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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council
Date: Monday, December 3, 2001
Time: See Below
Place of Meeting: See Below
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the above identified governmental body v~l m~t at
the time, date and place as set forth above.
The TENTATIVE AGENDA for the meeting is as follows:
4:30 P.M. - Library Rotunda, Second Floor, Dinner
5:00 P.M. - Library Auditorium, Third Floor
Update on Master Site Planning, Fourth St. Peninsula
6:30 P.M. - Library Auditorium, Regular Council Meeting, See Agenda.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa, 2001, and
applicable local regulations of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and/or governmental body
holding the meeting.
~Je'anne F. Schneider, City Clerk
ANY VISUAL OR HEARING IMPAIRED PERSONS NEEDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
OR PERSONS WITH SPECIAL ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE AT (319) 589-4120 OR TDD (319) 589-4193 IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS
DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2001
4:30 P.M. - DINNER - LIBRARY ROTUNDA
5:00 P.M. - SPECIAL MEETING - MASTER SITE PLANNING - PORT OF DUBUQUE
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING - LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION
REVEREND DR. DUANE LARSON, PRESIDENT, WARTBURG THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
CONSENT ITEMS (See Pages 4 - 8)
The consent agenda items are considered to be murine 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
Interview for the following Board/Commission:
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission (One unexpired term through
10/01/04)
Applicant: John Nemmers
Appointment to the following Commission:
Community Development Advisory Commission (One unexpired term through 2/15/04 -
Census Tract 3 - Currently vacant)
Applicant: Richard J. Sullivan
Board/Commission Board/Commission CDAC Application ESAC Application
Ust Overview
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
Vacating Petition - Congress Circle
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing and City Manager recommending the
sale of City-owned right-of-way on Congress Circle to Mr. N.J. Yiannias, representing
Key City Investment Company, in the amount of $35,750.
Communication from N. J. Yiannias, President of Key City Investment Company,
requesting to purchase Congress Circle for $35,750.
RESOLUTION Disposing of City interest in Lot 2A of Westview Shopping Center Place
No. 2, Dubuque County, Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Congress - I'4VM Yiannias Ltr ~L;!. 27 Congress - Staff Congress -
Memo IViemo Resolution
Congress - Plat Yiannias Ltr Offer to Purchase Kalb Offer
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Ice Rinks and Murphy Tennis Courts Lighting 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 Ice Rinks and Murphy Tennis Courts Lighting Project to Westphal and Company,
Inc., in the amount of $108,852.34.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Westphal and Company, Inc., in the amount of
$108,852.34
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Lighting - MVM Hem, LighUng - Staff Hem( ResoluUon #1 ResoluUon #2
REINSTATE THE RULES
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ACTION ITEMS
Presentation of Vision Downtown Results
Wm. David Rusk to make verbal presentation on the results of the Vision Downtown
process.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Bond Sale to Support America's River Project Components
City Manager recommending the sale of $12,360,000 General Obligation Bonds.
RESOLUTION Directing the sale of $9,500,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001
RESOLUTION Directing the sale of $2,860,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Bond Sale - HVH Resolution #~. Resolutui0n #2
Memo
Ward and Precinct Ordinance Modifications
City Manager recommending approval of modifications to the City's ward and precinct
plan ordinance and map as requested by the State of Iowa and Dubuque County and
approval of a revised precinct agreement with Dubuque County.
ORDINANCE Amending the City of Dubuque, Iowa Code of Ordinances by repealing
Chapter 17, Elections and adopting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 17, Elections,
establishing boundaries for four (4) wards and twenty-one (21) precincts.
Suggested DispOsition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Wards - HVH Hemo Wards - Staff Hemo Wards - Ordinance Precinct Agreement Precinct Haps
Fiscal Year 2003 Policy Guidelines -
City Manager recommending adoption of the Fiscal Year 2003 Policy Guidelines for the
City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
GuideXines - HVH Guidelines - Staff Guidelines
Hemo Memo
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Dubuque Yacht Basin Lease Agreements
City Manager recommending approval of amendments to three lease agreements
between the City and Dubuque Yacht Basin to extend the termination dates.
