Minutes Council 9 3 02CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
City Council, Regular Session, September 3, 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 Deacon Dave McGhee of Nativity Catholic Church.
Mayor Duggan swore in Council Member Roy D. Buol as Mayor Pro-Tem.
Proclamations: Regional Dragon Boat Festival Days (September 6, 7, and 8, 2002) received by
Sue Hamilton; Always Remember 9-11 Day (September 11, 2002); Alzheimer’s Association
Memory Walk Awareness Day (September 14, 2002) received by Diane Brondyke; Awareness Day
for A-T (September 14, 2002) received by Linda, Tony, Joel, and Rebecca Harvey.
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes Submitted: Cable TV Regulatory Commission of 8/14; City Council of 8/19 and 8/27;
Downtown Planning Committee of 8/12; Electrical Code Board of 8/19; Historic Preservation
Commission of 8/13 and 8/14; Long Range Planning Advisory Commission of 8/21; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 8/14; Zoning Board of Adjustment of 8/22, upon motion received and filed.
Proof of publication of City Council Proceedings of 8/5/02; proof of publication of List of Claims and
Summary of Revenues for the month ending June 30, 2002, upon motion received and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Lois Link vs. City of Dubuque; James Van Vors vs. Pamela B. Arensdorf
and City of Dubuque, upon motion referred to the Legal Staff for investigation and report.
Citizen Communications: (a) Angela C. Simon regarding the closure of Main Street in preparation
for the All That Jazz Festival on August 16, 2002, upon motion received and filed and referred to the
City Manager; (b) Kelly Sullivan Soley regarding outdoor cafes, Town Clock Plaza, and support for
the arts; upon motion received and filed and referred to the City Manager; (c) Sharon Culpepper
regarding north end drainage, upon motion received and filed and referred to the City Manager; (d)
Katherine Kelley regarding maintenance of the retaining wall on the north side of Hamilton Street,
upon motion received and filed and referred to the City Manager; (e) Karen M. Kuhle regarding the
recent eight inch rainstorm of August 21 and City Manager submitting a response to correspondence
from Karen M. Kuhle, upon motion received and filed.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: David B. Czarnecki submitting his resignation
from the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission, upon motion received and filed and
accepted resignation.
Legal Department Intern: Communication from Crenna Brumwell thanking the City Council for the
opportunity to work in the Legal Services Department as an intern, upon motion received and filed.
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Architectural Guidelines for Historic Structures: Historic Preservation Commission recommending
Council approval of revisions to the City’s Architectural Guidelines for Historic Structures which the
City Council adopted on March 20, 2002, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
Lead Paint Training Instruction Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a Lead Paint
Training Instruction Agreement with Tucker Enterprises LLC to perform training under the lead
hazard reduction program, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Special Events Grant Program: City Manager recommending approval of revised criteria for a
Special Events Grant Program for events held on public right-of-way that require insurance, upon
motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Iowa Department of Public Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Funding and Agreement with the
Visiting Nurse Association: City Manager recommending approval of a contract with the Iowa
Department of Public Health for continued funding of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Program (CLPPP) and a renewed agreement with the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association for
services related to the CLPPP, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution
No. 437-02 Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign a contract with the Iowa Department
of Public Health and an agreement with the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Jackson Street and West Locust Street Resurfacing Project: City Manager recommending award of
the contract for the Jackson Street and West Locust Street Resurfacing Project to River City Paving,
upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 438-02 Awarding contract to
River City Paving. Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
High Bluff Sanitary Sewer Project – Acceptance: City Manager recommending acceptance of the
High Bluff Sanitary Sewer Project as completed by Drew Cook & Sons Excavating, Inc. in the final
contract amount of $126,846.09, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution
No. 439-02 Accepting improvement and Resolution No. 440-02 Establishing final contract amount.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Rental Agreement with Dubuque Hockey, Inc.: City Manager recommending approval of an
agreement with Dubuque Hockey, Inc. (Thunderbirds) for use of the Five Flags Center for the 2002 -
2003 season, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
FONSI/Final Section 4(f) Statement – U.S. 20 Across the Mississippi River: The “Finding of No
Significant Impact” (FONSI) and Final Section 4(f) Statement for the capacity improvement of U.S. 20
across the Mississippi River is available for review in the Public Works Director’s office, upon motion
received and filed.
