2005 August Council Proceedings
Regular Session, August 1, 2005
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Regular Session, August 1,2005
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson,
City Manager Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel
Lindahl
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a regular session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing such matters which
may properly come before the Council.
Invocation was given by Loren Hirschy, Senior
Pastor, Word of Life Church.
Proclamation: Responsible Gaming Education
Week (August 1 - 5, 2005) received by Shannon
Gaherty and Carrie Tedore
AppointmenVSwearing In of City Council
Member for the Second Ward - Applicants: Roy
D. Buol and Andrew Koons.
Council vote: Cline voted for Buol; Connors
voted for Buol; Duggan voted for Buol;
Markham voted for Buol; Michalski voted for
Buol; Nicholson voted for Buol. Therefore, Roy
D. Buol was appointed to fill the vacancy on the
Council caused by his resignation. He was
sworn in as Council Member for the Second
Ward until the November election.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 5/24;
City Council of 7/18; Housing Commission of
6/25; Park and Recreation Commission of 7/12;
Zoning Advisory Commission of 7/6, presented
and read. Michalski moved that the minutes be
received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Proof of publication of City Council
Proceedings of July 5, 2005, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the proof be received
and filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7-0.
Printed City Council Proceedings for April,
2005, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the proceedings be received and filed and
approved as printed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
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Notice of Claims/Suits: Clarence Annbruster
(for son Richard Kremer) for personal injury;
Daniel FairchildrTeresa Boxleiter for property
damage; Brendan Forrest for vehicle damage;
Interstate Power and Light for property damage;
Mark Stone for vehicle damage; Mary
Weidenbacher for property damage; Federal
National Mortgage Association vs. City of
Dubuque, et ai, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the claims and suits be received and
filed and referred to Legal for investigation.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel advising that the
following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the
Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Gregory A.
Carew for personal injury; Barbara M. Deppe for
vehicle damage; Daniel FairchildrTeresa
Boxleiter for property damage; Brendan Forrest
for vehicle damage; Interstate Power and Light
for property damage, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communications be
received and filed and concurred. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsei recommending settle-
ment of the claim of Mark Stone for vehicle
damage and directing Finance Department to
issue payment, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved recommendation and
Finance Department to issue payment.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending denial of
the claim of Yolanda Feldman-Brauer for
property damage, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed and recommendation approved. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
MCC Iowa LLC - Letter of Credit: City
Manager recommending approval of a Consent
to the Amendment to MCC Iowa LLC's Letter of
Credit from $100,000 to $25,000 pursuant to the
recently adopted Franchise Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and MCC iowa LLC,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed and
recommendation approved. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Purchase of Property: City Manager
recommending approval of the purchase of a
residential dwelling iocated at 775 West 32nd
Street as part of the acquisition program
associated with expansion of the West 32nd
Street detention basin, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
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Regular Session, August 1, 2005
RESOLUTION NO. 342-05
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISI-
TION OF REAL ESTATE lOCATED AT 775
WEST 32"0 STREET, IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE
Whereas, the City of Dubuque intends to
acquire certain properties located in the area
adjacent to the West 32"" Street detention basin
for purposes of stormwater mitigation activities
as recommended in the 2001 HDR "Drainage
Basin Master Plan;" and
Whereas, a purchase agreement has been
finalized with the owner of the twelfth 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 iegally
described property:
Lot 2 of South 231' of Lot 2 of 8 in Gillespie's
Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Iowa,
according to
the recorded plat thereof at the cost of One
Hundred, forty-eight thousand dollars ($148
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 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 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 1st d ay of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan. Mayor
Attest Jeanne Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Iowa Individuai Health Benefit Reinsurance
Assessment City Manager recommending
approval of the payment of the City's Iowa
Individual Health Benefit Reinsurance
Assessment amount of the $34,426.15,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed and
approved payment. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Engineering Contract Award - Iowa and
Locust Street Parking Ramps: City Manager
recommending approval to award a contract to
Desman Associates for engineering seNices for
restoration of the Locust and Iowa Street
Parking Ramps in an amount not to exceed
$98,000, presented and read. Michalski moved
that the communication be received and filed
and recommendation approved. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
2005 Curb Ramp Installation CDBG #1
Project: City Manager recommending
acceptance of the 2005 Curb Ramp Installation
CDBG #1 Project as completed by Perry
Construction in the final contract amount of
$18,020.55, presented and read. Michalski
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-
O.
RESOLUTION NO. 343-05
ACCEPTING THE 2005 CURB RAMP
INSTAllATION - CDBG PROJECT #1
Whereas, the contract for the 2005 Curb Ramp
Installation - CDBG Project #1 (the Project) has
been completed and the City Manager has
examined the work and fiied 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 Community Development Block
Grant Funds appropriation for the contract
amount in the amount of $18,020.55 less any
retained percentage provided for therein as
provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay
such retainage oniy in accordance with the
provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 344-05
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the construction contract for the
2005 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG Project #1
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 $20,723.63 and the
Regular Session, August 1, 2005
said amount shall be paid from the allocation
from the Fiscal Year 2005 Community
Development Block Grant Funds.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
2004 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project: City
Manager recommending acceptance of the 2004
Sanitary Sewer Lining Project as compieted by
Visu-Sewer Clean & Seai Company in the final
contract amount of $74,801.89, presented and
read. Michalski moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 345-05
ACCEPTING THE 2004
SANITARY SEWER LINING PROJECT
Whereas, the contract for the 2004 Sanitary
Sewer Lining 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 2004 Sanitary Sewer Lining Program
appropriation for the contract amount in the
amount of $74,801.89 less any retained
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 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 346-05
FINAL ESTIMATE
Whereas, the construction contract for the
2004 Sanitary Sewer Lining 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.
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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 $82,403.04 and the
said amount shall be paid from the allocation
from the Fiscal Year 2004 Sanitary Sewer Lining
Program appropriation of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Casino Hotel - Assignment of
Parking Use Agreement and Lease Agreement:
City Manager recommending approval of an
Assignment of the Parking Use Agreement
between the Dubuque Racing Association,
Dubuque Casino Hotel and the City of Dubuque
and an Assignment of the Lease Agreement
between Dubuque Casino Hotel and the City of
Dubuque to Dubuque Bank and Trust as
security for a loan that Dubuque Bank and Trust
has made to Dubuque Casino Hotel LLC,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed and
recommendation approved. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
2005 Justice Assistance Grant: City Manager
recommending approval and acceptance of the
2005 Justice Assistance Grant award in the
amount of $40,704, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and recommendation
approved. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7-0.
Quarterly Investment Report: City Manager
submitting the June 30, 2005 Quarterly
Investment Report, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
GFOA Certificate of Achievement: City
Manager advising that the City has received a
Certificate of Achievement Award from the
Government Finance Officers Association
(GFOA) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Airport Commission: City Council Member Dan
Nicholson submitting his resignation from the
Airport Commission effective immediately and
communication from Corporation Counsel Barry
Lindahl regarding City Council membership on
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the Airport Commission, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and accepted resignation,
with direction given to get Declaratory Ruling
from District Court. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
MCC Iowa LLC - Performance Bond: City
Manager recommending approval of the Form of
Performance Bond submitted by MCC Iowa LLC
as required by the Franchise Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and MCC Iowa
LLC, presented and read. Michaiski moved that
the communication be received and filed and
recommendation approved. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Iowa Department of Economic Development:
Communication from the Iowa Department of
Economic Development advising that the City's
HOME Investment Partnership program has
been amended by extending the completion
date and expanding the target area, as
requested by the City of Dubuque, presented
and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
City of Sageville Voluntary Annexation: Notice
from the City Development Board advising that
the Sageville Voluntary Annexation will be
considered at the City Development Board's
regular meeting on August 17, 2005, presented
and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
KeyLine Transit Bus Shelters: City Manager
recommending approval of the selection of
Brasco International, Inc. as the vendor for the
City to purchase three shelters for the downtown
trolley route and seven shelters for the KeyLine
fixed route for a total amount of $39,670,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
communication be received and filed and
recommendation approved. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Business Licenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 347-05
Whereas, applications for Beer Permas 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 PERMIT
Central Coast Hospitality Inc Panchero's
Mexican Grill+ (Sunday/Outdoor Sale)
4840 Asbury Rd
Passed, approved and adopted this 1 st day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 348-05
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
appiicants were inspected and found to comply
with the State Laws and all City Ordinances
relevant thereto and they have filed proper
bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Manager be authorized to cause to be
issued the following named applicants a Liquor
License.
