Minutes Council 5 06 02CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
City Council, Regular Session, May 6, 2002
Council met in Regular Session at 6:30 P.M. in the Library Auditorium
Present: Mayor Duggan, Council Members Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson,
City Manager Michael Van Milligen, Corporation Counsel Barry Lindahl.
Mayor Duggan read the call and stated this is the regular session of the City Council called for the
purpose of acting upon such business which may properly come before the City Council.
Invocation was given by Assistant Pastor Bob Buchanan of Bible Baptist Church.
Proclamations: Youth Week (May 5–11, 2002) received by Dorothy Culbertson; Historic
Preservation Week (May 12–18, 2002) received by Terry Mozena; Homes for the Aging Week (May
12–18, 2002) received by Troy Smith; Hospital Week (May 12–18, 2002) received by John Knox of
The Finley Hospital; Nursing Home Week (May 12–18, 2002) received by Barbara Barker; and
Mental Health Month (May, 2002) received by Betty Allen.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes Submitted: Airport Commission of 3/25; City Council of 4/15; Civil Service Commission of
3/8; Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission of 4/9; Five Flags Commission of 4/15;
Historic Preservation Commission of 4/18; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 4/17, upon
motion received and filed.
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of 4/1, upon motion received and filed.’
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau Quarterly Report, upon
motion received and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Eugene Conklin in estimated amount of $8.48 for property damage; Shawn
Kohnen in undetermined amount for vehicle damage; Darlene Millard in estimated amount of
$485.04 for vehicle damage; Joan Nicks in estimated amount of $2,170 for property damage; Jerry
Turner (for Judy Eckstein) in estimated amount of $1,676.90 for property damage, upon motion
referred to the Legal Staff for investigation and report.
Corporation Counsel advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Shawn M. Kohnen for vehicle
damage; Joan Nicks for property damage, upon motion received and filed and concurred.
Corporation Council recommending settlement of the claim of Joe Ungs in the amount of $93.46 for
vehicle damage and directing Finance Director to issue payment, upon motion received and filed and
concurred and directed Finance Director to issue payment.
Corporation Counsel recommending denial of the claim of Rick Biedermann for vehicle damage,
upon motion received and filed and concurred.
Citizen Communications:
(a) Communication from Duaine and Jane Greenfield regarding The Busted Lift, upon motion
received and filed and referred to the City Manager.
(b) Communication from Jennifer A. Clemens-Conlon, representing Canvas Products Company,
regarding The Busted Lift, upon motion received and filed and referred to the City Manager.
(c) Communication of Michael W. Basten requesting to acquire a portion of City-owned property
located at 2804 Van Buren Avenue at the corner of Isborn Avenue, upon motion received and filed
and referred to the City Manager.
(d) Communication of Joseph G. Feltes requesting to acquire a portion of City-owned property
located on Stafford Avenue, upon motion received and filed and referred to the City Manager.
(e) Communication of Callahan Construction, Inc., requesting voluntary annexation of property
located between the City of Dubuque and the City of Asbury, upon motion received and filed and
referred to the City Manager.
(f) Communication of Stephanie and Keith Wieland, 2910 Jackson Street, regarding the rental
policy of the new pavilion at Comiskey Park, upon motion received and filed and referred to the City
Manager.
Lead Paint Demonstration Project Funding: City Manager recommending approval of an
application to the Community Environmental Health Resource Center for funds to enhance the work
of the current Lead Paint Hazard Reduction Program, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
Lead Paint Education Program Funding: City Manager recommending approval of an application to
the “Lead Safe . . .for Kid’s Sake” competition for funds to enhance the educational aspects of the
current Lead Paint Hazard Reduction Program, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
Fiscal Year 2002 Annual Action Plan – Amendment 4: City Manager recommending approval of
proposed changes to the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2002
Annual Action Plan to provide additional funding for the landscaping project at Second and Bluff
Streets, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 227-02 Approving
Amendment 4 to the Fiscal Year 2002 (Program Year 2001) Annual Action Plan for Community
Development Block Grant Funds. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership Program Coordinator: City Manager recommending
approval of an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for
funds to renew the City’s current Family Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinator position and for new
funding to contract for services to promote homeownership opportunities for Section 8 Program
families, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Housing Commission: Danise Miller submitting her resignation from the Housing Commission,
upon motion received and filed the communication and accepted the resignation.