EDA Application: City Manager recommending approval of an application to the Economic
Development Administration (EDA) for a $1.75 million grant for the acquisition and relocation of the
Adams Company, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 441-02
Authorizing the filing of an application to the Economic Development Administration. Seconded by
Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
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Right-of-Way Encroachment – Bricktown: City Manager recommending approval of a request from
The Cooper Company - Bricktown to install a three-foot tall decorative wall on the public right-of-way
at Third and Locust Streets, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Business License Refunds: Sumbal Corporation requesting a refund of their Class “C” Beer Permit
in the amount of $56.25, upon motion received and filed and approved refund. Dennis Murray,
Galaxies, requesting a refund of their Cigarette License in the amount of $75.00, upon motion
received and filed and approved refund.
Business Licenses: Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 442-02 Granting the issuance of a
Class “C” Beer Permit to Family Mart and Five Point Mart and Resolution No. 443-02 Granting the
issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Players Sorts Bar. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
Ice Harbor West Road/Trail Project: City Manager recommending that the receipt of bids date for
the Ice Harbor West Road and Trail Project be changed from September 5, 2002 to September 10,
2002 and that Resolution No. 415-02 Ordering bids be rescinded, upon motion received and filed
and approved recommendation. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 444-02 Ordering bids.
Seconded by Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Applicants are invited to address the Council regarding their desire to serve on the following
Commissions:
Airport Commission (One 4-year term to expire 9/14/06). Applicants:Steven R. Accinelli, Evan W.
Fleisher. Mr. Accinelli spoke requesting consideration for appointment. Mr. Fleisher had conveyed
he was unable to be in attendance.
Environmental Stewardship Commission (Two 3-year terms to expire 10/1/05); Applicant: William
L. Niemann. No one spoke.
Housing Commission (Two 3-year terms to expire 8/17/05); Applicant: Thomas P. Swift, II. No one
spoke.
TV Cable Regulatory Commission (One 3-year vacant term through 6/30/04). Applicant: Kevin
Nekvinda. Mr. Nekvinda spoke requesting consideration for appointment.
TV Cable Community Teleprogramming Commission (Two 3-year terms to expire 6/30/05 and two
vacant 3-year terms through 6/30/03). Applicant: Carol Hoverman, OSF. No one spoke.
Appointments to the following Commissions:
Historic Preservation Commission (Three 3-year unexpired terms); Applicant: Christopher R.
Scheopner (Cathedral District). Upon motion Mr. Scheopner appointed to the unexpired three year
term to expire 7/1/03 representing the Cathedral District.
Housing Commission (Three 3-year terms to expire 8/17/05): Applicant: Floyd Schneider (also on
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission). Upon motion Mr. Schneider not appointed as he is on
the Long Range Planning Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended to allow anyone present to speak.
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Raven Oaks – Request to Vacate: Proof of publication on notice of hearing and City Manager
recommending approval of the request of Joseph C. Weis, Arbor Glen Limited Partnership, for the
vacation of the proposed extension of Raven Oaks Drive to allow them to proceed with their
development at the end of Raven Oaks, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 65-02
Vacating the portion of Raven Oaks Drive platted in Oak Brook Development, 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
Buol. Motion carried 7-0. Markham moved adoption of Resolution No. 445-02 Disposing of City
interest in Lot A of Oak Brook Development, Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
Hughes Court – Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning
property located at 3197 Hughes Court from AG Agricultural District to LI Light Industrial District at
the request of Schneider Land Surveying/Kevin Kirpes and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval, upon motion received and filed.
Robert Kirpes, 419 Winona St., spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning.
Ordinance No. 66-02 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at the end of Hughes Court
from AG Agricultural District to LI Light Industrial District, 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.
3925 Dodge Street – Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider
rezoning property located at 3925 Dodge Street from C-3 General Commercial District to PC
Planned Commercial District at the request of Tom Luksetich / Luksetich and Smith, LLC and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval, upon motion received and filed.
