Minutes City Council 7 21 08CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
The Dubuque City Council met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on July 21, 2008 in the His-
toric Federal Building.
Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Connors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Voetberg, City
Manager Van Milligen; Assistant City Attorney O'Brien
Absent: Council Member Braig
Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session called for the purpose of dis-
cussing such matters which may properly come before the City Council.
Invocation was provided by Pastor Tom Zinkula, Holy Spirit Pastorate
CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents, adopt the resolutions, and dispose of as
indicated. Seconded by Voetberg. Jones requested (#22) Library Board of Trustees be held for
separate discussion. Motion carried 6-0.
Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council of 7/7; Civil Service Commission of 6/17; His-
toric Preservation Commission of 6/19; Park and Recreation Commission of 6/10 and 7/8; Zon-
ing Advisory Commission of 7/20; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 6/26. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Terrell Mitchem for vehicle damage; Dennis McCarthy for property
damage; Portzen Construction d/b/a/ Dubuque Plumbing and Heating Company for costs in-
curred on public improvement project. 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 Ser-
vices of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Jim Huff for vehicle dam-
age; Dennis McCarthy for property damage; Justin Ramos for vehicle damage; Laddie Sula for
vehicle damage. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and concurred.
Fiscal Year 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2009 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in
the amount of $1,209,427. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 226-08 Authorizing execution of a Community Development Block Grant Agreement with
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was adopted.
Purchase of Property -Bricktown Parking Lot: City Manager recommending acceptance of
the Warranty Deed from Paul M. Fahey for purchase of the Bricktown Parking Lot at 280 Lo-
cust Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 227-08
Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from Paul M. Fahey was
adopted.
2009 Fireworks Display: Communication from the Dubuque Jaycees, KDTH, KATF, KGRR
and The River requesting permission to conduct a fireworks display on Thursday, July 3, 2009
(rain date of July 4, 2009) on Volunteer Road. Upon motion the documents were received,
filed, and approved.
Request to Vacate City Property: Communication from Brian J. Kane, representing Thomas
A. Luksetich, requesting to purchase a 9,000 square foot parcel of City-owned property on
Kerper Boulevard. Upon motion the document was received and filed and referred to the City
Manager.
Every Child /Every Promise: Communication from Mae Hingtgen, Executive Director, ex-
pressing appreciation to the City of Dubuque for support of the Every Child /Every Promise
initiative. Upon motion the document was received and filed.
Civil Service Commission: Civil Service Commission submitting the certified lists for the po-
sitions of Utility Locator, Engineering Technician and Law Enforcement User Support Special-
ist. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and made a Matter of Record.
2008 Weed Assessments: City Manager recommending approval of the levy of special as-
sessments for the first half of the 2008 Weed Enforcement Program. Upon motion the docu-
ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 228-08 Adopting the schedule of assess-
ments for the first half of the 2008 Weed Enforcement Program specifying the number of an-
nual 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 was adopted.
US 20 Capacity Improvements Project -Phase II: City Manager recommending acceptance
of the US 20 Capacity Improvements Project -Phase II, as completed by Voltmer, Inc. of De-
corah, Iowa, in the final contract amount of $271,558.75. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed and Resolution No. 229-08 Accepting the US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards)
Capacity Improvements Project -Phase II, Traffic Signal and Intelligent Transportation System
Improvements (STP-A-020-9(187)--22-31) and authorizing payment of the contract amount to
the contractor was adopted.
Raven Oaks Drive -Plat of Survey: City Manager recommending approval of a request from
the Dubuque County Auditor for the platting of the balance of Raven Oaks Drive. Upon motion
the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 230-08 Approving plat of survey of
Lot 4B of Raven Oaks No. 2 was adopted.
Iowa Department of Transportation: Communication from Nancy J. Richardson, Director -
lowa Department of Transportation, expressing appreciation to the City of Dubuque for assis-
tance during the I-80 traffic detour through Dubuque. Upon motion the document was received
and filed.
