost of publication,
platting and filing fees. Conveyance shall be by
Quit Claim Deed.
Section 2. The relocation of all utilities affected
by the vacating of Railroad Avenue from Locust
Street to Harrison Street be engineered,
constructed, and inspected at the expense of
HY-VEE, Inc. in accordance with City of
Dubuque Standards and Specifications.
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
HY-VEE, Inc. 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 20th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION NO. 364.04
I, the undersigned, Dennis A. Ausenhus,
representing HY.VEE, Inc. having read the
terms and conditions of the Resolution No. 364-
04, and being familiar with the conditions
thereof, hereby accept this same and agree to
the conditions required therein.
Dated in Dubuque, Iowa, this 5~ day of
October, 2004.
HY-VEE, INC.
By: /s/ Dennis A. Ausenhus
Sr. V.P. Real Estate/Engineering
Connors moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Associates Drive - Request to Vacate: Proof
of publication on notice of hearing to consider a
request from THE CU-LlNK, Inc., to vacate and
purchase a portion of Associates Drive abutting
Lot 8 of Medical Associates Subdivision No.2
and City Manager recommending approval and
that the purchase price be established at
Regular Session, September 20, 2004
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$8,231, plus platting, publication and filing fees,
presented and read. Buol moved that the proof
and communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 365-04
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF
PROPOSED VACATED PORTION OF
ASSOCIATES DRIVE ABUTTING LOT 8 OF
MEDICAL ASSOCIATES SUBDIVISION NO.2
Whereas, there has been presented to the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a plat
dated 24th day of August, 2004, prepared by IIW
Engineers & Surveyors, PC describing the
proposed vacated portion of Associates Drive
abutting Lot 8 of Medical Associates Subdivision
No.2; and
Whereas, said plat conforms to the laws and
statutes pertaining thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the plat dated the 24th day of
August, 2004, prepared by IIW Engineers &
Surveyors, PC, 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. 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, t.v.
cable, and eiectric lines as may be authorized by
the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. 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 20th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
An Ordinance vacating a portion of Associates
Drive abutting Lot 8 of Medical Associates
Subdivision No.2, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 72-04
ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF
ASSOCIATES DRIVE ABUTTING LOT 8 OF
MEDICAL ASSOCIATES SUBDIVISION NO.2
Whereas, THE CU LINK, Inc. has requested
the vacating of a portion of Associates Drive
abutting Lot 8 of Medical Associates Subdivision
No.2; and
Whereas, IIW Engineers & Surveyors, PC has
prepared and submitted to the City Council a
plat showing the vacated portion of Associates
Drive abutting Lot 8 of Medical Associates
Subdivision No.2 and assigned lot number
thereto, which hereinafter shall be known and
described as Lot 8A of Medical Associates
Subdivision No.2 in the City of Dubuque,
Dubuque County, Iowa; and Whereas, the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa has
determined that the portion of Associates Drive
abutting Lot 8 of Medical Associates Subdivision
No.2 Is no longer required for public use, except
for utility easements as noted, and vacating of
said portion of Associates Drive known as Lot
8A of Medical Associates Subdivision No.2 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 8A of Medical Associates Subdivision No.2
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 thereto, for the purpose of erecting,
installing, constructing, reconstructing, repairing,
owning, operating, and maintaining water,
sewer, drainage, gas, telephone, t.v. cable, and
electric lines as may be authorized by the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 24~ day of September, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 9/24
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 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 366.04
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY
INTEREST IN LOT 8A OF MEDICAL ASSO.
CIATES SUBDIVISION NO.2, 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 this 10th day of September, 2004, the
City Council of the City of Dubuque, iowa met on
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the 20th day of September, 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 saie of real estate
described as:
Lot 8A of Medical Associates Subdivision No.
2, in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
Iowa
Whereas, the Cijy 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 8A of Medical
Associates Subdivision No.2 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa to THE CU LINK, Inc. be and the
same is hereby approved for the sum of $8,231
plus cost of publication, platting and filing fees.
Conveyance shall be by Quit Claim Deed.
