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9 17 07 City Council Proceedings Official CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS OFFICIAL The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on September 17, 2007, in the Historic Federal Building. Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Cline, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Michalski, City Manager Van Milligen; City Attorney Lindahl Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session called for the purpose of discussing such matters which may properly come before the Council. Invocation was provided by Reverend Dr. Ronald Rankin, United Methodist Church. PROCLAMATIONS Constitution Week (September 17 – 23, 2007) was accepted by Eileen Coursey, 2222 Central Avenue; Crop Walk Day in Dubuque (October 7, 2007) was accepted by Dorothy Krayer, 1205 Park Street. CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Michalski to receive and file the documents and dispose of as indicated. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0. Minutes and Reports Submitted: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 7/30; City Council of 8/28, 8/29 and 9/4; Civil Service Commission of 8/8; Historic Preservation Commission of 8/16; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 8/15; Park and Recreation Commission of 8/14; Zoning Advisory Commission of 9/5 Proofs of publication of City Council proceedings of August 20, August 22, August 28 and August 29, 2007 Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Notice of Claims/Suits: Thomas J. Becker for vehicle damage; Julian and Shirley Regan for property damage; Qwest for property damage; Duane J. Wille for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and referred to the City Attorney. City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Julian and Shirley Regan for property damage; Duane J. Wille for vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred. U.S. Department of Transportation: Communication from Andrew B. Steinberg, U.S. Department of Transportation, in response to the City’s letter in support of an application made by American Airlines to obtain route authority to operate a daily nonstop flight from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Beijing, China. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. University Avenue Culvert and Sanitary Sewer Extension Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the University Avenue Culvert and Sanitary Sewer Extension Project as completed by Tschiggfrie Excavating Company in the final contract amount of $416,126.25. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 465-07 Accepting the University Avenue Culvert Extension and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 465-07 ACCEPTING THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE CULVERT EXTENSION AND SANITARY SEWER RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO THE CONTRACTOR Whereas, the Public Improvement Contract for the University Avenue Culvert Extension and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project (the Project) has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed a certificate stating that the Project has been completed according to the terms of the Public Improvement Contract and that the City Manager recommends that the Project be accepted; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The recommendation of the City Manager is approved and the Project is hereby accepted. Section 2. The Finance Director is hereby directed to pay to the Contractor from the University Avenue Culvert Extension, University Avenue Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction, Fiscal Year 2008 Street Program, and Fiscal Year 2008 Storm Sewer Improvements/Extensions, appropriations for the contract amount of $416,126.25 less any retained percentage provided for therein as provided in Iowa Code chapter 573, and to pay such retainage only in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 573. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September, 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk CITY ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATE OF FINAL COMPLETION OF THE UNIVERSITY AVENUE CULVERT EXTENSION AND SANITARY SEWER RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT The undersigned City Engineer of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, hereby certifies that he has inspected the University Avenue Culvert Extension and Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project, that the Project has been performed in compliance with the terms of the Public Improvement Contract, and that the total cost of the completed work is $416,126.25. th Dated this 17 day of September, 2007. Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer th Filed in the office of the City Clerk on the 17 day of September, 2007. Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Fiscal Year 2007 City Street Finance Report: City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque’s Fiscal Year 2007 Street Finance Report for submittal to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 466-07 Approving the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2007 Street Finance Report was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 466-07 APPROVING THE CITY OF DUBUQUE FISCAL YEAR 2007 CITY STREET FINANCE REPORT NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 2 DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Street Finance Report for the period of July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007, is hereby approved and that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file said report with the Iowa Department of Transportation. