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4 21 08 Clerk's Skeleton NotesTO: JEANNE F. SCHNEIDER CITY CLERK YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO CALL A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008, AT 5:30 P.M., IN THE HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING PURCHASE OF SERVICE FUNDING. MAYOR TO: JEANNE F. SCHNEIDER CITY CLERK YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO CALL THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008, AT 6:30 P.M., IN THE HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING TO ACT UPON SUCH BUSINESS THAT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL. ROY D. BUOL MAYOR CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION, APRIL 21, 2008 COUNCIL MET IN SPECIAL SESSION AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING PRESENT: MAYOR BUOL, COUNCIL MEMBERS BRAIG, CONNORS, JONES, LYNCH, RESNICK, VOETBERG CITY MANAGER VAN MILLIGEN; CITY ATTORNEY LINDAHL ABSENT: WORKSESSION ON PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREMENTS Motion to adjourn at 6;25 Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION, APRIL 21, 2008 COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING PRESENT: MAYOR BUOL, COUNCIL MEMBERS: BRAIG, CONNORS, JONES, LYNCH, RESNICK, VOETBERG CITY MANAGER VAN MILLIGEN; CITY ATTORNEY LINDAHL ABSENT: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION: Bishop Jim Alexander, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day- Saints PROCLAMINATIONS Rotary Foundation Group Study Exchange Days (April 27-0, 2008) Historic Preservation Month (May, 2008) CONSENT ITEMS Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council of 4/7 and 4/14; Civil Service Commission of 3/19; Historic Preservation Commission of 3/20; Housing Commission of 3/25; Housing Commission Trust Fund of 9/7; Human Right Commission of 4/15; Zoning Advisory Commission of 4/2; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 3/27; Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 2. Notice of Claims/Suits Barb and Gerald Hirsch for property damage; Craig Kowalski for property damage; Russell and Diane J. Nauman for property damage; Michelle Neyen for property damage; Lasalle Bank National Association vs. City of Dubuque, et al; Helen, Chuck and Craig Spielman for property damage; Premier Linen and Drycleaning for personal injury of Cathy Ludwig; Shirley A. Cox for personal injury; Craig Hurst for personal injury; Jonathan and Sarah Ragan 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: Northeast Iowa Community College for property damage; Russell and Diane Nauman for property damage; Michelle Neyen for property damage; Craig A. Kowalski for property damage; Gerald Hirsch for property damage; Craig Hurst for personal injury; Craig Spielman for property damage; Shirley Ann Cox for personal injury Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur 3 3. Civil Service Commission Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the position of Lead Applications/Network Analyst. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record 4. Stipulation of Settlement - Glab City Attorney submitting a Stipulation of Settlement in the tax assessment appeal of Vicki Glab for property located at 680 Southern Avenue. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 5. Water Pollution Control Plant Renovation Postcards from citizens opposing the incineration option regarding the renovation of the Water Pollution Control Plant. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 6. Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters Union to provide for a work week that consists of ten hours per day/four days per week for the Airport Maintenanceworkers and Airport Mechanic. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 4 7. Fiscal Year 2009 Wage Plan and Compensation Package City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2009 Wage Plan and Compensation Package for Non-bargaining Unit Employees. RESOLUTION 115-08 Approving the Wage Plan and Compensation Package for Non-bargaining Unit Employees for Fiscal Year 2009. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 8. Purchase of Property - 2315 Prince Street City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located at 2315 Prince Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. RESOLUTION 116-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2315 Prince Street in the City of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 9. PEG Capital Grant Expenditure Request City Manager recommending approval of a request from Wahlert High School for funding from the Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 10. Stipulation of Settlement -Dubuque Bank and Trust City Attorney submitting a Stipulation of Settlement in the tax assessment appeal of Heartland Financial for four properties owned by Dubuque Bank and Trust. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 5 11. Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Action Plan Amendment City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Action Plan for the City's Community Development Block Grant Program. RESOLUTION 117-08 Approving Amendment 1 to the Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Action Plan for the City's Community Development Block Grant Program Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 12. E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center Expansion Project Communication from Douglas Olk, Friends of the Mines of Spain, providing an update on the E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center Expansion Project. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 13. Friends of the Mines of Spain Communication from Douglas Olk, Friends of the Mines of Spain, expressing thanks for the $1,444 grant to the Friends of the Mines of Spain for the 175th Dubuque Anniversary Celebration. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 14. Aquila 2007 Dubuque Weatherization Challenge Certificates of Recognition to the Housing and Community Development and Building Services Departments for participation in the 2007 Dubuque Weatherization Challenge sponsored by Aquila. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 6 15. Timber-Hyrst Estates Bridge Improvements -Phase 1 City Manager recommending acceptance of the bridge improvements on Creek Wood Drive over Catfish Creek that the developer, North Cascade Road Developers, LLC has recently completed in Timber-Hyrst Estates. RESOLUTION 118-08 Accepting bridge improvements in Timber-Hyrst Estates Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 16. Tetra Tech Monitoring Wells City Manager recommending approval of a License Agreement with Tetra Tech that authorizes the installation of four monitoring wells in City right-of-way at West Locust Street and Pierce Street to continue drilling and field work for McCann's Properties, LLC. RESOLUTION 119-08 Authorizing License Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Tetra Tech to install monitoring wells on public right-of-way at West Locust Street and Pierce Street Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 17. Request to Vacate Communication from Brian Kane, counsel for Mr. Thomas A. Luksetich and Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Axtell, requesting to purchase a portion of City real estate abutting their property at 2530 Kerper Boulevard. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager 18. Iowa Department of Transportation Communication from the Iowa Department of Transportation confirming the Transportation Commission's award of RISE funds to assist in construction of the new roadway south of Chavenelle Road in the Dubuque Industrial Center West. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 7 19. Certificate of Environmental Accomplishment Certificate from Shred-It advising that the City of Dubuque participated in the Shred-it shredding and recycling program and saved 57 trees from destruction in 2007. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 20. Miller-Riverview Park Management Agreement City Manager recommending approval of the management agreement with Kenneth M. Clayton for Miller-Riverview Park from April 1 through November 1, 2008. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 21. Dubuque Water Ski Club Lease City Manager recommending approval of the annual lease with the Dubuque Water Ski Club for a section of Schmitt Island. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 22. Town Clock Renovation Project City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the Town Clock Renovation Project to Klauer Construction Company in the amount of $247,227. RESOLUTION 120-08 Awarding contract to Klauer Construction Company Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 23. Five Flags Center -Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget City Manager recommending approval of the detailed Fiscal Year 2009 operating budget for the Five Flags Center as submitted by SMG. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 8 24. Medline Industries - Amendment to Development Agreement City Manager recommending approval of the first amendment to the Development Agreement with Medline Industries, Inc. to provide for a time extension on the project completion until April 30, 2009. RESOLUTION 121-08 Approving the first amendment to the Medline Industries, Inc. Development Agreement Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 25. Downtown Design Guidelines Manual City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Winter and Company to provide Professional Design Services for the Downtown Design Guidelines Manual. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 26. Citizen Communication Communication from Pat Tobin, Cedar Cross Self Storage, regarding the monthly stormwater management fee. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager 27. Zoning Board of Adjustment Jim Urell submitting his resignation from the Zoning Board of Adjustment due to his relocation out of the City limits. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation 28. Mediacom Annual Report Submittal of the Mediacom 2007 Annual Report (on file in the City Clerk's Office). Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 9 29. Earth Charter Communication from Sr. Dorothy Heiderscheit, Sister Rita Goedken, Sr. Kathy Lentsch, Sr. Kathleen Grace and Sr. Virginia Goedken requesting that the City adopt the goals of the Earth Charter as the framework for development of a strategic plan to achieve a green designation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager 30. Development Agreement -Hotel Julien City Manager recommending approval of a Development Agreement with HJD Landlord, LLC and HJD Manager, LLC fora $600,000 Downtown Rehabilitation loan, a $10,000 design grant, a $10,000 facade grant, and a 100% rebate of incremental property taxes for 15 years to support the rehabilitation of the Hotel Julien and provide 100% of the incremental increase in its share of Hotel/Motel tax revenue for three full years, to assist in marketing the renovated hotel. RESOLUTION 122-08 Approving Development Agreement for the Hotel Julien Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 31. Liquor License Applications. City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted. RESOLUTION 123-08Granting the issuance of two new permits to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers to Ron's Five Point Mart, DaVinci's Restaurant/Lounge, and O'Clock Industries RESOLUTION 124-08 Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit (6 Month) to McAleece Park/Recreation Complex; a Class "B" Beer permit (5 Day Event) to Music n More; and a Class "C" Beer License to 16t" Street Auto/Truck Plaza, Tobacco