Section 2. The City of Dubuque reserves unto
itself a perpetual easement including the right of
ingress and egress thereto, for the purpose of
erecting, installing, 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
THE CU LINK, Inc. 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 20th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Amendment: Proof of
publication on notice of hearing to consider the
first amendment to the Fiscal Year 2005 budget
and City Manager recommending approval,
presented and read. Connors moved that the
proof and communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 6-0.
Regular Session, September 20, 2004
333
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Connors moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 6-0.
2004 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG Project
#2: Proof of publication on notice of hearing on
the 2004 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG
Project #2 and City Manager recommending
award of the contract to Skyline Construction in
the amount of $31,830, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Buol. Motion carried 5-0 with Cline briefly out
of the room.
d,yof Sept;¡t~Ýt/----
RESOLUTION NO. 368.04
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 1" day of September, 2004,
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were fiied with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the 2004 Curb Ramp
Installation - CDBG Project No.2.
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:
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That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 20th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 5-0 with
Cline briefly out of the room.
RESOLUTION NO. 369-04
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the 2004 Curb
Ramp Installation - CDBG Project No.2
pursuant to Resolution No. 347-04 and notice to
bidders published in a newspaper published in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 10th day of
September, 2004.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 14th day of September, 2004,
and it has been determined that the bid of
Skyline Construction of Zwingle, Iowa, in the
amount of $31 ,830.00 was the lowest bid for the
furnishings of all labor and materials and
performing the work as provided for in the plans
and specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above improvement
be awarded to Skyline Construction and the
Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a
contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the
complete performance of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractor's bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20~ day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 5-0 with Cline
briefly out of the room.
Marshall Park Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
on the Marshall Park Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project and City Manager recommending award
of the contract to Fondell Excavating in the
amount of $89,766, presented and read. Buol
moved that the proof and communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 370.04
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 11th day of August, 2004,
pians, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the Marshall Park Sanitary
Sewer Extension Project.
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by iaw.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 20th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 371-04
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Marshall Park
Sanitary Sewer Extension Project pursuant to
Resolution No. 331-04 and notice to bidders
published in a newspaper published in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa on the 20th day of August,
2004.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 2°' day of September, 2004,
and it has been determined that the bid of
Fondell Excavating of Dubuque, Iowa, in the
amount of $89,766.00 was the lowest bid for the
furnishings of all labor and materials and
performing the work as provided for in the plans
and specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above improvement
be awarded to Fondell Excavating and the
Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a
contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the
complete performance of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractor's bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 6-0.
Regular Session, September 20, 2004
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Arboretum Entrance Road Construction
Project: Proof of pubiication on notice of hearing
on the Arboretum Entrance Road Construction
Project and City Manager recommending award
of the contract to Portzen Construction, Inc., in
the amount of $107,601, presented and read.
Cline moved that the proof and communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 372-04
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 11th day of August, 2004,
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, iowa for the Arboretum Entrance
Road Construction 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 pians, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 20th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 373.04
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Arboretum
Entrance Road Construction Project pursuant to
Resolution No. 334-04 and notice to bidders
published in a newspaper published in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa on the 20th day of August,
2004.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on 9th day of September, 2004, and it
has been determined that the bid of Portzen
Construction, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, in the
amount of $107,601.00 was the lowest bid for
the furnishings of all labor and materials and
performing the work as provided for in the plans
and specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above improvement
be awarded to Portzen Construction, Inc. and
the Manager be and is hereby directed to
execute a contract on behalf of the City of
Dubuque for the complete performance of the
work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractor's bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessfui bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of
September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Cierk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
Michalski moved to reinstate the rules limiting
discussion to the Council. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
ACTION ITEMS
Code of Ordinances - Chapter 5 - Aicoholic
Beverages: City Manager recommending
approval of two ordinance changes to help
reduce the availability and over-indulgence of
alcohol; communication from Rick Merfeld,
Director of Residence Life - University of
Dubuque; Tammy S. Walsh, Dean of Student
Life at the University of Dubuque; and Dean
Nelson of the Dubuque Area Substance Abuse
Coalition, in support of the proposed ordinances,
presented and read.
