2001 May Council Proceedings
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Regular Session, May 7, 2001
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DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROC.EEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session, May 7, 2001
Council Met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
8uol, Cline, Markham, Michalski, Nichoison,
Robbins, City Manager Van Milligen,
Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the cali and stated this is
the regular session of the City Council calied for
the purpose of acting upon such business which
may properly come before the City Council.
Invocation was given by Pastor Victor St.
George, Sf. Matthew's Lutheran Church.
Mayor Duggan swore in Council Member
Joseph Robbins as Mayor Pro-Tem.
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PROCLAMATIONS: Hospital Week (May 6-
12, 2001) received by David Schalier of The
Finley Hospital; Tourism Week (May 6 - 12,
2001) received by Sue Czeshinski of the
Convention and Visitors Bureau; Historic
Preservation Week (May 13 - 19, 2001)
received by Planning Director Laura Carstens;
Nursing Home Week (May 13 - 19, 2001)
received by Barbara Barker; Mental Health
Month (May) received by Betty Alien; and Leave
a Legacy Month (May) received by Stan
Schwartz and Pat Judge; Cystic Fibrosis
Weekend (May 19-20, 2001) received by Mary
Ernst.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes Submitted: City Councii Proceedings
of 4/16; Civil Service Commission of 4/3 and 4/6;
Environmental Stewardship Advisory
Commission of 4/3; Five Flags Commission of
4/16; Human Rights Commission of 3/12 and
3/26; investment Oversight Advisory
Commission of 4/19; Library Board of Trustees
of 3/22; Mechanicai Code Board of 4/24; Transit
Board of 2/8, presented and read. Buol moved
that the minutes be received and filed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
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Proof of Publication of Council Proceedings for
April 2, 2001, presented and read. Buol moved
that the proof be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Investment Oversight Commission Quarterly
Report; Third Quarterly Report of the Substance
Abuse Services Center; Chamber of Commerce
Convention and Visitors Bureau Quarterly
Report, presented and read. Buol moved that
the reports be received and filed. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Notica of Claims/Suits: Eleanor Avenarius in
estimated amount of $1,741 for personal injury;
B & W Properties (Vicki Beahen and Tim Wood)
vs. the City Council of Dubuque; Crompton
Corporation vs. City of Dubuque; Dutrac
Community Credit Union vs, City of Dubuque
Housing Services Department and City of
Dubuque; Peter J. Eisbach in estimated amount
of $656.28 for property damage; Hillcrest
Associates vs. City of Dubuque; James E. Judge
in estimated amount of $1,777.50 for property
damage; Judy K. Kaiser in undetermined
amount for personal injury; David Ludovissy in
estimated amount of $500 for property damage;
McKillup Auto Diagnostics, Inc., in estimated
amount of $879 for property damage; Old
Repubiic Insurance Company vs. City of
Dubuque and Chartaire, Inc.; Carol J. Paul in
estimated amount of $548.32 for vehicle
damage; Ronald R. Riniker in estimated amount
of $2,784.60 for property damage; Sheila C.
Woibers in estimated amount of $166.56 for
property damage, presented and read. Buol'
moved that the claims and suils be referred to
the iegai staff for investigation and report.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel advising that the
foliowing ciaims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Eleanor
Avenarius for personal Injury; Peter J. Eisbach
for property damage; James E. Judge for
property damage; Judith Kaiser for personal
injury; McKillip Auto Diagnostics, Inc. for
property damage; Carol J. Paul for vehicle
damage; Ronald R. Riniker for property damage,
and Corporation Counsel recommending denial
of the ciaim of Joseph E. Dolan for property
damage, presented and read. Buo/ moved that
the communications be received and filed and
concurred with the recommendations. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque County - Request to Vacate:
Communication from Fred H. McCaw, Dubuque
County Attomey, requesting that a portion of
Eighth Street between Central Avenue and Iowa
Street be vacated, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and referred to the City Manager.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Cathedral Neighborhood
Communication from Ken Kringle,
the Cathedral Neighborhood
Association:
P resident of
Association,
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requesting permission to piace historic benches
in their neighborhood, presented and read, Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and referred to the City Manager.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Museum of Art: Communication from
the Dubuque Museum of Art requesting the
vacating of parking places on Seventh Street
and the addition of new parking spaces on the
east side of Bluff Street between Seventh and
Eighth Streets, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed
and referred to the City Manager. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Civil Service Commission ~ Maintenance
Worker:
April 24, 2001
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the 1999
Code of Iowa, an examination for the position of
Maintenance Worker was conducted on April 3,
2001. We hereby certify that the following
individuals have passed this written examination
and the vacancy for this position should be
made from this list and that this list Is good for
two years (2) years from above date.
Maintenance Worker
Patrick De Heck Randy J. Vaske
Raymond Behnke Frederick Brimeyer
Nicholas S, Bibb James R. Powers
Paul Herman Terry J. Leibold
Joseph Breson Garry Clauer
Paul Davis Martin Baumgartner
Timothy Lattner John Huekels
John Leytem, Jr. Robert J. Schiel
Terrance L. Shaffer Jeff J. Steuer
Respectfully submitted,
Is! Loras Kluesner, Chairperson
Is! Merle Duehr
Civil Service Commission
Buol moved that the above Civil Service
certification be made a matter of record.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Agreement with Four Mounds Foundation for
Summer Day Camp Program: City Manager
recommending approval of a grant agreement
with the Four Mounds Foundation to provide the
summer day camp program as part of the
Uptown Recreation Program, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
Agreement with ISU Extension Services for
Uptown Recreation Programs: City Manager
recommending approval of a grant agreement
with ISU Extension Services to provide summer
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programs as part of the Uptown Recreation
Program, presented and read, Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Sister City Program: Communication of
Council Member John Markham inviting Mrs.
Ludmila Mitrofanenko to visit the City of
Dubuque as part of the Sister City program and
letter from Jeff Buliock, on behaif of the
Presidents of the Tri-Coliege Cooperative Effort,
extending their official invitation, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
Legislative Issues: Communication of City
Manager to area legislators advising of the City's
opposition to House File 324 and House File
582; and urging support for the passage of the
state gaming tax bill as passed by the House
Ways and Means Committee, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
CEBA - Cottingham and Butler Insurance
Service, Inc.: Communication from the Iowa
Department of Economic Development advising
that they have approved the City's Community
Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) on behaif
of Cottingham and Butler Insurance Service,
Inc., presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Florence, Villa, Mountain Lane - Final
Assessment Acceptance: City Manager
recommending approvel of the final schedule of
assessments for the Florence, Villa and
Mountajn Lane sanitary sewer installation
project. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTfON NO,164-01
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE
FLORENCE, VILLA, AND MOUNTAIN LANE
SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION INCLUDING
CERT AIN INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE
CODE OF IOWA, SPECIFICALLY, THE
NUMBER OF ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS INTO
WHfCH ASSESSMENTS ARE DIVIDED, THE
INTEREST ON ALL UNPAID INSTALLMENTS,
THE TIME WHEN THE ASSESSMENTS ARE
PAYABLE AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO
CERTIFY THE FINAL SCHEDULE AND TO
PUBLISH NOTICE THEREOF,
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That after full consideration of the final
schedule of assess(Tlents and accompanying
plat showing the assessments proposed to be
made for the construction of the Florence, Villa,
and Mountain Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension
Project under contract with WC Stewart
Construction of Dubuque, Iowa, which final plat
and schedule were filed in the office of the City
Clerk on the 25" day of April, 2001, the said
schedule of assessments be and the same is
hereby approved and adopted.
That there be, and is hereby assessed and
levied as a special tax against and upon each of
the lots, the respective sums indicated.
Provided, further, that the amounts shown in
said final schedule of assessments as
deficiencies are found to be proper and levied
conditionally against the respective properties
benefited by the improvements as shown in the
scheduie, subject to the provisions of Section
384.63 of the Code of Iowa. Said assessments
against said lots are hereby declared to be in
proportion to the special benefits conferred and
not in excess of twenty.flve percent of the value
of same.
That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed
to certify said schedule to the County Treasurer
of Dubuque County, Iowa, and to publish notice
of said certification once each week for two
consecutive weeks in the manner provided in
Section 362.3, the first publication of which shall
be not more than fifteen days from the date of
filing of the final schedule. On or before the date
of the second publication of the notice, the City
Clerk shall also mail a copy of said notice to
property owners whose property is subject to
assessment, as provided and directed In Section
384.60 of the Code of iowa.
That assessments may be paid in full or in part
without interest at the office of the County
Treasurer, at any time within 30 days after the
date of the first publication of this notice of the
filing of the finai schedule of assessments with
the County Treasurer. After 30 days unpaid
assessments of $50.00 or more are payable in
10 annual installments and will draw annual
Interest at nine (9) percent (commencing on the
date of acceptance of the work) computed to the
December 1 next following the due dates of the
respective installments as provided in Section
384.65 of the Code of Iowa. Each installment will
be delinquent from October 1 following its due
date on July 1 of each year. Property owners
may elect to pay any annual installments
semiannually in advance.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
FLORENCE, VILLA & MOUNTAIN LANE
SANITARY SEWER
FINAL SCHEDULE OF VALUATION AND
FINAL ASSESSMENTS
The following schedule is hereby determined
to show each lot proposed to be assessed for
the improvement shown in the title together with
the amount proposed to be assessed against
each lot and the valuations shown opposite each
lot are hereby fixed as true valuations of such
lots by the city council of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
OWNER ADDRESS LOT DESCRIPTION
LEGAL GROSS VALUATION VALUATION
wi DEFICIENCY TOTAL NET PORTION
CONNECTION LOT # SUBDIVISION
ASSESSMENT IMPROVEMENT ASSESS-
MENT ASSESSMENT OVER 150' CHARGE
Higley, Roger & Michelle 16432 Humke Road
S 44.5'.E50'.N85' -Lot 2 Harper's
Subdivision 10-25-456-005 $2,964.41
$79,080.00 $82,044.41 $0.00 $2,964.41
Lindahl, Barry 295 Villa SI. E30' of Lot 198 &
Lot 199 Union Addition 10-25-456-010
$9,992.39 $131,902.00 $141,894.39$0.00
$9,992.39 $1,665.40 $0.00
Nebel, Jeff & Anita And Connie Wehr 395
Mountain Lane N 1/2 Lot 217, N 1/2 Lot
218, N 1/2 Lot 219 Union Addition 10-25-
459-010 $4,663.11 $93,290.00 $97,953.11
$0.00 $4,663.11
Meyer, Mary Doser 391 Mountain Lane S 1/2
Lot 217, S 1/2 Lot 218, S 1/2 Lol219 Union
Addition 10-25-459-011 $4,663.11
$91,552.00 $96,215.11 $0.00 $4,663.11
$0.00
Vogt, Rita Mary 675 Florence
20' of Lot 221 Union Addition
002 $4,663.11 $73,392.00
$0.00 $4,663.11
loewen, Carl & Anna Mae 655 Florence E
40' of Lot 221 & W 20' of Lot 222 Union
Addition 10-25-460-003 $3,996.95
$90,240.00 $94,236.95 $0.00 $3,996.95
Hardie, Frank T. 395 Villa St. E 40' of Lot
222 & Lot 223 Union Addition 10-25-460-
004 $6,661.59 $169,020.00$175,681.59
$0.00 $6,661.59
loney, Allen 692 Florence St.
