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ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF 1/7/08
BRAIG
BUOL
CONNORS
JONES
LYNCH
RESNICK
VOETBERG
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Sr. Donard Collins, BVM
SWEARING IN
City Council Member At-Large David Resnick
City Council Member Second Ward Karla Braig
City Council Member Fourth Ward Dirk Voetberg
Mayor Pro-Tem Ric Jones
PROCLAMATION
Martin Luther King, Jr. Days (January 20 and 21, 2008)
CONSENT ITEMS
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.
1. Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council of 12/17; Civil Service Commission of 10/31; Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission of 12/12
Library Board of Trustees Update from the Meeting of December 14, 2007
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of December 3, 2007
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Lois K. Pearce for vehicle damage; Heather Price for vehicle damage; Dirk Voetberg for
vehicle damage; Terry Dolan vs. City of Dubuque; Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc. vs. City of Dubuque, et al; Robert Kress for vehicle damage; Kurt Becker
for pet injury; Steve Cook for property damage; Joyce Whelan for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to 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: Heather Price
for vehicle damage; Larry and Brenda Huseman for property damage; Steve Cook for
property damage; Dirk Voetberg for vehicle damage; Robert Kress for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Alternative Service Concepts (ASC) Fee Renewal – Workers’ Compensation
City Manager recommending approval of the renewal rates from Alternative Service
Concepts (ASC) for workers’ compensation claims administration.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Firefighter.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
5. New Market Tax Credits
City Manager communication to John Gronen and Paul Butler, Gronen Restoration, in
support of New Market Tax Credits for their restoration project in the 900 block of Main
Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Purchase of Property from Interstate Power and Light Company
City Manager recommending acceptance of the warranty deed from Interstate Power
and Light Company for property in the Port of Dubuque.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from
Interstate Power and Light Company
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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7. Iowa Department of Economic Development
Communication from the Iowa Department of Economic Development advising that
Medline Industries, Inc., has been awarded a $240,000 Community Economic
Betterment Account Loan and a $240,000 Forgivable Loan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. Purchase of Property – 506 Rhomberg Avenue
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of property at 506 Rhomberg
Avenue as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION
Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 506 Rhomberg
Avenue in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
9. Purchase of Property – 508 Rhomberg Avenue
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of property at 508 Rhomberg
Avenue as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek
Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION
Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 508 Rhomberg
Avenue in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10. 2007 Asphalt Paving Program
City Manager recommending acceptance of the 2007 Asphalt Paving Program as
completed by River City Paving in the final contract amount of $800,445.87.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the 2007 Asphalt Paving Program and authorizing payment of
the contract amount
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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11. Dubuque Industrial Center West 3 Addition / Contract A – Mass Grading
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City Manager recommending acceptance of the Dubuque Industrial Center West 3
Addition / Contract A as completed by WC Stewart Construction Co., in the final
contract amount of $2,926,388.35.
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RESOLUTION
Accepting the Dubuque Industrial Center West 3 Addition / Contract A
and authorizing payment of the contract amount
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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12. Star Brewery Drive Construction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Star Brewery Drive Construction Project
as completed by Portzen Construction, Inc. in the final contract amount of $506,323.15.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Star Brewer Drive Construction Project and authorizing
payment of the contract amount
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
13. Third Street Overpass Lighting Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Third Street Overpass Lighting Project
as completed by Giese Sheet Metal Co., Inc. in the final contract amount of $45,223.49.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Third Street Overpass Lighting Project and authorizing
payment of the contract amount
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
14. Wilmac Property Company - Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Program
City Manager recommending approval of a Letter of Commitment for a Downtown
Rehabilitation Loan of $300,000, a Design Grant of $10,000, and a Façade Grant of
$10,000 for Wilmac Property Company to support their rehabilitation of the 1000
Jackson Street building.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing a Letter of Commitment and additional actions concerning a
Downtown Rehabilitation Loan, Design Grant and Façade Grant to 1000 Jackson Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Program – Plastic Center, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of a Letter of Commitment for a Downtown
Rehabilitation Loan of $300,000, Design Grant for $10,000, and a Façade Grant of
$10,000 for Plastic Center, Inc. to support the rehabilitation of properties located at 951,
955-957, and 965 Main Street.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing a Letter of Commitment and additional actions concerning a
Downtown Rehabilitation Loan, Design Grant and Façade Grant to 951, 955-957, and
