2005 March Council Proceedings
Special Session, March 2, 2005
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DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Special Session, March 2, 2005
Council met in Special Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Pro- T em Markham, Council
Members Buol, Cline, Connors, Michalski,
Nicholson, City Manager Van Milligen
Absent: Mayor Duggan
Mayor Pro-Tem Markham read the call and
stated this is a special session of the City
Council called for the purpose of discussing
various City departmental budgets.
Airport Department: Nicholson requested that
a work session be scheduled to discuss the
Airport Master Plan. Consensus was reached
on this issue and staff directed to schedule the
work session.
Purchase of Services:
Steward Sandstom, America's River, provided
an overview of upcoming events.
Sue Czeshinski, Dubuque Area Chamber of
Commerce - Convention and Visitors Bureau,
provided a brief update on CVB's activities.
Chuck Isenhart, Dubuque Area Labor
Management Corporation, highlighted projects
undertaken in the past year.
Dan LoBianco, Dubuque Main Street Ltd.,
thanked the Council for their support and gave
an update of Main Street's activities.
Rick Dickinson, Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation, expressed
appreciation for past and future funding.
Linda Chapman, Director of RSVP - Retired
Senior. Volunteer Program, expressed
appreciation for past funding and briefly
summarized RSVP's activities.
Tom Stovall, Operation: New View, updated
the Council on the various programs offered by
Operation: New View and expressed concerns
about projected Federal budget cuts. He
requested that City Council submit a letter to
Federal legislators in support of continued
funding for the Community Services Block Grant
Program. Staff was directed to prepare a letter
of support for the City Council.
Val Akin, Board of Directors of Dubuque Main
Street, Ltd., spoke in support of the DMSL
request for funding in the amount of $50,000 for
additional staff and spoke of the many activities
that are supported by DMSL. Michalski
commented that she was not going to request a
change in the City Manager's recommended
funding for Dubuque Main Street, but urged
Council awareness of the work of Dubuque Main
Street and to realize how much more could be
accomplished with the necessary tools.
There being no further business, Nicholson
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:55
p.m.
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Regular Session, March 7, 2005
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session, March 7, 2005
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, City Manager Van Milligen,
Corporation Counsel Lindahl
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a regular session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing matters which may
properly come before the Council.
Invocation was given by Reverend Richard
Carns, Pastor, Grandview Heights Baptist
Church.
Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager,
presented to the Council the recently granted
National Trust for Historic Preservation Award.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 2/8; City
Conference Board of 3/9/04, 2/12, and 2/7/05;
City Council of 2/16,2/21,2/22,2/24 and 2/28;
Historic Preservation Commission of 2/17;
Housing Commission of 2/22; Housing
Commission Trust Fund of 2/14; Library Board
of 12/16 and 1/27; Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission of 2/16, presented and
read. Buol moved that the minutes be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Proof of publications of City Council
Proceedings of February 7, 15, and 16, 2005
and List of Claims and Summary of Revenues
for month ending January 31,2005 (on file in the
City Clerk's Office), presented and read. Buol
moved that the proofs be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Finance Director submitting the City of
Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending
February 28, 2005, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication and report be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Bruce Rutz for
personal injuries; Dianna Stonskas for property
damage; Wells Fargo Bank vs City of Dubuque,
et ai, presented and read. Buol moved that the
claims be received and filed and referred to
Legal for investigation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel advising that the
following claim has been referred to Public Entity
Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa
Communities Assurance Pool, Dianna Stonskas
for property damage, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and concurred. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Housing Code Appeals Board:
Communications from Thomas A. Hannan and
Robert L. Sampson submitting their resignations
from the Housing Code Appeals Board,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Consultant Selection for the Design of
Floodwall Improvement Projects: City Manager
recommending approval of the selection of IIW
Engineers and Surveyors, P.C. to provide
architectural and engineering services for
improvements to the City's f100dwall pumping
facilities, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP)
Funding: City Manager recommending approval
of an application to the Iowa Department of
Transportation for Iowa Clean Air Attainment
Program (ICAAP) funding for Priority 1 (US 20 -
Devon Drive to Menards) of the Traffic Signal
and Intelligent Transportation System
improvements, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-05
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
IOWA CLEAN AIR ATTAINMENT PROGRAM
(ICAAP) FUNDING OF PRIORITY 1 (US 20 -
DEVON DRIVE TO MENARDS) OF THE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND ITS (INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM)
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Whereas, the Iowa Department of
Transportation (Iowa DOT) has made funds
available for projects to reduce vehicle
emissions; and
Whereas, delay along the US Highway 20
causes traffic congestion, which produces
excessive levels of vehicle emissions; and
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Whereas, Priority 1 (US 20 - Devon Drive to
Menards) of the Traffic Signal and ITS
(Intelligent Transportation System)
Improvements Project has been developed
which will reduce congestion and vehicle
emissions along the Highway 20 Corridor in
Dubuque; and
Whereas, the Iowa Clean Air Attainment
Program Funds will be required to complete said
traffic for Priority 1 (US 20 - Devon Drive to
Menards) of the Traffic Signal and ITS
(Intelligent Transportation System)
Improvements Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT:
1. Staff is authorized to submit an application
to the Iowa Department of Transportation for
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program funds.
2. Staff is authorized to file any additional
documentation that is required by the Iowa
Department of Transportation.
3. The City agrees to maintain and operate
Priority 1 (US 20 - Devon Drive to Menards) of
the Traffic Signal and ITS (Intelligent
Transportation System) Improvements Project
for public use during the project's useful life if
funding is approved.
4. The City of Dubuque, Iowa agrees to
commit the necessary $183,678 of the total cost
of $444,050 for project implementation.
5. That the Mayor is authorized to sign the
necessary application form and subsequent
grant contracts with the Iowa Department of
Transportation.
Passed, approved and adopted this ih day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Legislative Letters: Communication to State
Legislators encouraging them to vote "no" on HF
403 regarding the exemption of instructional
support property tax levy of a school district from
being collected as part of incremental taxes paid
for an urban renewal area; Communication to
State Representative Pam Jochum encouraging
a "no" vote to HSB 59 regarding a change in
definition of the Open Meetings law, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communications
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mississippi Valley Promise Board:
Communication from Jane Steele, Executive
Director, welcoming City Manager Michael C.
Van Milligen to the Mississippi Valley Promise
Board, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Washington Court Project: City Manager
recommending approval of the publication of a
combined notice of finding of no significant
impact on the environment and notice of intent
to request release of funds for the Washington
Court Project, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 69-05
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICA-
TION OF A COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING
OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE
ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO
REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR THE
WASHINGTON COURT PROJECT.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has received a
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, and
Whereas, pursuant to the rules and regulations
as promulgated by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, an
environmental review has been processed for
the Washington Court Project; and
Whereas, based on said environmental review,
the Department of Housing and Community
Development has determined that said project
will have no significant impact on the
environment; and
Whereas, a combined notice of "Finding of No
Significant Impact on the Environment" and of
"Intent to Request Release of' Funds" for said
project will be sent by regular mail to various
federal, state and local public agencies, to the
appropriate Regional Office of the
Environmental Protection Agency, and to the
local news media, individuals and groups known
to be interested and believed to be appropriate
to receive such a notice; and
Whereas, any and all comments received as a
result of such notice will be duly considered
before proceeding with a Request for Release of
Funds and Certification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to publish a combined
Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the
Environment and Notice of Intent to Request
Release of Funds for the Washington Court
Project and to make the Environmental Review
Record for said project available for public
inspection and comment until 5:00 pm on March
28, 2005. Such notice shall be in the form of
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
Section 2. That the environmental review
record for the project shall be placed on file in
the Office of the City Clerk where said record
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may be examined and copied by any interested
party.
Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development fifteen (15) days after
publication of appropriate notice a Request for
Release of Funds to undertake the said project.
Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent to
assume the status of a responsible federal
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 is and he is hereby authorized and
directed to execute a certification pertaining to
the environmental review procedures.
Passed, approved and adopted this ih day of
March 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
State Historical Society of Iowa:
Communication from the State Historical Society
of Iowa advising that the Upper Main Street
Historic District has been accepted for
nomination to the. National Register of Historic
Places, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Community Development Block Grant Fund:
Communication to Senator Charles Grassley,
Senator Tom Harkin, and Congressman Jim
Nussle requesting their support in saving the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program and restoring its funding, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
University Avenue Reconstruction Project:
City Manager recommending award of the
contract for the University Avenue
Reconstruction (US 20 to University Avenue)
Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Extension
Project, which was bid by the Iowa Department
of Transportation, to Tschiggfrie Excavating
Company, presented and read. Buol moved
that this be tabled to 3/21/05. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Star Brewery Lease Extension: City Manager
recommending approval of a second
amendment to the Lease Agreement with
Historical Star Redevelopment to extend the
original lease for a five month period, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 70-05
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH HISTORICAL STAR
REDEVELOPMENT L.L.C. FOR THE STAR
BREWERY BUILDING'
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, after public hearing, duly
entered into a one-year Lease Agreement with
Historical Star Redevelopment L.L.C.
(Developer) for the Star Brewery Building; and
Whereas, the Lease Agreement provides that
the term of the Lease Agreement is for twelve
(12) months or such longer or shorter term as
the parties may agree in writing; and
Whereas, the parties desire to extend the
original term of the Lease Agreement for an
additional period of five (5) months; and
Whereas, a Second Amendment to Lease
Agreement, hereto attached and by this
reference made a part hereof, sets forth the
terms and conditions of the Lease extension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Second Amendment to
Lease Agreement by and between the City of
Dubuque and Historical Star Redevelopment
L.L.C., attached hereto, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized and directed to execute, on
behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, the Second
Amendment to Lease Agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
March 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Vision Iowa Grant Award Agreement
Amendment: City Manager recommending
approval of an Amendment to the Vision Iowa
Grant Award approving an extension of time for
completion of specific projects in the Port of
Dubuque, presented and read. Buol moved that
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the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 71-05
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT
AMONG THE VISION IOWA BOARD, THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND THE
DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Whereas, on July 11, 2001, the City of
Dubuque (the City), the Dubuque County
Historical Society (the Society), and the Vision
Iowa Board (the Board) entered into a Grant
Award Agreement (Agreement), which was
effective on July 11, 2001;
Whereas, under the Agreement, the Board
awarded forty million dollars (US$40,000,000) to
the City and the Society for their America's River
Project (Project), subject to certain conditions,
including the requirement that the Project be
completed by June 30, 2005; ,
Whereas, while certain components of the
Project are now complete, the City for various
reasons has requested an extension of time in
which to complete certain other components;
Whereas, the Board is willing to grant the
extensions upon certain conditions as set forth
in the attached Amendment To Grant Award
Agreement among the Vision Iowa Board, The
City of Dubuque, Iowa and The Dubuque County
Historical Society (the Amendment);
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque has determined that the Amendment
should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The attached Amendment To Grant
Award Agreement among the Vision Iowa
Board, The City Of Dubuque, Iowa and the
Dubuque County Historical Society is hereby
approved.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the Amendment on behalf of
the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this ih day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
City Development Board: Communication from
Steven R. McCann, City Development Board, to
the Honorable Chester Culver, Iowa Secretary of
State, filing the documents necessary to
complete the annexation for the City of
Dubuque's boundary change, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Transient Boat Docks - Consultant Selection:
City Manager recommending approval of the
selection of the Abonmarche Group as the
professional consulting firm to complete a
Transient Boat Docks Feasibility Study for the
Port of Dubuque, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-
O.
RESOLUTION NO. 72-05
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
ABONMARCHE GROUP TO COMPLETE A
TRANSIENT BOAT DOCKS FEASIBILITY
STUDY FOR THE PORT OF DUBUQUE
Whereas, proposals were solicited from
various professional consulting firms to complete
a Transient Boat Docks Feasibility Study for the
Port of Dubuque, and
Whereas, in accordance with the City's
Administrative Policy, the Selection Committee
selected a Consultant based upon the
Consultant's qualifications and experience, and
the Selection Committee's determination of the
Consultant best suited for this specific project,
and
Whereas, the professional consulting firm of
The Abonmarche Group of Benton Harbor,
Michigan, was chosen by the Selection
Committee as the first-ranked Consultant to
complete the Transient Boat Docks Feasibility
Study for the Port of Dubuque, and
Whereas, the Abonmarche Group shall
complete a phased approach with the planning,
market and economic studies, design and
construction of transient boat docks at two
potential locations in the Port of Dubuque:
Phase 1 - Ice Harbor and Phase 2 - Mississippi
River as required to complete the following
project objective:
Evaluate the most appropriate location and
accommodating slip configuration and layout for
transient boat docks in the Ice Harbor at the Port
of Dubuque.
Conduct a Transient Boat Docks Feasibility
Study for the construction of a transient boat
dock facility on the main channel of the
Mississippi River at the Port of Dubuque and
prepare the Federal Boating Infrastructure (Tier
1 I Tier 2) Grant Application.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Manager be
authorized to execute a Professional Services
Contract with The Abonmarche Group of Benton
Harbor, Michigan, to complete the Transient
Boat Docks Feasibility Study for the Port of
Dubuque.
Passed, adopted and approved this ih day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
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Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Lodge No. 355: Dubuque Lodge No.
355 to permanently transfer their LA Liquor
License from 1166 Main Street to 2635 Windsor
Avenue, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed and
approved transfer. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Business Licenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 73-05
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 "CO BEERILlQUOR LICENSE
Rafters, Inc Rafters +
( SundaylOutdoor Sale) 2728 Asbury Rd
The Bar X The Bar X +
(Sunday Sale) 2616 Windsor Av
DBQ Racing Association DBQ Greyhound
ParklCasino+(SundayIOutdoor S)
1855 Greyhound Prk
DBQ Fraternal Order of Eagles Eagles Club+
(Sunday Sale) 1175 Century Dr
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
University Avenue Reconstruction: City
Manager recommending initiation of the public
bidding process for the University Avenue
Reconstruction (US 20 to University Avenue) -
Reinforced Concrete Box (RCB) Culvert
Extension Project and that a public hearing on
the plans and specifications be set for March 21,
2005, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 74-05
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 University
Avenue Reconstruction (US 20 to University
Avenue) - Reinforced Concrete Box (RCB)
Culvert Extension Project, in the estimated
amount of $2,078,394.33 are hereby approved
and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk
for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this ih day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors., Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 75-05
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 University Avenue Reconstruction (US 20
to University Avenue) - Reinforced Concrete
Box (RCB) Culvert Extension Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a Public Hearing will be held on the 21st
day of March, 2005, 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 ih day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
with hearing date set for 3/21/05 at a meeting to
commence 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 Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
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2005 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG Project
NO.1: City Manager recommending initiation of
the public bidding process for the 2005 Curb
Ramp Installation - CDBG Project No. 1 and
that a public hearing on the plans and
specifications be set for March 21, 2005,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 76-05
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 2005 Curb
Ramp Installation - CDBG Project No. 1 in the
estimated amount of $28,715.50 are hereby
approved and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this th day of
March,2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 77-05
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 2005 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG
Project NO.1.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a public hearing will be held on the 21st
day of March, 2005, 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 th day of
March, 2005.
. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
with hearing set for 3/21/05 at a meeting to
commence 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 Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 78-05
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the 2005 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG
Project No. 1 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 15th day of March, 2005. 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 21st day of March,
2005.
Passed, adopted and approved this th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
US 20 Bridge - Right-of-Way: City Manager
recommending that a public hearing be set for
March 21, 2005 to consider approval of the
Purchase Agreement and Quit Claim Deed to
provide the necessary right-of-way to the Iowa
Department of Transportation for construction of
a new US 20 bridge crossing the Mississippi
River, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-05
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
CITY INTEREST IN A PARCEL OF LAND
LOCATED IN GOVERNMENT LOT 3 OF
SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 89 NORTH, RANGE
3 EAST OF THE 5TH P.M., CITY OF
DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is the owner of
land located in Government Lot 3 of Section 30,
Township 89 North, Range 3 east of the 5th P.M.
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in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa;
and
Whereas, the State of Iowa has requested
additional right-of-way for the construction of a
US Highway 20 bridge over the Mississippi
River; and
Whereas, the State of Iowa has prepared and
submitted to the City Council a plat showing the
area necessary for additional right-of-way, which
hereinafter shall be known and described as a
parcel of land in Government Lot 3 of Section
30, Township 89 North, Range 3 east of the 5th
P.M. in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County,
Iowa, as shown on Acquisition Plat Exhibit A
dated February 22, 2005 attached hereto and by
this reference made a part hereof, should be
approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to
dispose of its interest in a parcel of land in
Government Lot 3 of Section 30, Township 89
North, Range 3 east of the 5th P.M. in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, as shown on
said Acquisition Plat Exhibit A dated February
22, 2005.
Section 2. That the conveyance of a parcel of
land in Government Lot 3 of Section 30,
Township 89 North, Range 3 east of the 5th P.M.
in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa,
as shown on said Acquisition Plat Exhibit A
dated February 22, 2005, to the State of Iowa be
contingent upon the payment of platting,
publication and filing fees.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to cause a notice of
intent to dispose of said real estate to be
published in the manner as prescribed bX law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7 h day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
and set public hearing for 3/21/05 at a meeting
to commence 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 Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Industrial Center West Third
Addition/Contract A Mass Grading Project: City
Manager recommending initiation of the public
bidding process for the Dubuque Industrial
Center West Third Addition/Contract A Mass
Grading Project and that a public hearing on the
plans and specifications be set for April 4, 2005,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-05
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 Dubuque
Industrial Center West 3rd AdditionlContract A
Mass Grading Project, in the estimated amount
$4,538,284.00 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
March,2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 81-05
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 Dubuque Industrial Center West 3rd
AdditionlContract A Mass Grading Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a public hearing will be held on the 4th
day of April, 2005, 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
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
with hearing set for 4/4/05 at a meeting to
commence 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 Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 82-05
ORDERING BIDS
Regular Session, March 7, 2005
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the Dubuque Industrial Center West 3'd
Addition/Contract A Mass Grading 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 March, 2005. 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 Aprilh 2005.
Passed, adopted and approved this i day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDSICOMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council
regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions: Zoning Board of
Adjustment (One 5-year term through 3/25/10 -
Term of Ruden) Applicant: Michael A. Ruden.
Mr. Ruden was unable to attend.
