01 15 01 AgendaCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2001
5:00 P.M. - DINNER (LIBRARY ROTUNDA)
5:30 P.M. - TOWN CLOCK PLAZA DESIGN
ROLL CALL ORDER -
January 15, 2001
MARKHAM
MICHALSKI
NICHOLSON
ROBBINS
BUOL
CLINE
DUGGAN
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION
Reverer/d Sean Hirschy, Youth Minister of Word of Life Church
CONSENT ITEMS (See Pages 4 - 7)
The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and all
consent items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate
discussion on a particular item. If you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items,
please go to the microphone and be recognized by the Mayor and state the item you
would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council to express their desire to serve on the
following Commission:
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission (2 Unexpired 3 Year Terms):
Applicant: Leslee Spraggins
ACTION ITEMS
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Rick Dickinson, Executive Director, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, to
give a verbal progress report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Airport Commission - Appointmerrt of City Council Representative
Appointment of City Council representative (currently Council Member Markham) to
the Airport Commission for a term expiring January 15, 2002.
Suggested Disposition: Council Appointment
Municipal Parking Lot #2
City Manager recommending that Municipal Parking Lot #2, located at 9= and Bluff
Streets, be changed from meters only to meters and reserved parking.
ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 32-314
establishing meters - time and fee schedule for municipal lots by adding a new ~/~F'
Paragraph 6 establishing the meter time and fee schedule for Municipal Lot #2 ~9~
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Alta Vista Street - Traffic Control
City Manager recommending that Alta Vista Street be designated as a through
street and that stop signs be placed at all the side street intersections along Alta
Vista Street.
ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by
adding Alta Vista Street to Subsection (b) of Section 32-213 thereof providing forint//
the designation of through streets
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
DAIDC Spec Building
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance that allows the speculative
industrial building, which was built by the Dubuque Area Industrial Development
Corporation (DAIDC) and is located in the Dubuque Industrial Center West, to be
exempt from property tax.
ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 15, Community Development of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adopting a new Article 6, allowing an exemption
from property taxation for speculative shell buildings constructed by community
development organizations
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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Permit Moratorium for Off-Premise Signs
City Manager recommending the establishment of a ninety (90) day moratorium on
the issuance of permits for off-premise signs.
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ORDINANCE
Amending
Chapter
Ordinances by adding a new Section 3-43(f), to establish a ninety (90) day
moratorium on the issuance of permits for off-premise signs
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Platinum Hospitality Group
City Manager recommending an amendment to the Development Agreement and
Lease with Platinum Holdings, LLC; an amendment to the Facilities Management
Agreement with Platinum Hospitality Group; and approval of a Parking Use
Agreement with Platinum Holdings, LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Transmittal
City Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2002 Budget.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Five Flags Theater Renovation
City Manager submitting documents initiating the Five Flags Theater Renovation
Project and setting a public hearing for February 19, 2001.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specs for project in estimated
amount of $518,000
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specs for February 19, 2001
RESOLUTION Ordering bids and directing Clerk to advertise
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
2/19/01
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CONSENTITEMS
Minutes Submitted
Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission of 12/5; City Council Proceedings
of 1/2; Historic Preservation Commission of 12/21; Library Board of 11/2; Park and
Recreation Commission of 12/12; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 12/21
Proof of publication for Council Proceedings of 12/18; Lists of Claims and
Summary of Revenues for Month Ending November 30, 2000
Printed Council Proceedings for the Month of November, 2000
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve as Printed
Notice of Claims/Suits
David and Monica Ackley in undetermined amount for vehicle damage; Vicki
Bechen in estimated amount of $2,654.14 for property damage; Don Ernzen in
estimated amount of $17.99 for property damage; Rhonda Gotto in estimated
amount of $164 for vehicle damage; Ronnie Hess in estimated amount of $2,600
for vehicle damage; Kelly LeFevour in undetermined amount for vehicle damage;
Shot Tower Inn in estimated amount of $1,200 for loss of business; John
Vollenweider in estimated amount of $1,145.29 for vehicle damage; Waiser
Movers, Inc., in estimated amount of $36,322 for public improvements provided at
the Fifth Street Parking Ramp
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal Dept for Investigation
