2005 June Council Proceedings
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Regular Session, June 6, 2005
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DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session, June 6, 2005
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Connors, Council
Members Buol, Cline, Michalski, Nicholson, City
Manager Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel
Lindahl
Absent: Mayor Duggan, Council Member
Markham
Mayor Pro-Tem Connors read the call and
stated this is a regular session of the City
Council called for the purpose of discussing
such matters which may properly come before
the City Council.
Invocation was given by Reverend Tim Bees,
Pastor, First Baptist Church.
Proclamation: Dubuque Main Street Month
received by Dubuque Main Street Council
representative Ann Michalski.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 5/2;
Cable TV Community Teleprogramming
Commission of 5/3; Cable TV Regulatory
Commission of 5/11; City Council of 5/16; Civil
Service of 4/8; Community Development
Advisory Commission of 5/11; Electrical Code
Board of 5/23; Housing Code Appeals Board
(Revised) .of 8/17/04; Housing Commission of
4/26; Park and Recreation Commission of 5/10;
Transit Board of 5/12, presented and read. Buol
moved that the minutes be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Proof of publications of City Council
Proceedings of 3/21 and 5/2; and List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for month ending
March 31, 2005, presented and read. Buol
moved that the proofs be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Printed City Council Proceedings for March,
2005, presented and read. Buol moved that the
proceedings be received and filed and approved
as printed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 5-0.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Laura Feldermann for
vehicle damage; Elmer Flynn for property
damage; Linda Slaats for vehicle damage; Kathy
Jo Steger, et ai, vs. City of Dubuque; Vernon
Van Cleve for property damage, presented and
read. Buol moved that the claims be received
and filed and referred to Legal for investigation.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Corporation Counsel advising that the
following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Laura
Feldermann for vehicle damage; Elmer Flynn for
property damage; Patricia Ruden for personal
injury; Kathy Jo Steger for personal injury;
Vernon Van Cleve for property damage,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communications be received and filed and
concurred. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 5-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending
settlement of the claim of Linda Slaats for
vehicle damage and directing the Finance
Department to issue payment, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and directed Finance
Department to issue proper payment.
Seconded by. Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Community Development Block Grant
Program (CDBG): Communication from
Congressman Jim Nussle regarding funding for
the Community Development Block Grant
Program, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Long Range Planning Commission:
Communication from Dave Rusk advising that
he will not be applying for reappointment to the
Long Range Planning Commission, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Shot Tower Rehabilitation and Stabilization
Project: City Manager recommending approval
of a contract with Hasbrouck Peterson Zimoch
Sirirattumrong (HPZS) for the Shot Tower
Rehabilitation and Stabilization Project,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
City of Sageville Annexation: City Manager
communication to Ralph Dean, Mayor of the City
of Sageville, advising that the City of Dubuque
objects to the three proposed annexations to the
City of Sageville, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved recommendation. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
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Lease Agreement with Miller Enterprises of
Dubuque, Inc., d/b/a The Busted Lift: City
Manager recommending approval of a lease
with Miller Enterprises of Dubuque, Inc., d/b/a
The Busted Lift, for approximately a five month
period for outdoor service, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Buol. Motion
carried 5-0.
155 East Fifth Street: Historic Preservation
Commission recommending approval of the
request to demolish the brick warehouse
(formerly Stealth Racing) as requested by the
City of Dubuque, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved recommendation. Seconded
by Nicholson.. Motion carried 5-0.
Tax Assessment Appeal - Stipulation of
Settlement: Corporation Counsel submitting a
Stipulation of Settlement of a tax assessment
appeal by Dubuque Golf and Country Club,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved Settlement. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Community Partnership (cp2) Program -
Fiscal Year 2006: City Manager recommending
approval of the recommendation of the
Community Development Advisory Commission
for allocation of Community Partnership
Program (cp2) funds, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 236-05
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
(cp2) FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
Whereas, under the provisions of Title I of the
Housing and Community Development Act of
1974, as amended, the City of Dubuque has
received Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds for the development and
maintenance of a viable urban community
through the provision of decent housing, a
suitable living environment and expanded
economic opportunities for its residents,
particularly those persons of low and moderate
income; and
Whereas, the Community Partnership Program
(cp2) was developed in the City of Dubuque in
response to the national goals and objectives of
the CDBG program; and
Whereas, guidelines for the implementation of
the Community Partnership Program (cp2) were
approved and amended by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby
awards Community Partnership Program (cp2)
monies to the following organizations. The
award shall consist of a grant to the organization
for the identified project and shall be for the
amount noted below:
APPLlCANTPROJECTS
RECOMMENDED
Audubon Elementary School Parent Involve-
ment Nights $7,820
Visiting Nurse Association Access to Medical
& Dental Care $10,010
Dubuque County Extension Multicultural Center
$43,731
Diabetes Health
$9,000
Girl Scouts
$6,439
Total $77,000
Section 2. That the City Manager be and he is
hereby authorized to develop and execute
contracts with representatives from the
aforementioned organizations in accordance
with the program guidelines established for the
Community Partnership Program and with the
regulations of the Community Development
Block Grant Program.
Section 3. That upon execution of said
contracts, the City Manager is hereby authorized
and directed to disburse program funds in
support of the approved projects and in
accordance with the terms and conditions
established in said contracts.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Finley Health Foundation
Foundation
Girl Scout of Little Cloud Council
in Need
755 West 32nd Street: City Manager
recommending approval of the purchase of
property located at 755 West 32nd Street as part
of the acquisition program for expansion of the
West 32nd Street detention basin, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 237-05
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUI.
SITION OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 755
WEST 32ND STREET, IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque intends to
acquire certain properties located in the area
adjacent to the West 32nd Street detention
basin for purposes of stormwater mitigation
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activities as recommended in the 2001 HDR
"Drainage Basin Master Plan;" and
WHEREAS, a purchase agreement has been
finalized with the owner of the eleventh property
scheduled for acquisition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque hereby
approves the acquisition of the following legally
described property:
Lot 2 of Stierman's Place in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat
thereof
At the cost of One Hundred, forty thousand
dollars ($140 000).
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque be and is
hereby authorized to accept a Quit Claim deed
from the owner, conveying the owner's interest.
to the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the herein
described real estate.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to cause said
Quit Claim Deed to be recorded in the office of
the Dubuque County Recorder, together with
certified copy of the Resolution.
Section 4. That the City Clerk be and she is
hereby directed to forward a copy of this
Resolution to the Dubuque County Assessor
and the Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
745 Gillespie Street: City Manager
recommending approval of the purchase of
property located at 745 Gillespie Street as part
of the acquisition program for expansion of the
West 32nd Street detention basin, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 238-04
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISI-
TION OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 745
GILLESPIE STREET, IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque intends to
acquire certain properties located in the area
adjacent to the West 32nd Street detention
basin for purposes of stormwater mitigation
activities as recommended in the 2001 HDR
"Drainage Basin Master Plan;" and
WHEREAS, a purchase agreement h1as been
finalized with the owner of the tenth property
scheduled for acquisition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque hereby
approves the acquisition of the following legally
described property:
Lot 2 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 8 and Lot 2 of Lot 1
of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 8 in Gillespie's
Subdivision of Mineral Lot 361 in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat
thereof
At the cost of Seventy-Two Thousand, Three
Hundred Fifty dollars ($72 350).
Section 2. That the City of Dubuque be and is
hereby authorized to accept a Quit Claim deed
from the owner, conveying the owner's interest
to the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the herein
described real estate.
Section 3. That the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to cause said
Quit Claim Deed to be recorded in the office of
the Dubuque County Recorder, together with
certified copy of the Resolution.
Section 4. That the City Clerk be and she is
hereby directed to forward a copy of this
Resolution to the Dubuque County Assessor
and the Dubuque County Auditor.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Northeast Iowa School of Music: City Manager
recommending approval of a grant agreement
with the Northeast Iowa School of Music to
provide music lessons for four children as part of
the Uptown Recreation Program, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Dubuque County ISU Extension: City Manager
recommending approval of a grant agreement
with Dubuque County ISU Extension to conduct
recreation programs as part of the Uptown
Recreation Program, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved recommendation. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Children's Zoo Boosters: City Manager
recommending approval of a lease renewal with
the Dubuque Children's Zoo Boosters, Inc., for
approximately ten acres of the former Roosevelt
Park to operate the Storybook Hill Children's
Zoo, presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
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Operating Engineers Union - Petition for
Bargaining Unit Amendment: City Manager
recommending approval of a modification to the
Stipulation of Bargaining Unit for the Operating
Engineers Union to include the position of Lab
Technician I, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed
and approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Asbury Road Widening Project: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the Asbury Road
Widening Project as completed by Portzen
Construction, Inc. in the final contract amount of
$59,165.50, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 239-05
ACCEPTING THE WIDENING OF ASBURY
ROAD AT THE NORTHWEST ARTERIAL
ROAD PROJECT
Whereas, the contract for the Widening of
Asbury Road at the Northwest Arterial Road
Project (the Project) has been completed and
the City Manager has examined the work and
filed a certificate stating that the Project has
been completed according to the terms of the
contract, plans and specifications and that the
City Manager recommends that the Project be
accepted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The recommendation of the City
Manager is approved and the Project is hereby
accepted.
