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CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION, JANUARY 15, 2001
COUNCIL MET IN SPECIAL SESSION AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
PRESENT: MAYOR DUG(~'AN, COUNCIL MEMBERS BUOL, CLINE, MARKHAM,
MICHAL I, NICH SON, RO INS
CITY MANAGER MICHAEL VAN MILLIGEN, CORPO~TION COUNSEL BARRY LINDAHL
ABSENT:
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is the special session of the City Council
called for the purpose o~t~Pon~3ch~°Usiness which may properly come before the
City Council.
Ayes
Nays
Markham
Michalski
Nicholson
Robbins
Buol
Cline
Duggan
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION, JANUARY 15, 2001
COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
PRESENT: MAYOR D~GGAN, COUNCIL MEMBERS BUOL, CLINE, MARKHAM,
MIC,A KI. ,Ic, So,. ,OB ,S
CITY MANAGER MICHAEL V~,N MILMGEN, CORPORATION COUNSEL B~RY MNDAHL
ABSENT:
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.
iNVOCATION: Reverend Sean Hirschy, Youth Minister of Word of Life Church
CONSENT ITEMS
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Buol
Cline
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Minutes Submitted
Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission of 12/5; City Council Proceedings
of 1/2; Historic Preservation Commission of 12/21; Library Board of ~ 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 92,654.14 for property damage; Don Ernzen in
estimated amount of 917.99 for property damage; Rhonda Gotto in estimated
amount of 9164 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 91,200 for loss of business; John
Vollenweider in estimated amount of 91,145.29 for vehicle damage; Walser
Movers, Inc., in estimated amount of 936,322 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 9153.17 for vehicle damage; and Gary and
Susan Reiter in the amount of 9160.70 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
Ayes
Nays
Markham
Michalski
Nicholson
Robbins
Buol
Cline
Duggan
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 $ Housing Voucher Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Ayes Nays
Markham
Michalski
Nicholson
Robbins
Buol
Cline
Duggan
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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 ~/-~f'~/~ Accepting improvements in Sunnyslope Estates - Phase 4
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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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 ~L;~- ~'~ 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
Ayes Nays
Markham
Michalski
Nicholson
Robbins
Buol
Cline
Duggan
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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 1'~'0~ 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 : J~/~J 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 ,/<~/' 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.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Ayes Nays
Markham
Michalski
Nicholson
Robbins
Buol
Cline
Duggan
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Fiscal Year 2000 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
City Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2000 Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report and Audit Reports.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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 Disposition: Receive and File
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
Ayes Nays
Markham
Michalski
Nicholson
Robbins
Buol
Cline
Duggan
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14. Community Development Advisory Commission
Acting Community and Economic Development Director Pam Myhre advising of
vacancies on the Community Development Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. 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
16. 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
Ayes Nays
Markham
Michalski
Nicholson
Robbins
Buol
Cline
Duggan
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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
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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
Ayes Nays
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Michalski
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Cline
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Airport Commission - Appointment of City Council Representative
Appointment of City Council representative (currently Council Membe~'Markham)?o
the Airport Commission for a term expiring January 15, 2002. ~ ~/
Suggested Disposition: Council Appointment
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Municipal Parking Lot #2
City Manager recommending that Municipal Parking Lot//2, located at 9th 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 Paragraph 6 establishing the meter time and fee schedule for
Municipal Lot #2
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Ayes Nays
Markham
/~ Michalski
~__~Nicholson
Robbins
Buol
Cline
.~ Duggan
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 for the designation of through streets
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
yes~ Nays
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· Michalski
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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 ~'~J 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
Ayes Nays
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Michalski
~Nicholson
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Duggan
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.
ORDINANCE. ~/~/ 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Ayes Nays
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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
Ayes Nays
~ Markham
Michalski
~ Nicholson
Robbins
Buol
Cline
Duggan
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Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Transmittal
City Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2002 Budget.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
~yes Nays
Markham
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Buol
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j Duggan
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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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 /~27 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 ~ g27 Ordering bids and directing Clerk to advertise
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
2/19/01
,~yes Nays
Markham
/ Michalski
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.//L-~' Robbins
/ Buo
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Duggan
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.
Motion to adjourn at .~; Y~/~
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Robbins
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