2 5 10 City Council AgendaCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2001
6:30 P.M.
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION
Reverend Anthony Noel, Pastor of Abundant Harvest Church of God
FRENCH STUDENT PROGRAM
Introduction of students from Divine Word Seminary
CONSENT ITEMS (See Pages 5-10)
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
INTERVIEWS for the following Boards/Commissions:
Building Code Board of Appeals (2 Vacancies): Chuck Carr (General Contractor); Richard
Luchsinger (At-Large)
Community Development Advisory Commission (4 Vacancies): James Giesen (At-Large);
Charles Isenhart (Census Tract #1)
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission (2 Vacancies): Art Sunleaf
APPOINTMENTS to the following Boards/Commissions:
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission {2 Vacancies): Leslee Spraggins
ACTION ITEMS
Dubuque Golf and Country Club - Stop Sign Change Request
City Manager recommending approval of a request from the Dubuque Golf and
Country Club to reassign the right-of-way to Bradley Street at Rider, and to place
an additional stop sign for northbound vehicles on Perry at Rider.
ORDINANCE Amending the Code of Ordinances of the CiW of Dubuque, Iowa, by
modifying Subsection (b) of Section 32-21zt thereof providing for the addition of a
stop sign on Perry Street at Rider Street and a change of designation at Rider
Street and Bradley Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Design Review Process - Town Clock Plaza
Communication from the Historic Preservation Commission requesting that they be
permitted to participate in the future design review process for improvements to
the Town Clock Plaza area.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Decision
Amendment to Building Code Demolition Districts
City Manager recommending an amendment to the Code of Ordinances pertaining
demolition permits.
ORDINANCE Amending Chapter 11 (Buildings and Building Regulations) of the City
of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by amending Section 11-4 pertaining to waiting
period for demolition permits
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Loras College - Right-of-Way Construction Ordinance
City Manager recommending approval of a request from Loras College to utilize
public right-of-way to install a water supply line for their geothermal system for the
new Academic Resource Center.
ORDINANCE Authorizing Loras College to construct a geothermal water service
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Hazard Mitigation Plan
City Manager recommending appointments to the Hazard Mitigation Plan Task
Force Committee.
Suggested Disposi~on: Receive and File; Approve; Council Appointment
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Oak Street Sanitary Sewer
City Manager submitting documents providing for construction of the Oak Street
Sanitary Sewer Extension Project.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications for project in
estimated amount of $112,344.65
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications for March 5, 2001
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of Resolution of Necessity for project
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on Resolution of Necessary for March 5, 2001
RESOLUTION Approving preliminary Schedule of assessments
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
RESOLUTION Authorizing Eminent Domain proceedings to be initiated to acquire
sanitary sewer easements for construction of the Oak Street sanitary sewer
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 3/5/01
Allan J. Becker - Request to Vacate
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for February 19, 2001 to
consider a request from Allan J. Becker, representing Oarka Corp., a/k/a Hawkeye
Boat Sales & Service, Inc., to vacate a portion of Kerper Boulevard.
RESOLUTION Approving plat of a portion of Kerper Boulevard (Lot 2A of Bradley
Place)
ORDINANCE Vacating a portion of Kerper Boulevard (Lot 2A of Bradley Place)
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of City interest in Lot 2A of Bradley Place,
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Motion B; Motion A;
Public Heating 2/19/01
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Area Residential Care, Inc. - Request to Vacate
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for February 19, 2001 to
consider a request from Area Residential Care, Inc., to vacate a portion of Kerper
Boulevard.
RESOLUTION Approving plat of a portion of Kerper Boulevard (Lot 2A, Block 15,
River Front Subdivision No. 3)
ORDINANCE Vacating a portion of Kerper Boulevard (Lot 2A, Block 15, River Front
Subdivision No. 3)
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of City interest in Lot 2A, Block 15, River Front
Subdivision No. 3, Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Motion B; Motion A;
Public Hearing 2119/01
Thomas Luksstich and Steve Smith - Request to Vacate
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for February 19, 2001, to
consider a request from Thomas Luksetich and Steve Smith to vacate a portion of
Kerper Boulevard.