CLASS "C" BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE
Shannon's Bar & Grill LLC Shannon's Bar+
(Sunday Sale) 521 E. 22nd St
Tri-State Golf Center Inc Tri-State Golf Center
+(Sunday/Outdoor Sale) 1095 Cedar Cross
SPECIAL CLASS "C" LIQUOR LICENSE
Choo Choo Charles Pizza & Ice Cream Choo
Choo Charles+(Sunday Sale) 1895 JFK. Rd
Bell Tower Productions Bell Tower Produc-
tion (Sunday Sale) 2728 Asbury Rd
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
August 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Flora Park Water System Project: City
Manager recommending initiation of the public
bidding process for the Flora Park Water System
Project and that a public hearing be set for
September 6, 2005, presented and read. Cline
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 349-05
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
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That the proposed plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimated cost for the Flora Park
Water System Project, in the estimated amount
of $94,000, are hereby approved and ordered
filed in the office of the City Cierk, for public
inspection.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 350-05
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 Flora Park Water System Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, that on the 6th day of
September, 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 1 st day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution setting
date of hearing on plans and specifications for
9/6/05 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in
the public library auditorium and direct the City
Clerk to publish notice in the manner prescribed
by law. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 351-05
ORDERING BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Flora Park Water System 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 18th day of August, 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 6th day of September,
2005.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Five Flags Center HVAC - Phase II Project:
City Manager recommending initiation of the
public bidding process for the Five Flags Center
HVAC - Phase II Project and that a public
hearing be set for September 6, 2005, presented
and read. Cline moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 352-05
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans, specifications, form
of contract and estimated cost for the Five Flags
Center HVAC, Phase II Project, in the estimated
amount of $110,000, are hereby approved and
ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk, for
public inspection.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 353-05
FIXING DATE OF HEARING
ON PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa has given its preliminary
approval on the proposed plans, specifications,
and form of contract and placed same on file in
the office of the City Clerk for pUblic inspection
of the Five Flags Center HVAC, Phase II
Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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DUBUQUE, IOWA, that on the 6th day of
September, 2005, a public hearing wiil 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 shail 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 1st day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resoiution and
set date of hearing on pians and specifications
for 9/6/05 at a meeting to commence at 6:30
P.M. in the public library auditorium and direct
the City Clerk to publish notice in the manner
prescribed by law. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 354-05
ORDERING BIDS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Five Flags Center HVAC Project,
Phase iI is hereby ordered to be advertised for
bids for construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount
of the security to accompany each bid shail be in
an amount which shail 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 shail not be
less than four days nor more than forty-five days
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on
the 18th day of August, 2005. Bids shail 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 6th day of September,
2005.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Third Street Overpass Decorative Railing
Instailation Project: City Manager recommending
initiation of the public bidding process for the
Third Street Overpass Decorative Railing
Instailation Project and that a pUblic hearing be
set for September 6, 2005, presented and read.
Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 355-05
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 Nowata
Street Reconstruction Project in the estimated
amount of $460,360.67 are hereby approved
and ordered filed in the office of the City Clerk
for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 356-05
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 Nowata Street Reconstruction 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 6th
day of September, 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 shail be not less
than four days nor more than twenty days prior
to the day fixed for its consideration. At the
hearing, any interested person may appear and
file objections to the proposed plans,
specifications, contract, or estimated cost of the
improvement.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Regular Session, August 1, 2005
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set public hearing for 9/6/05 at a meeting to
commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public library
auditorium and direct the City Clerk to publish
notice in the manner prescribed by law.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 357-05
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Third Street Overpass Decorative
Railing Project is hereby ordered to be
advertised for bids for construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, thatthe 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 25th day of August, 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 61h day of September,
2005.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1st day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Port of Dubuque Recognition Wall Project: City
Manager recommending initiation of the public
bidding process for the Port of Dubuque
Recognition Wall Project, approval of the names
and organizations that will be included in this
recognition and that a public hearing be set for
September 6, 2005, presented and read.
Michalski moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved names and
organizations. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 358-05
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 Port of
Dubuque Recognition Wall Project in the
estimated amount of $175,190.00 are hereby
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approved and ordered filed in the office of the
City Clerk for public inspection.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 359-05
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 Port of Dubuque Recognition Wall 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 6th
day of September, 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 1'1 day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution
and set public hearing for 9/6/05 at 6:30 P.M. in
the public library auditorium and direct the City
Clerk to publish notice in the manner prescribed
by law. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 360-05
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Port of Dubuque Recognition Wall
Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for
bids for construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, thatthe 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
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part of the plans and specifications heretofore
adopted.
That the City Cierk 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 25th day of August, 2005. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Cierk at said time
and will be submitted to the Council for final
action at 6:30 p.m. on the 6th day of September,
2005.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council
regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Mediacom Cultural Affairs Charitable
Foundation Board (Two Council appointments):
Applicants: Richard Hall, John Woodin, Ellen
Hartmann Henkels, and Rebecca Fabricius
(currentiy on Arts and Cuitural Affairs Advisory
Commission) Richard Hall, John Woodin, Ellen
Hartmann Henkels and Rebecca Fabricious all
spoke requesting consideration for appointment.
Electrical Code Board (Three 3-year terms
through 5/21/08 - Hammel, Pfohl, Pregler)
Applicant: Dan Hammel No one spoke.
Housing Commission (Three 3-year terms
through 8/17/08 - Helling, Neustadt, Mozena)
Applicants: Anthony Allen, Alphonse H. Boge,
Jr., William D. Helling, Julie A. LeClere, Angela
Mozena, Harry Neustadt; William Helling spoke
requesting consideration for appointment.
Human Rights Commission (One unexpired
term through 1/1/08 - term of McAlpin)
Applicants: Mary Gassman, Marcos Rubinstein;
Marcos Rubinstein spoke requesting
consideration for appointment.
Library Board of Trustees (One 4-year term
through 7/1/09 - term of Felderman) (Mayor
Appointment) Applicant: Dennis Healy
Dennis Healy spOke requesting consideration for
appointment.
Appointments to the following Commissions:
TV Cable Regulatory Commission (One
unexpired 3-year term through 6/30/07 and two
3-year terms through 6/30/08 - terms of Tigges
and Webster) Applicants: Ronald Tigges,
Walter Webster
Michalski moved that Mr. Tigges and Mr.
Webster be reappointed to three year terms to
expire 6/30/08. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
TV Cable Community Teleprogramming
Commission (Two 3-year terms through 6/30/08
- terms of Everist and Hoverman, one unexpired
term through 6130/06 and one unexpired term
through 6/30/07) Applicants: George P. Herrig,
Sr. Carol Hoverman Markham moved that Sr.
Carol Hoverman be reappointed and George P.
Herrig be appointed to three year terms which
will expire 6/30/08. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Michalski moved that the rules be suspended
to allow anyone present to address the Council.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Granger Creek Interceptor Sewer Extension
Connection Fee: Proof of publication on notice
of hearing to consider the Granger Creek
Interceptor Sewer Extension Connection Fees
and City Manager recommending approval;
Communications from Charles Klein, 9634
Maquoketa Drive; Rick M. Urbain, 9620
Maquoketa Drive; and Victor and Loretta
Prevatt, 9617 Maquoketa Drive in opposition to
the proposed Granger Creek Sewer Connection
Fees, presented and read. Buol moved that the
proof and communications be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 6-0 with
Cline voting Nay.
Ray Mueller requested ciarification of the
project.
Nick Goodmann spoke concerning the
Granger Creek connection fee schedules and
requested a possible policy change to allow
County residents to hook up to City sewer.
Tom Stierman spoke questioning the proposed
scheduled cost.
Grace Mueller spoke in opposition of the fee.