Appointments to the following Boards I Com-
missions:
Community Development Advisory Com-
mission (One At-Large 3-year term through
2/15/08 - term of Pregler); Applicants: Janice
Craddieth; R.J. Sullivan
Communication from Tara Nelson in support of
the appointment of Janice Craddieth, presented
and read. Vote on the appointment was as
follows: Duggan voted for Sullivan; Markham
voted for Craddieth; Michalski voted for
Craddieth; Nicholson voted for Sullivan; Buol
voted for Craddieth; Cline voted for Sullivan;
Connors voted for Craddieth. Therefore, Janice
Craddieth appointed to a three year term on the
Community Development Advisory Commission
which will expire 2/15/08.
Zoning Board of Adjustment (One unexpired 5-
year term through 3/25/07 - term of Wm.
Felderman) Applicant: William J. Gibbs.
Michalski moved that Mr. Gibbs be appointed to
the unexpired five year term which will expire
3/25/07. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Buol moved to suspend the rules to allow
anyone present to address the Council.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Sale of Property - 966 Liberty Street: Proof of
publication on notice of hearing to consider a
request from Roger and Ann Pickel to purchase
Lot 1, Clark's Sub 2 (966 Liberty Street), which
is located adjacent to their property, and City
Manager recommending approval, presented
and read. Markham moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 83-05
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY
INTEREST IN LOT 1 CLARK'S SUB 2 IN THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA (966 LIBERTY ST.)
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published
notice of time and place of hearing, published in
the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on the 25th day of February, 2005, the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on the
21 st day of February, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Public Library Auditorium, 360 West 11th Street,
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa to consider
the proposal for the sale of real estate described
as:
Lot 1 Clark's Sub 2 in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa (966 Liberty St.)
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objections,
oral or written to the proposal to sell such real
estate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the sale of Lot 1 Clark's Sub 2
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa (966 Liberty St.) to
Roger and Ann Pickel and the same is hereby
approved for the sum of $2,500, plus cost of
publication and filing fees. Conveyance shall be
by Quit Claim Deed subject to reservation of
easements of record.
Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and
directed to execute a Quit Claim Deed, and the
City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and
directed to deliver said deed of conveyance to
Roger and Ann Pickel upon receipt of the
purchase price in full, and payment of
publication and filing fees.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to record a certified
copy of this resolution in the office of the City
Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder and
Dubuque County Auditor.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Industrial Center West - General
Obligation Bond Issue: Proof of publication on
notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not
to exceed $7,265,000 General Obligation Bonds
to support grading and infrastructure
improvements to the former Bergfeld farm
property and other amenities in Bergfeld
Recreation Area in the Dubuque Industrial
Center Economic Development District and City
Manager recommending approval, presented
and read. Buol moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 84-05
RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,265,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as
required by law, this Council has held a public
meeting and hearing upon the proposal to
institute proceedings for the issuance of not to
exceed $7,265,000 General Obligation Bonds
for essential corporate purposes of paying costs
of aiding in the planning, undertaking and
carrying out of urban renewal project activities
under the authority of Chapter 403 of the Code
of Iowa and the Amended and Restated Urban
Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District, including those
costs associated with grading and construction
of the former 152 acre Bergfeld farm property of
said urban renewal area, the construction of
street improvements to connect the east and
west sections of Chavenelle Road and related
water and sewer improvements to serve the
developed areas and property to the north, the
construction of public trails throughout the
district, and retaining wall around the pond in the
Bergfeld Recreation Area and the construction
of other public amenities in the Bergfeld
Recreation Area, including restrooms, fishing
pier, play equipment and lighting improvements,
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 following 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 take additional action
for the sale and issuance in the manner required
by law of not to exceed $7,265,000 General
Obligation Bonds for the foregoing essential
corporate purposes.
Section 2. The Clerk and Finance Director are
authorized and directed to proceed on behalf of
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 of the City and this
Council and otherwise to take all action
necessary to permit the sale of said Bonds on a
basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the
Council.
Passed and approved this 7th day of March,
2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Rhodes "Bud" Isenhart, 8968 Quail Ridge Rd.,
spoke regarding tax increment financing and
questioned where the money goes from land
sales. City Manager Van Milligen responded.
Stormwater Projects - General Obligation
Bond Issue: Proof of publication on notice of
hearing to consider the issuance of not to
exceed $1,750,000 in General Obligation Bonds
to support stormwater projects included in the
adopted Fiscal Year 2005 CIP budget and City
Manager recommending approval, presented
and read. Markham moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
RESOLUTION NO. 85-05
RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,750,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as
required by law, this Council has held a public
meeting and hearing upon the proposal to
institute proceedings for the issuance of not to
exceed $1,750,000 General Obligation Bonds
for the essential corporate purpose of paying
costs of the acquisition, construction, and
installation of stormwater and storm sewer utility
facilities and improvements, including the 32nd
Street Detention Basin land acquisition,
stormwater ditch remediation, NPDES
compliance activities, and other storm sewer,
stream bank and detention basin improvements,
and has considered the extent of objections
received from residents or property owners as to
Regular Session, March 7, 2005
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said proposed issuance of Bonds; and,
accordingly the following 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 take additional action
for the sale and issuance in the manner required
by law of not to exceed $1,750,000 General
Obligation Bonds for the foregoing essential
corporate purposes.
Section 2. That this Resolution be and does
hereby serve as a declaration of 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 Clerk and Finance Director are
authorized and directed to proceed on behalf of
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 of the City and this
Council and otherwise to take all action
necessary to permit the sale of said Bonds on a
basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the
Council.
Passed and approved this 7th day of March,
2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays--Duggan.
RESOLUTION NO. 86-05
RESOLUTION DIRECTING. THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005A,
SERIES 2005B AND TAXABLE SERIES
2005C, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $9,015,000, AND APPROVING
ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROCEDURES
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, is in
need of funds to pay costs of the acquisition,
construction, and installation of stormwater and
storm sewer utility facilities and improvements,
including the 32nd Street Detention Basin land
acquisition, stormwater ditch remediation,
NPDES compliance activities, and other storm
sewer, stream bank and detention basin
improvements, an essential corporate purpose
project, and it is deemed necessary and
advisable that the City issue general obligation
bonds for said purpose to the amount of not to
exceed $1 ,750,000 as authorized by Section
384.25 of the City Code of Iowa; and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as
required by Section 384.25 this Council has held
a public meeting and hearing upon the proposal
to institute proceedings for the issuance of the
above described Bonds, and all objections, if
any, to such Council action made by any
resident or property owner of said City were
received and considered by the Council; and it is
the decision of the Council that additional action
be taken for the issuance of said Bonds, and
that such action is considered to be in the best
interests of said City and the residents thereof;
and
Whereas, the City also is in need of funds to
pay costs of aiding in the planning, undertaking
and carrying out of urban renewal project
activities under the authority of Chapter 403 of
the Code of Iowa and the Urban Renewal Plan
for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal
District, including those costs associated with
the rehabilitation of the historic Dubuque Star
Brewery Building and its redevelopment for retail
commercial entertainment purposes, and the
funding of grants to private developers for such
purposes, essential corporate purpose projects,
and it is deemed necessary and advisable that
the City issue general obligation bonds for said
purpose to the amount of not to exceed
$1,150,000 as authorized by Sections 403.12
and 384.24(3)(q) of the Code of Iowa; and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as
required by Sections 403.12 and 384.24(3)(q)
this Council has held a public meeting and
hearing upon the proposal to institute
proceedings for the issuance of the above
described Bonds, and no petitions were filed
calling for an election thereon and all objections,
if any, to such Council action made by any
resident or property owner of said City were
received and considered by the Council; and it is
the decision of the Council that additional action
be taken for the issuance of said Bonds, and
that such action is considered to be in the best
interests of said City and the residents thereof;
and
Whereas, the City also is in need of funds to
pay costs of aiding in the planning, undertaking
and carrying out of urban renewal project
activities under the authority of Chapter 403 of
the Code of Iowa and the Amended and
Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development
District, including those costs associated with
grading and construction of the former 152 acre
Bergfeld farm property of said urban renewal
area, the construction of street improvements to
connect the east and west sections of
Chavenelle Road and related water and sewer
improvements to serve the developed areas and
property to the north, the construction of public
trails throughout the district, and retaining wall
around the pond in the Bergfeld Recreation Area
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and the construction of other public amenities in
the Bergfeld Recreation Area, including
restrooms, fishing pier, play equipment and
lighting improvements, essential corporate
purpose projects, and it is deemed necessary
and advisable that the City issue general
obligation bonds for said purpose to the amount
of not to exceed $7,265,000 as authorized by
Sections 403.12 and 384.24(3)(q) of the Code of
Iowa; and
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as
required by Sections 403.12 and 384.24(3)(q)
this Council has held a public meeting and
hearing upon the proposal to institute
proceedings for the issuance of the above
described Bonds, and no petitions were filed
calling for an election thereon and all objections,
if any, to such Council action made by any
resident or property owner of said City were
received and considered by the Council; and it is
the decision of the Council that additional action
be taken for the issuance of said Bonds, and
that such action is considered to be in the best
interests of said City and the residents thereof;
and
Whereas, the Council has received information
from its Financial Consultant recommending the
procedure hereinafter described for electronic,
facsimile and internet bidding to maintain the
integrity and security of the competitive bidding
process and to facilitate the delivery of bids by
interested parties; and
Whereas, the Council deems it in the best
interests of the City and the residents thereof to
receive bids to purchase such Bonds by means
of both sealed and electronic internet
communication.
NOVV, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the receipt of electronic bids by
facsimile machine and through the PARITY@
competitive bidding system described in the
Notice of Sale are hereby found and determined
to provide reasonable security and to maintain
the integrity of the competitive bidding process,
and to facilitate the delivery of bids by interested
parties in connection with the offering of the
Bonds hereinafter described at public sale.
Section 2. That the Clerk is hereby directed to
publish notice of sale of said Bonds at least
once, the last one of which shall be not less than
four clear days nor more than twenty days
before the date of the sale. Publication shall be
made in the Telegraph Herald, a legal
newspaper, printed wholly in the English
language, published within the county in which
the Bonds are to be offered for sale or an
adjacent county. Said notice is given pursuant
to Chapter 75 of the Code of Iowa, and shall
state that this Council, on the 21 st day of March,
2005, at 6:30 o'clock P.M., will hold a meeting to
receive and act upon bids for said Bonds; said
notice to be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF BOND SALE
Time and Place of Sealed Bids: Sealed bids
for the sale of Bonds of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, will be received at the office of the Finance
Director, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa (the "Issuer") at 11 :00
o'clock A.M., on the 21st day of March, 2005.
The bids will then be publicly opened and
referred for action to the meeting of the City
Council in conformity with the terms of offering.
Sale and Award: The sale and award of the
Bonds will be held at the Auditorium, Carnegie-
Stout Public Library, Dubuque, Iowa, at a
meeting of the City Council on the above date at
6:30 o'clock P.M.
The Bonds: The Bonds to be offered are the
following:
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2005A, in the amount of $1 ,750,000, to be dated
the date of delivery.
GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN RENEWAL
BONDS, SERIES 2005B, in the amount of
$4,270,000, to be dated the date of delivery.
GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN RENEWAL
BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2005C, in the
amount of $2,995,000, to be dated the date of
delivery.
(together, the "Bonds")
Manner of Bidding: Open bids will not be
received. Bids for each series of the Bonds will
be received in any of the following methods:
$ Sealed Bidding: Sealed bids may be
submitted and will be received at the office of
the Finance Director, Dubuque, Iowa
$ Electronic Internet Bidding: Electronic
internet bids will be received at the office of the
Finance Director, Dubuque. Iowa. The bids must
be submitted through the PARITY@ competitive
bidding system.
$ Electronic Facsimile Bidding: Electronic
facsimile bids will be received at the office of the
Finance Director, Dubuque, Iowa (facsimile
number: 563/589-0890). Electronic facsimile
bids will be sealed and treated as sealed bids.
Consideration of Bids: After the time for receipt
of bids has passed, the close of sealed bids will
be announced. Sealed bids will then be publicly
opened and announced. Finally, electronic
internet bids will be accessed and announced.
Official Statement: The Issuer has issued an
Official Statement of information pertaining to
the Bonds to be offered, including a statement of
the Terms of Offering and an Official Bid Form
for each series, which is incorporated by
reference as a part of this notice. The Official
Statement may be obtained by request
addressed to the City Clerk, 50 W. 13th Street,
Dubuque, Iowa 52001 (telephone: 563/589-
4100) or the financial advisor to the City, Public
Financial Management, Inc., 2600 Grand
Regular Session, March 7, 2005
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Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312 (telephone:
515/243-2600).
Terms of Offering: All bids shall be in
conformity with and the sale shall be in accord
with the Terms of Offering as set forth in the
Official Statement.
Legal Opinion: Said Bonds will be sold subject
to the opinion of Ahlers & Cooney, P,C.,
Attorneys of Des Moines, Iowa, as to the legality
and their opinion will be furnished together with
the printed Bonds without cost to the purchaser
and all bids will be so conditioned. Except to the
extent necessary to issue their opinion as to the
legality of the Bonds, the attorneys will not
examine or review or express any opinion with
respect to the accuracy or completeness of
documents, materials or statements made or
furnished in connection with the sale, issuance
or marketing of the Bonds.
Rights Reserved: The right is reserved to
reject any or all bids, and to waive any
irregularities as deemed to be in the best
interests of the public.
By order of the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Isl Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
(End of Notice~
Passed and approved this 7 day of March,
2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays--Duggan.
Dubuque Star Brewery Building - General
Obligation Bond Issue: Proof of publication on
notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not
to exceed $1,150,000 General Obligation Bonds
to support rehabilitation and redevelopment of
the historic Dubuque Star Brewery Building and
City Manager recommending approval,
presented and read. Buol moved that the proof
and communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-05
RESOLUTION INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS
TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTION FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $1,150,000
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
Whereas, pursuant to notice published as
required by law, this Council has held a public
meeting and hearing upon the proposal to
institute proceedings for the issuance of not to
exceed $1,150,000 General Obligation Bonds
for essential corporate purposes of paying costs
of aiding in the planning, undertaking and
carrying. out of urban renewal project activities
under the authority of Chapter 403 of the Code
of Iowa and the Urban Renewal Plan for the
Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District,
including those costs associated with the
rehabilitation of the historic Dubuque Star
Brewery Building and its redevelopment for retail
commercial entertainment purposes, and the
funding of grants to private developers for such
purposes, 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 following 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 take additional action
for the sale and issuance in the manner required
by law of not to exceed $1,150,000 General
Obligation Bonds for the foregoing essential
corporate purposes.
Section 2. The Clerk and Finance Director are
authorized and directed to proceed on behalf of
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 of the City and this
Council and otherwise to take all action
necessary to permit the sale of said Bonds on a
basis favorable to the City and acceptable to the
Council.
Passed, approved and adopted this ih day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Michalski moved that the rules be reinstated
limiting discussion to the Council. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
4616 Asbury Road - Request to Rezone
(Tabled on February 21, 2005): Consideration
of rezoning property located at 4616 Asbury
Road from AG Agricultural District to C-3
General Commercial District as requested by
Chuck NaumanlMaxine Roussel and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval;
Communication from Timothy J. Quagliano
clarifying his position on rezoning of land located
at 4616 Asbury Road; Communication from Tim
Quagliano regarding the proposed rezoning and
access to the parcel of property to be rezoned,
and an Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
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of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 4616 Asbury Road
from AG Agricultural District to C-3 General
Commercial District, presented and read. Buol
moved that this item remain tabled. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
City Interest in Disposition of the Federal
Building / 350 West 6th Street: City Manager
recommending approval of correspondence with
the General Services Administration (GSA)
expressing the City's interest in pursuing
acquisition of the Federal Building at 350 West
Sixth Street for public purposes, presented and
read. Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Code of Ordinances - Scheduled Fines for
Speeding Violations: City Manager
recommending approval of an amendment to the
Code of Ordinances to allow electronic entry of
the fine, court costs and bond amounts with
regard to speeding violations, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance amending the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by adding a new
Subsection 32-231 (d) adopting the scheduled
fines provided for in the Iowa Code for speeding
violations, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO.7-OS
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION 32-231(d) ADOPTING THE
SCHEDULED FINES PROVIDED IN THE IOWA
CODE FOR SPEEDING VIOLATIONS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances 32-231 is amended by adding a new
section 32-231 (d) as follows:
(d) Scheduled fines are established pursuant to
Iowa Code Section 805.6(6).
Excessive speed in zones 55 mph or less
(1) 1 through 5 over
(2) 6 through 10 over
(3) 11 through 15 over
(4) 16 through 20 over
(5) Over 20 mph over (plus $2 for each mile in
excess of 20 mph over limit)
Excessive speed in zones greater than 55 mph
(6) 1 through 5 over
(7) 6 through 10 over
(8) 11 through 15.over
(9) 16 through 20 over (10) Over 20 mph
over (plus $2 for each mile in excess of 20 mph
over limit)
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect
upon publication.
Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 11th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 3/11
Buol moved to receive and file the
communication and 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. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0. Buol moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Historic Preservation Commission: Commu-
nication from the Historic Preservation
Commission requesting that the City Council
send notification to the State Legislators in
support of any funding for historic preservation,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed and
directed staff to send the letter. Seconded by
Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
Historic District Public Improvement Program:
Historic Preservation Commission submitting the
2005 Historic District Public Improvement
Program applications and recommendations /
summary on each, presented and read. Cline
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-
O.
A. Four Mounds Foundation: Historic
Preservation Commission recommending that
the City Council approve $6,000 from the
Historic District Public Improvement Program to
fund the request from the Four Mounds
Foundation to install directional signageand a
kiosk at Four Mounds Estates Historic District,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved funding. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
B. Historic Bluffs Neighborhood
AssociationlAndrew Brachman: Historic
Preservation Commission recommending City
Council approve $3,000 from the Historic District
Public Improvement Program to fund the request
of the Historic Bluffs Neighborhood
Association/Andrew Brachman to install
landscaping, benches, fencing, pavers and a
historical plaque at the former West 11th Street
elevator, presented and read. Cline moved that
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the communication be received and filed and
approved funding. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Council commended the Eagle Scout for doing
this project.
C. Historic Bluffs Neighborhood
AssociationlChris Olson: Historic Preservation
Commission recommending City Council
approve $90,000 from the Historic District Public
Improvement Program to fund the request of the
Historic Bluffs Neighborhood AssociationlChris
Olson to install historic street lights and bury
utility lines along Grove Terrace and Lower
Grove Terrace, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved funding. Seconded by Buol.