Kevin Menning, of One-Flight Up, spoke in
opposition to the proposed Ordinances, stating
that the Task Force had not sufficiently studied
the problem to determine how the drink specials
were run. He further stated that the ordinances,
as written, would not resolve any existing
problems and were not fair to the majority of
drinking establishments, presented and read.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 Alcoholic
Beverages of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by enacting a new Section 5-9
prohibiting buffet sales of alcoholic liquor, wine
or beer and an Ordinance amending Chapter 5
Alcoholic Beverages of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances is amended by adding the
definitions of restaurant and kitchen facility to
Section 5-2 and amending Section 5-7.2
prohibiting persons under the legal age from
remaining on the premises where aicoholic
liquor is sold or dispensed thirty minutes after
any restaurant on the licensed premises is
closed, presented and read.
After discussion, Buol moved to consider this
the first reading of the Ordinances. Seconded by
Michalski. Motion carried 6-0.
Iowa Highway 32 (Southwest Arterial) - Phase
I Consultant Selection (Tabled on September 7,
2004):
Cline moved to remove the following item from
the table. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
carried 6-0.
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City Manager submitting addijlonal information
regarding the inclusion of a construction
contractor on the engineering consultant project
team for the iowa Highway 32 (Southwest
Arterial) Phase I - Preliminary Engineering
Design Services project and recommending
approval of Earth Tech Consulting Engineers as
the consultant for the project; City Manager
recommending approval of the selection of Earth
Tech, Inc., partnered with Durrant Architects, as
the consultant for the Iowa Highway 32
(Southwest Arterial) Phase I - Preliminary
Engineering Design Services project, presented
and read.
Cline moved to receive and file the documents
and approve the selection of Earth Tech, Inc.
partnered with Durrant Architects. Seconded by
Michalski. Motion failed due to the following
vote: Yeas-Connors, Duggan, Nichoison.
Nays-Buol, Cline, Michalski.
Council discussed the criteria of the RFP's, the
process approved by the State, the creativity
used by Earth Tech and the possibility of re-
starting the process of issuing another Request
for Proposals.
Roger Walton, Iowa Department of
Transportation, explained that the process used
for this Request for Proposals was the same as
IDOT consistently used. He stressed that these
are proposals - not plans and specifications for
the project and that creativity was one aspect
they looked for in the proposais.
Bob Lentz from Earth Tech spoke clarifying
some of the facts.
After discussion, Michalski moved to
reconsider the motion. Seconded by Buol.
Carried by the following vote: Yeas-Buol,
Connors, Duggan, Michaiski, Nicholson. Nays-
Cline.
Michalski moved to receive and file the
documents and approve the selection of Earth
Tech, Inc. partnered with Durrant Architects.
Seconded by Connors. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Connors, Duggan, Michalski,
Nicholson. Nays-Cline.
Downtown Conservation District. Dubuque
Community School District (Third Reading):
Communication from John Burgart, Dubuque
Community School Superintendent, regarding
the School District request, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and fiied. Seconded by Buol. Motion
carried 8-0.
An Ordinance No. 73-04 Amending Chapter 11
(Building Regulations) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances regarding the Downtown
Neighborhood Conservation District, presented
and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 73.04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11
(BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES
REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN NEIGHBOR.
HOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
Whereas, the Dubuque Community School
District has requested the removal of certain
properties from the Downtown Neighborhood
Conservation District; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque established
Conservation Districts to allow for the City
Council's review of demolition permits that might
impact buildings of historic or architectural
significance in these districts; and
Whereas, the Dubuque Community School
District has requested the removal of these
properties to facilitate construction of a new
downtown school; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the
approval of the School District's request
balances competing governmental interests for
the greater public good.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Chapter 11 (Building Regulations)
of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended by amending Section 11-
4(a)(8) to read as follows:
(8) Downtown Neighborhood: Beginning at the
intersection of WMe Street and Eleventh Street,
thence southerly along White Street to its
intersection with Fifth Street; thence easterly
along Fifth Street to its intersection the railroad
tracks: thence easterly along the railroad tracks
to their intersection with the Mississippi River;
thence southeriy along the riverfront across the
Ice Harbor to the eastern terminus of First
Street; thence westerly along First Street to ijs
intersection with U.S. Highway 61/151; thence
southerly along U.S. Highway 81/151 to its
intersection with the Locust Street Connector;
thence westeriy along the Locust Street
Connector and across Locust Street to Jones
Street; thence westerly along Jones Street to its
intersection with Bissell Lane; thence northerly
along Bissell Lane extended to First Street;
thence westerly along First Street to its
intersection with Bluff Street; thence northerly
along Bluff Street to its intersection with Fifth
Street; thence easterly on Fifth Street to its
intersection with Locust Street; thence northeriy
on Locust Street to its intersection with Seventh
Street; thence westerly on Seventh Street to its
intersection with Bluff Street; thence southerly
on Bluff Street to its intersection with Fifth
Street; thence westerly along Fifth Street to the
bluff line: thence northerly along the bluff line to
Ninth Street; thence easterly along Ninth Street
to its intersection with Bluff Street; thence
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northerly along Bluff Street to its intersection
with Tenth Street; thence easterly along Tenth
Street to its intersection with Iowa Street; thence
northerly along Iowa Street to its intersection
with Fourteenth Street; thence easterly along
Fourteenth Street to its intersection with White
Street, thence southerly along White Street to its
intersection with Thirteenth Street, thence
weste~y along Thirteenth Street to its
intersection with Central Avenue, thence
southe~y along Central Avenue to its
intersection with Eleventh Street, thence
easterly along Eieventh Street to its intersection
with White Street, which is the point of
beginning.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published official!,\' in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 23' day of September, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
11 9/23
Buol moved final consideration and passage of
the Ordinance. Seconded by Connors. Carried
by the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Connors,
Duggan, Nicholson. Nays-Cline, Michalski.
Downtown Conservation District Reguiations:
City Manager recommending approval of
procedures for review of Conservation District
projects of state and other local governmental
units, presented and read. Michalski moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 6-0.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 11 (Building
Regulations) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances regarding Conservation Districts,
presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 74.04
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11
(BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES
REGARDING CONSERVATION DISTRICTS.
Whereas, the Historic Preservation
Commission has recommended amendments to
Chapter 11 (Building Regulations) of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances regarding
Conservation Districts: and
Whereas, the City Council established
Conservation Districts to allow for the
Commission's and City Council's review of
demolition permits that might impact buildings of
historic or architectural significance in these
districts; and
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Whereas, the Commission has recommended
criteria for the Commission and the City Council
to consider if the state of Iowa or a political
subdivision of the state is able to perform its
functions; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the
recommended amendments to Chapter 11 are
consistent with the goals and objectives of the
City's Comprehensive Plan and the purpose and
intent of the City's Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Chapter 11 (Building Regulations)
of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended by amending the following
sections to read as follows:
11-4(b) Review by the Historic Preservation
Commission. Upon receiving an application for a
demolition permit for any building subject to this
section, the building official shall immediately
notify the Historic Preservation Commission of
such application. If the application is for any
building with one or more dwelling units, the
building official shall also immediately notify the
Housing and Community Development
Department. The applicant shall file the
information required in this section with the
Historic Preservation Commission at the Office
of the Planning Services Department by the
application deadline established by the
Commission. If the application is for any building
with one or more dwelling units, the Planning
Services Department shall provide the filed
information to the Housing and Community
Development Department.
At its next regular meeting, the Commission
shall recommend to the City Council approval or
denial of the application, or table the application
for additional information for a specified period
not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of
application with the Commission. A failure of the
Commission to take action on the application
within the sixty (60) day period, unless the
applicant requests and the Commission grants
an extension of such time, shall constitute
Commission approval thereof. The
recommendation of the Commission shall be
transmitted to the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall
promptly transmit the recommendation and the
application to the City Council for its
consideration.
The Commission shall review all of the
information submitted by the applicant and, if the
application is for any building with one or more
dwelling units, all of the information submitted by
the Housing and Community Development
Department, and shall make a determination as
to the following:
(1) Whether the building proposed for demolition
has historic or architectural significance to the
community; and
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(2) Whether denial of the proposed demolition
permit would prevent the property owner from
earning a reasonabie economic return on the
property.
If the Commission finds that denial of the
application would prevent the property owner
from earning a reasonable economic return on
the property, or that the building does not have
any historical or architecturai significance to the
community, the Commission shall recommend
approval of the application.
If the Commission finds that denial of the
application would not prevent the property owner
from earning a reasonable economic return on
the property, and that the building has historical
or architectural significance to the community,
the Commission shall recommend denial of the
permit application.