Section 2. The City Treasurer is hereby
directed to pay to the contractor from the Fiscal
Year 2005 Street Construction Fund the contract
amount less any retai'1ed percentage provided
for therein as provided in Iowa Code chapter
573, and to pay such retainage only in
accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code
Chapter 573.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 240-05
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the contract for the Widening of
Asbury Road at the Northwest Arterial Road
Project has been completed and the City
Engineer has submitted his final estimate
showing the cost thereof including the cost of
estimates, notices and inspection and all
miscellaneous costs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
is hereby determined to be $63,545.60 and the
said amount shall be paid from the Fiscal Year
2005 Street Construction Fund of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Radford Road - Acceptance of Warranty
Deed: City Manager recommending approval of
the acceptance of a warranty deed for a right-of-
way purchase on Radford Road to
accommodate an additional lane for right-turn
movements into the' new middle school,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 241-05
ACCEPTING THE DEED TO CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA FROM
DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque entered in a
Partial Acquisition Agreement with Dubuque
Community School District for the purchase of
the following described real property in Dubuque
County, Iowa:
A part of Lot 2 of Siegert Farms No. 2 as
shown on the attached Acquisition Plat "Exhibit
A" as 'ROW. ACQUISITION AREA"
AND WHEREAS, the terms of the Agreement
have now been met.
NOW THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Dubuque hereby accepts the
Warranty Deed from Dubuque Community
School District attached hereto.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to record this Resolution and Warranty
Deed with the Dubuque County Recorder.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Healthy Homes Grant Application: City
Manager recommending approval of an
application to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) for an
approximate $900,000 Healthy Homes Initiative
demonstration project grant for the Washington
Neighborhood Revitalization area, presented
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and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Child Care Lasts a Lifetime Campaign: City
Manager recommending approval for the City of
Dubuque to be listed as a partner on the
Empowerment proposal being submitted to the
Iowa State University for funding and technical
assistance to assist communities in hosting a
Quality Child Care Forum, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed and approved recommendation.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Economic Development Administration -
Amendment #2: City Manager recommending
approval of Amendment #2 to the contract with
the Economic Development Administration for a
six month extension to either demolish or
provide a re-use proposal for the Adams
Company building, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 242-05
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF PROJECT AMENDMENT #2
TO A CONTRACT WITH THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque has
approved a contract with the Economic
Development Administration (EDA) for a $2
Million grant to assist to assist in the acquisition
of property owned by the Adams Company in
the Port of Dubuque, relocation of the Company,
and demolition of the existing facility; and
Whereas, contract will expire on June 17,
2005.
Whereas, the City needs additional time to
prepare for demolition or re-use of the existing
buildings, and
Whereas, the City has requested and EDA has
provided a proposed six month extension of time
for the completion of the project, and EDA has
submitted Project Amendment No. 2 of the
contract to the City for approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the attached Project
Amendment #2 with EDA extending the
completion date to November 25, 2005 is hereby
approved.
Section 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized
to execute, and the City Manager is hereby
directed to submit said Project Amendment #2 to
the Economic Development Administration.
Passed, approved, and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Washington Court (Dubuque Casket Factory):
City Manager submitting information on funding
for the Washington Court (Dubuque Casket
Factory) project and providing an update on
construction of a park in the area, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mediacom Reply to the City's FCC Opposition
Filing: City Manager transmitting information on
Mediacom's latest filing regarding its FCC
Petition to declare the presence of "Effective
Competition" in Dubuque, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 5-0.
Collective Bargaining Agreement - Teamsters
Local Union No. 421: City Manager
recommending approval of the collective
bargaining agreement between the City and the
Teamsters Local Union No. 421 for the contract
period beginning July 1, 2005 through June 30,
2006, presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 243-05
APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND THE
TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 421 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
AGREEMENT
Whereas, the Sixty-Fifth General Assembly
adopted the Public Employment Relations Act,
Chapter 20, Code of Iowa; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is public
employer within the meaning of Section 3 (1) of
the Public Employment Relations Act; and
Whereas, the Teamsters Local Union No. 421
is an employee organization within the meaning
of Section 3 (4) of the Public Employment
Relations Act; and
Whereas, the Teamsters Local Union No. 421,
submitted a request to bargain collectively on
behalf of the employees within its
representation; and
Whereas, bargaining between the parties has
occurred and an agreement has been
concluded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the terms of the agreement be
approved and the Mayor authorized and directed
to sign the collective bargaining agreement.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Collective Bargaining Agreement - Dubuque
Police Protective Association: City Manager
recommending approval of the collective
bargaining agreement between the City and the
Dubuque Police Protective Association for the
contract period beginning July 1, 2005 through
June 30, 2008, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 244-05
APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND THE
DUBUQUE POLICE PROTECTIVE ASSOCIA-
TION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN THE AGREEMENT
Whereas, the Sixty-Fifth General Assembly
adopted the Public Employment Relations Act,
Chapter 20, Code of Iowa; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is a public
employer within the meaning of Section 3 (1) of
the Public Employment Relations Act; and
Whereas, the Dubuque Police Protective
Association is an employee organization within
the meaning of Section 3 (4) of the Public
Employment Relations Act; and
Whereas, the Dubuque Police Protective
Association submitted a request to bargain
collectively on behalf of the employees within its
representation; and
Whereas, bargaining between the parties has
occurred and an agreement has been
concluded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the terms of the agreement be
approved and the Mayor authorized and directed
to sign the collective bargaining agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RFP Engineering Services - Locust and Iowa
Street Parking Ramps: City Manager
recommending approval of the issuance of a
request for proposal for the engineering services
related to structural repairs to the Locust Street
and Iowa Street Parking Ramps, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Library Board of Trustees: Communication
from Mary Strom advising that she will not be
reapplying to serve on the Carnegie Stout Public
Library Board of Trustees and recommending
consideration of Beverly Kolz, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with St.
Stephen's Food Bank: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of
Service Agreement with St. Stephen's Food
Bank in the amount of $700 for the Deer
Management Food Program, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with Project
Concern, Inc. - Foster Grandparent Program:
City Manager recommending approval of a
Purchase of Service Agreement with Project
Concern, Inc. in the amount of $5,435 for the
Foster Grandparent Program, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program: City
Manager recommending approval of a Purchase
of Service Agreement with the Retired and
Senior Volunteer Program in the amount of
$7,341, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with Project
Concern, Inc. - Information and Referral and
Child Care Referral: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of
Service Agreement with Project Concern, Inc. in
the amount of $24,339 for the Information and
Referral Program plus a payment of $8,576 for
the Child Care Referral Program, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with
Operation: New View: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of
Service Agreement with Operation: New View in
the amount of $16,708, presented and read.
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Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed and approved recommendation.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with Helping
Services of Northeast Iowa, Inc.: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of
Service Agreement with Helping Services of
Northeast Iowa, Inc. in the amount of $2,023,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with Greater
Dubuque Development Corporation: City
Manager recommending approval of a Purchase
of Service Agreement with Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation in the amount of
$130,125 including $90,125 for economic
development services, $40,000 for marketing of
the City's industrial parks, and $35,000 towards
a partnership with Dubuque Initiatives to be
used to partially assist in funding a new position
for Dubuque area retail expansion services
which will now be part of the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation Purchase of Service
Agreement, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed
and approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with Dubuque
Main Street, Ltd.: City Manager recommending
approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement
with Dubuque Main Street, Ltd., in the amount of
$43,966, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with Dubuque
Area Lifetime Center: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of
Service Agreement with Dubuque Area Lifetime
Center in the amount of $25,000, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with Dubuque
Area Labor Management Council: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of
Service Agreement with Dubuque Area Labor
Management Council in the amount of $15,503,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with the
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Convention and Visitors Bureau: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of
Service Agreement with the Dubuque Area
Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors
Bureau in the amount of $644,886, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with
Washington Neighborhood Tool Library: City
Manager recommending approval of a Purchase
of Service Agreement with the Washington
Neighborhood Tool Library in the amount of
$15,500, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with
Substance Abuse Services Center: City
Manager recommending approval of a Purchase
of Service Agreement with Substance Abuse
Services Center in the amount of $12,762,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Purchase of Service Agreement with
America's River Corporation: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of
Service Agreement with America's River
Corporation in the amount of $10,000,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Mediacom: Communication from Mediacom
advising that their customers in the City of
Dubuque will be offered a limited tier of service
beginning July 1, 2005, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 5-0.
Business Licenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 245-05
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.
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NEW
Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits Hy-Vee, Inc.
3500 Dodge Street
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 245A-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.
51 RENEWALS
A & B Tap Carol Meyer
2600 Central Avenue
Aragon Tap Myra Woodman
1103 Iowa Street
Beecher's Beecher Co., Inc.
1691 Asbury Road
Casey's General Store # 2420 Casey's
Marketing Co 2699 Rockdale Road
Casey's General Store # 2421 Casey's
Marketing Co 4003 Peru Road
Clark Shreeji Services, Inc
700 Rhomberg Avenue
Cuemasters Billiards William Kramer
900 Central Avenue
Dempsey's and Molly's Pub Deborah A.
Clifford 395 West 9th
Denny's Lux Club Beverly A. Larson
3050 Asbury Road
Dubuque Discount Gas # 2 Jeffrey A. Streinz
2175 Central Avenue
Easy Street Easy Street, LLC
431 Rhomberg Avenue
Five Point Mart Kristina Husemann
405 Rhomberg Avenue
Instant Replay Pamela Arensdorf
1602 Central Avenue
Kalmes Breaktime Theresa Kalmes
1097 Jackson
McCann's Service, Inc. McCann's Service,
Inc. 690 West Locust
Midway Hotel/Hoffman House WCB Hotels,
Inc. 3100 Dodge Street
Oky Doky #1 TFM Company
250 West 1 st Street
Oky Doky #2 TFM Company
51 West 32nd Street
Oky Doky #6 TFM Company
1256 Iowa Street
Oky Doky #21 TFM Company
2010 Kerper Boulevard
Oky Doky #8 Hill Street Plaza
535 Hill Street
Paro Food Mart Sahajanand Enterprises, Inc.