Motion carried 7-0.
D. Dubuque Main Street, Ltd: Historic
Preservation Commission recommending City
Council approve $100,000 from the Historic
District Public Improvement Program to fund the
request of Dubuque Main Street, Ltd., to offset
property owners' sidewalk assessments in the
Old Main Historic District, presented and read.
Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved funding.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
E. Downtown Neighborhood Council: Historic
Preservation Commission recommending City
Council approve $24,346.95 from the Historic
District Public Improvement Program to fund the
request of the Downtown Neighborhood
Council/Dave Stuart for the installation of brick
sidewalks at 1105, 1145, and 1389 Locust
Street, and 1323 - 1325 Bluff Street, presented
and read. Cline moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved funding.
Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
Historic District Public Improvement Program -
Downtown Neighborhood CouncillDave Stuart
Application: Historic Preservation Commission
recommending that the City Council approve the
historic replica traffic lights as submitted by the
Downtown Neighborhood CouncillDave Stuart
and to direct the Engineering Department to use
an existing CIP budget to update the three most
critical intersections and City Manager
recommending denial of the request of the
Historic Preservation Commission that the
project budget for the replacement of four traffic
signals on Loras Boulevard be increased from
$180,000 to $260,000 to have the new traffic
lights on Loras Boulevard be historic replicas,
presented and read.
Dave Stuart spoke in favor of the project.
Michalski moved that the communications be
received and filed and denied request.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Port of Dubuque: City Manager recommending
approval of ordinance changes to stop signs,
parking restrictions and motor truck routes in the
Port of Dubuque, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-
O.
An Ordinance 8-05 Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa by
modifying Subsection (b) of Section 32-314
thereof to acknowledge the change in street
name designations for stop signs at Fourth
Street (now Ice Harbor Drive) and Sixth Street
(now Fifth Street) and Adams Street and Fourth
Street (now Ice Harbor Drive), presented and
read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO.8-OS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, BY MODIFYING SUBSECTION (b) OF
SECTION 32-214 THEREOF TO ACKNOW-
LEDGE THE CHANGE IN STREET NAME
DESIGNATIONS FOR STOP SIGNS AT
FOURTH STREET (NOW ICE HARBOR
DRIVE) AND SIXTH STREET (NOW FIFTH
STREET) AND ADAMS STREET AND
FOURTH STREET (NOW ICE HARBOR
DRIVE)
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
Fourth Street and Sixth Street and Adams Street
and Fourth Street from Subsection (b) of Section
32-214 thereof as follows:
"Sec. 32-214. Stop Intersections."
(b)
* * * * * *
EASTBOUND AND WESTBOUND
Fourth Street and Sixth Street
SOUTHBOUND
Adams Street and Fourth Street
Section 2. That the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be amended by
adding Ice Harbor Drive and Fifth Street and
Adams Street and Ice Harbor Drive to
Subsection (b) of Section 32-214 thereof as
follows:
"Sec. 32-214. Stop Intersections."
(b)
. * * *
EASTBOUND
Ice Harbor Drive and Fifth Street
SOUTHBOUND
Adams Street and Ice Harbor Drive
Passed, approved and adopted this ih day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 11th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1 t 3/11
An Ordinance Amending Section 32-163.1
prohibiting motor truck's registered for a gross
weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000)
pounds from traveling on designated streets to
acknowledge the change in street name
designation from Ice Harbor Road to Ice Harbor
Drive, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 9-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-
163.1 PROHIBITING MOTOR TRUCKS
REGISTERED FOR A GROSS WEIGHT LIMIT
EXCEEDING TEN THOUSAND (10,000)
POUNDS FROM TRAVELING ON
DESIGNATED STREETS TO ACKNOWLEDGE
THE CHANGE IN STREET NAME
DESIGNATION FROM ICE HARBOR ROAD
TO ICE HARBOR DRIVE
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, is amended by deleting
from Section 32-163.1 Motor Truck Routes
Prohibited on Designated Streets the following:
Ice Harbor Road, from First Street to the Third
Street Overpass
Section 2. That the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, is amended by adding to
Section 32-163.1 Motor Truck Routes Prohibited
on Designated Streets the following:
Ice Harbor Drive, from First Street to the Third
Street Overpass .
Passed, approved and adopted this ih day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 11 th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1 t 3/11
An Ordinance Amending Section 32-262(d) of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, providing for parking by deleting certain
portions of Bell Street and Fifth Street,
presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 10-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-
262(d) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, PROVIDING
FOR PARKING BY DELETING CERTAIN
PORTIONS OF BELL STREET AND FIFTH
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
Bell Street and Fifth Street from Subsection (d)
of Section 32-262 thereof as follows:
"Sec. 32-262. Prohibited on designated
streets or portions thereof."
(d) No-Parking-At-Any-Time Zones
Designated
* * . * .. *
Fifth Street, both sides, from White Street to
Adams Street
Bell Street, both sides, from Sixth Street to
its southerly terminus
Section 2. That the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be amended by
adding Fifth Street and Bell Street to Subsection
(d) of Section 32-262 thereof as follows:
"Sec. 32-262. Prohibited on designated
streets or portions thereof:
(d) No-Parking-At-Any-Time Zones
Designated
* .. * * .. *
Fifth Street, both sides, from White Street to
Adams Street; north side, from Bell Street to and
including the cul-de-sac to the east
Bell Street, both sides, from its southerly
terminus to a point two hundred fifty (250') north
thereof
Passed, approved and adopted this ih day of
March,2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 11 th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 3/11
An Ordinance Amending Section 32-262(d) of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa prohibiting parking on designated streets or
portions thereof to acknowledge the change in
street name designation from Fourth Street to
Ice Harbor Drive, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 11-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-
262(d) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
PROHIBITING PARKING ON DESIGNATED
STREETS OR PORTIONS THEREOF TO
ACKNOWLEDGE THE CHANGE IN STREET
NAME DESIGNATION FROM FOURTH
STREET TO ICE HARBOR DRIVE
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, is amended by deleting
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from Subsection (d) of Section 32-262 the
following:
Adams Street, both sides, from Fourth Street
to Fifth Street
Fourth Street, both sides, from Third Street
to Sixth Street
Section 2. That the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Dubuque, Iowa, is amended by
adding to Subsection (d) of Section 32-262 the
following:
Adams Street, both sides, from Ice Harbor
Drive to Fifth Street
Ice Harbor Drive, both sides, from First Street
to Fifth Street
Passed, approved and adopted this th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 11th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 3/11
Buol moved that the requirement that the
proposed Ordinances be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which they are to be finally
passed be suspended. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0. Buol moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinances.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Markham noted that Michael Gartner had
praised City Manager Van Milligen's strong
leadership.
At 7:22 P.M. Buol moved to go into Closed
Session re: Pending Litigation and Property
Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1 )(c)U) 2003 Code of
Iowa. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-
O.
At 7:35 P.M. Council reconvened Regular
Session stating that staff had been given proper
direction.
There being no further business, Buol moved
to adjourn. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 P.M.
Isl Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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Special Session, Housing Governing Board, March 8, 2005
CITY GOVERNING BOARD OF THE
MUNICIPAL HOUSING AGENCY
OFFICIAL
Governing Board of the Municipal Housing
Agency, March 8, 2005
Board met at 6:15 P.M. in the Public Library
Auditorium
Present: Chairperson Duggan, Members Buol,
Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson,
John Plein
Chairperson Duggan read the call and stated
this is a session of the Governing Board of the
Municipal Housing Agency called for the
purpose of discussing the FY 2006 Operating
Budget for the Assisted Housing Programs of
the Housing and Community Development
Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 88-05
APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE ASSISTED
HOUSING PROGRAMS OF THE HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
Whereas, the US Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) has required that a
governing board be constituted for purposes of
approving certain actions of the municipal
housing agency; and
Whereas, the City Council has duly constituted
the governing board of the municipal housing
agency of the City of Dubuque by passage of
Ordinance No. 5-02; and
Whereas, passage of the operating budget for
the Assisted Housing Programs of the Housing
and Community Development Department is an
action required of the governing board; and
Whereas, the governing board has determined
that approval of the operating budget is in the
best interests of the City of Dubuque.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The operating budget for the Assisted Housing
Programs of the Housing and Community
Development Department for Fiscal year 2006 is
hereby approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 8-0.
There being no further business, Michalski
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 8-0. The meeting adjourned at
6:23 P.M.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Special Session, March 8, 2005
Council Met in Special Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, City Manager Van Milligen and
Corporation Counsel Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a special session of the City Council called for
the purpose of conducting a public hearing on
the Fiscal Year 2006 budget and capital
improvement program.
Proofs of publication on notice of public
hearing on Budget Estimate for Fiscal Year 2006
and Notice of Public Hearing on Five Year
Capital Improvement Program beginning July 1,
2005 through the Fiscal Year ending June 30,
2010, and City Manager's updated Fiscal Year
2006 budget transmittal memo, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the proofs and
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Cline. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
Michalski moved that the rules be suspended
to allow anyone present to address the Council if
they so desire. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
Public input and discussion on departments in
the following order: Human Rights - no
comments; Finance - no comments; City
Manager's Office - no comments; City Council -
Geri Shaeffer, Peg Hudson, Ken Bichell, Ken
Miller and Keith Bibelhausen spoke in support of
funding for the arts; City Clerk's Office - no
comments; Legal - no comments; Emergency
Communications - no comments; Emergency
Management - no comments; Fire Department -
no comments; Police Department - no
comments; Building Services Department - no
comments; Water Department - no comments;
Water Pollution Control Plant - no comments;
Public Works Department - no comments;
Engineering - no comments; Civic Center
Division - no comments; Recreation Division -
no comments, Park Division - no comments;
Information Services Department no
comments; Cable TV Division - no comments;
Economic Development Department - no
comments; Parking Division - no comments;
Transit Division - no comments; Library
Department - no comments; Housing and
Community Development Department - no
comments; Airport Department - no comments;
Health Services Department - no comments;
Planning Services Department - no comments;
Purchase of Services - no comments; Capitol
Improvement Program - no comments.
At 6:48 P.M. Markham moved to close the
public hearing and reinstate the rules limiting
discussion to the Council. Seconded by Cline.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 89-05
ADOPTING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE FISCAL
YEAR 2006 ANNUAL BUDGET
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the annual budget for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2006, as set forth in the
Adoption of Budget and Certification of Taxes
and supporting state budget forms showing the
revenue estimates and appropriation
expenditures and allocations to programs and
activities for said fiscal year, as amended, is
adopted.
Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to make
the filings required by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
RESOLUTION NO. 90-05
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INCREASE IN
THE RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE FEES
Whereas, due to the requirement to meet a
self-support target for the Housing Department
code enforcement activity, an increase in the
rental dwelling license fee has been proposed
for the Fiscal Year 2006 operating budget.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the license fee for each rental
unit in a rental dwelling be increased from $9.25
to $10.00 per unit.
Section 2. That this increase become effective
upon action taken by the City to adopt the FY 06
operating budget.
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Carried by the following
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vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-05
ESTABLISHING EXCAVATION PERMIT FEE
AND PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT COSTS
FOR EXCAVATION WORK
Whereas, due to increased costs of paving
material, equipment, labor and administration
has proposed establishing a minimum
excavation permit fee and pavement
replacement costs for contractor excavation
work for the 2006 operating budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the pavement replacement
cost performed by the City for contractor
excavation work is established as $6.55 per
square foot for asphalt, $8.55 for square foot for
asphalt over concrete, and $8.00 per square foot
for concrete.
Section 2. Excavation charges are established
as $.75 per square foot with a minimum
excavation permit fee of $50.
Section 3. The foregoing costs and fees shall
take effect upon adoption of the Fiscal Year
2006 operating budget.
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
RESOLUTION NO. 92-05
ADOPTING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE FIVE
YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Whereas, a recommended five year Capital
Improvement Program for the period beginning
July 1, 2005, and ending June 30, 2010, for the
City of Dubuque has been prepared and
submitted to the City Council; and
Whereas, the five year Capital Improvement
Program describes specific capital improvement
projects, provides estimated costs for those
projects, proposes sources of funds for each of
them, and schedules the year during which each
project will be undertaken; and
Whereas, the capital improvement projects for
the first year are included in the Fiscal Year
2006 budget for the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the five year Capital Improvement
Program will be reconsidered annually by the
City Council and appropriately revised; and
Whereas, the adoption of the five year Capital
Improvement Program is a prudent measure to
provide continuity of programs and is in the best
interest of the City of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the five year Capital
Improvement Program for the period beginning
July 1, 2005, set out in the Fiscal Year 2006-
2010 Recommended Capital Improvement
Budget, is hereby approved and adopted as the
proposed allocation of City resources for capital
improvements as scheduled in the years shown,
subject to annual review and revision.
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
City Manager recommending increased
compensation for the Mayor and City Council as
recommended by the City Council
Compensation Task Force beginning January 1,
2006 ($1,877); funding of hanging flower
baskets on the Riverwalk in the Port of Dubuque
- purchase of hardware and equipment for
installation of the hanging flower baskets
($13,690) and purchase of the hanging flower
baskets and labor in Spring 2006 for
maintenance of hanging flower baskets
($3,713); and recommending funding of ADA
Symposium training for an Engineering Assistant
II ($1,200), presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communications be received and
filed. Seconded by Cline. Carried by the
following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
Communication from the Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission in support of the
additional Associate Planner position, presented
and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
Communication from Paul R. Kohl, Associate
Professor of Communication and Fine Arts -
Loras College, urging the Council to approve the
$235,000 in the budget for arts and culture,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Cline. Carried by the following vote: Yeas-
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
Communication from the Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission regarding their review of
the Five Year Capital Improvement Program
Budget, presented and read. Michalski moved
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that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Cline. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
RESOLUTION NO. 93-05
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2006 (PROGRAM YEAR 2005)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL PLAN
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has, through a
series of public meetings and hearings, finalized
a Fiscal Year 2006 (Program Year 2005)
Community Development Block Grant Annual
Action Plan addressing both housing and non-
housing needs in the community; and
Whereas, copies of the draft Fiscal Year 2006
(Program Year 2005) CDBG Annual Plan have
been available for public comment 30 days prior
to City Council action; and
Whereas, the City's Community Development
Advisory Commission has reviewed and
recommended adoption of the Annual Plan; and
Whereas, the City Council has held a public
hearing on the proposed plan on February 28,
2005 and approved the FY 2006 Annual Action
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Community Development
Block Grant Annual Action Plan, attached hereto
as Exhibit A and by this reference made a part
hereof, is hereby adopted.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby
authorized and directed to prepare and to submit
to the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development the Fiscal Year 2006
(Program Year 2005) Annual Action Plan for the
use of Community Development Block Grant
funds based on this adopted budget.
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
RESOLUTION NO. 94-05
ADOPTING THE FIVE-YEAR STREET
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2006-2010
Whereas, a recommended Five-Year Street
Construction Program for the Fiscal Years 2006-
2010 beginning July 1, 2005, and ending June
30, 2009, for the City of Dubuque has been
prepared and submitted to the City Council; and
Whereas, the Five-Year Street Construction
Program: 1) describes specific capital
improvement projects; 2) provides estimated
costs for those projects; 3) proposes sources of
funding; and 4) schedules the fiscallcalendar
year during which each project will be
undertaken; and
Whereas, the capital improvement projects for
the first year of such five-year program are
included in the Fiscal Year 2006 budget; and
Whereas, the adoption of the Five-Year Street
Construction Program is a prudent measure to
provide continuity of programs and is in the best
interest of the City of Dubuque.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Five-Year Street
Construction Program for Fiscal Years 2006-
2010 beginning July 1, 2005, set out in the
Fiscal Years 2006-2010 recommended Capital
Improvement Budget, is hereby approved and
adopted as the proposed allocation of City
resources 'for capital improvements as
scheduled in the years shown, subject to annual
review and revision.
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
Section 44-201 (a) Fixing water rates for
residential, commercial, industrial and all other
uses, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 12-05
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE
OF ORDINANCES SECTION 44-20(a). FIXING
WATER RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL,
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND ALL
OTHER USES.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 44-201 (a) of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 44-201. Residential, Commercial,
Industrial and all other uses.
(a) The rates to be charged for water for
residential, commercial, industrial and all other
uses and purposes by any person, firm or
cooperation within the City shall be based on
units of one-hundred cubic feet (748 gallons) as
follows:
MONTHLY CONSUMPTION
(In Hundreds of Cubic Feet)
CHARGE PER HUNDRED CUBIC FEET
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$1.73
$1.41
$1.31
$1.16
$1.02
First 30
Next 120
Next 350
Next 500
Next 1,000
Rates shall be subject to the following
minimum monthly charges according to the size
of the meter:
METER SIZE INCHES MONTHLY
CONSUMPTION (HUNDREDS OF CUBIC
FEET) MINIMUM CHARGE
5/8 2 $ 3.46
3/4 5 $ 8.65
1 8 $ 13.84
1 Y2 26 $ 44.98
2 46 $ 74.46
3 106 $159.06
4 168 $244.68
6 368 $506.68
8 625 $824.60
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect July
1, 2005.
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1 t 3/15
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Michalski. Carried by
the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
Buol moved final consideration and passage of
the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Carried
by the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline,
Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson.
Nays-Duggan.
An Ordinance Amending the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Section 44-202 Fixing water
rates for fire sprinkler services, presented and
read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 13-05
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE
OF ORDINANCES SECTION 44-202 FIXING
WATER RATES FOR FIRE SPRINKLER
SERVICE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 44-202 of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 44-202. Fire Sprinkler Service.
(a) Customers who have fire sprinkler service
shall be billed for this service on monthly basis.
The monthly charge shall be as follows:
NUMBER OF HEADS
CURRENT MONTHLY CHARGES
200-300 $ 10.35
300-400 $ 12.42
400-600 $ 14.49
600-800 $ 18.62
800-1000 $ 20.70
1000-1200 $ 22.77
1200-1400 $ 24.82
1400-1600 $ 26.90
1600-1800 $ 28.97
1800-2000 $ 31.03
2000-2200 $ 33.11
2200-2400 $ 35.15
2400-2600 $ 37.24
2600-2800 $ 39.32
2800-3000 $ 41 .43
3000-3500 $ 43.44
Over 3,500 (for each additional 500 heads
Or fractions thereof $ 2.08
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect
July 1, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1 t 3/15
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Michalski. Carried by
the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
Buol moved final consideration and passage of
the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Carried
by the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline,
Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson.
