6 16 08 City Council Agenda w/Icons
ROLL CALL ORDER
FOR MEETING OF
6/16/08
BRAIG
BUOL
CONNORS
JONES
LYNCH
RESNICK
VOETBERG
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
6:30 P.M.
HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Reverend Peter Marshall, Dubuque Bible Church
PROCLAMATIONS
Apples for Students Months (June and July, 2008)
Operation We Care Month (July, 2008)
CPR/AED Awareness Months (June and July, 2008)
Bruce Wentworth Day (June 12, 2008)
Bruce Wentworth
Apples for StudentsOperation We CareCPR/AED Awareness
Day
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
City Council of 6/2, 6/4 and 6/9; Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission of
5/12 and 6/3; Historic Preservation Commission of 5/15; Housing Code Appeals Board
of 4/15; Human Rights Commission of 5/12; Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission of 5/21; Park and Recreation Commission of 5/13; Zoning Board of
Adjustment of 5/22
Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of May 22, 2008
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of May 19, 2008
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
City Council - 6/2City Council - 6/4City Council - 6/9ESAC - 5/12ESAC - 6/3HPC
Human Rights
Hsg Code Appeals BdLRPACZoning Bd of AdjLibrary Bd Update
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
LaSalle Bank National Association vs. City of Dubuque, et al; DuTrac Community Credit
Union vs. City of Dubuque, et al; Dubuque Bank and Trust Company vs. City of
Dubuque et al; Vernon E. Puls for property damage; Alan B. Chidley for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
City Attorney advising that the following claims has been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Jonathon and
Sarah Ragan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
Claims - ICAP
3. Citizen Communications
Communication from Kevin and Dianne Koch, 285 South Grandview Avenue, in
opposition to the proposed alternate-side parking for snow removal.
Communication from Jim Giese, Jim Giese Commercial Roofing Co., Inc. regarding City
Administrative Policy #3.10.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Koch LtrGiese Ltr
4. GASB-45 Audit Proposals
City Manager recommending approval of a contract with Gallagher Benefit Services,
Inc. to perform a GASB-45 actuarial evaluation for the City.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Audit - Gallagher Audit - AON Proposal
Audit - MVM MemoAudit - Staff Memo
Proposal
5. Consulting and Actuarial Services Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an Amendment to the Administrative Services
Agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services for benefit consulting and actuarial services
effective July 1, 2008.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Consulting -
Consulting - MVM Consulting - Staff
Gallagher Proposal
MemoMemo
6. Medical Plan Administration
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Administrative Services
Agreement with Health Choices, Inc., for the purchase of editing software for
administration of the City’s medical plans.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Medical Plan - MVM Medical Plan - Staff Medical Plan -
MemoMemoAmendment
7. Port of Dubuque Brewery Development, LLC
City Manager recommending approval of the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement
between the City of Dubuque and the Port of Dubuque Brewery Development, LLC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Brewery - MVM
Brewery - BAL MemoBrewery -
Memo
Amendment
8. 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
Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2106 Kniest Street in
the City of Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
2106 Kniest - MVM 2106 Kniest - Staff 2106 Kniest -
MemoMemoResolution
9. Historic Preservation Commission
Communication from Keisha Wainwright advising that she will not be applying for re-
appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Wainwright Ltr
10. Zoning Advisory Commission
Communication from Eugene J. Bird, Jr., submitting his resignation from the Zoning
Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Bird Ltr
11. Multicultural Center Project
City Manager recommending approval of the publication of a Combined Notice of
Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request
Release of Funds for the Multicultural Center Project.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing publication of a Combined Notice of Finding of No
Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of
Funds for the Multicultural Center Project
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Multicultural Ctr - Multicultural Ctr - Multicultural Ctr - Multicultural Ctr -
MVM MemoStaff MemoResolutionExhibit A