3200 Central Avenue
Plaza 20 Amoco Kelly Mussehl
2600 Dodge Street
Ron's Discount Smokes RKM LLC
1701 JFK Road
Tobacco Outlet Plus #504 Kwik Trip, Inc.
806 Wacker Drive
Tobacco World Iowa Potatoe & Produce
3341 Hillcrest Road
Tony's Place Charles E. Steffen
1701 Central Avenue
Walgreen's # 06154 Walgreen Co.
2260 JFK Road
Walgreen's # 03777 Walgreen Co.
555 JFK Road
Whiskey River Chad Streff
1064 University Avenue
Hy-Vee #1 Hy-Vee, Inc.
3500 Dodge Street
Hy-Vee Gas #2 Hy-Vee, Inc.
2435 Northwest Arterial
Hy-Vee #2 Hy-Vee, Inc.
2395 Northwest Arterial
Dubuque Greyhound Park and Casino
Dubuque Racing Assoc.
1855 Greyhound Park
Craig J. Weiner
709 University
Aptmts Ltd Corp.
555 JFK Road
K-Mart Corporation
2600 Dodge Street
Nash Finch Co.
3355 JFK Circle
Carmen Chuquin
555 JFK Road
Wal-Mart Supercenter #2004 Wal-Mart Stores,
Inc. 4200 Dodge Street
Eagle County Market Eagle County Market
1800 Elm Street
Molo Oil Company
2013 Central Avenue
Molo Oil Company
1101 Rhomberg Avenue
Molo Oil Company
1875 JFK Road
Molo Oil Company
Ninth and Central
Molo Oil Company
2100 JFK Road
Fraternal Order of
1175 Century Drive
Hartig Drug Co., Inc.
157 Locust Street
Hartig Drug Co., Inc.
2255 JFK Road
Hartig Drug Co., Inc.
2225 Central Avenue
Hartig Drug Co., Inc.
1333 Delhi Street
Walnut Tap
Dubuque Mining Company
K-Mart #4018
Econofoods
Indian Weavings
Puff N Snuff
Puff N Snuff
Big 10 Mart
Big 10 Mart
Big 1 0 Mart
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Eagles
Hartig Drug Co., Inc.
Hartig Drug Co., Inc.
Hartig Drug Co., Inc.
Hartig Drug Co., Inc.
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239
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 246-05
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 "BOO BEER PERMIT
Prospect Pizza Ltd. Pizza Hut of Dubuque
#1 ++ (Sunday Sales) 2075 JFK Road
Prospect Pizza Ltd. Pizza Hut +
(Sunday Sales) 320 E. 20th Street
CLASS "B" BEER (5 DAY SPECIAL EVENT)
Dubuque Jaycees All That Jazz Tent A
Main St. & E 8th St. Intersection
Dubuque Jaycees All That Jazz Tent B
W 7th St. and Alleyway (US Bank)
Dubuque Jaycees All That Jazz Tent C
Main St. & E 5th St. Intersection
Rotary Club of Dubuque Rotary Club of
Dubuque Hawthorne Street Park
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 247-05
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 "COO BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
(1 Day Outside Sale)
Clarke College Clarke College
1550 Clarke Drive
CLASS "C" BEER/LIQUOR LICENSES
James R. Ferring Dubuque Bowling Lanes
1029 Y2 Main St.
Creslanes Bowling,lnc. Creslanes Bowling
255 South Main
Tom Koch, Inc. Paul's Tavern
176 Locust Street
Miller Enterprises of Dubuque, Inc. The Busted
Lift 180 Main Street
CLASS "B" WINE
Creative Touch Gallery, Inc. Ooh La La
3460 Hillcrest Road
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Lease Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Peninsula Gaming Company,
L.L.C.; Second Amendment to Amended and
Restated Lease Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Dubuque Racing Association,
Ltd.; Settlement Agreement between Peninsula
Gaming Company, L.L.C. and the City of
Dubuque; City Manager recommending that a
public hearing be set for June 20, 2005 to
consider approval of a lease agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Peninsula
Gaming Company, L.L.C. and the Second
Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and
Dubuque Racing Association and City Manager
recommending approval of a Settlement
Agreement between Peninsula Gaming
Company, L.L.C. and the City of Dubuque,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 248-05
INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN
REAL PROPERTY BY AMENDMENT TO
LEASE WITH DUBUQUE RACING
ASSOCIATION, LTD.
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City)
owns certain real property shown on Exhibit AA
attached hereto, specifically Lots C and D, which
is leased to Dubuque Racing Association, L TD
(Association), pursuant to an Amended and
Restated Lease Agreement dated March 31,
2004, which includes PART B - GROUND
LEASE FOR PARKING AND DOCK FACILITIES
IN ICE HARBOR FOR RIVERBOAT
GAMBLING; and
WHEREAS, City and Association now desire
to amend the Amended and Restated Lease
Agreement as set forth in the attached Second
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Amendment, which among other matters,
extends the term of the Lease for Parking and
Dock Facilities from December 31, 2008 to
December31,2018;and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in
the best interests of the City of Dubuque to
approve the Second Amendment to Amended
and Restated Lease Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, intends to dispose of the City's
interest in the foregoing-described real property
pursuant to the Second Amendment to
Amended and Restated Lease Agreement
between City and Association.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to cause this Resolution and a
Notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa
Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing on the
City's intent to dispose of the foregoing-
described real property, to be held on the 20th
day of June, 2005, at 6:30 o'clock p.m. at the
public library auditorium, 11th & Locust,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1 st day of
June 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set public hearing for 6/20105 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 Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 249-05
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY BY
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PENINSULA
GAMING COMPANY, L.L.C.
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City)
owns certain real property in the Ice Harbor,
described as follows:
The patio area (Parcel B) as shown on Exhibit A
attached hereto, legally described as a part of
Lot 6 of Ice Harbor Development, according to
the recorded plat thereof;
And
WHEREAS, City has negotiated a Lease
Agreement for such property with Peninsula
Gaming Company, L.L.C. (Peninsula), a copy of
which Lease Agreement is now on file at the
Office of City Clerk, City Hall, 50 West 13th
Street, Dubuque IA 52001-4864; and
WHEREAS, the Lease Agreement also grants
certain parking privileges to Peninsula for
Parking Lots 1 and 2 shown on Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Lease Agreement also
provides for the future disposition of the City's
interest in Lot 2 of Adams Company 2nd
Addition pursuant to an exchange of real
property with Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined
that it is in the best interests of the City of
Dubuque to approve the Lease Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque, Iowa, intends
to dispose of its interest in the foregoing-
described real property by Lease Agreement
between City and Peninsula.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to cause this Resolution and a
notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa
Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing on the
City's intent to dispose of the foregoing-
described real property, to be held on the 20th
day of June, 2005, at 6:30 o'clock p.m. at the
public library auditorium, 11th & Locust,
Dubuque, Iowa. '
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set public hearing for 6120105 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 Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Five Flags Theater Tuckpointing Project -
Initiate: City Manager recommending initiation
of the bidding process for the Five Flags Theater
Tuckpointing Project and that a public hearing
be set for July 5, 2005, presented and read.
Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 250-05
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
Tuckpointing the Five Flags Theater Project, in
the estimated amount of $122,078, are hereby
approved and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk, for public inspection.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 251-05
FIXING DATE OF HEARING
ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has given its preliminary
approval on the proposed plans, specifications,
and form of contract and placed same on file in
the office of the City Clerk for public inspection
of the Tuckpointing the Five Flags Theater
Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, that on the 5th day of July,
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 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 252-05
ORDERING BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Tuckpointing the Five Flags Theater
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 23rd day of June, 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 5th day of July, 2005.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Grandview Avenue Concrete Section Repair
Project - Initiate: City Manager recommending
initiation of the bidding process for the
Grandview Avenue Concrete Section Repair
Project and that a public hearing be set for July
5, 2005, presented and read. Cline moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 253-05
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 Grandview
Avenue Concrete Section Repair Project in the
estimated amount of $54,850.40 are hereby
approved and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 254-05
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 Grandview Avenue Concrete Section
Repair 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 5th
day of July, 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 6th day of
June, 2005.
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Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set date of hearing on plans and specifications
for 7/5/05 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 Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 255-05
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the Grandview Avenue Concrete Section
Repair 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 23'd day of June, 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 5th day of July, 2005.
Passed, adopted and approved this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council
regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Electrical Code Board (Five 3-year terms
through 5/21/08 - Terms of Dixon, Hammel,
Pfohl, Pregler, Reiss) Applicants: James
Dixon, Elaine Reiss. No one spoke.
Historic Preservation Commission (Three 3-
year terms through 7/1/08 - Langworthy District
[Mozena], Architect/At-Large [Wand], and Old
Main District [Berzins] Applicants: Christopher
Wand, Mirdza Erika Berzins. No one spoke.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
(One 3-year term through 7/1/08 - Term of
Spielman) Applicant: Charles Spielman No
one spoke.
Library Board of Trustees (Five 5-year terms
through 7/1/09 - Felderman, Shubatt, Smith,
Strom, Tully) Applicants: Diann Guns, Beverly
Kolz, Michael Shubatt, Kristin Smith. Michael
Shubatt spoke clarifying his request to hold over
a couple of the four year terms so that the
Library Board would have more staggered
expiration dates. Diann Guns, Beverly Kolz and
Michael Shubatt all spoke requesting
consideration for appointment.
