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ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF 6 2 08
BRAIG
BUOL
CONNORS
JONES
LYNCH
RESNICK
VOETBERG
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2008
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Pastor Jennifer Meyer, Center Grove United Methodist Church.
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
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 4/22 and 5/20; City Council 5/19;
Enterprise Zone of 5/15; Transit Board of 5/8
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of May 5, 2008 and List of Claims and
Summary of Revenues for Month Ending April 30, 2008
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Neil and Beth Pitman for property damage; Todd Wessels for property damage; Neil
Pitman 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: Marion O’Mara
for property damage; Todd Wessels for property damage; Neil Pitman for property
damage; Spring Connolly for personal injury/property damage
City Attorney recommending that the claim of Tim Kelly for vehicle damage be referred
to Fondell Excavating.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
3. Purchase of Service Agreement – America’s River Corporation
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the America’s River Corporation in the amount of $10,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Purchase of Service Agreement – Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Convention and Visitors Bureau
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors
Bureau in the amount of $772,453.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
5. Purchase of Service Agreement – Dubuque Area Labor Management Council
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the Dubuque Area Labor Management Council in the amount of
$15,968.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
6. Purchase of Service Agreement – Dubuque Main Street
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Dubuque Main Street in the amount of $57,550.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
7. Purchase of Service Agreement – Every Child Every Promise
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Every Child Every Promise in the amount of $25,000.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Purchase of Service Agreement – Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation in the amount of
$270,613.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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9. Purchase of Service Agreement – Helping Services of Northeast Iowa, Inc.
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Helping Services of Northeast Iowa, Inc., in the amount of $2,147.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
10. Purchase of Service Agreement – Hills and Dales Senior Programs
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Hills and Dales in the amount of $25,000 for a Senior Center.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Purchase of Service Agreement – NICC Northeast Iowa Business Accelerator
Business Plan
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Northeast Iowa Community College in the amount of $5,000 for the
Business Accelerator Business Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
12. Purchase of Service Agreement – Operation: New View Community Action
Agency
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Operation: New View Community Action Agency in the amount of
$18,257.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Purchase of Service Agreement – Project Concern Foster Grandparent Program
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Project Concern in the amount of $6,113 for the Foster Grandparent
Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
14. Purchase of Service Agreement – Project Concern Information and Referral and
Child Care Referral
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with Project Concern in the amount of $25,821 for the Information and
Referral and Child Care Referral programs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15. Purchase of Service Agreement – Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program in the amount of $7,341.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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16. Purchase of Service Agreement – Substance Abuse Services Center
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the Substance Abuse Services Center in the amount of $13,605.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
17. Purchase of Service Agreement – Washington Tool Library
City Manager recommending approval of a Fiscal Year 2009 Purchase of Service
Agreement with the Washington Tool Library in the amount of $15,500.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18. Pennsylvania Avenue Improvements – Traffic Safety Grant
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a $500,000 grant
application for Traffic Safety Improvement Program funding for the Pennsylvania
Avenue Improvements Project.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the filing of a grant application for Traffic Safety
Improvement Funding for the City of Dubuque Pennsylvania Avenue Improvements (IA
32 to Vizaleea Drive)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
19. Local Television Programming
Mayor Buol submitting correspondence to the FCC regarding possible changes in local
television programming regulations.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20. Community Oriented Policing Secure Our Schools Grant
City Manager recommending submit of a FY2008 Community Oriented Policing Secure
Our Schools Grant for the purpose of obtaining grant funding for school security
measures.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Dubuque Industrial Center West 4th Addition
City Manager recommending approval of the subdivision of property at Dubuque
Industrial Center West to facilitate the Vanguard Countertops project.
RESOLUTION
Approving plat of survey of Lot 1 of 4 and Lot 2 of 4, Dubuque Industrial
Center West 4th Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
22. Groveland Place Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending award of the contract for the Groveland Place Sanitary
Sewer Reconstruction Project to Arensdorf Excavating & Trucking in the amount of
$53,809.08.
