6 17 02 Agenda with icons CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2002
5:00 P.M. - DINNER - LIBRARY ROTUNDA
5;30 P,M. - SPECIAL MEETING - OWNER OCCUPIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING
6:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING
LIBRARY AUDITORIUM
INVOCATION
Reverend Merlin Schlichting, Pastor, St. Peter Lutheran Church
CONSENT ITEMS (See Pages 6-10)
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.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council to express their desire to serve on the following
Boards/Commissions:
Long Range Advisory Commission (Two 3-years terms to expire 7/1/05 - terms of
Portzen and Rusk):
Applicants: Michael E. Portzen, David Rusk
Park and Recreation Commission (Two 3-year terms to expire 6~30~05 - terms of
BIocklinger and Schrobilgen):
Applicants: Robert J. Blocker, Tom Blocklinger, E~anita L. Galdick, Tom Schrobilgen
Zoning Advisory Commission (Three 3-year terms to expire 7/1/05 - terms of Christ,
Schlitz, Smith):
Applicants: Martha E. Christ, Ferd Nesler, Richard J. Schiltz, ROn Smith
Zoning Board of Adjustment (One 5-year term to expire 3~25~07 - term of Beeler)
Applicant: William J. Felderman
Appointments to the following Commissions:
Electrical Code Board (Five 3-year terms/Five vacancies)
Applicants: James Dixon, Dan Hammel, Kevin Pfohl, David A, Pregler, Elaine L; Reiss
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission (One 1-year youth term)
Applicant: Michael Hirsch
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SUSPEND THE RULES
1. University of Dubuque - Request to Rezone
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located on the
north side of U.S. Highway 20, 300 feet east of Devon Drive from PC Planned
Cemmercial District te ID Institutional District te attew~onstruction ora new soccer field
and parking lot and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located north of
Dodge Street between Devon Drive and Collins Street from PUD Planned Unit
Development District with a PC Planned Commercial Designation to ID Institutional
District and approving an amended Conceptual Development Plan for the University of
Dubuque
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Randy Davis - 840 Roosevelt Street - Request to Rezone (Tabled on 4/'15~02)
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property located at 840
Roosevelt Street from R-1 Single Family Residential District to CS Commercial Service
and Wholesale District at the request of Randy Davis and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending denial.
ORDINANCE Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying property located at 840 Roosevelt Street from R-1
Single Family Residential Distdct to CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District
Suggested Disposition: Remove from Table; Receive and File; Concur with
Denial o..[r Motion B; Motion A
South Fork Sanitary Sewer. Phase III Connection Fees
Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider an ordinance to establish the South
Fork Sanitary Sewer Project - Phase III schedule of connection fees and City Manager
recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Establishing a schedule of sewer connection fees for the connection of
property to the South Fork Sanitary Sewer Project - Phase III
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Cable Franchise Lease Extension
Proof of publication on notice of hearing and City Manager recommending that the
existing cable services franchise and an existing hub site lease agreement with
MCClowa, L.L.C. be extended to September 30, 2002.
ORDINANCE Extending the term of the existing cable franchise agreement and hub site
lease of MCClowa, L.L.C. to September 30, 2002
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
Dubuque County Historical Society
Proof of publication on notice of hearing and City Manager recommending approval of
the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the
Dubuque County Historical Society.
RESOLUTION Disposing of an interest in real property by First Amendment to Lease
Agreementwith the DubuqueCounty Historical Society
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Woodward Museum Renovations 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 three of the
six components for the Woodward Museum Renovations Project and that the remaining
three components be rejected.
RESOLUTION Adopting plans and specifications for the project
RESOLUTION Awarding contract to Renaissance Restoration, Inc., Rafoth Sheet Metal,
Inc., and Simplex Grinnell, Inc.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
REINSTATE THE RULES
ACTIONITEMS
Penalties for Tobacco Permit Holders
Council consideration of assessing civil penalties against nine tobacco permit holders,
and the appeals against the LiquOr Depot and McCann's IOCO to be tabled pending
legal action.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Assess Penalties; Table Two Appeals
45 West 13th Street - Request for Demolition Permit
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of a request from Dubuque
Bank and Trust to demolish a structure located at 45 WeSt 13th Street to provide parking
for the planned rehabilitation of the Bell Block and Zieprrecht Buildings (former Walsh
Store).