Mississippi River Discovery Center Utility Relocation Project – Acceptance: City Manager
recommending acceptance of the Mississippi River Discovery Center Utility Relocation Project in the
final contract amount of $327,031.28, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of
Resolution No. 228-02 Accepting improvement and Resolution No. 229-02 Approving final
estimate. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Oak Street Sanitary Sewer Extension: City Manager recommending adoption of the Final
Assessment Schedule for the Oak Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, upon motion received
and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 230-02 Adopting the final assessment schedule
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for the Oak Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project including certain information required by the
Code of Iowa, specifically, the number of annual installments into which assessments are divided,
the interest of all unpaid installments, the time when the assessments are payable and directing the
Clerk to certify the final schedule and to publish notice thereof. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried
7-0.
Chicago Street Sanitary Sewer Extension: City Manager recommending adoption of the Final
Assessment Schedule for the Chicago Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 231-02 Adopting the final assessment
schedule for the Chicago Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project including certain information
required by the Code of Iowa, specifically, the number of annual installments into which assessments
are divided, the interest of all unpaid installments, the time when the assessments are payable and
directing the Clerk to certify the final schedule and to publish notice thereof. Seconded by Cline.
Motion carried 7-0.
Hamilton Street Storm Sewer Project – Acceptance: City Manager recommending acceptance of
the Hamilton Street Storm Sewer Project in the final contract amount of $21,182.01, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 232-02 Accepting improvement and
Resolution No. 233-02 Approving final estimate. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
ISU Extension Services for Uptown Recreation Programs: City Manager recommending approval of
a grant agreement with ISU Extension Services to provide summer programs as part of the Uptown
Recreation Program, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Agreement with Four Mounds Foundation for Summer Day Camp Program: City Manager
recommending approval of a grant agreement with Four Mounds Foundation to provide the summer
day camp program as part of the Uptown Recreation Program, upon motion received and filed and
approved recommendation.
Miller-Riverview Park Management Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of the
management agreement with Pat Felderman for Miller-Riverview Park, upon motion received and
filed and approved recommendation.
Phase III Architectural/Historic Survey/Evaluation: City Manager recommending approval of the
selection of Jim Jacobsen of History Pays! as the consultant for the Phase III Architectural/Historic
Survey/Evaluation project, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No.
234-02 Approving a contract for Phase III Architectural/Historic Survey/Evaluation. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Riprow Valley Trailhead Project Grant Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a
grant agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for acquisition of property in the Riprow
Valley, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 235-02 Authorizing
a grant agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Federal Recreational Trail Funds
for acquisition of land in the Riprow Valley. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Area Labor Management Council – Purchase of Service Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Dubuque Area Labor Management
Council for Fiscal Year 2003 in the amount of $15,768, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
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Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. – Purchase of Service Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Dubuque Main Street, Ltd., for Fiscal Year 2003
in the amount of $43,966, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Project Concern, Inc. – Foster Grandparent Program – Purchase of Service Agreement: City
Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Project Concern, Inc. -
Foster Grandparent Program for Fiscal Year 2003 in the amount of $5,435, upon motion received
and filed and approved recommendation.
Greater Dubuque Development Corporation – Purchase of Service Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Greater Dubuque Development
Corporation for Fiscal Year 2003 in the amount of $127,500, upon motion received and filed and
approved recommendation.
Helping Services of Northeast Iowa – Purchase of Service Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Helping Services of Northeast
Iowa, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2003 in the amount of $1,964, upon motion received and filed and
approved recommendation.
Operation: New View – Purchase of Service Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of
a Purchase of Service Agreement with Operation: New View for Fiscal Year 2003 in the amount of
$16,708, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program – Purchase of Service Agreement: City Manager
recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program for Fiscal Year 2003 in the amount of $7,341, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
Substance Abuse Services Center – Purchase of Service Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Substance Abuse Services Center for Fiscal Year
2003 in the amount of $12,390, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Dubuque Humane Society – Purchase of Service Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with the Dubuque Humane Society for the provision of
animal shelter services through June 30, 2003, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
Dubuque Area Lifetime Center – Purchase of Service Agreement: City Manager recommending
approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with the Dubuque Area Lifetime Center for Fiscal Year
2003 in the amount of $20,000, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
St. Stephens Food Bank - Purchase of Service Agreement: City Manager recommending approval
of a Purchase of Service Agreement with St. Stephens Food Bank for Fiscal Year 2003 in the
amount of $1,500 to process deer meat from the Urban Deer Management Program for low and
moderate-income persons, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Project Concern, Inc. – Information and Referral and Child Care Referral – Purchase of Service
Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a Purchase of Service Agreement with Project
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Concern, Inc – Information and Referral and Child Care Referral for Fiscal Year 2003 in the amount
of $24,339 plus $3,500 for creation of a Downtown Resource Guide, upon motion received and filed
and approved recommendation.