Purchase of Property - 504 East 22"d Street: City Manager recommending approval of the
purchase of a residential rental dwelling at 504 East 22"d Street as part of the acquisition pro-
gram associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No.231-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate lo-
cated at 504 East 22"d Street in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
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Purchase of Property - 2251 Elm Street: City Manager recommending approval of the pur-
chase of a residential dwelling at 2251 Elm Street as part of the acquisition program asso-
ciated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed and Resolution No. 232-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at
2251 Elm Street in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
Purchase of Property - 2120 Kniest Street: City Manager recommending approval of the
purchase of a residential dwelling at 2120 Kniest Street as part of the acquisition program as-
sociated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed and Resolution No. 233-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at
2120 Kniest Street in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
Purchase of Property - 324 East 24th Street: City Manager recommending approval of the
purchase of a residential rental dwelling at 324 East 24th Street as part of the acquisition pro-
gram associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 234-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate lo-
cated at 324 East 24th Street in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
Purchase of Property - 2243 Prince Street: City Manager recommending approval of the
purchase of a residential rental dwelling at 2243 Prince Street as part of the acquisition pro-
gram associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents
were received and filed and Resolution No. 235-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate lo-
cated at 2243 Prince Street in the City of Dubuque was adopted.
Jackson Park Bicycle Rack: Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of
the design of the custom-made bicycle rack in Jackson Park as submitted. Upon motion the
documents were received, filed, and approved.
Plat of Survey of Riedl Place: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the
plat of survey of Riedl Place. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolu-
tion No. 236-08 Approving the plat of survey of Riedl Place in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, was
adopted.
Water Meter Review and Testing Project: City Manager recommending approval of the se-
lection of HDR to complete the Water Meter Review and Testing Project at a cost not to exceed
$50,000. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Delinquent Water, Sewer, Refuse and stormwater Management Accounts: City Manager re-
commending approval of the submission of the delinquent water, sewer, refuse and stormwater
management collection accounts to the Dubuque County Treasurer in order to establish real
property liens for collection of such past due accounts. Upon motion the documents were re-
ceived and filed and Resolution No. 237-08 Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for delin-
quent water, sewer, refuse and stormwater collection accounts and 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 was adopted.
Library Board of Trustees: Michael J. Shubatt submitting his resignation from the Library
Board of Trustees. Motion by Jones to receive and file the document and accept the resigna-
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tion. Seconded by Connors. Jones thanked Mr. Shubatt for his service. Motion carried 6-0.
Interim Application for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities: City Manager recommending
approval of an interim application process for wireless telecommunications facilities (towers
and co-located equipment) on City property throughout the community. Upon motion the doc-
uments were received and filed and Resolution No. 238-08 Adopting an interim application
process for wireless telecommunications facilities was adopted.
Liquor License Transfers: Request of the Dubuque County Historical Society to transfer their
liquor license to 720 Central Avenue on July 24, 2008 and to 501 Bell Street on August 2,
2008. Upon motion the documents were received, filed, and approved.
Liquor License Refund: Request of Mark Molo, Molo Oil Company, for a refund of the Class
B Beer Permit for the Big 10 Mart located at 9th and Central. Upon motion the document was
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. 239-08 Granting the issuance of five renewal permits to sell cigarettes and cigarette pa-
pers; Resolution No. 240-08 Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit (14-Day Special
Event) to Grand Harbor Resort; a Class "B" Beer Permit (5-Day Special Event) to Music n
More; and a Class "C" Beer Permit to Sid's Beverage, Oky Doky #14, Kwik Stop, Road Ran-
gers #159, #160 and #161; and Resolution No. 241-08 Granting the issuance of a Class "C"
Beer/Liquor License to Club Phoenix, Tri-State Golf Center, Knicker's Saloon, Walnut Tap,
House of China, and Eagles Club; and a Class "B" Wine Permit to Sid's Beverage were
adopted.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Lynch 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 car-
ried 6-0.
Petrakis Field Turf Replacement Project: City Manager recommending initiation of the public
bidding process for the Petrakis Field Turf Replacement Repair Project and that a public hear-
ing be set for August 4, 2008 to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of con-
tract and estimated cost. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution
No. 242-08 Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost
for the Petrakis Field Turf Replacement Project; Resolution No. 243-08 Setting date of hearing
on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Petrakis Field Turf
Replacement Project; and Resolution No. 244-08 Ordering bids for the Petrakis Field Turf Re-
placement Project were adopted setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30
p.m. on August 4, 2008 in the Historic Federal Building.