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the structure
located at 45 West 13th Street does not possess architectural or historical attributes that
would qualify it for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Demolition
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3. 1300 - 1322 Iowa Street - Request for Demolition Permit
Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of a request from Dubuque
tBoan~and 3'rustto demolish a structure located at 1300- 1322 .rowa Street (True Value)
provide parking for the planned rehabilitation of the Bell Block and Zieprrecht
Buildings (former Walsh Store).
Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa advising that the structure
located at 1300 - 1322 Iowa Street does not possess architectural or historical
attributes that would qualify it for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve Demolition
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Transmission Pole Relocation
City Manager recommending approval of the relocation of a major lattice structure
transmission pole to thirty feet north of its current location in the Port of Dubuque to
allow construction of the Bell Street Extension and the reconstruction of Pine Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Communication from the Convention and Visitors Bureau requesting that a second City
Council Member be appointed to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointment
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
2002 Curb Ramp Installation - CDBG Project I
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the 2002 Curb Ramp
Installation - CDBG Project I and setting a public hearing for July 15, 2002.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/15/02
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2002 Maintenance Dredging Project, Ice Harbor Flood Control Gate Structure
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Ice Harbor Flood
Control Gate Structure - 2002 Maintenance Dredging Project and setting a public
hearing for July 15, 2002.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Fi×in~ date of~hearing on p]~n~ ~fid~pecification§
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/15/02
Heritage Trail Extension Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Heritage Trail
Extension Project and setting a public hearing on the plans and specifications for July
15, 2002,
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/15/02
Bell Street and Fifth Street Construction Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Bell Street and
Fifth Street Construction Project and setting a public hearing for July 15, 2002.
RESOLUTION Preliminary 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
7/15/O2
Jackson Street and West Locust Street Resurfacing Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Jackson Street and
West Locust Street Resurfacing Project and setting a public hearing for July 15, 2002.
RESOLUTION Preliminary approval of plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
RESOLUTION Ordering bids
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions; Public Hearing
7/15/02
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Sale of City Lots - Napier Street
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for July 1, 2002 to consider a
request from Robed J. Cartmill and Glenn and Georgia Bankson to purchase Lots 138
and 139 of Mechanic's Addition on the north side of Napier Street.
RESOLUTION of Intent to dispose of City interest in Lots 138 and 139 of Mechanic's
Addition
RESOLUTION Approving a plat of easement for storm and sanitary sewers across Lot
138 and Lot 139 of Mechanic's Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
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CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes Submitted
City Council of 6/3 and 6/10; Civil Service of 5/8; Electrical Code Board of 5/20; Historic
Preservation Commission of 5/16; Mechanical Board of 5/23; Park and Recreation
Commission of 5/14; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 5/23
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings for May 6 and 20, 2002; and List of
Claims and Summary of Revenues for month ending April 30, 2002.
Finance Director submitting the City of Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending
May 31, 2002.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
Notice of Claims/Suits
Robert Clement in estimated amount of $145.03 for vehicle damage; Cottingham and
Butler in estimated amount of $89.95 for vehicle damage; Jason Duehr in estimated
amount of $3,600 for vehicle damage; Nell Kelley in estimated amount of $10,000 for
property damage; Nell Nelson in estimated amount of $15,000 for personal injury;
Dubuque Bank and Trust vs. Richard White, City of Dubuque, Housing Services
Department, Dupaco Community Credit Union, Appliance Furniture Rent All and State
of Iowa
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:
Cottingham and Butler (for Jeanne Heinzelman) for personal injury; Jason Duehr for
vehicle damage; and Nell E. Kelley for property damage.
Corporation Counsel recommending settlement of the claim of Madssa Schultz in the
amount of $511.40 for vehicle damage and directing the Finance Director to issue
payment.
