Minutes City Council 4 21 08
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2008, in
the Historic Federal Building.
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session called for the purpose of
conducting a work session regarding Purchase of Service Agreements.
Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Voetberg,
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl.
Council discussed what type of services should be funded and what should not be. There
was consensus that economic development services were directly related to City services and
needed to be funded. The question came up as to whether the City should be using “tax funds”
for social service activities such as Helping Services of Northeast Iowa and the use of
Community Development Grant (CDBG) and Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) funds.
Council discussed budgeting a sum of money for a grant program that non-profits could submit
applications for funding; however, the question arose as to who would decide what
organizations were to be funded and the amount of funding. Another possibility discussed was
an expansion of the Community Partnership (cp2) Program. There was Council consensus that
funding of the Purchase of Services was necessary but not as it is currently being done. Staff
was directed to look at the various options and what other cities are doing and to schedule
another work session when that information is available.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
REGULAR SESSION
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2008, in
the Historic Federal Building.
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session called for the purpose of
discussing such matters which may properly come before the City Council.
Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Voetberg,
City Manager Van Milligen, City Attorney Lindahl
Invocation was provided by Mayor Roy D. Buol
PROCLAMATIONS
Rotary Foundation Group Study Exchange Days (April 27 – 30, 2008) was accepted by
Charlie Green of the Rotary Club; Historic Preservation Month (May, 2008) was received by
Matthew Lundh of the Historic Preservation Commission
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and dispose of as indicated. Seconded
by Voetberg. Braig requested (#29) Earth Charter be held for separate discussion. Motion
carried 7-0.
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 Rights Commission of 4/15; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 4/2; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 3/27. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
referred to the 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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and concurred.
Civil Service Commission: Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the
position of Lead Applications/Network Analyst. Upon motion the document was received and
filed and made a Matter of Record.
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. Upon
motion the document was received and filed.
Water Pollution Control Plant Renovation: Postcards from citizens opposing the incineration
option regarding the renovation of the Water Pollution Control Plant. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed
and approved.
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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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 115-
08 Approving the Wage Plan and Compensation Package for Non-bargaining Unit Employees
for Fiscal Year 2009 was adopted.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 116-08 Approving the acquisition of
real estate located at 2315 Prince Street in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Stipulation of Settlement – Dubuque Bank and Trust: City Attorney submitting a Stipulation
of Settlement in the tax assessment appeals of Heartland Financial for four properties owned
by Dubuque Bank and Trust. Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 117-08 Approving Amendment 1 to the Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Action Plan for
the City’s Community Development Block Grant Program was adopted.
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. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Friends of the Mines of Spain: Communication from Douglas Olk, Friends of the Mines of
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Spain, expressing thanks for the $1,444 grant to the Friends of the Mines of Spain for the 175
Dubuque Anniversary Celebration. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Aquila 2007 Dubuque Weatherization Challenge: Certificates of Recognition to the Housing
and Community Development Department and Building Services Department for participation
in the 2007 Dubuque Weatherization Challenge sponsored by Aquila. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 118-08
Accepting bridge improvements in Timber-Hyrst Estates was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 119-
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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 was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed
and referred to the City Manager.
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. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
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. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 120-08 Awarding contract to Klauer Construction Company was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
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. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 121-08 Approving the first amendment
to the Medline Industries, Inc. Development Agreement was adopted.
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. Upon motion the documents were received, filed and approved.
Citizen Communication: Communication from Pat Tobin, Cedar Cross Self Storage,
regarding the monthly stormwater management fee. Upon motion the document was received,
filed and referred to the City Manager.
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Zoning Board of Adjustment: Jim Urell submitting his resignation from the Zoning Board of
Adjustment due to his relocation out of the City limits. Upon motion the document was received
and filed and resignation accepted.
Mediacom Annual Report: Submittal of the Mediacom 2007 Annual Report. Upon motion the
document was received and filed.