National Guard Lease Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a lease agreement
with the Iowa National Guard to allow the Guard to conduct water purification drills at Miller-
Riverview Park and on the Hawthorne Peninsula, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
Southwest Arterial Environmental Assessment: City Manager recommending approval of an
agreement between the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, and the Iowa Department of
Transportation for completion of the Addendum to the 1999 Southwest Arterial Environmental
Assessment, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 236-02
Approving the agreement between the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, and the Iowa Department
of Transportation for the completion of the Addendum to the 1999 Southwest Arterial Environmental
Assessment. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Quarterly Investment Report: City Manager submitting the Quarterly Investment Report of the
Investment Oversight Commission, upon motion received and filed.
Asbury Voluntary Annexation: Communication from the Iowa Department of Economic
Development advising that a voluntary annexation by the City of Asbury within the urbanized area of
the City of Dubuque has been approved, upon motion received and filed.
FCC Cable Modem Decision: Communication from Mediacom advising that effective with the April
2002 billings, they will no longer collect franchise fees on cable modem revenues or include those
revenues in their franchise fee calculation and City Manager recommending that the City contribute
$5,000 from the Cable TV Fund to support the Alliance of Local Organizations Against Pre-Emption
in a two-pronged response to the FCC’s recent cable modem decision, upon motion received and
filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 237-02 of the City of Dubuque, Iowa in support of the
coalition of local governments appealing the Federal Communication Commission’s Declaratory
Ruling regarding cable modem service and offering comments and reply comments in the related
FCC rulemaking. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Road Use Tax Funds: Communication of City Manager Michael C. Van Milligen to area legislators
urging a “no” vote to shift any Road Use Tax Funds to the general fund, upon motion received and
filed and approved.
Deborah DeVenuta Claim: In response to an appeal by the claimant, City Manager recommending
concurrence with the previous denial of the claim of Deborah DeVenuta, upon motion received and
filed and approved recommendation.
Authorized Depository Institutions: City Manager recommending approval of a change in one of the
City’s depositories from Firstar Bank to U.S Bank due to a recent name change, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 238-02 Naming Depositories. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Business Licenses: Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 239-02 Granting the issuance of a
Class B Beer Permit (5 Day Special Event) to Dubuque Jaycees – Main Event; Class B Beer Permit
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(6 Month) to Baseball Dreamer; Class C Beer Permit to Oky Doky #2, Oky Doky #1, Beecher
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Beverage, Tobacco Outlet Plus, 16 Street Auto/Truck Plaza, McCann’s Service, Casey’s General
Store (2699 Rockdale Rd), and Casey’s General Store (4003 Peru Rd) and Resolution No. 240-02
Granting the issuance of a Class C Beer/Liquor License to Denny’s Lux Club, Shot Tower, and
Corner Tap; Special Class C Liquor License to Athenian Grill; Class B Wine Permit to Beecher
Beverage, Oky Doky #2, Oky Doky #1, and Carroll’s Wine Company. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Board:
Mechanical Code Board: 1 Unexpired Three Year Term to Expire 3/16/03 (Held by Willenborg), 3
Unexpired Three Year Terms to Expire 3/16/04 (One Held by Brashaw and Two Vacant), 2 Three
Year Terms to Expire 3/16/05 (Held by Grothe and Giese).
Applicants (Need Mechanical Background): Tom W. Giese, David W. Grothe, Michael P. Kelly,
Paul J. Papin (also serves on Plumbing Board), David C. Stuart, Harlan J. Willenborg (also serves
on Plumbing Board). Upon motion Harlan Willenborg reappointed to term to expire 3/16/03. Upon
motion David W. Grothe and Tom W. Giese reappointed to terms to expire 3/16/05. Upon motion
Michael P. Kelly, Paul J. Papin and David C. Stuart appointed to terms which will expire 3/16/04.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended to allow anyone present to speak.
Upon motion the following was removed from the table:
Sisters of St. Francis – 1001 Davis Street – Rezoning Request (Tabled on 4/15/02):
Communication from Planning Services Manager regarding the rezoning request and providing
options for Council consideration; Communication from Joel and Mary Glennon providing additional
information; Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 1001
Davis Street from R-1 Single Family Residential District to OR Office Residential District at the
request of the Sisters of St. Francis and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval;
Petition from the neighbors of the Sisters of St. Francis requesting that the zoning remain single
family; Communication from Joel and Mary Glennon stating that the property of the Sisters of St.