226 & Lot 2 Union Addition
002 $9,992.39 $69,172.00
$0.00 $9,992.39 $1,998.48
White, Tim P.O. Box 862 Lot 227 Union
Addition 10-25-461-003 $5,995.43
$9,330.00 $15,325.43 $2,164.07
$3,831.36 $0.00 $0.00
Oliver, Cindy 545 Villa St. Lot 1 of Lot 25
Levi's Addition 10-25-461-013 $9,992.39
$119,990.00$129,982.39$0.00 $9,992.39
$2,598.02 $0.00
Lot 220 & W
10-25-460-
$78,055.11
Lot 1 of Lot
10-25-461-
$79,164.39
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Whitlow, Kathryn 400 Villa SI. Lot 1 of Lot
228 Union Addition 10.25.476.002
$9,789.21 $347,600.00$357,389.21$0.00
$9,789.21
O'Brien, Patricia 450 Villa SI. ' Lot 2 of Lot
228 Union Addition 10.25-476.003
$9,631.33 $182,582.00$192,213.33$0.00
$9,631.33
Keegan, Mike & Sandra 500 Villa SI. N 46' Lot
22, Lot 23, Lot 24 & Lot 24a Levi's Addition
10.25-476.051 $9,992.39 $63,240.00
$73,232.39 $0.00 $9,992.39 $209.84
Hartig, Richard 560 Villa SI. Lot 19, Lot 20,
& Lot 21 Levi's Addition 10.25.476.007
$9,992.39 $356,470.00$366,462.39$0.00
$9,992.39 $629.52
TOTALS:
GROSS ASSESSMENTS: $102,990.19
DEFiCIENCY ASSESSMENTS: $2,164.07
TOTAL NET ASSESSMENTS: $100,826.13
Buol moved adoption of the Resoiutlon.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7.0.
Bennett Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction
Project Acceptance: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the Bennett Street
Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project in the final
contract amount of $39,302.06, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 165-01
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the Bennett Street
Storm Sewer Extension Project has been
completed and the City Manager has examined
the work and fiied his certificate stating that the
same has been completed according to the
terms of the contract, plans and specifications
and recommends its acceptance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the
City Manager be approved and that said
improvement be and the same is hereby
accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
the contractor from the General Storm Sewer
Construction Fund in amount equal to the
amount of this contract, less any retained
percentage provided for therein.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7"day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan. Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resoiution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7.0.
RESOLUTION NO. 166-01
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract for the Bennett Street
Storm Sewer Extension Project has been
completed and the City Engineer has submitted
his final estimate showing the cost thereof
including the cost of estimates, notices and
inspection and all miscellaneous costs;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement is
hereby determined to be $43,760.69 and the
said amount shall be paid from the General
Storm Sewer Construction Fund of the City 01
Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7" day 01
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7.0.
Fitth Street Ramp Expansion - Acceptance:
City Manager recommending acceptance of the
Fifth Street Ramp Expansion Project in the finai
contract amount of $2,001,920.53, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 167-01
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the Fifth Street
Ramp Expansion Project has been completed
and the City Manager has examined the work
and filed his certificate stating that the same has
been completed according to the terms of the
contracts, plans and specifications and
recommends its acceptance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE iT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the
City Manager be approved and that said
improvement be and the same is hereby
accepted.
BE iT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
the contractor from the Fiscal Year 2001 Parking
Construction Fund in amounts equal to the
amount of this contract, less any retained
percentage provided for therein.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Suol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7.0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 168-01
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract for the Fifth Street
Ramp Expansion Project has been completed
and the Parking ,System Supervisor has
submitted her final estimate showing the cost
thereof inciuding the cost of estimate~, notices
and inspection and all miscellaneous costs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
is hereby determined to be $2,001,920.53 and
the said amount shall be paid from the Fiscal
Year 2001 Parking Construction Fund.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
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HUD Healthy Homes Initiative Grant
Appiication: City Manager recommending
authorization to execute an application for a
Heaithy Homes Initiative Demonstration Grant,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO.169-01
RESOLUTfON AUTHORIZING THE
TO EXECUTE AN APPLlCATfON
HEALTHY HOMES INITfATIVE
STRATION GRANT
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has operated a
local childhood lead poisoning prevention
program since 1994; and
Whereas, the City received Round 4 iead
hazard removal funding, in the amount of $3.69
million; and
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development has made availabie
additional funds for a healthy homes initiative
program, including lead-based paint hazard
control, lead hazard awareness, healthy homes
public education and community outreach, and
environmental assessments and treatments to
impact a variety of household health and safety
issues; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque proposes a
Healthy Homes Initiative program in Census
Tracts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7.01 and 7.02 in the City of
Dubuque. The new proposed application is for a
Healthy Homes Initiative demonstration project
to promote cost effective measures to correct
muitipie safety and health hazards in home
environments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
MAYOR
FOR A
DEMON-
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized
and directed to execute an application to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for a Healthy Homes Initiative
Demonstration Grant in the amount of
$1,000,000.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to forward said
applications and resulting standard executed
contracts to the respective agencies in a timely
fashion and as required by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7'" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Enterprise Zone Commission: City Manager
recommending approval of the appointment of
members to the Enterprise Zone Commission,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Iowa Inn - Downtown Rehab Loan Terms: City
Manager recommending approval of a change in
the repayment terms of the City's TIF funded
Downtown Rehabilitation Loan previously
approved for the iowa Inn project, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 170-01
A RESOLUTION AUTHORfZING A CHANGE
IN THE TERMS OF THE DOWNTOWN
REHABILITATION LOAN TO METROPLAINS
DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, has
created a Downtown Rehabilitation Loan
Program for the purpose of stimulating
reinvestment in the Downtown Dubuque Urban
Renewal District; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, is
encouraging the use of this loan program to
finance code compliance activities and to spur
job creation and upper story housing unit
development; and
Whereas, the ioan application from
MetroPlains Development, LLC (MDI Limited
Partnership #47) meets the requirements of this
program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the revised terms of the
Downtown Rehabilitation Loan to allow a ten
year repayment of monthly principai plus interest
are hereby accepted and approved.
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Section 2. That the City Manager be and he is
hereby directed to prepare the necessary loan
documents in accordance with the approved
terms.
Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby
authorized to execute, on behalf of the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, all
necessary loan documents and is further
authorized to disburse loan funds from the
Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Program, in
accordance with the terms and conditions. of the
executed agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7'" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Quarterly Investment Report: City Manager
submitting the March 31, 2001 Quarterly
Investment Report, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Rlprow Valley Restoration Project - Selection
of Archeologist: City Manager recommending
the approval of Mississippi Valley Archeology
Center to perform a Phase I archeological
survey for the Riprow Valley Recreation Area
project, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Fire Grant Application: City Manager
recommending approval of a $43,000 grant
application to the United States Fire
Administration in the Wellness/Fitness Category
and authorizing the $13,500 (10 percent) local
share, presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and
Release of Funds for Community Development
Block Grant Programs: City Manager
recommending approval of publication of a
combined notice of no significant Impact on the
environment and notice of intent to request
release of funds for Community Development
Block Grant Programs, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed and approved recommendation.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 171-01
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
CERTAIN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROJECTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2002 (PROGRAM YEAR 2001)
Whereas, the City of Dubuque will enter Into a
Grant Agreement for the Fiscal Year
commencing July 1, 2001, with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban
Development, providing for financial assistance
to the City under Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended; 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 hereinafter listed projects to be financed with
Community Development Block Grant funds;
and
Whereas, based on said environmental review,
the Department of Community and Economic
Development has determined that said projects
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
projects will be sent by regular mail to various
federal, state and locai pubiic agencies; to the
appropriate Regional Office of the
Environmental Protection Agency, to the HUD
Area Office and to the iocal 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
Release of Funds for the following identified
projects and to make the Environmental Review
Record for said projects available for publiC
inspection and comment until 5:00 p.m. on May
28, 2001. Such notice shall be in the form of
Exhibit "A' attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
Housing Programs: Probiem Properties
Management; Homeownership Rehabilitation
(Operation: Paintbrush; Operation Upkeep;
Residentiai Rehabilitation Loan Program; Sewer
Connection Loan);Housing Code Enforcement;
First Time Home Buyer Program; Rental Unit
Rehabilitation (Emergency Code Enforcement
Loan Program; Moderate income Rental Rehab
Loan Program; Accessibility Rehab; Single
Room Occupancy Rehab)
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Purchase/Rehabilitation/ Resale; Painted Brick
Program, Housing Rehabilitation Services and
Staff; Housing Planning/Administration Services
and Staff
Neighborhood and< Community Development
Programs: Community Partnership Program
(cp2); Senior Center; Neighborhood Recreation
Programs; Family Self-Sufficiency; Information
and Referral Service; Child Care Resource and
Referral; Deer Management Food Program;
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement; Historic
Preservation Rehabilitation Grants; Washington
Tool Library; Neighborhood Grants; Leadership
Training; Handicap Curb Ramps; Neighborhood
Infrastructure Improvements (Neighborhood
Street Overlays; Neighborhood Sidewalk
Program; Neighborhood StepMlall Repair);
Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center; Fair
Housing Education; Neighborhood Development
Services and Staff
Economic Development Programs: Economic
Development Financial Assistance Program;
Enterprise Opportunity Program; Economic
Development Program Services and Staff
Planning and Administration: CDBG
Administration Services and Staff; Finance
Services and Staff; City Planning Services and
Staff
Section 2. That the environmental review
record for each of the projects 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 projects.
Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent to
assume the status of a responsible federal
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.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 7'h day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Amendment to the Platinum Hospitality Group
LLC Facility Management Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of an
amendment to the Platinum Hospitality, Inc.
Facility Management Agreement for the
Mississippi River Education and Conference
Center, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Amendment to the Platinum Hospitality Group
LLC Development Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of an amendment to the
Platinum Hospitality Development Agreement,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 172-01
APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND PLATINUM
HOLDINGS, LLC
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque (City) and
Platinum Holdings, LLC (Developer) have
entered into a Development Agreement
pursuant to which City will lease to Developer
certain real property for Developer's construction
and operation of a hotel and water park;
AND WHEREAS, the Closing Date established
in the Amended Development Agreement Is May
15,2001;
AND WHEREAS, City and Developer now
desire to further amend the Development
Agreement to establish a new closing date of
June 4, 2001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Third Amendment to Development
Agreement attached hereto is hereby approved.
2. The Mayor Is authorized and directed to
sign the Third Amendment on behalf of the City
of Dubuque.
Dated this 7th day of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Jaycees - Transfer of Liquor
License: Transfer of Class B Beer Permit for
Dubuque Jaycees "All that Jazz" Tent A, on
June 15, 2001, from Town Clock Plaza to Iowa
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Street Ramp in case of rain, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and transfer approved.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Business Licenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 173-01
Whereas, applications for Beer Permits have
been submitted and filed to this Council for
approval and the same have been examined
and approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such
applicants were Inspected and found to comply
with the Ordinances of this City and have fiied
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
TFM Co. Oky Doky #1 +
(Sunday Sale) 250 W. 1st St
Beecher Co. Inc. Beecher Beverage #2+
(Sunday Sale) 1691 Asbury Rd
McCann's Service Inc McCann's Service
Inc+(Sunday Sale) 690 W Locust St
Mulgrew Oil Com. 16th St Auto/Truck Plaza+
(Sunday Sale) 1215 E. 16th St
Kwik Trip Inc. Tobacco Outlet Plus #504+
(Sunday Sale) 806 Wacker Dr
TFM Co. Oky Doky # 2+
(Sunday Sale) 51 W. 32nd St
CLASS "B" (SPECIAL EVENT) BEER PERMIT
Donna Ginter Catfish Festival+
(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) Hawthorne St
Dubuque Jaycees Dubuque Jaycees Main
Event+ (Outdoor) Tent A End of Main St
Dubuque Jaycees Dubuque Jaycees Tent A+
(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) Town Clock Plaza
Dubuque Jaycees Dubuque Jaycees Tent B+
(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) Town Clock Plaza
Dubuque Jaycees Dubuque Jaycees Tent C+
(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) Town Clock Plaza
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Cierk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 174-01
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 "A" LIQUOR LICENSE
Dubuque Golf & Ciub Dubuque Golf &
Country Club+(Sunday/ Outdoor Sale)
1800 Randall
CLASS "C" LIQUOR LICENSE
Clifford Enterprises LC Dempsey's & Molly's
Pub & Grub 395 W 9th
MichaellTheresa Kalmes Breaktime Bar &
Grill+ (Sunday Sale) 1097Jackson
Beverly Larsen Denny's Lux Club+
(Sunday Sale) 3050 Asbury
CLASS "BW"(SPECIAL) LIQUOR
Athenian Grllllnc Athenian Grill
1091 University
Four Seasons
3305 Asbury
Four Seasons Buffet Inc.
Buffet+(Sunday Sale)
CLASS 'WB" WINE
Oky Doky # 1
250W.1st
Beecher Beverage # 2
1691 Asbury
Passed, approved and adopted fhis 7th day of
May 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
TFM CO.