Tom Luksetich, 2744 Linda Ct., spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning.
Ordinance No. 67-02 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at the northwest corner of U.S.
Highway 20 and North Crescent Ridge from C-3 General Commercial District to PUD Planned Unit
Development District with PC Planned Commercial District designation and adopting a conceptual
development plan, 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 Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Sunny Slope Drive – Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider
rezoning property located at 2193/2195 and 2197/2199 Sunny Slope Drive (southwest corner of
Camelot Drive and Sunny Slope Drive) from R-4 Multi-Family Residential District to R-3 Moderate
Density Residential District at the request of Ken Moore and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval, upon motion received and filed.
Ken Moore, 816 Vine St., Maquoketa, IA spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning.
Ordinance No. 68-02 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at the southwest corner of Sunny
Slope Drive and Camelot Drive from R-4 Multi-Family Residential District to R-3 Moderate Density
Multi-Family Residential District, 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
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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.
Rhomberg Avenue – Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider
rezoning property located at 2701, 2705 and 2711 Rhomberg Avenue from R-1 Single Family
Residential District to CR Commercial Recreation District and CS Commercial Service and
Wholesale District at the request of the City of Dubuque and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 69-02 Amending
Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by reclassifying
hereinafter described property located at the end of Rhomberg Avenue from R-1 Single Family
Residential District to CS Commercial Service and Wholesale District and CR Commercial
Recreation District, with conditions, 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 Connors. Motion carried 7-0.
Zoning Ordinance – Text Amendment: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a text
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance by removing the provision that states no accessory building
shall exceed one floor level at the request of the City of Dubuque and Zoning Advisory Commission
recommending approval, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 70-02 Amending Section 4-
1.1(C) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by removing the
provision that states no accessory building shall exceed one (1) floor level, presented and read.
Cline 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.
Flora Pool Painting 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 Flora Pool Painting Project to Fred Jackson Tuckpointing, upon motion received and filed.
Cline moved adoption of Resolution No. 446-02 Adopting plans and specifications for the project;
and Resolution No. 447-02 Awarding contract to Fred Jackson Tuckpointing. Seconded by
Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
West Locust Storm Sewer Improvements: 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 West Locust Storm Sewer Improvement Project to Connolly Construction, upon
motion received and filed. Markham moved adoption of Resolution No. 448-02 Adopting plans and
specifications for the project and Resolution No. 449-02 Awarding contract to Connolly Construction.
Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Hotel Conference Center Parking Lots and Fifth Street 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 Hotel Conference Center Parking Lots and
Fifth Street Construction Project to Portzen Construction, Inc., upon motion received and filed. Cline
moved adoption of Resolution No. 450-02 Adopting plans and specifications for the project and
Resolution No. 451-02 Awarding contract to Portzen Construction, Inc. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
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Education and Conference Center – Bid Package #3: 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 Education and Conference Center – Bid Package #3
Project to J.P. Cullen and Sons, Inc., upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of
Resolution No. 452-02 Adopting plans and specifications for the project and Resolution No. 453-02
Awarding contract to J.P. Cullen and Sons, Inc. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Request for Proposals – Dubuque Star Brewery Building: City Manager requesting authorization to
invite The Alexander Company team and the Platinum Hospitality team to respond to a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for redevelopment of the former Dubuque Star Brewery Building, upon motion
received and filed. Fran Henkels, Dubuque Star Brewing Company, addressed the Council and
requested that the Company be allowed to respond to the Request for Proposals for the project.
Buol moved to approve the recommendation and that Dubuque Star Brewing Company also be
invited to submit a response to the Request for Proposed. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried
7-0.
Residential Parking Permit District – Green Street and Avoca Street: City Manager recommending
that a petition to establish a Residential Parking Permit District in the Senior High School area be
denied as none of the through streets included in the petition reached the necessary parking
occupancy level, presented and read. Nicholson moved to table this matter for six weeks and do
another traffic study and count. Seconded by Cline. Motion failed due to the following vote: Yeas—
Nicholson, Cline. Nays—Connors, Duggan, Markham, Michalski, Buol. Markham moved to receive
and file and approve the recommendation to deny. Seconded by Buol. Motion carried 7-0.
