Minutes City Council Proceedings 7 7 08
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
The Dubuque City Council met in special session at 5 p.m. on July 7, 2008 in the Historic
Federal Building.
Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Voetberg,
City Manager Van Milligen; City Attorney Lindahl
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a special session called for the purpose of
conducting a work session on the Downtown Parking Needs Assessment Study.
Parking Supervisor Tim Horsfield and Walker Parking Consultants representatives Phil
Baron and Terry Hokkola presented a history and draft study of downtown parking needs,
which included a project overview, parking needs assessment, alternatives, and a preliminary
financial analysis.
Short- to mid-term demand management strategies: Develop and implement marketing
program, parking availability report, low emissions vehicle and rideshare incentive programs,
offer remote shuttle lot program with Transit Division, reduce number of reserved parking
permits to 10 percent of total off-street supply, increase number of general permits and
oversell by 10 to 20 percent, and improve the City’s parking website.
Mid- to long-term parking development strategies: 1) Warehouse District – Consider
public/private partnership; Phase 1 Surface Lot (minimum net gain of 250 spaces); Phase 2
Ramp (minimum net gain of 500 spaces); Balance of parking deficit to be provided by private
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sector. 2) Zone 2 (5 to 10Sts., Bluff to Central Streets) – consider public/private partnership:
Option 1 – Owner maximizes existing lot; Option 2 – Public/private partnership to build 300
spaces.
Primary initiatives: Reduce the number of reserved parking spaces, offer rideshare benefits
to help reduce demand, implement remote parking and transit alternative, market public
parking to downtown organizations and business, maximize on-line capabilities – Parking
Division Website, simplify citation payment process – go on-line. Objective: To increase
utilization of existing resources.
Methodology: Criteria, Weight, and Rank; proximity to demand, probable project cost, site
availability and dimensions, revenue potential, proximity to demand (nights/weekends), traffic
impact, mixed-use potential, adequacy of option to support future development, economic
development impact.
Key recommendations for consideration: redistribute reserve and non-reserve permits,
maximize opportunities to add on-street parking, implement marketing program, implement
low-emission and rideshare incentive program, conduct Level Two Due Diligence of new
parking development.
Council questioned what the next step in the process would be. Parking Supervisor Tim
Horsfield stated he and the consultants will incorporate the City Council comments and
concerns into the final report and schedule a follow-up work session in August.
There being no being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 6:14
p.m.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on July 7, 2008 in the Historic
Federal Building.
Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Braig, Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Voetberg,
City Manager Van Milligen; City Attorney Lindahl
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.
PROCLAMATIONS
Dubuque County Fair Week (July 22 – 27, 2008) accepted by Jamie Blum, 14583 Old
Highway Road; United Way Campaign Time (August 13 – October 31, 2008) accepted by
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Carol Townsend, 215 W. 6 Street.
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as
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indicated. Seconded by Voetberg. Louise Kames, 201 W. 17 Street, requested (#33)
Communication from the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission be held for separate
discussion. Motion carried 7-0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: Airport Commission of 3/25 and 4/28; Arts and Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission of 5/27; Cable TV Teleprogramming Commission of 5/6; City
Council of 6/16 and 6/30; Civil Service Commission of 5/16; Environmental Stewardship
Advisory Commission of 7/1; Housing Commission of 4/10; Housing Commission Trust Fund
Committee of 4/2; Plumbing Board as Amended of 2/28; Zoning Advisory Commission of 6/18
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of June 2, 4, 9 and 16, 2008
Library Board of Trustees Update from Meeting of June 24, 2008
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Laddie and Carol Sula for vehicle damage; Justin Ramos for vehicle
damage; Adolph Dominick Petrillo III for vehicle damage; Jim Huff for vehicle 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: Adolph Petrillo for
vehicle damage; Vernon E. Puls for property damage. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and concurred.
Livability Awards Program: Communication from Senator Tom Harkin congratulating the City
on the first place honors in the 2008 City Livability Awards Program. Upon motion the
document was received and filed.
Board and Commission Resignations: Merle J. Duehr submitting his resignation from the
Civil Service Commission effective June 30, 2008.
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Angela Mozena submitting her resignation from the Housing Commission effective August
17, 2008.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed and the resignations accepted.