RESOLUTION Approving Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement (April 8, 1970)
between Dubuque Yacht Basin, Inc., and the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION Approving Second Amendment to Lease Agreement (February 5, 1974)
between Dubuque Yacht Basin, Inc., and the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION Approving Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement (November 23,
1987) between Dubuque Yacht Basin, Inc., and the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
12/17/01
Lease #2 Resolution #3 Lease #3
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes Submitted
Airport Commission of 10/22, 11/11 & 12; 11/15, and 11/18; Building Code Board of
Appeals of 11/13; Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 11/14; City Council Proceedings
of 11/13 and 11/19; Community Development Advisory Commission of 11/8; Enterprise
Zone Commission of 11/15; Five Flags Commission of 11/19; Housing Code Appeals
Board of 10/16; Park and Recreation Commission of 11/13
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of 11/5/01
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Airport - 10/22 Airport - 11/11 Airport - 11/15 Airport - 11/18 Building Code Cable TV
Council - 11/13 Council - 11/19 Corem Der Adv Enterprise Zone Rye Flags Hsg Code Appeals Bc
Comm
Park and Rec
Notice of Claims/Suits
Carla Deutmeyer in estimated amount of $476.78 for personal injury; Dubuque Rescue
Mission in undetermined amount for property damage; Dubuque Thunderbirds in
estimated amount of $705.00 for missing property; Kenneth M. Metz in estimated
amount of $2,429.75 for vehicle damage; Gerald Runde in estimated amount of $159.00
for property damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/Report
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:
Randy Gracheck for Hank's Specialties for vehicle damage
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claim of Dale A. Hirsch for vehicle
damage in the amount of $175.00 and that the Finance Director be directed to issue
payment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance Director to Issue
Check
Claim - ICAp Claim - Approved
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Citizen Communications
Communication from Emily Frye, Isaiah Warnake, Abbie Sudmeier and Matt
Klinkhammer of Dubuque Senior High School regarding the issue of smoking in public
facilities in Dubuque.
Communication from Walt Pregler, 2966 Shiras Avenue, regarding the plans for opening
of Main Street; and City Manager providing a response.
Communication of David S. Hartig requesting to purchase a portion of City-owned
property located on Old Mill Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
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Students Ltr Pregler Ltr MVM Response Hartig Ltr
Industrial Park Land Sales
City Manager providing a written respense to questions from Bud Isenhart regarding
industrial park land sales.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Land Sales - MVM Land Sales - Staff
Memo Memo
Sutton Pool Tank Painting - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Sutton Pool Tank Painting Project in the
final contract amount of $43,051.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Approving final contract amount of $43,051
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Sutton - MVM Memo Sutton - Staff Memo Sutton - Resolution Sutton - Resolution
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Oak Meadow Second Addition - Acceptance of Public Improvements
City Manager recommending acceptance of the public improvements that Jim Stock
Realty and Construction has completed in Oak Meadow Second Addition.
RESOLUTION Accepting improvements in Oak Meadow Second Addition - Phase 3
(Deerwood Circle)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Oak Meadow - MVM Oak Meadow - Staff Oak Meadow - Sb:~ck Ltr Final Plat
Memo Memo Resolution
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National Historic Landmark Status for the Shot Tower
City Manager recommending that the Planning Services Department retain a consultant
to prepare an application for National Historic Landmark status for the Shot Tower.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Shot Tower - HVM Shot Tower - Sf~
Memo Hemo
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
John S. Bennett submitting his resignation from the Environmental Stewardship
Advisory Commission effective December 5, 2001.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
Bennett Lb'
Dubuque County Supervisors -Abstract of Votes
Dubuque County Board of Supervisors submitting the "Abstract of Votes" for the City's
general election held on November 6, 2001.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
Abstract of Votes
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Communication from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development advising
of a new policy for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
regarding timely expenditure requirements of the program.
Follow-up communication from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development regarding the above policy.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
HUD Lb' #! HUD Lb' #2
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11.
Gaming Referendum Legislation
Communication of City Manager to area legislators regarding gaming referendum
legislation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Legislative Letter
12.
Iowa League of Cities
Communication from LaMetta K. Wynn, President of the iowa League of Cities,
appointing the City Manager to the Policy Committee of the League.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
League of Cities
13.
Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a license to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette Papers to
Bdcktown Brewery/Underground Stone Wall Lounge
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to the Big 10 Mart
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Bowling and
Beyond and Cooper Management Company
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
Resolution #1 Resolution #2 Resolution #3
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 cleady. 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.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation - Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(1 )(c)
Jeanne F. Schneider
November 29, 2001
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