Communication from Michael Shubatt
regarding the Carnegie Stout Public Library
Board of Trustees, presented and read.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Michalski moved that the rules be
suspended to allow anyone present to address
the Council. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried
5-0.
Water Works Park Development (Phase I)
Project: Proofs of publication on notice of
hearing on the plans and specifications and
notice to bidders and City Manager
recommending award of the contract for the
Water Works Park Development (Phase I)
Project to Portzen Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $649,200, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 256-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, on the 2nd day of May, 2005,
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the Water Works Park
Development Project, Phase I.
WHEREAS, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E.Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 257-05
AWARDING CONTRACT
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Water Works
Park Development Project, Phase I, pursuant to
Regular Session, June 6, 2005
243
Resolution No. 193-05, and notice to bidders
published in a newspaper published in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, on the 6th day of May, 2005.
WHEREAS, said sealed proposals were
opened and read on the 26th day of May, 2005,
and it has been determined that the bid of
Portzen Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$649,200 was the lowest bid for the furnishings
of all labor and materials and performing the
work as provided for in the plans and
specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above improvement
be awarded to Portzen Construction, Inc., and
the Manager be and is hereby directed to
execute a contract on behalf of the City of
Dubuque for the complete performance of the
work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractor's bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Gateway Landscaping Project: Proofs of
publication on notice of hearing and notice to
bidders for the Gateway Landscaping Project
and City Manager recommending award of the
contract to Portzen Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $742,400, presented and read. Buol
moved that the proofs and communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 258-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, on the 2nd day of May, 2005,
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the Gateway Landscaping
Project.
WHEREAS, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 259-05
AWARDING CONTRACT
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Gateway
Landscaping Project pursuant to Resolution No.
196-05, and notice to bidders published in a
newspaper published in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, on the 6th day of May, 2005.
WHEREAS, said sealed proposals were
opened and read on the 26th day of May, 2005,
and it has been determined that the bid of
Portzen Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$742,400 was the lowest bid for the furnishings
of all labor and materials and performing the
work as provided for in the plans and
specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above improvement
be awarded to Portzen Construction, Inc., and
the Manager be and is hereby directed to
execute a contract on behalf of the City of
Dubuque for the complete performance of the
work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractor's bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Pyatigorsk Park Development Project: Proofs
of publication on notice of hearing and notice to
bidders and City Manager recommending award
of the contract for the Pyatigorsk Park
Development Project to Tricon General
Construction in the amount of $259,600,
presented and read. Buol moved that the proofs
and communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 260-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, on the 2nd day of May, 2005,
plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost were filed with the City Clerk of
Dubuque, Iowa for the Pyatigorsk Park
Development Project.
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WHEREAS, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 261-05
AWARDING CONTRACT
WHEREAS, sealed proposals have been'
submitted by contractors for the Pyatigorsk Park
Development Project pursuant to Resolution No.
199-05, and notice to bidders published in a
newspaper published in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, on the 6th day of May, 2005.
WHEREAS, said sealed proposals were
opened and read on the 26th day of May, 2005,
and it has been determined that the bid of Tricon
General Construction in the amount of $259,600
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 crr)( OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the contract for the above improvement
be awarded to Tricon General 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 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest; Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Suol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Lindberg Terrace and Eagle Street Sanitary
Sewer Extension: Proofs of publication on notice
of hearing and notice to bidders and City
Manager recommending award of the contract
for the Lindberg Terrace and Eagle Street
Sanitary Sewer Extension Project to McDermott
Excavating in the amount of $56,388.81,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
proof and communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 262-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 2ih day of April, 2005, plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the Lindberg Terrace and Eagle Street
Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project.
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for. said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 263-05
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Lindberg
Terrace and Eagle Street Sanitary Sewer
Reconstruction Project pursuant to Resolution
No. 184-05 and notice to' bidders published in a
newspaper published in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on the 6th day of May, 2005.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 19th day of May, 2005, and it
has been determined that the bid of McDermott
Excavating of Dubuque, Iowa, in the amount of
$56,388.81 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 McDermott Excavating and the
Manager be and is hereby directed to execute a
contract on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the
complete performance of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractor's bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
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Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Asbury Road Sidewalk Installation Project:
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing and
notice to bidders and City Manager
recommending award of the contract for the
Asbury Road Sidewalk Installation Project to
Winger Construction in the amount of $50,766,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 264-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 2ih day of April, 2005, plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the Asbury Road Sidewalk Installation
Project.
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro- Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 265-05
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed bid proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Asbury Road
Sidewalk Installation (John F. Kennedy Road to
Iowa 32) Project, pursuant to Resolution No.
190-05 and notice to bidders published in a
newspaper published in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on the 6th day of May, 2005.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 26th day of May, 2005, and it
has been determined that the bid of Winger
Construction of Dubuque, Iowa in the amount of
$50,766.00 was the lowest bid for the
furnishings of all labor and materials and
performing the work as provided for in the
construction documents.
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 Winger 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 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 266-05
RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF
NECESSITY PROPOSED FOR THE ASBURY
ROAD SIDEWALK INSTALLATION PROJECT
Whereas, the City Council has proposed a
Resolution of Necessity for the Asbury Road
Sidewalk Installation Project, has given notice of
the public hearing thereon as required by law;
and
Whereas, the public hearing has been held, all
persons offering objections have been heard
and consideration given to all objections and is
pending before this Council; and
Whereas, this is the time and place set as
provided for the taking of action on the proposed
Resolution of Necessity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed Resolution of
Necessity described above is hereby:
1- Adopted, without amendment, and all
objections filed or made having been
duly considered are overruled.
Adopted as amended by the Schedule
of Assessments attached hereto as
Exhibit A, and made a part hereof by
reference. All objections filed or made
having been duly considered are
overruled.
Deferred for later consideration to a
City Council meeting to be held on the
_ day of ,2005, next at
6:30 p.m. in the Public Library
Auditorium, with jurisdiction retained for
further consideration and action at the
adjourned meeting.
Abandoned.
Passed, adopted and approved this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
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Buol moved that the rules be reinstated limiting
discussion to Council. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation:
Rick Dickinson, Executive Director of the
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, to
present the GDDC quarterly report, presented
and read.
Rick Dickinson thanked the Council and staff
for their support during these ten years of his
employment and specifically noted various
programs to market Dubuque.
Buol moved to receive and file the report.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Bricktown liquor License Renewal: City
Manager transmitting information regarding the
number of calls for service for Bricktown and
recommending approval of a six month liquor
license, presented and read. Buol moved to
receive and file the communication and approve
a one year liquor license. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 267-05
Whereas, an application for a Liquor License
had been submitted to this Council for approval
and the same have been examined and
approved; and
Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such
applicant 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 applicant a Liquor
License.
CLASS "C" BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
Cooper Management LLC Stonewall Lounge
/Bricktown+ (Sunday Sales) 299 Main Street
Passed, approved and adopted this 6th day of
June, 2005.
Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest: Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Demolition Related to Downtown School:
Historic Preservation Commission applauding
the efforts of City staff to provide options to
demolition of historic structures related to
development of the downtown school and
requesting that City Council direct the School
Board to refrain from the demolition of buildings
and to use available surface parking in the area
of the downtown school site, presented and
read. Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Buol. Motion
carried 4-0 with Nicholson temporarily out of the
room.
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste
Agency (First Reading May 16, 2005): City
Manager recommending that the second reading
of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste
Agency's rezoning request be postponed until
additional information can be obtained and an
Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located on Highway 20 West
from AG Agricultural District to LI Light Industrial
District, presented and read. Michalski moved
to table this until additional information is
obtained. Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 4-
o with Nicholson temporarily out of the room.
Sidewalk Cafe Ordinance: City Manager
recommending approval of a revision to the
sidewalk 'cafe ordinance to require a four foot
minimum width of unobstructed sidewalk with a
straight travel path to increase room for
physically challenged persons and further
recommending that anchored fencing no longer
be allowed, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 5-0.
Scott Neuwoehner of Bricktown, spoke
requesting consideration for a special setup of
delineated serving areas which would allow
consideration for their protruding light poles.
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 41 Streets,
Sidewalks and Other Public Places of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances, presented and
read. Buol moved that this be considered the
first reading of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Michalski. Motion carried 5-0.
Northend Wrecking: City Manager submitting
an update on enforcement issues at Northend
Wrecking and letters from Attorney Joseph J.
Bitter on behalf of Roger Kunde requesting to
lease property if it is not available to buy,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 4-1 with
Cline voting Nay.
City Council Strategic Planning - Fiscal Year
2007: City Manager requesting City Council
approval of proposed dates for the Fiscal Year
2007 strategic planning sessions, upon
consensus stated that the dates of September
7th & 8th are the best for the Council Members
present.
Best Development Award: City Manager
advising that the City has received a Best
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Development Award for the America's River
Project and requesting that a representative be
named to receive the award, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and named Council Member
Michalski to attend the Award Ceremony
accompanied by Planning Services Manager
Laura Carstens. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
Barry A. Lindahl Recognition: City Manager
advising that Corporation Counsel Barry A.
Lindahl has been selected to be a speaker at the
Iowa State Bar Association Annual Meeting,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
congratulated Mr. Lindahl. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Michalski stated that there is an increase in
vehicle accidents downtown with drivers using
cellphones.