Francis should remain R-1 Single Family, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 37-02
Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by
reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1001 Davis Street from R-1 Single Family
Residential District to OR Office High Density Multi-Family Residential District, presented and read.
Markham moved that the requirement that a proposed Ordinance be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council Meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
John F. Kennedy Reconstruction Project: Proof of publication on notice of hearing and City
Manager recommending approval of the amended preliminary schedule of assessments, including
the elimination of sidewalks from the project, upon motion received and filed. Gene Winders, 3017
John F. Kennedy, spoke questioning his assessment for water hookup as he had been assessed
years ago. Nancy Kutsch and Carl Thumser both spoke questioning specifics of the project and
home valuation and Staff provided answers. Markham moved adoption of Resolution No. 241-02
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With respect to the adoption of the Resolution of Necessity proposed for the John F. Kennedy
Reconstruction Project. Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
Interstate Power and Light Company – Development Agreement: Proof of publication on notice of
hearing and City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Development Agreement
and Real Estate Contract between the City and Interstate Power and Light Company for the
substitution of Lot 6 for Lot 5 in the sale of property in the Dubuque Industrial Center West, upon
motion received and filed.
Walter Hargaves of Interstate Power and Light Company spoke to this request.
Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 242-02 Approving an amendment to Development
Agreement and amendment to Real Estate Contract with Interstate Power and Light Company
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providing for the sale and private development of Lot 6 of the Dubuque Industrial Center West 2
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Amended and Restated Garfield Place Urban Revitalization Area Plan: Proof of publication and
City Manager recommending approval of an Amended and Restated Garfield Place Urban
Revitalization Area Plan that would add an adjoining lot for a proposed single-room occupancy
(SRO) facility at 513 Garfield Avenue to allow property tax exemption and extend the duration of the
plan and communication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission in support of the
Amended and Restated Garfield Place Urban Revitalization Area, upon motion received and filed.
Ordinance No. 38-02 Establishing the Amended and Restated Garfield Place Urban Revitalization
Area as an Urban Revitalization Area pursuant to Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa, presented and
read. Buol moved that the requirement that a proposed Ordinance be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council Meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Fiscal Year 2002 Second Budget Amendment: Proof of publication on notice of hearing and City
Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal Year 2002 Second Budget Amendment, upon motion
received and filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 243-02 Amending the current budget
for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2002. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Five Flags Arena – Paint Ceilings and Walls: Proofs of publication on notice of hearing on plans
and specifications and notice to bidders on the receipt of bids, and City Manager recommending
award of the contract for the Five Flags Arena – Paint Ceilings and Walls Project to John C. Kaiser
Company in the amount of $71,785, upon motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of
Resolution No. 244-02 Adopting plans and specifications for the project and Resolution No. 245-02
Awarding contract to John C. Kaiser Company. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
City Hall Remodeling – First Floor Ceiling Project: Proof of publication on notice of hearing and
City Manager recommending that the public hearing and award of the contract for the City Hall
Remodeling – First Floor Ceiling Project be rescheduled to June 3, 2002, upon motion received and
filed and closed the Public Hearing and reschedule this to 6/3/02. Markham moved adoption of
Resolution No. 246-02 Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications for 6/3/02 at 6:30 P.M. in
the public library auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by law
and Resolution No. 247-02 Ordering bids. Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the Council.
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ACTION ITEMS
Appeal – Denial of Claim Against the City: Request of Christine Kuhle to address the Council
regarding the denial of her claim for vehicle damage, upon motion received and filed and concurred
with the denial.
Mayor Duggan turned control of the meeting to Mayor Pro-Tem Michalski due to possible conflict of
interest.
MWF Properties/Felderman Business Partnership – Amend PUD (First Reading on 4/15/02): An
Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by amending the Conceptual Development Plan for property located at the end of Raven
Oaks Drive and currently zoned PUD Planned Unit Development District with a PR Planned
Residential Designation, presented and read. Markham moved that the requirement that a
proposed Ordinance be considered and voted on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to the
meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended and further moved final consideration and
passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by Nicholson. Vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas:
Michalski, Nicholson, Connors, Markham. Nays—Buol, Cline. Abstain—Duggan. Motion failed due
to lack of ¾ vote.
Markham then moved that this be considered the second reading of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Nicholson. Carried by the following vote: Yeas Michalski, Nicholson, Connors, Markham. Nays—
Buol, Cline. Abstain—Duggan.