An Ordinance Establishing a scheduie of
sewer connection fees for the connection of
property to the Granger Creek Sanitary
Interceptor Sewer Extension, presented and
read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 46-05
ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF SEWER
CONNECTION FEES FOR THE CONNECTION
OF PROPERTY TO THE GRANGER CREEK
SANITARY INTERCEPTOR SEWER EXTEN-
SION
Whereas, after full consideration of the
schedule of sanitary connection fees proposed
to be made for the Granger Creek Sanitary
Interceptor Sewer Extension, which schedule of
Regular Session, August 1, 2005
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connection fees was filed in the office of the City
Clerk on the 30th day of June, 2005; and
Whereas, the City Council has determined that
the amounts shown on said schedule are proper
and are in proportion to the benefits conferred;
and
Whereas, the City Council further finds that the
schedule of sewer connection fees for the
Granger Creek Sanitary interceptor Sewer
Extension be approved and adopted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. There is hereby established a
schedule of sewer connection fees of the
Granger Greek Sanitary Interceptor Sewer
Extension for the connection of property to said
City sewer.
Section 2. Each property owner whose
property will be served by connection to said
City sewer shall pay a sewer connection fee to
the City, as shown on the schedule of sewer
connection fees attached hereto.
Section 3. Such connection fee shall be due
and payable when a sewer connection
application is filed with the City. All fees
collected under this Ordinance shall be paid to
the City Treasurer.
Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to certify a copy of this Ordinance
for recording in the office of the Dubuque County
Recorder.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 8th day of August, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 6-1 with Cline voting Nay. Buol moved
final consideration and passage of the
Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 6-1 with Cline voting Nay.
Staff was directed to send a letter to the
affected homeowners clarifying the connection
fee and that it was not the first step towards
annexation of their property.
Rosedale Avenue Reconstruction Project:
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on
plans and specifications and notice to notice to
property owners, and City Manager
recommending adoption of the plans and
specifications for the Rosedale Avenue
Reconstruction Project, presented and read.
Cline moved that the proof and communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Mike Mulgrew, 1694 Catherine, spoke
objecting to the project.
Anthony Rokusek, 1168 Rosedale, spoke
objecting to the project, citing inaccessibility to
his home during construction.
RESOLUTION NO. 361-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 5th day of July, 2005, plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the Rosedale Avenue Reconstruction
Project.
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 362-05
RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF
NECESSITY PROPOSED FOR THE
ROSE DALE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
Whereas, the City Council has proposed a
Resolution of Necessity for the Rosedale
Avenue Reconstruction Project has given notice
of the public hearing thereon as required by law;
and
Whereas, the public hearing has been held, all
persons offering objections have been heard
and consideration given to all objections and is
pending before this Council; and
Whereas, this is the time and place set as
provided for the taking of action on the proposed
Resolution of Necessity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed Resolution of Necessity
described above is hereby:
-L Adopted, without amendment, and all
objections filed or made having been
duly considered are overruled.
Adopted as amended by the Schedule
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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
adjoumed meeting.
Abandoned.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1"
day of August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 363-05
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the Rosedaie Avenue Reconstruction
Project is hereby ordered to be advertised for
bids for construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount
of the security to accompany each bid shali be in
an amount which shali 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 shali not be
iess than four days nor more than forty-five days
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on
the 4th day of August, 2005. Bids shali be
opened and read by the City Clerk at said time
and wili be submitted to the Council for final
action at 6:30 p.m. on the 15'h day of August,
2005.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Nowata Street Reconstruction Project: Proofs
of publication on notice of hearing on plans and
specifications and notice to property owners,
and City Manager recommending adoption of
the plans and specifications for the Nowata
Street Reconstruction Project, presented and
read. Markham moved that the proofs and
communication be received and filed. Seconded
by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Kathy Scremin, 1475 University Avenue,
spoke objecting for herself and her father, Larry
Hesse.
RESOLUTION NO. 364-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 5th day of July, 2005, plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the Rosedale Avenue Reconstruction
Project.
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plan's, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 365-05
RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION OF
NECESSITY PROPOSED FOR THE NOWATA
STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Whereas, the City Council has proposed a
Resolution of Necessity for the Nowata Street
Reconstruction Project has given notice of the
public hearing thereon as required by law; and
Whereas, the public hearing has been held, ali
persons offering objections have been heard
and consideration given to ali objections and is
pending before this Council; and
Whereas, this is the time and place set as
provided for the taking of action on the proposed
Resolution of Necessity.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed Resolution of Necessity
described above is hereby:
...x... Adopted, without amendment, and ali
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. AIi objections filed or made
having been duly considered are
overruled.
Deferred for later consideration to a
City Council meeting to be held on the
Regular Session, August 1, 2005
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_ 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 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resoiution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 366-05
ORDERING BIDS
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCiL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA:
That the Nowata Street Reconstruction Project
is hereby ordered to be advertised for bids for
construction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount
of the security to accompany each bid shall be in
an amount which shall conform to the provisions
of the Notice to Bidders hereby approved as a
part of the plans and specifications heretofore
adopted.
That the City Clerk is hereby directed to
advertise for bids for the construction of the
improvements herein provided, to be published
in a newspaper having generai circulation in the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, which notice shall not be
less than four days nor more than forty-five days
prior to the receipt of said bids at 2:00 p.m. on
the 9th day of August, 2005. Bids shall be
opened and read by the City Clerk at said time
and will be submitted to the Councii for final
action at 6:30 p.m. on the 15'h day of August,
2005.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Synergy Court DICW - Street and Utilities
Construction Project: 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 Synergy Court DICW - Street
and Utilities Construction Project to Top Grade
Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $386,446.60,
presented and read. Cline moved that the proofs
and communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 367-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 5th day of Juiy, 2005, plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the Synergy Court DICW - Street and
Utilities Construction Project.
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 368-05
AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR THE SYNERGY COURT ClCW - STREET
AND UTiliTIES CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Whereas, sealed bid proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Synergy Court
DICW - Street and Utilities Construction Project
pursuant to Resolution No. 309-05 and notice to
bidders published in a newspaper published in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 8th day of July,
2005.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 26th day of Juiy, 2005, and it
has been detemnined that the bid of Top Grade
Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $386,446.60
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 Top Grade Excavating, 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 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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RESOLUTION NO. 369-05
APPROVING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WITH TOP GRADE EXCAVATING, INC. FOR
THE SYNERGY COURT DlCW - STREET AND
UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Whereas the City Council by Resolution No.
368-05 awarded the construction contract for the
Synergy Court DlCW - Street and Utimies
Construction Project to Top Grade Excavating,
Inc.; and
Whereas Top Grade Excavating, Inc. has
submitted the attached executed contract and
bond.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
1. The contract and bond attached hereto are
hereby approved.
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the contract on behalf of the
City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
University Avenue Extension Project - Phase
II: Proof of publication on notice of hearing on
the plans and specifications and City Manager
recommending award of the contract for the
University Avenue Extension Project - Phase II,
which was bid through the Iowa Department of
Transportation, to Horsfield Construction, Inc. in
the amount of $880,000, presented and read.
Buol moved that the proof and communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 370-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 14th day of July, 2005, plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the University Avenue Extension -
Phase II, PCC Pavement Project.
Whereas, notice of hearing on plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost was published as required by law.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the said plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost are hereby
approved as the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimated cost for said
improvements for said project.
Passed, adopted and approved this 1" day of
August, 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. 371-05
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE
UNIVERSITY AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT
PHASE II - PCC PAVEMENT PROJECT IOWA
DOT PROJECT NO. STP-U-2100 (635)--70-31
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 21" day of June, 2005, by the
Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT),
and it has been determined that the bid of
Horsfield Construction, Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa, in
the amount of $880,000.00 was the lowest bid
for the furnishings of all labor and materials and
performing the work as provided for in the plans
and specifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA: .
That the contract for the above improvement
be awarded to Horsfield Construction, Inc.,
subject to the concurrence by the Iowa
Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), and
the Manager be and is hereby directed to
execute a contract on behalf of the City of
Dubuque for the complete performance of the
work.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
August, 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. 372-05
APPROVING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
WITH HORSFIELD CONSTRUCTION, INC.
FOR THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE EXTENSION
- PHASE II, PCC PAVEMENT PROJECT
Whereas the City Council by Resolution No.