PUBLIC INPUT
Roger Kunde of Northend Wrecking, spoke
thanking the Council Members for visiting his
business and inviting others. He mentioned he
would like still like to buy the nearby property but
could understand if the City would lease it.
At 7:56 P.M. Michalski moved to go Closed
Session re: Pending Litigation and Property
Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1 )(c)U) 2005 Code of
Iowa. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
5-0.
At 8:23 P.M. Council reconvened Regular
Session stating that Staff had been given proper
direction.
There being no further business, Michalski
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at
8:24 P.M.
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DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Special Session, June 13,2005
Council met in Special Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Connors, Council
Members Buol, Cline, Markham, Michalski, City
Manager Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel
Lindahl
Absent: Mayor Duggan, Council Member
Nicholson
Mayor Pro-Tem Markham read the call and
stated this is a special session of the City
Council called for the purpose of discussing the
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update from
Lane Kendig, Inc.
Lane Kendig, Lane Kendig, Inc., outlined the
purpose of the work session and requested each
of the Council Members to complete the two-
step Dubuque Community Preference Survey.
Upon completion of the survey the results were
tabulated and discussed.
Kim Mickelson, Lane Kendig, Inc. explained
that she was primarily working on a critique of
the current ordinance and that the results of her
study would be reviewed at a joint meeting of
the City Council, Zoning Advisory Commission
and Citizens Advisory Committee that is
currently scheduled for July 25, 2005. Council
discussed various issues with the current
ordinance and points they would like to see
addressed.
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City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session, June 20, 2005
Council met in regular session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham,
Nicholson, City Manager Van
Corporation Counsel Lindahl.
Members
Michalski,
Milligen,
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a regular session called for the purpose of acting
upon such matters which may properly come
before the Council.
Invocation was given by Rev. Nancy Bickel,
Pastor of the First. Congregational United
Church of Christ.
Presentations:
Presentation of the "Employer of the Year"
Plaque from the American Legion for Employer
Support of the Guard and Reserve, presented
by American Legion Commander John Galle.
Presentation of 2005 Ken Kringle Historic
Preservation Award from the Historic
Preservation Commission for City Council's
Commitment to Historic Preservation by the
Chair of the Historic Preservation Commission
Dave Stuart.
Presentation of the 2005 Best Development
Award from 1,000 Friends of Iowa for the
America's River Project, presented by Planning
Services Manager Laura Carstens.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport
Commission of 5/2; City Council of 6/6 and 6/13;
Human Rights Commission of 5/9; Zoning
Advisory Commission 6/1; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 5/26, presented and read. Buol
moved that the minutes be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Proofs of publication of City Council
Proceedings of May 16, 2005 and List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for month ending
April 30, 2005, 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
April 30, 2005, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
7-0.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Robert R. Butler, Sr. f
or property damage; Lynn Lang for vehicle
damage; Jeffrey W. Robbins for property
damage; Jill R. Seymour for property damage,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communications be received and filed and
referred to the Legal Department for
investigation and report. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
City Solicitor recommending settlement in the
claim of Shawn & Celethia Baldwin, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed and concurred and
Finance Director to issue proper payment.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 5-0.
Eagle Valley Site Acquisition Project: City
Manager recommending approval of a
publication of combined notice of finding of no
significant impact on the environment and notice
of intent to request release of funds for the
Eagle Valley Site Acquisition Project, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 268-05
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
EAGLE VALLEY SITE ACQUISION 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 Eagle Valley Site Acquisition 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
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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 Eagle Valley Site
Acquisition Project and to make the
Environmental Review Record for said project
available for public inspection and comment until
5:00 pm on July 11, 2005. Such notice shall be
in the form of Exhibit "N attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
Section 2. That the environmental review
record for the project shall be placed on file in
the Office of the City Clerk where said record
may be examined and copied by any interested
party.
Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development fifteen (15) days after
publication of appropriate notice a Request for
Release of Funds to undertake the said project.
Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of
Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent to
assume the status of a responsible federal
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 20th day of
June 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Draft Preservation Easement for Dubuque
Shot Tower: City Manager recommending
approval of a draft conservation easement
agreement for preservation of the Dubuque Shot
Tower, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Exterior Storage Container Ordinance:
Communication from Bill Hendricks expressing
appreciation to the Council for repealing the
exterior storage container ordinance and
communication of the City Manager, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Northend Wrecking: Communication from
Richard Koob regarding. Northend Wrecking,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Heeb Street Retaining Wall: Communication
from Dean J. Konrardy regarding the Heeb
Street retaining wall and requesting a response,
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.
Deed of Sinclair Oil Property in Port of
Dubuque: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the deed of Sinclair Oil Property,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 269-05
ACCEPTING THE DEED TO CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA FROM
SINCLAIR OIL CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque entered into
an agreement with Sinclair Oil Corporation for
the purchase of the following described real
property in Dubuque County, Iowa:
Lot 1 of Lot 1, Lot 1 of Lot 2, Lot 1 of Lot 3, Lot 1
of Lot 4 and Lot 1 of Lot 5, all in Block 27, and
Lot 3, Lot 4, and Lot 4A in Block 17, all in
Dubuque Harbor Addition
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
Deed attached hereto from Sinclair Oil
Corporation.
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 20th day of
June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Sublease Agreement between Dubuque
Racing Association, L TD and Peninsula Gaming
Company, LLC: City Manager recommending
approval of the Extension of Sublease
Agreement between the Dubuque Racing
Association, L TD and Peninsula Gaming
Company, LLC, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved recommendation. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Iowa Department of Transportation: Notice'
from the Iowa Department of Transportation
regarding the condemnation of certain rights in
land for the improvement of Highway 20,
presented and read. Buol moved" that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Plat of Survey - Stierman Gardens: Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval
of the plat of survey of Stierman Gardens in
Dubuque County, Iowa, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 270-05
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF
SURVEY OF STIERMAN GARDENS IN
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City
Clerk a Plat of Survey of Stierman Gardens in
Dubuque County, Iowa; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been
examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission
and its approval endorsed there; and
Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been
examined by the City Council and they find that
it conforms to the statutes and ordinances
relating thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby waives
Article IV, Design and Improvement Standards
of the Subdivision Regulations, except Section
42-19, Blocks and Lots.
Section 2. That Section 42-19(b) of the
Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow Lot 1
to have 0 feet of frontage, where 50 feet of lot
frontage is required.
Section 3. That the Plat of Survey of Stierman
Gardens 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 20th day
of June 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
2004 Safe Schools Grant: City Manager
transmitting information about the submittal of a
Secure Our Schools Worksheet to the Office of
Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S.
Department of Justice, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
International Union of Operating Engineers:
City Manager recommending approval of a
tentative agreement with the International Union
of Operating Engineers, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 271-05
APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND THE
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING
ENGINEERS, LOCAL #758 AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
AGREEMENT
Whereas, the Sixty-Fifth General Assembly
adopted the Public Employment Relations Act,
Chapter 20, Code of Iowa; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is a public
employer within the meaning of Section 3 (1) of
the Public Employment Relations Act; and
Whereas, the International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local #758 is an employee
organization within the meaning of Section 3 (4)
of the Public Employment Relations Act; and
Whereas, the International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local #758, submitted a request to
bargain collectively on behalf of the employees
within its representation; and
Whereas, bargaining between the parties has
occurred and an agreement has been
concluded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the terms of the agreement be
approved and the Mayor authorized and directed
to sign the collective bargaining agreement.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Legislative Correspondence: Communication
to Senator Chuck Grassley, Senator Tom Harkin
and Representative Jim Nussle regarding
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funding of IA 32 (Southwest Arterial), presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed and approved letters.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
East Central Intergovernmental Association:
Communication to Kelley Deutmeyer, Executive
Director of East Central Intergovemmental
Association, advising that Economic
Development Director David Heiar would be the
City Manager's alternate on the ECIA Council,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Arts and Culture Grant Agreements: City
Manager recommending approval of FY 2005
Arts and Culture Grants for Special Projects to
Dubuque County Historical Society, Fly-By-Night
Productions, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra and
Dubuque Museum of Art, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved recom-
mendation. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried
7-0.
Council Member Michalski requested a
summary of the projects.
Indian Room Rest Room Renovation Project:
City Manager recommending acceptance of the
Indian Room Rest Room Renovation Project as
completed by Conlon Construction Company in
the final contract amount of $34,574.45,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 272-05
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
WHEREAS, the contract for the Indian Room
Rest Room Renovation Project has been
completed and the City Manager has examined
the work and filed his certificate stating that the
same has been completed according to the
terms of the contract, plans and specifications
and recommends its acceptance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
1. That the recommendation of the City
Manager be approved and that said
improvement be and the same is hereby
accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City
Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to
the contractor from the General Fund in amount
equal to the amount of his contract, less any
retained percentage provided for therein.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of
June, 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. 273-05
FINAL ESTIMATE
WHEREAS, the contract for the Indian Room
Rest Room Renovation Project has been
completed and the Engineer has submitted his
final estimate showing the cost thereof including
the cost of estimates, notices and inspection and
all miscellaneous costs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the cost of said improvement
is hereby determined to be $34,754.45, and the
said amount shall be paid from the General
Fund of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved an,d adopted this 20th day of
June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Tobacco Compliance - Civil Penalties for
Tobacco Permit Holder: City Manager
recommending acceptance and approval of the
Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement for
Paro Food Mart and the assessment of a $300
penalty for tobacco compliance violations,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Brownfields Public Information Meeting:
Notification of Public Information meeting on
Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 10:30 A.M. at the
Port of Dubuque cleanup site, the parking lot
east of the Diamond Jo Casino and south of the
Grand Harbor Resort, to review cleanup
activities associated with Port of Dubuque
Brownfields Redevelopment Project, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Business License Refunds: Request of
Dubuque Inn Corporation for a refund of their
liquor license in the amount of $633.75 and of
Michael's Bar-X for a refund in the amount of
$633.75, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communications be received and filed and
approved refunds. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Business Licenses:
Regular Session, June 20, 2005
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RESOLUTION NO. 274-05
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
Bartinis on Main St DM Sports Bar
253 Main St
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 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. 275-05
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.