Beecher Co. Inc.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Boards /
Commissions:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
Commission: (Two Vacancies) Applicant:
Paula Maloy, SVM (Census Tract 10).
Michalski moved that Paula Maloy, SVM be
appointed to the Community Development
Advisory Commission, representing Census
Tract 10, for an unexpired three year term which
will expire 2/15/04. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(One Vacancy), Applicant: Randall J. Klauer.
Markham moved that Randall J. Klauer be
appointed to a five year term which will expire
3/25/06. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
7-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Regular Session, May 7, 2001
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Michalski moved that the rules be
suspended to allow anyone present to address
the Council if they so Desire. Seconded by Cline.
Motion carried 7-0.
Residential Parking Permit District - Senior
High School Area: Proof of publication on notice
of hearing on establishment of Residential
Parking Permit District E for portions of streets
around Senior High School, presented and read.
Buol moved that the proof be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Chris Austin spoke in favor of the proposed
Residential Parking Permit District.
An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa by
adopting a new Section 32-398 thereto providing
for the designation of portions of North
Grandview Avenue, Rosedale Avenue, Algona
Street, and Avoca Street as a Residential
Parking Permit District, presented and read.
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 24-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA BY ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 32-
398 THERETO PROVIDING FOR THE
DESIGNATION OF PORTIONS OF NORTH
GRANDVIEW AVENUE, ROSEDALE AVENUE,
ALGONA STREET, AND AVOCA STREET AS
A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT
Whereas, Sections 32-381 through 32-393 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
iowa, empowers the City Council to establish a
Residential Parking Permit District upon receipt
of a valid petition and the finding of certain
conditions; and
Whereas, a valid petition has been received to
declare an area described as follows as a
Residential Parking Permit District.
Grandview Avenue, North, south side, from
Avoca Street to Auburn Street
Rosedale Avenue, south side, from Avoca
Street to the alley west of
Rasedale Avenue, north side, from Avoca
Street to the west property line of 2095
Rosedale Avenue
Algona Street, both sides, from North
Grandview Avenue to Green Street
Avoca Street, both sides, from Rosedale
Avenue to Green Street
Whereas, the City Manager has caused a
parking study of the above identified area to be
conducted, and which study has established that
the area meets the criteria as established in
Section 32-383 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa:
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At least 80 percent of the curbside parking
spaces in the proposed Parking Permit District
were utilized during peak periods; and
At least 25 percent of the curbside parking
spaces in the proposed Parking Permit District
were utilized by nonresident parkers; and
Whereas, the City Manager, based upon the
petition and the results of the parking study,
recommends to the City Council that the area be
designated as a Residential Parking Permit
District during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays; and
Whereas, the City Council pursuant to public
notice published on April 20, 2001, in the City of
Dubuque Telearaoh Herald, a newspaper of
general circulation met in session on the ih day
of May, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. in the third floor
auditorium of the Carnegie Stout Public Library
for the purpose of hearing all interested persons
and representatives of organizations and to
consider any and all objections which have been
filed to the proposed designation of the above
area as a Residential Parking Permit District
during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., daily
except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and
Whereas, all interested parties have been
given an opportunity to be heard and all
objections have been duly considered,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA;
Section 1. That a petition containing the
required number of signatures and meeting the
intent and purpose of Section 32-381 through
32-393 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, has been received by the City of
Dubuque.
Section 2. That any and all objections to the
designation of the area as a Residential Parking
Permit District during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays be and the same are overruied.
Section 3. That the recommendation of the
City Manager based upon the petition and the
parking study to designate the area as a
Residential Parking Permit District during the
hours of 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, except
Saturdays, Sundays, and hoiidays, is hereby
approved and accepted.
Section 4. That the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, be amended by enacting
a new Section of 32-398 as follows:
"Sec. 32-398. Residential Parkina Permit
District "E".
a) The following described area constitutes a
Residential Parking Permit District designated
as Residential Parking Permit District "E":
Grandview Avenue, North, south side, from
Avoca Street to Auburn Street
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Rosedale Avenue, south side, lrom Avoca
Street to the alley west of Avoca Street
Rosedale Avenue, north side, from Avoca
Street to the west property line of 2095
Rosedale Avenue
Algona Street, both sides, from North
Grandview Avenue to Green Street
Avoca Street, both sides, Irom Rosedale
Avenue to Green Street.
No vehicles shail park curbside in Residential
Parking Permit District "E" during the hours of
7:00 .am. to 2:30 p.m. daily, except Saturdays,
Sundays, and hoiidays without displaying a valid
parking permit issued by the City."
Section 5. That the City Clerk is hereby
directed to mail to every dwelling unit within the
designated district the documents prescribed by
Section 32-385 of the Code 01 Ordinances of the
City 01 Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7'" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 1" day of August, 2001.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
11 8/1
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 linal
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
General Obligation Bonds lor the America's
River Project: Prool of publication on notice of
hearing and City Manager recommending the
sale of not to exceed $12,500,000 General
Obligation Bonds for the America's River
Project, presented and read. Markham moved
that the proof and communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried
7-0.
Jerry Enzler, Executive Director pI the
Dubuque County Historical Society and Sue
Czeshinski of the Convention and Visitors
Bureau both spoke in lavor of the sale of the
bonds. Rhodes isenhart, 8908 Quail Ridge Ct.
spoke questioning the use of TIF monies.
RESOLUTION NO. 175-01
RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
fSSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $12,500,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice published as
required by law, this Council has heid a public
meeting and hearing upon the proposal to
institute proceedings for the issuance of not to
exceed $12,500,000 General Obligation Bonds
lor the essential corporate purpose 01 paying
costs of the aiding in the planning, undertaking
and carrying out of urban renewal project
activities under the authority pf Chapter 403 of
the Code of Iowa and the Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Ice Harbor
Urban Renewal District, including those costs
associated with the acquisition and construction
01 parking improvements and site development
for the Mississippi River National Education and
Conlerence Center, and the construction,
development, improvement and beautilication of
the banks and other areas adjacent to flood
control improvements in said District, including
construction of riverwalk, streetscape and
lighting improvements, rehabilitation and
conservation Of historic structures, and
construction 01 boat docking, harbor, parking
and related public infrastructure improvements
in support of the America's River project, and no
petition was filed calling for a referendum
thereon and this Council has considered the
extent of objections received from residents or
property owners as to said proposed issuance of
bonds; and, accordingly the lollowing action is
now considered to be in the best interests of the
City and residents thereof:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby
institute proceedings and takes additional action
lor the sale and issuance in the manner required
by law of not to exceed $12,500,000 General
Obligation Bonds lor the foregoing essential
corporate purposes.
Section 2. That this Resolution be and does
hereby serve as a deciaration 01 official intent
under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2, because the
City reasonably expects to reimburse with the
proceeds of the Bonds, all or a portion of original
expenditures incurred in connection with the
above purpose.
Section 3. The Cierk is authorized and directed
to proceed on behalf 01 the City with the sale of
said bonds, to select a date for the sale thereof,
to cause to be prepared such notice and sale
information as may appear appropriate, to
publish and distribute the same on behalf 01 the
City and this Council and otherwise to take all
action necessary to permit the sale 01 said
bonds on a basis favorable to the City and
acceptable to the Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 7th day 01
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
Flat Iron Park Renovation: Proofs of
pUblication on notice of hearing on plans and
Regular Session, May 7,2001
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specifications, and notice to bidders on the
receipt of bids, and City Manager recommending
award of the contract for the renovation of Flat
Iron Park to Fondell Excavating, inc., in the
amount of $142;921<.02, presented and read.
Markham moved that the proofs and
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Michaiski. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 176-01
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, on the 16'h day of April, 2001,
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the FLAT IRON PARK
RENOVATION 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
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 177-01
AWARDING CONTRACT
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the FLAT IRON
PARK RENOVATION PROJECT pursuant to
Resolution No. 158-01, and notice to bidders
published in a newspaper published in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, on the 20'h day of April, 2001.
WHEREAS, said sealed proposals were
opened and read on the 27'h day of April, 2001,
and it has been determined that the bid of
FONDELL EXCAVATING, INC., In the amount
of $142,921.02 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 FONDELL EXCAVATING, INC.,
and the Manager be and is hereby directed to
execute a contract on behalf of the City of
Dubuque for the complete pertormance of the
work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
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That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractors 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
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michaiski. Motion carried 7-0.
Hamilton Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction:
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on
plans and specifications, and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids, and City Manager
recommending award of the contract for
reconstruction of the Hamilton Street Stonm
Sewer to Drew Cook and Sons Excavating in the
amount of $23,285.73, presented and read.
Robbins moved that the proofs and
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 178-01
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 28th day of March, 2001,
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the Hamilton Street Sewer
Extension 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'h day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 179-01
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Hamilton Street
Storm Sewer Extension Project pursuant to
Resolution No. 131-01 and notice to bidders
published in a newspaper published in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa on the 6'h day of April, 2001.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 24'h day of April, 2001, and it
has been determined that the bid of Drew Cook
& Sons, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa in the amount of
$23,285.73 was the lowest bid for the
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furnishings of all labor and materials and
performing the work as provided for in the pians
and specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF .HE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above improvement
be awarded to Drew Cook & Sons, Inc. and the
Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a
contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the
complete performance of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractors 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
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Wilbrichl Lane Storm Sewer improvements:
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on
plans and specifications, and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids, and City Manager
recommending award of the contract for the
Wilbricht Lane Storm Sewer Improvements to
Connolly Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$22,971.29, presented and read. Robbins
moved that the proofs and communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 180-01
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 28'h day of March, 2001,
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the Wilbricht Lane Storm
Sewer Improvements 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'h day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7 -0.
RESOLUTION NO. 181-01
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, seaied proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Wilbricht Lane
Storm Sewer Improvements pursuant to
Resolution No. 134-01 and notice to bidders
published in a newspaper published in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa on the 6th day of April, 2001.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 26th day of April, 2001, and It
has been determined that the bid of Connolly
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $22,971.29
was the lowest bid for the furnishings of ali labor
and materials and performing the work as
provided for in the pians 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 Connolly 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 unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7'h day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Markham moved that the rule be reinstated
limiting discussion to the Council. Seconded by
Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Preparation
of Pians and Specifications for the Opening of
Main Street from 5th Street to 9th Street; City
Manager recommending approval of the
issuance of a Request for Proposals for the
Town Ciock Plaza, presented and read. Buo!
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved recommendation. Seconded
by Cline. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-
Buol, Cline, MarKham, MichaisKi, Nicholson.
Nays-Duggan, Robbins.
Off-Premise Sign Permit Moratorium: City
Manager recommending that the existing permit
moratorium for off~premise signs be rescinded,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3
(Advertising) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by amending Section 3-43(f), to
establish a ninety (90) day extension of the
existing moratorium 9" the issuance of permits
for off.premise signs, presented and read.
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 25-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3
(ADVERTISING) OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
SECTION 3-43 (f), TO ESTABLISH A NINETY
(90) DAY EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING
MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF
PERMITS FOR OFF-PREMISE SIGNS.
Whereas, Lamar Outdoor Advertising has
submitted an application for a text amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance regulations pertaining
to increasing the minimum spacing of off-
premise signs; and
Whereas, the Zoning Advisory Commission
and the City Council have acled upon this
amendment; and
Whereas, the issuance of permits for oft-
premise signs can now proceed.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Chapter 3 (Advertising) of the City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended by deleting Section 3-43 (f)
Moratorium on issuance of permits for off-
premise signs.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect
upon publication as required by law.
Passed. approved and adopted this 7th day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 14th day of May, 2001.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 5/14
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Audit Services: City Manager recommending
approval of the appointment of Eide Bailly LLP
as the City's auditing firm for the next five years,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by Cline.
Motion carried 7-0.
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Flora Pool and Sutton Pool Water
Playgrounds: City Manager recommending
initiation of the bidding process for the
construction of the Flora Pool and Sutton Pool
Water Playgrounds and setting a public hearing
for June 18, 2001, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7.0.