12. 2008 Justice Assistance Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of the 2008 Justice Assistance Grant application
in the amount of $20,040.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
JAG Grant - MVM JAG Grant
JAG Grant - Staff
Memo
Memo
13. Tobacco Compliance
City Manager recommending approval of Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreements for
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a first tobacco compliance violation for the 16 Street Auto Plaza, HyVee, Inc., Oky
Doky #2, Econo Foods #471, Kwik Stop, and Plaza 20 BP, a second tobacco
compliance violation for Oky Doky #8 and Casey’s General Store, and a third tobacco
compliance violation for Hartig Drug Company #4.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Tobacco - MVM Tobacco -
Tobacco - Staff
MemoAcceptances
Memo
14. 2008 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) Grant
City Manager recommending approval of the submission of the 2008 Commercial
Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) grant application to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency / U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Administration.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Grant - MVM Memo
Grant - Staff Memo
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15. Stipulation of Settlement – First National Bank
City Attorney submitting a Stipulation of Settlement of three tax assessment appeals of
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First National Bank for property located at 270 West 7 Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Settlement - BAL LtrNotices of Stipulations of
SettlementSettlement
16. 2008 Asphalt Paving Program
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the 2008
Asphalt Paving Program to River City Paving, Inc., in the amount of $208,354.63.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the 2008 Asphalt Paving
Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Asphalt - Staff MemoAsphalt - ResolutionAsphalt - Bid Tab
Asphalt - MVM Memo
17. Zoning Advisory Commission
Communication from Jeff Stiles, 3108 Central Avenue, in support of Patrick Norton’s
application to the Zoning Advisory Commission.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Stiles Ltr
18. Snow Removal Assessment
City Manager recommending approval of the Final Assessment Schedule for the 2007 –
2008 snow removal and right-of-way obstruction removal in the amount of $8,125.
RESOLUTION
Adopting the final assessment schedule for the Snow Removal
Assessment – Right-of-Way Obstruction Removal Assessment Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Assessment - MVM Assessment - Staff Assessment - Final Assessment
MemoMemoResolutionSchedule
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19. Community Economic Betterment Account Contract
City Manager recommending approval of the Community Economic Betterment Account
contract with the Iowa Department of Economic Development for Medline Industries,
Inc.
RESOLUTION
Authorizing a Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA)
contract on behalf of Medline Industries, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
CEBA - MVM MemoCEBA - Staff MemoCEBA - ResolutionMedline LtrMedline - CEBA
Contract
20. Dubuque Industrial Center West – Chavenelle Court 2008 Project
City Manager recommending award of the public improvement contract for the Dubuque
Industrial Center West – Chavenelle Court 2008 Project to Horsfield Construction, Inc.
in the amount of $598,247.63.
RESOLUTION
Awarding public improvement contract for the Dubuque Industrial Center
West – Chavenelle Court 2008 Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
DICW - MVM MemoDICW - Staff MemoDICW - ResolutionDICW - Bid TabDICW - IIW
Recommendation
21. Dubuque County Board of Health
City Manager recommending approval of a letter of support for the Harkin Wellness
Grant Application being submitted by the Dubuque County Board of Health.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Ltr of Support
22. Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance Renewal
City Manager recommending acceptance of the proposal from Companion Life for the
City’s Specific and Aggregate Stop Loss Insurance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Renewal - Staff Renewal - Summary
Renewal - MVM
Memo
Memo
23. Middle Fork Catfish Creek Hike/Bike Trail Feasibility Study
City Manager recommending approval to negotiate a contract with MSA Professional
Services for the Middle Fork Catfish Creek Hike/Bike Trail Feasibility Study for the
proposed fee of $55,400.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Middle Fork - MVM Middle Form - Staff
MemoMemo
24. North Fork Catfish Creek Sanitary and Stormwater Drainage Improvements
Project
City Manager recommending approval of the State Environmental Information