16 RENEWALS
AW.N. Stop Mart Waseem Choudhry
1998 Jackson
Cooper Management
299 Main St
Diamond Jo. LLC
400 E. 3rd St
Dubuque
3270 Dodge St
Dubuque Discount
4110 Dodge St
Family Mart
3201 Central Av
Curtis Gerhard
2186 Central Av
Rainbo Oil Company
1401 Central Av
Rainbo Oil Company
2150 Twin Valley
Rainbo Oil Company
2255 Kerper Blvd
Rainbo Oil Company
2390 Central Av
Rainbo Oil Company
2320 Hwy 61
Rainbo Oil Company
4039 Pennsylvania
Rainbo Oil Company
2335 University Av
Beverly Miller
2745 Dodge St
Lee Potter Sr
408 W Locust St
Bricktown
Diamond Jo Casino
Dubuque Discount Gas # 3
Discount Gas
Dubuque Discount Gas
Gas
Family Mart, Inc
Knickers Saloon
Kwik Stop
Kwik Stop
Kwik Stop
Kwik Stop
Kwik Stop
Kwik Stop
Kwik Stop
Sid's Beverage
West Locust Mart
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 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. 276-05
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 "B" BEER (5 - DAY SPECIAL EVENT)
Rotary Club of Dubuque Rotary Club
\Alliant Amphitheater
CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT
Dubuque Discount Gas Inc Dubuque Discount
Gas # 3+(Sunday Sale) 3270 Dodge St
Rainbo Oil Company Kwik Stop Food Mart+
(Sunday Sale) 1401 Central Av
Hartig Drug Co. Inc. Hartig Drug Company
#2+(Sunday Sale) 157 Locust St
Hy-Vee Inc. Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits+
(Sunday Sale) 3500 Dodge St "A"
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 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. 277-05
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 "C" BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
SMG Food & Beverage LLC Five Flags
Center+(Sunday Sale) 405 Main St
Diamond Jo LLC Diamond Jo Casino-
Portside+(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) 400 E. 3rd St
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Toreros Toreros+
(Sunday Sale) Pennsylvania
American Legion Post # 6 American Legion #
6+(Sunday Sale) Delhi St
Applebee's Corps Applebee's Grill/Bar+
(Sunday Sale) 1395 Associates Dr
CLASS "B" WINE PERMIT
Hy-Vee Inc. Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits
3500 Dodge "An
Hartig Drug Co. Hartig Drug # 2
157 Locust St
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 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
Vacating Petition: City Manager recom-
mending that a public hearing be set for July 5,
2005 to consider a request from Nathan Boyes
to vacate a sanitary sewer easement over Lot 29
Emerald Acres No. 2 in the City of Dubuque,
presented and read. Markham moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 278-05
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
INTEREST AND VACATE SANITARY SEWER
EASEMENT OVER PART OF LOT 29
EMERALD ACRES NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, Nathan Boyes is the current owner
of Lot 29 Emerald Acres No.2; and
Whereas, a sanitary sewer easement is
currently platted on said lot; and
Whereas, Nathan Boyes has petitioned to
vacate a portion of the easement in said lot.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to
dispose of its interest and vacate a portion of a
sanitary sewer easement over Lot 29 Emerald
Acres NO.2 in the City of Dubuque, as shown on
the attached Exhibit A.
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to cause a notice of
intent to be published as prescribed under
Section 364.7 Code of Iowa, 1999 or amended.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution
and set it for public hearing on 7/5/05 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.
Comiskey Park Tennis Court I Skate Park
Project: City Manager recommending initiation
of the public bidding process for the Comiskey
Park Tennis Court I Skate Park Project and that
a public hearing be set for July 18, 2005,
presented and read. Markham moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 279-05
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 Comiskey
Park Tennis Court/Skate Park Project, in the
estimated amount of $65,000, are hereby
approved and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk, for public inspection.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 280-05
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 Comiskey Park Tennis Court/Skate Park
Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, that on the 18th day of July,
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 20th day
of June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
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Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 281-05
ORDERING BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Comiskey Park Tennis Court/Skate
Park 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 7th day of July, 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 July, 2005.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Tri-State Industries: City Manager
recommending Council approval to set a public
hearing for July 5, 2005 to dispose of Lot 3 of
Dubuque Industrial Center West 3rd Addition. to
Heller Family Realty Co. for construction of a
50,000 square foot building for Tri-State
Industries, presented and read. Markham moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 282-05
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF
AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY IN THE
DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST BY
SALE TO THE HELLER FAMILY REALTY
COMPANY, LLC PURSUANT TO A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) is
the owner of the following real property (the
Property), as shown on the Exhibit attached
hereto consisting of 5.57 acres, more or less,
the legal description of which is
Lot 3 of Dubuque Industrial
Center West 3rd Addition; and
WHEREAS, City and the Heller Family Realty
Company, LLC (Company) have entered into a
Development Agreement, subject to the
approval of the City Council, a copy of which is
on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall,
50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa pursuant to
which City will sell the Property to Company;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has tentatively
determined that it would be in the best interests
of City to approve the Development Agreement,
including conveyance of the Property to
Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque intends to
dispose of its interest in the foregoing-described
property to the Heller Family Realty Company,
LLC.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to cause this Resolution and a
notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa
Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing on City's
intent to dispose of the foregoing-described
Property, to be held on the 5th day of July, 2005,
at 6:30 p.m. at the Carnegie-Stout Public Library
Auditorium, 360 W. 11th Street, Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council
regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Park and Recreation Commission (Three 3-
year terms through 6/30/08 - terms of
Blocklinger, Daykin and Schrobilgen)
Applicants: Tom Blocklinger, Evelyn Nadeau,
Matthew Lundh, Richard Vorwald Evelyn
Nadeau and Richard Vorwald spoke requesting
consideration for appointment.
TV Cable Community Teleprogramming
Commission (One vacant 3-year term through
6/30/06, one vacant 3-year term through
3/30/07, three 3-year terms through 6/30/08 -
terms of Everist, Hoverman and one vacant)
Applicants: Pauline J. Maloney Pauline
Maloney spoke requesting consideration for
appointment.
Zoning Advisory Commission (Three 3-year
terms through 7/1/08 - terms of Christ, Schiltz
and Smith) Applicants: Martha E. Christ,
Richard J. Schiltz, Ron Smith No one spoke.
Appointments to the following Boards /
Commissions:
Electrical Code Board (Five 3-year terms
through 5/21/08 - Terms of Dixon, Hammel,
Pfohl, Pregler, Reiss) Applicants: James Dixon,
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Elaine Reiss Michalski moved that James
Dixon and Elaine Reiss be reappointed to terms
that will expire 7/1/08. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Historic Preservation Commission (Three 3-
year terms through 7/1/08 - Langworthy District
[Mozena], Architect/At-Large [Wand], and Old
Main District [Berzins] Applicants: Christopher
Wand, Mirdza Erika Berzins Markham moved
that Christopher Wand and Mirdza Erika Berzins
be reappointed to terms that will expire 7/1/08.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
(One 3-year term through 7/1/08 - Term of
Spielman) Applicant: Charles Spielman
Markham moved that Charles Spielman be
reappointed to a term that will expire 7/1/08.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Library Board of Trustees (Five 4-year terms
through 7/1/09 - Felderman, Shubatt, Smith,
Strom, Tully) Applicants: Diann Guns, Beverly
Kolz, Michael Shubatt, Kristin Smith
Michalski moved that appointments to this
Board be tabled. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Michalski moved to suspend the rules to allow
anyone present to address the Council.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 6-0 with
Nicholson briefly out of the room.
2635/2641 University Avenue - Request to
Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of
hearing to consider rezoning property located at
2635/2641 University Avenue from R-1 Single-
Family Residential District and R-2 Two-Family
Residential District to R-3 Moderate Density
Multi-Family Residential District as requested by
Paul Papin and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval; Communication of
Vickie Hess submitting a petition with 36 names
of neighbors objecting to the proposed rezoning
of 2635/2641 University Avenue, citing heavier
traffic and unsafe conditions and an Ordinance
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of
the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
reclassifying hereinafter described property
located at 2635/2641 University Avenue from R-
1 Single-Family Residential District and R-2
Two-Family Residential District to R-3 Moderate
Density Multi-Family Residential District,
presented and read.
Mr. Papin spoke stating he wanted to improve
this property.
Vickie Hess, 2661 University, spoke objecting
to the proposed rezoning stating no one knows
exactly what will be built there and a larger multi-
plex would be detrimental to the residential
neighborhood. Sue Faulkner, 2665 University;
Beth Williams, 2645 University; Audrey Yarnell,
2653 University, and Sydney Johnson, 2666
Beverly, all spoke objecting to the proposed
rezoning because of increased density and
traffic. Nicholson moved to table action on this
rezoning and directed Staff to work with Mr.
Papin. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried
7-0.
