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ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF
2/18/08
JONES
LYNCH
RESNICK
VOETBERG
BRAIG
BUOL
CONNORS
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2008
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Sheila Rudin, Temple Beth El
PROCLAMATIONS
Friendship Force Day (March 1, 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
Airport Commission of 12/17; City Council of 2/4 and 2/11; Human Rights Commission
of 1/14; Zoning Advisory Commission of 1/30; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 1/24
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings for January 22, 2008
Printed City Council Proceedings for 2006
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve as Printed
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Rosemarie Orbell for vehicle damage; Ben Otten for vehicle damage; Katherine E.
Kluesner vs. City of Dubuque; Kyle Coohey 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: Rosemarie
Orbell for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Bunker Hill Golf Course Management Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the management agreement with G.M.S., Inc.,
(George Stephenson) for the Bunker Hill Golf Course for the period beginning March 1
through November 30, 2008.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. East-West Corridor Connectivity Study
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of HDR for engineering services
to complete the East - West Corridor Connectivity Study.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Payment Enhancements for Ambulance Service
City Manager recommending approval of additional alternatives for paying ambulance
bills through website access and use of credit and debit cards.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Port of Dubuque Adams Development, LLC
City Manager recommending approval of the Assignment of Development Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Port of Dubuque Adams Development, LLC and the
Durrant Group, LLC to Dubuque Bank and Trust Company.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Teamsters Local Union No. 421
City Manager recommending approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and the Teamsters Local Union No. 421.
RESOLUTIONS
Approving the Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and the
Teamsters Local Union No. 421 and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Agreement
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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8. Historic Preservation Commission
Michael Coty submitting his resignation from the Historic Preservation Commission,
effective immediately.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
9. 2007 Urban Revitalization Program Applications
City Manager recommending approval of 2007 Urban Revitalization Program
applications for residential property tax exemption.
RESOLUTION
Approving residential property tax exemption applications
submitted by property owners in recognized urban revitalization areas and
authorizing the transmittal of the approved applications to the City Assessor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10. Arts and Cultural Entertainment District
City Manager recommending approval of submitting a request to the Iowa Department
of Cultural Affairs for expansion of the Arts and Cultural Entertainment District to include
the Warehouse District.
RESOLUTION
Expanding the Dubuque Arts and Cultural Entertainment District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
11. Washington Court/Crescent Community Health Center – Warranty Deed
City Manager recommending acceptance of the warranty deed from Washington Court,
L.P., and Pine Box, L.L.L.P., related to the property exchange for the parking lot of the
Crescent Community Health Center project.
RESOLUTION
Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from
Washington Court, L.P. and Pine Box, L.L.L.P.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
12. Center on Sustainable Communities – Certified Sustainable Professional
City Manager advising that Building Services Manager Rich Russell has passed the
Building and Sustainable Iowa Workshop test and is now a “COCS Certified Sustainable
Professional.”
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
13. Liquor License Transfer
Application of the Julien Inn to temporarily transfer their liquor license from 200 Main
Street to 700 White Street on February 19, 2008.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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14. Liquor License Refunds
Request of Kevin Seymour, Rudy’s Tacos, for a refund of Liquor License #LC0034830
in the amount of $422.50.
Request of Carroll’s Wine Company for a refund of Liquor License #BW0092187 in the
amount of $253.13.
Request of Pat Broessel, Corner Tap, for a refund of Liquor License #LC25829 in the
amount of $211.25.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to Econo Foods, Lee’s
76 West Locust Mart, Hy-Vee Gas #3 and Hy-Vee #3
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Gin
Rickeys, Isabella’s at the Ryan House, Bootleggers Pub, The Club House, Tony’s
Place, Dubuque Mining Company, and Mr. Rogers Pub; Special Class “C” Liquor
License to Pusateri’s; Class “B” Wine Permit to Econo Foods and Hy-Vee #3; and Class
”WBN” Native Wine to Hy-Vee Gas #3
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. Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation Project (Tabled on January 22, 2008)
Library Board of Trustees recommending initiation of the public bidding procedure for
the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation Project and that a public hearing be set
for March 3, 2008.
City Manager recommending that the request from the Library Board of Trustees to
initiate the public bidding procedure for the Carnegie-Stout Public Library Renovation
Project not be approved until the funds have been raised to complete the project.
RESOLUTION
Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost;
setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated
cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Remove from Table; Council
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2. Iowa Wireless Services, LLC
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 3, 2008 to consider
a proposed lease of space to Iowa Wireless Services, LLC for a telecommunication
antenna facility in Madison Park.
RESOLUTION
of Intent to dispose of an interest in real property owned by the City of
Dubuque by lease agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Iowa Wireless
Services, LLC for the installation and operation of a wireless telecommunication
antenna facility
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
3/3/08
3. Cleveland Avenue Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending preliminary approval of the construction plans and
specifications for the Cleveland Avenue Reconstruction Project, using the City standard
width for collector streets of 37 feet, approval of the Resolution of Necessity and the
Preliminary Schedule of Assessments, and that a public hearing be set for March 3,
2008.