Nays-Duggan.
An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
Sections 44-83(a)(2) and 44-83(a)(3)g
Establishing basic sewer rates for residential
and commercial users by increasing the rates,
presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 14-05
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE
OF ORDINANCES SECTIONS 44-83(a)(2) AND
44-83 (a)(3)g ESTABLISHING BASIC SEWER
RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COM-
MERCIAL USERS BY INCREASING THE
RATES
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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Section 1. Section 44-83(a)(2) of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to
read as follows:
Section 44-83(a)(2) Schedule of Rates:
Rates per each one hundred (100) cubic
feet... ..$1.81
Section 2. Section 44-83 (a)(3)g of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to
read as follows:
Where the quantity of water consumed is such
that the minimum service is charged, the
minimum sewer service charge, according to the
size of the meter, shall be as follows:
METER SIZE MINIMUM ALLOWANCE
(INCHES) CHARGE (CUBIC FEETI
5/8 $ 3.62 200
3/4 $ 9.05 500
1 or larger $14.48 800
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect
upon publication.
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1 t 3/15
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Michalski. Carried by
the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
Buol moved final consideration and passage of
the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Carried
by the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline,
Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson.
Nays-Duggan.
An Ordinance mending the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Section 40-34 Placement
for containers for collection by adding a new
paragraph (e) providing for a fee schedule
established by the City Manager for the removal
of solid waste, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 15-05
AMENDING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE
OF ORDINANCES SECTION 40-34 PLACE-
MENT FOR CONTAINERS FOR COLLECTION
BY ADDING A NEW PARAGRAPH (e)
PROVIDING FOR A FEE SCHEDULE
ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY MANAGER FOR
THE REMOVAL OF SOLID WASTE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 40-34 (e) of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 40-34 Placement of Containers for
Collection:
(a) Where collections are made from alleys,
solid waste containers shall be placed in one
location for each dwelling, in clear view and at
the owner's property line abutting the alley and
on the days designated in said schedule.
(b) Where collections are made from the
street, solid waste containers shall be placed in
one location for each dwelling, in clear view and
in the street right of way on the owner's property
side of the curb and on the days designated in
said schedule. Such containers shall be placed
so as not to interfere with vehicular and
pedestrian traffic and when emptied shall be
promptly removed by the owner.
(c) No person shall place solid waste at the
street for collection more than twenty-four (24)
hours before the scheduled collection day.
(d) All solid waste shall be placed at the
designated collection location for city collection
by six o'clock (6:00) A.M. on the scheduled
collection day.
(e) Any solid waste placed for collection but
not collection but not collected because it is not
in compliance with this section shall not be
collected by the City and shall be removed by
the owner within twenty-four hours after the
scheduled collection day and stored in such a
manner as not to create a health, safety or fire
hazard. An owner who fails to remove such
solid waste within such twenty-four (24) hour
period shall, in addition to the penalty for such
violation, be charged a fee for the removal of the
solid waste based on a schedule established by
the City Manager after written notice by the City
Manager.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on
the 4th day of April, 2005.
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
3/15
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Michalski. Carried by
the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-
Duggan. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
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An Ordinance Amending the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Section 40-37 paragraphs
(a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) Establishing charges for
the collection and disposal of solid waste
materials, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 16-05
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES SECTION 40-37 PARA-
GRAPHS (a), (b), (e), (d) AND (e)
ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR THE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID
WASTE MATERIALS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE,IOWA:
Section 1. Section 40-37 (a), (b), (c), (d) and
(e) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 40-37. Charges, Amounts, Exceptions 1
(a) Class1 Premises: Except as qualified
below, a fee of eight dollars and seventy cents
($8.70) per dwelling unit per month shall be paid
to the city by the property owner of each class I
premises for such services. Said fee shall be in
payment for collection and disposal of one 35-
gallon can or one 35-gallon trash bag of "solid
waste" as defined in this chapter. There is no
limit on the number of bins allowed to be
collected containing acceptable "recyclable
materials" as defined in this chapter. Exceptions
to the collection charges for class I premises are
as follows:
(1) When a class I premise has been vacant
for a period not less than three (3) consecutive
months, the owner may apply to the city
manager for a credit under procedures to be
established by the City Manager. Such credit
shall continue only so long as the class I
premises is vacant.
(2) Class I premise when the head of the
household is sixty five (65) years of age or older
and has an annual income equal to or less than
the income standards used by HUD for its
"section eight (8) housing program" for one-and
two-person households may, upon application to
the city manager, be exempted from one-half
(1/2) the established collection charge. After the
initial application, annual application shall be
made by the head of household on July 1 of
each year to verify annual income and eligibility.
(3) In cases of extreme financial hardship, the
city manager, may and is hereby authorized and
empowered to, make adjustments in the monthly
collection charges as the city manager may
deem appropriate. In such cases, the City
Manager shall have the authority to require such
proof of vacancy, financial status, age or
extreme hardship,. as the city manager may
deem necessary.
(4) Class I premises when a family household
of five (5) or more persons has an annual
income equal to or less than the income
standards used by HUD for its "section eight (8)
housing program" for the size of that household
may, upon application to the city manager, be
exempted from one-half (1/2) the established
collection charge. After the initial application,
annual application shall be made by the head of
household on July 1 of each year to verify
annual income and eligibility.
(b) Class II Premises: A fee of eight dollars and
seventy cents ($8.70) per month shall be paid to
the city by the property owner of each class II
premises for such services. Said fee shall be in
payment for collection and disposal of one 35-
gallon can or one 35-gallon trash bag of "solid
waste" as defined. There is no limit on the
number of bins allowed to be collected
containing acceptable "recyclable materials" as
defined. '
The owner of a class II premises services by
the city solid waste collection may provide the
city manager with not less than fourteen (14)
days' written notice of intent to terminate the
service. Such termination of service shall be
effective at the beginning of the next billing
period after such fourteen (14) day notice
period.
(c) Class III Premises. A fee of eight dollars
and seventy cents ($8.70) per month shall be
paid to the city by the property owner of each
class III premises for such services. Said fee
shall be in payment for collection and disposal of
one 35-gallon can or one 35-gallon trash bag of
"solid waste" as defined. There is no limit on the
number of bins allowed to be collected
containing acceptable "recyclable materials" as
defined.
The owner of a Class III premises service by
city solid waste collection may provide the city
manager with not less than fourteen (14) days'
written notice of intent to terminate the service.
Such termination of service shall be effective at
the beginning of the next billing period after such
fourteen (14) day notice period.
(d) Class I, II or III Premises: Collection
options and charges under unit based pricing for
class I, class II and III premises are as follows:
(1) A yearly subscription for weekly collection of
an additional standard solid waste container, or
containers, may be subscribed for an additional
five dollars ($5.00) each per month. The
subscription ends each year on June 30. A
subscription may not be canceled before June
30.
(2) A three (3) month subscription for weekly
collection of an additional standard solid waste
container, or containers, may be subscribed for
an additional five dollars ($5.00) each per
month. The four (4) subscription periods are
July, August and September, October,
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November and December, January, February
and March; and, April, May and June. A
subscription may not be canceled.
(3) Oversize, nonstandard rigid solid waste
containers of up to fifty (50) gallons in capacity
may be subscribed as the one container covered
under the base monthly solid waste fee for an
additional two dollars ($2.00) per month. Such
containers shall be holders for standard trash
bags for manual removal by city crews, shall not
contain any loose material, and shall not be
lifted and dumped by crews. Individual trash
bags held in the oversized container shall weigh
no more than forty (40) pounds.
(4) A yearly subscription for weekly collection
of an additional oversized solid waste container,
or containers, may be subscribed for an
additional seven dollars ($7.00) each month.
The subscription ends each year on June 30. A
subscription may not be canceled before June
30.
(5) A three (3) month subscription for weekly
collection of an additional oversize solid waste
container, or containers, may be subscribed for
an additional seven dollars ($7.00) each per
month. The four (4) subscription periods are
July, August and September, October,
November and December, January, February
and March; and, April, May and June. A
subscription may not be canceled.
(6) Solid waste carts, owned by the city for
semi-automated lifting, may be subscribed by
owners andlor property managers of class I, II
and III premises. The customer shall choose the
number and size of the cart. The fee for a sixty-
five (65) gallon city cart shall be eighteen dollars
and fifty cents (18.50) each per month. The fee
for a ninety five (95) gallon city cart shall be
twenty seven ($27.00) each per month.
(7) Official city of Dubuque single use stickers
costing one dollar and twenty cents ($1.20) shall
be applied to each additional standard solid
waste container or small bulky or bundled item
in excess of the one standard solid waste
container collected under the base monthly solid
waste fee or any additional subscribed
container(s).
(8) Multiple-family dwellings of three (3), four
(4), five (5), and, six (6) dwelling units as well as
class II or class III premises sharing a common
set out location with other city solid waste
customers shall only use approved rigid solid
waste containers with permanent identification
as to the specific premises. However, for the
two (2) weeks following Christmas excess solid
waste may be set out in trash bags with applied
city of Dubuque single use stickers.
(3) Special collection: The charge for a special
collection service for large and bulky rubbish to
each dwelling unit receiving such service when
requested by the owner shall be as follows:
(1) A fee of six dollars ($6.00) shall be paid by
the owner for each time the service is provided
for up to the equivalent of three (3) cubic yards
of solid waste.
(2) An additional fee of four dollars ($4.00)
shall be paid for each additional three (3) cubic
yards of solid waste.
(3) An additional fee for tires, equal to the
disposal fees charged at the Dubuque Metro
landfill, shall be paid to the city by the owner for
each tire.
(4) An additional fee of twelve dollars and fifty
cents ($12.50) shall be paid to the city by the
owner for each appliance collected in the
service.
(5) An additional fee of ten dollars ($10.00)
shall be paid to the city by the owner for each
collection requested by the owner to be
scheduled for service on a day not receiving
weekly collection at the service address.
Section 2.. This ordinance shall take effect on
the 151 day of July, 2005. .
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 3/15
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Michalski. Carried by
the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-
Duggan. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
An Ordinance No. 17-05 Amending the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 40-39
paragraph (d) Establishing charges for the
collection and disposal of yard waste materials,
presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 17-05
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES SECTION 40-39 PARAGRAPH
(d) ESTABLISHING CHARGES FOR THE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF YARD
WASTE MATERIALS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
Section 1. Section 40-39 (d) of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended to read as follows:
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Sec. 40-39 Yard Waste
(a) Yard waste shall be separated by the
owner of a premises from all other solid waste.
(b) An owner may compost such person's own
yard waste on such person's own premises
provided the same is stored in such a manner as
to not create a fire, health or safety hazard.
(c) Yard waste that has not been composed by
the owner of the premises shall be collected by
the city not more than once each week
according to the collection schedule established
by the city manager from April through
November each year. Christmas trees shall be
collected separately from all other solid waste
once each week for two (2) weeks after the
Christmas holiday according to the provisions of
this chapter.
(d) Yard waste collected by the city shall be
placed in degradable paper bags with an affixed
single use tag or in permanent waste containers
with an affixed single use tag or in permanent
waste containers with an affixed annual yard
waste permit or be contained by tying devices
approved by the city manager. The charges for
collection and disposal of .yard waste" as
defined shall be as follows:
(1) The fee for tying devices approved by the
city manager shall be one dollar and 20 cents
($1.20) each.
(2) The fee paid to the city by a property
owner for an annual yard waste permit for a
permanent waste container shall be twenty six
dollars ($26.00) each through June 30 of each
year. The fee shall be reduced by one-half (1/2)
on July 1 of each year, and again by one-half
(1/2) on September 1 of each year. A permit
shall only be used by the property owner who
purchased it.
(3) The fee for single use tags shall be one
dollar and twenty cents ($1.20) each.
(e) No person shall deposit any yard waste in
any public right of way (Ord. 54-93 ss: 1, 9-20-
1993; Ord. 16-95, ss1, 3-8-1995; Ord. 16-96
ss1, 3-18-1996; Ord. 14-02 ss 3,3-5-2002)
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect on
the 1st day of July, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1 t 3/15
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Michalski. Carried by
the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-
Duggan. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
An Ordinance Amending Section 32-314 of the
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances - Meters -
time and fee schedule for specific lots,
presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 18-05
AMENDING SECTION 32-314 OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES
METERS - TIME AND FEE SCHEDULE FOR
SPECIFIC LOTS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 to
read as follows:
Sec. 32-314. Meters'- Time And Fee Schedule
For Specific Lots:
Parking meters on municipally owned parking
lots, when installed and properly operated, shall
show legal parking upon and after the deposit of
United States coins, and in the nonmetered
parking lots, parking spaces shall be reserved in
accordance with the following schedules:
(1) On parking lots no. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 10
the amount of fee shall be displayed on each
parking meter and shall indicate the period of
time allowed for the particular United States coin
deposit after meter has been placed in
operation. The maximum parking time allowed
shall be indicated on the parking meter assigned
to the meter space to which it applies.
(2) On parking lot no. 3, reserved parking for
each space for the sixteen (16) parking spaces
for which parking meters have not been installed
shall be rented through lease and agreement
approved by city council.
(3) On parking lot no. 5, reserved parking for
each space for which a parking meter has not
been installed shall be reserved by the city for
assignment by the city manager for purposes of
carrying out the business of city government.
(4) On parking lot no. 10, reserved parking for
nonmetered 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 thirty-seven dollars
($37.00), payable each month.
(5) On parking lot no. 12, reserved parking for
nonmetered 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.
(6) On parking lot no. 2, reserved parking for
each space for the thirty (30) parking spaces for
which parking meters have not been installed
shall be rented through a lease agreement
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approved by city council. Reserved parking for
nonmetered 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-seven
dollars ($27.00), payable each month.
(7) On parking lot no. 1, reserved parking for
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
nonmetered 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-seven
dollars ($27.00), payable each month.
Notice of such restrictions, as provided for in
this section, shall be displayed at each lot. The
owner or operator of any vehicle who shall
receive notice either personally or by the
attaching of such notice to said vehicle if said
vehicle is parked in violation of this section shall,
when such notice is served upon such owner or
operator or attached to said vehicle, pay to the
city treasurer as a penalty for such violation the
sum of five dollars ($5.00).
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect July
1, 2005.
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1 t 3/15
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Michalski. Carried by
the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-
Duggan. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
An Ordinance Amending City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Section 44-274(d) SFU
rate, charges, utility revenues for the storm
water utility, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 19-05
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES SECTION 44-274(d) SFU
RATE, CHARGES; UTILITY REVENUES FOR
THE STORM WATER UTILITY
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Section 44-274(d) is amended to
read as follows:
(d) The SFU rate to be applied to residential
and nonresidential properties shall be as follows:
(1) For the period July 1, 2003 through June
30,2005 the SFU rate shall be $1.29 per SFU;
(2) For the period July 1, 2005 through June
30,2006 shall be $1.79 per SFU;
(3) For the period July 1, 2006 through June
30,2007 the SFU rate shall be $2.00 per SFU;
(4) For the period July 1, 2007 through June
30,2008 the SFU rate shall be $2.25 per SFU;
(5) For the period July 1, 2008 through June
30,2009 the SFU rate shall be $2.50 per SFU;
(6) For the period July 1, 2009 through June
30,2010 the SFU rate shall be $2.75 per SFU;
(7) For the period July 1, 2010 through June
30, 2011 the SFU rate shall be $3.00 per SFU;
(8) For the period July 1, 2011 through June
30, 2012 the SFU rate shall be $3.25 per SFU;
(9) For the period July 1, 2012 through June
30, 2033 the SFU rate shall be $3.50 per SFU.
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 3/15
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Michalski. Carried by
the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-
Duggan. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
An Ordinance Amending the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Section 2-21 Establishing
the compensation of the Mayor and Council
Members presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 20-05
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES SECTION 2-21 ESTABLISHING
THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Sec. 2-21 of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances is amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 2-21. Compensation.
(c) Effective January 1, 2006, the
compensation for the Mayor shall be eleven
thousand five hundred dollars ($11,500) per
annum, and the compensation for Council
Members shall be eight thousand five hundred
dollars ($8,500) per annum.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect
upon publication.
Passed, approved and adopted this 8th day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 15th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1 t 3/15
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Michalski. Carried by
the following vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors,
Markham, Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-
Duggan. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
There being no further business, Markham
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Buol. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:51
P.M.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
1 t 3/16
Approved c;:~ ~
Adopted ~ '
2005
2005
Att s'. ~
G/fjUil. l1
ity Clerk
Council Members
Regular Session, March 21, 2005
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DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session, March 21,2005
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.m. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, City Manager Van Milligen,
Corporation Counsel Lindahl
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a regular session called for the purpose of
discussing such matters which may properly
come before the Council.
Invocation was given by Father Dwayne
Thoman, Spiritual Director of Wahlert High
School.
Proclamation: Community Development Week
(March 25 - April 3, 2005) received by Sr. Paula
Maloy.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport
Commission of 2/28; City Council of 2/23, 3/7,
3/8; Civil Service Commission of 12/14;
Electrical Code Board of 2/21; Human Rights
Commission of 2/14; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 3/2; Zoning Board of Adjustment
of 2/24, presented and read. Buol moved that
the minutes be received and filed. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Proofs of publication of Council Proceedings of
February 7, 21, 22, 24 and 28, 2005 and March
2, 2005, and List of Claims and Summary of
Revenues for month ending January 31, 2005
and February 28, 2005 (on file in the City Clerk's
Office), presented and read. Buol moved that
the proofs be received and filed. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Printed City Council Proceedings for January,
2005, presented and read. Buol moved that the
printed proceedings be received and filed and
approved as printed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Notice of Claims/Suits: HAB Carriers, Inc. for
vehicle damage, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and referred to Legal for investigation.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel advising that the
following claims has been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: HAB
Carriers, Inc., presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed
and concurred. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Citizen Communication: Communication from
Roy Hansen, Principal of Table Mound
Elementary School, regarding a pedestrian
safety issue on Rockdale Road, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and referred to the City
Manager. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Chestnut Street Reconstruction Project: City
Manager recommending approval of the final
schedule of assessments for the Chestnut Street
Reconstruction Project, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 95-05
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINAL
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE
CHESTNUT STREET RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT INCLUDING CERTAIN INFOR-
MATION REQUIRED BY THE CODE OF IOWA,
SPECIFICALLY, THE NUMBER OF ANNUAL
INSTALLMENTS INTO WHICH ASSESS-
MENTS ARE DIVIDED, THE INTEREST ON
ALL UNPAID INSTALLMENTS, THE TIME
WHEN THE ASSESSMENTS ARE PAYABLE
AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO CERTIFY
THE FINAL SCHEDULE AND TO PUBLISH
NOTICE THEREOF
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That after full consideration of the
accompanying final schedule of assessments to
be made for the construction of the Chestnut
Street Reconstruction Project under contract
with WC Stewart Construction Co. of Dubuque,
Iowa, for which the final schedule of
assessments were filed in the office of the City
Clerk on March 17th, 2005, the said schedule of
assessments be and the same is hereby
approved and adopted.