If the applicant is the state of Iowa or a political
subdivision of the state, the Commission shall
also make a determination as to whether the
denial of the application would prevent the state
or the political subdivision from accomplishing its
governmental functions as follows:
(1) If the Commission finds that denial of the
application would prevent the state or the
political subdivision from accomplishing its
governmental functions, the Commission shall
recommend approval of the application.
(2) If the Commission finds that denial of the
application would not prevent the state or the
political subdivision from accomplishing its
governmental functions, the Commission may
recommend denial of the application.
11-4(c) Historic and architectural significance
guidelines and review criteria. The report,
"Heritage of Dubuque" dated March 1974 and
filed on record on January 27, 1975, shall be
considered as a comprehensive study for the
historical preservation of the city and as one of
the guides to be considered at such time as a
demolition permit is applied for in a reference
conservation district. The City of Dubuque's
Historic Property Inventory and any subsequent
official architectural/historical surveys /
evaluations and nominations to the National
Register of Historic Places prepared for any
buildings located within the neighborhoods
described in subsection (a) aiso shall be
considered as guidelines at such time.
In determining whether a building has historic
or architectural significance, the Commission
and the City Council shall consider an
application for a demolition permit in accordance
with the standards for review set forth in the
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for
Identification and Evaiuation, and any
subsequent revisions of these standards and
guidelines by the Secretary of the Interior. The
Commission and the City Council shall also
consider a determination from the State
Historical Society of Iowa as to the potential
eiigibility for listing of the building proposed for
demolition on the National Register of Historic
Places.
11-4(d) Economic Guidelines and Review
Criteria. in determining whether to recommend
approval or denial of the application, the
Commission and the Crty Council may consider
the information set forth in this subsection. The
Commission and the City Council may also
investigate strategies which would allow the
property owner to earn a reasonable economic
return on the property, may solicit expert
testimony, and may require that the applicant
make submissions concerning any or all of the
following information:
(1) A bid from a qualified contractor showing
the cost of the proposed demolition;
(2) A report from a licensed engineer, architect
or contractor with experience in rehabilitation as
to the structural integrity of any structure that the
applicant proposes to demolish;
(3) An opinion of the market value and the
appraised value of the property by a realtor or
appraiser: a) in its current condition, b) after
completion of the proposed demolition, c) after
renovation of the existing property for continued
use, and d) all appraisals obtained within the last
five (5) years for the property;
(4) An estimate from an architect, developer,
real estate consultant, appraiser or other real
estate professional experienced in rehabilitation
of the cost: a) to perform the repairs identified by
the Building Services Department and the
Housing and Community Development
Department if the structure contains one or more
dwelling units, and b) to rehabilitate the
structure;
(5) The amount paid for the property, the date
of purchase and the person from whom the
property was purchased, a description of the
relationship, if any, between the owner of record,
the applicant and the person from whom the
property was purchased, and the terms of the
purchase or proposed purchase, including
financing;
(6) If the property is income-producing, Form
1040 Schedule E or equivalent for the previous
two (2) years;
(7) Itemized operating and maintenance
expenses for the previous two (2) years, and the
depreciation deduction and annual cash flow
before and after debt service, if any, during the
same period;
(8) The name of all mortgagees and the
balance of all mortgages or other financing
secured by the property and annual debt
service, if any, for the previous two (2) years:
(9) Any listing of the property for sale or rent,
the price asked and offers received, if any,
within the previous five (5) years;
(10) The assessed value of the property for the
previous two (2) assessment years;
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(11) The amount of real estate taxes assessed
for the previous two (2) assessment years and
whether or not they have been paid;
(12) Any other information considered
necessary by the Commission by the City
Council to make a determination as to whether
the property does or may yield a reasonable
economic return to the property owner(s);
(13) A statement of the applicant's efforts to
obtain financing, tax incentives, preservation
grants and other incentives sufficient to allow the
applicant to earn a reasonable economic return
from the property in its current condition, and
after renovation of the existing property for
continued use; and
(14) A statement of the applicant's current
maintenance and repair activities.
If the application is for any building with one or
more dwelling units, the Housing and
Community Development Department may also
make submissions concerning any or all of the
above Information, including strategies which
would allow the property owner to earn a
reasonable economic return on the property.