RESOLUTION
Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost; and ordering bids for the Cleveland Avenue Reconstruction Project
RESOLUTION
Approving the plat, preliminary schedule of assessments and estimate of
total cost and setting date of public hearing on Resolution of Necessity
RESOLUTION
of Necessity for the Cleveland Avenue Reconstruction Project – Bryant
Street to Villa Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
3/3/08
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4. West 32 Street Detention Basin Project
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City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the West 32
Street Detention Basin Project and that a public hearing be set for March 3, 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; setting date of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract,
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and estimated cost; and ordering bids for the West 32 Street Detention Basin Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
3/3/08
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5. ITC Development Agreement
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for March 3, 2008 to consider
the disposition of approximately 12.951 acres in Dubuque Industrial Center West to ITC
Holdings Corporation and approval of a Development Agreement.
RESOLUTION
Intent to dispose of an interest in City of Dubuque real estate and fixing
the date for a public hearing of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa on the
proposed issuance of Urban Renewal Tax Increment Revenue Obligations and the
execution of a Development Agreement relating thereto with ITC Holdings Corporation,
and providing for the publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
3/3/08
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.
Community Development Advisory Commission (Three 3-year terms through February
15, 2011 – Two Low/Moderate Income Area; One At-Large [Terms of Oliver, Shaw,
Craddieth)
Applicants:
Ann Michalski (At-Large), David Shaw (Low/Moderate), Janice Craddieth
(Low/Moderate)
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. Cable Television Franchise Agreement
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider 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 and
City Manager recommending approval.
ORDINANCE
Approving the Third Amendment to the Cable Franchise Agreement
between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and MCC Iowa, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2. Windsor Avenue Storm Sewer Construction Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the plans and specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost for the Windsor Avenue Storm Sewer Construction
Project and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for
the Windsor Avenue Storm Sewer Construction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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. Medical Associates Clinic / Robert Hartig – Planned Unit Development District
(PUD) Amendment (First Reading on February 4, 2008)
City Manager providing additional information on the Medical Associates Clinic PUD
Amendment and City Council actions on PUD amendment requests over the past five
years.
Communications from Tim and Georgia Schmitt, 2575 Donovan Drive; Eric Kaufmann,
owner of 3814 Cora Drive; Emily K. Bush and Marcus J. Albers, 3828 Cora Drive; Rick
Stumpf, 3840 Cora Drive; Joan Steve, 3910 Cora Drive; Dorothy Stumpf, 3840 Cora
Drive; Joe Hallahan, 79 Diagonal Street; Dianne Glanz, 1305 North Grandview; Mary
Pat Kerper, 3830 Cora Drive; A.J. Kerper, 240 Devon Drive; and Larry Stumpf in
opposition to the proposed rezoning.
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; Concur with Denial; or Motion B;
Motion A
2. 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
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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3. Liquor License Application – Players Bar and Grill
City Manager recommending that the current license for Players Bar and Grill be
allowed to continue past the expiration date of March 5, 2008, allowing for a sixty-day
review period.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Fiscal Year 2009 – 2013 Street Construction Program
City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2009 – 2013 Street
Construction Program.
RESOLUTION
Adopting the Fiscal Year 2009 – 2013 Street Construction Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
5. Multi-Function Printer-Copier-Scanner-Fax Vendor
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Solutions Management Group
(SMG) to provide the multifunction printer-copier-scanner-fax machines for the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Parking Ordinance
City Manager recommending approval of an ordinance for no parking on the west side
of Iowa Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets to accommodate the new KeyLine
transfer point, and to add parking meters to the previous site in the 900 block of Main
Street.
ORDINANCE
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 32-321.666
Municipal Parking Meter District Established by amending the north – south streets in
the District from Main Street, both sides, between Tenth Street and Loras Boulevard to
Main Street, both sides, between Ninth Street and Loras Boulevard and the east – west
streets in the District from Ninth Street, south side, between Locust Street and the alley
west of Main Street to Ninth Street, south side, between Locust Street and Main Street
ORDINANCE
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 32-321.602
Parking Prohibited on Designated Streets or Portions Thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
7. Concealed Weapons Ordinance
City Manager recommending approval of a revision to the Code of Ordinances
regarding carrying concealed weapons.
ORDINANCE
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 33-10 Carrying
Concealed Weapon by deleting from the description of weapons a knife and by adding
exceptions to such offense
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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8. Water Pollution Control Plant Work Session
City Manager recommending that the work session regarding the Water Pollution
Control Plant Renovation Study upgrade be rescheduled from March 31, 2008 to April
14, 2008.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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
February 14, 2008
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