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Proof of Publication Council Proceedigns 7 21 08STATE OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: July 30, 2008, and for which the charge is $340.13. - -IOWA----~ CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS he Dubuque City Coi met in regular sess 6:30 p.m. on July ' )8 in the Historic Fed .~..~.~- 8 GMC -enali XL f~ '~ ~~ aatd ~f~, R ~ns 4'ash Subscribed to before me a Notary Public in and for Dubu e County, Iowa, this ~ ~~ day of _, 20 O N ary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. ~w'^~ ~p MARY K. WESTERMEYER Commission Number 154885 ~'-`r My Comm. Fxo. FEB, 1, 2011 o„^ CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS The Dubuque City Coun- cil met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on July 21, 2008 in the Historic Feder- al Building. Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Con- nors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Voetberg, City Manager Van Milligen; As- sistant City Attorney O'Brien Absent: Council Member Braig Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session called for the pur- pose of discussing such matters which may proper- ly come before the City Council. Invocation was provided by Pastor Tom Zinkula, Holy Spirit Pastorate CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Lynch to re- ceive and file the docu- ments, adopt the resolu- tions, and dispose of as in- dicated. Seconded by Voetberg. Jones requested (#22) Library Board of Trustees be held for sepa- rate discussion. Motion carried 6-0. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council of 7n. „a ee a .,..,,,,,c_ motion the document was received and filed. Civil Service Commis- sion: Civil Service Com- mission submitting the certified lists for the posi- tions of Utility Locator, En- gineering Technician and Law Enforcement User Support Specialist. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and made a Matter of Re- cord. 2008 Weed Assess- ments: City Manager rec- ommending approval of the levy of special assess- ments for the first half of the 2008 Weed Enforce- ment Program. Upon mo- tion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 228-08 Adopting the schedule of assessments for the first half of the 2008 Weed En- forcement Program speci- fying the number of annual installments into which as- sessments are divided, the interest on all unpaid in- stallments, the time when the assessments are paya- ble and directing the Clerk to certify the schedule of assessments to the Coun- ty Treasurer and to publish notice thereof was adopt- ed. US 20 Capacity Improve- ments Project - Phase II: City Manager recommend- ing acceptance of the US 20 Capacity Improvements Project - Phase II, as com- pleted by Voltmer, Inc. of Decorah, Iowa, in the final contract amount of $271,558.75. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 229-08 Accept- ing the US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards) Capacity Im- provements Project - Phase II, Traffic Signal and Intelligent Transportation System Improvements (STP-A-020-9(187)--2-31) and authorizing payment of the contract amount to the contractor was adopt- ed. Raven Oaks Drive - Plat of Survey: City Manager recommending approval of a request from the Dubu- que 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: Communi- cation from Nancy J. Ri- chardson, Director - Iowa Department of Transporta- tion, expressing apprecia- tion to the City of Dubuque for assistance during the I- 80 traffic detour through Dubuque. Upon motion the document was re- ceived and filed. Purchase of Property - 504 East 22nd Street: City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential rental dwelling at 504 East 22nd Street as part of the ac- quisition program associ- ated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No.231-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 504 East 22nd Street in the City of Dubu- que was adopted. Purchase of Property - mission 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 ac- counts. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 237-08 Adopting the Schedule of Assessments for delinquent water, sew- er, 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 assess- ments are payable and di- recting the Clerk to certify the schedule of assess- ments to the County Treasurer and to publish notice thereof was adopt- ed. Library Board of Trust- ees: Michael J. Shubatt submitting his resignation from the Library Board of Trustees. Motion by Jones to receive and file the document and accept the resignation. Seconded by Connors. Jones thanked Mr. Shubatt for his service. Motion carried 6-0. Interim Application for Wireless Telecommunica- tions Facilities: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of an interim appli- cation process for wireless telecommunications facili- ties (towers and co - located equipment) on City property throughout the community. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 238-08 Adopting an interim application process for wireless tele- communications facilities was adopted. Liquor License Transfers: Request of the Dubuque County Historical Society to transfer their liquor li- cense to 720 Central Ave- nue on July 24, 2008 and to 501 Bell Street on Au- gust 2, 2008. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived, filed, and ap- proved. 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 docu- ment was received, filed, and approved. - Liquor License Applica- tions: City Manager rec- ommending approval of annual liquor license re- newals as submitted. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 239-08 Granting the issu- ance of five renewal per- mits to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers; Resolu- tion 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 Per- mit to Sid's Beverage, Oky Doky #14, Kwik Stop, Road Rangers #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 Sa- loon. Walnut Tap. House i nnart Cash, Ronuc Caen )0' re w ut dE Pi ed =a tc e e na 0 e fir di; Inc B.P. Se 'a; n id( ,F( )ic ici dr lei nit -n for to do tn;I o' er an JU( re ver srri tizE 01 0 Da ME am Cr ow intE TE 5 Mil Poi 4( STATE OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: July 30, 2008, and for which the charge is $340.13. ID% Subscribed to before me a Notary Public in and for Dubusle County, Iowa, this .,110 day of w , 20 2 . Ndfary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. MARY K. WESTERMEYER Commission Number 154885 My Comm. Exp. FEB. 1, 2011 CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS The Dubuque City Coun- cil met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on July 21, 2008 in the Historic Feder- al Building. Present: Mayor Buol, Council Members Con- nors, Jones, Lynch, Resnick, Voetberg, City Manager Van Milligen; As- sistant City Attorney O'Brien Absent: Council Member Braig Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session called for the pur- pose of discussing such matters which may proper- ly come before the City Council. Invocation was provided by Pastor Tom Zinkula, Holy Spirit Pastorate CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Lynch to I re- ceive and file the docu- ments, adopt the resolu- tions, and dispose of as in- dicated. Seconded by Voetberg. Jones requested (#22) Library Board of Trustees be held for sepa- rate discussion. Motion carried 6-0. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council of 7/7; Civil Service Commis- sion of 6/17; Historic Pres- ervation Commission of 6/19; Park and Recreation Commission of 6/10 and 7/8; Zoning Advisory Com- mission of 7/20; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 6/26. Upon motion the documents 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 incurred on public improvement project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and referred to the City Attorney. City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Pub- lic Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Io- wa Communities Assur- ance Pool: Jim Huff for ve- hicle damage; Dennis McCarthy for property damage; Justin Ramos for vehicle damage; Laddie Sula for vehicle damage. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and concurred. Fiscal Year 2009 Com- munity Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement: City Manager recommend- ing approval of the Fiscal Year 2009 Community De- velopment Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Devel- opment (HUD) in the amount of $1,209,427. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 226-08 Authorizing execu- tion of a Community De- velopment Block Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development was adopted. Purchase of Property -. Bricktown Parking Lot: City Manager recommend- ing acceptance of the War- ranty Deed from Paul M. Fahey for purchase of the Bricktown Parking Lot at 280 Locust Street. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 227-08 Accepting the deed to cer- tain 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 Riv- er requesting permission to conduct a fireworks dis- play on Thursday, July 3, 2009 (rain date of July 4, 2009) on Volunteer Road. Upon motion the docu- ments were received, filed, and approved. Request to Vacate City Property: Communication from Brian J. Kane, repre- senting Thomas A. Luksetich, requesting to purchase a 9,000 square foot parcel of City -owned property on Kerper Boule- vard. Upon motion the document was received and filed and referred to the City Manager. Every Child / Every Prom- ise: Communication from Mae Hingtgen, Executive Director, expressing ap- preciation to the City of Dubuque for support of the Every Child / Every Promise initiative. Upon CV ..OIJC ,Ily II 1WIV Project - Phase II, as com- pleted by Voltmer, Inc. of Decorah, Iowa, in the final contract amount of $271,558.75. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 229-08 Accept- ing the US 20 (Devon Drive to Menards) Capacity Im- provements 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 adopt- ed. Raven Oaks Drive - Plat of Survey: City Manager recommending approval of a request from the Dubu- que 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: Communi- cation from Nancy J. Ri- chardson, Director - Iowa Department of Transporta- tion, expressing apprecia- tion to the City of Dubuque for assistance during the I- 80 traffic detour through Dubuque. Upon motion the document was re- ceived and filed. Purchase of Property - 504 East 22nd Street: City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential rental dwelling at 504 East 22nd Street as part of the ac- quisition program associ- ated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No.231-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 504 East 22nd Street in the City of Dubu- que was adopted. Purchase of Property - 2251 Elm Street: City Man- ager recommending ap- proval of the purchase of a residential dwelling at 2251 Elm Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 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 associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 233-08 Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2120 Kniest Street in the City of Dubu- que 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 ac- quisition program associ- ated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 234-08 Approving the ac- quisition of real estate lo- cated at 324 East 24th Street in the City of Dubu- que 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 ac- quisition program associ- ated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 235-08 Approving the ac- quisition of real estate lo- cated at 2243 Prince Street in the City of Dubu- que was adopted. Jackson Park Bicycle Rack: Historic Preservation Commission recommend- ing approval of the design of the custom-made bicy- cle rack in Jackson Park as submitted. Upon mo- tion the documents were received, filed, and ap- proved. Plat of Survey of Riedl Place: Zoning Advisory Commission recommend- ing approval of the plat of survey of Riedi Place. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution 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 Man- ager recommending ap- proval of the selection of HDR to complete the Wa- ter Meter Review and Test ing 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 recommend- ing approval of the sub - cation process for wireless telecommunications facili- ties (towers and co - located equipment) on City property throughout the community. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 238-08 Adopting an interim application process for wireless tele- communications facilities was adopted. Liquor License Transfers: Request of the Dubuque County Historical Society to transfer their liquor li- cense to 720 Central Ave- nue on July 24, 2008 and to 501 Bell Street on Au- gust 2, 2008. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived, filed, and ap- proved. 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 docu- ment was received, filed, and approved. - Liquor License Applica- tions: City Manager rec- ommending approval of annual liquor license re- newals as submitted. Upon motion the docu- ments were received and filed and Resolution No. 239-08 Granting the issu- ance of five renewal per- mits to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers; Resolu- tion 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 Per- mit to Sid's Beverage, Oky Doky #14, Kwik Stop, Road Rangers #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 Sa- loon, Walnut Tap, House of China, and Eagles Club; and a Class "B" Wine Per- mit to Sid's Beverage were adopted. ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Lynch to re- ceive and file the docu- ments, set the public hear- ings as indicated, and di- rect the City Clerk to pub- lish notice as prescribed by law. Seconded by Con- nors. Motion carried 6-0. Petrakis Field Turf Re- placement Project: City Manager recommending initiation of the public bid- ding process for. the Petrakis Field Turf Re- placement Repair Project and that a public hearing be set for August 4, 2008 to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and esti- mated cost. Upon motion the documents were re- ceived and filed and Reso- lution No. 242-08 Prelimi- nary 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 esti- mated cost for the Petrakis Field Turf Replacement Project; and Resolution No. 244-08 Ordering bids for the Petrakis Field Turf Replacement Project were 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. Dubuque Industrial Cen- ter West - Demolition and Grading Project: City Man- ager recommending initia- tion of the public bidding process for the Dubuque Industrial Center West - Demolition and Grading Project and that a public hearing be set for August 4, 2008 to consider appro- val of the plans and speci- fications, form of contract and estimated cost. Upon motion the documents were received and filed and Resolution No. 245-08 Preliminary approval of plans, 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 following Boards/Commissions: Housing Commission: Three 3-year expired terms through August 17, 2011 (Terms of Helling, Frommelt, Mozena). Appli- cants: Linda Frommelt, 140 N. Algona Street; Wil- liam Helling, 4988 Red Vio- let Drive; Lynn Sutton, 876 Yale Court. Ms. Sutton ald Z' V'V V ;3 RAn'RS C9-Sh Ronne Cash Subscribed to before me, a Notary P this day of spoke in support of her appointment. Library Board of Trust- ees: One 4-year vacant term through July 1, 2011 (Term of Shubatt). Appli- cant: Matthew Seamer, 432 Summit Street. Mr. Seamer spoke in support of his appointment. Appointments to the fol- lowing Boards/Commis- sions: Civil Service Commission (Mayor Appointment): One 4-year vacant term through April 6, 2009 (Term of Duehr). Appli- cants: Joseph Link, 1290 Pamela Court; John Ste- vens, 2215 Graham Circle; Daniel White, 2919 Elm Street. Upon City Council concurrence, Mayor Buol appointed Dan White to a 4-year vacant term though April 6, 2009. Historic Preservation Commission (Cathedral Hill District Interim Represen- tative): 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. Mo- tion carried 6-0. Transit Board of Trust- ees: Two 3-year expired terms through July 30, 2011 (Terms of Enderson, Lightcap, Davidson). Appli- cants: 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 Adjust- ment: One 5-year vacant term through March 25, 2013 (Term of Urell). Appli- cant: Jeff Cremer, 919 1/2 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 re- quest from Dr. William May to rezone property located at 989 Langworthy Street from R-2 Two -Family Resi- dential District to OR Of- fice Residential District and Zoning Advisory Com- mission recommending approval. Communication from Ri- chard and Carol McGrane, 1019 Langworthy Street, in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Motion by Connors to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and that the re- quirement 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 6-0. Motion by Connors for fi- nal consideration and pas- sage of Ordinance No. 50- 08 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassi- fying hereinafter described property located at 989 Langworthy from R-2 Two - Family Residential District to OR Office Residential/ High Density Multi -Family Residential District. Seconded by Lynch. Dr. William May, Lang - worthy Lan - worthy Street, spoke in support of the rezoning stating that he was ex- panding his business, the area was mostly institu- tional, buffering would be provided, and an addition- al parking lot would be added. Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens provided a staff report. Upon questioning, Resnick was informed that parking requirements are satisfac- tory, but that additional dentists could increase ve- hicle activity. Motion car- ried 6-0. Keymont Drive - Request to Rezone: Proof of publi- cation on notice of hearing to consider a request from Charles Daoud to rezone property located east of Keymont Drive from R-1 Single -Family Residential District to R-2 Two -Family Residential District and Zoning Advisory Commis- sion recommending appro- val. Communication from the Stewart Family, 1815 Key- way Drive, in opposition to the proposed rezoning. Communication from Donna and Pat Smith, 1827 Key Way, in opposi- tion to the proposed rezoning. Motion by Connors to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and that the re- quirement 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 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 uni- form 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 Manag- er Laura Carstens provid- ed a staff report. Upon questioning by City Coun- cil, Mr. Daoud stated that there is no need for a sec- ond exit at this time and that the right-of-way would remain the same. With re- gard to the installation of sidewalks on one side on- ly, 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 Lin- coln Avenue; and Donna Smith, 1827 Key Way spoke in opposition to or about certain aspects of the project. Discussion in- cluded concerns over in- creased and restricted traffic, safety issues, drain- age, curb and gutter im- provements, the need for open green space, soil testing, project design, and the denial of the rezoning of this property in 1988. Connors stated that it was an exciting project and met the City Council's sustainability goals and displayed best manage- ment practices. Jones questioned the City's poli- cy on not currently allow- ing 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 considerably 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 questions about the project. Buol stated that this was the first real sus- tainable 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 Appendix A (The Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassi- fying hereinafter described property located east of Keymont Drive from R-1 Single -Family Residential District to R-2 Two -Family Residential District. Seconded by Lynch. Mo- tion carried 5-1 with Voetberg voting nay. Bluff Overlay District Or- dinance: Proof of publica- tion on notice of hearing to consider an amendment to Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) by adding new language establishing a Bluff Overlay District and Zoning Commis- sion n Advisory 9 recommending denial. City Manager submitting information regarding re- construction of structures within the Bluff Overlay District. Communication from Da- vid S. Hartig in support of the Bluff Overlay District Ordinance. Motion by Jones to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and concur with de- nial of a proposed ordi- nance Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adding new language es- tablishing a Bluff Overlay District. Seconded by Voetberg. Motion carried 6-0. The following citizens spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance -or 'ex- pressed concerns over certain aspects of the measure: Attorney Davin Curtiss, representing Mark Falb of 770 Mt. Carmel Road and other Mt. Car- mel Road property own- ers; Dr. Charles Winter - wood, 1555 Montrose Ter- race; Jim Schroeder, 515 Candlewick Court; Mike Klein, 3084 Eagle Point Drive ; Ed Tschiggfrie, 400 Julien Dubuque Drive; Bit Alfredo, 1155 Grove Ter- race; 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 prog- ress, property devaluation, the affect on single-family properties vs. commercial and Planned Unit Develop- ment, repeats ordinances already in place The following citizens spoke in support of the proposed ordinance or ex- pressed 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 Washing- ton; Cinda Welu, 2609 Broadway Street; and Bluffland Advisory Com- mittee Member Lou Oswald, 1080 Nowata Street. Concerns included the need for regulation considering the number of properties affected, insist- ingappropriate on a ro riate devel- opment, and bluff land conservation as a community -wide issue. Many thanked the Bluffland Advisory Com- mittee for their hard work on a difficult issue. Mayor Buol read a written statement from Council Member Braig into the re- cord. 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 tremen- dous work, but the proc- ess went wrong some- where. 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 not- ed that people get upset whenever the bluffs are damaged. He further stat- ed that PUD's are the most scrutinized of the City's development activi- ties. Connors stated that the end result should have been having a process in place to help development but the proposal before them was too burden- some. Resnick thanked the Committee for its hard work, and stated that he has confidence in resi- dents regarding steward- ship of their property. Buol concurred with Council's comments stating that there are many ordinances already in place and sug- gested to those interested in saving the bluffs that they purchase property and place it in a conserv- ancy. 