RESOLUTION Approving plat of a portion of Kerper Boulevard (Lot 2A, Block 15,
River Front Subdivision No. 3)
ORDINANCE Vacating a portion of Kerper Boulevard (Lot 2A, Block 15, River Front
Subdivision No. 3)
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of City interest in Lot 2A, Block 15, River Front
Subdivision No. 3, Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Motion B; Motion A;
Public Hearing 2/19/01
Fiscal Year 2002 Annual Action Plan
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for February 26, 2001 to
consider the Fiscal Year 2002 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action
Plan.
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on the Program Year 2001 (Fiscal Year
2002) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 2126101
United Rental Property / City of Dubuque - Proposed I.ease
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for February 19, 2001, to
consider a proposed lease agreement between the City and United Rentals, Inc.
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of an interest in real property by lease with
United Rentals, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 2/19/01
Amendment to Stout Place Urban Revitalization District {Iowa Inn Project)
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for Monday, March 5,
2001 to consider amending the Stout Place Urban Revitalization Plan (Iowa Inn
Project).
RESOLUTION Setting a public hearing on a proposal to amend City of Dubuque
Ordinance #12-98 Establishing the Stout Place Urban Revitalization Area as an
Urban Revitalization Area pursuant to Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 315/01
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes Submitted
Airport Commission of 12/28/00, 1/03, and 1/O8; Cable Community
Teleprogramming Commission of 1/9; City Council of 1/11 and 1/15; Civil Service
Commission of 12/27/00; Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission of 1/9;
Five Flags Commission of 12/18/00 and 1/15/01; Housing Commission Trust Fund
of 1/18; Human Rights Commission of 11/13/00; Investment Oversight
Commission of 1/18; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission - Downtown
Planning Committee of 1/8; Park and Recreation Commission of 1/9; Transit Board
of 1/17
Proof of Publication for,Council Proceedings of 1/2/00, 1/11, and 1/15; Printed
Council Proceedings for December 2000
Finance Director submitting the Financial Reports for the month ending December
31, 2000; Quarterly Report of the Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
Substance Abuse Services Center Second Quarter Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve as PHntad
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Notice of Claims/Suits
Ross Ball in estimated amount of $270 for property damage; Thomas J. and
Michelle M. Frick in undetermined amount for vehicle damage and personal injuries;
Grove Tool, Inc. in estimated amount of $209 for vehicle damage; Kathleen M.
Kane in estimated amount of $48.74 for vehicle damage; Mackenzie Kylmanen for
personal injuries; Kelly Larson in undetermined amount for vehicle damage; Lois
Link in undetermined amount for vehicle damage; Mercy Health Center in estimated
amount of $191.20 for property damage; Klm Mesch in estimated amount of
$367.41 for property damage; Monte Carlo Restaurant in undetermined amount for
loss of business; Brian C. Noel in undetermined amount for vehicle damage; Mary
C. Oglesby in undetermined amount for personal injuries; Susan A. Walgamuth in
undetermined amount for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal Dept 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:
Vicki Bechen for property damage; Ronnie Hess for vehicle damage; Thomas and
Michelle Frick for vehicle damage; State Farm Insurance for property damage; The
Shot Tower Inn for loss of business; and John Vollenweider for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claims of David and Monica
Ackley in the amount $275.53 for vehicle damage; Grove Tool, Inc. in the amount
of $209 for vehicle damage; Kelly LeFevour in the amount of $114.18 for tire
damage; and Mercy Medical Center in the amount of $191.20 for property
damage, and that the Finance Director be directed to issue the appropriate checks.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Finance Director to issue checks
Corporation Counsel recommending denial of the property damage claim of Ross
Ball; the property damage claim of Don Ernzen; and the vehicle damage claim of
Rhonda Got-to.
Corporation Counsel recommending that the sewer backup claim of Dolores M.
Kotz be referred to Tschiggfrie Excavating Company.
