4 01 02 Skeleton SheetCITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION, APRIL 1, 2002
COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
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CITY MANAGER MICHAEL VAI~M/ILLIGEN, CORPORATION COUNSEL BA~i~Y LINDAHL
ABSENT:
Mayor Duggan read the cell 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: Reverend Terry Bemis, Pastor, Assembly of God Church - ~~
PROCLAMATIONS
Community Development Week (April 1 - 7, 2002) Received
Public Health Week (April I - 7, 2002) Received by
Building Safety Week (April 7 - 13, 2002) Received by
Fair Housing Month (April, 2002)Received
CONSENT ITEMS
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Minutes Submitted
Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 3/14; City Council of 3/14 and 3/18; Community
Development Advisory Commission of 3/14; Downtown Planning Committee of the Long
Range Planning Advisory Commission of 3/11; Enterprise Zone Commission of 3/15;
Housing Code Appeals Board of 11/20/01; Park and Recreation Commission of 3/12;
Plumbing Board of 3/12; Transit Trustee Board of 1/10
Proofs of publication of Council Proceedings of 3~4, 3/5 and 3/14; the Governing Board
of the Municipal Housing Agency of 3/5; and the List of Claims and Summary of
Revenues for the month ending 2/28/02
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Notice of Claims/Suits
Karla Kipper in estimated amount of $85.44 for vehicle damage; John Prochaska in
undetermined amount for personal injury; Madonna Redmond in undetermined amount
for personal injury; Kevin T. Taggart in estimated amount of $719.98 for vehicle damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to Legal for Investigation/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:
John Prochaska for personal injury; Madonna Redmond for personal injury; Kevin
Taggart for vehicle damage;
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
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Dubuque Golf and Country Club
Communication from the Dubuque Golf and Country Club requesting permission to
display fireworks on Thursday, July 4, 2002 on the Dubuque Golf and Country Club
grounds.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Iowa Department of Economic Development
City Manager recommending approval of a pm-application for $50,000 to the Iowa
Department of Economic Development's Community Development Fund for the
Downtown Master Plan.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Shot Tower Restoration - Save America's Treasures Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of an application to the Save America's
Treasures Program for the Shot Tower restoration project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Marshall Park- Plat of Survey
City Manager recommending approval of the Plat of Survey for Marshall Park, which
was completed to verify and establish the boundary lines in the field for Marshall Park
and the Arboretum.
RESOLUTION / 7J~/-~-~Approving the plat of survey of SW ¼ SW ¼ NW ¼ of the
SE % SW % and the balance of Lot 1 of the S % of the SE % SW % and the SW % of
the SW ¼ SE %, all in Section 10, T89N, R2E of the 5th P.M., in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Dubuque Regional Airport Entrance Road Reconstruction Project- Acceptance
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Dubuque Regional Airport Entrance
Road Reconstru~on Project in the final contract amount of $183,500.40.
RESOLUTION//7~-~ Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION//~ '~-~ Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Fiscal Year 2002 Annual Action Plan - Amendment ~3
City Manager recommending approval of an amendment to the Cib/s Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2002 Annual Action Plan to provide
additional funding for the Grand Opera House to create an accessible restroom.
RESOLUTION//~/-~2~-~'Approving Amendment 3 to the Fiscal Year 2002
(Program Year 2001) Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant
funds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Iowa Community Cultural Grant Program
Communication of City Manager to the Iowa Community Cultural Grant Program in
support of the Grand Opera House's application for an Iowa Community Cultural Grant.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Communication from the Federal Emergency Management Agency regarding the City's
application for permits from the Corps of Engineers related to work in the Ice Harbor
area.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Aquila, Inc. I Peoples Natural Gas
Communication from Marv Oppedal, Director of Community Relations for Aquila, Inc.,
advising that the name of Peoples Natural Gas/Energy One has changed to Aquila, Inc.,
effective March 18, 2002.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Wireless Data Transmission System Upgrade
City Manager recommending the approval of Racom Parallel Decode System for
upgrading the wireless data transmission system used in conjunction with the patrol unit
computers to transmit data to and from the marked patrol vehicles.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Business Licenses
RESOLUTION /<~-~--~Granting the issuance of a license to sell Cigarettes and
Cigarette Papers within the City to MNA Food Mart
RESOLUTION ,/~/-~::2,=.~_.~ Granting issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit to
DubuqueFest and a Class "C" Beer Permit to MNA Food Mart
RESOLUTION J~--~-~ Granting issuance of a Class "A" (Club) Liquor License
to Dubuque Moose Lodge #355; and a Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to Marco's, The
Busted Lift, Tugboat Willys and West Dubuque Tap
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
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Carmel Drive - Request to Vacate
Proof of publication on notice of headng and City Manager recommending the disposal
of a portion of Carmel Drive to the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
RESOLUTION /~--~,~-~ Disposing of City interest in Lot 5A of Carmel Heights,
Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Downtown Urban Renewal District ~ '
Proof of publication on notice of headng and City Manager recommending adoption of
an amended and restated Urban Renewal Plan for the Downtown Urban Renewal
Distdct to support reinvestment efforts in the Upper Main area and expansion of the tax
increment financing area boundaries for the Downtown Urban Renewal District.