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 esti- mated cost for the 11th Street Steps and Grove Terrace Retaining Wall Re- pair Project and award of the contract to Portzen Construction, Inc. in the amount of $589,175.50, and City Manager recom- mending approval. Motion by Lynch to receive and file the documents and adopt Resolution No. 246- 08 Approving plans, speci- fications, form of contract, and estimated cost, for the 11th Street Steps and Gr ove Terrace Retaining Wall Repair Project; and P Resolution No. 247-08 Awarding contract for the 11th 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 Com- mission reviewing the proj- ect and recommending ap- proval with the following conditions: the course work is horizontal, the pro- posed light fixture be cen- tered in front of the tunnel, and the tunnel be up light- ed. Seconded by Jones. Motion carried 6-0. Iowa Street Parking Ramp to NICC Building - Walkway Project: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the plans and specifications, form of contract and esti- mated cost for the Iowa Street Parking Ramp to NICC Building - Walkway Project and City Manager recommending 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 Proj- ect. Seconded by Con- nors. Motion carried 6-0. Upon motion the rules were reinstated limited dis- cussion to the City Council ACTION ITEMS Hirsch Claim Against the City of Dubuque: City Manager submitting infor- mation regarding the claim of Barb and Gerald Hirsch and the sanitary sewer lat- eral serving the Hirsch res- idence at 757 West 3rd Street: Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents and concur with denial of the claim. Seconded by Lynch. Mo- tion carried 5-1 with Resnick voting nay. Mr. Hirsch spoke in support of approval of his claim and submitted additional pho- tos of the area. Sale of City -Owned Prop- erty - 1126 White Street: City Manager recommend- ing approval of the sale of property at 1126 White Street to Horsfall, Inc. for the purpose of its conver- sion to condominiums and resale to owner -occu- pants. Motion by Jones to receive and file the docu- ments and adopt Resolu- tion" No. 249-08 Approving the sale of real estate lo- cated at 1126 White Street in the City of Dubuque, Io- wa. Seconded by Con- nors. Motion carried 6-0. Snow Route Parking Re- striction System (Tabled on May 19, 2008): City Manager recommending revisions to Dubuque's snow route parking restric- tion system as stipulated in Section 32-321.682 of the Code of Ordinances. Motion by Jones to re- move from the table. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Jones to re- ceive and file the docu- ments and that the re- quirement 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 Lynch. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Jones for final consideration and passage of Ordinance No. 51-08 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Sec- tion 32-321.682 Snow Route, Restricted Parking, by authorizing the City Manager Van Milligen; As- sistant City Attorney O'Brien Absent: Council Member Braig Mayor Buol read the call and stated this is a regular session called for the pur- pose of discussing such matters which may proper- ly come before the City Council. Invocation was provided by Pastor Tom Zinkula, Holy Spirit Pastorate CONSENT ITEMS Motion by Lynch to re- ceive and file the docu- ments, adopt the resolu- tions, and dispose of as in- dicated. Seconded by Voetberg. Jones requested (#22) Library Board of Trustees be held for sepa- rate discussion. Motion carried 6-0. Minutes and Reports Submitted: City Council of Manager to issue a snow restricted parking declara- tion; and Ordinance No. 52-08 Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordi- nances Section 32-321- 621 Parking Violations - Fines to allow the first snow route restriction tick- et of each winter issued to a vehicle to be voided if the owner of the vehicle registers their contract in- formation with the Police Department. Seconded by Lynch. Motion carried 6-0. Fiscal Year 2009 Dubu- que County REAP Plan: City Manager recommend- ing approval of the City of Dubuque's update of the Fiscal Year 2009 Dubuque County REAP Plan, sub- mittal of the Fiscal Year 2009 REAP grant applica- tion for installation of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail - Phase 2 Project, and ap- pointment of a City Coun- cil representative (currently Council Member Joyce Connors) to the REAP Committee. Motion by Connors to receive and file the documents, adopt P Resolution No. 250-08 Au- thorizing a REAP Grant Application to the Iowa Department of Natural Re- sources for Phase 2 of the Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail, and reappointment of her- self to the REAP Commit- tee. Seconded by Voet- berg. Motion carried 6-0. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Jones at 9:50 p.m. to go into closed ses- sion regarding pending liti- gation and property ac- quisition pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) of the 2007 Code of Iowa. Seconded by Lynch. Mo- tion 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 it 7/30 STATE OF IOWA {SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: July 30, 2008, and for which the charge is $340.13. PJ2e Subscribed to before me a Notary Public in and for Dubu e County, Iowa, da y �`,� d y of ,�, 20 , Nary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. MARY K. WESTERMEYER Commission Number 154885 My Comm. ExD. FEB. 1, 2011