That there be, and is hereby assessed and
levied as a special tax against and upon each of
the lots, the respective sums indicated.
Provided, further, that the amounts shown in
said final schedule of assessments as
deficiencies are found to be proper and levied
conditionally against the respective properties
benefited by the improvements as shown in the
schedule, subject to the provisions of Section
384.63 of the Code of Iowa. Said assessments
against said lots are hereby declared to be in
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proportion to the special benefits conferred and
not in excess of twenty-five 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 City
Treasurer, City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque,
Iowa, at any time within 30 days after the date of
the first publication of this notice of the filing of
the final schedule of assessments with the
County Treasurer. After 30 days, unpaid
assessments of $100.00 or more are payable in
10 annual installments at the County Treasurer's
Office, Dubuque County Courthouse, 720
Central, Dubuque, Iowa, and will draw annual
interest at nine (9) percent (commencing on the
date of acceptance of the work) computed to the
December 1 next following the due dates of the
respective installments as provided in Section
384.65 of the Code of Iowa. Each installment
will be delinquent from October 1 following its
due date on July 1 of each year. Property
owners may elect to pay any annual installments
semiannually in advance.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
CHESTNUT STREET
(HIGHLAND TO COX STREET)
FINAL SCHEDULE OF VALUATION AND
PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
OWNER LOT DESCRIPTION PARCEL NO.
WATER SERVICE ASSESS. SEWER
LATERAL ASSESS. TOTAL ASSISTANCE
FINAL NET ASSESSMENT
Alt, Cynthia L. Lots 1, 2 & 3 of PT of 823 & 824
A. McDaniel's Sub 10 24 381 004
$7,716.49
Alt, L. Peter & Cynthia Lindle Lot 5 H M
Kingman Sub 1024381 014 $329.03
Alt, L. Peter & Cynthia Lindle Lot 6 H M
Kingman Sub 1024381 015 $164.38
American Housing Trust Bissells Dubuque 5
1024354012 $804.55
Apel, Patrick D. Bissells Dubuque 1 10 24 354
008 City Financial Assistance: $265.37;
Total Net Assessment: $563.90
Apel, Patrick s D. Bissells Dubuque 2 1024
354 009 $804.55
Banwarth, Harold A. & Virginia E 6'9-3 and Lot
4 Cummins Sub 1024355005 $1,208.35
Beck, John J. Lot 1 Cummins Sub 1024
355001 $1,027.59
Bonifazi, Arthur W. et al N % -14 & Lot 15
Bissells Dubuque 10 24 354 016 $41.82
Bradford, Pamela K. & Mueller, Donald P. Lot
784 & 2-786 AMcDaniel's Sub 1024378022
Sewer: $877.78 Total Assessment: $3,596.00
Breitbach, Robert L. & Catherine R. Lots 778 &
779 A McDaniel's Sub 1024380001 Water:
$834.90; Total Assessment: $7,043.81
Financial Assistance: $7,043.81
Assessment Due: $0.00
Ciapalo, Roman P & Nancy B. Lot 830 A
McDaniel's Sub 10 24 382 001 Water
$628.92, Sewer: $1,518.96,
Total Assessment: $5,631.47
Cingilli, Mustafa & Mesude, E 45' - S % 796 A.
McDaniel's Sub 10 24 378 010 Water:
$899.37; Sewer: $1,460.67
Total Assessment: $3,391.05
City of Dubuque Total Assessment $1507.58
Cline, Ryan M. N % Lot 7 Cummins Sub 1024
355008 $1,037.05
Combs, John E. & Nettie I. Lot 3 Bissells Dub
1024354010 $ 922.91
Combs, John E. & Nettie I. Bissells Dubuque 4
10 24 354 011 $922.91
Connolly, John M. & Judy M. Bissells Dub Lot
13 Bissells Dub S % 10 24 354 017 Financial
Assessment: $329.55;
Total Assessment Due: $0.00
Connolly, Patrick W. & Janaan L. W % Lot 2
Cummins Sub. 10 24 355 002 $513.92
Data, Cory L. Lot 5 Cummins Sub 1024355
006 $1,068.83
Davis, Steven Alan A McDaniel's Sub Lots 794
&795 1024378011 Water$870.13
Total Assessment: $3,150.44
Demello-Makovec Partnership Lots 2 & 3 A
McDaniel's Sub. 1024381 007 Water
$621.61 Total Assessment: $2,495.83
Field, James Jr. & Rosalyn W. 45' Lot 3
Cummins Sub. 10 24 355 004 City Financial
Aid: $732.84; Net Assessment: $160.87
Freedom Properties LLC Lot 4 M A McDaniel's
Sub. 1024381 006 Water $885.50;
Total Assessment $1,786.58
Haugen, Bruce P. & Linda J. N % of Lot 829 A
McDaniel's Sub 1024382002 $647.80
Haugen, Bruce P. & Linda J. S % of Lot 829 A
McDaniels Sub. 10 24 382 003 $405.56
Hess, Owen C. & Susan K. Lot 1-788 A
McDaniel's Sub. 1024378017 $574.94
Hess, Owen C. & Susan K. Lot 2-788 in A
McDaniel's Sub. 10 24 378 018 Water
$870.13; Sewer $877.78; $2,393.07
Hess, Richard J & Nancy M Bissells
Dubuque Lot 10 10 24 354 019 $602.82
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Huseman, (Driscoll) Sherry L. E Y:z Lot 2
Cummins Sub. 10 24 355 003 Financial
Assistance: $205.57
Total Assessment: $308.35
Johnson, Robert (Also listed as: Gorton, James
G.) Lot 780 & 781 A McDaniel's Sub. 1024
376006 Total Financial Aid: $2,111.03;
Total Net Assessment: $4,097.88
Jurisic, Sara L. Lot 4 H. M Kingman Sub. 10
24381 003 Water: $592.38; Sewer:
$1,606.39; Total Assessment: $3,119.31
Lampe, Lynn Lot 1 M A McDaniel's Sub.
1024381 008 $937.25
Lyons, Jymie M. W 43.5' Lot 1 H M Kingman
Sub 1024381001 Sewer: $195.79;
Total Assessment $1,563.45
Moore, Kenneth John A McDaniel's Sub W 45'
S Y:z Lot 797 1024378008 $1,026.27
Moore, Kenneth John A McDaniels Sub W 15'
S Y:z Lot 796 10 24 378 009 Water:
$884.75 Total Assessment $1,596.30
O'Donnell, Joseph L & Kelly K. Lot 2 W 14'3 of
786 & all of 787 A McDaniel's Sub. 1024378
019 Sewer: $936.07;
Total Assessment: $1,706.69
O'Donnell, Joseph L. & Kelly K. Lot 1 W 14'3 of
786 & all of Lot 787 A.McDaniel's Sub. 10 24
378 020 Sewer: $644.62;
Total Assessment: $1,351.07
Peterson, Charles E. E 8 Y:z Lots 1 & 2 H M,
Kingman Sub. 10 24 381 002 Water:
$599.69 Sewer: $1,227.51; City Financial
Aid: $2,582.88;
Total Net Assessment: $164.86
Richardson, John F. & Shihata, Miriam A., Lot
828 A McDaniel's Sub. 10 24 382 004
$362.96
Cousins Properties, LLC Lot 5 Blk 1 Hamblin
Sub 1024353037 $595.72
Schiesl, John R & Mary Ann Lot 5 M A
McDaniels Sub 1024381 005 Water:
$607.00 Total Assessment: $1,508.08
Schubert, Kelli A. Lot 6 & Lot 7 Bissells
Dubuque 10 24 354 013 $1,608.84
Sheets, Jeffrey T. & Carol L. Lot 2 of 7692 &
Lot 2 of 793 A McDaniel's Sub. 10 24 378 012
$2,439.96
Sheldon, Thomas L. & Jana R. S 87'6 of Lot 1
of E 50'of Lot 789 A McDaniel's Sub. 1024
378015 Water: $672.78; Sewer: $382.31;
Total Assessment $1,597.69
Steffen, Daniel T & Tammy L. Lot 11 & 12
Bissells Dubuque 1024354018 City
Financial Aid: $320.87
Total Net Assessment: $481.31
Weiner, James F. & Patricia A. Lot 6 Cummins
Sub. 10 24 355 007 City Financial Aid
$369.93; Total Net Assessment: $657.66
Whalen, MD, John E. & Norby, Anthony A
McDaniel's Sub S 92'6 of Lot 791 10 24 378
013 Sewer: $819.49;
Total Assessment $2,177.42
Whalen, MD, John E. & Norby, Anthony, A
McDaniel's Sub. 87' ofW 3'6 789
1024378014 $1,413.16
White, Ronald R. Lots 8 & 9 Bissells Dubuque
10 24 354 020 $2,860.25
Yunk, Gail A. Lot 2 E 50' 789 A. McDaniel's
Sub 1024378016 Water: $672.78; Sewer:
$382.32; Total Assessment $1,682.64
TOTALS:
WATER ASSESSMENTS: $ 9,639.94;
SEWER LATERAL ASSESSMENTS:
$10,929.70;
CITY FINANCIAL AID: $13,961.85
TOTAL ASSESSMENTS: $90,689.29
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Fund: Communication to Congressman Jim
Nussle urging support for the continued funding
of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Fund, presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources:
Communication from the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources submitting the Water
Compliance Inspection Report for the Dubuque
Regional Airport, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-
O.
City Manager providing information on the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Water
Compliance Inspection Report for the Dubuque
Regional Airport, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-
O.
Dalsing Place No. 3 - Final Plat: Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval
of the final plat of Lot 1 through 3 of Dalsing
Place NO.3 in Dubuque County, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 96-05
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
LOTS 1 THRU 3 OF DALSING PLACE. NO.3
IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City
Clerk a Final Plat Lots 1 thru 3 of Dalsing Place.
NO.3 in Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined
by the Zoning Advisory Commission and its
approval endorsed there; 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.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby waives
Article IV, Design and Improvement Standards
of the Subdivision Regulations, except Section
42-19, Blocks and Lots.
Section 2. That Section 42-19(b) of the
Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow Lot 1
and Lot 2 to have 0 feet of frontage, where 50
feet of lot frontage is required.
Section 3. That the Final Plat Lots 1 thru 3 of
Dalsing Place No. 3 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 plat of survey.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
City of Dubuque Dental Plan: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the renewal rate
for the City's voluntary dental plan, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
State Legislative Correspondence:
City Manager communication to State
Legislators encouraging their support for SSB
1214 - Food Inspection Cost Reimbursements,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
City Manager communication to State
Legislators urging their opposition to a proposal
to reclassify apartments from commercial to
residential, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed
and approved. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
City Manager communication to State
Legislators urging their support for SSB 1095
and HSB 53, which allow the award and transfer
to State Enterprise Zone tax credits for housing
development, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed
and approved. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
City Manager communication to State
Legislators encouraging their opposition to HSB
19 regarding statewide referendum
requirements, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed
and approved. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
City Manager communication to State
Representative Pam Jochum urging opposition
to HSB 59 - Open Meetings Law, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager communication to State
Legislators urging opposition to SSB 1174 which
would require any new or renovated playground
on public property to be inspected by the State
Health Department, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager communication to State
Legislators encouraging support of efforts to
raise the funding for the Iowa Historic
Preservation Tax Credit from $2.4 million to $20
million per year, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager communication to State
legislators urging a no vote to HSB 205
regarding the taxation of facilities operated by a
city as a cable communication system,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
City Manager communication to State
legislators asking that they vote no to legislation
that would prevent a city from establishing and
operating a municipal communications utility,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Federal Legislative Correspondence:
Communication to congressional legislators
regarding the elimination of federal funding (JAG
and Bryne Grant), presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Communication to Senator Tom Harkin and
Senator Charles Grassley requesting their
support for the Federal Transportation Bill which
includes $25 million in earmark funding for the
Julien Dubuque Bridge and $19 million for the
Southwest Arterial (IA 32), presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
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and filed and approved. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Communication to Congressman Jim Nussle
thanking him for his efforts to include $25 million
in earmark funding for the Julien Dubuque
Bridge and $19 million for the Southwest Arterial
(IA 32) in the Federal Transportation Bill,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Dubuque Casino Hotel Lease Amendment:
City Manager recommending approval of an
amendment to the lease agreement with
Dubuque Casino Hotel, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed and approved amendment. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Housing Trust Fund Application: City Manager
recommending approval of an application by the
Housing Trust Fund to the Iowa Finance
Authority for a Local Housing Trust Fund Grant
of $200,000 to support the City's Washington
Street Neighborhood Initiative, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
University Avenue Extension Project Property
Acquisition: City Manager recommending
approval of an additional amount of $5,800 to
acquire the James Newman property for the
University Avenue Extension Project, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Stealth Race Cars - Offer to Purchase: City
Manager recommending approval of an offer to
purchase for the Stealth Race Car property and
a six month lease to TerrylLinda Weidemann for
the property, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed
and approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0 with Mayor
Duggan abstaining.
Acquisition of Elm Real Estate L.C.: City
Manager recommending approval of the
acceptance of the deed to the Elm Real Estate,
L.C. <Iowa Glass) property for the University
Avenue Extension Project, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-05
ACCEPTING THE DEED TO CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA FROM
ELM REAL ESTATE, L.C.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque entered into an
Agreement with Elm Real Estate, L.C. for the
purchase of the real property in Dubuque
County, Iowa, described as follows:
That part of Lot 2 of Newman Place and that
part of Lots 1 and 2 of the Subdivision of Lot 2 of
the Subdivision of Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Lot
2 of Mineral Lot 237 and Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 238
and the Subdivision of part of Lot 1 of the
Subdivision of Mineral Lot 248, now in the City
of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, more
particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the southeasterly corner of Lot 2
of the Subdivision of Lot 2 of the Subdivision of
Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot
237 and Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 238 and the
Subdivision 'of part of Lot 1 of the Subdivision of
Mineral Lot 248; thence South 82001'41" West
along the south line of said Lot 2 and the
presently established northerly right-of-way line
of existing U.S. Highway No. 20 a
distance of 207.25 feet; thence North 04047'57"
West, 48.63 feet; thence North 83055'09" West,
87.59 feet; thence North 68055'15" West, 29.72
feet; thence North 20040'29" East, 48.00 feet;
thence North 43038'03" East, 30.86 feet; thence
South 83055'09" East, 69.77 feet; thence North
05005'28" West, 144.00 feet to the beginning of
a 40.00 foot radius tangent curve concave
southwesterly with a central angle of 102045'27";
thence Northwesterly, 71.74 feet along said
curve with a chord bearing North 56028' 11"
West, 62.50 feet; thence South 72009'05" West,
64.24 feet to the presently established
southeasterly right-of-way line of existing
University Avenue and the northerly line of Lot 1
of the Subdivision of Lot 2 of the Subdivision of
Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot
237 and Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 238 and the
Subdivision of part of Lot 1 of the Subdivision of
Mineral Lot 248; thence North 59012'28" East
along said southeasterly right-of-way line and
said northerly lot line 68.57 feet to the northerly
corner of said Lot 1; thence North 58048'36"
East, 26.84 feet along said southeasterly right-
of-way line and the northerly line of Lot 2 of
Newman Place to the beginning of a 606.08 foot
radius tangent curve concave northwesterly with
a central angle of 12030'58"; thence
Northeasterly, 132.40 feet along said curve and
said southeasterly right-of-way line with a chord
bearing North 52033'07" East,132.13 feet to the
westerly corner of Lot 1 of Newman Place;
thence South 38017'36" East along the
southwesterly line of said Lot 1 a distance of
27.60 feet; thence South 51015'23" West along
said southwesterly line 12.00 feet; thence South
38044'37" East along said southwesterly line
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49.60 feet to the southerly corner of said Lot 1;
thence North 51015'23" East along the
southeasterly line of said Lot 1 a distance of
84.89 feet to the easterly corner of said Lot 1;
thence North 38053'12" West along the
northeasterly line of said Lot 1 a distance of
35.36 feet; thence North 54001'05" West along
said northeasterly line 49.27 feet to the northerly
corner of said Lot 1 and said presently
established southeasterly right-of-way line of
existing University Avenue; thence North
71022'34" East along said southeasterly right-of-
way line and the northerly line of Lot 2 of said
Newman Place 28.96 feet; thence South
8r3T02" East along said northerly line 141.44
feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence
South 01035'57" East along the east line of said
Lot 2 a distance of 80.90 feet; thence South
32028'34" West along said east line 67.74 feet;
thence South 06026'09" West along said east
line 165.78 feet; thence South 33033'51" East
along said east line 4.80 feet; thence South
01054'09" West along said east line 1 0.43 feet to
the southerly corner of said Lot 2 and the
northeast corner of Lot 2 of the Subdivision of
Lot 2 of the Subdivision of Lot 1 of the
Subdivision of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 237 and Lot 2
of Mineral Lot 238 and the Subdivision of part of
Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Mineral Lot 248;
thence South 02044'37" West along the east line
of said Lot 2 a distance of 115.23 feet to the
Point of Beginning containing 106,520 square
feet more or less.
NOTE: The southerly line of Lot 2 of the
Subdivision of Lot 2 of the Subdivision of Lot 1
of the Subdivision of Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 237
and Lot 2 of Mineral Lot 238 and the Subdivision
of part of Lot 1 of the Subdivision of Mineral Lot
248 is assumed to bear South 82001'41" West.
AND WHEREAS, the terms of the Agreement
have now been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Dubuque hereby accepts the
Warranty Deed from Elm Real Estate, L.C. a
copy of which is attached hereto.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to record this Resolution and the Deed
with the Dubuque County Recorder.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Business License Refund: Request of Ibrico,
Inc., dlbla Fat Tuesdays, requesting a refund of
their cigarette license in the amount of $25.00,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved refund. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Business Licenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 98-05
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the following having complied with the
provisions of law relating to the sale of
Cigarettes within the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be
granted a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette
Papers within said City.
