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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
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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
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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
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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
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Municipal Services Center to Kerper Boulevard and 16 Street has been awarded to
Volkens Excavating.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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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
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Transportation for the Locust Street Resurfacing Project from 9 Street to 17 Street.
RESOLUTION
Approving the Iowa Department of Transportation Federal Aid Funding
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Agreement for the Locust Street Asphalt (HMA) Resurfacing Projects, from 9 Street to
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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
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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
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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
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Prince - MVM MemoPrince - Staff MemoPrince - Resolution
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21. Purchase of Property – 500 East 22 Street
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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