Corporation Counsel recommending that the claim of Cindy Frommelt for vehicle
damage be forwarded to Portzen Construction.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur; Finance Director to Issue
Check
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Citizen Communications
a) Communication from Brian J, Kane expressing appreciation for the City's efforts in
controlling storm water in the Admiral Street area.
b) Communication from a north-end citizen regarding street repair projects in the City.
c) Communication fromMary Sack, 1700 Key Way Ddve, regarding the intersection of
Keyway and Pennsylvania.
d) Communication from Ken Kringle, Bluff Street Neighborhood President, requesting
permission to install ornamental historic lighting between First, Second and Bluff Streets
(drawing included as hard copy).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Manager
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the positions of Medical Officer
and Police Officer.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Make a Matter of Record
895 West 32nd Street - Acceptance of Deed
Corporation Counsel recommending that the City accept the deed for property located
at 895 West 32nd for the West 32nd Street Detention Basin Improvement Project.
RESOLUTION Accepting the deed to certain real estate in Dubuque County, Iowa from
Karen E. Maury
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Tobacco Compliance - Cops in Shops
City Manager recommending approval of a 28E Agreement between the Police
Department and the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division for the Cops in Shops program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Action Plan
City Manager recommending approval of a proposed change to the City's Community
Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Action Plan to provide additional
funding for the Washington Neighborhood Tool Library.
RESOLUTION Approving Amendment #1 to the Fiscal Year 2003 (Program Year 2002)
Annuat Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Funds
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Purchase of Service Agreement - Operation: New View Community Action
Agency for Washington Neighborhood Tool Library
City Manager recommending approval of a Pumhase of Service Agreement with
Operation: New View Community Action Agency for operation of the Washington
Neighborhood Tool Library.
Suggested Disposifiom Receive andFile; Approve
Vista Heights 2nd Addition - Final Plat
Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat of Vista Heights
2nd Addition in Dubuque County as requested by Frank and Marilyn Ehrlich and Donald
Skeiton.
RESOLUTION Approving the final plat of Vista Heights 2nd Addition in Dubuque County,
Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Harbor View Place - Certificate of Completion
City Manager recommending issuance of a Certificate of Completion to Harbor View
DeYelopment LLC, the Developer of the Harbor View Place Project at 300 Main Street.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Request for Qualifications - Brewery Property
City Manager recommending approval of the issuance of a Request for Qualifications to
solicit qualified developers or development teams for the redevelopment of the former
Dubuque Star Brewery Building in the Port of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
Bell and Fifth Streets - Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement between the City of Dubuque
and the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for financial assistance relating to
the construction, landscaping, and amenities of Bell Street and Fifth Street.
RESOLUTION Approving the agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa
Department of Transportation for the Bell Street and Fifth Street Construction
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
Jackson and Locust Streets - Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement between the City of Dubuque
and the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for financial assistance relating to
the resurfacing of Jackson Street and West Locust Street.
RESOLUTION Approving the agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa
Department of Transportation for the Jackson Street and West Locust Street resurfacing
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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14. 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Application
City Manager recommending approval of the 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
15.
City of Dubuque Representation
Communication from Corporation Counsel regarding the issue of conflict of interest and
the City's legal representation.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Direction
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Iowa Utilities Board
Communication of City Manager Michael C. Van Milligen to the Iowa Utilities Board
regarding the electric rate increase request of Interstate Power and Light Company
(Alliant Energy Company).
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
17.
City Manager Employment Agreement
Submittal of the Tenth Amendment to the City Manager's Employment Agreement for
approval.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
18.
Dubuque County Historical Society
Communication from the Dubuque County Historical Society requesting that the City
sponsor a grant application to the National Scenic Byways Program in the amount of
$475,500 to improve the exhibits at the Fred W. Woodward Riverboat Museum.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Aquila
Communication from Marvin Oppedal, Director of Community Relations for Aquila,
advising of a rate increase request filed on June 3, 2002 with the Iowa Utilities Board.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
20.
Business Licenses
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of eight renewal permits to sell cigarettes and
cigarette papers within the City
RESOLUTION Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit to Pizza Hut (2075
John F. Kennedy Road and 320 East 20th Street); Class "C" Beer Permit to Kwik Stop
Food Mart (1401 Central); and Class "B" Special Event 5-Day Event Permit to Dubuque
Jaycees
RESOLUTION Granting issuance of a Class "C' Beer/Liquor License to Fischer Lanes,
B'Z Dart Inn, Paul's Tavern, American Legion #6, and Knicker's Saloon; and Class "B"
Wine Permit to Ooh La La
Suggested Disposition: Adopt Resolutions
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 cleady. 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.
Jeanne F. Schneider
June 13, 2002
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