2 18 08 Asst. City Clerk's Skeleton NotesTO: KEVIN S. FIRNSTAHL
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO CALL THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2008, AT 6:30 PM, IN
THE HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING TO ACT UPON SUCH BUSINESS THAT MAY
PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION, FEBRUARY 18, 2008
COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE HISTORIC FEDERAL
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PRESENT: MAYOR BUOL, COUNCIL MEMBERS BRAIG, CONNORS, JONES, LYNCH,
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CITY MANAGER VAN MILLIGEN; CITY ATTORNEY LINDAHL
ABSENT:
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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
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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 J~~ 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
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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 "COGS Certified Sustainable
Professional."
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Liquor License Refunds
Request of Kevin Seymour, Rudy's Tacos, for a refund of Liquor License #LC0034830
in the amount of $422.50.
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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.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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
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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
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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 ate of public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract,
and estimated cost; and ordering the advertisement for bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and
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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
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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 ~j' 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 ~ J of Necessity for the Cleveland Avenue Reconstruction
Project -Bryant Street to Villa Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
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4. West 32"d Street Detention Basin Project
• City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the West 32"d
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, and estimated cost; and ordering bids for the West 32"d Street
Detention Basin Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
3/3/08
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.
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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
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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)
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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.
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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~r ~ Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimated cost for the Windsor Avenue Storm Sewer Construction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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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 propo d rezoning.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the
City of Dubuque Co a 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
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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 ~o ~ 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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3. Li uor License A lication - Pla ers Bar and Grill
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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 asixty-day
review period.
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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
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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
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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
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7. Concealed Weapons Ordinance
City Manager recommending approval of a revision to the Code of Ordinances
regarding carrying concealed weapons.
ORDINANCE f~ 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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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.
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S 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.
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CLOSED SESSION
Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition -Chapter 21.5(1)(c)Q) 2007 Code of Iowa
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