NEW
Iowa Potato & Produce House Tobacco World
3341 Hillcrest Rd
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-05
Whereas, applications for Beer Permits have
been submitted and filed to this Council for
approval and the same have been examined
and approved: and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by
such applicants were inspected and found to
comply with the Ordinances of the City and have
filed proper bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be
issued the following named applicants a Beer
Permit.
CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT
Iowa Potato & Produce House Tobacco
World+(Sunday Sale) 3341 Hillcrest Rd
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO.1 00-05
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:
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That the Manager be authorized to cause to be
issued the following named applicants a Liquor
License.
CLASS "C" BEER/LlQUOR LICENSE
Yardarm, Inc Yardarm Rest./Bar+
(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) 1201 Shiras Ext.
Mary Lou Kamp Noonan's Tap+
( Sunday Sale) 1618 Garfield Av
Marco's, Inc Marco's Italian American Food
2022 Central Av
City of Dubuque Bunker Hill Golf Course+
(SundaylOutdoor Sale) 2200 Bunker Hill
Heim Enterprises, Inc. Hudson's Classic Grill+
(Sunday Sale) 2345 NW Arterial
Neighbor's Inc Neighbor's Tap
1899 Rockdale
Jamis, LLC Ground Round+
(Sunday Sale) 50 JFK Rd.
Davey Robertsons Public Bar Busted Lift+
(SundaylOutdoor Sale) 180 Main St
Salsa's Inc Salsa's Mexican Restr+
(Sunday Sale) 1091 Main St
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Fiber Optic Conduit System - Phase I Project:
City Manager recommending initiation of the
public bidding process for the Fiber Optic
Conduit System - Phase I Project and that a
public hearing be set for April 18, 2005,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO.1 01-05
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 Fiber
Optic Conduit System Project - Phase 1, in the
estimated amount of $292,056.24 are hereby
approved and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this 21st day of
March,2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO.1 02-05
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 Fiber Optic Conduit System Project -
Phase 1.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That a Public Hearing will be held on the 18th
day of April, 2005, 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 21st day of
March,2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO.1 03-05
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the Fiber Optic Conduit System Project -
Phase 1 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 7th day of April, 2005. 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 18th day of April, 2005.
Passed, adopted and approved this 21st day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Five Flags Bleacher Replacement Project: City
Manager recommending initiation of the public
bidding process for the Five Flags Bleacher
Replacement Project and that a public hearing
be set for May 2, 2005, presented and read.
Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 104-05
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 Five Flags
Bleacher Replacement Project, in the estimated
amount of $516,628, are hereby approved and
ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk, for
public inspection.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 105-05
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 Five Flags Bleacher Replacement Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, that on the 2nd day of May,
2005, 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 21st day
of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO.1 06-05
ORDERING BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Five Flags Bleacher Replacement
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, lowa,'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 21st day of April, 2005. 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 2nd day of May, 2005.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Five Flags Renovation Project: City Manager
recommending initiation of the public bidding
process for the Five Flags Renovation Project
and that a public hearing be set for May 2, 2005,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 107-05
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 Five Flags
Center Renovation Project, in the estimated
amount of $1 ,523,026, are hereby approved and
ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk, for
public inspection.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO.1 08-05
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 Five Flags Center Renovation Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, that on the 2nd day of May,
2005, 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 21st day
of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO.1 09-05
ORDERING BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Five Flags Center Renovation 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 21st day of April, 2005. 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 2nd day of May, 2005.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day
of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointment to the following Board: Zoning
Board of Adjustment (One 5-year term through
3/25/10 - Term of Ruden) Applicant: Michael
A. Ruden. Michalski moved that Michael A.
Ruden be reappointed to a five year term on the
Zoning Board of Adjustment which will expire
3/25/10. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Buol moved that the rules be suspended to
allow anyone present to address the Council.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
440 Loras' Boulevard - Request to Rezone:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 440 Loras
Boulevard from R-4 Multi-Family Residential
District to OR Office Residential District as
requested by Angela Koppes and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval,
presented and read, Buol moved that the proof
and communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Angela Koppes spoke clarifying the requested
rezoning.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 440 Loras
Boulevard from R-4 Multi-Family Residential
District to OR Office Residential District,
presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 21-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 440 LORAS
BOULEVARD FROM R-4 MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO OR OFFICE
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
Ordnance) of the city of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
the hereinafter-described property from R-4
Multi-Family Residential District to Or Office
Residential District; to wit:
Lot 4 A.L. Browns Subdivision, and to the
centerline of the adjoining public right-of-way, all
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
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Section 2. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of
March 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 28th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 3/28
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. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Duggan turned control of the meeting
over to the Mayor Pro-Tem due to possible
conflict of interest.
Wayne BriggslPlatinum ServiceslHighway
151/61 Development LLC - Request to Rezone:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 701 East
16th Street from HI Heavy Industrial District to
PUD Planned Unit Development District as
requested by Wayne Briggs, Platinum
ServiceslHighway 151/61 Development LLC and
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval, presented and read. Buol moved that
the proof and communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
6-0.
Communication from Thomas L. Flynn, Flynn
Ready-Mix Concrete, expressing conditional
support for changing the zoning classification for
the property at 701 East 16th Street, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-0.
Attorney Brian Kane spoke clarifying specifics
of the proposed development.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located along East 16th
Street from HI Heavy Industrial District to PUD
Planned Unit Development District with a PC
Planned Commercial Designation and adopting
a Conceptual Development Plan with Conditions
for River View Plaza, presented and read.
\
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 22-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
BED PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG EAST
16TH STREET FROM HI HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT TO PUD PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WITH A PC
PLANNED COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION
AND ADOPTING A CONCEPTUAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH CONDITIONS
FOR RIVER VIEW PLAZA.
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 ~mended by reclassifying
the hereinafter-described property from HI
Heavy Industrial District to PUD Planned Unit
Development with PC Planned Commercial
District designation as shown in exhibit A, and to
the centerline of the adjoining public right-of-
way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and
adopting a conceptual development plan, a copy
of which is attached to and made a part hereof,
with conditions, for River View Plaza.
Section 2. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section
414.5 (2003) and as an express condition of this
zoning reclassification, the undersigned property
owner agrees to the following conditions, all of
which the property owner further agrees are
reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
needs that are caused directly by this zoning
reclassification.
A. Definitions
1. Building-related features: Building-related
features are defined as all constructed items
which rise above the grade surface of the lot.
These include:
a. The primary building
b. All accessory or secondary buildings
c.AII exterior storage areas
d. Exterior refuse collection areas
e. Exterior mechanical equipment
2. Vehicle-related features: Vehicle-related
features are defined as all areas used for the
movement and parking of all vehicles within the
lot. These include:
a. Employee and visitor parking spaces
b. Driveways from the street right-of-way
line to and from parking spaces.
c. Loading spaces outside of the building
d. Maneuvering space and driveways to
and from loading spaces.
e. Parking spaces for company-owned
commercial vehicles.
f. Fire lanes
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3. Open Space Features: Open space
features are defined as those exterior areas and
developed features of the lot. These include:
a. Landscaped space containing lawn areas
and plantings.
b. Paved, hard-surfaced pedestrian areas
such as walkways, plazas, entryways and
courtyards.
c. Surface storm water detention areas not
otherwise used for building-related or vehicle-
related purposes.
d. Open recreation areas and recreational
trail.
e. Other non-building and non-vehicular
related space.
B. Use Regulations
The following regulations shall apply to all land
uses in the above-described PUD District:
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a. Regional shopping center
b. Retail saleslservice [17]
c. Supermarket [17]
d. Indoor restaurant [20]
e. Drive-in/carry-out restaurant [28[
f. Gas station [18]
g. General offices [14]
h. Indoor recreation [37]
i. Outdoor recreation [37]
j. Auto saleslservice [38]
k. Auto service centers [34]
I. Automated gas station [18]
m. Self-service carwash [8]
n. Full-service carwash [8]
[ ] Parking group - See section 4-2 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
2. Conditional uses reserved for future use.
3. Accessory uses shall be limited to any use
customarily incidental and subordinate to the
principal use it serves.
4. Temporary uses shall be limited to any use
listed as a permitted use within the PUD District
of a limited duration, as established in Section2-
5.3 and as defined in Section 8 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
C. Lot and Bulk Regulations.
Development of land in the PUD District shall be
regulated as follows:
1. All building related features of the retail
center shall be located in substantial
conformance with the attached conceptual plan.
All final site development plans shall be
approved in accordance with provisions of the
PUD District regulations of this ordinance and of
Section 3-5.5 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. All out lot building-related features shall be
in accordance with the following bulk
regulations.
a. Maximum lot coverage shall be limited to
90 percent of total lot area. All building and
vehicle-related features shall be considered
when calculating total land area coverage.
b. Maximum building height shall be 40 feet,
except the following may exceed the height limit:
cooling towers, condensers, elevator bulkheads,
stacks and other necessary mechanical
equipment and their protective housing. HVAC
equipment is limited to 10 feet above 40 feet
limitation subject to the provisions of adequate
screening.
c. Setbacks for out lot buildings shall be 20
feet from 16th Street and 10 feet from all internal
access drives. Parking lots fronting on 16th
Street shall be set back 12 feet from the right-of-
way and eight (8) feet from internal drives
measured from edge of paving.
D. Parking Regulations
1. All vehicle-related features shall be
surfaced with either hot-mix asphalt or Portland
cement concrete.
2. Curbing and proper surface drainage of
storm water shall be provided.
3. All parking and loading spaces shall be
delineated on the surfacing material by painting
stripes and other permanent means.
4. The number, size and design of parking
spaces shall be governed by applicable
provisions of City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances in effect at the time of development
of the lot.
5. The number, size, design and location of
parking spaces designated for persons with
disabilities shall be according to the local, state
or federal requirements in effect at the time of
development of the lot.
6. The location and number of private
driveway intersections with public streets shall
be established by the City of Dubuque.
E. Landscaping Requirements
1. Plant Materials: The open space areas of
the retail center and out lots shall be planted
with permanent lawn and ground covers, such
as shrubs and trees. It is the intent of these
regulations that the development of required
open spaces shall reflect a high quality of
environmental design. The following provisions
shall apply to each out lot:
a. Landscape plans are required as part of
submittals for site plan review. Landscape plans
are to include type, number and size of
proposed plantings. As a minimum, the
submitted landscape plan should include the
following:
1. For every one (1) acre of lot size,
three (3) trees shall be required with a minimum
of eight (8) trees. Each required tree shall be at
least 1 % - 2" caliper diameter, deciduous andlor
six foot high evergreen at planting.
2. Parking areas located adjacent to
right-of-way shall be screened with a
combination of trees, shrubs or berms to provide
a landscape screening of 35% opacity and three
feet in height within three years of planting.
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3. All exposed soil areas remaining after
the construction of building and vehicle-related
features shall be planted with a permanent
ground cover to prevent erosion. The required
landscaping shall be installed within one year
following completion of construction, or by the
date that a building is issued an occupancy
certificate by the Building Services Department
of the City of Dubuque, whichever occurs first.
4. The owner shall replant any and all
plant materials, which have died due to any
cause during the effective period of this PUD
Ordinance.
F) Sign Regulations
1. The provisions of Section 4-3 (Sign
Regulations) of the Zoning Ordinance shall
apply unless further regulated by this section.
2. Wall-mounted Signs:
a. Retail Center Tenants
1. Total aggregate square footage of wall-
mounted signs is based on 15 percent of the
front building wall area. Corner spaces shall be
allowed additional aggregate square footage
based on five (5) percent of the side building.
2. Number of signs: maximum four (4)
per store.
3. Below eave or parapet.
b. Out lots:
1. Total allowed square footage: 250
square foot.
2. Number of signs: maximum four (4) per
building.
3. Below eave or parapet.
3. Freestanding Signs:
a. Retail CenterlTenant Identification Signs:
1. Total allowed square footage: 300
square feet
2. Maximum number: 2
3. Maximum height: 35 feet
b. Out Lots:
1. Total allowed square footage: 100
square feet
2. Maximum number: 1
3. Maximum height: 25 feet
4. Directional Signs:
a. Retail CenterlOut lot:
1. Maximum size: 6 square feet
2. Maximum number: unlimited
3. Maximum height: 10 feet
5. Variance requests from sign requirements
for size, number and height shall be reviewed by
the Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance
with Section 5-3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
6. Lighting: Signs may be illuminated only by
means of indirect lighting whereby all lighting
sources and devices are shielded from view by
opaque or translucent materials or internally
illuminated by means of a light source
completely enclosed by the sign panel.
7. Motion: No signs may include any device
or means, mechanical, electrical, or natural,
which shall cause motion of the sign panel or
any part thereof. No flashing lights or changing
colors shall be allowed.
G. Performance Standards
The development and maintenance of uses in
this PUD district shall be established in
conformance with Section 3-5.5 of the Zoning
Ordinance and the following standards:
1. Off-site Improvements: Highway 151 & 61
Development, LLC shall be responsible for the
design, construction and costs associated with
the following off-site improvements:
a. That all recommended traffic
improvements to intersections and streets
included in the approved traffic study shall be
incorporated into project and shall be the
financial responsibility of Highway 151 & 61
Development, LLC. The following improvements
are included:
1. Signal and lane improvements to 16th
and Elm Streets. .
2. Signal installation and lane
Improvements to 16th & Sycamore Streets.
3. Removal of old signals at 16th and
Sycamore Streets.
4. Signal and lane improvements to 16th
Street and Kerper Boulevard.
5. Reconfiguration of 16th Street to three
lanes providing one through lane in each
direction and a center turn lane.
6. Platting and dedicating and necessary
right-of-way needed for said improvements
including an area for a sidewalk (minimum 11.5
feet from back of proposed curb).
b. That future development of property west
of the proposed development is subject to the
following conditions:
1. The Bee Branch Creek Restoration
Project consists of the construction of an above
ground open waterway. If Highway 151 & 61
Development, LLC desires an underground
storm water drainage system through their
property, the developer shall be required to
provide any additional space necessary to direct
storm water flow underground, and the
developer shall pay any costs associated with
directing storm water underground above and
beyond the cost to construct the storm water
facility as an above ground open waterway.
2. All storm sewer, sanitary sewer and
water mains which need to be relocated,
reconstructed or abandoned for the
development shall be engineered and installed
by Highway 151 & 61 Development, LLC.
c.lnstallation of sidewalks along 16th Street
right-of-way.
d. All off-site public improvements are
subject to applicable City of Dubuque and Iowa
Department of Transportation review
procedures, standards, regulations and
construction practices.
2. Site Lighting:
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a. Exterior illumination of the site features
shall be limited to the illumination of the
following:
1. Parking areas, driveways and loading
facilities.
2. Pedestrian walkway surfaces and
entrances to the building.
3. Screened storage areas.
4. Building exterior.
b. Location and Design:
1. All exterior lighting shall be designed,
installed and maintained so as not to cause
glare or to shine into adjacent lots and streets.
2. All exterior lighting luminaries shall be
designed and installed to shield lighting from the
luminaries at angles above 72 degrees from
vertical.
3. A lighting plan shall be included as part
of site plan submittals that indicates types of
lights used and ground light pattern for lighting
of building and parking-related features.
4. Fixtures mounted on a building shall be
positioned no higher than the roofline of the
building.
5. Wooden utility-type poles are
acceptable only for temporary use during
construction.
6. All electrical service lines to posts and
fixtures shall be underground or concealed
inside the posts.
3. Utility Locations
a. Service Lines: All electrical telephone,
cable or other similar utility lines serving the
building and other site features shall be located
underground.
b. Mechanical Equipment: All electrical
transformers, switching gear, relay boxes,
meters, air conditioning units, heat pumps and
other similar mechanical equipment, including
roof-mounted mechanical equipment, shall be
screened from view. Mechanical equipment
shall be screened in such a manner that it will
appear to be an integral part of the building's
overall architectural design. Fencing of at least
50% opacity, masonry walls or paintings may be
used to visually screen mechanical equipment.
c. Final site development plans shall be
submitted in accordance with section 4-4 of the
Zoning Ordinance prior to construction of each
building and vehicle-related features unless
otherwise exempted by Section 4-4.
4. Exterior Trash Collection Areas:
a. The storage of trash and debris shall be
limited to that produced by the principal
permitted use and accessory uses of the lot.
b. The ground area coverage of exterior
trash collection areas shall be the area
contained inside the required screening and this
area shall be considered a building-related
feature for purposes of calculating total land
area coverages.
c. Exterior trash collection area shall be
located in rear or side yards only.
d. All exterior trash collection areas and the
material contained therein shall be visually
screened from view. The screening shall be
completely opaque fence, wall or other feature
not exceeding a height of 10 feet measured from
the ground level outside the line of the screen.
Screens built on sloping grades shall be stepped
so that their top line shall be horizontal. All
exterior entrances to a screened trash area shall
be provided with a gate or door of similar design
to that of the screen.
If a 10-foot high screen fails to shield the exterior
trash collection area from view from points
inside or outside of the property, evergreen
plantings may be required in addition to the
screening. Evergreen plant materials shall be
selected and designed so that they will screen
the area from all off-site visibility within five
years.
5. Other Codes and Regulations
a. Outdoor sales are regulated through the
temporary use permit process.
b. The use of semi-trailers and shipping
containers for storage is prohibited.
c. These regulations do not relieve the
owner from other applicable city, county, state or
federal codes, regulations, laws and other
controls relative to the planning, construction,
operation and management of property within
the City of Dubuque.
H. Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this
PUD District shall include in the transfer or lease
agreement a provision that the purchaser or
lessee acknowledges awareness of and agrees
to comply with the conditions authorizing the
establishment of the PUD District.
I. Modifications
Any modifications of this Ordinance must be
approved by the City Council in accordance with
zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 6
of the Zoning Ordinance.
J. Recording
A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the
expense of the property owner(s) with the
Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent
record of the conditions accepted as part of this
reclassification approval within 30 days after the
adoption of this ordinance. This ordinance shall
be binding upon the undersigned and hislher
heirs, successors and assigns.
Section 3. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
of March 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
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Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 28th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1 t 3/28
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. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 6-0. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Mayor Duggan took control of the meeting.