RESOLUTION NO. 182-01
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimated cost for the Sutton
Pooi and Flora Pool Water Piaygrounds
Construction Project, in the estimated amount of
$645,380, are hereby approved and ordered
filed in the office of the City Clerk, for public
inspection.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michaiski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 183-01
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 SUTTON POOL AND FLORA POOL
WATER PLAYGROUNDS CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, that on the 18th day of June,
2001, a public hearing will be held 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 pians 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, approved and adopted this 7th day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
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Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION N0. 184-01
ORDERING BIDS
BE iT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the SUTTON POOL AND FLORA POOL
WATER PLAYGROUNDS CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT is hereby ordered to be advertised for
bids for construction.
BE iT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
of the security to accompany each bid shall be in
an amount which shall conform to the provisions
of the notice to bidders hereby approved as a
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 twenty days
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on
the 5th day of June, 2001. 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 18'h day of June, 2001.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Mlchaiski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Girls' independent Softball League
Lease: C'rty Manager recommending that a
public hearing be set for May 21, 2001 to
consider a lease with the Dubuque Girls'
Independent Softball League for part of the
Riprow Valley property, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 185-01
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
LEASE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa is considering entering into a
Lease Agreement with the Dubuque Girls'
Independent Softbali League for 11.6 acres of
the Rip Row Valley Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, that on the 21st day of May,
2001, a publiC hearing will be held at 6:30 p.m.
in the Public Library Auditorium, at which time
interested persons may appear and be heard for
or against entering into the proposed lease, 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, towa, 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 Lease Agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Center Grove Storm Sewer: City Manager
recommending initiation of the bidding process
for the Center Grove Storm Sewer
reconstruction project and setting a. public
hearing for June 4, 2001, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 186-01
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 Center
Grove Storm Sewer Project, in the estimated
amount of $96,631.95, 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
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nichoison. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 187-01
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 Center Grove Storm Sewer Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 4'h day of June, 2001, a public
hearing will be held 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
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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
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Cierk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 188-01
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the Center Grove Storm Sewer Project is
hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for
construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
of the security to accompany each bid shall be in
an amount which shall conform to the provisions
of the notice to bidders hereby approved as a
part of the plans and specifications heretofore
adopted.
That the City Clerk is hereby directed to
advertise for bids for the construction of the
improvements herein provided, to be published
in a newspaper having general circulation in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be
less than four days nor more than forty-five days
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on
the 22"' day of May, 2001. 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 June, 2001.
Passed, adopted and approved this 7'h day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Jackson Street Storm Sewer Reconstruction:
City Manager recommending initiation of the
bidding process for the Jackson Street Storm
Sewer Reconstruction Project and setting a
public hearing for June 4, 2001, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 189-01
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 Jackson
Street Relief Storm Sewer Project, in the
estimated amount of $220,085.30, 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
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 190-01
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 Jackson Street Relief Storm Sewer
Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 4th day of June, 2001, a public
hearing will be held 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
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 191-01
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the Jackson Street Relief Storm Sewer
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
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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 22"' day of May, 2001. 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 4th day of June, 2001.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1'h day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Cierk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Algona Street Reconstruction Project: City
Manager recommending initiation of the bidding
process for the Algona Street Reconstruction
Project and setting a public hearing for June 4,
2001, presented and read. Michalski moved that
the communication be receIved and mad.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 192-01
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 Algona
Street Reconstruction Project, in the estimated
amount of $741.539.21, are hereby approved
and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk
for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1'h day of
May 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 193-01
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 Algona Street Reconstruction Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 4th day of June, 2001, a public
hearing will be held 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 Cierk be and is hereby directed to cause a
notice of time and place of such hearing to be
published in a newspaper having general
circulation in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, which
notice shall be not less than four days nor more
than twenty days prior to the day fixed for its
consideration. At the hearing, any Interested
person may appear and file objections to the
proposed plans, specifications, contract, or
estimated cost of the improvement.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1'h day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 194-01
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY
Wherees, proposed plans have been duly
prepared and approved by the City Council of
the City of Dubuque and are now on file in the
office of City Clerk showing among other things
the ptans, specifications, form of contract,
estimated cost and preliminary plat and
schedule showing the amount proposed to be
assessed against each lot and the valuation of
each lot as filed by the City Council, for the
Algona Street Reconstruction Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the City Council deems it advisable and
necessary for the public welfare to make the
herein mentioned improvements, and unless
property owners at the time of the final
consideration of this proposed resolution have
on file with the City Clerk objections to the
resolution of necessity, they shall be deemed to
have waived all objections pertaining to the
regularity of the proceeding and the legality of
using the special assessment procedure.
Said improvements shall be constructed and
done in accordance with the plans and
specifications which have been approved by the
City Council and now on file with the City Clerk.
That the cost and expense of making such
improvement will be assessed partially or totally
against privately owned property lying with the
assessment limits, and in an amount not to
exceed that provided by law, and in proportion to
the special benefits conferred.
The portion of the cost which shall be borne by
the City will be paid from the Street Construction
Fund, and special assessment bonds may be
issued in anticipation of deferred payments of
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assessments when a contract has been
performed and accepted, and the proceeds
thereof used to pay the contractor.
The above resolution was introduced,
approved and orderad placed on file with the
City Clerk this 7'h day of May, 2001.
Approved and placed on fiie for final action.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
RECORD OF FINAL ADOPTION
The foregoing Resolution was finally passed
and adopted as proposed by the City Council
this 7'h day of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 195-01
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, has given its preliminary
approval on the proposed plans, specifications
and form of contract and placed same on file in
the office of the City Clerk for public inspection,
for the Aigona Street Reconstruction Project,
and,
Whereas, the proposed Resolution of
Necessity for said improvement has been
introduced and is now on file in the City Clerk's
office for public inspection.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
ThaI on the 4th day of June, 2001, a public
hearing will be held at 6:30 o'ciock p.m. in the
Public Library Auditorium in the City of Dubuque
at which time the owners of property subject to
assessment for the proposed improvement or
any other person having an interest in the matter
may appear and be heard for or against the
making of the improvement, the boundaries of
the district, the cost, the assessment against any
lot, or the finai adoption of a resolution of
necessity and the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to cause a notice of time
and place of such hearing to be published in a
newspaper having general circuiation in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall be
published once each week for two consecutive
weeks, the first pubiication of which shall be not
less than ten days prior to the day fixed for its
consideration. Unless property owners at the
time of the final consideration of this proposed
resolution have on file with the City Clerk
objections to the Resolution of Necessity they
shall be deemed to have waived all objections
thereto.
Passed, adopted and approved this 7'h day of
May, 2001.
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Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 196-01
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY
SCHEDULE OF ASSESSMENTS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the attached sheets, 1 to 4 inciusive, are
hereby determined to be the schedule of
proposed assessments for the Algona Street
Reconstruction Project and the valuations set
out herein are hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted 7'h day of May,
2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 197-01
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the Algona Street Reconstruction Project
is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for
construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
of the security to accompany each bid shall be in
an amount which shall conform to the provisions
of the notice to bidders hereby approved as a
part of the plans and specifications heretofore
adopted.
That the City Clerk is hereby directed to
advertise for bids for the construction of the
improvements herein provided, to be publiShed
in a newspaper having general circulation in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be
less than four days nor more than forty-five days
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on
the 24th day of May, 2001. 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 4th day of June, 2001.
Passed, adopted and approved this 7'h day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Fiscal Year 2001 Second Budget Amendment
City Manager recommending that a public
hearing be set for May 21, 2001 to consider the
Fiscal Year 2001 Second Budget Amendment,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO.198-01
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO PUBLISH PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 BUDGET AND DATE
OF PUBLIC HEARING '
Whereas, it is proposed that the City of
Dubuque amend its Fiscal Year 2001 budget;
and
Whereas, Section 384.16 of the Code of Iowa
stipulates that a public hearing must be held on
such a budget amendment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Clerk by and Is hereby
authorized and directed to publish notice of
public hearing on an amendment to the adopted
budget for the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
setting the Hearing for 5/21/01 at a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library
Auditorium and direct the City Cierk to publish
notice in the manner prescribed by law;
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Canfield Hotel - Temporary Easement and
Intent to Dispose: City Manager recommending
that a public hearing be set for May 21, 2001 to
consider a temporary easement on the Canfield
Hotel site and the disposition of property south
of the Canfield Hotel to Robert Klauer,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 199-01
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
AN INTEREST IN CITY OWNED REAL
PROPERTY TO ROBERT D. KLAUER
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City)
owns the following real property (the Property)
trom Plastic Center, Inc.:
The West 68 feet 3 inches-North 11 feet 4
inches at Lot 1, the South 39.5 leet of Lot 1 , and
Lot 2, of City Lot 524, the balance of Lots 1 and
2 of City Lot 525 and the western balance of City
Lots 526 and 527, all in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
AND WHEREAS, City has entered into an
Agreement with Robert D. Klauer (Klauer) to
acquire an easement to serve the Property, a copy
at which Agreement is attached hereto;
AND WHEREAS, in consideration for the
easement, the Agreement grants to Klauer a right
of first refusal to purchase a portion of the
Property and City agrees to convey a portion of
the property to Klauer;
AND WHEREAS, the City Council has
tentatively determined that it would be in the best
interests of the City to enter into the Agreement
with Klauer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque intends to
dispose of an Interest in the foregoing-described
real property by Agreement between City and
Klauer.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to cause this Resolution and a notice
to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code
Section 364.7 of a publiC hearing on the City's
intent to dispose of an interest in the foregoing-
described real property, to be held on the 21. day
of May, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. at the publiC library
auditorium, 11th & Locust, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1'" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
and set for Public Hearing on 5/21/01 at a
meeting to commertce at 6:30 p.m. in the Public
Library Auditorium and direct the City Clerk to
publish notice in the manner prescribed by law.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
At 7:19 P.M. Buol moved to go into Closed
Session re: Property acquisition (Iowa Code
Chapter 21-.5(1 l(j). Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
At 8:00 P.M. Council reconvened Regular
Session with statement that Staff had been
given proper direction.
There being no further business, Michaiski
moved that the meeting adjourn. Seconded by
Buol. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned
at 8:01 P.M.
Isl Jeanne F. Schneider
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session, May 21, 2001
Council Met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Cline, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson, Robbins,
City Manager Michael Van Milligen, Corporation
Counsel Barry Lindahl.
Absent: Council Member Buol.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
the regular session of the City Council called for
the purpose of acting upon such business which
may properly come before the City Council.
The invocation was given by Pastor Jamie
Cutler, Rockdale and Center Grove United
Methodist Church.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes Submitted: Airport Commission of
4/23; City Council Proceedings of 5/7; Civil
Service Commission of 4/24; Environmental
Stewardship Advisory Commission of 5/1;
Historic Preservation Commission of 5/2;
Housing Code Appeals Board of 5/15; Park and
Recreation Commission of 4/10; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 5/2; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 4/26, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the minutes be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 6-0.
Proof of publication of List of Claims and
Summary of Revenues for months ending
February 28 and March 31, 2001; Proof of
publication of Council Proceedings of April 16,
2001, presented and read. Michalski moved that
the proofs be received and filed. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Finance Director submitting the financial
reports for the month ending April 30, 2001,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Fieldon Atchison in
undetermined amount for property damage;
Jonathan Denham in estimated amount of
$79.50 for vehicle towing; Dale A. Hirsch in
estimated amount of $175.00 for vehicle
damage; Kathy Kahle in undetermined amount
for property damage; Amber Kallenberger in
undetermined amount for personal injury; Jerry
Marc in undetermined amount for personal
injury; Donald or Linda Root in estimated
amount of $532 for property damage; Chris
Saylor in estimated amount of $161.67 for
personal injury, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the claims and suits be referred to
the Legal Staff for investigation and report.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Corporation Counsel advising that the
following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: American
International Recovery, Inc. for personal injury;
Jerry Maro for vehicie damage, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communications
be received and filed and concurred. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending that the
claim of David R. Janzig, Sr. for vehicle damage
be denied, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communications be received and filed
and concurred. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 6-0.
Citizen Communication: Communication from
Judith C. Bakey-Rahe requesting permission to
build a retaining wall on her property at 2570
Green Street, presented and read. Judith Bakey-
Rahe spoke concerning the requested retaining
wall. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed and referred to the City
Manager. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 6-0.