371-05 awarded the construction contract for the
University Avenue Extension - Phase II, PCC
Pavement Project; and
Whereas Horsfield Construction, Inc. has
submitted the attached executed contract and
bond.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
1. The contract and bond attached hereto are
hereby approved, subject to the concurrence by
the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa
DOT).
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the contract on behalf of the
City of Dubuque, subject to the concurrence by
the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa
DOT).
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Regular Session, August 1, 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.
Buol moved that the rules be reinstated limiting
discussion to the Council. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
ACTION ITEMS
Water Works Park: Communication from Rob
McDonald, AY. McDonald Mfg. Co. Charitable
Foundation, requesting that the name of Water
Works Park be permanently changed to AY.
McDonald Park in consideration for a $250,000
contribution towards construction of the park by
the AY. McDonald Mfg. Co. Charitable
Foundation, presented and read. Cline moved
that the communication be received and filed
and referred to the City Manager to re-evaluate
the process and the amount of money proposed
for various naming rights. Seconded by
Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
The City Manager was given authority to visit
with the McDonald family and come back with a
recommendation.
Commissioner of Elections: Communication
from Denise M. Dolan, Commissioner of
Eiections, proposing that various precincts be
combined for school board and City elections,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed and to
concur with the recommendation. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
County Auditor Denise Doian spoke stating
this is a cost-saving measure for the City.
Nicholson moved that the following be
removed from the table. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carried 7-0.
409 Burch Street (Tabied from July 18, 2005
Meeting): City Manager submitting an update on
the progress being made on 409 Burch Street;
City Manager recommending approval of the
initiation of eminent domain proceedings for the
property located at 409 Burch Street;
communication from Joseph Bitter requesting
that the City delay any further action regarding
the property at 409 Burch Street and a
Resolution Authorizing the acquisition by
eminent domain of certain real property at 409
Burch Street, Dubuque, Iowa, owned by John
White, presented and read. Michalski moved
that this item be received and filed and tabled to
September 6, 2005. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Knob Hill Subdivision Sidewaik Installation:
City Manager recommending concurrence on
the enforcement of sidewalk installation, as part
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of the Sidewalk Inspection Program, on
properties in the Knob Hill Subdivision that abut
Fremont Avenue, as well as for any other
subdivisions with installation requirements or
streets that were part of a street paving program
but did not have sidewalk installed at the time of
construction, presented and read. Cline moved
that the communication be received and filed
and concur with the recommendation.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
REAP Committee: City Manager recom-
mending approval of the Fiscal Year 2006
Dubuque County REAP Plan, submittal of the
Fiscal Year 2006 REAP grant application of
$200,000 for Phase 1 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike
Trail, and reaffirming Council Member Joyce
Connors as the City Council representative to
the REAP Committee, presented and read.
Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed and reaffirmed Joyce Connors
as Council representative to the REAP
Committee. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 373-05
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A REAP
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE IOWA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
FOR PHASE 1 OF IOWA 32 BIKE/HIKE TRAIL
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has identified
the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail as an important
recreational facility to be developed as part of
the City's commitment to a citywide bike/hike
network adopted by the City of Dubuque in
1995; and
Whereas, the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources has allocated grant funds in the
REAP (Resource Enhancement and Protection)
Program for the development of bikelhike trails;
and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has adopted a
Comprehensive Plan that includes goals for
development of bikelhike trails.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. The Mayor hereby is authorized to
sign and the Planning Services Manager is
hereby authorized to submit an application to the
Iowa Department of Natural Resources for
REAP funds for Phase 1 of the Iowa 32
Bike/Hike Trail.
Section 2. That in the event said application is
approved, the City Council hereby provides its
written assurance that the completed project will
be adequately maintained for its intended use in
accordance with state requirements.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
August 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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Cline moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
New Sidewalk Installation: Financial
Assistance Funding Opportunity: City Manager
recommending approval of a revision to the
sidewalk program to provide financial assistance
for new sidewalk installation costs for eligible
low and moderate income, owner occupied
residential properties, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved recommendation. Seconded
by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Weed Ordinance Revision: City Manager
recommending approval of an amendment to the
Weed Ordinance to provide for notification by
certified mail in order to comply with the
requirements in the Iowa Code, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
An Ordinance Amending City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances, Sec. 45-52 Notice to
Owner to Remove and Sec. 45-54 Collection of
Cost of Removal by City, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 47-05
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, SEC. 45-52 NOTICE TO
OWNER TO REMOVE AND SEC. 45-54
COLLECTION OF COST OF REMOVAL BY
CITY
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
THE CITY COUNCiL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Sec. 45-52 of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances is amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 45-52. Notice to owner to remove:
Whenever the city manager shall determine
that the nature or quantity of weeds, vines,
brush or other growth on any lot or parcel of land
in the city is such as to constitute a health,
safety or fire hazard, the city manager shall mail
a written notice by certified mail to the owner of
said lot or parcel of land, or the owner's agent or
attorney, notifying the owner of said property to
cut or destroy such weeds, vines or other growth
and that if the owner fails to remove such
weeds, vines or other growth within five (5) days
after the mailing of such notice, the city manager
will cause said weeds, vines or other growth to
be cut and destroyed and certify the actual cost
thereof to the city clerk who, in tum, will certify
such cost plus the costs of administration to the
county treasurer and it will then constitute a lien
against said property and be collected with and
in the same manner as general property taxes
on said property. The notice shall also provide
the owner with an opportunity for a hearing to
contest the determination and abatement order.
Prior to certifying such costs to the city clerk, the
city manager shall mail a written notice by
certified mail to the owner stating the costs to be
certified and shall provide the owner with an
opportunity for a hearing to contest the amount
of such costs.
Section 2. Sec. 45-54 of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances is amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 45-54. Collection of cost of removal by
city:
In the event the owner of a lot or parcel of
land, who has been notified pursuant to Section
45-52, shall fail to remove weeds, vines or other
growth within five (5) days after the mailing of
such notice, it shall be the duty of the city
manager to cause said weeds, vines or other
growth to be cut and destroyed and to certify the
actual cost thereof to the city clerk who, in turn,
shall certify such cost plus the costs of
administration to the county treasurer and it shall
then constitute a lien against said property and
be collected with and in the same manner as
general property taxes on said property.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect
upon publication.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1st day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 8th day of August, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
118/8
Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0. Buol moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Downtown Parking Meters: City Manager
recommending approval of parking on certain
portions of Main Street, Ninth Street and 12th
Street and the addition of sixteen parking meters
at these locations, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-
O.
An Ordinance No. 48-05 Amending Section
32-262(d) of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa, prohibiting parking on
designated streets or portions thereof by
deleting portions of Ninth Street and Twelfth
Street, presented and read.
Regular Session, August 1, 2005
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 48-05
AMENDING SECTION 32-262(d) OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, PROHIBITING PARKING
ON DESIGNATED STREETS OR PORTIONS
THEREOF BY DELETING PORTIONS OF
NINTH STREET AND TWELFTH 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, is amended by deleting
from Subsection (d) of Section 32-262 the
following:
Ninth Street, West, both sides, from University
Avenue to Bluff Street; north side, from Bluff
Street to Locust and Iowa Street to fire
headquarters' driveway; south side, from Locust
Street to alley east of Locust Street and from
Main Street to the alley west of Iowa Street and
Iowa Street to Central Avenue.
1) Twelfth Street, West, north and east sides,
from Bluff Street to Grove Terrace; south side,
from Bluff Street to a point approximately one
hundred sixty feet (160') west of Bluff Street;
north side, from Iowa Street to Main Street;
south side, from White Street to the alley west of
Central Avenue.
Section 2. That the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, iowa, is amended by adding to
Subsection (d) of Section 32-262 the following:
1) Ninth Street, West, both sides, from
University Avenue to Bluff Street; north side,
from Biuff Street to Locust and Iowa Street to
fire headquarters' driveway; south side, from
Main Street to the alley west of Iowa Street and
from Iowa Street to Central Avenue.
2) Twelfth Street, West, north and east sides,
from Bluff Street to Grove Terrace; south side,
from Bluff Street to a point approximately one
hundred sixty feet (160') west of Bluff Street.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 8th day of August, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t8/5
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.
