1 7 08 Clerk's Skeleton NotesCITY CO NCIL REGULAR SESSION, JANUARY 7, 2008
COUNCI MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE HISTORIC FEDERAL
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PRES : MAYO BUOL, COUNCIL MEMBERS B1~AIG, COANVORS, JO'~VES, LYNCH,
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CITY
ABSENT;
PLEDGE
IAGER VAN MFLLIGEN; CITY ATTORNEY UNDAHL
OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCA~'ION: Sr. Donard Collins, BVM
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City Cou cil Member At-Large David Resnick
City Cou cil Member Second Ward Karla Braig
City Cou cil Member Fourth Ward Dirk Voetberg
Mayor P o-Tem Ric Jones
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lutes and Reports Submitted
i Council of 12/17; Civil Service Commission of 10/31; Long Range Planning
iisory Commission of 12/12
ry Board of Trustees Update from the Meeting of December 14, 2007
of publication of City Council Proceedings of December 3, 2007
ested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Noltice of Claims/Suits
Lois K. Pearce for vehicle damage; Heather Price for vehicle damage; Dirk Voetberg for
ve icle damage; Terry Dolan vs. City of Dubuque; Mortgage Electronic Registration
Sy terns, 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
Cit Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Se ices 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
pr perty damage; Dirk Voetberg for vehicle damage; Robert Kress for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
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;rnative Service Concepts (ASC) Fee Renewal -Workers' Compensation
Manager recommending approval of the renewal rates from Alternative Service
icepts (ASC) for workers' compensation claims administration.
gested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Ci~il Service Commission
Ci it Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Firefighter.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
5. Ne1w Market Tax Credits
Cit Manager communication to John Gronen and Paul Butler, Gronen Restoration, in
su port of New Market Tax Credits for their restoration project in the 900 block of Main
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
6. Pu chase of Property from Interstate Power and Light Company
Cit Manager recommending acceptance of the warranty deed from Interstate Power
an Light Company for property in the Port of Dubuque.
R SOLUTION / - ~ ~ Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque
County, Iowa from Interstate Power and Light Company
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gested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Department of Economic Development
Co munication from the Iowa Department of Economic Development advising that
Me line Industries, Inc., has been awarded a $240,000 Community Economic
Be terment Account Loan and a $240,000 Forgivable Loan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Pu chase of Property - 506 Rhomberg Avenue
Cit Manager recommending approval of the purchase of property at 506 Rhomberg
Av nue as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek
Re toration Project.
R SOLUTION ~ 0 v Approving the acquisition of real estate located at
50 Rhomberg Avenue in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Pu chase of Property - 508 Rhomberg Avenue
Cit Manager recommending approval of the purchase of property at 508 Rhomberg
Av nue as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek
Re toration Project.
R SOLUTION ~ - ~~ Approving the acquisition of real estate located at
50 Rhomberg Avenue in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
20 7 Asphalt Paving Program
Cit Manager recommending acceptance of the 2007 Asphalt Paving Program as
co pleted by River City Paving in the final contract amount of $800,445.87.
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RSOLUTION ~7 l ~ Accepting the 2007 Asphalt Paving Program and
au horizing payment of the contract amount
ested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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11. Du uque Industrial Center West 3~d Addition / Contract A -Mass Grading
Cit Manager recommending acceptance of the Dubuque Industrial Center West 3~d
Ad ition / Contract A as completed by WC Stewart Construction Co., in the final
co tract amount of $2,926,388.35.
RESOLUTION ~ ~~ Accepting the Dubuque Industrial Center West 3~d
Ad ition / Contract A and authorizing payment of the contract amount
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
12. S r Brewery Drive Construction Project
Cit Manager recommending acceptance of the Star Brewery Drive Construction Project
as ompleted by Portzen Construction, Inc. in the final contract amount of $506,323.15.
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R SOLUTION ~~ ~ ~ Accepting the Star Brewe~Drive Construction Project
an authorizing payment of the contract amount
Su gested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
13. Th rd Street Overpass Lighting Project
Cit Manager recommending acceptance of the Third Street Overpass Lighting Project
as completed by Giese Shame/et Metal Co., Inc. in the final contract amount of $45,223.49.
R SOLUTION ~' ~~c~ Accepting the Third Street Overpass Lighting Project
an authorizing payment of the contract amount
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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14. Wil
Property Company -Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Program
Cit Manager recommending approval of a Letter of Commitment for a Downtown
Re abilitation Loan of $300,000, a Design Grant of $10,000, and a Facade Grant of
$1 ,000 for Wilmac Property Company to support their rehabilitation of the 1000
Ja kson Street building.
RE OLUTION ~ Authorizing a Letter of Commitment and additional
act ons concerning a Downtown Rehabilitation Loan, Design Grant and Facade Grant to
10 0 Jackson Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
15. Downtown Rehabilitation Loan Program -Plastic Center, Inc.
Cit Manager recommending approval of a Letter of Commitment for a Downtown
Re abilitation Loan of $300,000, Design Grant for $10,000, and a Facade Grant of
$1 ,000 for Plastic Center, Inc. to support the rehabilitation of properties located at 951,
95 -957, and 965 Main Street.