Earth Charter: Communication from Sr. Dorothy Heiderscheit, Sr. 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. Braig read a portion of the letter from the Sisters and thanked them for their
interest in the City’s green initiative. Braig moved to receive and file the document and refer to
the City Manager. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Development Agreement – Hotel Julien: City Manager recommending approval of a
Development Agreement with HJD Landlord, LLC and HJD Manager, LLC for a $600,000
Downtown Rehabilitation loan, a $10,000 design grant, a $10,000 façade 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. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed and Resolution No. 122-08 Approving Development Agreement for the Hotel
Julien Project was adopted.
Liquor License Applications: City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license
renewals as submitted. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 123-08 Granting the issuance of new permits to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers to
Ron’s Five Point Mart, DaVinci’s Restaurant/Lounge, and O’Clock Industries; Resolution No.
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
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“C” Beer License to 16 Street Auto/Truck Plaza, Tobacco Outlet Plus, Paro Food Mart, Kwik
Stop C-Store, Ron’s Discount Smokes, Ron’s Five Point Mart, Casey’s General Store #2420
and Casey’s General Store #2421; and Resolution No. 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 were adopted.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch to remove the Voluntary Annexation Request – Kress Industrial Facility
from the table, receive and file the documents, set the public hearings as indicated, and direct
the City Clerk to publish notice as prescribed by law. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
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
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the purchase of the Kephart Building. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on May 5, 2008 in the Historic Federal Building.
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 Stamping and
Manufacturing, Inc., to vacate and purchase a portion of Liebe Street and Washington Street.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 127-08 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 was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to
commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 5, 2008 in the Historic Federal Building.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 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 was adopted setting a public
hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 5, 2008 in the Historic Federal
Building.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 129-08
Setting date of public hearing was adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence
at 6:30 p.m. on May 5, 2008 in the Historic Federal Building.
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. Upon motion the documents were removed from the table, received and filed and
Resolution No. 130-08 Rescinding Resolution No. 557-07 Approving an application for
voluntary annexation of territory owned by Kress Industrial Facility and Resolution No. 131-08
Fixing date of public hearing onan application for voluntary annexation of territory owned by
Kress Industrial Facility were adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at
6:30 p.m. on May 19, 2008 in the Historic Federal Building.
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. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and a public hearing set for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on May 19, 2008 in the
Historic Federal Building.
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
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Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area plan and the establishment of the Salvia
House Urban Revitalization Area. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 132-08 Acknowledging a proposed amendment to the plan for the Washington
Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area and providing for a public hearing and Resolution No.
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 were adopted setting a public hearing for a
meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on June 2, 2008 in the Historic Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the
following Boards/Commissions:
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. Jeff Stiles spoke in support of his appointment.
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. No one spoke.
Library Board of Trustees (Mayor Appointment). Two 4-year vacant 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. Paula Connors, Elizabeth Leeper, Thomas Stecher and Mike Willis
spoke in support of their appointment.
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Civil Service Commission – Mayor Appointment. One 4-year expired term through April 6,
2012. Mayor Buol appointed Otto Krueger to a four-year term through April 6, 2012 with City
Council concurrence.
Civic Center Commission: Two 3-year vacant terms through June 29, 2010. Applicants:
Susan Balsamo, 2770 Van Buren, Barb Kurt, 1304 Atlantic. Upon motion Susan Balsamo and
Barb Kurt were appointed to three-year terms through June 29, 2010.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: Two 3-year expired terms through
October 1, 2010. Applicants: Michael Buelow, 2131 Graham Circle, Edward Cawley, 598
Needham Place, Chad Oberdoerster, 420 Summit Street. Upon roll call vote Michael Buelow
and Chad Oberdoerster were appointed to three-year expired terms through October 1, 2010.
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission; One 3-year vacant term through July 1, 2009.
Applicants: Chad Darter, 2544 Matthew John Drive, Richard Van Iten, 3273 Bittersweet Lane,
Alan Vincent, 1010 Dunham Drive (1 of 2 applications). Upon roll call vote Chad Darter was
appointed to a three-year term through July 1, 2009.
