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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
City Council, Special Session, January 15, 2001
At 5:00 P.M. Council had dinner in the Second Floor Rotunda of the Public Library.
At 5:36 P.M. Council convened for the Special Session in the Public Library Auditorium.
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members Buol, Cline, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson,
Robbins, City Manager Michael Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is a special session of the City Council
called for review of the Town Clock Plaza Design and acting upon such other business
which may properly come before the City Council.
Discussion ensued amongst the Council Members about what they would like to have
included in the proposed designs for the Town Clock Plaza, that area of Main Street between
Fifth and Ninth Streets, if it were opened to traffic. Design proposals from Durrant Group,
Inc. are scheduled to be presented to the Council within the next two months.
Upon consensus the Special Session adjourned at 5:55 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
City Council, Regular Session, January 15, 2001
Council Met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members Buol, Cline, Markham, Michalski,
Nicholson, Robbins, City Manager Michael Van Milligen.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is the regular session of the City Council
called for the purpose of acting upon such business which may properly come before the
City Council.
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Invocation was given by Reverend Sean Hirschy, Youth Minister of Word of Life
Church.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes Submitted: Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission of 12/5; City
Council Proceedings of 1/2; Historic Preservation Commission of 12/21; Library Board of
11/16; Park and Recreation Commission of 12/12; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 12/21,
upon motion received and filed.
Proof of publication for Council Proceedings of 12/18; Lists of Claims and Summary of
Revenues for Month Ending November 30, 2000, upon motion received and filed.
Printed Council Proceedings for the Month of November, 2000, upon motion approved
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; Walser Movers, Inc., in estimated amount of $36,322 for public
improvements provided at the Fifth Street Parking Ramp, upon motion referred to the Legal
Staff for investigation and report.
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; Ellens
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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, upon motion received and filed and concurred.
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the vehicle damage claim of
Edward M. Kruse in the amount of $153.17 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, upon motion received and filed and authorized Finance Director to issue proper
checks.
Citizen Communication: Communication from Tara Winger, upon motion received
and filed.
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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, upon motion received and filed and concurred with recommendation.
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, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of
Resolution No. 10-01 Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application to participate in the
Section 8 Housing Voucher Program. Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
Sunnyslope Estates - Phase 4 Accepting Public Improvements: City Manager
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recommending acceptance of the public improvements as completed by the developer,
Moore Development, Ltd., in Sunnyslope Estates - Phase 4. Buol moved adoption of
Resolution No. 11-01 Accepting improvements in Sunnyslope Estates Phase 4. Seconded
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by Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
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, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 12-01 Approving the
submission of an application for Historic Resource Development Program funding to
conduct an architectural/historic survey. Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
Southwest Arterial Environmental Assessment: City Manager recommending approval
of an amendment to an agreement with IDOT regarding the Southwest Arterial Environmental
Assessment, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 13-
01 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. Seconded by Robbins. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque County Historical Society Environmental Review: City Manager
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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 Societys handicap ramp, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption
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of Resolution No. 14-01 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 Societys handicap ramp. Seconded by Robbins. Motion
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carried 7-0.
Iowa Inn Environmental Review: City Manager recommending publication of a
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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, upon motion received
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and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 15-01 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 Iowa Inn Rehabilitation Project. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Fiscal Year 2000 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report: City Manager submitting
the Fiscal Year 2000 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Audit Reports, upon
motion received and filed.
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,
upon motion received and filed.
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, upon motion received and filed and approved support.
Community Development Advisory Commission: Acting Community and Economic
Development Director Pam Myhre advising of vacancies on the Community Development
Advisory Commission, upon motion received and filed.
Business License Refund: A & B Tap requesting a refund of their Cigarette License
in the amount of $50.00, upon motion received and filed and approved request.
Business Licenses: Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 16-01 Granting issuance
of a Class C Beer Permit to Iowa Potato & Produce House, Liquor Depot of Dubuque, and
Hy-Vee #2 and Resolution No. 17-01 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. Seconded by Robbins. Motion
carried 7-0.
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. Leslee Spraggins
spoke requesting appointment.
ACTION ITEMS
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation: Rick Dickinson, Executive Director,
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, spoke giving a verbal progress report.
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Airport Commission Appointment of City Council Representative: Appointment of
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City Council representative (currently Council Member Markham) to the Airport Commission
for a term expiring January 15, 2002. Upon motion Markham reappointed to a term expiring
January 15, 2002.
Municipal Parking Lot #2: City Manager recommending that Municipal Parking Lot #2,
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located at 9 and Bluff Streets, be changed from meters only to meters and reserved
parking, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 1-01 Amending the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances Section 32-314 establishing meters time and fee schedule for
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municipal lots by adding a new Paragraph 6 establishing the meter time and fee schedule for
Municipal Lot #2, presented and read. Michalski moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council Meetings prior
to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended and further moved final
consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Alta Vista Street Traffic Control: City Manager recommending that Alta Vista Street
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be designated as a through street and that stop signs be placed at all the side street
intersections along Alta Vista Street, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 2-01
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 for the designation of through streets,
presented and read. Markham moved that the requirement that a proposed Ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to the meeting at which
it is to be finally passed be suspended and further moved final consideration and passage of
the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 3-01
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, presented and read.
Buol moved that the requirement that a proposed Ordinance be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council Meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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
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signs, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 4-01 Amending Chapter 3
(Advertising) of the City of Dubuque Code of 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,
presented and read. Buol moved that the requirement that a proposed Ordinance be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to the meeting at which
it is to be finally passed be suspended and further moved final consideration and passage of
the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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, upon motion received and filed and
concurred with recommendation.
Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Transmittal: City Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2002
Budget, upon motion received and filed. City Manager Michael Van Milligen gave a
comprehensive report of the proposed FY 2002 Budget.
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,
upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 18-01 Preliminary
approval of plans and specs for project in estimated amount of $518,000; Resolution No.
19-01 Fixing date of hearing on plans and specs for February 19, 2001 at 6:30 P.M. in the
Public Library Auditorium and directing the City Clerk to publish notice in the manner
prescribed by law; Resolution No. 20-01 Ordering bids and directing Clerk to advertise.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
There being no further business, upon motion meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M.
/s Jeanne F. Schneider
City Clerk
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