Civil Service Commission certifying Utility-
worker:
May 11, 2001
Honorabie Mayor and Members of the City
Council
In accordance with Chapter 400 of the 1999
Code of Iowa, an examination for the position of
Utilityworker was given on April 24, 2001. We
hereby certify that the individuals listed on the
attached sheet have passed this written
examination and the vacancy for this position
should be made from this list and that this list is
good for two (2) years from above date.
UTllITYWORKER - TEST GIVEN ON APRIL
3,2001 - PASSING SCORE OF 71 (71.0%)
Thomas F. Meyer David J. Jensen
Garry F. Clauer Leonard E. Learman
John T. Hagerty John Evarts
Daniel Grutz Ronald J. Breitbach
William R. Grimm Kevin Egan
Donald W. Wright Doug Oberhoffer
Randy J. Vaske Jerome I. Rill
Daniei C. Runde Eric H. Oppenheimer
Terry J. Arensdorf Duane V. Chapman
Duane F. Brown Wayne M. Ries
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Bambi L. Worden
Randy C. Vondran
Milton J. Koons
Roger W. Becker
Richard A. Cathman ,
John L. Weber
Brian A. Rickels
Patrick T. Casey
Alvy E. Kennedy
Joseph W. Gaber
Richard A. Roling
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Loras Kiuesner, Chairperson
/s/ Merie Duehr
/s/ Richard Wertzberger
Civil Service Commission
Michalski moved that the above Civil Service
certification be made a matter of record.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Donald C. Friedman
Charles M. White
Steven A. Heinz
Todd M. Gassman
William R. Wolfe
Gene Schmitt
William J. Kelly
Ellen M. Jackson
Bruce D. Pregler
Peter Kruschke
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Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the
City of Dubuque and the International Union of
Operating Engineers, Local #758: City Manager
recommending approval of the Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and the International Union of
Operating Engineers, Local #758, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 200-01
APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND THE
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING
ENGINEERS, LOCAL #758 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
AGREEMENT
Whereas, the Sixty-Fifth General Assembly
adopted the Public Employment Relations Act,
Chapter 20, Code of Iowa; and
Whereas, t20he City of Dubuque is a public
employer within the meaning of Section 3 (1) of
the Public Employment Relations Act; and
Whereas, the Internationai Union of Operating
Engineers, Local #758 is an employee
organization within the meaning of Section 3 (4)
of the Public Employment Relations Act; and
Whereas, the International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local #758, submitted a request to
bargain collectively on behalf of the employees
within its representation; and
Whereas, bargaining between the parties has
occurred and an agreement has been
concluded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the terms of the agreement be
approved and the Mayor authorized and directed
to sign the collective bargaining agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day
of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Legislative Issues: Correspondence from the
City Manager to area legislators in opposition to
proposed property tax limitation legislation (SF
514) and to Govemor Tom Vilsack regarding
legisiation that is very detrimental to cities that
have used Tax Increment Financing in Urban
Renewal areas, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-
O.
Joint City/County Planning Committee:
Communication from the City/County Planning
Committee to the County Board of Supervisors
requesting that they name a representative to
the Committee, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-
O.
637 - 649 West Eighth Street - Replatting:
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval of the replatting of three existing lots
located at 637 - 649 West Eighth Street into
Lots 1 and 2 of Kress Place at the request of
Toby Kress, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-
O.
RESOLUTION NO. 201-01
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF
SURVEY OF LOT 1 AND LOT 2 OF KRESS
PLACE
Whereas, there has been fiied with the City
Clerk a plat of survey of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Kress
Place; and
Whereas, said plat provides Lot 2 with 4,247
square foot of lot area, where 5,000 square feet
is required by Section 42-19(b) of the
Subdivision Regulations; and
Whereas, said survey piat has been examined
by the Zoning Advisory Commission and had its
approval endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said survey plat has been examined
by the City Council and they find that it conforms
to the statutes and ordinances relating thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCiL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 42-19(b) of the
Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow Lot 2
to have 4,247 square feet of lot area, where
5,000 square feet is required.
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Section 2. That the plat of survey of Lot 1 and
Lot 2 of Kress Place 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 pial.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day
of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Asbury Plaza No. 3 - Final Plat: Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval
of the finai plat of Asbury Plaza No. 3 as
requested by Rubloff Development Group, Inc.,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nichoison. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 202-01
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF ASBURY PLAZA NO, 3
Whereas, there has been filed with the City
Clerk a final plat of Asbury Plaza No.3; and
Whereas, said plat provides Lot 1 and Lot 2
with 0 feet of lot frontage respectively, where 60
feet is required by Section 42-19(b) of the
Subdivision Regulations; and
Whereas, said final plat has been examined by
the Zoning Advisory Commission and had its
approval endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said final plat has been examined by
the City Council and they find that it conforms to
the statutes and ordinances relating thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 42-19(b) of the
Subdivision Reguiations is waived to allow Lot 1
and Lot 2 to have 0 feet of frontage respectively,
where 60 feet is required.
Section 2. That the final plat 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 pial.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day
of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development: Communication from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
advising that the City of Dubuque has funds
remaining in the Community Development Block
Grant Program and communication of David
Harris, Housing and Community Development
Director, in response to communication from
HUD, presented and read. Michalski moved that
the communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Community Economic Betterment Account _
Cottingham & Butler Insurance: Communication
from the Iowa Department of Economic
Development advising that they have approved
a CEBA Loan for an amount not to exceed
$120,000 on behalf of Cottingham and Butler
. Insurance Service, Inc., presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
AdoreAble Promotions, Inc.: Communication
from Wendy Dore, President of AdoreAble
Promotions, Inc., regarding Toughman Contests
at Five Flags, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
fiied and referred to the City Manager.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Community Partnership (cp2) Program _
Fiscal Year 2002 Recommendation: City
Manager recommending approval of the
allocation of Fiscal Year 2002 Community
Partnership Program funds to the Boys and Girls
Club ($21,890) and Central Alternative High
School ($28,110), presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-
O.
RESOLUTION NO, 203-01
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
(cp2) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002.
Whereas, under the provisions of Title I of the
Housing and Community Development Act of
1974, as amended, the City of Dubuque has
received Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds for the development and
maintenance of a viable urban community
through the provision of decent housing, a
suitable living environment and expanded
economic opportunities for its residents,
partlculariy those persons of low and moderate
income; and
Whereas, the Community Partnership Program
(cp2) was developed in the City of Dubuque in
response to the national goals and objectives of
the CDBG program; and
Whereas, guidelines for the implementation of
the Community Partnership Program (cp2) were
approved and amended by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby
awards Community Partnership Program (cp2)
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monies to the following organizations. The
award shall consist of a grant to the organization
for the identified project and shall be for the
amount noted below:
Boys and Girls Club, Educational & Social
Program $21,890
Central Alternative High School Wee Care
Learning Laboratory $28,110
Section 2. That the City Manager be and he is
hereby authorized to develop and execute
contracts with rep resentatives from the
aforementioned organizations in accordance
with the program guidelines established for the
Community Partnership Program and with the
reguiations of the Community Development
Block Grant Program.
Section 3. That upon execution of said
contracts, the City Manager is hereby authorized
and directed to disburse program funds in
support of the approved projects and in
accordance with the terms and conditions
established in said contracts.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day
of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nichoison. Motion carried 6-0.
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Community Outreach Partnership Centers
Program: City Manager recommending
endorsement of an application, sponsored by
Loras College, to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for a
community development project in Dubuque,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 204-01
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING AN APPLICA-
TION FROM LORAS COLLEGE TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PARTNERSHIP
CENTERS (COPC) PROGRAM
Whereas, the Housing and Community
Development Department has been working with
Loras College in preparation of an application to
HUD for funding under the Community Outreach
Partnership Centers (COPC) Program: and
Whereas, funds under the COPC Program are
available to encourage university-community
partnerships in community development
activities which improve the quality of life for
residents of low- and moderate-income
neighborhoods; and
Whereas, Lares College has committed to
submitting a COPC application in partnership
with the City of Dubuque, Clarke College and
Northeast Iowa Community College; and
Whereas, this appiication is consistent with the
current Consolidated Plan for the City of
Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City endorses and supports the
application of Loras College to HUD's
Community Outreach Partnership Centers
Program.
Section 2. The City agrees to commit up to
$15, 000 in Community Development Block
Grant funds as a local match for the Loras
application, for purchase and subsidy of a
dwelling to be sold to the COPC project for
renovation and subsequent resale to an income-
qualifying household. This commitment is made
dependent on availability of CDBG funds from
the Department of Housing and Urban
Development, in the City's Fiscal Year 2003
budget.
Section 3. The Mayor is authorized to execute
a certification of consistency of the COPC
application with the current Consolidated Plan
for the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resoiution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and
Fish Refuge Interpretive Center: City Manager
recommending approval of the close-out of an
Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Special
Project grant, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-
O.
RESOLUTION NO. 205-01
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CLOSE-
OUT OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOP-MENT
INITIATIVE (EDI) SPECIAL PROJECT GRANT
NO. B-99-SP-IA-0085 FOR THE UPPER
MISSISSIPPI RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE
AND FISH REFUGE INTER-PRETIVE CENTER
ON BEHALF OF THE DUBUQUE COUNTY
HISTORtCAL SOCIETY.
Whereas, the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development awarded the EDI Special
Project Grant No. B-99.SP-tA-0085 for $600,000
to the City of Dubuque for work associated with
the development of the Upper Mississippi River
National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Interpretive
Center; and
Whereas, the Dubuque County Historical
Society, the sub-grantee for said project, has
utilized the grant funds for project design
development and has expended the $800,000
as per the sub-grantee contract dated August
16,1999.
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Regular Session, May 21,2001
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized
to sign the Certtlicate of Project,Completion and
Grant Closeout Agreement for the Economic
Development Initiative (EDI) Special Project
Grant No. B-99-SP-IA-085 for the Upper
Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish
Refuge Interpretive Center.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized
and directed to execute and submit said
closeout Jorms to the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development together with
such documents as may be required.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Third and Main Street Parking Lot Acceptance:
City Manager recommending acceptance of the
Third and Main Street Parking Lot Construction
Project in the final contract amount of
$89,242.43, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-
O.
RESOLUTION NO. 206-01
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the Parking Lot
Project at Third and Main Streets has been
completed and the City Manager has examined
the work and filed his certificate stating that the
same has been completed according to the
terms of the contracts, plans and specifications
and recommends its acceptance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the
City Manager be approved and that said
improvement be and the same is hereby
accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
the contractor from the Fiscal Year 2001 Parking
Construction Fund and Street Improvement
Fund in amounts equal to the amount of this
contract, less any retained percentage provided
for therein.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 207-01
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract for the Parking Lot
Project at Third and Main Streets has been
completed and the Economic Deveiopment
Director has submitted a final estimate showing
the cost thereof including the cost of estimates,
notices and inspection and all miscellaneous
costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
is hereby determined to be $89,242.43 and the
said amount shall be paid from the Fiscal Year
2001 Parking Construction Fund and Street
Improvement Fund.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Fifth Street Ramp Expansion: City Manager
recommending that Resolution #168-01 which
established the final contract amount
($2,051,600) for the Fifth Street Ramp
Expansion be rescinded and that the final
contract amount be established at
$2,002,960.28, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-
O.