Corporation Counsel advising the following claims have been referred to Public
Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool:
CDI Excavating Incorporated for property damage; Dubuque Rescue Mission for
property damage; Ellen's Floral Gallery for loss of business; Matthew D. Germain
for vehicle damage; Qwest for property damage; Silver Dollar Cantina for loss of
business; and Ellen Zelinskas for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the vehicle damage claim of
Edward M. Kruse in the amount of $163.17 for vehicle damage; and Gary and
Susan Reiter in the amount of $160.70 for vehicle damage and that the Finance
Director be directed to issue payment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Finance Director to Issue Checks
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Citizen Communication
Communication from Tara Winger.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Fischer Cold Storage Demolition Permit
City Manager recommending approval of a demolition permit for the Fischer Cold
Storage Building, located within the Ice Harbor Permit Moratorium District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Section 8 Program Housing Vouchers
City Manager recommending approval of an application to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for forty Section 8 Program Housing Vouchers.
RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application to participate in the
Section 8 Housing Voucher Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Sunnyslope Estates - Phase 4 - Accepting Public Improvements
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements as completed
by the developer, Moore Development, Ltd., in Sunnyslope Estates - Phase 4.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvements in Sunnyslope Estates - Phase 4
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Historic Resource Development Program Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of an application for
Historic Resource Development Program funding to conduct an architectural/
historic survey.
RESOLUTION Approving the submission of an application for Historic Resource
Development Program funding to conduct an architectural/historic survey
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Southwest Arterial Environmental Assessment
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to an agreement with
IDOT regarding the Southwest Arterial Environmental Assessment.
RESOLUTION Approving First Amendment to an agreement between the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, and the Iowa Department of Transportation for joint and
cooperative action to study the Southwest Arterial around the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Dubuque County Historical Society - Environmental Review
City Manager recommending publication of a combined Notice of Finding of No
Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of
Funds for the Dubuque County Historical Society's handicap ramp.
RESOLUTION Authorizing publication of a combined Notice of Finding of No
Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of
Funds for the Dubuque County Historical Society's handicap ramp.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Iowa Inn - Environmental Review
City Manager recommending publication of a combined Notice of Finding of No
Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of
Funds for the Iowa Inn Rehabilitation Project.
RESOLUTION publication of a combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact
on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Iowa
Inn Rehabilitation Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Fiscal Year 2000 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
City Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2000 Comprehensive
Report and Audit Reports.
Annual Financial
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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12.
Local Housing Assistance Program Grant
Communication from the Iowa Department of Economic Development advising that
the City has been awarded a $100,000 LHAP Grant.
Suggested Dispos'Kion: Receive and File
13. National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors
City Manager recommending that the City contribute $1,000 to the National
Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors to support submittal of
reply comments to the FCC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Support
14. Community Development Advisory Commission
Acting Community and Economic Development Director Para Myhre advising of
vacancies on the Community Development Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
14.
Business License Refund
A & B Tap requesting a refund of their Cigarette License in the amount of $50.00.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15.
Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class C Beer Permit to Iowa Potato & Produce
House, Liquor Depot of Dubuque, and Hy-Vee #2
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class C Beer/Liquor License to Dubuque
Mining Co., The Lounge, and A & B Tavern; and a Class B Wine Permit to Dubuque
Religious Center, Hy-Vee #2, and Liquor Depot of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
PUBLIC INPUT
At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which
are of concern to that person and which are not an agenda item. Please take your place
at the microphone and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your
comments; however, no formal action may be taken at this time on your comments
because of the notice requirements of the iowa Open Meetings Law.
Jeanne F. Schneider
1:00 p.m.
January 11, 2001
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