601 Garfield Avenue - Request to Rezone:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 601
Garfield Avenue from R-3 Moderate Density
Multi-Family Residential District to OR Office
Residential District as requested by Scott
Potter/Davis Place 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 7-0.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 601 Garfield
Avenue from R-3 Moderate Density Multi-Family
Residential District to OR Office Residential
District, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 38-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601
GARFIELD AVENUE FROM R-3 MODERATE
DENSITY 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
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
the hereinafter-described property from R-3
Moderate Density Multi-Family Residential
District to OR Office Residential District, to wit:
Lot 1 of Cook's Addition, and to the centerline
of the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of
June 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 24th day of June, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 6/24
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Lease Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Peninsula Gaming Company,
L.L.C.; Second Amendment to Amended and
Restated Lease Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Dubuque Racing Association,
Ltd.; Settlement Agreement between Peninsula
Gaming Company, L.L.C. and the City of
Dubuque: Proof of publication on notice of
hearing to consider approval of a lease
agreement between the City of Dubuque and
Peninsula Gaming Company, L.L.C. and the
Second Amendment to Amended and Restated
Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque
and Dubuque Racing Association and City
Manager recommending approval and City
Manager recommending approval of a
Settlement Agreement between Peninsula
Gaming Company, L.L.C. and the City of
Dubuque, presented and read. Cline moved
that the proof and communications be received
and filed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 283-05
DISPOSING OF AN INTEREST IN REAL
PROPERTY BY AMENDMENT TO LEASE
WITH DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION,
LTD.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City)
owns certain real property which is leased to
Dubuque Racing Association, L TD
(Association), pursuant to an Amended and
Restated Lease Agreement dated March 31,
2004, which includes Part B - Ground Lease For
Parking And Dock Facilities In Ice Harbor For
Riverboat Gambling; and
Whereas, City and Association now desire to
amend the Amended and Restated Lease
Agreement as set forth in the attached Second
Amendment, which among other matters,
extends the term of the Lease for Parking and
Dock Facilities from December 31, 2008 to
December 31, 2018; and
Whereas, on June 20, 2005, the City Council
pursuant to notice published as required by law
held a public hearing on its intent to dispose of
the foregoing interest in real property and
overruled all objections thereto; and
Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the
best interests of the City of Dubuque to approve
the Second Amendment to Amended and
Restated Lease Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, approves the disposition of the
City's interest in the foregoing-described real
property pursuant to the Second Amendment to
Amended and Restated Lease Agreement
between City and Association attached hereto.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 284-05
DISPOSING OF AN INTEREST IN REAL
PROPERTY BY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
PENINSULA GAMING COMPANY, L.L.C.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) owns
certain real property in the Ice Harbor, described
as follows:
The patio area (Parcel B) as shown on Exhibit A
attached hereto, legally described as a part of Lot
6 of Ice Harbor Development, according to the
recorded plat thereof;
And
Whereas, City has negotiated a Lease
Agreement for such property with Peninsula
Gaming Company, L.L.C. (Peninsula), a copy of
which Lease Agreement is now on file at the
Office of City Clerk, City Hall, 50 West 13th Street,
Dubuque IA 52001-4864; and
Whereas, the Lease Agreement also grants
certain parking privileges to Peninsula for Parking
Lots 1 and 2 shown on Exhibit A; and
Whereas, the Lease Agreement also provides
for the future disposition of the City's interest in Lot
2 of Adams Company 2nd Addition pursuant to an
exchange of real property with Peninsula; and
Whereas, on June 20, 2005, the City Council
pursuant to notice published as required by law
held a public hearing on its intent to dispose of the
foregoing interest in real property and overruled all
objections thereto;
Whereas, the City Council has determined that it
is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque to
approve the Lease Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The City of Dubuque, Iowa, approves
the disposition of its interest in the foregoing-
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described real property by Lease Agreement
between City and Peninsula.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of
June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
1501 West 32nd Street - Request to Rezone:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 1501 West
32nd Street from AG Agricultural District to R-1
Single-Family Residential District as requested
by Luksetich Spahn Development/Paul and
Bernice Ehrlich 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.
Brian Kane, Attorney for the applicant, stated
this development is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and traffic issues will be
dealt with during the platting of the proposed
single family lots.
Paul Uhlrich, 489 Olympic Heights, spoke
stating he was not against the rezoning but does
object to the narrow Olympic Heights Road
being used as an access to this large
development.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 1501 West 32nd
Street from AG Agricultural District to R-1
Single-Family Residential District, presented and
read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 39-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 W 32ND
STREET FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-1
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
the hereinafter-described property from AG
Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family
Residential District, to wit:
Lot 1 of 1 of 1 of 1 Fred Ehrlich's Place, Balance
SW K SW ~, Section 11, T89N, R2E and Lot 1
~1~1~1~1~1~1~1~1~1~1SE
1/4 , SW ~ Section 11, T89N, R2E, and to the
centerline of the adjoining public right-of-way, all
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 24th day of June, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 6/24
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it'is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
4310 Asbury Road - Request to Rezone:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 4310
Asbury Road from AG Agricultural District to C-3
General Commercial District as requested by
Kevin and Nancy Conlon and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval, presented
and read. Buol moved that the proof arid
communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Kevin Conlon, 18710 Homestead Lane, spoke
clarifying his request for rezoning, stating that all
surrounding property was currently zoned C-3.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 4310 Asbury Road
from AG Agricultural District to C-3 General
Commercial District, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 40-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4310
ASBURY ROAD FROM AG AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
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the hereinafter-described property from AG
Agricultural District to C-3 General Commercial
District, to wit:
Lot 2-1-1-1-1-1 SW ~ SW ~ Section 16, T89N,
R2E, and to the centerline of the adjoining public
right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 24th day of June, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 6/24
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
2011/2015 Radford Road - Request to
Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of
hearing to consider rezoning property located at
2011/2015 Radford Road from R-1 Single-
Family Residential District to C-2 Neighborhood
Shopping Center District 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.
Patricia Scott, 2015 Radford, spoke stating
she is buying this property. for investment
purposes.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 2011/2015
Radford Road from R-1 Single-Family
Residential District to C-2 Neighborhood
Shopping Center District, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 41-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2011 AND
2015 RADFORD ROAD FROM R-1 SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO OC
OFFICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
the hereinafter-described property from R-1
Single-F amily Residential District to OC Office
Commercial District, to wit:
Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Siegert Farms No.2, and to the
centerline of the adjoining public right-of-way, all
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law. .
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 24th day of June, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 6/24
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Bergfeld Recreation Area Development:
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on
plans and specifications and notice to bidders on
the receipt of bids, and City Manager
recommending award of the contract to Drew
Cook and Sons Excavating in the amount of
$469,524.60, presented and read. Cline moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 285-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 16th day of May, 2005, plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the Bergfeld Recreation Area
Development 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:
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That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 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. 286-05
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Bergfeld
Recreation Development Project pursuant to
Resolution No. 222-05, and notice to bidders
published in a newspaper published in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, on the 20th day of May,
2005.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 9th day of June, 2005, and it
has been determined that the bid of Drew Cook
and Sons Excavating in the amount of
$469,524.60 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 Drew Cook and Sons Excavating,
and the Manager be and is hereby directed to
execute a contract on behalf of the City of
Dubuque for the complete performance of the
work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractor's bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Industrial Center West - Third
Addition - Contract B: Proofs of publication on
notice of hearing on plans and specifications
and notice to bidders on the receipt of bids, and
City Manager recommending award of the
contract for the Dubuque Industrial Center West
- Third Addition - Contract B to Horsfield
Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$2,299,055.55, presented and read. Markham
moved that the proofs and communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 287-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 11 th day of May, 2005, plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the Dubuque Industrial Center West 3rd
Addition/Contract B - Paving, Drainage, and
Utilities 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 CTY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, adopted and'approved this 20th day
of June, 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. 288-05
AWARDING CONTRACT
Whereas, sealed proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Dubuque
Industrial Center West 3rd Addition/Contract B -
Paving, Drainage, and Utilities Project pursuant
to Resolution No. 225-05 and notice to bidders
published in a newspaper published in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa on the 17th day of May, 2005.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 9th day of June, 2005, and it
has been determined that the bid of Horsfield
Construction, Inc. of Epworth, Iowa in the
amount of $2,299,055.55 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 Horsfield Construction, Inc.,
subject to the concurrence by the Iowa
Department of Transportation, and the Manager
be and is hereby directed to execute a contract
on behalf of the City of Dubuque for the
complete performance of the work.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That upon the signing of said contract and the
approval of the contractor's bond, the City
Treasurer is authorized and instructed to return
the bid deposits of the unsuccessful bidders.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
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Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Cline. 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
Dubuque County Extension Director:
Communication from Nancy Everman, Dubuque
County Extension Director, requesting to
address the Council regarding Dubuque County
Extension programming within the City and
County, presented and read.
Ms. Nancy Everman spoke of their active
programs within the City.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
Dubuque Health and Fitness: Communication
from Jean Daoud, President of Dubuque Health
and Fitness, requesting to make a brief
information presentation to the City Council.
Jean Daoud, 396 Moore Heights, spoke of
Dubuque Health and Fitness. Michalski moved
to receive and file the communication and refer
to the City Manager. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Chaplain Schmitt: Communication from Walter
A. Pregler regarding relocation of the Chaplain
Schmitt memorial, presented and read.
Michalski moved to receive and file the
communication and refer to the City Manager.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
4616 Asbury Road Request to Rezone -
Tabled on 2/21/05 & 3/7/05:
Mayor Duggan turned the meeting over to
Mayor Pro-Tem Connors due to possible conflict
of interest.