Outlet Plus, Paro Food Mart, Kwik Stop C-Store, Ron's Discount Smokes, Ron's Five Pont Mart, Casey's General Store #2420 and Casey's General Store #2421 RESOLUTION 125-08 Granting the issuance of a Class "A" Liquor License to Dubuque Lodge and Dubuque Golf and Country Club; Class "B" Liquor License to Days Inn Spirits Bar/Grill; Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Catfish Charlie's', Clarke College, DaVinci's Restaurant and Lounge, Sublime, Tott's Tap, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, West Dubuque Tap, Whiskey River, Loras College, The Hub, Lot One and Ten Pin Tap; Special Class "C" Liquor License to Chuck-n-Jo's; Special Class "C" Liquor (5 Day Special Event) to Dubuque Jaycees; and Class "WBN" (Native Wine) Permit to Hancock House Bed and Breakfast and Kwik Stop C-Store Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 11 ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated. Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 1. Real Estate Contract with Dubuque Community School District -May 5, 2008 2. Request to Vacate -Liebe Street and Washington Street -May 5, 2008 3. Chavenelle Court Construction Project -May 5, 2008 4. Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Amendment -May 5, 2008 5. Voluntary Annexation Request -Kress Industrial Facility (Tabled on December 17, 2007) -Remove from Table; Set for May 19, 2008 6. Kress Industrial Facility -Request to Rezone -May 19, 2008 7. Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area -June 2, 2008 1. Real Estate Contract with Dubuque Community School District City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for May 5, 2008 to consider approval of a real estate contract between the Dubuque Community School District and the City of Dubuque for the purchase of the Kephart Building. RESOLUTION 126-08 Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a real estate contract between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Community School District and providing for publication of notice thereof Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 5/5/08 2. Request to Vacate -Liebe Street and Washington Street City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for May 5, 2008 to consider a request from Dubuque Stamp and Manufacturing to vacate and purchase a portion of Liebe Street and Washington Street. RESOLUTION 127-08 of Intent to vacate and dispose of City interest in Lot C and Lot D of Liebe's Subdivision No. 2 in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa 12 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 5/5/08 3. Chavenelle Court Construction Project City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Chavenelle Court Construction Project and that a public hearing be set for May 5, 2008 to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost. RESOLUTION 128-08 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 Chavenelle Court Construction Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 5/5/08 4. Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Amendment City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for May 5, 2008 to consider approval of the second amendment to the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget. RESOLUTION 129-08 Setting date of public hearing Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 5/5/08 5. Voluntary Annexation Request -Kress Industrial Facility (Tabled on December 17, 2007) City Manager recommending that a public hearing to consider approval of the voluntary annexation request of Kress Industrial Facility concurrent with rezoning be set for May 19, 2008. RESOLUTION 130-08 Rescinding Resolution No. 557-07 Approving an application for voluntary annfe~xation of territory owned by Kress Industrial Facility RESOLUTION 131-08 Fixing date of public hearing on an application for voluntary annexation of territory owned by Kress Industrial Facility Suggested Disposition: Remove from Table; Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 5/19/08 6. Kress Industrial Facility -Request to Rezone Zoning Advisory Commission recommending denial of a request from Toby Kress, Kress Industrial Facility to rezone Property south of Old Highway Road from County R-1 Residential District to City AG Agricultural District and LI Light Industrial District, concurrent with annexation. ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located south of 13 Old Highway Road from County R-1 Residential District to City AG Agricultural District and LI Light Industrial District, concurrent with annexation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Public Hearing 5/19/08 7. Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 2, 2008 to consider approval of an amendment to the Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area plan and the establishment of the Salvia House Urban Revitalization Area. RESOLUTION 132-08 Acknowledging a proposed amendment to the plan for the Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area and providing for a public hearing RESOLUTION 133-08 Finding that the designation of the Salvia House Urban Revitalization Plan is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and providing for a public hearing thereon Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing 6/2/08 14 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. Airport Zoning Commission -Council Appoints from among the Zoning Advisory Commission members Two 6-year vacant, expired terms through January 3, 2014 (Terms of Gaber and Stiles) Volunteering Commissioner: Jeff Stiles, Vice Chairperson, Zoning Advisory Commission Electrical Code Board Five 3-year expired terms through May 21, 2011 (Terms of Mueller, Dixon, Hammel, Reiss, Pfohl) (Electrical experience requirement) Applicants: James Dixon, 2505 Marquette Place Dan Hammel, 3163 Hillcrest Road, #4 Library Board of Trustees (Mayor Appointment) Two 