1 5 09 Clerk's Skeleton NotesCITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION, JANUARY 5, 2008
COUNCIL MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE HISTORIC FEDERAL BUILDING
PRESENT; MAYOR BUOL, COUNCIL MEMBERS BRAIG, CONNORS, JONES, LYNCH, RESNICK, VOETBERG
CITY MANAGER V,AN MILLIGEN; CITY ATTORNEY LINDAHL
ABSENT:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION: Reverend Nancy Bickel, First Congregational United Church of Christ
PROCLAMATIONS
Special Olym ics Iowa Duk~:Uque Winter Games Proclamation (January 12 -14, 2009)
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CONSENT ITEMS
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Minutes and Reports Submitted
City Council of 12/15; Civil Service Commission of 12/23; Park and Recreation
Commission of 12/9; Plumbing Board of 12/18
Proofs of publication of City Council Proceedings of December 1, 2008 (Regular and
Special Meeting)
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
2. Notice of Claims/Suits
Bonjour Estates for property damage; Gloria Kramer for vehicle damage; Timothy Wolfe
for personal injury; Debbie Kieffer for vehicle damage; French Quarter Estates, L.C. vs.
City of Dubuque for overcharging for water service; Jim David for property damage;
William Latham for personal injury; Noel F. Ploessl for vehicle damage.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Refer to City Attorney
City Attorney advising that the following claims have been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Timothy R.
Wolfe for personal injury; Debbie Kieffer for vehicle damage; Gloria Kramer for vehicle
damage
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Concur
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3. Worker's Compensation Claims Administrative Services Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of the agreement between the City of Dubuque
and Alternative Services Concepts (ASC) for services related to the administration of
the City's Worker's Compensation Program.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
4. Hempstead Safety Improvements -Crosswalks and Geometries Project
City Manager recommending that the Hempstead Safety Improvements -Crosswalks
and Geometries Project contract award to McDermott Excavating in the amount of
$83,403.51 be recorded in the official minutes of the City Council.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
5. 2008 Sidewalk Assessment Program
City Manager recommending approval of the levy of special assessments for the 2008
Sidewalk Inspection Program.
RESOLUTION ~~ ~ ~`° Adopting the final assessment schedule for the 2008
Sidewalk Assessment Program
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
6. Mayor Communication
Communication from Mayor Roy Buol to The Honorable Thomas Vilsack congratulating
him on his appointment by President-Elect Barack Obama as Secretary of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture and offering a suggestion on how to help revitalize rural
America.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Buol
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Jones
Lynch
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7. City of Epworth
Communication from Phillip W. Silker, Mayor of the City of Epworth, thanking the City of
Dubuque Fire Department for their assistance with a fire in the early morning hours of
December 7tn
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
8. 1000 Friends of Iowa
Two news releases announcing that the City of Dubuque HEART Program has received
the 1000 Friends of Iowa 2008 Best Development Award.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
9. Groveland Place Sanitary Sewer Reconstruction Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Groveland Place Sanitary Sewer
Reconstruction Project as completed by Arensdorf Excavating & Trucking in the final
contract amount of $46,884.14.
RESOLUTION ~- o-~~=~ Accepting the Groveland Place Sanitary Sewer
Reconstruction Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
10. John F. Kennedy Road and Kaufmann Avenue Storm Sewer Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the John F. Kennedy Road and Kaufmann
Avenue Storm Sewer Project as completed by McDermott Excavating in the final
contract amount of $70,278.16.
RESOLUTION "~~ `~ Accepting the John F. Kennedy Road-Kaufmann
Avenue Storm Sewer Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
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Connors
Jones
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Resnick
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11. Wawthorne Street -Sutton Pool Storm Sewer Extension Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Hawthorne Street -Sutton Pool Storm
Sewer Extension Project as completed by Drew Cook & Sons Excavating Co., Inc. of
Dubuque, Iowa, in the final contract amount of $41,286.40.
RESOLUTION ~ `° %~~ Accepting the Hawthorne Street -Sutton Pool Storm
Sewer Extension Project and authorizing the payment of the contract amount to the
contractor.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
12. Supervisory Training Agreement
City Manager recommending approval of an agreement with Dale Carnegie Training to
provide supervisory training for the City of Dubuque.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
13. Purchase of Property -1576 Maple Street
City Manager recommending approval of the purchase of a residential dwelling located
at 1576 Maple Street as part of the acquisition program associated with the Bee Branch
Creek Restoration Project.
RESOLUTION ` ~ -~/~ Approving the acquisition of real estate located at 1576
Maple Street in the City of Dubuque, Iowa
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution
14. Zoning Board of Adjustment Resignation
Resignation of William Gasper from the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Accept Resignation
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Five Flags HVAC and Promenade Roof Replacement Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Five Flags HVAC and Promenade Roof
Replacement Project as completed by Giese Sheet Metal in the final contract amount of
$711,126.00.