Communication from the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission supporting the
Amended and Restated Downtown Urban Renewal District.
RESOLUTION ~,~'~'~--,Approving the amended and restated Urban Renewal Plan
for the Downtown Dubuque Urban Renewal Distdct
ORDINANCE~'~,~.--~/ Amending Ordinance No. 30-82, providing that general
property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the
amended and restated Downtown Dubuque 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 amended and restated Urban Renewal Plan for the
Downtown Dubuque Urban Renewal Distdct
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Motion B; Motion A
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Chicago Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Connection Fees
Proof of publication on notice of hearing and City Manager recommending adoption of
the connection fees for the Chicago Street sanitary sewer extension project.
ORDINANCE ,~7~-~ Establishing a schedule of sewer connection fees for the
connection of property to the Chicago Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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Oak Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Connection Fees
Proof of publication on notice of hearing and City Manager recommending adoption of
the connection fees for the Oak Street sanitary sewer extension project.
ORDINANCE ~-~.~ Establishing a schedule of sewer connection fees for the
connection of property to the Oak Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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Miller-Riverview Park Campsite Rewiring Project
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 Miller-Riverview Park Campsite Rewidng Project to Beichler Electric in the
Adopting plans and specifications for the project
Awarding contract to Beichler Electric ,/]'
amount of $66,549.69.
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Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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Fengler Street Bridge Construction Project
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 Fengler Street Bridge Construction Project to Taylor Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $1,156,824.81
RESOLUTION/~ Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION/7// Awarding contract to Taylor Construction, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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Chavenelle Drive Extension Project
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 Chavenelle Drive Extension Project to Portzen Construction, Inc., in the amount
of $538,208.43.
RESOLUTION J~-~-~Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION ~.~_~' -~- Awarding contract to Pot[zen Construction
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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REINSTATE THE RULES
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
1. Five Flags Arena - Paint Ceiling and Walls - Initiate - May 6, 2002
2. John F. Kennedy Road Reconstruction - April 15 (Plans and Specs) and May 6,
2002 (Assessments)
3. City Hall Remodeling Project (First Floor Ceiling) - May 6, 2002
4. Amended and Restated Garfield Place Urban Revitalization Area Plan - May 6,
2002
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Five Flags Arena - Paint Ceiling and Walls - Initiate
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Five Flags Arena -
Paint Ceiling and Walls Project and setting a public hearing for May 6, 2002.
RESOLUTION/~/~Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION .///~-~ Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION J~~ Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
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John F. Kennedy Road Reconstruction Project- Initiate
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the John F. Kennedy
Road Reconstruction ProJect and setting public hearings for April 19, 2002 on the plans
and specifications and for May 6, 2002 on the Resolution of Necessity.
RESOLUTION//./~.~-'~Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION J/~- ~Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION/'y~2.~ of Necessity
RESOLUTION ~:~'~'~ Fixing date of hearing on Resolution of Necessity
RESOLUTION ~/~,~7~- Approving preliminary schedule of assessments
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
4/19/02 and 5~6~02
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City Hall Remodeling Project (Fimt Floor Ceiling) - Initiate
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the City Hall
Remodeling Project (First Floor Ceiling) and setting a public hearing for May 6, 2002.
RESOLUTION ~:~'~'&~-~Oreliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION ~'~,~ Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION_/~//~' Ordedng bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
5/6/02
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Amended and Restated Garfield Place Urban Revitalization Area Plan
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for May 6, 2002 to consider an
amended and restated Garfield Place Urban Revitalization Area P~an that would add an
adjoining lot to allow propen"y tax exemption for a proposed single-room occupancy
(SRO) facility at 513 Garfield Avenue and extend the duration of the p;an.
RESOLUTIO~ Setting a public hearing on a proposal to amend City of
Dubuque Ordinance 82-00 establishing the Garfield Place Urban Revitalization Area as
an Urban Revitalization Area pursuant to Chapter 404 of the Code of Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
5~6~02
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.
Motion to go into closed session at '~'~/~
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CLOSED SESSION
Property Acquisition - Chapter 21.5(1)(j) 2001 Code of Iowa
Motion to adjourn at
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