RESOLUTION NO. 208-01
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the City hereby rescinds Resolution
Number 168-0 t establishing a final estimate for
the Fifth Street Ramp Expansion Project in the
amount of $2,002,960.28; and
Whereas, the contract for the Fifth Street
Ramp Expansion Project has been completed
and the Economic Development Director has
submitted the revised final estimate showing the
cost thereof including the cost of estimates,
notices and inspection and all miscellaneous
costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
is hereby determined to be $2,002,960.28 and
the said amount shall be paid from the Fiscal
Year 2001 Parking Construction Fund.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
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John F. Kennedy Road - Acceptance of
Warranty Deeds: City Manager recommending
acceptance of warranty deeds for right~of-way
purchases on John F. Kennedy Road for the
reconstruction pr<lject scheduled for 2001 -
2002, presented and read. Michalski moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 209-01
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CONVEY-
ANCE OF PROPERTY (A PART OF LOT 2-3-1
HELEN E. AND MARY H. STEWART SUBDI-
VISION) ON JOHN F. KENNEDY ROAD TO
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
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 a part of Lot 2-3-1 Helen E. and Mary
H. Stewart Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, as shown on the Acquisition Plat 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 required by Iowa
Code Section 569.7.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute and acknowledge on behalf
of the City of Dubuque any instruments In
connection herewith.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 210-01
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CONVEY-
ANCE OF PROPERTY (LOT 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-
1-9 NE Yo, SECTION 16, T89N, R2E) ON JOHN
F. KENNEDY ROAD TO THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque entered into an
Acquisition Agreement with Virginia E. Jahnke,
pursuant to which Virginia E. Jahnke agreed to
convey a part of Lot 2-1-1-'-1-'-1-1-1-1-9 NE :4,
Section 16, T89N, R2E, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, as shown on the Acquisition Plat thereof;
and
Whereas, Virginia E. Jahnke has executed a
conveyance of sald 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
Virginia E. Jahnke, copies of which are attached
hereto, as required by Iowa Code Section 569.7.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute and acknowledge on behalf
of the City of Dubuque any instruments in
connection herewith.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Atlest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 211-01
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CONVEY-
ANCE OF PROPERTY (A PART OF LOT 1
BRUECK SUBDIVISION) ON JOHN F.
KENNEDY ROAD TO THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque entered into an
Acquisition Agreement with Janann L. Riley,
Elaine Mozena, and Lorraine Bonz, pursuant to
which Janann L. Riley, Eialne Mozena, and
Lorraine Bonz agreed to convey a part of Lot 1
Brueck Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, as shown on the Acquisition Plat thereof;
and
Whereas, Janann L. Riley, Elaine Mozena,
and Lorraine Bonz have executed a conveyance
of said property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, hereby approves of, accepts
and consents to the Warranty Deed from Janann
L. Riley, Elaine Mozena, and Lorraine Bonz,
copies of which are attached hereto, as required
by Iowa Code Section 569.7.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute and acknowiedge on behalf
of the City of Dubuque any instruments in
connection herewith.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Atlest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 212-01
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CONVEY-
ANCE OF PROPERTY (A PART OF LOT 1-2-9
NE :4 SECTION 16) ON JOHN F. KENNEDY
ROAD TO THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
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Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute and acknowledge on behalf
of the City of Dubuque any instruments in
connection herewith.
Passed, approved 'lnd adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001. .
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Catfish Creek Lift Station Pump Replacement
Project: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the Catfish Creek Lift Station
Pump Replacement Project in the final contract
amount of $344,445.96, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 216-01
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the Catfish Creek
Lift Station Pump Replacement Project has been
completed and the City's consultant, I.I.W.
Engineers and Surveyors, P.C. of Dubuque,
Iowa has recommended acceptance of the
project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the recommendation of the
City Manager be approved and that said
improvement be accepted.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day
of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 217-01
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract for the Catfish Creek
Lift Station Pump Replacement Project has been
completed and the City has submitted the final
estimate showing the cost thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement is
hereby determined to be $344,445.96.
Section 2. That the final payment of
$17,222.30 be paid to Portzen Construction Inc.
in accordance with State statues from funds in
the Water Pollution Control Department FY 2001
CIP Budget.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Riprow Valley Restoration Project - LWCF
Grant Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of a Land and Water Conservation
Fund (LWCF) grant agreement with the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources for the Riprow
Valley Restoration Project, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
West End Commercial Subdivision - Final
Plat: City Manager recommending approval of a
final plat for the West End Commercial
Subdivision, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6.
O.
RESOLUTION NO. 218-01
A RESOLUTION APPROVtNG THE FINAL
PLAT OF WEST END COMMERCIAL
SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City
Clerk a final plat of West End Commercial
Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and
Whereas, upon said final piat appears a street
to be known as Menard Court (Lot A) together
with certain public utility and sewer easements
and storm water detention facility (Lot B) which
the owners by said final plat have dedicated to
the public forever; and
Whereas, said plat provides 0 feet of frontage
for Lot B, where 60 feet is required by Section
42-19(b) of the Subdivision Regulations; and
Whereas, the final plat has been examined by
the Zoning Advisory Commission and had its
approval endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said final plat has been examined by
the City Council and they find that it conforms to
the statutes and ordinances relating to it, except
that no streets or public utilities have yet been
constructed or installed, except for sanitary
sewer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the dedication of Menard
Court (Lot A), storm water detention facility (Lot
B) and existing sanitary sewer together with the
easements for public utilities, sanitary sewer,
storm sewer and water mains as they appear
upon said final plat, be and the same are hereby
accepted; and
Section 2. That Section 42-19(b) of the
Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow Lot B
to have 0 feet of frontage, where 60 feet of
frontage is required.
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Section 3. The City of Dubuque Stann Water
Detention Policy is waived to allow Lot B to be
dedicated to the City with more than 50% of the
subdivision held by the same entity, where less
than 50% ownership by the 'same entity is
required for dedication of a storm water
detention facility in a non-residential subdivision.
Section 4. That Lot 7 shall be designated as a
non-buildable lot due to its location within the
1 OO-year flood plain.
Section 5. That the plat of West End
Commercial Subdivision is hereby approved and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to endorse the approval of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, upon said final plat, provided
the owners of said property herein named,
execute their written acceptance hereto attached
agreeing:
(a) To reduce Menard Court (Lot A) to grade
and to construct concrete curb and gutter and to
hard surface with asphaltic concrete, or with
concrete paving with integral curb, all in
accordance with the City of Dubuque standard
specifications, all in a manner acceptable to the
City Engineer, and in conformance with
construction improvement pians approved by the
City Engineer, and inspected by the City
Engineer.
(b) To install sanitary sewer mains and sewer
service laterals into each individual lot, water
mains and water service laterals into each
individual lot, storm sewers and catch basins,
boulevard street lighting and erosion control
devices all in accordance with the City of
Dubuque standard specifications, all in a
manner acceptable to the City Engineer, and in
accordance with construction Improvement
plans approved by the City Engineer, and
inspected by the City Engineer.
(c) To construct a storm water detention
facility on Lot B in a manner acceplabie 10 the
City Engineer in accordance with the
improvement pians and City of Dubuque
Standard Specifications approved by the City
and inspected by the City Engineer.
(d) To construct said improvements, prior to
two (2) years from the date of acceptance of this
resolution, at the sole expense of the owners, or
future owner;
(e) To maintain the public improvements, for a
period of two (2) years from the date of the
acceptance of those improvements by the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, at the sole expense of the
owners, or future owner;
And, further provided that said Tschiggfrie
Excavating Company, as owners of said
property, shall secure the performance of the
foregoing conditions provided in this Section by
providing guarantees in such form and with such
sureties as may be acceptable to the City
Manager of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
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Section 6. Sidewalk installation shall be the
responsibility of the owner abutting the pUblic
rights-of-way, including lots with multiple
frontages, as required by City Code 41-161
through 41.164. The responsibility shall extend
to all successors, heirs and assignees. Sidewaik
installation will not be required until the
development of the lot has been completed,
except as required herein. 1)1 sparsely developed
subdivisions, sidewalks on developed lots will
not be required until 50% of the lots approved by
the plat have been developed. All vacant
buildable lots shall have sidewalks installed
upon development of 80% of the lots approved
by the plat.
Section 7. The undersigned owner hereby
agrees to continue to own and maintain the
storm water detention facility on Lot B until: (1) it
has been fully completed; (2) 80% of the platted
lots have been fully developed; and (3)
adequate erosion control measures, as
approved by the City, have been installed in the
remaining 20% of the lots.
Section 8. Upon the City's acceptance of the
detention facility, the undersigned owner hereby
agrees that periodic inspection, administrative
and maintenance expenses incurred by the City
of Dubuque for the stonn water detention facility
(Lot B) shall be assessed against Lots 1 through
6 and Lots 8 through 13 in proportion to the
acreage of each lot as a percentage of the
acreage in the subdivision. Lot 7 shall be
exempted from this assessment because the
elevation of this lot is such that it will not drain
into the storm water detention facility on Lot B
and lies entirely within the 100-year flood plain,
thereby making it an unbuildable lot. Such costs
will be dependent upon the condition of the
facility. The City Manager shall certify such costs
to the City Clerk, who in tum shall promptly
certify such costs to the Dubuque County
Treasurer, and such costs shall then be
collected with and in the same manner as
generai property taxes in accordance with
provisions of taw.
Section 9. That the final acceptance of all
public improvements shall occur upon
certification of the City Engineer to the City
Council that all public improvements have been
completed in accordance with the improvement
plans and City standard specifications and
accepted by City Council Resolution.
Section 10. That in the event Tschiggfrie
Excavating Company fails to execute the
acceptance and furnish the guarantees provided
in Section 5 hereof within 180 days after the
date of this Resolution. the provisions hereof
shall be null and void and the acceptance of the
dedication and approval the plat shall not be
effective.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day
of May, 2001.
Regular Session, May 21, 2001
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Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTiON NO. 218-01
I, the undersigned, Edward D. Tschiggfrie,
representing Tschiggfrie Excavating Company.
having read the terms and conditions of the
Resolution No. 218-01 and being familiar with
the conditions thereof, hereby accept the same
and agree to the conditions required therein.
Dated this 23rd day of May, 2001
By: Isl Edward D. Tschiggfrie
Tschiggfrie E.cavating Company
Michaiski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Adams Company Structural Repairs: City
Manager recommending approval of a building
permit application for repairs to the roof system
of the Adams Company, which is located in the
Fourth Street Peninsula Redevelopment Overlay
District, presented and read, Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed
and approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
.
Authorized Depository Institutions: City
Manager recommending an increase in the
maximum balances invested with a financial
institution from $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 for
Firstar Bank, Dupaco Community Credit Union,
Premier Bank, East Dubuque Savings Bank. and
Liberty Bank, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-
O.
.
RESOLUTION NO. 219-01
RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES
Whereas, Chapter 12C.2 of the 2201 Code of
Iowa states that the approval of a financial
institution as a depository shall be by written
resoiution or order which shall be entered of
record in the minutes of the approving board,
and which shall distinctly name each depository
approved, and specify the maximum amount
which may be kept on deposit in each
depository: and
Whereas, This procedure is required jf a
financial institution changes its name or home
office location, if the maximum amount is
changed, or if a financial institution is added or
deleted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the following financial
institutions are approved to be depositories of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa funds in conformance
with all appiicable provisions of the 2001 Iowa
Code Chapter 12C.2. The City Treasurer is
hereby authorized to deposit City of Dubuque,
Iowa funds in amounts not to exceed the
maximum approved for each respective financial
institution as set out below.
Deoositorv Name
Location of Home Office Maximum Balance
American Trust & Savings Bank
Dubuque, iowa $40,000,000
Dubuque Bank & Trust Company
Dubuque, Iowa $40,000,000
Firstar Bank N.A.
Miiwaukee, Wisconsin $15,000,000
Dupaco Community Credit Union
Dubuque, Iowa $15,000,000
Premier Bank
Dubuque, Iowa $15,000,000
East Dubuque Savings Bank
East Dubuque, lIiinois $15,000,000
Liberty Bank
Des Moines, Iowa $15,000,000
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day
of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Business Licenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 220-01
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 saie of
Cigarettes within the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be
granted a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette
Papers within said City.
39 RENEWALS
5 Point Mart
5 Point Mart 405 Rhomberg Ave
16th St Auto Truck Plaza
Mulgrew Oil 1215 E 16th St
Asbury Amoco
Mulgrew Oil 3300 Asbury Rd
B'z Dart inn
Bernice M. Bauer 431 Rhomberg Ave
Beecher Co
Beecher Co. inc' 1691 Asbury Rd
Bodines
Jeff Demmer 1445 Central Ave
Casey's General Store
Monday Co 4003 Peru Rd
Casey's General Store
Angei Investment Co 2699 Rockdaie Rd
Cedar Cross Amoco
LB Metcaif Inc 1200 Cedar Cross
Dempsey's - Molly's Pub & Grub
Clifford Enterprise 395 W 9th St
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Clubhouse
Melvin Spiegel halter 2364 Washington
Cue Master Limited
Marvin Rapp 900 Central Ave
Denny's Lux Club ,
Beverly A. Larsen 3050 Asbury Rd
Dubuque Inn corp.