Buol moved that the following be removed
from the table. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 6-0.
Communication of Chuck Nauman
requesting that his rezoning request for 4616
Asbury Road be added to this Agenda;
Consideration of rezoning property located at
4616 Asbury Road from AG Agricultural District
to C-3 General Commercial District as requested
by Chuck Nauman/Maxine Roussel and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval;
Communication from Timothy J. Quagliano
clarifying his position on rezoning of land located
at 4616 Asbury Road and Communication from
Tim Quagliano regarding the proposed rezoning
and access to the parcel of property to be
rezoned, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0.
Chuck Nauman spoke clarifying his request for
the rezoning.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 4616 Asbury Road
from AG Agricultural District to C-3 General
Commercial District, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 42-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4616
ASBURY ROAD FROM AG AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT TO C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT '
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning
Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying
the hereinafter-described property from AG
Agricultural District to' C-3 General Commercial
District, to wit:
Lot 1 of 2 of 1 SW Y. SW Y. Section 16, T89N,
R2E, and to the centerline of the adjoining public
right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon publication, as provided by
law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of
June 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 24th day of June, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 6/24
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. 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 returned and took control of the
meeting.
Bergfeld Farm Rezoning: Communication from
Tom Bitter, representing Allen Lex, Lloyd Steffen
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and Elaine White, regarding the Bergfeld Farm
rezoning, presented and read. Cline moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0 with
Nicholson temporarily out of the room.
Final Plat - Furuseth's Sixth Subdivision: City
Manager recommending approval of the final
plat of Furuseth's Sixth Subdivision located in
Dubuque County, Iowa, presented and read.
Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 6-0 with Nicholson temporarily
out of the room.
RESOLUTION NO. 289-05
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF FURUSETHS' SIXTH SUBDIVISION IN
DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City
Clerk a final plat of Furuseth's Sixth Subdivision;
and
Whereas, the Final Plat of Furuseth's Sixth
Subdivision provides 40 feet of frontage for Lot
15, where 50 feet is required, and that Lots 23
and 25 are double frontage lots, where such lots
are prohibited unless one frontage is an arterial
street without access rights, as required by
Section 42-19(b) of the Subdivision Regulations;
and
Whereas, the preliminary plat has been
examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission
and has its approval endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said final plat has been examined by
the City Council and they find that it conforms to
the statutes and ordinances relating thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby waives
Article IV, Design and Improvement Standards
of the Subdivision Regulations, except Section
42-19, Blocks and Lots.
Section 2. The Final Plat Furuseth's Sixth
Subdivision provides 40 feet of frontage for Lot
15, where 50 feet is required, and that Lots 23
and 25 are double frontage lots, where such lots
are prohibited unless one frontage is an arterial
street without access rights, as required by
Section 42-19(b) of the Subdivision Regulations
Section 3. That the Final Plat of Furuseth's
Sixth Subdivision is hereby approved and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to endorse the approval of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, upon said final plat, provided
the owners of said property herein named,
execute their written acceptance hereto attached
agreeing:
a) To construct street improvements and
storm sewers in accordance with improvement
plans approved by Dubuque County and
certified upon completion by a professional
engineer licensed by the State of Iowa.
b) To maintain the street improvements and
storm sewers constructed as part of Furuseth's
Sixth Subdivision until such time as a
homeowners association is formed and is
responsible for maintenance of the same.
Section 4. That in the event Leslie I. and
Patricia F. Furuseth fail to execute the
acceptance within 180 days after the date of this
Resolution, the provisions hereof shall be null
and void and the approval of the plat shall not be
effective.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
ACCEPTANCE OF RESOLUTION NO. 289-05
We, the undersigned, Leslie I. "and Patricia F.
Furuseth, having read the terms and conditions
of the Resolution No. 289-05 and being familiar
with the conditions thereof, hereby accept this
same and agree to the conditions required
therein.
Dated in Dubuque, Iowa this day 20th of June
2005.
Isl Leslie I. Furuseth
Isl Patricia F. Furuseth
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0 with
Nicholson temporarily out of the room.
Purchase of Property - 409 Burch Street: City
Manager recommending that the property at 409
Burch Street be declared a public nuisance and
the City begin steps to acquire the property and
Corporation Counsel providing background
information on property at 409 Burch St.,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 290-05
ESTABLISHING THE FAIR MARKET VALUE
OF REAL PROPERTY AT 409 BURCH
STREET, DUBUQUE, IOWA, OWNED BY
JOHN WHITE
Whereas, John White (Owner) is the owner of
the real property at 409 Burch Street legally
described as follows (the Property):
Lot 4 in Geo. B. Burch's Subdivision in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded
plat thereof;
And
Whereas, the City Council finds that the
Property constitutes a public nuisance; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque (City) intends
to acquire the Property for the purpose of
abating the public nuisance as authorized by
Iowa Code ~ 364.12A; and
Whereas, Iowa law requires that City must
make a good faith effort to negotiate with Owner
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to purchase the Property before proceeding with
condemnation; and
Whereas, City may not make an offer to
purchase the Property which is less than the fair
market value City has established for the
Property; and
Whereas, City has caused an appraisal of the
Property to be made and the appraised value of
the Property is $21,000.00; and
Whereas.. the City Council now desires to
establish the fair market value of the Property,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Property at 409 Burch Street is hereby
declared to be a public nuisance.
2. The fair market value of the Property is
hereby established to be $21,000,00.
3. The City Manager and the Corporation
Counsel are hereby authorized to commence
negotiations with Owner of the Property and any
other interested parties for the purchase of the
Property for a purchase price which is not less
than the fair market value established by this
Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Sidewalk Cafe Ordinance (First Reading on
June 6, 2005): Communication of Public Health
Specialist submitting additional Sidewalk Cafe
information, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 41 Streets,
Sidewalks and Other Public Places of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances, said Ordinance
having been presented and read at the Council
Meeting of 6/6/05, now presented for further
action.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 43-05
AMENDING CHAPTER 41 STREETS,
SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 41 of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as
follows:
Sec. 41-182 (a) is amended to read as follows:
A sidewalk cafe area shall not extend onto the
sidewalk in a manner that will not allow a
minimum of four feet (4') of unobstructed
sidewalk adjacent to the street for pedestrian
use.
Sec. 41-182 (d) is amended to read as follows:
Any table, chairs, and other items that are used
outdoors shall be secured within the sidewalk
cafe area at the end of each day's operation of
the sidewalk cafe area so that they are unusable
and do not block or obstruct emergency exits
from any building,
Sec. 41-185 (d) is amended to read as follows:
The operation of the sidewalk cafe shall not
obstruct the pedestrian right of way adjacent to
the sidewalk cafe area. No sidewalk cafe
furniture or barricade shall be placed closer than
four feet (4') to a street, light pole, meter pole or
other infrastructure so as to create an
unobstructed route of less than four feet (4') in
width. The sidewalk cafe shall be enclosed by a
barricade not less than thirty (30") inches high
and not more than forty (40") inches high. A
sidewalk cafe shall remain within the approved
boundaries of the sidewalk cafe area as shown
on the restaurant owner's application.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day
of June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 24th day of June, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t 6/24
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
National and Burlington Streets - Stop Signs:
City Manager recommending approval of the
installation of a stop sign for westbound traffic
on National Street at its intersection with
Burlington Street in response to a citizen request
but not recommending any changes for the
intersection of National Street and Muscatine
Street, presented and read, Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors, Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by
modifying Subsection (b) of Section 32-214
thereof providing for the addition of a stop sign
on National Street at Burlington Street,
presented and read.
ORDINANCE NO. 44-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, BY MODIFYING SUBSECTION (b) OF
264
Regular Session, June 20, 2005
SECTION 32-214 THEREOF PROVIDING FOR
THE ADDITION OF A STOP SIGN ON
NATIONAL STREET AT BURLINGTON
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 adding
National Street and Burlington Street to
Subsection (b) of Section 32-214 thereof as
follows:
Sec. 32-214. Stop Intersections.
(b)
* * *
WESTBOUND
National Street and Burlington Street
Passed, approved, and adopted this 20th day
of June, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 24th day of June, 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 Connors. Motion
carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Work Session for Update of Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance: City Manager
recommending selection of date and time for a
Work Session for an update of the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and set the date of the Work
Session for 8/8/05 at 5:30 P.M. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council Member Michalski reported that Tara
Nelson and Matt Cornwall received the
CommUNITY Award at the recent Diversity
Conference.
PUBLIC INPUT
Sr. Mary Patricia Conlon, Administrator of
Ecumenical Towers, spoke of concerns with the
traffic patterns on Sixth Street.
There being no further business, Nicholson
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at
8:48 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider
City Clerk
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Special Session, June 27, 2005
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OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
Special Session, June 27, 2005
Council met at 5:15 p.m., City Hall Conference
Room B
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, City Manager Van Milligen
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this
was a Special Session of the City Council called
for the purpose of conducting a closed session
in accordance with Chapter 21.5(1)(i) of the
Code of Iowa.
Council moved into Closed Session in
accordance with Ch. 21.5 1 (i) 2003 Code of
Iowa, to evaluate the professional competency
of an individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered
when necessary to prevent needless and or
irreparable injury to that individual's reputation
and that individual has requested a Closed
Session.
City Manager Van Milligen left the Closed
Session at 6:00 p.m.
Council reconvened in Regular Session at
6:07 p.m., indicating the evaluation had been
completed.
There being no further business, Connors
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at
6:07 p.m.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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