Dubuque Industrial Center West -Demolition and Grading Project: City Manager recom-
mending initiation of the public bidding process for the Dubuque Industrial Center West - De-
molition and Grading Project and that a public hearing be set for August 4, 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. 245-08 Preliminary approval of plans,
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specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost, setting date of public hearing and ordering
bids for the Dubuque Industrial Center West -Demolition and Grading Project was adopted
setting a public hearing for a meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m. on August 4, 2008 in the His-
toric Federal Building.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants were invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the fol-
lowing Boards/Commissions:
Housing Commission: Three 3-year expired terms through August 17, 2011 (Terms of Hel-
ling, Frommelt, Mozena). Applicants: Linda Frommelt, 140 N. Algona Street; William Helling,
4988 Red Violet Drive; Lynn Sutton, 876 Yale Court. Ms. Sutton spoke in support of her ap-
pointment.
Library Board of Trustees: One 4-year vacant term through July 1, 2011 (Term of Shubatt).
Applicant: Matthew Seamer, 432 Summit Street. Mr. Seamer spoke in support of his appoint-
ment.
Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions:
Civil Service Commission (Mayor Appointment): One 4-year vacant term through April 6,
2009 (Term of Duehr). Applicants: Joseph Link, 1290 Pamela Court; John Stevens, 2215 Gra-
ham Circle; Daniel White, 2919 Elm Street. Upon City Council concurrence, Mayor Buol ap-
pointed Dan White to a 4-year vacant term though April 6, 2009.
Historic Preservation Commission (Cathedral Hill District Interim Representative): One 3-
year vacant term through July 1, 2009 (Term of Coty). Applicant: Michael Knight, 205 Bluff
Street. Motion by Connors to appoint Michael Knight to a 3-year vacant term through July 1,
2009. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
Transit Board of Trustees: Two 3-year expired terms through July 30, 2011 (Terms of En-
derson, Lightcap, Davidson). Applicants: George Enderson, Jr., 511 St. George Street; Joel.
Lightcap, 1985 Alta Vista Street. Motion by Connors to reappoint George Enderson, Jr. and
Joel Lightcap to 3-year terms through July 30, 2011. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 6-0.
Zoning Board of Adjustment: One 5-year vacant term through March 25, 2013 (Term of
Urell). Applicant: Jeff Cremer, 919 '/2 Bluff Street. Motion by Lynch to appoint Jeff Cremer to a
5-year vacant term through March 25, 2013. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 6-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended allowing anyone to address the City Council.
989 Langworthy Street -Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider a request from Dr. William May to rezone property located at 989 Langworthy Street
from R-2 Two-Family Residential District to OR Office Residential District and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
Communication from Richard and Carol McGrane, 1019 Langworthy Street, in opposition to
the proposed rezoning.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a pro-
posed 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 6-0.
Motion by Connors for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 50-08 Amending
Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassify-
ing hereinafter described property located at 989 Langworthy from R-2 Two-Family Residential
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District to OR Office Residential/High Density Multi-Family Residential District. Seconded by
Lynch. Dr. William May, 989 Langworthy Street, spoke in support of the rezoning stating that
he was expanding his business, the area was mostly institutional, buffering would be provided,
and an additional parking lot would be added. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens pro-
vided astaff report. Upon questioning, Resnick was informed that parking requirements are
satisfactory, but that additional dentists could increase vehicle activity. Motion carried 6-0.
Keymont Drive -Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a
request from Charles Daoud to rezone property located east of Keymont Drive from R-1 Sin-
gle-Family Residential District to R-2 Two-Family Residential District and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
Communication from the Stewart Family, 1815 Keyway Drive, in opposition to the proposed
rezoning.
Communication from Donna and Pat Smith, 1827 Key Way, in opposition to the proposed
rezoning.
Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and that the requirement that a pro-
posed 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 failed 4-2.
