2 4 08 City Council Agenda w/Icons
ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF 2/4/08
JONES
LYNCH
RESNICK
VOETBERG
BRAIG
BUOL
CONNORS
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5:00 P.M. – DINNER
5:30 P.M. – WORK SESSION – CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
6:30 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008
2008 CVB Budget &
Business Plan
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Reverend Dr. Winston Persaud, Wartburg Seminary
PROCLAMATIONS
A Day of Promise (February 18, 2008)
A Day of Promise
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 1/22; Civil Service Commission of 12/13 and 12/19; Community
Development Advisory Commission of 1/9; Historic Preservation Commission of 1/17;
Housing Commission of 11/27; Human Rights Commission of 12/10; Investment
Oversight Advisory Commission of 1/23; Library Board of 11/15, 12/10 and 12/13; Park
and Recreation Commission of 1/8
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Investment Oversight Advisory Commission 59 Quarterly Report
Library Board of Trustees Update from the meeting of January 17, 2008
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of January 7, 2008 and List of Claims
and Summary of Revenues for month ending December 31, 2007
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
City CouncilCivil Service - 12/13Civil Service - 12/19Comm Dev Adv HPCHousing
Comm
Library Bd - 11/15Library Bd - 12/10Library Bd - 12/13Park and Rec
Human RightsInvestment
Oversight
IOAC 59th ReportLibrary Bd Update
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Michelle Harry for personal injury; Terry T. Frost for vehicle damage; Pat and Gladys
O’Brien for property 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: Kurt Becker for
property damage; Terry Frost for vehicle damage; Misty Streif for vehicle damage;
Michael L. O’Brien for property damage
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City Attorney recommending denial of the claim of Dennis Avenarius for vehicle
damage.
City Attorney recommending settlement of the claims of Chris Blakeman for vehicle
damage, Heath Koester for vehicle damage, and Masahiro Iwasaki for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Claims - ICAPClaims - DeniedClaims - Settled
3. Citizen Communication
Communication from Elaine Schueller requesting that the stop sign at Kaufmann
Avenue and Chrissy Drive not be removed.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Schueller Ltr
4. Althauser Street / Stafford Street Sanitary Sewer Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Althauser Street / Stafford Street
Sanitary Sewer Project as completed by Connolly Construction, Inc., in the final contract
amount of $49,978.10.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the Althauser Street / Stafford Street Sanitary Sewer
Construction Project and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Althauser - Final
Althauser - MVM Althauser - Staff Althauser - Certificate of
Payment Form
MemoMemoResolutionCompletion
5. Curtis Street / York Street Storm Sewer Construction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Curtis Street / York Street Storm Sewer
Construction Project as completed by McDermott Excavating, in the final contract
amount of $36,074.41.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the York Street / Curtis Street Storm Sewer Construction
Project and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Curtis - Final
Curtis - MVM MemoCurtis - Staff MemoCurtis - ResolutionCertificate of
Payment Form
Completion
6. Dubuque Police Protective Association
City Manager recommending approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between
the City and the Dubuque Police Protective Association.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the
Dubuque Police Protective Association and authorizing the Mayor to sign the
Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Police - Staff MemoPolice - Resolution
Police - MVM Memo
7. Low Impact Development Workshop
City Manager submitting information about the Low Impact Development (LID)
Workshop that the City of Dubuque is co-sponsoring to fulfill one of the City’s National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit requirements.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Workshop - MVM
Workshop - Staff Workshop - AgendaWorkshop - Flyer
Memo
Memo
8. Purchase of Property from Elm Street Development, LLC
City Manager recommending acceptance of Warranty Deeds from Elm Street
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Development, LLC for properties at 351 East 15 Street and 1523 Elm Street.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from
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Elm Street Development, LLC (351 East 15 Street)
RESOLUTION
Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from
Elm Street Development, LLC (1523 Elm Street)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Purchase - MVM
Purchase - Staff Purchase - Deed - 351 E 15thPurchase - Deed - 1523 Elm
Memo
MemoResolution #1Resolution #2
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9. Purchase of Property – 655 Gillespie Street
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Warranty Deed from Gary A. Anderson
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for property located at 655 Gillespie Street for the 32 Street Detention Basin Project.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from
Gary A. Anderson
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Gillespie - MVM Memo
Gillespie - Staff Gillespie - Resolution
Memo
10. Warehouse District Master Plan – Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Qualifications
(RFQ) for development of the Warehouse District Master Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
RFQ - MVM MemoRFQ - Staff MemoRequest for
Qualifications
11. Request for Proposals – Washington Neighborhood Plan
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals for
the Washington Neighborhood Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Plan RFP - Staff Request for
Plan RFP - MVM
MemoProposals
Memo
12. Quarterly Investment Report
City Manager submitting the December 31, 2007 Quarterly Investment Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Report - Staff MemoInvestment Earnings Monthly Investment Schedule of CD'sSchedule of City
Report - MVM Memo
SummarySummaryFunds
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13. Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA)
City Manager submitting the 2007 Government Performance and Results Act Annual
Products Report and Baseline Questionnaire.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
GPRA - MVM MemoGPRA - Staff MemoGPRA Report
14. 2114 – 2116 Kniest Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential rental dwelling
located at 2114-2116 Kniest Street owned by Robert F. and Brenda L. Atkinson as part
of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION
Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2114 – 2116 Kniest
Street in the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Kniest St - Staff Kniest St - Resolution
Kniest St - MVM
Memo
Memo
15. National Park Service – Preserve America Grant Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of a National Park Service Preserve America
Grant Agreement for the Mines of Spain Exhibit and Education Program where the City
would serve as the sponsor for this $150,000 grant.