RESOLUTION ~=~~ ~'~~'~~ Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION ~3 `°~°~~~` Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
Veterans Memorial Park Rest Room Renovation Project
City Manager recommending acceptance of the Veterans Memorial Park Rest Room
Renovation Project as completed by Klauer Construction Company in the final contract
amount of $70,485.
RESOLUTION ~°~" - ~-°°~ :°°
Accepting improvement
RESOLUTION ~°'r'yi~ f'~ Approving final estimate
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
ACHIEVE Healthy Communities Grant
City Manager recommending approval of an application to the National Recreation and
Park Association to become an ACHIEVE Healthy Communities Demonstration Site
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
2008 Annual Tax Increment Financing Report
City Manager recommending approval of the 2008 Annual Tax Increment Financing
Report.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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19. Coalition for Supreme Court Appeal
City Manager recommending that the City join a coalition of communities to file a
certiorari petition in the United States Supreme Court asking the Court to review and
revise the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit which
upheld the Federal Communications Commission order preempting local authority over
cable franchising for new entrants.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
20. Signed Contracts
-- Chassis purchases for pumper in Fiscal Year 2010 CIP
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
21. Liquor License Applications
City Manager recommending approval of annual liquor license renewals as submitted.
RESOLUTION °~"' ~ Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Beer Permit to
UAW Local L#94; and a Class "C" Beer Permit to Clark of Dubuque
RESOLUTION ~,~.~°'r %~ Granting the issuance of a Class "B" Liquor License to
Champps; Class "C" Beer/Liquor License to The Lounge and Breezers Pub; Class "B"
Wine Permit to Dubuque Religious Center; and a Class "WBN" Native Wine Permit to
Hy-Vee Gas #2
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolutions
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ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
These agenda items are being scheduled for a future public hearing on the date
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1. Oak Grove Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Extension Project
City Manager recommending initiation of the public bidding process for the Oak Grove
Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Extension Project and that a public hearing be set for
January 20, 2009, to consider approval of the plans and specifications, form of contract
and estimated cost.
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RESOLUTION ~~~ ' ~~% Preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimated cost, setting date of public hearing and ordering bids for the
Oak Grove Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Extension Project
RESOLUTION ~°~°~~°~°..%~ Approving the plat, preliminary schedule of
assessments and estimate of total cost and setting date of public hearing on Resolution
of Necessity
RESOLUTION ~~' r°'~ of Necessity for the Oak Grove Sanitary Sewer and
Water Main Extension Project
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
1 /20/09
2. Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Action Plan
City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for February 19, 2009 to
consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Action Plan.
RESOLUTION ~ `° s Setting a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2010
(Program Year 2009) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Adopt Resolution; Public Hearing
2/19/09
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BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Board:
Housing Code Appeals hoard
Two 3-year terms through January 11, 2012 (Terms of Durley and Newman)
Applicants:
Fred Miller, 2462 Central Avenue
Paul Newman, 1895 Central Avenue, #3
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ACTT®N ITEMS
These are items where discussion is held by the City Council -public comments are not
allowed except as authorized by the Mayor.
Rlational Trust for hlistoric Preservation Memorandum of Understanding (M®U)
City Manager recommending approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the
National Trust for Historic Preservation for the City to participate in a Preservation
Green Lab demonstration project.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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2. Electrical Code Ordinance
City Manager recommending approval of a correction to a typographical error in the
Electrical Code Ordinance.
ORDINANCE "~%f Rescinding Ordinance No. 15-06 which contained
references to an incorrect section of Chapter 18 Electricity of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances and adopting a new ordinance which amends Chapter 18, Section 2 by
increasing the number of members, providing for regular and special meetings, and
amending and adding definitions
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
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Communication from Rick Dickinson, Executive Director of the Greater Dubuque
Development Corporation, requesting financial support for Dubuque Work's three-year
funding request.
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City Manager recommending approval of the City's 2009 Federal Legislative Priorities.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
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Communication from M. Thomas Stovall, Executive Director of Operation: New View
Community Action Agency, requesting that the City make appointments to the Board of
Directors at the first meeting in January 2009 (currently City Council Members Ric
Jones and David Resnick), and a representative appointed by the City Manager
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Communication from the Dubuque Racing Association Board of Directors requesting
appointment of representatives to the DRA Board of Directors for 2009 (currently Mayor
Roy D. Buol, Council Members Kevin Lynch and Ric Jones, and City Manager Michael
C. Van Milligen).
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Mayor and City Council appointments to various Boards and Commissions.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Council Appointments
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COUNCIL NIENIR REPORT
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.
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