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RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the Groveland Sanitary Sewer
Reconstruction Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
23. Request for Proposals – Water Meter Review and Testing
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Proposals for
the Water Meter Review and Testing program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
24. GIS Software Agreement
City Manager recommending approval to enter into an Enterprise License Agreement
with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), the City’s GIS software
provider.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
25. Work Session – Bluffland Advisory Committee
City Manager transmitting material from the Bluffland Advisory Committee for the June
9, 2008 worksession.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
26. Asbury Business Plaza – Final Plat
City Manager recommending approval of a 180-day extension for the final plat of Asbury
Business Plaza.
RESOLUTION
Re-approving the final plat of Asbury Plaza Business Park First Addition
in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
27. Amendment to Siegert Farm Lease
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the farm lease with William
and Janet Siegert for the North Siegert Farm.
RESOLUTION
Approving an amendment to the farm lease between the City of
Dubuque and William and Janet Siegert
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
28. Legislative Correspondence
Communication from Mayor Roy Buol, et al, to Senator Charles Grassley urging support
of the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 and legislation providing direct
resources for local government actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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29. Water Pollution Control Plant Facility Plan
City Manager recommending approval for Strand Associates to submit the Water
Pollution Control Plant Facility Plan to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
30. Government Finance Officers Association
Communication from the Government Finance Officers Association advising that the
City’s Annual Financial Report (CAFR) qualifies for a Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
31. Signed Contracts
City Manager reporting signed contracts for the 2008 Catch Basin Reconstruction
project, East Dubuque Excavation Project, Sutton Pool Parking Lot Resurfacing Project
and the Hillcrest Family Services Parking Lot Lease Agreement.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
32. Liquor License Transfer
The Rotary Club requesting a transfer of their liquor license to the A.Y. McDonald Park
– Hawthorne Street on June 11, 2008 for the ARC Games.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
33. Liquor License Renewals
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to McCann’s Service,
Inc.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Fischer
Lanes and Kalmes Breaktime Bar (One-day outdoor service) and a Special Class “C”
Liquor License to Dubuque Jaycees (Two five-day special events)
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. Disposal of City Property West of Shiras Avenue
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 16, 2008 to consider
a request from Kevin and Paula Wade to purchase a portion of City-owned property
adjacent to 2290 Shiras Avenue.
RESOLUTION
Of intent to dispose of City interest in Lot 2 of Park View No. 2 in the City
of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File, Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/16/08
2. Locust Connector and Central Avenue Traffic Control Camera and Fiber Optic
Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Locust
Connector and Central Avenue Traffic Control Camera and Fiber Optic Project and that
a public hearing be set for June 16, 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 and ordering bids Locust Connector and
Central Avenue Traffic Control Camera and Fiber Optic Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
6/16/08
3. Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 16, 2008 to consider
the issuance of not to exceed $1,141,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes (State of
Iowa Revolving Fund Loan) for construction of the North Fork Catfish Creek Stormwater
and Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Phase I Sanitary Sewer Project.
RESOLUTION
Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a loan and
disbursement agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $1,141,000 Sewer Revenue
Capital Loan Notes of Dubuque, Iowa, and providing for publication of notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/16/08
4. Bricktown Parking Lot
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for June 16, 2008 to consider
approval of financing to purchase the Bricktown Parking Lot located on the southeast
corner of Locust and Third Street.
RESOLUTION
Fixing date for a meeting on the authorization of a loan agreement
between the City of Dubuque and Dubuque Initiatives, and providing for publication of
notice thereof
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
6/16/08
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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.