RESOLUTION
Approving a grant agreement with the National Park Service for the
Mines of Spain Exhibit and Education Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Grant - MVM MemoGrant - Staff MemoGrant - ResolutionGrant Application
16. State Historic Preservation Office
City Manger transmitting the 2007 Certified Local Government (CLG) report that has
been submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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CLG - MVM MemoCLG - Staff MemoCLG Annual Report
17. Iowa Community Cultural Grant (ICCG) Application
City Manager recommending approval of an application to the Iowa Department of
Cultural Affairs for an Iowa Community Cultural Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ICCG - MVM MemoICCG - Staff MemoICCG ApplicationICCG - Letters of Performance ICCG - Additional
SupportMeasuresConsideration
18. National Register Nomination – Interstate Power Company Buildings
Historic Preservation Commission recommending nomination of the Interstate Power
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Company Buildings at 1000 Main Street and 131 West 10 Street to the National
Register of Historic Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Nomination - HPC LtrNational Register
Nomination
19. Miller Place – Final Plat
City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Lots 1-1 and 2-1 Miller Place.
RESOLUTION
Rescinding Resolution No. 232-07 and approving the final plat of Lots 1-
1 and 2-1 Miller Place in Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Plat - MVM Memo
Plat - Staff MemoPlat - Resolution
20. Dubuque Regional Airport Terminal Relocation Project
City Manager recommending that the fair market value for property at 10719 Merlin
Lane, which is needed for the Dubuque Regional Airport Terminal Relocation Project,
be established at $809,000.
RESOLUTION
Establishing the Fair Market Value of real property at 10719 Merlin
Lane, Dubuque, Iowa, owned by Ronald Bradley, Jeffrey Bradley, and Brian Bradley
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Airport - MVM Memo
Airport - Staff MemoAirport - Resolution
Note: Bradley Property Appraisal Included as Separate File
21. Tobacco Compliance – Civil Penalty for Tobacco Permit Holders
City Manager recommending acceptance and approval of Acknowledgement/Settlement
Agreements for a first violation for Arby’s Phillips 66, 300 South Locust Street; and Hy-
Vee, 3500 Dodge Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Tobacco - MVM Agreement (Arby's)Agreement (HyVee)
Tobacco - Staff
Memo
Memo
22. Legislative Correspondence
City Manager correspondence to local legislators requesting support for allowing local
governments the right to determine if smoking should be allowed in public places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Home Rule Ltr
23. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to Awn Stop Mart, Inc.
and Clark of Dubuque
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Hotel/Motel Liquor License to
Champps Americana; and Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Hammerheads Bar and
Goetz’s
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Renewals - MVM Resolution #1Resolution #2
Renewals - Staff
Memo
Memo
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Cable Television Franchise Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for February 18, 2008 to
consider approval of an amendment to the Cable Television Franchise Agreement to
add Sageville School to the Institutional Network and approving a separate agreement
between the City, Dubuque Community School District and Mediacom that details the
terms of adding Sageville School to the I-Net.
RESOLUTION
Setting a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Cable
Television Franchise Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, and MCC Iowa,
LLC, adding Sageville School to Exhibit B, the list of sites connected via fiber optic
cable to the institutional network as set forth in the Cable Television Franchise
Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
2/18/08
Cable - MVM MemoCable - Resolution
Cable - Staff MemoCable - OrdinanceCable - 3rd Sageville I-Net
AmendmentAgreement
2. Windsor Avenue Storm Sewer Construction Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Windsor
Avenue Storm Sewer Construction Project and that a public hearing be set for February
18, 2008 to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and
estimated cost.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Windsor Avenue Storm Sewer Construction Project
RESOLUTION
Setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost for the Windsor Avenue Storm Sewer Construction Project
RESOLUTION
Ordering bids for the Windsor Avenue Storm Sewer Construction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
2/18/08
Windsor - MVM MemoWindsor - Staff Windsor -
MemoResolutions
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3. Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal Plan
City Manager recommending adoption of a Resolution of Necessity that begins the
process of amending the Urban Renewal Plan for the Dubuque Industrial Center
Economic Development District to expand the district to include the North Siegert Farm
and the rail site and that a public hearing be scheduled for March 3, 2008.