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R SOLUTION ~ Authorizing a Letter of Commitment and additional
ac ions concerning a Downtown Rehabilitation Loan, Design Grant and Facade Grant to
95 , 955-957, and 965 Main Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
16. Passenger Rail Station Study
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Manager recommending acceptance of the consultant's recommendation that the
osed Intermodal transit site in the Port of Dubuque is the best option for a
;enger rail station.
gested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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of Energy Independence
unication from Roya Stanley, Director of the Iowa Office of Energy
~ndence, relating to the City of Dubuque's energy efficiency initiatives.
ted Disposition: Receive and File
S to Historical Society of Iowa
Co munication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the Interstate
Po er Company Building will be considered by the State National Register Nomination
Re iew Committee for nomination to the National Regist~r of Historic Places on
Fe ruary 8, 2008. L
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
19. Bu~iness License Refund
Re uest of Greg A. Prehm for a refund of Liquor License No. LC0031962.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Li uor License Renewal -Bricktown Brewery
Cit Manager recommending that the liquor license renewal application for Bricktown
Br wery be approved for aone-year period.
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Lic nse to Bricktown Brewery
Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor
ted Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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-iness Licenses
Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
LUTION /~ Granting the issuance of one new permit to sell
rtes within the City of Dubuque
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R SOLUTION /~~ Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer Permit to EI
Pa sano Grocery Store and Dubuque Clark
R SOLUTION % Granting the issuance of a Class "C" Beer/Liquor
Lic nse to Breezers Pub and The Lounge; Special Class "C" Liquor License to The
Gy ;Class "B" Wine Permit to Dubuque Religious Center; and a Class "E" Liquor
Lic nse to Dubuque Clark
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
The a agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
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of Property - Traut Terrace (Tabled on December 17, 2007)
Cit Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for January 22, 2008 to
co sider a request from Gregory Laufenberg and Linda K. Laufenberg to purchase 11
fe t of Traut Terrace abutting the property at 46 Diagonal Street.
RESOLUTION /' ~ of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot
8Aof Dunn's Subdivision in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Su~gested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
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C mprehensive Plan Update
Cit Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for January 22, 2008 to
co sider approval of the update of the 2002 Comprehensive Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve; Public Hearing 1122108
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Council
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
Boards/Commissions; applicant appointments will be made at the next City
Mediaco Charitable Foundation (Two 1-year terms through December 31, 2008 -
Terms of Hall and Chavenelle)
Applican : Gail Chavenelle
Appointm nts to the following Boards/Commissions:
Housing ode Appeals Board (One expired three-year term through January 11, 2009)
Applican : Ryan Killburg (Ineligible because of County residency)
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fights Commission (Three 3-year terms expiring January 1, ~- Terms of
Rubinsti n, Foster and Ross)
Applican :Colin Scott, Dan Chatfield, Marcos Rubinstien
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Transit oard of.Trustees (One vacant 3-year term through July 30, 2009 -Term of Kies)
Applican DQn Stedman, Harry Bemis
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
ire invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items.
•me to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to
is being considered.
SUSPEND THE RULES
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Pr of of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the removal of the North
Si gert Farm and the Rail Site from the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic
De elopment District and City Manager recommending approval.
Co munication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission in support of the
a endment to the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
iOLUTION /J Amending the Amended and Restated Urban
ewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center Economic Development District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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• REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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ACTION ITEMS
These ar items where discussion is held by the City Council -public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
1. To acco Free Coalition
Communication from Angie Brandel, Anti-Tobacco Coordinator - Hillcrest Family
Se ices, requesting City Council support for local control over tobacco-free
en ironments. .
Su gested Disposition. Receive and File, Refer to City Manager
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Neighborhood Council Streetscape Project
Hi toric Preservation Commission recommending approval of $8,520 in Historic District
Pu lic Improvement Program (HDPIP) funding to install two "black strap" benches in
Ja kson Park and approximately 45 planters throughout the Jackson Park Historic
Pr servation District.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Sh t Tower Rehabilitation Project
Hi toric Preservation Commission recommending approval of the reallocation of
$1 0,000 in Historic District Public Improvement Program (HDPIP) funding from the
Fo r Mounds Estate to the Shot Tower Rehabilitation Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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4. Fe ruary 19, 2008 City Council Meeting
Cit Manager recommending that the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
Fe ruary 19, 2008 (due to President's Day) be changed to Monday, February 18, 2008.
O~DINANCE / Changing the date for the second regular City Council
m eting in February 2008 from February 19, 2008 to February 18, 2008
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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mmunication from M. Thomas Stovall, Executive Director of Operation: New View
mmunity Action Agency, requesting that the City make appointments to the Board of
ectors at the first meeting in January 2008 (currently City Council Members Ric
yes and Karla Braig, and a representative appointed by the City Manager).
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mmunication from the Dubuque Racing Association Board of Directors requesting
ointment of representatives to the DRA Board of Directors for 2008 (currently Mayor
y D. Buol, Council Members Kevin Lynch and Ric Jones, and City Manager Michael
Van Milligen).
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Manager requesting appointment of a City Council liaison to the Long Range
Wing Advisory Commission.
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Dubuque Initiatives requesting appointment of a City Council liaison to the Board of
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yor and City Council appointments to various Boards and Commissions.
ested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointments
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
At this ti e, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which are of
concern t that person and which are not an agenda item. Please take your place at the
micropho a 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
requirem nts of the Iowa Open Meetings Law.
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