Document that is a prerequisite for the use of State Revolving Loan Funds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
North Fork - Staff North Fork - MapNorth Fork - State
North Fork - MVM
MemoForm
Memo
25. Asbury Plaza Area Wastewater Pumping Facilities Project
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with Interstate Power and Light
Company whereby Interstate will extend electric distribution facilities to the two pump
stations associated with the Asbury Plaza Area Wastewater Pumping Facilities 2007
Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Asbury Plaza - MVM Asbury Plaza - Staff Asbury Plaza -
MemoMemoAgreement
26. Business Licenses
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of 34 cigarette license renewals
RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Beer Permit to Colts Community
Center; and a Class “C” Beer Permit to Haun’s Specialty Meats and Pioneer’s Rest
Area
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RESOLUTION
Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Diamond Jo
Casino, Applebee’s Grill, American Legion, Dubuque Bowling Lanes, Creslanes Bowling
Lanes , Five Flags Center, Paul’s Tavern, Hi Ho Mongolian Grill, and Murphs South
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End; Special Class “C” Liquor License to Pizza Hut – 320 East 20, Pizza Hut – 2075
John F. Kennedy Road, Rotary Club, and Monks Kaffee Pub; Cass “B” Wine Permit to
Basket Expressions and Ooh La La; and Class “WBN” (Native Wine) Permit to Diamond
Jo Casino
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Renewals - MVM
Renewals - Staff Resolution #1Resolution #2Resolution #3
Memo
Memo
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
indicated.
1. Terminal Street Pumping Station Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Terminal
Street Pumping Station Project and that a public hearing be set for July 7, 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 for the Terminal Street
Pumping Station Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/7/08
Terminal St - MVM Terminal St -
Terminal St - Staff
MemoResolution
Memo
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
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)
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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
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
(Additional Applicant)
Patrick Norton, 2739 Burden Avenue
Board and Comm ListOverview SheetHPC ApplicationIOAC ApplicationLRPAC ApplicationsPark and Rec
Applications
Teleprogramming Cable Regulatory ZAC Applications
ApplicationApplications
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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.
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. Request to Annex - Property South of Old Highway Road and West of Railroad
Line (Tabled on June 2, 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; Conduct Public
Hearing; Table
Annexation - MVM
Memo
Material from May 19, 2008 City Council Meeting
Kress Annex - MVM Kress Annex - Staff Kress Annex - Kress Annex - Kress Annex - Kress Annex - Staff
MemoMemoResolutionApplicationVicinity MapReport
Kress Annex -
Supervisors Ltr
2. Disposal of City Property West of Shiras Avenue
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider a request from Kevin and
Paula Wade to purchase a portion of City-owned property adjacent to 2290 Shiras
Avenue and City Manager recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Disposing of City interest in Lot 2 of Park View No. 2 in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File, Adopt Resolution
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Disposal - MVM MemoDisposal - Staff Disposal - Resolution
Memo
Material from June 2, 2008 City Council Meeting
Disposal - MVM MemoDisposal - Staff Disposal - ResolutionDisposal - Vicinity Disposal - PlatWade Letter.pdf
MemoMap
3. Locust Street Connector and Central Avenue Traffic Control Camera and Fiber
Optic Project
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of the plans and
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Locust Street Connector and
Central Avenue Traffic Control Camera and Fiber Optic Project and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost,
setting date of public hearing and ordering bids Locust Street Connector and Central
Avenue Traffic Control Camera and Fiber Optic Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Fiber Optic - MVM Fiber Optic - Staff Fiber Optic -
MemoMemoResolution
Material from June 2, 2008 City Council Meeting
Fiber Optic - MVM Fiber Optic - Staff Fiber Optic - Fiber Optic - Notice
MemoMemoResolutionsto Bidders
4. Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing 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 and City Manager recommending
approval.
