9 16 02 Minutes of this meetingCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
OFFICIAL
City Council, Regular Session, September 16, 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 Council Member Michalski.
Proclamations: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (September 2002)
received by Denise Mead, Lynn Boffeli, and Lynn Uhall; Crop Walk Day in Dubuque (October 6,
2002) received by Marianne LoGuidice; and Trick or Treat Night (October 31, 2002).
CONSENT ITEMS
Minutes Submitted: Airport Commission of 8/26; City Council of 8/29 and 9/3; Civil Service
Commission of 7/30 and 8/20; Park and Recreation Commission of 8/13; Zoning Advisory
Commission of 9/4, upon motion received and filed.
Printed Council Proceedings for June and July, 2002, upon motion approved as printed.
Proofs of publication for City Council Proceedings of 8/19 and List of Claims and Summary of
Revenues for the month ending July 31, 2002, upon motion received and filed.
Finance Director submitting the City of Dubuque Financial Reports for the month ending August
31, 2002, upon motion received and filed.
Notice of Claims/Suits: Eric Sawvell for personal injury; Jerrell M. Vann for vehicle damage;
Myra K. and Stanley A. Woodman vs. City of Dubuque, Iowa and Dubuque County, upon motion
referred to the Legal Staff for investigation and report.
Corporation Counsel advising that the following claim has been referred to Public Entity Risk
Services of Iowa, the agent for the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool: Jerrell Vann for vehicle
damage, upon motion received and filed and concurred.
Citizen Communications:
Communication of Mark J. Sullivan expressing his appreciation to the City for the installation of
stop signs on Camelot Drive in Embassy West Subdivision, upon motion received and filed.
Communication from Karl Stieglitz, 533 Lowell Street, regarding the new refuse disposal
program, upon motion received and filed.
Housing Commission: John L. Henning submitting his resignation from the Housing Commission
effective immediately, upon motion received and filed.
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Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission: Communication from Arthur W. Sunleaf
advising the Council that he will not be seeking reappointment to the Environmental Stewardship
Advisory Commission, upon motion received and filed.
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER): City Manager
recommending approval of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved
adoption of Resolution No. 474-02 Authorizing the submission of a Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period commencing July 1, 2002 and
concluding June 30, 2002. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Designation of Agents to Execute Checks: City Manager recommending that the City Finance
Director/Treasurer and authorized signers from Alternative Services Concepts (ASC) be granted
limited authorization to sign checks for payment of self-funded workers’ compensation expenses,
upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 475-02 Authorizing
certain designated agents of the City of Dubuque limited authorization to execute checks on
behalf of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Civil Service Commission: Civil Service Commission submitting the certified list for the positions
of Police Corporal and Event Coordinator and the amended certified list for the position of Police
Officer, upon motion received and filed and resolved to make a matter of record.
Final Plat – Tiffany Ridge: Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval of the final plat
of Lots 1 through 8, Block 4, of Tiffany Ridge, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved
adoption of Resolution No. 476-02 Approving the final plat of Lots 1 thru 8, Block 4 of Tiffany
Ridge in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Fiscal Year 2002 Street Finance Report: City Manager recommending approval of the Fiscal
Year 2002 Street Finance Report, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of
Resolution No. 477-02 Approving the City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2002 Street Finance Report.
Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
US 20 Bridge – Right-of-Way Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of an
agreement between the City and the Iowa Department of Transportation for right-of-way
acquisition for construction of a new US 20 bridge across the Mississippi River, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 478-02 Approving agreement
between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation for right-of-way
acquisition for the construction of a new US 20 bridge crossing the Mississippi River between
Dubuque, Iowa and East Dubuque, Illinois. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Quebecor Economic Development District: City Manager recommending adoption of a
Resolution of Necessity finding that the creation of a new Quebecor Economic Development
District is both necessary and appropriate under Iowa’s urban renewal statute, upon motion
received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 479-02 of Necessity finding that
property leased by Quebecor World Dubuque, Inc. located on Kerper Boulevard is an economic
development area and that the redevelopment of said area is necessary in the interest of the
residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
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Eagle Window and Door Loan Agreement: City Manager recommending approval of a Public
Infrastructure Assistance Program (PIAP) loan agreement with Eagle Window & Door, Inc. to
finalize a project that has been underway for over four years and to complete the City’s obligations
under its agreement with the State of Iowa for the PIAP funds, upon motion received and filed.
Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 480-02 Authorizing the execution of a Physical
Infrastructure Assistance Program (PIAP) Loan Agreement for Six Hundred Ninety-Two Thousand
Dollars ($692,000) with Eagle Window & Door, Inc. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
State Historical Society of Iowa: Communication from the State Historical Society of Iowa
advising that the Ziepprecht Block Building and John Bell Block Building will be considered by the
State National Register Nominations Review Committee for nomination to the National Register of
Historic Places, upon motion received and filed.
Hazard Mitigation: City Manager recommending approval of the submission of a Hazard
Mitigation Grant Program application for the purchase of six properties in the Catfish Creek
floodplain area, upon motion received and filed. Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 481-02
Designation of applicant’s authorized representative and Resolution No. 482-02 Local match for
the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Liquor License Transfer: Request of John Finn to transfer The Busted Lift liquor license to
Murphy Park on October 12, 2002, upon motion received and filed and approved
recommendation.
Business Licenses: Buol moved adoption of Resolution No. 483-02 Granting the issuance of a
license to sell Cigarettes and Cigarette Papers within the City to Phillips 66/Arby’s; Resolution
No. 484-02 Granting the issuance of a Class “B” Beer Permit to the Dubuque Jaycees; and Class
“C” Beer Permit to Ron’s Discount Smoke, Kwik Stop Food Mart, and Phillips 66/Arby’s;
Resolution No. 485-02 Granting the issuance of a Class “C” Beer/Liquor License to Fat
Tuesdays, Happy’s Place, Grand Tap, Main Street Caboose, Angie’s Bar, One Flight Up, Busted
Lift (One Day Outdoor Service – 9/28/02), Busted Lift (One Day Outdoor Service – 10/12/02); and
Class “C” Liquor (BW) License to Sugar Ray’s Barbeque and Colts Community Center. Seconded
by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS
Appointments to the following Commissions:
Airport Commission (One 4-year term to expire 9/14/06). Applicants:Steven R. Accinelli, Evan
W. Fleisher. Vote on the appointment was as follows: Buol voted for Accinelli. Cline voted for
Fleisher. Connors voted for Accinelli. Duggan voted for Accinelli. Markham voted for Accinelli.
Michalski voted for Fleisher. Nicholson voted for Accinelli. Therefore, Steven R. Accinelli
appointed to the four year term which will expire 9/14/06.
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission (Two 3-year terms to expire 10/1/05)
Applicant: William L. Niemann. Upon motion William L. Niemann reappointed to a three year
term which will expire 10/1/05.
Housing Commission (Two 3-year terms to expire 8/17/05). Applicant:Thomas P. Swift, II.
Upon motion Thomas P. Swift II reappointed to a three year term which will expire 8/17/05.
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TV Cable Regulatory Commission (One 3-year vacant term through 6/30/04). Applicant: Kevin
Nekvinda. Upon motion Kevin Nekvinda appointed to a three year unexpired term which will
expire 6/30/04.
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. Upon motion Carol
Hoverman, OSF reappointed to a three year term which will expire 6/30/05.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Upon motion the rules were suspended to allow anyone present to speak.
2531 John F. Kennedy Road – Rezoning Request: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to
consider rezoning property located at 2531 John F. Kennedy Road from R-1 Single-Family
Residential District to C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District at the request of Kathy Spear
and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending rezoning to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial
District with conditions, upon motion received and filed.
Kathy Spear, applicant, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning.
An Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2531 John F. Kennedy
Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District,
presented and read. No motion made on this Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 75-02 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque
Code of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 2531 John F.
Kennedy Road from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to C-1 Neighborhood Shopping Center
District, with conditions, 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 Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
The following item was removed from the Agenda at the request of the applicant: Radford Road
– Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider rezoning property
located on Radford Road from C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District to PC Planned
Commercial District at the request of Patricia Friedman/Radford Road Development and Zoning
Advisory Commission recommending approval; Communication from Mary Janice Giesler
requesting that sidewalks be installed on Radford Road along with the proposed rezoning; an
Ordinance Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located on Radford Road from C-2
Neighborhood Shopping Center District to PUD Planned Unit Development District with a PC
Planned Commercial District designation.
1875 – 1895 University Avenue – Request to Rezone: Proof of publication on notice of hearing
to consider rezoning property located at 1875 – 1895 University Avenue from C-2 Neighborhood
Commercial District to C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center District at the request of Patricia
Friedman/Lee Manor Investments, Ltd and Zoning Advisory Commission recommending approval,
with conditions, upon motion received and filed.
Patricia Friedman, as applicant, spoke in support of the Ordinance.
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Ordinance No. 76-02 Amending Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances by reclassifying hereinafter described property located at 1875 – 1895 University
Avenue from C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District to C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center
District, with conditions, 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.