University of Dubuque - Amendment to
Institutional District: Proof of publication on
notice of hearing to consider amending the
University of Dubuque ID District to allow the
construction of a new academic and administra-
tion building at the northwest corner of Bennett
and Algona Streets as requested by the
University of Dubuque and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval and
communication from Joseph Collins, 2120 Grace
Street, presented and read. Buol moved that the
proof and communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Tracey Wagner, Vice President of Finance and
Auxiliary Services for the University of Dubuque,
reviewed specifics of the project and addressed
concerns with regard to parking and fencing.
Tony Zelinskas, WHKS, explained detention
plans for stormwater runoff.
Jim Hoppman, representing Helen Hoppman
of 2224 Grace, stated that parking in the area
remains a problem and requested that the
placement of the fencing around the proposed
parking lot be reviewed.
Peter Smith, Vice President of Enrollment for
the University of Dubuque, and Paula Carlson,
Dean of Academics for the University of
Dubuque, spoke in favor of the project.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by providing for the approval of
an Amended Conceptual Development Plan to
allow construction of the new Myers Academic
and Administration Building for the University of
Dubuque ID Institutional District, presented and
read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 23-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN
AMENDED CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF THE
NEW MYERS ACADEMIC AND ADMINI-
STRATION BUILDING FOR THE UNIVERSITY
OF DUBUQUE ID INSTITU-TIONAL DISTRICT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (the Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances be amended by providing for the
approval of an amended conceptual
development plan for the University of Dubuque
ID Institutional District, a copy of which is on file
with the City of Dubuque Planning Services
Department, for property legally described to wit:
Lot 2-1-2-14 Ann O'Hares Subdivision; S % Lot
1-14 Ann O'Hares Subdivision; S % Lot 1-14
Ann O'Hares Subdivision; N % Lot 1-14 Ann
O'Hares Subdivision; N % - W 50' - W 100' -
Lot 13 Ann O'Hares Subdivision; N % - E 50' -
W100' Lot 13 Ann O'Hares Subdivision; Ann
O'Hares Subdivision N 140' ofW 12 W of Lot 12
Ann O'Hares SubdiviSion N 140' of E; East 50'
of N % of E 56' of West 118.06' of Lot 12 Ann
O'Hares Subdivision & W 6'; N % - E 50' - W
80.12' - Lot 11 Ann O'Hares Subdivision; N % -
E 57.82' - Lot 11 Ann O'Hares Subdivision; Ann
O'Hares Subdivision S 125' of E 50' of S % of E
56' ofW 118' of Lot 12; Lot 1-1-1-S 1/2 -10 Ann
O'Hares Subdivision Lot 2-2-1-S %-10 Ann
O'Hares Subdivision, and to the centerline of the
adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That pursuant to Iowa Code Section
414.5 (2003) and as an express condition of
amending the University of Dubuque ID
Institutional District, the undersigned property
owner(s) agree(s) to the following conditions, all
of which the property owner(s) further agree(s)
are reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
needs that are caused directly by the zoning
reclassification:
A. Use Regulations.
The following regulations shall apply to all uses
made of land in the above-described ID
Institutional District:
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a. Colleges and universities [45]
b. Vocational Schools [45]
c. Seminaries [45]
d. Offices for administrative personnel or
other institutional employees and affiliates [14]
e. Churches [7], libraries, and museums
[13]
f. Classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls,
and similar places of institutional assembly [45]
g. Off-street parking and loading [NA]
h. Recreational or athletic facilities for the
primary use and benefit of institutional residents
or affiliates [7]
i. Single-family, two family [11] or multi-family
dwellings for the housing of institutional
residents or affiliates [9]
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2. Accessory Uses. The following uses shall
be permitted as accessory uses in the above-
described ID Institutional District:
a. Located entirely within a principal
building, bookstores, or bars seating not more
than seventy-five (75) persons at one time and
located not closer than two hundred feet (200')
from the nearest Residential or Office
Residential District.
b. All uses customarily incidental to the
principal permitted uses in conjunction with
which such accessory uses operated or
maintained, but not to include commercial use
outside the principal building.
3. No conditional uses shall be allowed.
[ ] Parking requirements as per Section D of
this Ordinance.
B. Lot and Bulk Regulations.
Development of land in the ID Institutional
District shall be regulated as follows:
The proposed academic and administration
building and associated 130-space parking lot
shall be constructed in substantial conformance
with the attached conceptual development plan
and all final site development plans are to be
approved in accordance with provisions of the ID
Institutional District regulations.
C. Performance Standards
The development and maintenance of uses in
this ID Institutional District shall be established
in conformance with Section 3-5.2 of the Zoning
Ordinance and the following standards:
1. That a 50-foot setback shall be maintained
between the east edge of the 130-space parking
lot and the property at 2224 Grace Street.
2. That a six-foot high, fully opaque wooden
privacy fence be placed along the west property
line at 2224 Grace Street.
3. That there be no access from the proposed
130-space parking lot to Grace Street.
4. New outdoor lighting for the parking lot
shall utilize 72-degree cut-off luminaries.
5. Landscaping shall be provided in
compliance with Section 4-5 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
6. All utilities including telephone and cable
television shall be installed underground.
7. Final site development plans shall be
submitted in accordance with Section 4-4 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
D. Parking Requirements
The off-street parking requirements for the
principal permitted uses for the herein described
ID Institutional District shall be designated by a
bracket enclosed number next to the use, as
herein described:
[9] 1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit
[11] Two spaces for each dwelling unit
[14] One space for each four hundred square
feet devoted to office use or one space for each
employee on the maximum shift, whichever is
greater.
[7] One space for each four permanent seats.
[13] One space for each five hundred square
feet of floor area accessible to the general
public.
[45] Dormitories - one space for each bed
Gymnasiums - one space for each six
permanent seats
Employees - .75 spaces for each employee on
the maximum shift
E. Open Space and Recreational Areas
Those areas not designated on the conceptual
development plan for development shall be
maintained as open space, as defined by
Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance by the
property owner andlor association.
F. Sign Regulations
The sign regulations shall be the same as that
which are allowed in the ID Institutional District
as established in Section 4-3.11 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
G. Additional Standards
That all previously approved conceptual
development plans are hereby amended to allow
for the attached conceptual development plan.
H. Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this
ID Institutional District shall include the transfer
or lease agreement a provision that the
purchaser or lessee acknowledges awareness
of the conditions authorizing the establishment
of the district.
I. Modifications
Any modifications of this Ordinance must be
approved by the City Council in accordance with
zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 6
of the Zoning Ordinance.
J. Recording
A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the
expense of the property owner(s). with the
Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent
record of the conditions accepted as part of this
reclassification approval within thirty (30) days of
the adoption of this ordinance. This ordinance
shall be binding upon the undersigned and all
his/her heirs, successors and assignees.
Section 3. That the foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4. That the foregoing amendment
shall take effect upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day
of March 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-05
I, Reverend Jeffery F. Bullock, President,
University of Dubuque, having read the terms
and conditions of the foregoing Ordinance No.
23-05 and being familiar with the conditions
thereof, hereby accept the same and agree to
the conditions required therein.
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Regular Session, March 21, 2005
Dated this 21st day of March, 2005.
Isl Reverend Jeffrey F. Bullock
President, University of Dubuque
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 28th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Goldthorpe Hall - University of Dubuque -
Amendment to Institutional District: Proof of
publication on notice of hearing to consider
amending the University of Dubuque ID District
to allow construction of a new addition to the
Goldthorpe Science Hall at the southeast corner
of University Avenue and Algona Street as
requested by the University of Dubuque and
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending
approval, presented and read. Buol moved that
the proof and communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-
O.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by providing for the approval of
an Amended Conceptual Development Plan to
allow construction of an addition to Goldthorpe
Science Hall for the University of Dubuque ID
Institutional District, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 24-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN
AMENDED CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT
PLAN TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN
ADDITION TO GOLDTHORP SCIENCE HALL
FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE ID
INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (the Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances be amended by providing for the
approval of an amended conceptual
development plan for the University of Dubuque
ID Institutional District, a copy of which is on file
with the City of Dubuque Planning Services
Department, for property legally described to
wit:.
Lot C of Reches Subdivision and Lots 1 thru 6,
Inclusive, of Reches Subdivision and to the
center line of the adjoining public right-of-way,
all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That pursuant to Iowa Code Section
414.5 (2003) and as an express condition of
amending the University of Dubuque ID
Institutional District, the undersigned property
owner(s) agree(s) to the following conditions, all
of which the property owner(s) further agree(s)
are reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
needs that are caused directly by the zoning
reclassification:
A. Use Regulations.
The following regulations shall apply to all uses
made of land in the above-described ID
Institutional District:
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a. Colleges and universities [45]
b. Vocational Schools [45]
c.Seminaries [45] ,
d. Offices for administrative personnel or
other institutional employees and affiliates [14]
e. Churches [7], libraries, and museums
[13]
f. Classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, and
similar places of institutional assembly [45]
g. Off-street parking and loading [NA]
h. Recreational or athletic facilities for the
primary use and benefit of institutional residents
or affiliates [7]
i. Single-family, two family [11] or multi-family
dwellings for the housing of institutional
residents or affiliates [9]
2. Accessory Uses. The following uses shall
be permitted as accessory uses in the above-
described ID Institutional District:
a. Located entirely within a principal
building, bookstores, or bars seating not more
than seventy-five (75) persons at one time and
located not closer than two hundred feet (200')
from the nearest Residential or Office
Residential District.
b. All uses customarily incidental to the
principal permitted uses in conjunction with
which such accessory uses operated or
maintained, but not to include commercial use
outside the principal building.
3. No conditional uses shall be allowed.
[ ] Parking requirements as per Section D of
this Ordinance.
B. Lot and Bulk Regulations.
Development of land in the ID Institutional
District shall be regulated as follows:
The proposed addition to Goldthorp Science Hall
shall be constructed in substantial conformance
with the attached conceptual development plan
and all final site development plans are to be
approved in accordance with provisions of the ID
Institutional District regulations.
C. Performance Standards
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The development and maintenance of uses in
this ID Institutional District shall be established
in conformance with Section 3-5.2 of the Zoning
Ordinance and the following standards:
1. New outdoor lighting for the parking lot
shall utilize 72-degree cut-off luminaries.
2. Landscaping shall be provided in
compliance with Section 4-5 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
3. All utilities including telephone and cable
television shall be installed underground.
4. Final site development plans shall be
submitted in accordance with Section 4-4 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
D. Parking Requirements
The off-street parking requirements for the
principal permitted uses for the herein described
ID Institutional District shall be designated by a
bracket enclosed number next to the use, as
herein described:
[9] 1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit
[11] Two spaces for each dwelling unit
[14] One space for each four hundred square
feet devoted to office use or one space for each
employee on the maximum shift, whichever is
greater.
[7] One space for each four permanent seats.
[13] One space for each five hundred square
feet of floor area accessible to the general
public.
[45] Dormitories - one space for each bed
Gymnasiums - one space for each six
permanent seats
Employees - .75 spaces for each employee on
the maximum shift
E. Open Space and Recreational Areas
Those areas not designated on the conceptual
development plan for development shall be
maintained as open space, as defined by
Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance by the
property owner andlor association.
F. Sign Regulations
The sign regulations shall be the same as that
which are allowed in the ID Institutional District
as established in Section 4-3.11 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
G. Additional Standards
That all previously approved conceptual
development plans are hereby amended to allow
for the attached conceptual development plan.
H. Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this
ID Institutional District shall include the transfer
or lease agreement a provision that the
purchaser or lessee acknowledges awareness
of the conditions authorizing the establishment
of the district.
I. Modifications
Any modifications of this Ordinance must be
approved by the City Council in accordance with
zoning r.eclassification proceedings of Section 6
of the Zoning Ordinance.
J.Recording
A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the
expense of the property owner(s. with the
Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent
record of the conditions accepted as part of this
reclassification approval within thirty (30) days of
the adoption of this ordinance. This ordinance
shall be binding upon the undersigned and all
hislher heirs, successors and assignees.
Section 3. That the foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 4. That the foregoing amendment
shall take effect upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 21st day
of March 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 24-05
I, Reverend Jeffery F. Bullock, President,
University of Dubuque, having read the terms
and conditions of the foregoing Ordinance No.
24-05 and being familiar with the conditions
thereof, hereby accept the same and agree to
the conditions required therein.
Dated this 21st day of March 2005.
Isl Reverend Jeffrey F. Bullock
President, University of Dubuque
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 28th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 3/28
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. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Asbury Plaza Business Park: Proof of
publication on notice of hearing to consider an
amendment and expansion of the Asbury Plaza
Business Park Planned Unit Development
District as requested by Wendell CoreylJack
Leaman/Motor City LLC and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval, presented
and read. Buol moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located along the future
extension of Plaza Drive from AG Agricultural
District to PUD Planned Unit Development
District with a PC Planned Commercial
Designation and adopting an amended
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Conceptual Development Plan, with conditions,
for Motor City, LLC, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 25-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
BED PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG THE
FUTURE EXTENSION OF PLAZA DRIVE
FROM AG AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO
PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT WITH A PC PLANNED
COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION AND
ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONCEPTUAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, WITH CONDITIONS
FOR MOTOR CITY, LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
the hereinafter-described property from AG
Agricultural to PUD Planned Unit Development
with a PC Planned Commercial designation, and
adopting a conceptual development plan, a copy
of which is on file with the City of Dubuque
Planning Services Department, for property
legally described to wit:.
Lot 2 of Asbury Plaza NO.3 and the SW Y4 of the
NE Y4 of Section 17, T89N, R2E, 5th P.M. and to
the centerline of the adjoining public right-of-
way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section
414.5 (2003) and as an express condition of this
zoning reclassification, the undersigned property
owner(s) agree to the following conditions, all of
which the property owner further agrees are
reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
needs that are caused directly by this zoning
reclassification.
A. Definitions
1. Building-related features: Building-related
features are defined as all constructed items
which rise above the grade surface of the lot.
These include:
a. The primary building
b. All accessory or secondary buildings
c.AII exterior storage areas
d. Exterior refuse collection areas
e. Exterior mechanical equipment
f. Containerized or tank storage liquids, fuels,
gases and other materials.
2. Vehicle-related features: Vehicle related
features are defined as all areas used for the
movement and parking of all vehicles within the
lot. These include:
a. Employee and visitor parking spaces
b. Driveways from the street right-of-way
line to and from parking spaces.
c.Loading spaces outside of the building.
d. Maneuvering space and driveways to
and from loading spaces.
e. Parking spaces for company-owned
commercial vehicles.
f. Fire lanes.
3. Open space features: Open space features
are defined as those exterior areas and
developed features of the lot. These include:
a. Landscape space containing lawn areas
and plantings.
b. Paved, hard surfaced pedestrian areas
such as walkways, plazas, entryways and
courtyards.
c.Surface storm water detention areas not
otherwise used for building-related or vehicle
related purposes.
d. Open recreation areas and recreation trail.
e. Other non-building and non-vehicular
related space.
A. Use Regulations
The following regulations shall apply to all land
uses in the above-described PUD District:
1. Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a. Retail saleslservices [17]
b. General office [14]
c.lndoor restaurant [20]
d. Drive-in/carry-out restaurant [28]
e. Gas station [18]
f. Bank/savings and loans and credit unions
[31]
g. Indoor recreation [37]
h. Schools of private instruction [4]
i. Self-service car wash [8]
j. Full-service car wash [8]
k.Outdoor recreation [37]
I. Auto sales and service [38]
m. Auto service centers [34]
n. Auto repairlbody shop [35]
o. Motorcycle saleslservice [41]
p. Truck sales/service/repair [39]
q. Recreation vehicle saleslservice [38]
r. Business services [29]
s. Office supply [19]
t. Lumberyardslbuilding material sales [19]
u. Construction supplies, sales and service
[19]
v.Moving/storage facilities [33]
w. Contractor shoplyard [33]
x. Wholesale sales/distributor [29]
y.Warehousing and storage facilities [33]
z.Freight transfer facilities [44]
aa. Agricultural supply sales [19]
bb. Mini-warehousing [47]
cc. Processing or assembly [33]
dd. Landscaping services (not including retail
sales as primary use) [29]
[ ] Parking Group - see Section 4-2 of the
Zoning Ordinance
2. Conditional uses shall be limited to the
following:
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a. Day care center, within a primary
officelcommercial building or as a stand-alone
structure. Day care centers are subject to state
and local regulations.
1. Indoor floor area (excluding halls and
bathrooms) must be provided per child in areas
occupied by cribs as per State Code.
2. Indoor floor area (excluding halls and
bathrooms) must be provided per child in areas
not occupied by cribs times the licensed
capacity as per State Code.
3. Fenced outdoor recreation space must be
provided per child using the space at a given
time as per State Code.
4. Such facility shall provide for the loading
and unloading of children so as not to obstruct
public streets or create traffic or safety hazards.
5. All licenses have been issued or have
been applied for awaiting the outcome of the
Board's decision.
6. No group day care center may be located
within the same structure as any gas station,
barltavern, automated gas station or any facility
selling servicing, repairing or renting vehicles.
7. The parking group requirements can be
met [8].
8. The conditional use applicant certifies that
the premises on which the group day care
center will be located complies with, and will for
so long as the group day care center is so
located, continue to comply with all local, state,
and federal regulations governing hazardous
substances, hazardous waste and hazardous
materials, including, but not limited to Iowa Code
Chapter 455B (1991); 42 U.S.C. Section 9601 of
the Federal Comprehensive Environmental
Response Compensation and Liability Act; 40
C.F.R. section 3-2.4; and Section 302 of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act of 1986; and
9. If the applicant is subject to the requirements
of Section 302 of the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986, the Emergency
Management Director shall certify whether or not
the applicant has submitted a current inventory
of extremely hazardous substances kept or
stored on the premises. If any such extremely
hazardous substances are kept or stored on the
premises, the applicant shall also post in a
conspicuous place on the premises a notice
indicating a description of the extremely
hazardous substances, and the physical and
health hazards presented by such substances.
3. Accessory uses shall be limited to any use
customarily incidental and subordinate to the
principal use it serves.
4. Temporary uses shall be limited to any use
listed as a permitted use within the PUD District
of a limited duration, as established in Section 2-
5.3 and as defined in Section 8 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
C. Lot and Bulk Regulations
Development of land in the PUD District shall
be regulated as follows:
1. All building-related features shall be in
accordance with the following lot and bulk
regulations:
a. Maximum lot coverage shall be limited to
85% of the total lot area. All building and
vehicle-related features shall be considered
when calculating total land coverage.
b. Maximum building height shall be 60 feet,
except the following may exceed the height limit:
cooling towers, condensers, elevator bulkheads,
stacks and other necessary mechanical
equipment and their protective housing. HVAC
equipment is limited to 10 feet above 60 feet
limitation subject to the provisions of adequate
screening.
c.Setbacks for buildings shall be as established
for the C-3 General Commercial District, set
forth in Section 3-3.3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
d. Parking 'lots fronting on a public or private
street(s) shall be set back ten (10) feet from the
adjacent right-of-way(s).