Project Management – Part-Time Confidential Account Clerk: City Manager recommending
approval of the creation of a part-time Confidential Account Clerk position (30 hours a week) to
assist the Project Manager in the Engineering Department. Upon motion the documents were
received, filed, and approved.
Civil Service Commission: Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the
positions of Police Officer, Information Technology Specialist and Assistant Gardener. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and made a Matter of Record.
Citizen Communication: Communication from Paula Gieseman regarding her appointment
to the Civil Service Commission. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Letter of Support: City Manager recommending approval of a Letter of Support for the U.S.
Coast Guard’s wharf replacement project in the Ice Harbor at the Port of Dubuque. Upon
motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Workers’ Compensation Excess Insurance: City Manager recommending approval of the
renewal rate submitted by Safety National for the excess workers’ compensation insurance
effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009. Upon motion the documents were received, filed,
and approved.
Vacant and Abandoned Building and Problem Property Assessments: City Manager
recommending approval of vacant and abandoned building and problem property
assessments. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 208-08
Adopting the schedule of assessments for the vacant and abandoned building and problem
property charges specifying the number of annual installments into which assessments are
divided, the interest on all unpaid installments, the time when the assessments are payable
and directing the Clerk to certify the schedule of assessments to the County Treasurer and to
publish notice thereof; and Resolution No. 209-08 Authorizing the City to collect delinquent
vacant and abandoned building and problem property charges in accordance with Section 26-
3(b)(1)h; Section 26-4(b)(3) and Section 26-6(b) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, were adopted.
State Historical Society of Iowa: Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa
advising that the Dubuque Millworking Historic District will be considered by the State National
Register Nominations Review Committee for nomination to the National Register of Historic
Places on August 22, 2008. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Ice Harbor Transient Boat Dock Project: City Manager recommending acceptance of the Ice
Harbor Transient Boat Dock Project as completed by Newt Marine in the final contract amount
of $520,546.71. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 210-
08 Accepting the Port of Dubuque – Ice Harbor Transient Boat Dock Facility Project and
authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
Downtown Streetlight and Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project: City Manager
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recommending acceptance of the Downtown Streetlight and Traffic Signalization Pole Painting
Project as completed by Alan Jackson Tuckpointing, Inc. in the amount of $66,541.90. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 211-08 Accepting the
Downtown Streetlight and Traffic Signalization Pole Painting Project and authorizing the
payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopted.
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project: City Manager recommending approval to negotiate
and execute a contract with History Pays! for a fee not to exceed $26,987 for the Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the document was received, filed, and approved.
Locust Street Connector and Central Avenue Traffic Control Camera and Fiber Optic
Project: City Manager recommending award of the contract for the Locust Street Connector
and Central Avenue Traffic Control Camera and Fiber Optic Project to Price Industrial Electric
in the amount of $408,622. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 212-08 Awarding public improvement contract for the Locust Street Connector
and Central Avenue Traffic Control Camera and Fiber Optic Project was adopted.
Plat of Survey – Park View No. 2: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of
the Plat of Survey of Park View No. 2. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 213-08 Approving the Plat of Survey of Park View No. 2 was adopted.
Plat of Survey – Park View No. 3: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of
the Plat of Survey of Lot 1 of Park View No. 3. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 214-08 Approving the Plat of Survey of Park View No. 3 was adopted.
SDAT Report: City Manager transmitting the American Institute of Architect’s Sustainable
Design Assessment Team Report and Media Plan. Upon motion the documents were received
and filed.
Cooper Development, LLC: City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with
Cooper Development, LLC to maintain as a parking lot the future city-owned parking lot at the
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corner of 3 Street and Locust Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and
Resolution No. 215-08 Approving an agreement with Cooper Development Company, LLC in
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regard to the parking lot located at the southeast corner of 3 Street and Locust Street was
adopted.
Downtown Rehabilitation Loan and Façade Grant: City Manager recommending approval of
a $10,000 Façade Grant and a $300,000 Downtown Rehabilitation Loan to support the
rehabilitation of property at 1005 Main Street. Upon motion the documents were received and
filed and Resolution No. 216-08 Authorizing a Letter of Commitment and additional actions
concerning a Downtown Rehabilitation Loan and Façade Grant for property located at 1005
Main Street was adopted.