An Ordinance Amending Section 32-262(1) of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa, prohibiting parking on designated streets
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or portions thereof by deleting a portion of Ninth
Street, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 49-05
AMENDING SECTION 32-262(1) OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, PROHIBITING PARKING
ON DESIGNATED STREETS OR PORTIONS
THEREOF BY DELETING A PORTION OF
MAIN 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, is amended by deleting
from Subsection (I) of Section 32-262 the
following:
No Parking Six O'Clock A.M. To Six O'Clock
P.M. Monday Through Saturday Except
Holidays: When signs are erected giving notice
thereof, no person shall park a vehicle between
the hours of six o'clock (6:00) A.M. to six o'clock
(6:00) P.M., Monday through Saturday, except
holidays, upon the following streets or parts of
streets:
Main Street, west side, Ninth Street to Tenth
Street.
Section 2. That the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Dubuque, Iowa, is amended by adding to
Subsection (I) of Section 32-262 the following:
No Parking Six O'Clock A.M. To Six O'Clock
P.M. Monday Through Saturday Except
Holidays: When signs are erected giving notice
thereof, no person shall park a vehicle between
the hours of six o'clock (6:00) A.M. to six o'clock
(6:00) P.M., Monday through Saturday, except
holidays, upon the following streets or parts of
streets:
Main Street, west side, Ninth Street to a point
one hundred ten feet (110') south of Tenth
Street.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 8th day of August, 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
1t8/5
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.
Cooper Management Company, LLC -
Outdoor Service Liquor Application: City
Manager submitting an update of police calls for
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PUBLIC INPUT
service regarding Cooper Management
Company, LLC (Stonewall Lounge, Bricktown
Brewery, Blackwater Grill and the Underground)
located at 299 Main Street and recommending
that the liquor application for an outdoor service
be tabled to September 6, 2005, communication
from Scott Neuwoehner, Bricktown Brewery,
requesting that the license be approved or the
matter dismissed but not tabled, and a
Resolution Granting the issuance of a Class "C"
Beer/Liquor (Outdoor Service) License to
Bricktown/Stonewall LoungelBlackwater Grill,
presented and read. Michalski moved that this
matter be tabled to 9/6/05 with direction to look
at safety issues of an' outdoor service license at
this busy intersection. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 6-1 with Markham voting Nay.
Contract and Bond Approval for Public
Improvement Contracts: City Manager
recommending that he be authorized to approve
executed. contracts and bonds, upon review by
the Corporation Counsel, for public improvement
projects, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 374-05
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPROVE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
CONTRACTS AND BONDS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to
execute the contract and bond for a public
improvement project on behalf of the City of
Dubuque, upon the recommendation of the
Corporation Counsel, when the contract and
bond are consistent in all material respects with
the form of such contract and bond approved by
the City Council.
The City Manager shail submit the executed
contract and bond to the City Council at a
regular meeting as soon as practicable after the
contract and bond are executed.
Passed, approved and adopted this 1" day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Michalski reported that
Council Member Nicholson had been nominated
as President-Elect of the League of Iowa Cities.
Dale Wilming, 2650 Shiras, addressed the
Councii regarding the amount of vehicles that
use Shiras Avenue as a race track and
questioned why the speed limits and noise
violations were not being enforced.
There being no further business, Michalski
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at
8:30 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
11 8/10
2005
2005
Special Session, August 1, 2005
DUBUQUE
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council, Special Session, August 15,
2005
Council met in Special Session at 4:00 P.M. in
the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council
Buol, Ciine, Connors, Markham,
Nicholson, City Manager Van
Corporation Counsel Lindahl
Members
Michalski,
Milligen,
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a special session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance update.
Kim Mickelson, of Lane Kendig, Inc. presented
an update of their work on the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance. She requested
clarification on several decision points, the first
being whether the City Council preferred to have
the Zoning Ordinance separate from the
Subdivision Ordinance or that they be combined
into a "Unified Deveiopment Code." There was
consensus for the Unified Development Code to
provide a more concise, simplified ordinance;
other points discussed were the inclusion of
historic preservation districts and urban
revitalization districts into the Unified
Development Code; manufactured/industrialized
homes, and Planned Unit Development Districts
(PUDs). The next step in the process will be a
session to review the first six chapters of the
proposed code.
There being no further business, Michalski
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at
5:32 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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OFFICIAL
PROCEEDINGS
City Council Regular Session, August 15, 2005
Council met at 6:30 P.M. in the Library
Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members
Buol, Ciine, Connors, Duggan, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson, City Manager Van Milligen,
Corporation Counsel Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is
a regular session of the City Council called for
the purpose of discussing such matters which
may properly come before the Council.
Invocation was given by Deacon Paul Peckosh
of SI. Raphael's Cathedral.
Proclamations: Tour de Dubuque Day (August
27, 2005) received by representatives of the
Custom Riders, and Irish Hooiey Day
(September 18, 2005) received by Maureen and
Ken Siegert.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport
Commission of 7/1 and 8/1; Arts and Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission of 6/28; City
Council of 8/1/; Electrical Code Board of 8/1;
Five Flags Commission of 6/28; Historic
Preservation Commission of 7/7 and 7/21;
Housing Code Appeals Board of 1/25 and 5/17;
Human Rights Commission of 7/11; Investment
Oversight Advisory Commission of 7/27; Zoning
Advisory Commission of 8/3; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 7/28, presented and read. Buol
moved that the minutes be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Proofs of publication of City Council
Proceedings of June 27 and July 18, 2005 and
List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for
Month Ended June 30, 2005, presented and
read. Buol moved that the proofs be received
and filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
submitting the 45th Quarterly Report, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
and report be received and filed. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Library Board of Trustees Update from
Meeting of June 28, 2005, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Corporation Counsel
advising that the following claim has been
referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa,
the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance
Pool: Clarence Armbruster for personal injury,
presented and read. Buol moved that the
communication be received and filed and
concurred. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
Corporation Counsel recommending
settlement of the claim of Molly Weidenbacher
for vehicle damage and directing the Finance
Department to issue payment, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation and Finance Department to
issue proper payment: Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Park Maintenance Roof Project: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the Park
Maintenance Roof Project as completed by
Stumpf Construction in the final contract amount
of $44,520, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and fiied.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 375-05
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
Whereas, the contract for the Park
Maintenance Roof 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:
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 15th day
of August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 376-05
FINAL ESTIMATE
WHEREAS, the contract for the Park
Maintenance Roof Project has been completed
Regular Session, August 15, 2005
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:
That the cost of said improvement is hereby
detennined to be $44,510, and the said amount
shall be paid from the General Fund of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day
of August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Harvest View Park Development Project: City
Manager recommending acceptance of the
Harvest View Park Development Project as
completed by Klauer Construction in the final
contract amount of $105,265, presented and
read. Buoi moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 377-05
ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT
WHEREAS, the contract for the Harvest View
Park Development 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:
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 15th day
of August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 378-05
FINAL ESTIMATE
WHEREAS, the contract for the Harvest View
Park Development 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;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the cost of said improvement is hereby
determined to be $105,265, and the said amount
shall be paid from the General Fund of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day
of August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Cedar Street and Dog Track Wastewater
Pump Station Rehabilitations: City Manager
recommending approval of the selection of
WHKS & Company to provide engineering
design and construction services for the Cedar
Street Lift Station and Dog Track Lift Station
modlficatiOrlS project, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
2004 Certified Local Government (CLG)
Annual Report: City Manager transmitting the
2004 Certified Local Government (CLG) Annual
Report, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication and report be received and
filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RFP for Property Acquisition Consultant for the
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project: City
Manager recommending approval of a Request
for Proposals for property acquisition services
for the commercial property south of 16th Street
required for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration
Project, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed and
recommendation approved. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Zoning Advisory Commission: Communication
from Ben Roush submitting his resignation from
the Zoning Advisory Commission, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
APAC Customer Services, Inc.: Commu-
nication from Mark A. Gerard, Assistant General
Counsel for APAC Customer Services, Inc.,
advising that the APAC customer service facility
located at 3250 JFK Circle, Dubuque, Iowa, will
discontinue operations and that employees
would be separated from employment during a
fourteen day period commencing on September
26, 2005, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
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East Central Intergovernmental Association:
Communication from Kelley Deutmeyer,
Executive Director of ECIA, submitting the Fiscai
Year 2006 Unified Work Program and the June
30, 2005 Comprehensive Economic Develop-
ment Strategy Annual Report, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Community School District:
Communication from Dr. Kris Hall, Executive
Director of Equity Operations and School
Services for the Dubuque Community School
District, requesting that the west side of Nevada
Street be changed to no parking from the north
end of Lincoln's property line to West Fifth
Street, presented and read. Buol moved that
the communication be received and filed and
referred to the City Manager. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Asbury Plaza Shopping Center - Final Plat of
Asbury Plaza No. 14: Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval of the final
plat of Asbury Plaza No. 14 located in Asbury
Plaza Shopping Center, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 379-05
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT
OF ASBURY PLAZA NO. 14 IN THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City
Clerk a Final Plat of Asbury Plaza No. 14; and
Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined
by the Zoning Advisory Commission and had its
approval endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined
by the City Council and they find that it conforms
to the statutes and ordinances relating thereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the Final Plat of Asbury Plaza No. 14 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.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15'h day of
August 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Industrial Center 4th Addition West -
Final Plat: Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval of the final plat of Lots
1 through 4 and Lots A, Band C of Dubuque
Industrial Center 4th Addition West, presented
and read. Buol moved that the communication
be received and filed. Seconded by Connors.
Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 380-05
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1
THRU 4, AND LOTS A, B, AND C OF
DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST 4th
ADDITION IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Whereas, there has been filed with the City
Clerk the Final Plat of Lots 1 thru 4, and Lots A,
B, and C of Dubuque Industriai West 4th Addition
in the City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, upon said Final Plat appears a
street to be known as Synergy Court (Lot A),
together with certain public utility and sanitary
sewer easements which the owners by said
Final Plat have dedicated to the public forever;
and
Whereas, said Final' Plat has been reviewed
by the Zoning Advisory Commission and had
their approval endorsed thereon; and
Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined
by the City Council and they find that it conforms
to the statutes and ordinances relating to it,
except that no streets or public utilities have yet
been constructed or installed, and that a
preliminary plat has not been submitted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Section 42-14(d)(2) of the City
of Dubuque Subdivision Regulations requiring
the submittal of a preliminary plat is hereby
waived.
Section 2. That the dedication of Synergy
Court (Lot A) together with easements for public
utilities and sanitary sewer as they appear upon
said Final Plat be and the same are hereby
accepted.
Section 3. That the Final Plat of Lots 1 thru 4,
and Lots A, B, and C of Dubuque Industrial
Center West 4th Addition is hereby approved and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to endorse the approval of the City
of Dubuque, Iowa upon said Final Plat.
Section 4. Sidewalk installation shall be the
responsibility of the owner of the property
abutting the public right-of-way, including lots
with multiple frontages, as required by City Code
41-161 through 41-164. The responsibility shall
extend to all successors, heirs and assignees.
Sidewalk installation will not be required until the
development of the lot has been completed
except as required herein. Sidewalks shall be
five (5) feet in width and installed one (1) foot
from the property line. All vacant lots shall have
sidewalks installed upon development of eighty
percent (80%) of the developable lots approved
by the Final Plat.
Regular Session, August 15, 2005
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Section 5. That the final acceptance of all
public improvements shall occur upon
certification of the City Engineer that all public
improvements have been completed in
accordance with the improvement plans and City
standard specifications.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of
August 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resoiution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Rosedale Avenue Reconstruction Project: City
Manager recommending award of the contract
for the Rosedale Avenue Reconstruction Project
to Portzen Construction, inc. in the amount of
$1,468,984.70, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 381-05
AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR THE ROSE DALE AVENUE RECON-
STRUCTION PROJECT
Whereas, sealed bid proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Rosedale
Avenue Reconstruction Project pursuant to
Resolution No. 363-05 and notice to bidders
published in a newspaper published in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa on the 81h day of July, 2005.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 41h day of August, 2005, and it
has been determined that the bid of Portzen
Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$1,468,984.70 was the lowest bid for the
furnishin9s 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 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 161h day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Nowata Street Reconstruction Project: City
Manager recommending award of the contract
for the Nowata Street Reconstruction Project to
McDermott Excavating in the amount of
$337,082.33, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 382-05
AWARDING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR THE NOWATA STREET RECON-
STRUCTION PROJECT
Whereas, sealed bid proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Nowata Street
Reconstruction Project pursuant to Resolution
No. 366-05 and notice to bidders published in a
newspaper published in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa on the 81h day of July, 2005.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 91h day of August, 2006, and it
has been determined that the bid of McDermott
Excavating in the amount of $337,082.33 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 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 151h day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Capital Improvement Project for Airport Self
Fueling System: City Manager recommending
approval for the Airport to purchase a self fueling
system at a cost of $56,445, which would come
from additional lOOT funds and trade-in of a
1985 GMC refueler truck, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received
and filed and recommendation approved.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Legal Department Intern: Communication from
Randie Herdegen, Legal Intem, expressing
appreciation for the opportunity to work for the
City of Dubuque, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
fiied. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
United Parcel Service: Communication from
Eric L. lucas, United Parcel Service, inquiring
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about the possibility of purchasing a portion of a
City streeValley abutting the property at 2550
Kerper Boulevard, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and referred to the City Manager.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Tobacco Compliance - Civil Penalties for
Tobacco Permit Hoiders: City Manager
recommending acceptance and approval of an
Acknowledgement I Settlement Agreement for
lucky 13 Tavern and Dubuque Plaza 20 Amoco
and the assessment of a $300 penalty for a first
tobacco compliance violation, presented and
read. Buol moved that the communication be
received and filed and recommendation
approved. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried
7-0.
Performance, Payment and Maintenance
Bonds and Improvement Contracts: Comiskey
Park Tennis Court and Skate Park Project;
University Avenue Extension - Phase II;
Synergy Court DICW - Street and Utilities
Construction Project, presented and read. Buol
moved that the communication be received and
filed and approved bonds and contracts.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Business Licenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 383-05
Whereas, applications for Beer Permits 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 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)
Riverfest Special Event Riverfest Special
Event+(Sunday Sale) 7'" & Town Clock
CLASS "C" BEER PERMIT
Sid's Beverage Store Sid's Beverage
+(Sunday Sale) 2727 Dodge St
Shreeji Services Inc. Clark of Dubuque+
(Sunday Sale) 700 Rhomberg Av
Rainbo Oil Comp Kwik Stop Food
Mart+(Sunday Sale) 2255 Kerper Blvd
TFM Co. Oky Doky # 6+
(Sunday Sale) 1256 Iowa St
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day
of August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 384-05
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
Clarke College of Dubuque Quigley Gal.
Wahlert Atrium +(Sunday Sale) 1550 Clarke Dr
l & l Investment Co Players Sports Bar+
(Sunday Sale) 1 902 Central Av
CLASS "B" WINE
Sid's Beverage Store Sid's Beverage
2727 Dodge St
TFM Co. Oky Doky # 6
1256 Iowa St
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day
of August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Discussion ensued about the Piayer's Sports
Bar police report which showed several police
calls to that business.
Dave Lorenz spoke explaining that the number
of police calls and problems were due to college
students in their first semester and is limited.
Chief Wadding spoke clarifying that the incidents
were related to one incident and the business is
working with the Police.
Michalski moved to receive and file the
information and request a three month report of
this business. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Alliant Easement in Port of Dubuque: City
Manager recommending that a public hearing be
set for September 6, 2005 to consider granting
an easement to Alliant Energy In the Port of
Dubuque, presented and read. Cline moved that
the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Regular Session, August 15, 2005
RESOLUTION NO. 385-05
INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN
REAL PROPERTY BY EASEMENT TO
INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City)
owns certain real property described in the
Electric Line Easement attached hereto known
as the Port of Dubuque (the Property); and
Whereas, Interstate Power and Light Company
(Interstate) now has a Transmission Line
Easement on the Property; and
Whereas, City and Interstate now desire to
substitute a new easement for the Transmission
Line Easement; and
Whereas, the City Council believes it is in the
best interests of the City of Dubuque to approve
the Electric Line Easement.
