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9 15 08 City Council Agenda_Icons ROLL CALL ORDER FOR MEETING OF 9/15/08 JONES LYNCH RESNICK VOETBERG BRAIG BUOL CONNORS CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:30 P.M. HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2008 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Reverend Thomas Young, Westminster Presbyterian Church PROCLAMATIONS Constitution Week (September 17 – 23, 2008) Breast of Friends Walk-A-Thon Day (October 5, 2008) Crop Walk Day in Dubuque (October 5, 2008) Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Week (October 7 – 12, 2008) Crop Walk Day Constitution WeekBreast of FriendsDubuque Symphony Orchestra CONSENT ITEMS The consent agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial and all consent items will be normally voted upon in a single motion without any separate discussion on a particular item. If you would like to discuss one of the Consent Items, please go to the microphone and be recognized by the Mayor and state the item you would like removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and consideration. 1. Minutes and Reports Submitted City Council of 9/2; Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission of 9/2; Human Rights Commission of 8/11; Park and Recreation Commission of 8/12; Zoning Advisory Commission of 9/3 Library Board of Trustees Update from meeting of August 28, 2008 Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of August 18, 25 and 26, 2008 and List of Claims and Summary of Revenues for Month Ended July 31, 2008 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Human RightsLibrary Bd Update City CouncilEnvironmental Park and RecZoning Advisory Stewardship 2. Notice of Claims/Suits Leonard W. Dress, Jr. for vehicle damage; Theresa Walsh for reimbursement of towing expense; Robert/Barbara Armstrong for property damage; USAA/Mary Zapf for vehicle damage Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney City Attorney advising that the following claim has been referred to Public Entity Risk Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Mary Zapf for vehicle damage City Attorney recommending denial of the claim of Theresa Walsh for a parking violation. City Attorney recommending settlement of the claim of Dennis Roling for property damage. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur Claim - ICAPClaim - DeniedClaim - Settled 3. University of Dubuque Fireworks Communication from Steve Kelley and Lindsey Konken, University of Dubuque, requesting permission to display fireworks on Saturday, October 17, 2008. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 2 UD Request 4. Board and Commission Resignations Kelly Larson, Human Rights Director, advising that Dan Chatfield has verbally resigned from the Human Rights Commission due to his relocation out of the City. Communication from Amy Weber submitting her resignation from the Arts and Cultural Advisory Affairs Commission effective August 22, 2008. Communication from Sister Mary Clare O’Toole submitting her resignation from the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission. Communication from Becky Hauder submitting her resignation from the Library Board effective August 22, 2008. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignations Chatfield LtrWeber LtrO'Toole LtrHauder Ltr 5. Citizen Petition Communication from Charles T. Piekenbrock submitting a petition for the repair of Ramona Street and Pamela Court. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager Piekenbrock Ltr 6. Black Hills Corporation Communication from Glynda Rahn, Associate Attorney – Black Hills Corporation, advising that Black Hills will continue to serve the City of Dubuque under the franchise assigned to them from Aquila. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File Black Hills Ltr 3 7. Fire Station No. 2 – John F. Kennedy Parking Lot Reconstruction Project City Manager recommending award of the contract for the Fire Station No. 2 – John F. Kennedy Parking Lot Reconstruction Project to Portzen Construction, Inc., in the amount of $79,328.70. RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contract for the Fire Station No. 2 – John F. Kennedy Road Parking Lot Reconstruction Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Fire Station - MVM Fire Station - Staff Fire Station - Fire Station - Bid Tab MemoMemoResolution 8. Quince Street Underground Utility Reconstruction Project City Manager recommending award of the contract for the Quince Street Underground Utility Reconstruction Project to Top Grade Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $107,453.25. RESOLUTION Awarding public improvement contract for the Quince Street Underground Utility Reconstruction Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Quince St - MVM Quince St - Staff Quince St - Quince St - Bid Tab MemoMemoResolution 9. John F. Kennedy Fiber Optic Conduit Project City Manager advising that the contract for the John F. Kennedy Road Fiber Optic Conduit Project has been awarded to Volkens Excavating, Inc. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File JFK Fiber Optic - JFK Fiber Optic - JFK Fiber Optic - Bid MVM MemoStaff MemoTab th 10. Fiber Optic Conduit Project from Municipal Services Center to Kerper and 16 Street City Manager advising that the contract for the Fiber Optic Conduit Project from the th Municipal Services Center to Kerper Boulevard and 16 Street has been awarded to Volkens Excavating. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 4 Fiber Optic - MVM Fiber Optic - Staff Fiber Optic - Bid Tab MemoMemo 11. Fiscal Year 2008 Street Finance Report City Manager recommending approval of the City of Dubuque’s Fiscal Year 2008 Street Finance Report for submittal to the Iowa Department of Transportation. RESOLUTION Approving the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2008 Street Finance Report Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Street Report - MVM Street Report - Staff Street Report - Street Finance MemoMemoResolutionReport 12. Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) Funding Agreement City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with the Iowa Department of thth Transportation for the Locust Street Resurfacing Project from 9 Street to 17 Street. RESOLUTION Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation Federal Aid Funding th Agreement for the Locust Street Asphalt (HMA) Resurfacing Projects, from 9 Street to th 17 Street Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution IDOT - MVM MemoIDOT - Staff MemoIDOT - ResolutionIDOT Funding Agreement 13. Dubuque County I-Net User Agreement City Manager recommending approval of the Dubuque County Courthouse I-Net User Agreement. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve I-Net - MVM MemoI-Net - Staff MemoI-Net User Agreement 5 14. Five Points Building Relocation Project City Manager recommending approval of the publication of a Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Five Points Building Relocation Project. RESOLUTION Authorizing publication of a Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Five Points Building Relocation Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Five Points - MVM Five Points - Staff Five Points - Five Points - Exhibit Request for Release MemoMemoResolutionAof Funds 15. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) City Manager recommending approval of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period of July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, which is required by the regulations governing the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. RESOLUTION Authorizing the submission of a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Project (CAPER) for the period commencing July 1, 2007 and concluding June 30, 2008 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution CAPER - MVM MemoCAPER - Staff MemoCAPER - ResolutionCAPER 16. Vacant and Abandoned Building (VAB) and Problem Property Assessments City Manager recommending approval of vacant and abandoned building and problem property assessments. RESOLUTION 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution VAB Assessments - VAB Assessments - VAB Assessments - MVM MemoStaff MemoResolution 6 17. Amendment to Collective Bargaining Agreement City Manager recommending approval of an Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #758 effective October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009, for a work week that consists of ten hours per day and four days per week for full-time Public Safety Dispatchers. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Amendment - MVM Amendment - Staff Amendment MemoMemo 18. Part-Time Custodian I – Municipal Services Center City Manager recommending approval of an Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Teamsters Local Union No. 421 to add the classification of Custodian I to the agreement assigned to Salary Grade GD-03. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Custodian - MVM Custodian - Staff Custodian - MemoMemoAmendment 19. Purchase of Property – 2110 / 2112 Kniest Street City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of property at 2110 / 2112 Kniest Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2110 / 2112 Kniest Street in the City of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Kniest - MVM MemoKniest - Staff MemoKniest - Resolution 20. Purchase of Property – 2269 / 2271 Prince Street City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of property at 2269 / 2271 Prince Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 2269 / 2271 Prince Street in the City of Dubuque 7 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Prince - MVM MemoPrince - Staff MemoPrince - Resolution nd 21. Purchase of Property – 500 East 22 Street nd City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of property at 500 East 22 Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. nd RESOLUTION Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 500 East 22 Street in the City of Dubuque Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution East 22nd - MVM East 22nd - Staff East 22nd - MemoMemoResolution 22. Grass and Weed Cutting Assessments City Manager recommending approval of grass and weed cutting assessments. RESOLUTION Adopting the schedule of assessments for grass and weed cutting 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 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Weed Assessments - Weed Assessments - Weed Assessments - MVM MemoStaff MemoResolution 23. VISTA Expenditure Request City Manager recommending approval of the contribution of $2,000 to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission as part of a cost-sharing effort to maintain the State-wide human rights Americorps VISTA program. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve VISTA - MVM MemoVISTA - Staff Memo 8 24. Warehouse Cultural and Entertainment District City Manager recommending approval of a request to the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs to certify the Warehouse District as a Cultural and Entertainment District. RESOLUTION Certification of the Warehouse Cultural and Entertainment District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution District - MVM MemoProposed District District - ResolutionDistrict - Staff MemoCultural District MapApplication 25. Amendment to First Transit Contract City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the First Transit contract for Keyline Transit Management Services to include three management positions. RESOLUTION Approving the Third Amendment to the Management Agreement between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and First Transit, Inc. RESOLUTION Abolishing the Operations Supervisor position Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions Transit - MVM MemoTransit - Staff MemoTransit - ResolutionsFirst Transit - First Transit Letter Amendment 26. 2008 Justice Assistance Grant City Manager recommending approval of the acceptance of the 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $20,040. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Grant - MVM MemoGrant - Staff MemoJAG Grant 27. Petrakis Park Infield Turf Replacement Project City Manager recommending rejection of the bids received for the Petrakis Park Infield Turf Replacement Project. RESOLUTION Rejecting the contract bid proposal for the Petrakis Field Infield Turf Replacement Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 9 Petrakis - MVM MemoPetrakis - Staff Petrakis - Resolution Memo 28. Liquor License Transfer Request of Loras College to transfer their liquor license to Wahlert Hall for a one-day event on October 3, 2008. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve 29. Liquor License Applications City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted. RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of one renewal license to sell cigarettes and cigarette papers to Aragon Tap RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer Permit to Phillips 66/Arby’s and Puff n Snuff RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class “B” (Hotel/Motel) Liquor License to Hilton Garden Inn/Houlihans; Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Angie’s Bar, A & B Tap, Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Restaurant and Happy’s Place; Special Class “C” (BW) Liquor License to Tri-State Blind Society; and Class “WCN” (Native Wine) License to Stone cliff Winery (1-Day Outdoor Sale) Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions Resolution #1Resolution #2Resolution #3 Renewals - MVM Renewals - Staff MemoMemo ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date indicated. 1. Amendment to Ice Harbor Lease City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for October 6, 2008 to consider an amendment to the Ice Harbor Lease with the Dubuque County Historical Society. RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of an interest in real property by Third Amendment to Lease between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque County Historical Society Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 10/6/08 10 Lease - MVM MemoLease - BAL MemoLease - ResolutionThird Amendment to Conservation Easement Boundary LeaseEasementMap 2. Annexation of Property City Manager recommending the approval of pre-annexation agreements for the West Side Voluntary Annexation and that a public hearing be set on the West Side Annexation Proposal for November 3, 2008. RESOLUTION Approving pre-annexation agreements between the City of Dubuque, Iowa and owners of property in Dubuque County, Iowa and setting a public hearing on the voluntary annexation of certain territory in Dubuque County, Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing 11/3/08 Annexation - MVM Annexation - Staff Annexation - MemoMemo Resolution NOTE: The remainder of the attachments for this agenda item are contained in a separate file on the CD due to the size of the documents. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS Applicants are invited to address the City Council regarding their desire to serve on the following Boards/Commissions; applicant appointments will be made at the next City Council meeting. Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission One 3-year term through October 1, 2011 (Term of O’Toole) Applicant: Edward Cawley, 598 Needham Place Human Rights Commission One 3-year term through January 1, 2011 (Term of Chatfield) Applicant: Jim Allan, 850 Hawkeye Drive Library Board of Trustees (Mayoral appointment) One 4-year term through July 1, 2009 (Term of Hauder) Applicants: Matthew Seamer, 432 Summit Street Mike Willis, 1298 Locust Street, #2 Appointments to the following Boards/Commissions: Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission One 3-year term through October 1, 2011 (Term of Klostermann) Applicant: Wayne Klostermann, 2636 Queen Street 11 Bd and Comm ListOverview SheetESAC - Cawley Human Rights Library Bd ESAC Application ApplicationApplicationApplications PUBLIC HEARINGS Citizens are invited to address the City Council regarding the following agenda items. Please come to the podium and state your name and address when the item you wish to speak to is being considered. SUSPEND THE RULES 1. Dubuque Industrial Center Planned Unit Development District Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from the City of Dubuque/ Dubuque Initiatives to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Dubuque Industrial Center, located on Chavenelle Road and the Northwest Arterial, to change the designation of property from open space to commercial and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval, with conditions. City Manager requesting that this item be tabled to October 6, 2008. ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by adopting a revised Planned Unit Development Ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center Phases I and II located at the southwest corner of Highway 32 (Northwest Arterial) and Chavenelle Road and by repealing Ordinance 22-07 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Table; or Motion B; Motion A DIC - MVM MemoDIC - ZAC LtrDIC - ApplicationDIC - Proposed Land DIC - Land Use PlanDIC - Setback Use MapClassifcation DIC - Topograpy DIC - Staff ReportDIC - PhotosDIC - Hike/Bike DIC - OrdinanceC-3 Proposed MapsSystem MapRegulations DIC - Opposition LtrSuggested Motion 2. Loras College – Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from Jim Collins, Loras College, to amend the Loras College ID Institutional District to allow a 32-unit Oaks Housing Project south of Byrne Oaks housing complex and north of Rohlman Hall and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by providing for the amendment of Ordinances No. 18-00, 01-02 12 and 11-06, and approving an amended Campus Development Plan for the new Oaks Housing Project for the Loras College ID Institutional District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Loras - ZAC LtrLoras - Staff MemoLoras - ApplicationLoras - Parking PlanLoras - Staff ReportLoras - Renderings Loras - Vicinity MapLoras College LtrLoras - OrdinanceSuggested Motion 3. Text Amendment – Rural Residential Overlay District (RROD) Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a request from the City of Dubuque to amend Section 2.1 and Section 3-5.7 of the City of Dubuque Zoning Ordinance to establish a Rural Residential Overlay District and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval. ORDINANCE Amending Section 2.1 and Section 3-5.7 of the City of Dubuque Zoning Ordinance to establish a Rural Residential Overlay District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A RROD - ZAC LtrRROD - MVM MemoRROD - ApplicationRROD - Staff MemoRROD - OrdinanceRROD - Effect of Amendment Suggested Motion 4. Montcrest Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost and Resolution of Necessity for the Montcrest Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Montcrest Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project RESOLUTION With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity for the Montcrest Sanitary Sewer Extension Project RESOLUTION Approving schedule of assessments and estimate of total cost for the Montcrest Sanitary Sewer Extension Project 13 Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions Montcrest - MVM Montcrest - Staff Montcrest - Preliminary Schedule MemoMemoResolutionsof Assessments Material from September 2, 2008 City Council Meeting Montcrest - MVM Montcrest - Staff Montcrest - Schedule of Montcrest - Map MemoMemoResolutionsAssessments 5. Carnegie Stout Public Library Renovation Project Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the Carnegie Stout Public Library Renovation project and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Carnegie Stout Public Library Renovation Project Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Libray - MVM MemoLibrary - Staff MemoLibrary - Resolution Material from September 2, 2008 City Council Meeting Library - MVM MemoLibrary - Staff MemoLibrary - ResolutionLibrary Renovation Pledges 6. Development of Speculative Building – Development Agreement Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider approval of a Development Agreement with Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa, LLC for the construction of a 200,000 square foot speculative industrial building in Dubuque Industrial Center West and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Accepting the proposal from Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa for the purchase of property in the Dubuque Industrial Center Urban Renewal District in the City of Dubuque, Iowa and approving the Development Agreement with Spiegel Family Realty of Iowa Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution 14 Development Spec Bldg - MVM Spec Bldg - Staff Spec Bldg - Agreement MemoMemoResolution Material from August 4, 2008 City Council Meeting Development Spiegel - MVM MemoSpiegel - Staff MemoSpiegel - GDDC LtrSpiegel - Resolution Agreement 7. Water Revenue Bonds Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $1,350,000 Water Revenue Bonds to pay the costs of water main replacements and repairs, construction of water main extensions, and the acquisition and installation of pump station radio communications equipment and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $1,350,000 Water Revenue Bonds Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Water Bonds - Water Revenue Water Bonds - MVM Water Bonds - Staff ResolutionBonds - Noth Ltr MemoMemo Material from September 2, 2008 City Council Meeting Water Bonds - MVM Water Bonds - Staff Water Bonds - MemoMemoResolution 8. General Obligation Bonds – Bee Branch Project Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for the Bee Branch Project and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Bee Branch - GO Bonds - Noth Ltr Bee Branch - MVM Bee Branch - Staff Resolutiuon MemoMemo 15 Material from September 2, 2008 City Council Meeting Bee Branch - MVM Bee Branch - Staff Bee Branch - MemoMemoResolution 9. General Obligation Bonds – Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 to provide funds for the Library Renovation Project and the Kephart Building renovations and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obligations Bonds Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Downtown UR - GO Bonds - Noth Ltr Downtown UR - MVM Downtown UR - Staff Resolution MemoMemo Material from September 2, 2008 City Council Meeting Downtown UR - MVM Downtown UR - Staff Downtown UR - MemoMemoResolution 10. General Obligation Bonds – Dubuque Industrial Center West Urban