Text Amendment – City of Dubuque: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider
amending Section 5-3.4(c) of the Zoning Ordinance to eliminate the stipulation in a conditional
use permit that an applicant has six months to obtain a building permit and to begin construction
or an occupancy permit, if required, at the request of the City of Dubuque and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 77-02
Amending Section 5-3.4(c) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances
by extending the period of validity for conditional use permits from six months to two years,
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.
Sale of Property Along Rhomberg Avenue / Kimball Street: Proof of publication on notice of
hearing to consider a request from Clint Johnson, John Duccini, and Michael Schmalz to purchase
property along Rhomberg Avenue and a request from Michael Schmalz to purchase a portion of
Kimball Street and City Manager recommending approval, upon motion received and filed. Cline
moved adoption of Resolution No. 486-02 Approving the final plat of Eagle Point No. 2 in the City
of Dubuque, Iowa and Resolution No. 487-02 Disposing of City interest in Lot 31A of Eagle Point,
Lot 1, Lot 2, and Lot 3 of Eagle Point No. 2, Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Connors. Motion
carried 7-0.
Old Mill Road – Vacating Request: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider a
request from David S. Hartig, Jr., for the vacating and sale of a portion of Old Mill Road and City
Manager recommending approval, upon motion received and filed. Markham moved adoption of
Resolution No. 488-02 Disposing of City interest in Lot A of Old Mill Place in the City of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
Alley Between Iowa Street and Central Avenue – Request to Vacate: Proof of publication on
notice of hearing to consider vacating and disposing of the alley between Iowa Street and Central
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Avenue from 13 Street to 14 Street to Dubuque Bank and Trust and City Manager
recommending approval, upon motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution No.
489-02 Disposing of City interest in City Lot 449A Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Nicholson.
Motion carried 7-0.
Proposed Land Use Map: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider the City’s
Proposed Land Use Map and Long Range Planning Advisory Commission recommending
adoption to complete the update of the 1995 Comprehensive Plan, upon motion received and filed
and adopted the Land Use Map update. Walt McFadden spoke questioning the proposed use of
his property.
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Mediacom Franchise Extension: Proof of publication on notice of hearing to consider an
additional three-month lease extension of the existing Mediacom cable franchise and City
Manager recommending approval, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 78-02
Extending the term of the existing Cable Franchise Agreement and Hub Site Lease of MCCIowa,
LLC to December 31, 2002, 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.
Ice Harbor West Road and Trail 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 Ice Harbor West Road and Trail Project to Tschiggfrie Excavating in the
amount of $2,171,905.67, upon motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of Resolution
No. 490-02 Adopting plans and specifications for the project and Resolution No. 491-02
Awarding contract to Tschiggfrie Excavating. Seconded by Michalski. Motion carried 7-0.
Five Flags Theater Projects – Roof Replacement, Paint Exterior Façade and Replace Front
Doors. 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 Theater - Roof Replacement, Paint Exterior Façade, and Front Door Replacement Project to
Klauer Construction Company (Roof Replacement and Replace Front Doors) and to Fred Jackson
Tuckpointing (Paint Exterior Façade), upon motion received and filed. Cline moved adoption of
Resolution No. 492-02 Adopting plans and specifications for the Roof Replacement Project;
Resolution No. 493-02 Awarding contract to Klauer Construction Company for the Roof
Replacement Project; Resolution No. 494-02 Adopting plans and specifications for the Paint
Exterior Façade Project; Resolution No. 495-02 Awarding contract to Fred Jackson Tuckpointing
for the Paint Exterior Façade Project; Resolution No. 496-02 Adopting plans and specifications
for the Replace Front Doors Project; Resolution No. 497-02 Awarding contract to Klauer
Construction Company for the Replace Front Doors Project. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion
carried 7-0.
Upon motion the rules were reinstated limiting discussion to the Council.
ACTION ITEMS
Faces and Voices, a Cultural Celebration: Request of Judy Giesen to address the Council to
announce the One Book One Dubuque initiative, an all-city “book club,” upon motion received and
filed. Judy Giesen, 1600 Lori Ct., spoke inviting all residents of Dubuque to read the same book
“To Kill A Mockingbird” and participate in the scheduled discussions at the Library.
