12 03 01 Skeleton SheetCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION, DECEMBER 3, 2001
COUNCIL MET IN SPECIAL SESSION AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
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PRESENT. MAYOR DxUGGAN, C~uNCIL MEMBERS CLINE,
MARKHAM,
MICHA~KI, NICH(~SON, ROBBINS Y~LiN
CITY MANAGER MICHAEL VAN MILLIGEN, CORPORATION COUNSEL BAR DAHL
ABSENT:
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is the special session of the City Council
called for the purpose of receiving an update on the Master Plan for the Port of
Dubuque.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION, DECEMBER 3, 200t
COUNCIL MET IN RE~LAR SESSION AT 6:3~/P.M. IN THE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
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PRESENT: MAYOR DUGGAN, COUNCIL MEMBERS BUOL, CLINE,
MICHAL/SKI, NICHO/IZSON, ROLLINS
CITY MANAGER MICHAEL VAN IM~LLIGEN, CORPORATION COUNSEL BAR/RY LINDAHL
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 Dr. Duane Larson, President, Wartburg Theological Seminary
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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 Cede 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
Notice of Claims/Suits
Carla Deutmeyer in estimated amount of $478.78 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
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Citizen Communications
Communication from Emily Frye, Isaiah Wamake, 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
Industrial Park Land Sales
City Manager providing a written response to questions from Bud Isenhart regarding
industrial park land sales.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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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 ~--~f~~/ Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION ~-~J~2-~/~/ Approving final contract amount of $43,051
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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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 ,.~'JJ-' dj Accepting improvements in Oak Meadow Second Addition
- Phase 3 (Deerwood Circle)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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
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
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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
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,
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Gaming Referendum Legislation
Communication of City Manager to area legislators regarding gaming referendum
legislation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve.
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
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Business Licenses
RESOLUTION ~-J~- Granting issuance of a license to sell Cigarettes and
Cigarette Papers to Bricktown Brewery/Underground Stone Wall Lounge
RESOLUTION
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Granting issuance of a Class ~C" Beer Permit to the Big
RESOLUTION ~_~/,~'~ Granting issuance of a Class "C' Beer/Liquor License to
Bowling and Beyond and Cooper Management Company
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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BOARDSICOMMISSIONS
Interview for the following Board/Commission:
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission {One unexpired term through
10/01/04)
Applicant: John Nemmers .- .~',~1~
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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
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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 ~-/~.~--~g?/ 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
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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
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amount of $108,852.34
Awarding contract to Westphal and Company, Inc., in the
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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REINSTATE THE RULES
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Presentation of Vision Downtown Results
Wm. David Rusk to make verbal presentation on the results of the Vision Downtown
process, requesting adoption of the Vision Downtown document as the community's
shared vision for downtown Dubuque, and requesting referral to the City Manager for
consideration in the annual budget process.
Communication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission in support of the
Vision Downtown document and a Comprehensive Downtown Planning Process
RESOLUTION Adopting the Vision Downtown document
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Bond Sale to Support America's River Project Components
City Manager recommending the sa~e of $12,360,000 Genera; Obligation Bonds.
RESOLUTION ~J/~ Directing the sale of $9,500,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2001
RESOLUTION
Bonds, Series 2002
Directing the sale of $2,860,000 General Obligation
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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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 revi~sed 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
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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'~',~~43//~
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
REMIND COUNCIL NOT TO ADOPT RESOLUTIONS
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
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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.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation - Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(1)(c)
Motion to go into closed session
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Motion to adjourn
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