Renewal District Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the issuance of not to exceed $3,100,000 General Obligation Bonds to pay the costs associated with the North Siegert Farm demolition and grading project at the Dubuque Industrial Center West (DICW) and City Manager recommending approval. RESOLUTION Instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed $3,100,000 General Obligation Bonds Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution DICW - ResolutionGO Bonds - Noth Ltr DICW - MVM MemoDICW - Staff Memo 16 Material from September 2, 2008 City Council Meeting DICW - MVM MemoDICW - Staff MemoDICW - Resolution REINSTATE THE RULES This action limits discussion to the City Council. ACTION ITEMS These are items where discussion is held by the City Council – public comments are not allowed except as authorized by the Mayor. 1. Request to Address the City Council – Dennis O’Meara Communication from Dennis O’Meara to address the City Council regarding issues related to the City of Dubuque and the City Council’s Zoning Board of Adjustment and Zoning Advisory Commission. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council O'Meara Ltr 2. Request to Address the City Council – Lorraine McGuire Communication from Lorraine McGuire to address the City Council regarding declaring Dubuque a “Sex Offender Free Zone.” Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council McGuire Ltr 3. Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. Dan LoBianco, President of Dubuque Main Street, Ltd., to provide a verbal report on the activities of Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. Suggested Disposition: Receive and File 4. Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance creating the tax increment financing district for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District. ORDINANCE Amending Ordinance Nos. 63-07, 20-07, 35-04, 30-82 and 66-89, as previously amended, providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District of the 17 City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with the Urban Renewal Plan for the Greater Downtown Urban Renewal District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Downtown UR TIF - Downtown UR TIF - Downtown UR TIF - Suggested Motion MVM MemoStaff MemoOrdinance 5. Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban Renewal District City Manager recommending adoption of an ordinance creating the tax increment financing district for the Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban Renewal District. ORDINANCE Providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the Dubuque Brewing and Malting Urban Renewal District of the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, Dubuque Community School District, and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with the Dubuque Brewing & Malting Urban Renewal District Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Dbq Brewing - MVM Dbq Brewing - Staff Dbq Brewing - TIF Suggested Motion MemoMemoOrdinance 6. Water Revenue Bonds – Advertisement for Sale City Manager recommending approval of the advertisement for the sale of $1,195,000 Water Revenue Bonds and the electronic bidding procedures and form of notice of sale. RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of $1,195,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2008D, and approving electronic bidding procedures Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution Revenue Bonds - Revenue Bonds - Revenue Bonds - Revenue Bonds - ResolutionNoth Ltr MVM MemoStaff Memo 18 7. General Obligation Bonds – Advertisement for Sale City Manager recommending approval of the advertisement for the sale of $3,885,000 General Obligation Stormwater Bonds, Series 2008A; $3,290,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2008B; and $2,465,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Taxable Series 2008C and the electronic bidding procedures and form of notice of sale. RESOLUTION Directing the advertisement for sale of General Obligation Stormwater Bonds, Series 2008A, General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2008B, and General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Taxable Series 2008C, in the aggregate principal amount of $9,640,000, and approving electronic bidding procedures Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution GO Bonds - GO Bonds - Noth Ltr GO Bonds - MVM GO Bonds - Staff Resolution MemoMemo 8. Application for Demolition Permit City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the demolition ordinance to require the applicant to notify adjacent property owners of the filing of an application for a demolition permit ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section 11-57 Application for Permit by adding a new Subsection (d) requiring the applicant to notify adjacent property owners of the filing of an application for a demolition permit Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Application - MVM Application - Staff Application - Suggested Motion MemoMemoOrdinance COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS PUBLIC INPUT At this time, anyone in the Council Chambers may address the Council on matters which are of concern to that person and which are not an agenda item. Please take your place at the microphone and state your name and address clearly. Proceed with your comments; however, no formal action may be taken at this time on your comments because of the notice requirements of the Iowa Open Meetings Law. CLOSED SESSION Pending Litigation and Property Acquisition – Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) 2007 Code of Iowa Jeanne F. Schneider September 11, 2008 19 20