Ed Tschiggfrie: Request of Ed Tschiggfrie to address the Council regarding an access situation
at the Tower Investment Subdivision, upon motion received and filed and referred to the City
Manager. Mr. Tschiggfrie spoke giving the history of the acquisition of Tower Subdivision and
explained that when he purchased the property there were two access roads. The City Council
approved a final plat for Jaeger Heights Subdivision which subsequently caused the removal of
one of the access roads to his development. Council Member Nicholson commented that when a
final plat approval impacts an area, the adjoining property owners should be notified of the action.
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John F. Kennedy Road – Removal of “No Parking” Restriction (First Reading on September 3,
2002): An OrdinanceAmending 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 this be the second reading of the
Ordinance. Seconded by Markham. Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Buol, Cline, Connors,
Duggan, Markham. Nays—Michalski, Nicholson.
Dubuque County’s Proposed Land Development Plan and Map (Tabled from September 3,
2002): Upon motion the following was removed from the table: Long Range Planning Commission
submitting comments on Dubuque County’s proposed land development plan and map and
requesting City Council approval of the Commission’s recommendations, presented and read.
Anna O’Shea, Zoning Administrator for the County, spoke clarifying Council concerns of urban
sprawl. Nicholson moved that the communication be received and filed and to approve the
recommendations of the Long Range Planning Commission. Carried by the following vote:
Yeas—Connors, Markham, Michalski, Nicholson, Buol, Cline. Nays—Duggan.
Historic Preservation Ordinance: Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of
amendments to the Historic Preservation Ordinance to officially incorporate the recently adopted
Design Guidelines in the design review process and to add approval of site plans in historic
districts and at landmark sites to the design review process, upon motion received and filed.
Ordinance No. 79-02 Amending Chapter 25 (Historic Preservation Ordinance) of the City of
Dubuque Code of Ordinances by amending Section 25-10 Standards of Review to include design
guidelines for the historic districts; by amending Section 25-8 Alteration of Landmarks, Landmark
Sites, and Historic Structures in the Historic Districts to include site plan approval, 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.
Demolition District Ordinance: Historic Preservation Commission recommending approval of
amendments to the Demolition District Ordinance to expand the downtown demolition district and
establish three new demolition districts and an Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 (Building
Regulations) of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances by amending Section 11-4(a) by
expanding the Downtown Neighborhood District and creating three new demolition districts,
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. No vote taken on this motion. Michalski then moved to table action on
this matter. Seconded by Buol. Carried by the following vote: Yeas—Connors, Markham,
Michalski, Nicholson, Buol. Nays—Duggan, Cline.
Investment Managers: City Manager recommending approval of an additional Investment
Manager, First Community Trust, for City of Dubuque funds, upon motion received and filed.
Markham moved adoption of Resolution No. 498-02 Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
Custodian Agreement by and between American Trust and Savings Bank and the City of
Dubuque, Iowa, and a separate Investment Advisor Agreement by and between First Community
Trust and the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Seconded by Nicholson. Motion carried 7-0.
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Naming Focus Group – Education and Conference Center: City Manager requesting that the
Council appoint two representatives, in addition to the Mayor, to serve on the naming focus group
for the Education and Conference Center, upon motion received and filed and appointed Council
Members Cline and Markham to serve.
Brewery Amphitheater – Naming Opportunity: City Manager recommending approval of a
request to name the amphitheater in front of the Brewery the Alliant Energy Amphitheater;
Communication from Alliant Energy requesting that the amphitheater be named the “Alliant Energy
Amphitheater” with a plaque indicating that the project was in honor of Wayne Stoppelmoor,
former President and Chairman of Interstate Power Company and communication from Jerry
Enzler, Dubuque County Historical Society, in support of the naming of the Alliant Energy
Amphitheater, upon motion received and filed and approved recommendation.
Code of Ordinances – Meeting Procedure: City Manager recommending approval of an
amendment to the Code of Ordinances to change the order of business and agenda of City
Council meetings, upon motion received and filed. Ordinance No. 80-02 Amending Section 2-40
Order of Business and Agenda of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, 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.
ITEMS TO BE SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Shady Oaks Storm Sewer – Request to Vacate: City Manager recommending that a public
hearing be set for October 7, 2002 to consider a request from Ed Tschiggfrie to vacate a twenty
foot wide storm sewer easement over Lot 36 of Shady Oaks, upon motion received and filed.
Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 499-02 of Intent to dispose of interest and vacate a
twenty-foot wide storm sewer easement over Lot 36 of Shady Oaks, Dubuque, Iowa and further
set this for public hearing on 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. Seconded by
Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Tiffany Ridge – Sale of Property: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set for
October 7, 2002 to consider the sale of a portion of City-owned property on Tiffany Ridge to the
abutting property owners, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of
Resolution No. 500-02 of Intent to dispose of City interest in Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6,
Lot 7, and Lot 8 of Block 4 of Tiffany ridge, Dubuque, Iowa and further set this for public hearing
on 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. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
ConAgra, Inc. Lease and Real Estate Purchase: City Manager recommending that the City
execute a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with ConAgra, Inc. for property on the Fourth Street
Peninsula and that a public hearing be set for October 7, 2002 to consider a lease agreement with
ConAgra for property on the Twelfth Street Extension, upon motion received and filed. Michalski
moved adoption of Resolution No. 501-02 of Intent to dispose of an interest in real property by
lease agreement with ConAgra Foods, Inc. d/b/a/ Peavey Company and further set this for public
hearing on 10/7/02 at a meeting to commence at 6:30 P.M. in the public library auditorium and that
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the City Clerk publish notice in the manner prescribed by law. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried
7-0.
Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Amendment: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set
for October 7, 2002 to consider the first amendment to the Fiscal Year 2003 budget, upon motion
received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 502-02 Setting a public hearing
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. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Grandview Avenue United Methodist Church – Voluntary Annexation Request: City Manager
recommending that a public hearing be set for October 21, 2002 to consider a voluntary
annexation request of Grandview Avenue United Methodist Church, upon motion received and
filed and further set this for public hearing on 10/21/02 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.
Northwest Arterial Watermain Extension Project – Initiate: City Manager recommending initiation
of the bidding process for the Northwest Arterial Watermain Extension Project and that a public
hearing on the plans and specifications be set for October 21, 2002, upon motion received and
filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 503-02 Preliminary approval of plans and
specifications; Resolution No. 504-02 Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications and
further set this for public hearing on 10/21/02 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. 505-02 Ordering bids. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Fourth Zone Water Tower Project – Initiate: City Manager recommending initiation of the bidding
process for the Fourth Zone Water Tower Project and that a public hearing on the plans and
specifications be set for October 21, 2002, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved
adoption of Resolution No. 506-02 Preliminary approval of plans and specifications; Resolution
No. 507-02 Fixing date of hearing on plans and specifications for and further set this for public
hearing on 10/21/02 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. 508-02
Ordering bids. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
Old U.S. Highway 20 Watermain Extension Phase II Project – Initiate: City Manager
recommending initiation of the bidding process for the Old U.S. Highway 20 Watermain Extension
Phase II Project and that a public hearing on the plans and specifications be set for October 21,
2002, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 509-02
Preliminary approval of plans and specifications; Resolution No. 510-02 Fixing date of hearing
on plans and specifications and further set this for public hearing on 10/21/02 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. 511-02 Ordering bids. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
Ice Harbor Retention Basin Pump Improvement Project – Initiate: City Manager recommending
initiation of the bidding process for the Ice Harbor Retention Basin Pump Improvement Project and
that a public hearing on the plans and specifications be set for October 21, 2002, upon motion
received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 512-02 Preliminary approval of
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plans and specifications; Resolution No. 513-02 Fixing date of hearing on plans and
specifications and further set this for public hearing on 10/21/02 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. 514-02 Ordering bids. Seconded by Cline. Motion carried
7-0.
2000 Sidewalk Installation Program: City Manager recommending that a public hearing be set
for October 7, 2002 to consider a special assessment program for the 2000 Sidewalk Installation
Program, upon motion received and filed. Michalski moved adoption of Resolution No. 515-02
Preliminary approval of the plans and specifications; Resolution No. 516-02 Setting the date of
public hearing on the plans and specifications and further set this for public hearing on 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; Resolution No. 517-02 of Necessity; Resolution
No. 518-02 Setting the date of hearing on the Resolution of Necessity 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. 519-02 Rescinding Resolution #437-00 and
approving in lieu thereof a new preliminary schedule of assessments for the 2000 Sidewalk
Installation Program; and Resolution No. 520-02 Ordering bids. Seconded by Cline. Motion
carried 7-0.
Designation of Urban Revitalization Districts: City Manager recommending that a public hearing
be set for November 4, 2002 to consider designating the Old Main, Cathedral, and Langworthy
Historic Districts as Urban Revitalization Districts, upon motion received and filed. Michalski
moved adoption of Resolution No. 521-02 Finding that the designation of Old Main, Cathedral
and Langworthy Urban Revitalization Plans are necessary in the interest of the public health,
safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and providing for a public hearing
thereon and further set this for public hearing on 11/4/02 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 Cline. Motion carried 7-0.
There being no further business, upon motion meeting adjourned at 8:51 P.M.
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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