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September, 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Safe Routes to School Plan: Communication to Chandra Ravada, Co-Director of Transportation and Planning for East Central Intergovernmental Association, advising that the City of Dubuque supports the Dubuque Community Schools Safe Routes to School Plan. Upon motion the documents were received and filed. Bi-Lingual Trail Signage Project: City Manager recommending approval of an Iowa Department of Transportation Federal Recreation Trail Grant application to support the Bi- Lingual Trail Signage Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 467-07 Approving the submittal of an application for Federal Recreational Trails Program funding to the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Bi-Lingual Bike/Hike Trail Signage Project was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 467-07 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FUNDING TO THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BI-LINGUAL BIKE/HIKE TRAIL SIGNAGE PROJECT. Whereas, the Iowa Department of Transportation has announced the availability of Federal Recreational Trails Program Funding; and Whereas, design, engineering and construction costs for pedestrian and bicycle facilities are eligible activities for this funding; and Whereas, the City has adopted a Comprehensive Plan that identifies a community-wide bike/pedestrian network. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to sign and submit this grant application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for Federal Recreational Trails Program Funding for the Bi- Lingual Bike/Hike Trail Signage Project. Section 2. That in the event said application is approved, the City Council hereby provides its written assurance that the completed project will be adequately maintained for its intended use in accordance with state requirements. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Purchase of Property – 2265 Prince Street: City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located at 2265 Prince Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 468-07 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2265 Prince Street in the City of Dubuque was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 468-07 3 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 2265 PRINCE STREET, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque intends to acquire certain properties located in the area of the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project for stormwater mitigation activities as recommended in the 2001 HDR “Drainage Basin Master Plan;” and WHEREAS, a purchase agreement has been finalized with the owner of the twenty seventh property scheduled for acquisition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City of Dubuque hereby approves the acquisition of the following legally described property: The North One-half of Lot 54 in Sanford Subdivision, also known as Sanford’s Subdivision, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded Plat thereof. At the cost of Sixty three thousand dollars ($63,000). Section 2. That the City of Dubuque be and is hereby authorized to accept a Quit Claim deed from the owner, conveying the owner’s interest to the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the herein described real estate. Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Quit Claim Deed to be recorded in the office of the Dubuque County Recorder, together with certified copy of the Resolution. Section 4. That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Dubuque County Assessor and the Dubuque County Auditor. th Passed, approved, and adopted this 17 day of September, 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, City of East Dubuque, Illinois and Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Purchase of Property – 2106 Kniest Street: City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential rental dwelling located at 2106 Kniest Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 469-07 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2106 Kniest Street in the City of Dubuque was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 469-07 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 2106 KNIEST STREET, IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque intends to acquire certain properties located in the area of the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project for stormwater mitigation activities as recommended in the 2001 HDR “Drainage Basin Master Plan;” and WHEREAS, a purchase agreement has been finalized with the owner of the twenty eighth property scheduled for acquisition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City of Dubuque hereby approves the acquisition of the following legally described property: Southeasterly 20 feet of the Southwesterly 97 feet of Lot 2, and the Northwesterly 10 feet of the Southwesterly 97 feet of Lot 3, in Frisch’s Subdivision of Lot 3 of 4 Kniest’s Subdivision of Mineral Lot 314; Northwesterly 5 feet of the Northeasterly 50 feet of Lot 2, Frisch’s Subdivision of Lot 2 of Kniest’s Subdivision of Mineral Lot 314; Lot 1 of Frisch’s Subdivision and the Northwesterly 5 feet of the Southwesterly 97 feet of Lot 2, in Frisch’s Subdivision of Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Kniest’s Subdivision of Mineral Lot 314, in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof at the cost of Seventy four thousand dollars ($74,000). Section 2. That the City of Dubuque be and is hereby authorized to accept a Quit Claim deed from the owner, conveying the owner’s interest to the City of Dubuque, Iowa for the herein described real estate. Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause said Quit Claim Deed to be recorded in the office of the Dubuque County Recorder, together with certified copy of the Resolution. Section 4. That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Dubuque County Assessor and the Dubuque County Auditor. th Passed, approved, and adopted this 17 day of September, 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne Schneider, CMC, City Clerk Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER): City Manager recommending approval of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, which is required by the regulations governing the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 470-07 Authorizing the submission of a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Project (CAPER) for the period commencing July 1, 2006 and concluding June 30, 2007, was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 470-07 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) FOR