Charles Daoud, 396 Moore Heights, spoke in support of the rezoning stating that it will be a
mix of residences with a uniform design. Mr. Daoud said he was committed to working with the
neighbors and four acres will be dedicated to the City for park space. He is working with the
City on pavers, trees, and traffic concerns. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens pro-
vided astaff report. Upon questioning by City Council, Mr. Daoud stated that there is no need
for a second exit at this time and that the right-of-way would remain the same. With regard to
the installation of sidewalks on one side only, this would be reviewed as part of the subdivision
review process.
Keith Steuer, 785 Boyer Street; Kyle Stewart, 1815 Keyway Street; Earl Alexander, 1834
Key Way; Robin Kennicker, 904 Lincoln Avenue; and Donna Smith, 1827 Key Way spoke in
opposition to or about certain aspects of the project. Discussion included concerns over in-
creased and restricted traffic, safety issues, drainage, curb and gutter improvements, the need
for open green space, soil testing, project design, and the denial of the rezoning of this proper-
ty in 1988.
Connors stated that it was an exciting project and met the City Council's sustainability goals
and displayed best management practices. Jones questioned the City's policy on not currently
allowing drainage pavers and stated that the current R1 zoning still allows anyone to build.
Lynch stated that he'd be more comfortable with the project if there was a second outlet for
traffic. Voetberg stated that sidewalks are always an issue and the 1988 project was consider-
ably denser. He was bothered by the cutting of trees for the current project. Resnick stated it
was an interesting plan but was concerned by the density, traffic issues, and the many ques-
tions about the project. Buol stated that this was the first real sustainable project to be brought
before the City Council and that the traffic issues could be managed.
Motion by Connors to consider the first reading of a proposed ordinance Amending Appen-
dix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying he-
reinafter described property located east of Keymont Drive from R-1 Single-Family Residential
District to R-2 Two-Family Residential District. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 5-1 with
Voetberg voting nay.
Bluff Overlay District Ordinance: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider an
amendment to Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) by adding new language establishing a Bluff
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Overlay District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending denial.
City Manager submitting information regarding reconstruction of structures within the Bluff
Overlay District.
Communication from David S. Hartig in support of the Bluff Overlay District Ordinance.
Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and concur with denial of a proposed or-
dinance Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordin-
ances by adding new language establishing a Bluff Overlay District. Seconded by Voetberg.
Motion carried 6-0.
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance or expressed concerns
over certain aspects of the measure: Attorney Davin Curtiss, representing Mark Falb of 770 Mt.
Carmel Road and other Mt. Carmel Road property owners; Dr. Charles Winterwood, 1555
Montrose Terrace; Jim Schroeder, 515 Candlewick Court; Mike Klein, 3084 Eagle Point Drive ;
Ed Tschiggfrie, 400 Julien Dubuque Drive; Bill Alfredo, 1155 Grove Terrace; Ron Smith, 1640
Justin Lane; Rod Tschiggfrie, 600 Sapphire Drive; Trent Marting, 390 Mississippi View Drive;
and Mike Keegan, 500 Villa Street. Concerns included private property issues, projects already
in progress, property devaluation, the affect on single-family properties vs. commercial and
Planned Unit Development, repeats ordinances already in place
The following citizens spoke in support of the proposed ordinance or expressed concerns
over the need for some regulation: Ann Michalski, 1520 Altura Street; Bluffland Advisory
Committee Member Robin Kennicker, 904 Lincoln Avenue; Bluffland Advisory Committee
Member Dick Vorwald, 2921 Washington; Cinda Welu, 2609 Broadway Street; and Bluffland
Advisory Committee Member Lou Oswald, 1080 Nowata Street. Concerns included the need
for regulation considering the number of properties affected, insisting on appropriate develop-
ment, and bluff land conservation as a community-wide issue. Many thanked the Bluffland Ad-
visory Committee for their hard work on a difficult issue.
Mayor Buol read a written statement from Council Member Braig into the record. Voetberg
stated that the City was attacking a problem that didn't exist and the plan wasn't well thought
out. Lynch stated that the Bluffland Advisory Committee did tremendous work, but the process
went wrong somewhere. He further stated that compromise was missing from the process and
questioned where the opposition was two years ago. Jones stated that he appreciated the hard
work of the Committee, but noted that people get upset whenever the bluffs are damaged. He
further stated that PUD's are the most scrutinized of the City's development activities. Connors
stated that the end result should have been having a process in place to help development but
the proposal before them was too burdensome. Resnick thanked the Committee for its hard
work, and stated that he has confidence in residents regarding stewardship of their property.