Fiscal Year 2009 Arts and Culture Funding Program: Arts and Culture Affairs Advisory
Commission recommending approval of twelve Fiscal Year 2009 Arts and Culture Operating
Support funding requests and authorization for the City Manager to sign the funding
agreements. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Fiscal Year 2009 Special Projects Arts and Culture Grants: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
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Commission recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2009 Arts and Culture Grants for
Special Projects and authorization for the City Manager to sign the grant agreements.
Workers’ Compensation Claim: City Manager recommending approval of the settlement
agreement for the workers’ compensation claim of Scott Pape. Upon motion the documents
were received, filed, and approved.
Purchase of Property – SB Development, LLC: City Manager recommending acceptance of
the deed for property purchased from SB Development, LLC for the Bee Branch project. Upon
motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 217-08 Accepting the deed
to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from SB Development, LLC was adopted.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant: City Manager recommending approval of an Assistance to
Firefighters Grant application for 2008 that is administered through the Federal Homeland
Security Department. Upon motion the document was received, filed, and approved.
Mutual Aid Agreement – Galena, Illinois: City Manager recommending approval of a 28E
Mutual Aid Agreement for aerial ladder apparatus between the City of Dubuque and the City of
Galena, Illinois. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Eide Bailly Audit Agreement: City Manager advising that the Eide Bailly Audit Engagement
Letter has been signed. Upon motion the document was received, filed, and approved.
City Development Board: Communication from Steven R. McCann, City Development
Board, advising that the City of Dubuque’s voluntary annexation request will be heard by the
Board on July 9, 2008. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Climate Communities Membership: City Manager recommending that the City join Climate
Communities, an organization that is partnering with the International Council for Local
Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) to promote local government leadership regarding climate
change. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
PEG Capital Grant Expenditure Request: City Manager recommending approval of five
requests for funding from the Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities. Upon motion
the documents were received, filed, and approved.
City Manager Employment Agreement: Submittal of the Eighteenth Amendment to the City
Manager’s Employment Agreement for approval. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
Bluff Overlay District Ordinance: Communication from the Dubuque Board of Realtors in
opposition to the proposed bluffland ordinance.
Communication from Mike and Cheri Sullivan, 838 Althauser, in opposition to the proposed
Bluff Overlay District ordinance.
Communication from Mark E. Molo, Molo Companies, in opposition to the Bluff Overlay
District.
Upon motion the documents were received and filed.
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission: Communication from the Arts and Cultural
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Affairs Advisory Commission regarding the Edward S. Curtis: The North American Indian
collection. Motion by Jones to receive and file the document. Seconded by Braig. Arts and
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Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Chairperson Louise Kames, 201 W. 17 Street, provided
a history of the Curtis collection and stated that the Commission believed the collection to be of
value to Dubuque citizens and should stay in Dubuque. She also stated that there had been an
offer by a local group to fund the Library’s funding shortfall if the collection stayed in Dubuque.
Braig stated that she appreciated all the work put forth but felt the need to keep going. Jones
stated that he would like to see the collection stay in Dubuque but would stand by the decision
of the Library Board. Lynch stated that there needs to be open and honest discussion on the
subject and questioned if there were other collections involved in the deal e.g Grant Wood.
Buol thanked the group which offered to fund the shortfall. Motion carried 7-0.
Fremont Heights Detention Basin: City Manager submitting information in response to a
complaint about the Fremont Heights Detention Basin. Upon motion the documents were
received and filed.
Liquor License Transfers: The Rotary Club requesting a transfer of their liquor license to the
Alliant Outdoor Amphitheater at the Star Brewery Company on July 26 and August 23, 2008.
Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
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. 218-08 Granting the issuance of one new permit to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers to
Pioneer’s Rest Area; Resolution No. 219-08 Granting the issuance of 28 renewal permits to
sell cigarettes and cigarette papers; Resolution No. 220-08 Granting the issuance of a Class
“B” Beer Permit (5-Day Special Event) to Dubuque Jaycees; and a Class “C” Beer Permit to
Cedar Cross Amoco and Oky Doky #6; and Resolution No. 221-08 Granting the issuance of a
Class “C” Beer/Liquor License (5-Day) to Dubuque Area Labor Management Council; and a
Class “B” Wine Permit to Church of the Resurrection and Oky Doky #6 were adopted.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Jones to 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 Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
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11 Street Steps and Grove Terrace Retaining Wall Repair Project: City Manager
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recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the 11 Street Steps and Grove
Terrace Retaining Wall Repair Project and that a public hearing be set for July 21, 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. 222-08 Preliminary approval
of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost, setting date of public hearing and
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ordering bids for the 11 Street Steps and Grove Terrace Retaining Wall Repair Project was
adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 21, 2008 in
the Historic Federal Building.