Historic Preservation Commission
Two 3-year expiring terms through July 1, 2011 (Terms of Wand, Architect/At-Large; and
Wainwright, Langworthy District)
One 3-year vacant term through July 1, 2012 (Term of Coty, Cathedral District)
Applicant:
Chris Wand, 940 Mt. Pleasant Street (Architect/At-Large requirement)
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission
One 3-year expiring term through July 1, 2011 (Term of Blocker)
Applicant:
Virgil Blocker, 1850 Carter Road
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Two 3-year expiring terms through July 1, 2011 (Terms of Krueger and Oswald)
Applicants:
Lou Oswald, 1080 Nowata Street
Richard Van Iten, 3273 Bittersweet Lane
Alan Vincent, 1010 Dunham Drive
Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
Three 3-year expiring terms through June 30, 2011 (Terms of Blocklinger, Daykin, and
Nadeau)
Applicants:
Mark Noble, 1810 Rosemont
Tom Blocklinger, 3177 Erie Court
Evelyn Nadeau, 663 Fenelon Place
TV Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission
Three 3-year expired terms through June 30, 2011 (Terms of Maloney, Herrig, and Hoverman)
Applicant:
Pauline Maloney, 506 St. George Street
TV Cable Regulatory Commission
Two 3-year expiring terms through July 30, 2011 (Terms of Tigges and Webster)
Applicants:
Kenneth Miller, 195 Julien Dubuque Drive
Walt Webster, 3509 Asbury Road
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Zoning Advisory Commission
Three 3-year expiring terms through July 1, 2008 (Terms of Christ, Schiltz and Smith)
One 3-year vacant term through July 1, 2010 (Term of Bird)
Applicants:
Martha Christ, 88 Princeton
Thomas Henschel, 995 June Drive
Richard Schiltz, 2381 Carter Road
Ron Smith, 1640 Justin Lane
Ferd Nesler, 4125 Mt. Alpine Street
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Electrical Code Board
Three 3-year expired terms through May 21, 2011 (Terms of Mueller, Reiss, Pfohl) Electrical
experience requirement
Applicants:
(Additional Applicant)
Ronald Mueller, 855 Salem Street
Elaine Reiss, 2222 Roosevelt Street
Kevin Pfohl, 1878 Hummingbird Drive
Housing Code Appeals Board
Two 3-year, vacant terms through January 11, 2009, and January 11, 2011 (Terms of Durley
and Moore respectively)
Applicant:
Paul Newman, 2317 Queen Street
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. Historic Designation – 216 Clarke Drive
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission recommending approval of the Individual Historic Designation of
216 Clarke Drive.
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa regarding the individual
designation of 216 Clarke Drive.
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of the application of Charles
Walter and Barbara Zoellner for Individual Historic Designation for property located at
216 Clarke Drive.
ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 25 (Historic Preservation) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by adding Section 25-6.14(2) Establishing an Individually
Designated Historic Property at 216 Clarke Drive
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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2. Development Agreement – Vanguard Countertops, Inc.
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a Development
Agreement and the disposal of land to Maylay Holdings, LLC for an office/manufacturing
complex for Vanguard Countertops, Inc. and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION Approving a Development Agreement providing for the sale of
3.555 acres in the Dubuque Industrial Center West to Maylay Holdings, LLC
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
3. Washington Neighborhood and Salvia House Urban Revitalization Areas
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider an amendment to the
Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization Area Plan and adoption of Salvia
House Urban Revitalization Area Plan and City Manager recommending approval.
Long Range Planning Commission submitting correspondence regarding the Salvia
House Urban Revitalization Plan.
ORDINANCE
Amending the existing Washington Neighborhood Urban Revitalization
Area plan pursuant to Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa
ORDINANCE
Establishing the Salvia House Urban Revitalization Area as an Urban
Revitalization Area pursuant to chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
4. Individually Designated Historic Property – 40-42 Main Street
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the application for Individual
Historic Designation of 40-42 Main Street and City Manager recommending approval.
Communication from the Chris Miller regarding the application for Individually
Designated Historic Property at 40-42 Main Street.
ORDINANCE
Approving Individual Historic Designation for property located at 40-42
Main Street
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
5. 2008 Asphalt Paving Program
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider the plans and specifications,
form of contract and estimated cost for the 2008 Asphalt Paving Program and City
Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the 2008 Asphalt Paving Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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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. Convention and Visitors Bureau
Dubuque Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Director Sue Czeshinski presenting the
Convention and Visitor’s Bureau quarterly report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Request to Rezone – Property South of Old Highway Road and West of Railroad
Line (First Reading on May 19, 2008)
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, and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending denial.