Dubuque Inn Corp 3434 Dodge St
Dubuque Racing Assoc
Dubuque Greyhound Park/Casino
1855 Greyhound ParK
Eagles Food Center # 320
Eagles Food Center Inc. 2050 JFK Rd.
Eagles Food Center #130
Eagles Food Center Inc. 1800 Elm St
Eagles Food Center #018
Eagles Food Center Inc. 300 S. Main St
Family Mart Inc.
Family Mart Inc 3201 Central Ave
Hartig Drug # 4
Hartig Drug Co Inc 2225 Central Ave
Hartig Drub # 3
Hartig Drug Co Inc 2255 JFK Rd
Hartig Drug # 2
Hartig Drug Co Inc 157 Locust St
Instant Replay
Pamela Arensdorf 1602 Central Ave
Lares Amoco Foodshop
Mulgrew Oil Co 1450 Loras Blvd
Oky Doky # 1
TFM Co 250 W 1st St
Oky Doky # 2
TFM Co 51 W 32nd St
Oky Doky # 6
TFM Co 1256 Iowa St
Oky Doky # 8
Hill St Plaza Inc 535 Hill St
Oky Doky # 15
Ronald Meloy 1101 Rhomberg Ave
Oky Doky # 21
Oky Doky # 21 2010 Kerper Blvd
McCann's lOCO
McCann's Service Inc. 690 W Locust St
Plaza 20 AMOCO
A & T LLC 2600 Dodge St
Rons Discount Smokes/Bev.
RKM LLC 1701 JFK Rd
Tobacco Outlet Plus # 504
Kwik Trip Inc. 806 Wacker Dr
Tobacco Outlet Plus # 564
Kwik Trip Inc 66 W 32nd St
Tobacco World
IA Potato & Produce House 2600 Dodge St
Walgreens #00377
Walgreens Co 555 JFK Rd
Walgreens #06154
Walgreens Co 2260 JFK Rd
Wal-Mart # 2004
Wal-Mart 4200 Dodge St
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day
at May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Cheslerman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nichoison. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 221-01
Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses
have been submitted Ie this Council for approval
and the same have been e.amined and
approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such
applicants were inspected and found 10 comply
with the State Laws and all City Ordinances
reievanl 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
Duke's Place Inc. Duke's Place +
(Sunday Saie) 2600 Dodge St
Bernice M. Bauer B'z Dart Inn
+ (Sunday Sale) 431 Rhomberg Ave.
M M and H Corp Silver Dollar Cantina +
(Sunday Sale) 342 Main St
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day
of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Michalski moved that the rules be suspended
to allow anyone present to speak. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Residential Parking Permit District - Amy
Circle: Proof Df publication on notice of hearing
on establishment of Residential Parking Permit
District on Amy Court from Ma~orie Circle to the
northerly end and City Manager recommending
approval, presented and read. Markham moved
that the proof and communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried
6-0.
Marilyn Mulligan of Amy Court spoke
approvingly of the Parking Permit District but
voiced some concerns of the neighbors as to
enforcement during specific time frames.
An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa by
modifying Subsection (a) of Section 32-397
thereof providing for the designation of Amy
Court from Marjorie Circle 10 the northerly end
as a Residential Parking Permit District,
presented and read.
Regular Session, May 21, 2001
165
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 26-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, BY MODIFYING SUBSECTION (a) OF
SECTION 32-397 THEREOF PROVIDING FOR
THE DESIGNATION OF AMY COURT FROM
MARJORIE CIRCLE TO THE NORTHERLY
END AS A RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT
DISTRICT
Whereas, Sections 32-381 through 32-393 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, empowers the City Council to establish a
Residential Parking Permit District upon receipt
of a valid petition and the finding of certain
conditions; and
Whereas, a valid petition has been received to
declare an area described as follows as a
Residential Parking Permit District.
Amy Court, from Marjorie Circle to the northerly
end; and
Whereas, the City Manager has caused a
parking study of the above identified area to be
conducted, and which study has established that
the area meets the criteria as established in
Section 32.383 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa;
1. At least 80 percent (80%) of the curbside
parking spaces in the proposed Parking Permit
District were utilized during peak periods; and
2. At least 25 percent (25%) of the curbside
parking spaces in the proposed Parking Permit
District were utilized by nonresident parkers; and
Whereas, the City Manager, based upon the
petition and the results of the parking study,
recommends to the City Council that the area be
designated as a Residential Parking Permit
District during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daiiy,
except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and
Whereas the City Council, pursuant to public
notice on May 11, 2001, in the City of Dubuque
Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation, met in session on the 21s1 of May,
2001, at 6:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Stout Public
Library for the purpose of hearing all interested
persons and representatives of organizations
and to consider any and all objections wh,ch
have been filed to the proposed designation of
the above area as a Residential Parking Permit
District during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily
except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and
Whereas, all interested parties have been
given an opportunity to be heard and all
objections have been duly considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That a petition containing the
required number of signatures and meeting the
intent and purpose of Section 32-381 through
32-393 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
.
.
Dubuque, Iowa, has been received by the City of
Dubuque.
Section 2. That any and all objections to the
designation of the area as a Residential Parking
Permit District during the hours of 7 a.m. to 3
p.m. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays be and same are overruled.
Section 3. That the recommendation of the
City Manager based upon the petition and the
parking study to designate the area as a
Residential Parking Permit District during the
hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, except
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, is hereby
approved and accepted.
Section 4. That the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, be amended by deleting
from Subsection (a) of Section 32-397 as
follows:
"Sec. 32-397. Residential Parkino Permit
District "D".
a) The following described area constitutes a
Residential Parking Permit District designated
as Residential Parking Permit District "D":
Lucy Drive, from Pennsylvania Avenue to
Welu Drive
Section 5. That the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, be amended by adding
to Subsection (a) of Section 32-397 as follows:
The following described area constitutes a
Residential Parking Permit District designated
as Residential Parking Permit District "D":
Lucy Drive, from Pennsylvania Avenue to
Welu Drive
Amy Court, from Marjorie Circle to the
Northerly End
Section 6. That the City Clerk is hereby
directed to mail to every dwelling unit within the
designated district the documents prescribed by
Section 32-385 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day
of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Published officially in the Teiegraph Herald
newspaper this 1" day of August, 2001.
Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
1t 8/1
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 Robbins. Motion carried 6-0.
1145 Locust Street - Request to Rezone: Proof
of publication on notice of hearing to consider
rezoning property located at 1145 Locust Street
from OR Office Residential District to OC Office
Commercial District, presented and read.
Robbins moved that the proof be received and
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filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-
O.
Greg Stover of the former Eglehof Casper
Funeral Home spoke of the requested rezoning,
stating that at most they would serve food to 50
people and that they have their own parking lot.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 1145 locust Street
from OR Office High Density Multi-Family
Residential to OC Office Commercial District,
presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 27-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIB-
ED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1145 LOCUST
STREET FROM OR OFFICE HIGH DENSITY
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO OC OFFICE
COMMERCIAL 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 OR
Office High Density Multi-Family Residential
District to OC Office Commercial District, to wit:
N50' - S y, City lot 661, S 7.7' - NY, - City Lot
661, and to the centerline line 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 affect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day
of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Heraid
newspaper this 28'h day of May, 2001.
Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
1\ 5/28
Robbins moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
4100 Asbury Road - Request to Rezone:
P roof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 4100
Asbury Road from AG Agricultural District, R-3
Multi-Family Residential District and C-2
Neighborhood Commercial District to R-2 Two-
Family Residential District, R-3 Multi-Family
Residential District and C-2 Neighborhood
Commercial District, presented and read.
Robbins moved that the proof be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-
O.
Marty McNamer, 1199 Hunters Ridge, spoke
of the specifics 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 4100 Asbury Road
from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District
to R-2 Two-Family Residential District, from R-3
Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential
District to C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center
District and from AG Agricultural District to R-3
Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential
District, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 28-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIB-
ED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4100 ASBURY
ROAD FROM C-2 NEIGHBORHOOD
SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT TO R-2 TWO-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, FROM R-3
MODERATE DENSITY MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO C-2
NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER
DISTRICT AND FROM AG AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT TO R-3 MODERATE DENSITY
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 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 C-2
Neighborhood Shopping Center District to R-2
Two-Family Residential District, from R-3
Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential
district to C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center
District and from AG Agricultural District to R-3
Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential
District as shown in Exhibit A, and to the center
line of the adjoining publiC right-at-way, all in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Regular Session, May 21, 2001
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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 21 st day
of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 28'h day of May, 2001.
Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
1t 5/28
Robbins moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
.
Dubuque Girls' Independent Softball League:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider entering into a Lease Agreement with
the Dubuque Girls' independent Softball League
for 11.6 acres of the Rip Row Valley Property
and City Manager recommending approval,
presented and read. Markham moved that the
proof and communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 6-0.
.
RESOLUTION NO. 222-01
RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE OF RIP
ROW VALLEY TO THE DUBUQUE GIRLS'
INDEPENDENT SOFTBALL LEAGUE
WHEREAS, published notice of date, time,
and place of a public hearing, published in the
Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, on the l1'h day of May, 2001, the City
Councii of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, met on the
21" day of May, 2001, at 6:30 p.m., in the Public
Library Auditorium, Eleventh and Locust Streets,
Dubuque, iowa, to consider the lease of certain
real property as set forth in the Lease
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and
the Dubuque Girls' Independent Softball
League, a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, overruled any and all
objections, oral or written, to the lease
agreement;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Lease Agreement between the
City of Dubuque and the Dubuque Girls'
Independent Softball League, a copy of which is
attached hereto, is hereby approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized and
directed to execute the Lease Agreement on
behalf of the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 6-0.
Canfield Hotel - Temporary Easement and
Intent to Dispose: Proof of publication on notice
of hearing to consider disposing of real property
to Robert D. Klauer and City Manager
recommending approval, presented and read.
Robbins moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 223-01
DISPOSING OF AN INTEREST IN REAL
PROPERTY TO ROBERT D. KLAUER
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City)
owns the following real property (the Property):
The West 68 feet 3 inches-North 11 feet 4
inches of Lot 1, the South 39.5 feet of Lot 1, and
Lot 2, of City Lot 524, the baiance of Lots 1 and
2 of City Lot 525 and the western balance of City
Lots 526 and 527, all in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
AND WHEREAS, City has entered into an
Agreement with Robert D. Klauer (Klauer) to
acquire an easement to serve the Property, a copy
of which Agreement is attached hereto;
AND WHEREAS, in consideration for the
easement, the Agreement grants to Klauer a right
of first refusal to purchase a portion of the
Property and City agrees to convey a portion of
the property to Klauer;
AND WHEREAS, on May 21, 2001, the City
Council pursuant to notice published as required
by law, held a public hearing on its intent to
dispose of an interest in the foregoing real
property and overruled all objections thereto;
AND WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is
in the best interest of the City to approve
disposition of such real 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 approves the Agreement attached
hereto and the Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to sign this resolution and the Agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
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Fiscal Year 2001 Second Budget Amendment:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider the Fiscai Year 2001 Second Budget
Amendment and City Manager recommending
approval, presented and read. Cline moved that
the proof and communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-
O.
CITY BUDGET AMENDMENT AND CERTIFICATION RESOL.UTION
To the Aliditor of DUBUQUE County, Iowa
The City CounCil of DUBUQUE in said County/Counties melon May 21 2001
,ill the place and hour set In the notice, a copy of which accompanil!$lhis certificate and is certified as to
publication. Upon laking up the prOpelled amendment. it was considered and taxpayers were heard for and against
lheamendmllnt
The Council, after hearing all taxpayers wishing to be heard and considering the statements made by them, gave
finll conllideration to the propsed amendmel'ltl5) to the blJdget and modifications pro posed at the hearing,if;;my.
lhereupon, the following resolution was introduced.
RESOLUTION No.
224-01
A RESDL.UnON AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2001
'AS AMENDED LAST ON October 16.2001)
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Section 1, Following notice publishl!d Hav 9. 2001
and the public nearing held, Mav 21 2001 the currenlbudget (as previously amended) is amended as set OIJl
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2001 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG Project:
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on
plans and specifications, and notice to bidders
on the receipt of bids, and City Manager
Regular Session, May 21, 2001
169
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recommending award of the contract for the
2001 Curb Ramp Installation Project to Perry
Construction in the amount of $31,026,
presented and read. Robbins moved that the
proof and communic~tion be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
.