D. Parking Regulations
1. All vehicle-related features shall be
surfaced with either asphalt or concrete.
2. Curbing and proper surface drainage of
storm water shall be provided.
3. All parking and loading spaces shall be
delineated on the surfacing material by painting
stripes and other permanent means.
4. No on-street parking shall be allowed on
streets within this PUD.
5. The number, size and design of parking
spaces shall be governed by applicable
provisions of City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances in effect at the time of development
of the lot.
6. The number, size, design and location of
parking spaces designated for persons with
disabilities shall be according to the local, state
or federal requirements in effect at the time of
development of the lot.
7. The location and number of private
driveway intersections with public streets shall
be established by the City of Dubuque.
E. Landscaping Regulations
1. Plant Materials: The open space area of
each lot shall be planted with permanent lawn
and ground covers, such as shrubs and trees. It
is the intent of these regulations that the
development of required open spaces shall
reflect a high quality of environmental design.
The following provisions shall apply to each lot.
a. Landscape plans are required as part of
submittals for site plan review. Landscape plans
are to include type, number and size of
proposed plantings. As a minimum, the
submitted landscape plan should include the
following:
1. For every one (1) acre of lot size, four (4)
trees shall be required with a minimum of eight
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(8) trees required for lots two (2) acres or less.
Each required tree shall be at least 1 Y2 -2"
caliper diameter deciduous andlor six foot high
evergreen at planting.
2. Parking areas located adjacent to right-
of-way shall be screened with a combination of
trees, shrubs or berms to provide a landscape
screen of 50% opacity and three feet in height
within three years of planting.
3. All exposed soil areas remaining after the
construction of building and vehicle-related
features shall be planted with a permanent
ground cover to prevent erosion. Within one
year following completion of construction, or by
the date that a building is issued an occupancy
certificate by the Building Services Department
of the City of Dubuque, whichever occurs first,
required landscaping shall be installed.
4. The owner shall replant any and all plant
materials which have died due to any cause
during the effective period of this PUD
Ordinance.
F. Sign Regulations
1. The provisions of Section 4-3 (Sign
Regulations) of the Zoning Ordinance shall
apply unless further regulated by this section.
2. Wall-mounted signs:
a. Total aggregate square footage of wall-
mounted signs is based on 15 percent of the
front building wall area. Corner lots shall be
allowed additional aggregate square footage
based on five percent (5%) of the side building
wall area.
b. Number of signs: Maximum four (4) per
building. No more than three (3) building walls
shall have wall-mounted signs.
c. Below eave or parapet.
3. Freestanding signs:
a. Total allowed square footage: 100
square foot
b. Maximum number: 1
c.Maximum height: 25 feet
4. Variance requests from sign requirements
for size, number and height shall be reviewed by
the Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance
with Section 5-3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
5. Lighting: Signs may be illuminated only by
means of indirect lighting whereby all light
sources and devices are shielded from view by
opaque or translucent materials, or internally
illuminated by means of a light source
completely enclosed by the sign panel.
6. Motion: No signs may include any device
or means, mechanical, electrical or natural,
which shall cause motion of the sign panel or
any part thereof. No flashing lights or changing
colors shall be allowed.
G. Performance Standards
The development and maintenance of uses in
this PUD District shall be established in
conformance with Section 3-5.5 of the Zoning
Ordinance and the following standards:
1. Site Lighting:
a. Exterior illumination of site features shall
be limited to the illumination to of the following:
1. Parking areas, driveways and loading
facilities.
2. Pedestrian walkway surfaces and
entrances to the building.
3. Screened storage areas.
4. Building exterior.
b. Location and Design:
1. All exterior lighting shall be designed,
installed and maintained so as not to cause
glare or to shine into adjacent lots and streets.
2. All exterior lighting luminaries shall be
designed and installed to shield light from the
lumina ire at angles above 72-degrees from
vertical.
3. A lighting plan shall be included as part
of the site plan submittals that indicates types of
lights used and ground light pattern for lighting
of building and parking':"related features.
4. Fixtures mounted on a building shall be
positioned no higher than the roofline of the
building.
5. Wooden utility-type poles are acceptable
only for temporary use during construction.
6. All electrical service lines to posts and
fixtures shall be underground or concealed
inside the posts.
2. Utility Locations:
a. Service lines: All electrical, telephone,
cable and other similar utility lines serving the
building and other site features shall be located
underground.
b. Mechanical Equipment: All air conditioning
units, heat pumps and other similar mechanical
equipment, not including roof-mounted
mechanical equipment shall be screened from
view. Mechanical equipment shall be screened
in such a manner that it will appear to be an
integral part of the building's overall architectural
design. Wooden fencing of at least 50% opacity,
masonry walls or plantings may be used to
visually screen mechanical equipment.
c. Exterior trash collection area shall be
located in rear or side yards only.
d. All exterior trash collection areas and the
materials contained therein shall be visually
screened from view. The screening shall be
wood or masonry fence, wall or other feature not
exceeding a height of seven (7) feet measured
from the ground level outside the line of the
screen. Screens built on sloping grades shall be
stepped so that their top line shall be horizontal.
All exterior entrances to a screened trash area
shall be provided with a gate or door of similar
design to that of the screen unless located in a
service area not visible to the general public.
If a seven-foot high screen fails to shield the
exterior trash collection area from view from
points inside or outside of the property,
evergreen plantings may be required in addition
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to the screening. Evergreen plant materials
shall be selected and designed so that they will
screen the area from all off-site visibility within
five years.
4. Other Codes and Regulations:
a. Outdoor sales are regulated through the
temporary use permit process.
b. The use of semi-trailers and shipping
containers for storage is prohibited.
c.Operations within enclosed buildings: All
operations and activities shall be conducted
within completely enclosed buildings, except: (1)
off-street parking and loading; and (2) recreation
facilities.
d. These regulations do not relieve the
owner from other applicable city, county, state or
federal codes, regulations, laws or other controls
relative to the planning, construction, operation
and management of property within the City of
Dubuque.
H. Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this
PUD District shall include in the transfer or lease
agreement a provision that the purchaser or
lessee acknowledges awareness of and agrees
to comply with the conditions authorizing the
establishment of the PUD District.
I. Modifications
Any modifications of this Ordinance must be
approved by the City Council in accordance with
zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 6
of the Zoning Ordinance.
J.Recording
A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the
expense of the property owner(s) with the
Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent
record of the conditions accepted as part of this
reclassification approval within 10 days after the
adoption of this ordinance. This ordinance shall
be binding upon the undersigned and hislher
heirs, successors and assigns.
Section 3. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
of March 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. 25-05
I, Wendell Corey, representing Motor City,
LLC, property owner, having read the terms and
conditions of the foregoing Ordinance No. 25-05
and being familiar with the conditions thereof,
hereby accept the same and agree to the
conditions required therein.
Dated this 9th day of March 2005.
Isl Wendell Corey
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 28th day of March, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1 t 3/28
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. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Exterior Renovations - Carnegie Stout Public
Library Project: Proofs of publication on notice
of hearing to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications for the Exterior Renovations -
Carnegie Stout Public Library Project and City
Manager recommending award of the contract to
Fred Jackson Tuckpointing in the amount of
$80,733, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the proofs and communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 110-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the February 17, 2005 plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Exterior Maintenance 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 st day
of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 111-05
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Carnegie-Stout
Public Library Exterior Maintenance Project
pursuant to Resolution No. 64-05 and notice to
bidders published in a newspaper published in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the February 28,
2005.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 15th day of March, 2005, and it
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has been determined that the bid of Fred
Jackson Tuckpointing in the amount of $80,733
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 Fred Jackson Tuckpointing and
the City 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 21st day of
March,2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
2005 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG Project
NO.1: Proofs of publication on notice of hearing
to consider adoption of the plans and
specifications for the 2005 Curb Ramp
Installation - CDBG Project No. 1 and City
Manager recommending award of the contract to
Perry Construction in the amount of $20,926,
presented and read. Markham moved that the
proofs and communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 112-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 2nd day of Mar~h, 2005,
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the 2005 Curb Ramp
Installation - CDBG Project NO.1.
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 21st day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 113-05
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the 2005 Curb
Ramp Installation - CDBG Project No. 1
pursuant to Resolution No. 78-05 and notice to
bidders published in a newspaper published in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 8th day of
March,2005.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 15th day of March, 2005, and it
has been determined that the bid of Perry
Construction of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of
$20,926.00 was the lowest bid for the
furnishings of all labor and materials and
performing the work as provided for in the plans
and specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for' the above improvement
be awarded to 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 contractor's bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
US 20 Bridge - Right-of-Way: Proof of
publication on notice of hearing to consider
approval of the Purchase Agreement and Quit
Claim Deed to provide the necessary right-of-
way to the Iowa Department" of Transportation
for construction of a new US 20 bridge crossing
the Mississippi River and City Manager
recommending approval, presented and read.
Cline moved that the proof and communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 114-05
RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF CITY
INTEREST IN A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED
IN GOVERNMENT LOT 3 OF SECTION 30,
TOWNSHIP 89 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF
THE 5TH P.M., DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published
notice of time and place of hearing, published in
the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on this 11th day of March, 2005, the City
Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on the
21st day of March, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Regular Session, March 21, 2005
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Public Library Auditorium, 360 West 11 Street,
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa to consider
the proposal for the conveyance of the interest
of the City of Dubuque in the following real
estate described as:
A parcel of land located in Government Lot 3
of Section 30, Township 89 North, Range 3 east
of the 5 P.M., City of Dubuque, Dubuque
County, Iowa, as shown on Acquisition Plat
Exhibit A dated February 22, 2005, attached
hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objections,
oral or written to the proposal to convey such
real estate, except for easement as noted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the conveyance of City of
Dubuque real property described as parcel of
land located in Government Lot 3 of Section 30,
Township 89 North, Range 3 east of the 5 P.M.,
City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, as
shown on said Acquisition Plat Exhibit A dated
February 22, 2005, to the State of Iowa be and
the same is hereby approved for the sum of
publication, platting and filing fees. Conveyance
shall be by Quit Claim Deed.
Section 2. The City of Dubuque reserves unto
itself a perpetual easement including the right of
ingress and egress thereto, for the purpose of
erecting, installing, constructing, reconstructing,
repairing, owning, operating, and
maintaining storm and sanitary sewer drainage,
as shown on said Acquisition Plat Exhibit A
dated February 22, 2005.
Section 3. That the Mayor be authorized and
directed to execute a Quit Claim Deed, and the
City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and
directed to deliver said deed of conveyance to
the State of Iowa.
Section 4. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to record a certified
copy of this resolution in the offices of the City
Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder and
Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Michalski moved that the following item be
removed from the table: Seconded by Markham.
Motion carried 7-0.
University Avenue Reconstruction Project
(Tabled on March 7, 2005): Proof of publication
on notice of hearing to consider adoption of the
plans and specifications for the University
Avenue Reconstruction (US 20 to University
Avenue) Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert
Extension Project, which was bid by the Iowa
Department of Transportation, and City Manager
recommending award of the contract to
Tschiggfrie Excavating Company, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the proof and
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 115-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 9th day of March, 2005, plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the University Avenue Reconstruction
(US 20 to University Avenue) - Reinforced
Concrete Box (RCB) Culvert 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 21st day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 116-05
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 15th day of February, 2005, by
the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT),
and it has been determined that the bid of
Tschiggfrie Excavating Co of Dubuque, Iowa, in
the amount of $1,396,624.11 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 Tschiggfrie Excavating Co.,
subject to the concurrence by Tschiggfrie
Excavating Co., and the Manager be and is
hereby directed to execute a contract on behalf
of the City of Dubuque for the complete
performance of the work.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day of
March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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Regular Session, March 21, 2005
Buol moved to reinstate the rules limiting
discussion to the Council. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
Stormwater Projects - Sale of General
Obligatio!" Bonds: City Manager advising that
the sale of General Obligation Bonds to support
stormwater projects will be held on Monday,
March 21, 2005 at 11 :00 a.m. and that results
will be brought to the March 21 Council meeting
and City Manager advising that the City has
retained its Aa2 bond rating after review by
Moody's Investor Services, presented and read.
Cline moved that the communications be
received and filed. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
RESOLUTION NO. 117-05
RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE
OF $1,750,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2005A
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice as required by
law, bids have been received at public sale for
the Bonds described as follows and the best bid
received is determined to be the following:
$1,750,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS,
SERIES 2005A:
Bidder: Northland Securities of Minneapolis,
MN
the terms of said bid being:
Purchase Price: $ 1,732,500.00
True Interest Cost: 5%
Net Interest Cost: $ 839,677.31
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the bid for the Bonds as
above set out is hereby determined to be the
best and most favorable bid received and, said
Bonds are hereby awarded based on said bid.
Section 2. That the statement of information
for Bond bidders and the form of contract for the
sale of said Bonds are hereby approved and the
Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the
same on behalf of the City.
Section 3. That the notice of the sale of the
Bonds heretofore given and all acts of the Clerk
done in furtherance of the sale of said Bonds are
hereby ratified and approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Carried by the following
vote: Yeas-Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson. Nays-Duggan.
Dubuque Industrial Center West - Sale of
General Obligation Bonds: City Manager
advising that the sale of General Obligation
Bonds to support Dubuque Industrial Center
West projects will be held on Monday, March 21,
2005 at 11 :00 a.m. and that results will be
brought to the March 21 Council meeting,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 118-05
RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF
$4,270,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN
RENEWAL BONDS, SERIES 2005B
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice as required by
law, bids have been received at public sale for
the Bonds described as follows and the best bid
received is determined to be the following:
$4,270,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN
RENEWAL BONDS, SERIES 2005B:
Bidder: United Missouri Bank of Kansas City,
MO
the terms of said bid being:
Purchase Price: $4,236,694.00
True Interest Cost: 4.1290%
Net Interest Cost: $2,066,973.94
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the bid for the Bonds as above
set out is hereby determined to be the best and
most favorable bid received and, said Bonds are
hereby awarded based on said bid.
Section 2. That the statement of information
for Bond bidders and the form of contract for the
sale of said Bonds are hereby approved and the
Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the
same on behalf of the City.
Section 3. That the notice of the sale of the
Bonds heretofore given and all acts of the Clerk
done in furtherance of the sale of said Bonds are
hereby ratified and approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21st day
of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 119-05
RESOLUTION DIRECTING SALE OF
$2,995,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN
RENEWAL BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2005C
WHEREAS, pursuant to notice as required by
law, bids have been received at public sale for
the Bonds described as follows and the best bid
received is determined to be the following:
$2,995,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION URBAN
RENEWAL BONDS, TAXABLE SERIES 2005C:
Bidder: Northland Securities of Minneapolis,
MN
Regular Session, March 21, 2005
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the terms of said bid being:
Purchase Price: $ 2,969.818.75
True Interest Cost: 4.9508%
Net Interest Cost: $ 988,713.21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the bid for the Bonds as above
set out is hereby determined to be the best and
most favorable bid received and, said Bonds are
hereby awarded based on said bid.
Section 2. That the statement of information
for Bond bidders and the form of contract for the
sale of said Bonds are hereby approved and the
Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the
same on behalf of the City.
Section 3. That the notice of the sale of the
Bonds heretofore given and all acts of the Clerk
done in furtherance of the sale of said Bonds are
hereby ratified and approved.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21s1 day
of March, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Eleanor Ridge Estates Subdivision
Preliminary Plat: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval of the preliminary plat
of Eleanor Ridge Estates Subdivision, located
on Lake Eleanor Road in Dubuque County, as
requested by Rick Ehrlick, presented and read.
Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation.
Hillside Estates - Preliminary Plat: Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval
of the preliminary plat of Hillside Estates located
in Dubuque County as requested by Dean
HoffmanlRiver City Development Group LLC,
presented and read. Markham moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Mayor Duggan turned the meeting over to the
Mayor Pro-Tem due to possible conflict of
interest.
Birch Heating and Cooling: Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval of the site
plan for Birch Heating and Cooling located on
Cedar Cross Road, as requested by IIW
Engineers, presented and read. Cline moved
that the communication be received and filed
and recommendation approved. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
MayorDuggan took control of the meeting.
Transit Board of Trustees: City Manager
recommending approval of recommendations
from the Transit Board of Trustees to address
capacity constraint issues on the minibus
service through productivity improvements,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Michalski commended staff for their work on
this issue.
Request for Proposals Municipal
Communications Utility: City Manager
recommending approval of the issuance of a
Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to
study the feasibility of a municipal
communications utility, presented and read.
Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Buol. Motion
carried 7-0.
John Ervolino, 928 Spires Dr., spoke in favor
of the RFP and the need for high speed internet.
Federal Communications Commission:
Notification from the Federal Communications
Commission that MCClowa LLC has filed a
Petition for Special Relief for Determination of
Effective Competition and Revocation of
Certification, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
City Manager recommending that the City
oppose the "Effective Competition" petition that
Mediacom has filed with the Federal
Communications Commission and authorize the
Miller and Van Eaton law firm to file a Reply on
the City's behalf, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved recommendation.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Custodial Services for City Facilities: City
Manager recommending approval to replace the
use of private cleaning services with part-time
employees to provide custodial services for the
Housing Services Building, City Hall and the City
Hall Annex, presented and read. Markham
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved recommendation. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
National Trust Advisor: City Manager advising
that Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens
has been nominated to be a National Trust
Advisor by the National Trust for Historic
Preservation, presented and read. Cline moved
that the communication be received and filed
and approved recommendation. Seconded by
Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Regular Session, March 21, 2005
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Nicholson praised Hempstead High School's
production of "Godspell." He also reported there
was a lot of activity and time spent on the CDBG
funding issue at the National League of Cities
meeting.
At 8:38 P.M. Buol moved to go into Closed
Session: Pending Litigation and Property
Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1)(c)0) 2003 Code of
Iowa. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7-0.
At 8:50 P.M. Council reconvened Regular
Meeting stating that Staff had been given proper
direction.
There being no further business, Buol moved
to adjourn. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:51 P.M.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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