Communication from Greg Adams providing an update regarding the proposed
rezoning.
Communications from James and Beverly Metcalf, 15693 McClain Lane; Deb Vize,
12055 Cottingham Road; Bill and Linda Chesterman; Gary Johnson, 12089 Cottingham
Road; Bill Huerter, 12042 Cottingham Road, and John E. Goodmann in opposition to
the proposed rezoning.
ORDINANCE
Amending Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances, by reclassifying hereinafter described property located south of
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; Concur with Denial; or Motion B;
Motion A (2nd Reading)
3. Request to Annex - Property South of Old Highway Road and West of Railroad
Line (Tabled on May 19, 2008)
City Manager recommending approval of the annexation of property south of Old
Highway Road and west of railroad line in conjunction with rezoning.
Communication from the Planning Services Manager providing information on the
Request for Voluntary Annexation by Toby Kress, Kress Industrial Facility
RESOLUTION
Approving an Application for Voluntary Annexation of Property South of
Old Highway Road and West of Railroad Line
Suggested Disposition: Remove from Table; Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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4. Snow Route Parking Restriction System (First Reading on May 19, 2008)
City Manager recommending revisions to Dubuque’s snow route parking restriction
system as stipulated in Section 32-321.682 of the Code of Ordinances.
Communication from Jerry Maro requesting to address the City Council regarding the
proposed snow route parking policy.
Communication from William Kramer requesting to address the City Council regarding
the proposed snow route parking policy.
Communications from Karen Kuhle, and James Mai expressing concerns over the
proposed snow removal policy.
ORDINANCE
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 32-321.682
snow route, restricted parking
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A (2nd Reading)
5. Community Partnership (cp2) Program – Fiscal Year 2009
City Manager recommending approval of the Community Development Advisory
Commission’s recommendation for allocation of Community Partnership Program (cp2)
funds.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the award of Community Partnership Program (cp2) Funds
for Fiscal Year 2009
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File: Adopt Resolution
6. Community Economic Betterment Account Application – Morrison Brothers
City Manager recommending approval of a Community Economic Betterment Account
(CEBA) application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development on behalf of
Morrison Bros. Co.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the filing of a Community Economic Betterment Account
(CEBA) application on behalf of Morrison Bros. Co.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
7. Consultant Selection for Washington Neighborhood Planning Project
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of Teska Associates, Inc., as the
consultant for the Washington Neighborhood planning initiative.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
8. Website Redesign Vendor Recommendation
City Manager recommending selection of multiple vendors for the redesign of the City of
Dubuque’s website.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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9. Consultant Selection for Warehouse District Master Plan
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the Cuningham Group
Architecture, P.A., to develop the Dubuque Warehouse District Master Plan.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing contract with Cuningham Group Architecture, P.A. for
providing professional services for the Dubuque Warehouse District Master Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10. Sustainability Consultant – Request for Proposals
City Manager recommending approval of the selection of the Durrant Group to provide
Sustainable City Consulting Services.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
11. Proposed Condominium Project – 440 Raymond Place
City Manager submitting information regarding a proposed condominium project at 440
Raymond Place
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
12. Bluff Overlay District Moratorium
City Manager recommending approval of the establishment of a moratorium for the
proposed Bluff Overlay District through August 1, 2008.
ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adopting a new
Section 11-58.7 Moratorium on the issuance of a building permit for the construction of
new principal structures in the Bluff Overlay District
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
13. Human Relations Ordinance
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to Chapter 27 of the Code of
Ordinances to extend the Statute of Limitations for filing of a complaint regarding a
discriminatory practice from 180 days to 300 days to be consistent with State code.
ORDINANCE
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 27-113 Time
Limitation for Filing Complaints
ORDINANCE
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 27-135
Administrative Enforcement; Preliminary Matters
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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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
May 29, 2008
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