965 Main Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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16. Passenger Rail Station Study
City Manager recommending acceptance of the consultant’s recommendation that the
proposed Intermodal transit site in the Port of Dubuque is the best option for a
passenger rail station.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Office of Energy Independence
Communication from Roya Stanley, Director of the Iowa Office of Energy
Independence, relating to the City of Dubuque’s energy efficiency initiatives.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
18. State Historical Society of Iowa
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the Interstate
Power Company Building will be considered by the State National Register Nomination
Review Committee for nomination to the National Registor of Historic Places on
February 8, 2008.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. Business License Refund
Request of Greg A. Prehm for a refund of Liquor License No. LC0031962.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Liquor License Renewal – Bricktown Brewery
City Manager recommending that the liquor license renewal application for Bricktown
Brewery be approved for a one-year period.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Bricktown
Brewery
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
21. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of one new permit to sell cigarettes within the City
of Dubuque
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to El Paisano Grocery
Store and Dubuque Clark
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RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Breezers
Pub and The Lounge; Special Class “C” Liquor License to The Gym; Class “B” Wine
Permit to Dubuque Religious Center; and a Class “E” Liquor License to Dubuque Clark
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Sale of Property – Traut Terrace (Tabled on December 17, 2007)
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for January 22, 2008 to
consider a request from Gregory Laufenberg and Linda K. Laufenberg to purchase 11
feet of Traut Terrace abutting the property at 46 Diagonal Street.
RESOLUTION
of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot 8A of Dunn’s
Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
1/22/08
2. Comprehensive Plan Update
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for January 22, 2008 to
consider approval of the update of the 2002 Comprehensive Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve; Public Hearing 1/22/08
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions; applicant appointments will be made at the next City
Council meeting.
Mediacom Charitable Foundation (Two 1-year terms through December 31, 2008 –
Terms of Hall and Chavenelle)
Applicant:
Gail Chavenelle
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Housing Code Appeals Board (One expired three-year term through January 11, 2009)
Applicant:
Ryan Killburg (Ineligible because of County residency)
Human Rights Commission (Three 3-year terms expiring January 1, 2008 – Terms of
Rubinstien, Foster and Ross)
Applicants:
Colin Scott, Dan Chatfield, Marcos Rubinstien
Transit Board of Trustees (One vacant 3-year term through July 30, 2009 – Term of Kies)
Applicants:
Don Stedman, Harry Bemis
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items.
Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to
speak to is being considered.
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the removal of the North
Siegert Farm and the Rail Site from the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
Development District and City Manager recommending approval.
Communication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission in support of the
amendment to the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
RESOLUTION
Amending the Amended and Restated Urban Renewal Plan for the
Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council – public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. Tobacco Free Coalition
Communication from Angie Brandel, Anti-Tobacco Coordinator – Hillcrest Family
Services, requesting City Council support for local control over tobacco-free
environments.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
2. Downtown Neighborhood Council Streetscape Project
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of $8,520 in Historic District
Public Improvement Program (HDPIP) funding to install two “black strap” benches in
Jackson Park and approximately 45 planters throughout the Jackson Park Historic
Preservation District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
3. Shot Tower Rehabilitation Project
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of the reallocation of
$100,000 in Historic District Public Improvement Program (HDPIP) funding from the
Four Mounds Estate to the Shot Tower Rehabilitation Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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4. February 19, 2008 City Council Meeting
City Manager recommending that the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
February 19, 2008 (due to President’s Day) be changed to Monday, February 18, 2008.
ORDINANCE
Changing the date for the second regular City Council meeting in
February 2008 from February 19, 2008 to February 18, 2008
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. City Council Appointments
Communication from M. Thomas Stovall, Executive Director of Operation: New View
Community Action Agency, requesting that the City make appointments to the Board of
Directors at the first meeting in January 2008 (currently City Council Members Ric
Jones and Karla Braig, and a representative appointed by the City Manager).
Communication from the Dubuque Racing Association Board of Directors requesting
appointment of representatives to the DRA Board of Directors for 2008 (currently Mayor
Roy D. Buol, Council Members Kevin Lynch and Ric Jones, and City Manager Michael
C. Van Milligen).
City Manager requesting appointment of a City Council liaison to the Long Range
Planning Advisory Commission.
Dubuque Initiatives requesting appointment of a City Council liaison to the Board of
Directors.
Mayor and City Council appointments to various Boards and Commissions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointments
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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.
Jeanne F. Schneider
January 3, 2008
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