Suggested* Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Corporation Counsel advising that the property damage claim of Phil Meyer has
been forward to County Attorney Fred McCaw for payment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Citizen Communications
Communication of Peter Seitz regarding radon levels within the City.
Communications of Dick Wertzberger and Waiter Pregler regarding the Town Clock
Plaza issue.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Plastic Center, Inc./United Rental Property
City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase Agreement with Plastic
Center, Inc. for purchase of the United Rental Property.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Communication from Jan Hess, Agency Secretary, submitting the tipping fees and
budget for the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Landfill for Fiscal
Year 2002.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the positions of
information Technology Specialist and Truck Driver.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
Housing Services - Annual Rental Survey
City Manager submitting the fifth edition of the annual "River Town Rents" survey
from the Housing Trust Fund Committee.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Eighth Street- Accaptanca
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Eighth Street Reconstruction
Project in the final contract amount of $1,169,718.88.
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION Adopting the final assessment schedule for the Eighth Street
Reconstruction Project (Locust Street to Iowa Street) including certain information
required by the Code of Iowa, specifically, the number of annual installments into
which assessments are divided, the interest on al unpaid installments, the time
when the assessments are payable and directing the Clerk to certify the final
schedule and to publish notice thereof
Suggeet~~: Recaiv® and File; Adopt R~
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9. RISE Application - Chavenelle Road Extension West from Seippel Road
City Manager recommending approval of a RISE Grant application for a new
Chavenelle Road extension west from Seippel Road into the westerly 40 acres of
the Dubuque Industrial Center West.
RESOLUTION Endorsing the submission of a Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy
(RISE) Application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for the extension of
Chavenelle Road west from Seippel Road
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10. Excess Risk Insurance Policy
City Manager recommending approval of the Excess Risk Insurance Policy with
Allianz for the City's health, prescription drug and dental insurance plans.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Lease Agreement with Tri-State Modelers
City Manager recommending approval of a lease agreement with the Tri-State
Modelers for a section of the former Roosevelt Park,
Suggested Disposi~on: Receive and File; Approve Lease
12. Five Flags Theater Rest Room Renovation Project - Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Five Flags Theater Rest Room
Renovation Project in the final contract amount of $142,968.10.
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
13. Five Flags Center Lavatory Stations Replacement Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Five Flags Center Lavatory Stations
Replacement Project in the final contract amount of $38,959.
RESOLUTION Approving final estimate
RESOLUTION Accepting improvement
Suggested Disposi~on: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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14. U.S. Depa, b,,ent of Housing and Urban Development
Communication from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) advising of the City's revised allocations for various HUD programs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
15. Expansion of the Bottle Bill
Communication from the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission
supporting the continuation and expansion of the Iowa Beverage Container Deposit
Law.
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RESOLUTION Supporting the expansion of the Iowa Beverage Container Deposit
Law
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Iowa Department of Transportation
Communication from the Iowa Department of Transportation advising that they
have received the City's letter regarding hospital signing on U.S. 20 in Dubuque
and offering to meet with Mayor Terry Duggan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Cable Television Franchises
Communication of City Manager to Senator Thomas Flynn urging active opposition
to Senate File 47 which discourages the granting of additional cable television
franChises in Iowa communities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Harbor Community Investment
City Manager recommending acceptance of the warranty deed from Harbor
Community Investment, LLC.
RESOLUTION Accepting Warranty Deed for real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa
from Harbor Community Investment, LLC
Sugge=[ed Disposi~on: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager submitting the Quarterly Investment Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Town Clock
Inn, Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant, Hammerheads Bar/Billiards, Goetz's, Best
Western Dubuque Inn, Pusateri's, and Busted Lift; and Class 'B" Wine Permit to
EconoFoods #471
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to Dubuque Discount
Gas (2), Oky Doky #8, and EconoFoods #471
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.
CLOSED SESSION
Property Acquisition (Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(1)(j)
Jeanne F. Schneider
1:00 p.m.
February 1, 2001
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