The Commission shall consider such
information.
(e) Guidelines and Review Criteria for
Applications by the State of Iowa or a Political
Subdivision of the State: In determining whether
to recommend approval or denial of the
application, the Commission and the City
Council may consider the information set forth in
this subsection and any other information the
Commission or the City Council considers
relevant to balancing any conflicting
governmental interests.
The Commission and the City Council may
require that the applicant make submissions
concerning any or all of the following information
for the proposed site and suitable alternative
location(s):
(1) Fair market value of property;
(2) Estimate of the cost of the proposed
demolition, including hazardous material
removal and remediation;
(3) Fair market value of any property owned by
the governmental body that could be sold if that
site is not chosen for the project;
(4) Property tax impact of removing private
property from the tax rolls at the proposed
location and all alternative locations;
(5) Any other factors that contribute to making
one location more suitable than others for the
proposed use.
(6) Any other information appropriate to
evaluating how all conflicting governmental
interests may be accommodated.
(7) The need for the use in question, the effect
on neighboring property, and the environmental
impact of the proposed use.
11-4(1) Action by the City Council. At its next
regular meeting following receipt of the
recommendation of the Commission by the City
Clerk, the City Council shall hold a hearing on
the application for a demolition permit and shall
approve, deny or withhoid action on the
application for a specified period not to exceed
ninety (90) days from the date of application to
the Building Services Department, unless the
applicant requests an extension of such time. If
the City Council fails to take action to approve,
deny or withhold action on the application within
the ninety (90) day period, or such extension as
requested by the applicant, the building official
shall issue the permit forthwith.
The City Council may withhold action on the
application to alloW the City Council and the
Commission an opportunity to investigate the
historical or architectural value of the building to
the community and to take such action as may
be appropriate to encourage its preservation.
However, nothing in this section shall authorize
the withhoiding by the building official of a
demolition permit for more than ninety (90) days
from the date of application to the Building
Services Department, unless the applicant
requests an extension.
At the hearing, the City Council shall consider
the recommendation of the Commission, any
information submitted to the Commission by the
applicant, any information submitted to the City
Council by the applicant, and, if the application
is for any building with one or more dwelling
units, any information submitted by the Housing
and Community Development Department.
If the City Council finds that denial of the
application would prevent the property owner
from earning a reasonable economic return on
the property or that the building does not have
any historical or architectural significance to the
community, the City Council shall approve the
application.
If the City Council finds that denial of the
application would not prevent the owner from
earning a reasonable economic return on the
property and that the building has historical or
architectural significance to the community, the
City Council shall deny the application.
If the applicant is the state of Iowa or a political
subdivision of the state, the City Council shall
also make a determination as to whether the
denial of the application would prevent the state
or the political subdivision from accomplishing its
governmental functions as follows:
(1) If, after weighing the interests and
attempting to accommodate all conflicting
governmental interests, the City Council finds
that denial of the application would prevent the
state or the politicai subdivision from
accomplishing its governmental functions, the
City Council shall approve the application.
(2) If, after weighing the interests and
attempting to accommodate all conflicting
governmental interests, the City Council finds
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that denial of the application would not prevent
the state or the political subdivision from
accomplishing its governmental functions, the
City Council may deny the application.
If the City Council denies the application, it
shall state its findings in writing and shall
transmit a copy of such findings to the
applicant.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officiallx in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 24' day of September, 2004.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
11 9/24
Michalski moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 6-0.
Dubuque Community School District:
Communication from John Burgart,
Superintendent of the Dubuque Community
School District, expressing appreciation to the
City for providing playground improvements and
equipment at Bryant and Table Mound
Elementary Schools, presented and read.
Connors moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Buol. Motion
carried 6-0.
Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies: Communication from the
Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies advising that the City of
Dubuque Police Department has been awarded
Reaccreditation status, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried
6-0.
At 10:02 P.M. Buol moved to go into Closed
Session - Pending Litigation and Property
Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1)(c)G) 2003 Code of
Iowa. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-
O.
At 10:14 P.M. Council reconvened Regular
Session.
There being no further business, Buol moved
to adjourn. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:15
P.M.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
1t 9/29
2004