John F. Kennedy Road – Removal of “No Parking” Restriction: City Manager recommending that
the current parking restriction on John F. Kennedy Road be amended to allow parking from 230 feet
north of Spring Valley Road to 360 feet south of the Northwest Arterial, upon motion received and
filed. An Ordinance Amending Section 32-262 (d) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances,
prohibiting parking on designated streets or portions thereof by deleting portions of John F. Kennedy
Road, 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. Vote on the motion was as follows: Yeas—Buol, Cline, Connors, Duggan,
Markham. Nays—Michalski, Nicholson. Motion failed due to lack of ¾ vote. Buol moved that this be
considered the first reading of the Ordinance. Seconded by Markham. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas—Buol, Cline, Connors, Duggan, Markham. Nays—Michalski, Nicholson.
Alternate Side Street Parking Ordinance: City Manager recommending approval of changes to
Section 32-285 of the Code of Ordinance to allow the City Manager the discretion of establishing
parking restriction hours in the Alternate Side Street Parking District designated by the City Council,
upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 71-02 Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Section 32-285 Alternate Side Street Parking by establishing an Alternate Side Street
Parking District and authorizing the City Manager to establish time restrictions for parking in the
district, 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
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finally passed be suspended and further moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance.
Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Historic District Public Improvement Program: City Manager and Historic Preservation Commission
recommending approval of the Historic District Public Improvement Program guidelines providing
matching grants on a competitive basis to neighborhood associations and neighborhood groups for
streetscape improvements in the City’s five historic districts, upon motion received and filed and
approved recommendation.
Dubuque County’s Proposed Land Development Plan and Map: Long Range Planning Commission
submitting comments on Dubuque County’s proposed land development plan and map and
recommending City Council approval of the Commission’s recommendations, presented and read.
Buol moved that the communication be received and filed and approved recommendation.
Seconded by Nicholson. No vote taken on the motion. Michalski then moved to table this and go
back to the County and share concerns. Seconded by Markham. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas—Cline, Connors, Duggan, Markham, Michalski. Nays—Buol, Nicholson.
Homeownership Assistance Funds: City Manager recommending sponsorship of an application
for $250,000 to the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) for Affordable Housing Program funds to assist
income-qualifying families to purchase a home, upon motion received and filed. Cline moved
adoption of Resolution No. 454-02 Authorizing sponsorship of an application to the Federal Home
Loan Bank of Des Moines for Affordable Housing Program funds. Seconded by Michalski. Motion
carried 7-0.
FLYDBQ Campaign: City Manager recommending approval of a request from the Airport
Commission for funding in the amount of $35,000 for the FLYDBQ Campaign, upon motion received
and filed and approved.
National League of Cities: Request from the National League of Cities for appointment of a Voting
Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate for the National League of Cities Annual Business Meeting
on Saturday, December 7, 2002, upon motion designated Council Member Nicholson as the delegate
with Council Member Buol as Alternate Delegate.
Code of Ordinance Review: City Manager requesting Council direction regarding the process to be
used for updating the City’s Code of Ordinances, upon motion received and filed and directed that
monthly reports be made, highlighting the summary of changes.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Vacating Petition – Kimball Street: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for
September 16, 2002 to consider a request from Michael Schmalz to vacate a part of Kimball Street
west of Rhomberg Avenue, upon motion received and filed and set for Public Hearing on 9/16/02 at
6:30 P.M. in the public library auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice in the manner
prescribed by law. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 455-02 Approving plat of proposed
vacated part of Kimball Street west of Rhomberg Avenue. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-
0. Ordinance No. 72-02 Vacating a part of Kimball Street west of Rhomberg Avenue, presented and
read. Michalski 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
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suspended and further moved final consideration and passage of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Sale of Property Along Rhomberg Avenue: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be
set for September 16, 2002 to consider a request from Clint Johnson, John Duccini, and Michael
Schmalz to purchase property along Rhomberg Avenue, upon motion received and filed. Michalski
moved adoption of Resolution No. 456-02 of Intent to dispose of City interest in Lot 31A of Eagle
Point, Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3 of Eagle Point No. 2, Dubuque, Iowa and further set it for Public
Hearing on 9/16/02 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public library auditorium and that
the City Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by Markham. Motion
carried 7-0.