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 Electric Line Easement attached
hereto.
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 6th
day of September, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. at the
public library auditorium, 11th & Locust,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day
of August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Cline moved adoption of the Resolution and
set this for public hearing on 9/6/05 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 Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council
regarding their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Airport Commission (Two 4-year terms through
9/14/09 - terms of Brotherton and O'Neill
Applicants: Douglas Brotherton, J.K. Hanson II,
Michael A. Santillo. Mr. Brotherton, Mr. Hanson
and Mr. Santillo all spoke requesting
consideration for appointment.
Housing Code Appeals Board (Two 3-years
terms through 1/11/08 - vacant) Applicants:
Sandra Moore. Ms. Moore spoke requesting
consideration for appointment.
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Appointments to the following Boards /
Commissions:
Mediacom Cultural Affairs Charitable
Foundation Board (Two Council appointments)
Applicants: Richard Hall, John Woodin, Ellen
Hartmann Henkels, and Rebecca Fabricius
(currently on Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission) Vote on the appointments was as
follows: Buol voted for Hall and Fabricius. Cline
voted for Hall and Henkels. Connors voted for
Hall and Fabricius. Duggan voted for Hall and
Fabricius. Markham voted for Hall and
Fabricius. Michalski voted for Hall and Henkels.
Nicholson voted for Hall and Henkels.
Therefore, Richard Hall and Rebecca Fabricius
appointed to the Mediacom Cultural Affairs
Charitable Foundation Board.
Electrical Code Board (Three 3-year terms
through 5/21/08 - Hammel, Pfohl, Pregler):
Applicant: Dan Hammel Michalski moved that
Dan Hammei be reappointed for a term to
expire 5/21/08. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
Housing Commission (Three 3-year terms
through 8/17/08 - Helling, Neustadt, Mozena)
Applicants: Anthony Allen, William D. Helling,
Julie A. LeClere, Angela Mozena, Harry
Neustadt
Vote on the appointments was as follows:
Buol voted for Hellings, Mozena and Neustadt.
Cline voted for Hellings, Mozena and Neustadt.
Connors voted for Hellings, Mozena and
Neustadt. Duggan voted for Allen, Hellings and
Neustadt. Markham voted for Hellings, Mozena
and Neustadt. Michalski voted for Hellings,
Mozena and Neustadt. Nicholson voted for
Hellings, Mozena and Neustadt. Therefore,
William Helling, Angela Mozena and Harry
Neustadt reappointed to three year terms which
will expire 8/17/08.
Human Rights Commission (One unexpired
term through 1/1/08 - term of McAlpin)
Applicants: Mary Gassman, Marcos Rubinstein
Vote on the appointment was as follows: Buol
voted for Rubinstein; Cline voted for Rubinstein;
Connors voted for Gassman; Duggan voted for
Rubinstein; Markham voted for Rubinstein;
Michalski voted for Gassman; Nicholson voted
for Rubinstein. Therefore, Marcos Rubinstein
was appointed to the unexpired term which will
expire 1/1/08.
Library Board of Trustees (One 4-year term
through 7/1/09 - term of Felderman) (Mayor
Appointment); Applicant: Dennis Healy, Becky
Hauder Becky Hauder spoke requesting
consideration for appointment.
Communication from Mary Strom in support of
the application of Dennis Heaiy, presented and
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read. Markham moved the communication be
received and filed. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
Mayor Duggan appointed Becky Hauder to the
Library Board for a four year term which will
expire 7/1/09. Markham moved to concur with
the Mayor's appointment of Becky Hauder.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Therefore, Becky Hauder, appointed to the
Library Board for a term to expire 1/1/08.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Michalski moved that the rules be
suspended to allow anyone present to address
the Council. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
I.D. Associates/Aaron's: Proof of publication
on notice of hearing to consider amending the
Wacker Plaza PUD Planned Unit Development
sign regulations as requested by I.D.
Associates/Aaron's to install a free standing pole
sign to exclusively promote Aaron's and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval,
presented and read. Buol moved that the proof
and communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nichoison. Motion carried 7-0.
The General Manager of Aaron's spoke
requesting adoption of the Ordinance.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described properly located at the northeast
comer of U.S. Highway 20 and Wacker Drive by
amending Section E, Sign Regulations, of
Ordinance No. 40-89 that established the PUD
Planned Unit Development District for Wacker
Plaza, presented and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 50-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER
DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF U.S. HIGHWAY 20
AND WACKER DRIVE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 40-89 THAT ESTABLISHED
THE PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT FOR WACKER PLAZA AND
AMENDING SECTION E. SIGN
REGULATIONS
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 providing for
the amendment of Ordinance No. 40-89, which
adopted regulations for the Wacker Plaza
Planned Unit Development District for
hereinafter described properly, as shown on
Exhibit A, and to the centerline of the adjoining
public right of way, all in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 2. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section
414.5(2003), and as an express condition of the
reclassification, the undersigned properly owner
agrees to the following conditions, all of which
the property owner further agrees are
reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
needs that are caused directly by the zoning
reclassification:
E. Sians.
The following regulations shall apply to all
signs in this particular PC Planned Commercial
District.
1) A maximum of five (5) freestanding on-
premise signs shall' be permitted with a
maximum area of 125 square feet each and a
maximum height of 40 feet.
2) The total wall-mounted signage maximum
area shall be two square feet for each lineal foot
of building fa~ade. The signable area shall be
distributed among all tenants on the site, with a
maximum of three signs per business. Wall-
mounted signs may be located on any wall
below eave or parapet line.
3) A maximum of two (2) off-premise signs
shall be permitted on the premises with the
maximum area of 750 square feet and a
maximum height shall be 40 feet.
4) Directional signs shall be permitted at six
square feet per sign panel, either wall-mounted
projecting or free-standing, with a maximum
height of ten feet.
5) No name plate or directory signs are
allowed.
Section 3. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 4. The foregoing amendment shall
take effect upon publication, as provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15'h day of
August 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald
newspaper this 22nd day of August. 2005.
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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Buol moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted
on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to
the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0. Buol moved final passage and
adoption of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Regular Session, August 15, 2005
Asbury Plaza Shopping Center: Proof of
publication on notice of hearing to consider
rezoning property located at the northwest
corner of Asbury Road and the Northwest
Arterial by amending the ASbury Plaza PUD
Planned United Development/PC Planned
Commercial designation to modify maximum
building height as requested by Asbury Dubuque
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.
Steven SI. Peter of Asbury Plaza, LLC, spoke
requesting adoption of the Ordinance.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reciassifying hereinafter
described property located at the northwest
corner of Asbury Road and the Northwest
Arterial to amend Ordinance No. 44-99 that
established the PUD Planned Unit Development
District for Asbury Plaza and amending the
buiiding height restriction for out lots, presented
and read.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 51-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A
(THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRI-
BED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ASBURY ROAD
AND THE NORTHWEST ARTERIAL TO
AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 44-99 THAT
ESTABLISHED THE PUD PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR ASBURY
PLAZA AND AMENDING THE BUILDING
HEIGHT RESTRICTION FOR OUT LOTS
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 providing for
the amendment of Ordinance No. 44-99, which
adopted regulations for the Asbury Plaza
Planned Unit Development District for
hereinafter described property, as shown on
Exhibit A, and to the centerline of the adjoining
public right of way, all in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 2. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section
414.5(2003), and as an express condijion of the
reclassification, the undersigned property owner
agrees to the following conditions, all of which
the property owner further agrees are
reasonable and imposed to satisfy the public
needs that are caused directly by the zoning
reciassification:
8. Lot and Buik Reoulations
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Development of land in the PUD District shall
be reguiated as follows:
1) All shopping center buildings, structures
and activities shall be developed in conformance
with the attached conceptual development plan
and all final site development plans shall be
approved in accordance with provisions of the
PUD District regulations of this ordinance and
Section 3-5.5 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2) All shopping center buildings and
structures shall be limited to a maximum height
of 40 feet.