RESOLUTION
Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a
loan and disbursement agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $1,141,000 Sewer
Revenue Capital Loan Notes
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Loan Notes - MVM Loan Notes - Staff Loan Notes -
MemoMemoResolution
Material from June 2, 2008 City Council Meeting
Loan Notes - MVM Loan Notes - Staff Loan Notes - Noth Loan Notes -
MemoMemoLtrResolution
5. Bricktown Parking Lot
Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to consider approval of a loan from
Dubuque Initiatives in the amount of $400,000 to finance the purchase of the Bricktown
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Parking Lot located on the southeast corner of Locust and 3 Streets and a purchase
agreement with Paul M. Fahey for the Bricktown Parking Lot and City Manager
recommending approval.
RESOLUTION
Approving and authorizing execution of a Loan Agreement between the
City of Dubuque and Dubuque Initiatives, in the principal amount of $400,000
RESOLUTION
Approving an agreement for the purchase of real estate in the City of
Dubuque, Iowa from Paul M. Fahey
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Bricktown - MVM Bricktown - Staff Bricktown - Loan Loan Agreement Bricktown - Offer to Parking Lot Purchase
MemoMemoAgreementResolutionPurchaseResolution
Material from June 2, 2008 City Council Meeting
Bricktown - MVM Bricktown - Staff Bricktown - Parking Lot - IDNR Parking Lot - Tetra
MemoMemoResolutionLtrTech Ltr
REINSTATE THE RULES
This action limits discussion to the City Council.
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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. Greater Dubuque Development Corporation
Rick Dickinson, Executive Director of the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation,
to provide verbal report on the activities of GDDC.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Request to Address the City Council – Shirley Schroeder
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Request of Shirley Schroeder, 250 West 6 Street, to address the City Council
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regarding the installation of a traffic signal at West 6 Street and Locust Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Schroeder Ltr
3. Request to Address the City Council – Kathy Bitter
Communication from Kathy Bitter, 1460 Miller Road, requesting that City water be
extended to Miller Road.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Bitter Ltr
4. Request to Address the City Council – Gerald Hirsch
Request of Gerald Hirsch to address the City Council regarding the denial of his claim
for property damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Hirsch Ltr
5. Request to Rezone – Property South of Old Highway Road and West of Railroad
Line (Third Reading)
City Manager submitting a revised ordinance to include the condition that a minimum of
200 evergreens shall be planted along the west and south sides of the property as
depicted on Exhibit A.
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Communications from Rose Marie McClain, 15866 McClain Lane; Bev Metcalf, 15693
McClain Lane; Joe Vize, 12055 Cottingham Road; Deb Vize, 12055 Cottingham Road
and Gary Johnson, 12089 Cottingham Road (DVD enclosed) 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; Motion A
Kress Rezoning - Kress Rezoning - Revised OrdinanceKress Rezoning -
MVM MemoStaff MemoExhibit A
McClain LtrMetcalf LtrJoe Vize LtrDeb Vize LtrJohnson Ltr
Material from May 19 and June 2, 2008 City Council Meeting
Adams LtrOpposition LtrsKress - ZAC LtrKress - OrdinanceKress - ApplicationKress - Remax Ltr
Kress Facility - Kress - Conceptual Kress - Conceptual Kress - Staff ReportKress - ZAC MinutesAG Regulations
Photos #1PlansPlans
Kress - Ltrs and Kress Facility - Suggested
PetitionPhotos #2Motion.doc
6. Request to Annex - Property South of Old Highway Road and West of Railroad
Line (Tabled following Public Hearing)
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; Adopt Resolution
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Kress Annex - MVM Kress Annex - Staff Kress Annex - Kress Annex - Kress Annex - Kress Annex - Staff
MemoMemoResolutionApplicationVicinity MapReport
Kress Annex -
Supervisors Ltr
7. Raymond Place
Communication from Tom, Mary, Mark and Patricia Schreiber regarding the 440
Raymond Place condominium project and vested rights.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Schreiber Ltr
8. Fiscal Year 2009 Property Tax Rate
City Manager advising that the Fiscal Year 2009 property tax rate will be $9.97 per
thousand dollars of assessed valuation instead of the $10.09 per thousand dollars of
assessed valuation as originally budgeted.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Tax Rate - MVM Tax Rate - Staff Tax Rate -
MemoMemoAttachments
9. Development Moratorium for Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial) Corridor
City Manager recommending approval of the extension of the development moratorium
in the Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial) Corridor to July 1, 2010.
ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter
11 (Buildings and Building Regulations) Section 11-58.3, by amending Chapter 42
(Subdivision Regulations) Section 42-16, and by amending Appendix A (the Zoning
Ordinance) Section 4-4.2(A) and Section 6-1.5.5, Extending the Development
Moratorium for the Iowa 32 (Southwest Arterial) Corridor to July 1, 2010
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
SW Arterial - MVM SW Arterial - Staff SW Arterial - SW Arterial - MapsSuggested Motion
MemoMemoOrdinance
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10. Bluff Overlay Moratorium
City Manager recommending approval of a revised moratorium for the Proposed Bluff
Overlay District which excludes Priority B bluff overlay areas.
ORDINANCE
Amending Ordinance No. 37-08 Establishing a moratorium on the
issuance of building permits for the construction of new principal structures in the Bluff
Overlay District by deleting from the Bluff Overlay District those areas designated as
Priority B
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Overlay District - Overlay District - Overlay District - Overlay District - Suggested Motion
MVM MemoStaff MemoOrdinanceExhibit A
11. Holiday Parking Meter Enforcement
City Manager recommending approval of the addition of Veterans’ Day, the day after
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Thanksgiving, December 24 and December 31 to the list of days when there would
be no parking meter enforcement.
ORDINANCE
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 32-321.1
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Definitions by adding Veteran's Day, the Day after Thanksgiving, December 24, and
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December 31as holidays
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Parking - MVM MemoParking - Staff MemoParking - OrdinanceSuggested Motion
12. Chapter 32 – Traffic Ordinance (Tabled on April 7, 2008)
City Manager recommending approval of proposed changes to Chapter 32 of the Code
of Ordinances regarding traffic.
ORDINANCE
Amending the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by repealing Chapter
32 Motor Vehicles and Traffic and adopting a new Chapter 32 Motor Vehicles and
Traffic in lieu thereof
Suggested Disposition: Remove from Table; Receive and File; Motion B; Motion
A
Chapter 32 - MVM Chapter 32 - Staff Chapter32 - Suggested Motion
MemoMemoOrdinance
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13. Outsourcing of Pet License Sales
City Manager recommending approval to negotiate a contract with PetData for the
outsourcing of pet license sales.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Licenses - MVM Licenses - Staff Licenses - Exhibit #1Licenses - Exhibit #2Licenses - Exhibit #3
MemoMemo
14. Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
City Manager recommending that the City accept an invitation to participate in the
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) through the International Council for Local
Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
CDP - MVM MemoCDP - Staff MemoCities and Towns
Disclosure Project
15. Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project
City Manager recommending approval of the release of a Request for Proposals to
identify a consultant to prepare the final design, prepare construction/bid documents,
and perform construction observation for the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Bee Branch - MVM
Bee Branch - Staff Bee Branch Creek
Memo
MemoDesign RFP
16. Regional Workforce Investment Board (RWIB)
Communication from Wendy Mihm-Herold, Iowa Workforce Development, requesting
that the City submit two nominations for appointment of one representative to the
Region 1 Workforce Investment Board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council
Mihm-Herold LtrRWIB - Application
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17. Carter Road – Speed Limit
City Manager recommending that the speed limit on Carter Road between West 31nd
Street and Kane Street be increased from 25 mph to 35 mph.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dubuque, Iowa by
revising Subsection C of Section 32-231 thereof providing for the establishment of
speed limits on Carter Road
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Carter Rd - MVM Carter Rd - Staff Carter Rd - Suggested Motion
MemoMemoOrdinance
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
Collective Bargaining Strategy – Iowa Code Chapter 20.17(3)
Jeanne F. Schneider
June 12, 2008
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