Communication from Bob Felderman, Continental Realty & Felderman Appraisals, in support of the
proposed project; communication from Dominic Goodmann III, in support of the application of MWF
Properties and Felderman Business Partnership to amend the PUD District on Raven Oaks Drive;
and petitions in opposition to the proposed rezoning, upon motion received and filed.
Mayor Duggan returned and took control of the Meeting.
Harvest View Estates Second Addition – Final Plat: City Manager recommending approval of the
final plat of Harvest View Estates Second Addition, upon motion received and filed. Nicholson
moved adoption of Resolution No. 248-02 Approving the final plat of Harvest View Estates Second
Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0. Michalski spoke
expressing concerns with water run-off in the unseeded areas in this development.
Municipal Housing Agency Governing Board: City Manager recommending the appointment of
John Plein as the Section 8 representative to the Municipal Housing Agency Governing Board due to
the resignation of Danise Miller from the Housing Commission, upon motion received and filed and
approved recommendation.
Enterprise Zone Commission Appointments: City Manager recommending the confirmation of
representatives from the Iowa Department of Economic Development (Kelley Deutmeyer, Executive
Director of East Central Intergovernmental Association) and the Northeast Iowa Community College
(Daniel White, member of the NICC Board of Trustees) to serve on the City’s Enterprise Zone
Commission, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Special Events Policy: City Manager recommending modifications to the Special Events
Application and Agreement related to insurance requirements for events involving alcohol or
fireworks, user fees or where there is a commercial use and to amend the purchase of service
agreement with Dubuque Main Street Ltd. for the purpose of establishing an event insurance grant
program, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
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Expansion of Parking Meter District on 8 Street and Main Street: City Manager recommending
expansion of the parking meter district to include both sides of Eighth Street from Main Street to
Locust Street, and both sides of Main Street from Fifth Street to Ninth Street, upon motion received
and filed. An Ordinance Amending Section 32-336 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
establishing the Municipal Parking Meter District by adding both sides of Eighth Street from Main
Street to Locust Street and both sides of Main Street from Fifth Street to Ninth Street, presented and
read. Buol moved that the requirement that a proposed Ordinance be considered and voted on for
passage at two Council Meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be
suspended and further moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Markham. Vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas—Nicholson, Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham.
Nays—Michalski, Duggan. Motion failed due to lack of ¾ vote. Buol then moved that this be
considered the first reading of the Ordinance. Seconded by Markham. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas—Nicholson, Buol, Cline, Connors, Markham. Nays—Michalski, Duggan.
Historic Property Tax Rebate Program: City Manager recommending approval of a Historic
Property Tax Rebate Program which would provide property tax rebates to owners in the Downtown
Urban Renewal District who restore historic buildings to certain standards upon motion received and
filed and approved recommendation.
Entrance Sign for the Dubuque Industrial Center West: City Manager recommending approval of a
proposed design for an entrance sign for the Dubuque Industrial Center West to be located at
Chavenelle Drive and Seippel Road, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Nicholson praised Staff for their help with the National League of Cities’ Information, Technology,
and Communications Steering Committee meeting.
Michalski stated that the National League of Cities Conference in Minneapolis, attended by a team
of six, was a great conference.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Old U.S. Highway 20 Water Main Extension Project – Initiate: City Manager recommending
initiation of the bidding process for the Old U.S. Highway 20 Water Main Extension Project and
setting a public hearing for June 3, 2002, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of
Resolution No. 249-02 Preliminary approval of plans and specifications; Resolution No. 250-02
Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications for 6/3/02 at 6:30 P.M. in the public library
auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by law; and Resolution
No. 251-02 Ordering bids. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Woodward Museum 2002 Renovations Project – Initiate: City Manager recommending initiation of
the bidding process for the Woodward Museum 2002 Renovations Project and setting a public
hearing for June 17, 2002, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No.
252-02 Preliminary approval of plans and specifications; Resolution No. 253-02 Fixing date of
hearing on plans and specifications for 6/17/02 at 6:30 P.M. in the public library auditorium and that
the City Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by law and Resolution No. 254-02 Ordering
bids. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
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At 8:05 P.M. upon motion it was resolved to go into Closed Session re: Pending Litigation and
Property Acquisition – Chapter 21.5(1)(c)(j) 2001 Code of Iowa.
At 8:46 P.M. Council reconvened with statement that Staff had been given proper direction.
There being no further business, upon motion meeting adjourned at 8:47.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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