Buol concurred with Council's comments stating that there are many ordinances already in
place and suggested to those interested in saving the bluffs that they purchase property and
place it in a conservancy.
11th Street Steps and Grove Terrace Retaining Wall Repair Project: Proof of publication on
notice of hearing to consider the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost
for the 11th Street Steps and Grove Terrace Retaining Wall Repair Project and award of the
contract to Portzen Construction, Inc. in the amount of $589,175.50, and City Manager re-
commending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolu-
tion No. 246-08 Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost, for the
11th Street Steps and Grove Terrace Retaining Wall Repair Project; and Resolution No. 247-08
Awarding contract for the 11t" Street Steps and Grove Terrace Retaining Wall Repair Project to
Portzen Construction, Inc. in the amount of $589,175.50 were adopted including a letter from
the Historic Preservation Commission reviewing the project and recommending approval with
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the following conditions: the course work is horizontal, the proposed light fixture be centered in
front of the tunnel, and the tunnel be up lighted. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0.
Iowa Street Parking Ramp to NICC Building -Walkway Project: Proof of publication on no-
tice of hearing to consider the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the Iowa Street Parking Ramp to NICC Building -Walkway Project and City Manager recom-
mending approval. Motion by Jones to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution
No. 248-08 Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Iowa
Street Parking Ramp to NICC Building -Walkway Project. Seconded by Connors. Motion car-
ried 6-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limited discussion to the City Council
ACTION ITEMS
Hirsch Claim Against the City of Dubuque: City Manager submitting information regarding
the claim of Barb and Gerald Hirsch and the sanitary sewer lateral serving the Hirsch resi-
dence at 757 West 3~d Street: Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and concur
with denial of the claim. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 5-1 with Resnick voting nay. Mr.
Hirsch spoke in support of approval of his claim and submitted additional photos of the area.
Sale of City-Owned Property - 1126 White Street: City Manager recommending approval of
the sale of property at 1126 White Street to Horsfall, Inc. for the purpose of its conversion to
condominiums and resale to owner-occupants. Motion by Jones to receive and file the docu-
ments and adopt Resolution No. 249-08 Approving the sale of real estate located at 1126
White Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
Snow Route Parking Restriction System (Tabled on May 19, 2008): City Manager recom-
mending revisions to Dubuque's snow route parking restriction system as stipulated in Section
32-321.682 of the Code of Ordinances.
Motion by Jones to remove from the table. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0.
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 meet-
ing at which it is to be passed be suspended. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 6-0. Motion
by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 51-08 Amending City of Dubu-
que Code of Ordinances Section 32-321.682 Snow Route, Restricted Parking, by authorizing
the City Manager to issue a snow restricted parking declaration; and Ordinance No. 52-08
Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 32-321-621 Parking Violations -Fines
to allow the first snow route restriction ticket of each winter issued to a vehicle to be voided if
the owner of the vehicle registers their contract information with the Police Department.
Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 6-0.
Fiscal Year 2009 Dubuque County REAP Plan: City Manager recommending approval of
the City of Dubuque's update of the Fiscal Year 2009 Dubuque County REAP Plan, submittal
of the Fiscal Year 2009 REAP grant application for installation of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail -
Phase 2 Project, and appointment of a City Council representative (currently Council Member
Joyce Connors) to the REAP Committee. Motion by Connors to receive and file the docu-
ments, adopt Resolution No. 250-08 Authorizing a REAP Grant Application to the Iowa De-
partment of Natural Resources for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail, and reappointment
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of herself to the REAP Committee. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 6-0.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Jones at 9:50 p.m. to go into closed session regarding pending litigation and
property acquisition pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) of the 2007 Code of Iowa. Seconded by
Lynch. Motion carried 6-0.
Upon motion, the City Council reconvened in open session at 10:16 p.m. stating that they
had given staff proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion the City Council adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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