THE PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2006 AND CONCLUDING JUNE 30, 2007 Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa, is an entitlement grant recipient under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and Whereas, the CDBG regulations require that no later than ninety (90) days after the completion of a program year, each entitlement recipient must submit a performance and evaluation report, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); and, Whereas, the City has 1) prepared a CAPER for the program year commencing July 1, 2006 and concluding June 30, 2007; 2) published notice of availability of the CAPER in the Telegraph Herald and City of Dubuque website on August 20,2007; 3) made copies of the CAPER available for public review at the Carnegie Stout Public Library, City Hall, Housing and Community Development Department and City of Dubuque website; 4) held a public hearing pursuant to published notice before the Community Development Advisory Commission on September 5, 2007; and Whereas, the Community Development Advisory Commission has voted to approve the CAPER and to recommend City Council approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: 5 Section 1. That the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period commencing July 1, 2006 and concluding June 30, 2007 is hereby approved for submission. Section 2. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 3. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to submit the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Enterprise Zone Recertifications: City Manager recommending approval to file applications with the Iowa Department of Economic Development requesting Enterprise Zone Recertification for the City’s two existing Enterprise Zones. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 471-07 Authorizing the filing of an application with the Iowa Department of Economic Development requesting Enterprise Zone Recertification of the existing Enterprise Zone – 1 in the City of Dubuque; and Resolution No. 472-07 Authorizing the filing of an application with the Iowa Department of Economic Development requesting Enterprise Zone Recertification of the existing Enterprise Zone – 2 in the City of Dubuque were adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 471-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUESTING ENTERPRISE ZONE RECERTIFICATION OF THE EXISTING ENTERPRISE ZONE - 1 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE. Whereas, the State of Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) is taking applications for the Enterprise Zone program to provide benefits and incentives for redevelopment and reinvestment in areas of a community that meet certain eligibility criteria; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa has identified an area which meets the eligibility requirements; and Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa has determined that said designation and recertification of the City’s existing Enterprise Zone - 1 will benefit the local economy through the creation of new investment and new jobs for area residents; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa is eligible to submit an application for the Enterprise Zone program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the filing of an application for Enterprise Zone Certification to expand the City’s existing Enterprise Zone - 1 is approved. Section 2. That the schedule of value-added property tax exemption for this Enterprise Zone shall be One Dollar ($1.00) per year for ten years. Section 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, the appropriate Enterprise Zone application. Section 4. That the City Manager is directed to submit the application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development together with such documents as may be required. 6 Section 5. That, once the Enterprise Zone is recertified, a copy of this resolution and all supporting documents be forwarded to the City Assessor. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September, 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 472-07 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUESTING ENTERPRISE ZONE RECERTIFICATION OF THE EXISTING ENTERPRISE ZONE - 2 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE. Whereas, the State of Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) is taking applications for the Enterprise Zone program to provide benefits and incentives for redevelopment and reinvestment in areas of a community that meet certain eligibility criteria; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa has identified an area which meets the eligibility requirements; and Whereas, the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa has determined that said designation and recertification of the City’s existing Enterprise Zone - 2 will benefit the local economy through the creation of new investment and new jobs for area residents; and Whereas, the City of Dubuque, Iowa is eligible to submit an application for the Enterprise Zone program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the filing of an application for Enterprise Zone Recertification of the City’s existing Enterprise Zone - 2 is approved. Section 2. That the schedule of value-added property tax exemption for this Enterprise Zone shall be One Dollar ($1.00) per year for ten years. Section 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, the appropriate Enterprise Zone application. Section 4. That the City Manager is directed to submit the application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development together with such documents as may be required. Section 5. That, once the Enterprise Zone is recertified, a copy of this resolution and all supporting documents be forwarded to the City Assessor. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September, 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Plat of Survey - Alley Across from Former Dubuque Packing Plant: City Manager recommending approval of the plat to accommodate the creation of a legal description for the alley to be sold to SB Development, LLC. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 473-07 Approving plat of survey Lot 378A of East Dubuque No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted. RESOLUTION NO 473-07 RESOLUTION APPROVING PLAT OF SURVEY LOT 378A OF EAST DUBUQUE NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA Whereas, there has been presented to the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a Plat of Survey Lot 378A of East Dubuque No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, dated September 9, 7 2007, prepared by IIW Engineers and Surveyors, P.C., describing the property to be platted, a copy of which is attached hereto (the Plat); and Whereas, the Plat conforms to the laws and statutes pertaining thereto. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The Plat is hereby approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Plat for and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to file the Plat and a certified copy of this resolution in the office of the Recorder, in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Plat of Survey – Waller Addition: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the plat of survey of Waller Addition located on Lakeview Drive in Dubuque County, as requested by John and Emily Rowe/Buesing and Associates. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 474-07 Approving the Plat of Survey of Waller Addition was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 474-07 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF SURVEY WALLER ADDITION. Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Plat of Survey Waller Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission and had its approval endorsed thereon; and Whereas, said Plat of Survey has been examined by the City Council and they find that it conforms to the statutes and ordinances relating thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Council hereby waives Article IV, Design and Improvement Standards of the Subdivision Regulations, except Section 42-19, Blocks and Lots. Section 2. That Section 42-19(b) of the Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow Lots 2, 3 and 4 to have 0 feet of frontage, where 50 feet of lot frontage is required. Section 3. That the Plat of Survey of Waller Addition is hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said plat of survey. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Henschel’s Hidden Acres – Final Plat: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Henschel’s Hidden Acres located west of Miller Road Terminus (Lot 2 Henschel’s Hidden Acres) as requested by Thomas and Sheri Henschel. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 475-07 Approving the final plat of Henschel’s Hidden Acres was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 475-07 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF HENSCHEL’S HIDDEN ACRES 8 Whereas, there has been filed with the City Clerk a Final Plat of Henschel’s Hidden Acres in the City of Dubuque; and Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined by the Zoning Advisory Commission and its approval endorsed thereon; and Whereas, said Final Plat has been examined by the City Council and they find that it conforms to the statutes and ordinances relating thereto. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Section 42-19(b) of the Subdivision Regulations is waived to allow Lot 2 to have 0 feet of frontage, where 50 feet of lot frontage is required. Section 2. That the Final Plat of Henschel’s Hidden Acres is hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby is authorized and directed to endorse the approval of the City of Dubuque, Iowa upon said Plat of Survey. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk PEG Capital Grant Expenditure Requests: City Manager recommending approval of the Cable TV Tele-Programming Commission recommendations for funding from the Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities in the amount of $5,500 to Mediacom for a variety of equipment for the public access studio. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Eagle Point Park Fee Collection Booth Construction Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the Eagle Point Park Fee Collection Booth Construction Project as completed by Klauer Construction Company in the final contract amount of $271,856. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 476-07 Accepting improvement and Resolution No. 477-07 Approving final estimate were adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 476-07 ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, the contract for the Eagle Point Park Fee Collector’s Building Project has been completed and the City Manager has examined the work and filed his certificate stating that the same has been completed according to the terms of the contract, plans and specifications and recommends its acceptance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: 1. That the recommendation of the City Manager be approved and that said improvement be and the same is hereby accepted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Treasurer be and he is hereby directed to pay to the contractor from the General Fund in amount equal to the amount of his contract, less any retained percentage provided for therein. Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of September, 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 477-07 FINAL ESTIMATE WHEREAS, the contract for the Eagle Point Park Fee Collector’s Building Project has been 9 completed and the Engineer has submitted his final estimate showing the cost thereof including the cost of estimates, notices and inspection and all miscellaneous costs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the cost of said improvement is hereby determined to be $271,856, and the said amount shall be paid from the General Fund of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Passed, approved and adopted this 17th day of September, 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Iowa Finance Authority Loan: City Manager recommending approval of a $500,000 loan from the Iowa Finance Authority to assist with the townhouse project at 1126 White Street. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved. Business Licenses: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 478-07 Granting the issuance of one renewal permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers to Murph’s South End; Resolution No. 479-07 Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to Wal- Mart Supercenter, Hy-Vee Gas #2 and Ron’s Discount Smokes; and Resolution No. 480-07 Granting the issuance of a Class “B” (Motel/Hotel) Liquor License to Hilton Garden Inn, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers; Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Clarke College, Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café, Bulldog Billiards, Happy’s Place, A & B Tap, and Star Restaurant/Ultra Lounge were adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 478-07 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That the following having complied with the provisions of law relating to the sale of Cigarettes within the City of Dubuque, Iowa, be granted a permit to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette Papers within said City. 1 RENEWAL Murph’s South End Tap Pamela J. Murphy 55 Locust Street th Passed, approved, and adopted this 17 day of September, 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 479-07 Whereas, applications for Beer Permits have been submitted and filed to this Council for approval and the same have been examined and approved; and Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to comply with the Ordinances of the City and have filed proper bonds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That the Manager be authorized to cause to be issued the following named applicants a Beer Permit. CLASS “C” BEER PERMIT Wal-Mart Stores, Inc Wal-Mart Supercenter # 2004+(Sunday Sale) 4200 Dodge Street Hy-Vee, Inc. Hy-Vee Gas # 2+(Sunday Sale) 2435 NW Arterial RKM LLC Ron’s Dsc Smokes/Bev.+(Sunday Sale) 3300 Asbury Road 10 Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of September, 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 480-07 Whereas, applications for Liquor Licenses have been submitted to this Council for approval and the same have been examined and approved; and Whereas, the premises to be occupied by such applicants were inspected and found to comply with the State Laws and all City Ordinances relevant thereto and they have filed proper bonds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: That the Manager be authorized to cause to be issued the following named applicants a Liquor License. CLASS “B”(MOTEL/HOTEL) LIQUOR LICENSE DBQ Casino Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn/Houlihan’s 1795 Greyhound LLC Rest+(Sunday/Outdoor Sale Drive Red Robin Inc. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers+(Sunday/Outdoor 2775 NW Arterial Sale) CLASS “C” BEER/LIQUOR LICENSE Clarke College Clarke College (1 Day Outdoor Sale) 1500 Clarke Drive Carlos O’Kellys, Inc. Carlos O’Kellys Mexican Café+(Sunday Sale) 1355 Associates Drive Bulldog Billiards Bar Bulldog Billiards Sprts Bar+(Sunday Sale) 1850 Central PMST, Inc. Happy’s Place+(Sunday Sale) 2323 Rockdale DDA Enterprise A & B Tap+(Sunday Sale) 2600 Central Avenue James Madison, Inc. Star Rest./Ultra Lounge+(Sunday/Outdoor 600 Star Brewery Sale) Suite # 200 CLASS “B” WINE Wal-Mart Store, Inc. Wal-Mart Supercenter #2004 4200 Dodge St James Madison, Inc. Star Restaurant/Ultra Lounge 600 Star Brewery Drive Suite #200 Passed, approved, and adopted this 17th day of September, 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Cline to receive and file the documents, set the public hearings as indicated, and direct the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0 Vacation and Sale of Undeveloped Alley: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 1, 2007 to consider the vacation and sale of an undeveloped alley near the old Dubuque Meat Packing Plant to SB Development, LLC. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 481-07 Resolution of Intent to dispose of Lot 378A of East Dubuque No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was adopted setting a public hearing at a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 1, 2007 in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 481-07 11 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF CITY INTEREST IN LOT 378A OF EAST DUBUQUE NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA Whereas, SB Development, LLC have requested the disposal of a vacated alley platted as Lot 378A of East Dubuque No. 2; and Whereas, IIW Engineering and Surveyors, PC has prepared and will record a plat showing the vacated alley and assigned lot number thereto, which is known and described as Lot 378A of East Dubuque No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, in the Office of the Dubuque County Recorder. Whereas, 378A of East Dubuque No. 2 is a public alley planned for vacation by the City of Dubuque. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to dispose of its interest in Lot 378A of East Dubuque No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. Section 2. That the conveyance of Lot 378A of East Dubuque No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, to SB Development, LLC be contingent upon the payment of publication and filing fees and $1.00 and other considerations. Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice of intent to dispose of said real estate to be published in the manner as prescribed by law. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September, 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk United States Postal Service: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 1, 2007 to consider approval of a lease agreement with the United States Postal Service for space at the Historic Federal Building. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 482-07 Resolution of Intent to dispose of interest in real property by lease agreement between the City of Dubuque and the United States Postal Service was adopted setting a public hearing at a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 1, 2007, in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 482-07 INTENT TO DISPOSE OF AN INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF DUBUQUE BY LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) owns the real property described as the Historic th Federal Building, located at 350 West 6 Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa; and WHEREAS, City and United States Postal Service have negotiated a Lease Agreement for space in the Historic Federal Building, a copy of which Lease Agreement is on file at the office of th the City Clerk, City Hall, 13 and Central Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interests of the City of Dubuque to approve the Lease Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. The City of Dubuque intends to dispose of its interest in the foregoing-described real property by Lease Agreement between City and United States Postal Service. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Resolution and a notice to be published as prescribed by Iowa Code Section 364.7 of a public hearing on the City's st intent to dispose of the foregoing-described real property, to be held on the 1 day of October, 12 th 2007, at 6:30 o'clock p.m. at the Historic Federal Building, Council Chambers, 350 W. 6 Street, Dubuque, Iowa. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September, 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Amendment: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 1, 2007 to consider approval of the first amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008 Operating Budget. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 483-07 Setting the date for the public hearing on Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget for the City of Dubuque was adopted setting a public hearing at a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on October 1, 2007, in the Historic Federal Building. RESOLUTION NO. 483-07 SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF DUBUQUE Whereas, Iowa Code Section 384.16 provides that the City Council shall set a time and place for a public hearing on amendments to the budget and publish notice before the hearing as provided in Iowa Code Section 362.3. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on proposed Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2008 budget for the City of Dubuque at the City Council Chambers at the Historic Federal Building, 350 West 6th Street, Dubuque, Iowa, on Monday, October 1, 2007, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice of the public hearing, according to law, together with the required budget information. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September 2007. Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Appointment was made to the following Commission: Civic Center Commission. Three 3- year expired terms through June 29, 2010 – Terms of Bakke, Brannon, Nauman. Applicant: Rod Bakke. Michalski moved to appoint Rod Bakke to a 3-year term through June 29, 2010. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0. SUSPEND THE RULES Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone to address the City Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS University of Dubuque Residential Parking Permit District: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request for changes to Residential Parking Permit District A around the University of Dubuque campus and City Manager recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and 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 13 to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 46-07 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, by repealing Subsection (a) of Section 32- 321.733 Establishing Residential Parking Permit District A and adopting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (a) of Section 32-321.733 Re-Establishing Residential Parking Permit District A. Seconded by Braig. Michalski said she had been contacted by a citizen that hoped the change would not make the parking situation more difficult. Motion carried 7-0. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 46-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, BY REPEALING SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 32-321.733 ESTABLISHING RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT A AND ADOPTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 32-321.733 RE-ESTABLISHING RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT A NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Subsection (a) of Section 32-321.733 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, relating to Residential Parking Permit District A is hereby repealed and the following new Subsection (a) of Section 32-321.733 adopted in lieu thereof: Section 32-321.733. (a) The following described area constitutes a residential parking permit district designated as Residential Parking Permit District A: Grace Street, from Ida Street to McCormick Street and Algona Street from Bennett Street to Grace Street. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17day of September, 2007. /s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk st Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 21 day of September, 2007. /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk 1t 9/21 Text Amendment – Callahan Construction, Inc.: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Joel Callahan, Callahan Construction, Inc., to amend Section 3-3.6 CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for indoor and outdoor recreation facilities and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and 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 passed be suspended. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 47-07 Amending Sections 3-3.6(B) and 3-3.6(D) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding indoor recreation facilities as a permitted use and outdoor recreation as conditional use in the CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District. Seconded by Braig. Callahan Project Manager Tom Dalsing spoke in support of the ordinance. Braig questioned what outdoor recreation entailed. Carstens said it can include a wide variety of things but was not definitively defined. Motion carried 7-0. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 47-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 3-3.6(B) AND 3-3.6(D) OF THE CITY OF 14 DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING INDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES AS A PERMITTED USE AND OUTDOOR RECREATION AS CONDITIONAL USE IN THE CS COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND WHOLESALE DISTRICT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Section 3-3.6(B) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows: 43) Indoor Recreation Facilities – [37] Section 2. That Section 3-3.6(D) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows: (1) Outdoor Recreation provided that: (a) Hours of operation shall be limited, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, unless further limited by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. (b) That wall-mounted and pole mounted light fixtures utilize 90-degree cut-off luminaries. (c) That the Zoning Board of Adjustment establish screening requirements for adjacent property, if necessary. (d) That the parking group requirements can be met [37]. Section 3. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided by law. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September 2007. /s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: /s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk st Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 21 day of September, 2007. /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk 1t 9/21 Martin McNamer / NCR Developers – Creek Wood Drive: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Martin McNamer / NCR Development to rezone property located on Creek Wood Drive from R-2 Two-Family Residential District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Cline to receive and file the documents and 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 passed be suspended. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Lynch for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 48-07 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located along Creek Wood Drive from R-2 Two- Family Residential District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 48-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED ALONG CREEK WOOD DRIVE FROM R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: 15 Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter-described property from R-2 Two-Family Residential to R-1 Single-Family Residential, to wit: Lot 29, 30 and E of Timber- Hyrst Estates, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided by law. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September, 2007. /s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk st Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 21 day of September, 2007. /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk 1t 9/21 Jim and Diane McClain – 1605 Kebbie Drive: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Jim and Diane McClain to rezone property located at 1605 Kebbie Drive from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to R-2 Two-Family Residential District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Cline to receive and file the documents and 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 passed be suspended. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Cline for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 49-07 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described located at 1605 Kebbie Drive from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to R-2 Two-Family Residential District. Seconded by Lynch. Donald Bycroft, 2179 Sunnyslope Drive, spoke in support of the ordinance saying he was planning to purchase the property and build a duplex. Motion carried 7-0. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 49-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1605 KEBBIE FROM R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter-described property from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to R-2 Two-Family Residential District, to wit: Lot 2 of 1 of 2 NW ¼ NE ¼ Section 28, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided by law. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September, 2007. /s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor 16 Attest: /s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk st Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 21 day of September, 2007. /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC City Clerk 1t 9/21 John Kivlahan – Northwest Arterial: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from John Kivlahan to rezone property located south of the Northwest Arterial from C-3 General Commercial District to R-2 Two-Family Residential District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Cline to receive and file the documents and 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 passed be suspended. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Cline for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 50-07 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described located south of the Northwest Arterial and west of John F. Kennedy Road from C-3 General Commercial District to R-2 Two-Family Residential District. Seconded by Braig. John Kivlahan, 4922 Wildflower, spoke in support of the ordinance. Motion carried 7-0. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 50-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST ARTERIAL AND WEST OF JOHN F KENNEDY ROAD FROM C-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO R-2 TWO- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter-described property from C-3 General Commercial District to R-2 Two-family Residential, to wit: Lot 2 of 1 of Helen E and Mary H Stewart Subdivision, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided by law. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September, 2007. /s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk st Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 21 day of September, 2007. /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk 1t 9/21 Thomas and Sheri Henschel – Henschel’s Hidden Acres: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Thomas and Sheri Henschel to rezone property located west of Miller Road Terminus (Lot 2 Henschel’s Hidden Acres) from AG Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending 17 approval. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and 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 passed be suspended. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Lynch for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 51-07 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described located at the end of Miller Road from AG Agricultural District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 51-07 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE END OF MILLER ROAD FROM AG AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter-described property from AG Agricultural District to R-1 Single Family Residential District, to wit: Lot 2 Henschel’s Hidden Acres, and to the centerline of the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 2. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as provided by law. th Passed, approved and adopted this 17 day of September, 2007. /s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk st Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 21 day of September, 2007. /s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk 1t 9/21 Robert Hartig / Medical Associates Clinic: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Robert Hartig / Medical Associates Clinic to amend the Medical Associates Clinic Planned Unit Development (PUD) District to re-designate existing greenway buffer for business uses and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending denial. Communication from Robert Hartig, Medical Associates, requesting that this topic be tabled to October 1, 2007. Motion by Michalski to receive and file the documents and table until the October 1, 2007, City Council meeting. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0. REINSTATE THE RULES Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council. ACTION ITEMS Sister City – Handan, China: Request of Dirk Voetberg and Dick Landis to address the City Council regarding the future of the Dubuque – Handan City Sister City relationship. Motion by 18 Cline to receive and file the documents and schedule a future work session. Seconded by Connors. Dirk Voetberg, 779 University; and Dick Landis, 2390 Clarke Crest, provided information saying that they will be meeting with Handan officials to discuss the future of the Sister City relationship. Buol said that the City’s participation would involve a policy decision as funding for this program was removed from the budget in 2004. He believed the program should be resurrected and suggested a short work session after Voetberg and Landis return from Handan and prior to the FY 2009 budget process. Michalski said there is much to be gained by the program and suggested designating a business or cultural representative. Lynch th suggested inviting Handan officials to Dubuque’s 175 anniversary celebration and questioned justifying using taxpayer money for travel to Handan. Voetberg said there would be economic, cultural, and educational benefits. Cline said that there is more than one municipality interested in a Sister City relationship. Connors said that since little had been done with the program in the last six years, it would be interesting to resurrect it. She suggested informing the Handan officials that there is interest in the program, but more discussion is needed before making a decision. There was consensus among Council to schedule a future work session. Motion carried 7-0. Pebble Cove #2 – Preliminary Plat: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the preliminary plat of Pebble Cove #2 as requested by John Kivlahan / Buesing and Associates. Motion by Cline to receive and file the documents and approve. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0. Community Development Advisory Commission: City Manager submitting information on the transfer of the designation of area representation between two current Community Development Advisory Commission (CDAC) members. Motion by Michalski to receive and file the documents and approve the change in CDAC representation by appointing Michael Gukeisen to an at-large designation, and Teresa Caldwell to Census Tract 1: Low- and Moderate-Income designation. Connors and Jones commended the CDAC for finding a solution to the change in commissioner residency. Motion carried 7-0. School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with Dubuque Community Schools for the 2007 – 2008 school year. Motion by Cline to receive and file the documents and approve. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0. Lead Paint Program: City Manager recommending that the two lead based paint inspector positions be retained as the City reviews the code enforcement efforts of the lead paint program. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mayor Buol commented on how much he learned at the Mayor’s Summit in Sundance, Utah. He encouraged everyone to register for the Growing Sustainable Communities program on September 26, 2007. PUBLIC INPUT th LeeAnn Arlen, 125 W. 9 Street, expressed her concern over various public transportation issues, including that the Keyline map does not contain street names, drivers are not 19 completing routes and are skipping hospitals and medical facilities. She would like to see the City use buses with street-level entry, no steps, and with a lift that goes out to the curb and back. She also felt that more mini buses are needed as well as bus shelters for people on sun- sensitive medication. She commented that the City trolleys are not stopping where they are supposed to and not going in the right direction. Buol said that public transit is a high priority for the City Council. Michalski asked Arlen to send a copy of her comments to the Transit Board. CLOSED SESSION Upon motion the City Council convened in closed session at 7:30 p.m. pending litigation and property acquisition pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) 2007 Code of Iowa. Having given staff proper direction, upon motion the Council convened in regular session at 8:04 p.m. There being no further business, upon motion the Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m. /s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC City Clerk 20