RESOLUTION NO. 225-01
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 11'h day of April, 2001, plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the 2001 Curb Ramp Installation -
CDBG 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 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
.
RESOLUTION NO. 226-01
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the 2001 Curb
Ramp Installation - CDBG Project pursuant to
Resolution No. 161-01 and notice to bidders
published in a newspaper eublished in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa on the 20 h day of April, 2001.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 3'" day of May, 2001, and it has
been determined that the bid of Perry
Construction of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of
$31,026.00 was the lowest bid for the
furnishings of ali 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 Perry 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 contractors bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Robbins moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Markham moved that the ruies be reinstated
limiting discussion to the Council. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
ACTiON ITEMS
Affordable Housing Tax Credit Program
Applications from Star Development and
Community Housing initiative: City Manager
requesting policy direction on providing financial
assistance to new construction affordable
housing projects, Star Development, LLC
requesting that the City support their Affordable
Housing Tax Credit Program Application to the
Iowa Finance Authority with a local contributing
effort of approximately $42,000, and Community
Housing Initiative requesting that the City
support their Affordable Housing Tax Credit
Program Application to the Iowa Finance
Authority with a local contributing effort of
$26,000, presented and read.
Resolutions were provided if City Council
wished to consider them: RESOLUTION of
Support for the development of an affordabie
housing project to be known as Raven Oaks
Senior Apartments (Star Development);
RESOLUTION of Local contributing effort for the
development of an affordable housing project to
be known as Raven Oaks Senior Apartments
(Star Development); RESOLUTION of Support
for the development of an affordable housing
project to be known as River Oaks Apartments
(Community Housing initiatives); RESOLUTION
of Local contributing effort for the development
of an affordable housing project to be known as
River Oaks Senior Apartments (Community
Housing Initiatives), presented and read. Cline
moved that the communications be received and
fiied and adoption of the Resolutions. Seconded
by Nicholson. NO VOTE TAKEN ON THIS
MOTION. MOTION FAILED.
Perry Heranda of Star Development, 6735
Vista Green Way, Rockford IL spoke of their
proposed housing development. Sam Erickson
of Community Housing of Spencer, iA spoke of
their proposed housing development near
Medical Associates West. Discussion ensued as
to the specifics of the necessary local
contributions. Michalski moved to table this
matter. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
6-0.
Starlight Drive and Lake Ridge Drive - Site
Plan: Zoning Advisory Commission advising of
their approval of the site plan for a new medical
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office building on the southeast corner of
Starlight Drive and Lake Ridge Drive in Hansel's
Planned Commerciai District, presented and
read. Markham moved that the communication
be received and filed, Seconded by MichalskI.
Motion carried 6-0.
Correction to Ordinance Rescinding Off-
Premise Sign Moratorium: City Manager
recommending adoption of a revised ordinance
rescinding the permit moratorium. This is due to
a typographical error in the ordinance adopted
by Council on May 7, 2001, presented and read,
Robbins moved that the proof be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-
o
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 3
(Advertising) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by amending Section 3-43(f), to
rescind the existing moratorium on the issuance
of permits for off-premise signs, presented and
read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 29-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3
(ADVERTISING) OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
SECTION 3-43 (f), TO RESCIND THE
EXISTING MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE
OF PERMITS FOR OFF-PREMISE SIGNS.
Whereas, due to City Council action on the
application by Lamar Outdoor Advertising for a
text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
regulations pertaining to increasing the minimum
spacing of off-premise signs, there is no longer
any need for the moratorium on the issuance of
permits for off-premise signs; and
Whereas, the issuance of permits for off-
premise signs can now proceed.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Chapter 3 (Advertising) of the City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended by deleting Section 3-43 (f)
Moratorium on issuance of permits for off-
premise signs.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect
upon publication as required by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day
of May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 28'h day of May, 2001.
Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
1t 5/28
Robbins moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
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the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Senior High School Residential Parking Permit
District - Repeal Two-Hour Parking Zone: City
Manager recommending that the two-hour
parking zone within the Senior High School
Residential Parking Permit District be repeaied,
presented and read. Markham moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
An Ordinance Amending Section 32-362(c) of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, providing for two-hour parking by deleting
certain portions of Grandview Avenue and
Rosedale Street, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 30-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-
362(0) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, PROVIDING
FOR TWO-HOUR PARKING BY DELETING
CERTAIN PORTIONS OF GRANDVIEW
AVENUE AND ROSEDALE STREET
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE,IOWA;
Section 1. That the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, be amended by deleting
Grandview Avenue and Rosedale Street from
Subsection (c) of Section 32-262 thereof as
foliows:
"Sec. 32-262. Prohibited on desionated streets
or Dortions thereof."
(c) Time zones designated.
Two Hour Time Zones
Grandview Avenue, North, south side, from
Avoca Street to the south property line ot 1961
North Grandview Avenue.
Rosedale Street, south side, from Avoca
Street to the aHey east of St. Ambrose Street.
Section 2. This ordinance shaH become
effective as of August 1, 2001.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 28'h day of May, 2001.
Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
11 5/28
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
Regular Session, May 21, 2001
171
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consideration and passage of the Ordinance, as
amended to be effective August 1 ". Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 6-0.
Construction Ordinance Bluff Street
Benches: City Manager recommending approval
of the placement of benches in the public right-
of-way at the request of the Biuff Street
Neighborhood Association, presented and read.
Robbins moved that the communication be
received and flied. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carried 6-0.
An Ordinance Authorizing the Biuff Street
Neighborhood Association to piace benches in
the public right-of-way aiong Bluff Street and
Fourth Street, presented and read.
.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 31-01
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE BLUFF
STREET NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TO
PLACE BENCHES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY ALONG BLUFF STREET AND 4TH
STREET
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, iOWA;
Section 1. That the Biuff Street Neighborhood
Association is hereby granted the revocable
permit and authority to construct and maintain
benches under the terms and conditions set
forth in this Ordinance.
Section 2. That such construction shall be
done in accordance with plans heretofore
submitted by permittees and approved by the
City Manager, under the supervision and
direction of the City Manager, and in accordance
with all applicable state and federal laws and
reguiations, and the Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque.
Section 3. That the permission herein granted
is expressly conditioned on permittees'
agreement to:
a. Assume any and all Iiabliity for damages to
persons or property which may result from the
existence, location, installation, construction or
maintenance of said benches; and
b. Procure and maintain in force during the
term of this permit a policy of liability insurance
as set forth in the attached insurance Scheduie;
and
c. Pay on behalf of the City of Dubuque, all
sums which the City of Dubuque shail become
obligated to pay by reason of the liability
imposed upon the City of Dubuque for damages
of any kind resulting from the location,
installation, existence, construction or
maintenance of said benches sustained by any
person or persons, caused by accident or
otherwise to defend at its own expense and on
behalf of said City any claim against the City of
.
Dubuque arising out of the location, installation,
existence, construction or maintenance of
benches and to pay reasonable attomey fees
therefor; and
d. Indemnify, defend and hoid the City of
Dubuque free and harmiess from any and all
claims, ioss, liability and expense for death
and/or injuries to third persons or damages to
property of third persons, or for damage to any
property of the City of Dubuque which may
occur as a result of or in connection with the
location, installation, existence, construction,
maintenance and repair of the facility, work or
improvement permitted herein.
Section 4. That the permission herein granted
is expressly conditioned upon permittees' further
agreement that shouid the right and privilege
herein granted be rescinded or revoked by the
City Council, permittees, or their successors in
interest, as owners of the abutting property, shall
within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice
from the City Manager, so to do, at their own
expense, remove said benches and in the event
of their faliure to do so, the City of Dubuque
shall be authorized to remove said benches at
permittees' expense and dispose of the same,
and the permittee shall have no claim against
the City or its agents for damages resulting from
the removal of said benches.
Section 5. That permittees covenant and agree
that the revocabie permit herein granted does
not constitute an approval of the design,
erection, location, construction, repair or
maintenance of said facility and said permittees
hereby covenant and agree not to assert such
claim or defense against the City of Dubuque in
the event of ciaim asserted for death, personal
injuries and/or property damage against the
permittees arising out of or in any way
connected with the location, installation,
construction, design, repair and maintenance of
the facility herein permitted.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall become
effective and the rights hereunder accrue to the
Bluff Street Neighborhood Association when this
Ordinance has been adopted by the City Council
and the terms and conditions thereof accepted
by permittees by acceptance endorsed on this
Ordinance.
Section 7. That the City Clerk be and she is
authorized and directed to fiie at permittees'
expense a copy of this ordinance in the Office of
the Recorder in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
Section 8. Iowa One-Call registration is required
by State Law and can be accompiished by
calling 1-800-292-8989 and asking for Sharon
Deyo. Submit documentation to the City
Engineering Division of One-Call membership
when received.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
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Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 31-01
The undersigned having read and being
familiar with the temns and conditions of
Ordinance No. 31-01, hereby, for themselves,
their successors or assigns, as owners of the
abutting property, accept the same and agree to
be bound by the conditions and agreements
therein contained to be perfomned by permittees.
By: Isl Ken Kringle
Title: President
Dated: May 9, 2001
Published officiaily in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 28'h day of May, 2001.
Karen M. Chestemnan, Deputy City Clerk
11 5/28
Robbins 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.
Municipal Parking Lot #1: City Manager
recommending that Municipal Parking Lot #1,
located at Ninth and Iowa, be converted from an
all-metered lot to a metered and reserved
parking lot, presented and read. Markham
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Amending the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Section 32-314 Establishing
Meters - Time and Fee Schedule for Municipal
Lots by adding a new Paragraph 7 Establishing
the Meter Time and Fee Schedule for Municipal
Lot #1, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 32-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES
SECTION 32-314 ESTABLfSHfNG METERS -
TIME AND FEE SCHEDULE FOR MUNICIPAL
LOTS BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH 7
ESTABLISHING THE METER TIME AND FEE
SCHEDULE FOR MUNICIPAL LOT #1
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, iOWA:
Section 1. Section 32-314 of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended by
adding the following:
(7) On Parking Lot No.1, reserved parking tor
each space for the thirty (30) parking spaces for
which parking meters have not been installed
shall be rented through a lease agreement
approved by City Council. Reserved parking for
non-metered spaces shall be between the hours
of six o'clock (6:00 A.M. and six o'clock (6:00)
P.M. daily, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and
holidays at a monthly rate of twenty-five dollars
($25.00), payable each month.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect
June 1, 2001.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 28th day of May, 2001.
Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
11 5/28
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 tinally passed be
suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried 6-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Duggan, Council Members Markham
and Michalski all spoke of the frustrations with
the erroneous public report that Dubuque has
not prioritized a new bridge and the SW Arterial.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Traffic Signal Efficiency Program: City
Manager recommending initiation of the bidding
process for the Traffic Signal Efficiency Program
and that a public hearing be set tor June 18,
2001, presented and read. Michaiski moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 227-01
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, fomn
of contract and estimated cost for the Traffic
Signal Efficiency Program, in the estimated
amount of $365,000.00, are hereby approved
and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk
tor public inspection.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 228-01
FIXING DATE OF HEARING ON
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Regular Session, May 21, 2001
173
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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'Cieri< for pubiic inspection
of the Traffic Signal Efficiency Program.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That on the 18th day of June. 2001. a public
hearing will be held 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. approved and adopted this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan. Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michaiski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
.
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RESOLUTfON NO. 229-01
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE.
iOWA:
That the Traffic Signal Efficiancy Program 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 6th day of June, 2001. 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 18'h day of June, 2001.
Passed, adopted and approved this 21" day of
May, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
At 7:59 P.M. Michalski moved to go into
Closed Session re: Properly Acquisition and
Pending Litigation (Iowa Code Chapter 21-
.5(1 )O)(c). Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 6-0.
At 8:45 P.M. Council reconvened Regular
Session stating that Staff had been given proper
direction.
There being no further business, Cline moved
to adjourn. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:46 P.M.
Is! Karen M. Chesterman
Deputy City Clerk
11 6/1
2001
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