Mechanical Code Board: Two 3-year expired terms through March 16, 2011. Applicants:
Tom Giese, 395 Villa Street, David Grothe, 2544 Elm Street, Gary Hillard, 2826 Muscatine
Street. Upon roll call vote Tom Giese and Gary Hillard were appointed to three-year expired
terms through March 16, 2011.
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). Upon motion Thomas McDonough and Alan Vincent were
appointed to three-year vacant terms through June 30, 2009.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone to address the City Council.
2025 Radford Road – Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to
consider a request from Mahendra & Geeta Thakkar to rezone property located at 2025
Radford Road from OC Office Commercial District to R-1 Single-Family Residential District and
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the
documents and that the requirement that a proposed ordinance be considered and voted on
for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be passed be
suspended. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Jones for final consideration
and adoption of Ordinance No. 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. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0. Mahendra Thakker and Clarence Hermsen
spoke in support of the rezoning request. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens
presented the staff report.
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. Motion by Jones
to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 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. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
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 Construction Excellence Committee of the Dubuque
Area Labor-Management Council encouraging Hormel Foods Corporation to consider the use
of local contractors, suppliers, tradesmen and women in the building of this plant.
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 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.
Seconded by Jones. Richard Running, Dubuque Area Labor Management Council spoke in
support of the project and requested that consideration be given to the use of local contractors.
Rick Dickinson, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, thanked the Mayor and City
Council for their support of this project and invited everyone to the groundbreaking to be held
on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Council expressed appreciation to Hormel Foods, Inc. for
choosing to locate in Dubuque. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
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Elderly Transportation: Request of students from the Clarke / Loras Bi-College Social Work
Group to address the Council regarding elderly transportation. Deb Pic-Deutmeyer, 2325
Evergreen, spoke regarding the problems elderly residents of the City face with public
transportation, including no service after 6:00 p.m. and on Sundays. She stated they could not
rely on the mini-bus as it was often not on schedule and the fixed route buses had too many
students on them. She thanked the City Council for setting money aside to support the
Independent Transportation Network (ITN) America which was being started by Sue Balsamo.
She stated this would be 24-hour, seven days a week transportation for seniors for a minimal
fee. She requested that the City advertise this program in various newsletters, etc. Motion by
Jones to receive and file the document. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Mystic Tattoo Inc.: Request form Jeff Davis, Mystic Tattoo Inc. requesting to address the
City Council regarding Code of Ordinance Section 23-2 – Tattooing. Jeff Davis, 2108 Keyway,
stated he currently owns two tattoo parlors and would like to add tattooing to his body piercing
business, Trigger Happy, on Asbury Road in Dubuque. He requested clarification as to
whether the City ordinance regarding tattoo parlors mandated that a physician or osteopath be
physically present when a tattoo is administered. City Attorney Lindahl stated that was the
intent of the ordinance when it was passed in 1996. Council discussed potential health risks
regarding tattoos and whether the ordinance was too strict as written. Motion by Jones to
receive and file the document and refer to the City Manager. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion
carried 7-0.
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. Connors moved to remove from the table. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion
carried 7-0. Connors moved to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 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. Seconded by Jones. Council
questioned whether installation of the tower would compromise the bluff area. Andy Anderson,
I-Wireless, replied that an engineering firm that specializes in that type of installation would be
hired. The motion was amended to add to the agreement language to the effect that an
engineering firm would be hired to ensure there was no harm to the bluff area. Motion carried
7-0.
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. Jones moved to receive
and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 137-08 Approving the acquisition of real
estate located at 2106 Kniest Street in the City of Dubuque. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion
carried 7-0.
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Dubuque Industrial Center West 8 Addition: City Manager recommending approval of the
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final plat of Dubuque Industrial Center West 8 Addition located off Chavenelle Road as
requested by the City of Dubuque. Connors moved to receive and file the documents and
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adopt Resolution No. 138-08 Approving the Dubuque Industrial Center West 8 Addition.
Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
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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. Motion by Connors to receive and file and documents and approve
the recommendation. Seconded by Braig. Lynch requested an update regarding the City’s
green initiative goals. Motion carried 7-0.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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