4-year va nt terms through June 1, 2011 (Terms of Lindsay and Avery) Applicants: Paula Connors, 818 So. Grandview Avenue Elizabeth Leeper, 1576 Glen Oak Street Thomas Stecher, 2117 Orchard Drive Mike Willis, 1298 Locust Street, #2 Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions: Civil Service Commission (Mayor Appointment) One 4-year expired term through April 6, 2012 (Term of Gieseman) Applicant: John Stevens, 2215 Graham Circle Otto Krueger, 1906 Avalon Road Stevens Krueger Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 15 Civic Center Commission Two 3-year vacant terms through June 29, 2010 (Terms of Brannon and Nauman) Applicants: Susan Balsamo, 2770 Van Buren Barb Kurt, 1304 Atlantic Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission Two 3- year expired term through October 1, 2010 (Term of Buelow and Nemmers) Applicants: Michael Buelow, 2131 Graham Circle Edward Cawley, 598 Needham Place Chad Oberdoerster, 420 Summit Street I Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol, Connors Jones Lynch Buelow Cawley Oberdoerster Long Range Planning Advisory Commission One 3-year an rm through July 1, 2009 (Term of Neumeister) Applicants: Chad Darter, 2544 Matthew John Drive Richard Van Iten 3273 Bittersweet Lane Alan Vincent, 1010 Dunham Drive (1 of 2 applications) Resnick Voetberg Braig ; Buol Connors I Jones Lynch Darter Van Iten Vincent Mechanical Code Board Two 3-year expired terms through March 16, 2011 (Terms of Grothe and Giese) Applicants: Tom Giese, 395 Villa Street David Grothe, 2544 Elm Street Gary Hillard, 2826 Muscatine Street Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch Giese Grothe Hillard 16 TV Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission Two 3-year vacant terms through June 30, 2009 Applicants: Thomas McDonough, 1562 Lucy Drive Alan Vincent, 1010 Dunham Drive (2 of 2 applications) Ayes Nays Resnich Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 17 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 Resnich Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 1. 2025 Radford Road -Request to Rezone Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Mahendra & Geeta Thakkar to rezone 2025 Radford Road from OC Office Commercial District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. • ORDINANCE 27-08 Amending Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2025 Radford Road from OC Office Commercial District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 2. Vacate and Release of Sanitary Sewer Easement Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider vacating and releasing the sanitary sewer easement across the former Block 4 of Henschel Addition as requested by Buesing & Associates, Inc., representing North Cascade Road Developers, LLC and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION 134-08 Disposing of interest and release in the location of an existing 20-foot wide sanitary sewer easement across former Block 4 of Henschel Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 19 3. Disposition of Property -Progressive Packaging, LLC Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a land sale and Development Agreement with Progressive Packaging, LLC c/o Hormel Foods Corporation and City Manager recommending approval. Communication from the Alliance for Constructior ~x ellence Committee of the Dubuque Area Labor-Management Council enco~ r ing Hormel Foods Corporation to consider the use of local contractors, suppliers, tradesmen and women in the building of this plant. RESOLUTION 135-08 Approving a Development Agreement providing for the sale of 39.55 acres in the Dubuque Industrial Center West to Progressive Packaging, LLC c/o Hormel Food Corporation /~ Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch REINSTATE THE RULES This action limits discussion to the City Council. Resnick Voetberg Braig Connors Jones Lynch 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. Elderly Transportation Request from students from the Clarke / Loras Bi-College Social Work Group to address the Council regarding elderly transportation. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch Mystic Tattoo Inc. Request form Jeff Davis, Mystic Tattoo Inc. requesting to address the City Council regarding Code of Ordinance Section 23-2 -Tattooing. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 22 3. Iowa Wireless Services, LLC (Tabled on March 3, 2008) City Manager recommending approval of a lease agreement with Iowa Wireless Services for the installation and operation of a wireless telecommunication antenna facility in Madison Park subject to I-Wireless agreeing to two amendments. RESOLUTION 136-08 Disposing 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: Remove from Table; Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Barig buol Connors Jones Lynch 23 4. Purchase of Property - 2106 Kniest Street City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located at 2106 Kniest Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. RESOLUTION 137-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2106 Kniest Street in the City of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 5. Dubuque Industrial Center West 8t" Addition City Manager recommending approval of the final plat of Dubuque Industrial Center West 8th Addition located off Chavenelle Road as requested by the City of Dubuque. RESOLUTION 138-08 Approving the Dubuque Industrial Center West Stn Addition Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 24 6. Dubuque Rescue Mission Lease City Manager recommending approval to lease a piece of City-owned property for $1.00 per year to the Dubuque Rescue Mission to create a series of raised vegetable gardens. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 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 Motion to adjourn at 8:05 Ayes Nays Resnick Voetberg Braig Buol Connors Jones Lynch 25