RESOLUTION
of Necessity finding that certain areas adjacent to the Dubuque
Industrial Center Economic Development District meet the definition of an economic
development area under the Urban Renewal Law, and that development of said areas is
necessary in the interest of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
3/8/08
UR Plan - Staff MemoResolution of UR Plan - Map
UR Plan - MVM Memo
Necessity
4. Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 13, 2008 to consider
adoption of the Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program.
RESOLUTION
Setting the date for the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget
for the City of Dubuque
RESOLUTION
Setting the date for the public hearing on the Five Year Capital
Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2009 through 2013 for the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
3/13/08
Budget - MVM MemoBudget - Staff MemoBudget - Resolutions
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Mediacom Charitable Foundation (Two 1-year terms through December 31, 2008 –
Terms of Hall and Chavenelle)
Applicant:
Constance Twining
Bd and Comm ListOverview Sheet
Mediacom Applicaiton
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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. Medical Associates Clinic / Robert Hartig – Planned Unit Development District
(PUD) Amendment (Tabled from December 17, 2007 City Council Meeting)
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Medical
Associates Clinic / Robert Hartig to amend the existing Associates Park Planned Unit
Development (PUD) District to designate a portion of the existing greenway buffer for
business use and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending denial.
Communication from Kathleen R. Kelley, 3836 Cora Drive, in opposition to the proposed
amendment to the Associates Park Planned Unit Development District.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by adopting a revised Planned Unit Development Ordinance for the
Medical Associates West Campus Planned Unit Development District and by repealing
Ordinances 24-94, 32-96 and 35-99
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Remove from Table; Concur with
Denial; or Motion B; Motion A (Super Majority Vote)
Hartig LtrPUD - ZAC Ltr #2PUD - ZAC LtrPUD - ApplicationPUD - Staff MemoPUD - Ordinance
PUD - Amended Plan PUD - Exhibit APUD - Ordinance Conceptual Dev PlanAerial View MapPUD - Color Photos
Drawing32-96
Additional Opposition
PUD - Opposition LtrsKelley LtrSuggested Motion
Ltrs
2. Arboretum Drive – Request to Vacate
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Mike
Felderman to vacate and purchase a portion of Arboretum Drive and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving plat of proposed vacated portion of Arboretum Drive and
underlying roadway easement
RESOLUTION
Vacating a portion of Arboretum Drive and underlying roadway
easement
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RESOLUTION
Disposing of City interest in Lot B of Breven Place No. 2 in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Arboretum Dr -
Arboretum Dr - MVM Arboretum Dr - Staff
Resolutions
MemoMemo
Material from January 22, 2008 City Council Meeting
Arboretum Dr - MVM Arboretum Dr - Staff Arboretum Dr - Arboretum Dr - Arboretum Dr -
MemoMemoResolutionVicinity Map/PlatFelderman Ltr
3. Iowa Wireless Services, LLC
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a proposed lease of space to
Iowa Wireless Services, LLC for a telecommunication antenna facility on the
Pennsylvania Avenue Water Tank and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving a Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Iowa
Wireless Services, LLC for the installation and operation of a wireless
telecommunication antenna facility
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Iowa Wireless Lease
Lease - MVM MemoLease - Staff MemoLease - Resolution
Agr
Material from January 22, 2008 City Council Meeting
Lease - MVM MemoLease - Staff MemoLease - ResolutionLease Agreement
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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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. Washington Neighborhood Lighting Initiative
City Manager recommending approval of the street and alley lighting program proposed
for the Washington Neighborhood.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Lighting - MVM MemoLighting - Staff Memo
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2. 175 Anniversary Committee Grant Awards
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City Manager recommending approval of the 175 Anniversary Committee grant awards
for ten projects.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
175th Anniversary - Alexander Levi Center for Dubuque Dubuque Museum of Dubuque County
175th Anniversary -
MVM MemoHeritage ProjectHistoryArtHistorical Society
Staff Memo
TH Newspapers in Public Library Friends of the Mines Dubuque Main StreetSt. Lukes United Paul Hemmer
EducationFoundationof SpainMethodist Church
3. Americans with Disabilities Act – Architectural Barrier Removal
City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance that will permit the enforcement
of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on the local level.
ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 11, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding a new Article VIII, Accessibility Code for
Readily Achievable Changes
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
ADA - MVM MemoADA - Staff MemoADA - Ordinance
Suggested Motion
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4. City Council Work Session – Digital TV Transition
City Manager requesting that a City Council Work Session be scheduled so that
information can be presented on the upcoming digital television transition.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Digital TV - MVM Digital TV - Staff
MemoMemo
5. Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement Program
City Manager submitting the Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget and Five Year Capital
Improvement Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Budget Transmittal CIP Transmittal
MessageMessage
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.
CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition – Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) 2007 Code of Iowa
Jeanne F. Schneider
January 31, 2008
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