Iowa Street Parking Ramp to NICC Building – Walkway Project: City Manager
recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Iowa Street Parking Ramp to
NICC Building – Walkway Project and that a public hearing be set for July 21, 2008 to consider
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approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost. Upon motion the
documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 223-08 Preliminary approval of plans,
specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost, setting date of public hearing and ordering
bids for the Iowa Street Parking Ramp to NICC Building – Walkway Project was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on July 21, 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:
Civil Service Commission (Mayor Appointment). One 4-year vacant term though April 6,
2009 (Term of Duehr). Applicants: John Stevens, 2215 Graham Circle; Daniel White, 2919 Elm
Street; Joseph Link, 1290 Pamela Court (Additional Applicant). Mr. White spoke in support of
his appointment.
Historic Preservation Commission (Interim Cathedral Hill District Representative). One 3-
year vacant term through July 1, 2012 (Term of Coty). Applicant: Michael Knight, 205 Bluff
Street. Mr. Knight spoke in support of his appointment.
Transit Board of Trustees: Two 3-year expired terms through July 30, 2011 (Terms of
Enderson, Lightcap, Davidson). Applicants: George Enderson, Jr., 511 St. George Street; Joel
Lightcap, 1985 Alta Vista Street.
Zoning Board of Adjustment: One 5-year vacant term though March 25, 2013 (Term of Urell)
Applicant: Jeff Cremer, 919 ½ Bluff Street.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone to address the City Council.
Individual Historic Designation – 2537 Windsor Avenue: Proof of publication on notice of
hearing to consider Individual Historic Designation of 2537 Windsor Avenue and Long Range
Planning Advisory Commission recommending approval as it is consistent with the 2008
Dubuque Comprehensive Plan.
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa regarding the designation of 2537
Windsor Avenue as an Individually Designated Historic Property.
Motion by Connors 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 Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
Assistant Planner Dave Johnson provided a staff report.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 46-08 Amending
Chapter 25 (Historic Preservation) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding
Section 25-6.14(3) Establishing an Individually Designated Historic Property at 2537 Windsor
Avenue. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
Cottingham and Butler – Request for Text Amendment: Proof of publication on notice of
public hearing to consider a request from Cottingham and Butler for a text amendment to the
C-5 Downtown Business District Sign Regulations to place a freestanding sign along the Main
Street frontage 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
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to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0. Associate Planner
Kyle Kritz provided a staff report. Marty Johnson, Straka Johnson Architects, 10502 St. Joseph
Drive, provided an explanation of the project on behalf of Cottingham and Bulter. Upon
questioning by Connors, Mr. Johnson stated that a 20 foot bow in the sidewalk would allow for
pedestrian traffic around the sign.
Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 47-08 Amending
Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by repealing
Section 4-3.11 Schedule of Sign Regulations for the C-5 Central Business District, and
adopting a new Section 4-3.11 Schedule of Sign Regulations for the C-5 Central Business
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District in lieu thereof, pertaining to the addition of freestanding identification signs from 8 to
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10 Streets along either side of Main Street. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 7-0.
City of Dubuque – Request for Text Amendment: Proof of publication on notice of public
hearing to consider a request from the City of Dubuque to amend the Dubuque Industrial
Center West PUD Planned Unit Development Sign Regulations to allow primary signs to
identify products or services and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
Motion by Connors 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 Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
Associate Planner Kyle Kritz provided a staff report.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 48-08 Amending
Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by repealing
Sections E(3)(A)(2) and E(3)(A)(3) of Ordinance 83-04 And enacting new Sections E(3)(A)(2)
And E(3)(A)(3) in lieu thereof pertaining to on-premise primary signage of the PI Planned
Industrial District for Dubuque Industrial Center West. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 7-0.
Water Pollution Control Plant Facility Plan: Proof of publication on notice of public hearing to
consider a facility planning process and schedule for biosolids treatment at the Water Pollution
Control Plant and City Manager recommending approval.