3) All buildings and structures located on out
lots shall be developed in compliance with the
bulk regulations of the C-3 General Commercial
District, except maximum height, as established
in Section 3-3.3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
4) All retail commercial buildings and
structures located on out lots shall be limited to
a maximum height of 25 feet, except Lot 2
Asbury Plaza No. 14, shall have a maximum
height of 35 feet.
Section 3. The foregoing amendment has
heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning
Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 4. The foregoing amendment shall
take effect upon publication, as provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 151h day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Heraid
newspaper this
(NOT PUBLISHED AS OF 12/12/05)
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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.
Gronen Properties LLC / Michelle Mihalakis:
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 2080 Eim
Street from R-2A Alternate Two-Family
Residential District to OR Office Residential
District as requested by Michelle Mihalakis /
Gronen Properties LLC for development of a
twenty room SRO and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval and
communication from Dolores M. Schiltz in
opposition to the proposed rezoning at 2080 Elm
Street, presented and read.
Michelle Mihalakis, applicant, spoke explaining
this would be a SRO for women only, that it
would increase property values and it would be
established in partnership with Maria House and
other organizations. Ms. Mihalakis explained
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that she had made an offer to purchase a piece
of property adjacent to 2080 Elm to provide
additional parking and possible green space.
David Chatfield, Darlene Burds, Sheila Walter,
and Mark Stein spoke in opposition to the
proposed rezoning citing concerns regarding
additional traffic. lack of parking and reduced
green space in the area.
Michelle Brown and Sherry McDonald of the
Maria House spake in support of the project and
stressed the need for it in Dubuque. Cindy
Fitzgerald requested that Council look at the
good of the project and not just the parking
issue.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the
Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter
described property located at 2080 Elm Street
from R-2A Alternate Two-Family Residential
District to OR Office Residential District,
presented and read. Buol moved this be
considered the first reading of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Ms. Mihalakis was directed by Council to meet
with the neighbors in an attempt to address their
concerns and to provide documentation with
regard to the offer to purchase the additional
property.
Great River Road Interpretive Signage Project:
Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on
pians and specifications and notice to bidders
and City Manager recommending adoption of
the plans and specifications, rejection of all bids
received, and the rebidding of the project,
presented and read. Michalski moved that the
proofs and communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 6-0 with
Nicholson temporarily out of the room.
RESOLUTION NO. 386-05
RESOLUTION ADOPTING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Whereas, on the 18" day of July, 2005, plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated
cost were filed with the City Clerk of Dubuque,
Iowa for the Great River Road Interpretive
Signage 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 151h day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 6-0 with
Nicholson temporarily out of the room.
RESOLUTION NO. 387-05
REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE
GREAT RIVER ROAD INTERPRETIVE
SIGNAGE PROJECT AND RE-ORDERING
BIDS FOR THE PROJECT
Whereas, sealed bid proposals have been
submitted by contractors for the Great River
Road Interpretive Signage Project (the project)
pursuant to Resolution No. 335-05 and notice to
bidders published in a newspaper published in
the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the 22'" day of
July, 2005.
Whereas, said sealed proposals were opened
and read on the 91h day of August, 2005; and
Whereas, the City Council has deemed it
advisable to reject an bids and to re-bid the
Project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the bids for the above Project
be rejected and the Manager is authorized and
instructed to return the bid deposits of all the
bidders.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby
directed to Te-advertise for bids for the Project,
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 8th day of September,
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 the City Council
meeting on the 19th day of September, 2005.
Passed, approved and adopted this 151h day of
August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Michalski moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 6-0 with
Nicholson temporarily out of the room.
Michalski moved to reinstate the rules limiting
discussion to the Council. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 6-0 with Nicholson
temporarily out of the room.
ACTION ITEMS
OpportunifyDubuque: Communication from
OpportunifyDubuque requesting City Council
adopt a resolution of support to ensure that the
community has the option to further study,
assess and investigate whether the construction
andlor operation of a communications utility is
feasible and appropriate and submitting a
Regular Session, August 15, 2005
petition requesting that the question of
establishing a communications utility be placed
on the ballot of the November 8, 2005 City
Council election, presented and read. Cline
moved that the communication be received and
filed. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-
O.
Council Member Michalski clarified that the
vote was not for the establishment of the utility
but for the ability to study the option.
RESOLUTION NO. 388-05
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE
DUBUQUE COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF
ELECTIONS TO PLACE THE QUESTION OF
THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL
COMMUNICATIONS UTILITY ON THE
BALLOT FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2005
Whereas, the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa is in receipt of a petition calling
for the placement of the question of the
authorization of the City of Dubuque to establish
a municipal communications utility on the ballot
in Dubuque, Iowa for the general election to be
held November 8, 2005; and
Whereas, Iowa Code ~ 388.1 provides that
upon receipt of a valid petition requesting that a
proposal be submitted to the voters, the City
Council shall submit the proposal at the next
regular city election.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Dubuque County
Commissioner of Elections is hereby requested
to place the following question of the
authorization of the City of Dubuque to establish
a municipal communications utility be placed on
the ballot for the general election to be held
November 8, 2005:
"Shall the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be
authorized to establish a municipal utility to
provide communications services, including but
not limited to local exchange teiephone services,
long distance telephone services, Internet
access services, and television services."
Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby
authorized and directed to provide a certified
copy of this resolution to the Dubuque County
Commissioner of Eiections.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day
of August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
Markham moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Special Events in Public Right-of-Way: City
Manager recommending approval of the
establishment of a policy to hold special events
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on public rights-of-way, presented and read.
Cline moved that the communication be
received and filed and approved
recommendation. Seconded by Michalski.
Motion carried 7-0.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission:
Appointment of City Council liaison to the Long
Range Planning Advisory Commission (currently
City Council Member Buol), presented and
read. Markham moved that Council Member
Cline be appointed as liaison as Council
Member Buol removed himself from
consideration. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Contract Change Order Approval: City
Manager recommending that he be authorized
to approve change orders to public improvement
contracts and approving a procedure for such
change orders, presented and read. Buol moved
that the communication be received and filed.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 389-05
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPROVE CHANGE ORDERS TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS AND
PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR SUCH
CHANGE ORDERS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
1. After award of a public improvement
contract by the City Council, the City Manager or
the City Manager's designee may approve
change orders subject to the following
procedure. All change orders shall be monitored
by the City Manager to note the point in time
when the change orders equai 10 percent of the
budgeted amount approved by the City Council
for the project or whenever the total for all
change orders exceeds $100,000, whichever
amount is greater. Once change orders totaling
such amount have been issued, for any
subsequent change order the City Manager shall
provide an informational memorandum to the
City Council containing an explanation of the
change order and the status of the project and
change orders issued to date at the next City
Council meeting. The City Council may modify
the $10,000 limit in the resolution approving a
public improvement contract. Wonk on the
project shall be allowed to continue during the
time the City Manager is preparing the
informational memorandum.
2. The foregoing procedure shall apply to unit
priced contracts when it becomes apparent that
there will be a change in the number of units that
will have the effect of increasing the contract by
the amounts specified above.
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3. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, a
change order shall be submitted to the City
Council for approval when it involves a material
change in the quantity or type of work to be
done under the contract.
4. Once a project has been completed, the
total quant~ies and costs shall be presented by
the City Manager to the City Council for
acceptance and payment. Such quantities shall
include the quantities from change orders as
well as the final, as-built measured quantities.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day
of August, 2005.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Buol moved adoption of the Resolution.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Highway 20 Bridge: City Manager requesting
direction regarding a work session to discuss
several aesthetic design issues for the Highway
20 Bridge Project as it enters Dubuque,
presented and read. Cline moved that the
communication be received and filed and
scheduled Work Session for Monday,
September 19, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. Seconded
by Buo!' Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Cline questioned sidewalk responsibility near
Culvers.
At 8:39 P.M. Markham moved to go into
Closed Session reo Pending Litigation and
Properly Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1 )(c)O) 2005
Code of Iowa. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
carried 7-0.
At 9:09 P.M. Council reconvened Regular
Session stating that staff had been given proper
direction.
There being no further business, Markham
moved to adjourn. Seconded by Michaiski.
Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at
9:10P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
1t 8/24
2005
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