Old Mill Road – Vacating Request: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for
September 16, 2002 to consider a request from David S. Hartig, Jr., for the vacating of a portion of
Old Mill Road, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 457-02
Approving plat of proposed vacated Old Mill Road. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Ordinance No. 73-02 Vacating a portion of Old Mill Road, presented and read. Michalski 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. Motion carried
7-0. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 458-02 of Intent to dispose of City interest in Lot
A of Old Mill Place in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa and further set this for Public
Hearing on 9/16/02 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public library auditorium and that
the City Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by Markham. Motion
carried 7-0.
Alley Between Iowa Street and Central Avenue – Request to Vacate: City Manager recommending
that a public hearing be set for September 16, 2002 to consider a request from Dubuque Bank and
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Trust to vacate the alley between Iowa Street and Central Avenue from 13 Street to 14 Street and
to establish the purchase price, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of
Resolution No. 459-02 Approving plat of proposed vacated alley between Iowa Street and Central
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Avenue from 13 Street to 14 Street. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0. Ordinance No.
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74-02 Vacating the alley between Iowa Street and Central Avenue from 13 Street to 14 Street,
presented and read. Michalski 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. Motion carried 7-0. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 460-02 of
Intent to dispose of City interest in City Lot 449A Dubuque, Iowa and further set this for Public
Hearing on 9/16/02 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public library auditorium and that
the City Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by Markham. Motion
carried 7-0.
Proposed Land Use Map: Long Range Planning Advisory Commission recommending that the City
Council set a public hearing for September 16, 2002, to consider adoption of the proposed Land Use
Map to complete the update of the 1995 Comprehensive Plan, upon motion received and filed and
set this for Public Hearing on 9/16/02 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public library
auditorium and that the City Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by law.
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Mediacom Franchise Extension: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for
September 16, 2002 to consider an additional three-month lease extension of the existing Mediacom
cable franchise, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 461-02
of the City’s intent to grant a short-term extension of an existing cable services franchise and an
existing hub site lease to MCCIowa L.L.C. (Mediacom), and further set this for Public Hearing on
9/16/02 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public library auditorium and that the City
Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Flora Park Rest Room Project – Initiate: City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding
process for the Flora Park Rest Room Project and that a public hearing be set for October 7, 2002,
upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 462-02 Preliminary
approval of plans and specifications; Resolution No. 463-02 Fixing date of hearing on plans and
specifications for 10/7/02 at a meeting to commence 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. 464-02
Ordering bids. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Dubuque Girls’ Independent League Ballfield Fencing Project – Initiate: City Manager
recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Dubuque Girls’ Independent League Ballfield
Fencing Project (Riprow Valley) and that a public hearing be set for October 7, 2002. upon motion
received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 465-02 Preliminary approval of
plans and specifications; Resolution No. 466-02 Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications
for 10/7/02 at a meeting to commence 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. 467-02 Ordering bids.
Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
First Street and Main Street Lighting Project – Initiate: City Manager recommending initiation of the
bidding process for the First Street and Main Street Lighting Project and that a public hearing be set
for October 7, 2002, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No.
468-02 Preliminary approval of plans and specifications; Resolution No. 469-02 Fixing date of
hearing on plans and specifications for 10/7/02 at a meeting to commence 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. 470-02 Ordering bids. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
Port of Dubuque Phase #3 (Utilities) Project – Initiate: City Manager recommending initiation of the
bidding process for the Port of Dubuque Phase #3 (Utilities) Project and that a public hearing be set
for October 7, 2002, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No.
471-02 Preliminary approval of plans and specifications; Resolution No. 472-02 Fixing date of
hearing on plans and specifications for 10/7/02 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. 473-02 Ordering
bids. Seconded by Markham. Motion carried 7-0.
There being no further business, upon motion meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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