Correspondence and CD from Gerhardt Van Drie regarding the operation of the Water
Pollution Control Plant.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and approve. Seconded by Voetberg.
Paul Horsfall, 575 Sapphire Circle, spoke in favor of the anaerobic digestion option. Green
Dubuque representative Raki Giannakouros, Green Dubuque, 2811 JFK Road, #1,
commended the City Council and staff and requested consideration of the use of methane in
the planning phase. Dr. Charles Winterwood, 1555 Montrose Terrace, spoke in favor of
methane capture. Upon questioning by Resnick, Strand Associates Project Manager Randy
Wirtz explained the flexibility of using four digesters rather than three. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the City Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Memorial Donation – Resurface Tennis Courts in Eagle Point Park: City Manager
recommending acceptance of a $30,000 donation from the family of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Klavitter to resurface and improve the tennis courts in Eagle Point Park. Motion by Braig to
receive and file the documents and approve. Seconded by Connors. Jones commended the
family for their generosity. Motion carried 7-0.
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Request to Address the City Council – Alan B. Chidley: City Attorney recommending denial
of the claim of Alan B. Chidley for vehicle damage.
Communication from Alan B. Chidley regarding the denial of his claim for vehicle damage.
City Attorney submitting information regarding the denial of Alan B. Chidley’s claim for
vehicle damage.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and approve payment of the claim.
Seconded by Braig. Alan Chidley, 16481 Coventry Lane, spoke in support of payment of his
claim and commended City staff. Braig stated that the pictures provided by Mr. Chidley was
clear evidence was that the pipe that damaged Mr. Chidley’s tire had been there for some time
and questioned if staff walks the area following a street project. Public Works Manager Don
Vogt stated that when a project is finished it is immediately opened curb to curb for traffic. He
also stated that the department does not have a curb repair program. Jones stated that this
was an unfortunate reality but believed paying the claim would open the City to additional
liability. Lindahl stated that it falls under constructive notice as to whether someone should
have noticed it. Paying the claim may open the door to others coming forward to appeal the
denial of claims. Motion carried 7-0.
Tattoo Ordinance: City Manager submitting information regarding the City’s ordinance
regulating tattooing and providing three options for City Council consideration. Motion by
Connors 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 Jones. Motion carried 7-0. Jeff Davis, Mystic
Tattoo, 358 State Road 35, Hazel Green, WI, spoke in preference of the second ordinance.
Voetberg stated the wording regarding supervision of a physician was ambiguous and
supported the second ordinance. Lynch questioned the possibility of a certificate of supervision
as part of the ordinance.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 49-08 Amending
City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by repealing Section 23-2 Tattooing and adopting a new
Section which adopts the State of Iowa Tattooing Code and Administrative Rules. Seconded
by Braig. Motion carried 7-0.
Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) – Quebecor: City Manager
recommending approval of a Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) Application
and a High Quality Job Program Application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development
on behalf of Quebecor World Dubuque and a $100,000 UDAG Loan from the City. Motion by
Connors to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 224-08 Authorizing the
filing of a Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) and High Quality Jobs Program
(HQJP) application on behalf of Quebecor World Dubuque, Inc. Seconded by Braig. Upon
questioning by Voetberg, Economic Development Director Dave Heiar explained that Council
is authorizing the loan; however, negotiations regarding loan security are incomplete. Motion
carried 7-0.
Stone Cliff – Lighting on Railroad Bridge: Communication from Bob Smith, Stone Cliff
Winery, requesting a letter of support for the installation of holiday style lighting on the railroad
bridge from the Port of Dubuque to the tunnel entrance in East Dubuque. Motion by Connors to
receive and file and approve a letter of support. Seconded by Braig. Motion carried 6-1 with
Voetberg voting nay.
Washington Street Row House Purchase: City Manager recommending approval of the
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purchase of a row house apartment unit located at 1787 Washington Street as part of the
Washington: Revitalize! strategy. Motion by Voetberg to receive and file the documents and
adopt Resolution No. 225-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 1787
Washington Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 7-0.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Buol reported on the U.S Conference of Mayors, receiving the Livability Award, and Science
in Schools.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones at 8:14 p.m. for City Council to enter into closed session regarding pending
litigation and property acquisition pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) 2007 Code of Iowa.
Upon motion at 8:38 p.m., City Council reconvened in regular session stating that staff had
been given proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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